When George Washington was a schoolboy teenager, he composed more than 100 “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior,” borrowing heavily from French Jesuits. Rules 21 and 22 go like this: “Reproach none for the infirmities of nature…Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another.” That’s wise advice for those of us who’ve long loathed virtually everything that Mitch … [Read more...] about MITCH MCCONNELL’S MEDICAL MOMENT, AND GEORGE WASHINGTON’S ‘RULES OF CIVILITY’
It’s not just the loans. It’s the pattern.
Trump's financial history is strewn with bankruptcy, loan-after-loan “Donald Trump agreed to hand control of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc. to Credit Suisse First Boston.” February 13, 2004 “I have a lot of cash.” August 11, 2004 “I don't think [bankruptcy is] a failure, it's a success.” November 22, 2004 ~~ “I have a lot of cash.” … [Read more...] about It’s not just the loans. It’s the pattern.
A Primal Scream From Dying White Supremacy?
Is the controversial song "Try That In A Small Town" a primal scream from dying white supremacy? Is it a pitiful dog-whistle? In a 26 July 2023 article for the right-wing publication American Greatness, Edward Ring writes, "For every American who watched statues of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, and countless other symbols of our … [Read more...] about A Primal Scream From Dying White Supremacy?
BYE BYE BIRDIE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
The value of Twitter had already plummeted over 30 percent below the price Elon Musk paid for it. Now, financial and branding experts expect it to plummet even further from $4 to $20 billion thanks to Elon’s brilliant business and marketing move to rebrand Twitter to X. When Google and Facebook rebranded their parent companies to Alphabet and Meta, they didn’t change the … [Read more...] about BYE BYE BIRDIE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
THE MODERATE VOICE STRONGLY SUPPORTS CARTOONISTS AND CARTOONING
These are hard times for editorial cartoonists, who are literally becoming a vanishing breed. As traditional print newspapers have continued in what seems to be a death knell, cartoonists have been suffering and disappearing. When it's time for budget cuts, guess who's most at risk these days? Although not quite yet in hospice, the centuries-long American tradition of … [Read more...] about THE MODERATE VOICE STRONGLY SUPPORTS CARTOONISTS AND CARTOONING
RFK JR AI (CARTOON)
Actor Kevin Spacey found not guilty of UK sex offences
Published by AFPLondon (AFP) - A jury in the UK on Wednesday found Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of nine sex offences against four men alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2013. Jurors at Southwark Crown Court in south London reached majority decisions on the nine counts, which included sexual assault, after more than 12 hours of deliberations. The jury began … [Read more...] about Actor Kevin Spacey found not guilty of UK sex offences
UN struggles to restore Ukraine grain exports while US looks for safe options.
Russia’s suspension of UN-sponsored safe passage of merchant ships carrying Ukrainian grain exports out of the Black Sea threatens vast swathes of poor country populations with hunger while also changing the nature of the war in Ukraine. The shock to Ukraine is huge because harvesting season is at hand and wheat and other grains could simply rot because of lack of means to … [Read more...] about UN struggles to restore Ukraine grain exports while US looks for safe options.
The Florida ‘Slavery Skills’ Scandal: Fox News Doubles Down (Updates)
UPDATE II: Add Republican Senator and presidential candidate Tim Scott to the growing list of Republicans criticizing Florida governor Ron DeSantis and his education department for the “slavery benefits” position. “There is no silver lining in slavery,” Scott said. “Slavery was really about separating families, about mutilating humans and even raping their wives. It was … [Read more...] about The Florida ‘Slavery Skills’ Scandal: Fox News Doubles Down (Updates)
We Must Stop Putting Lipstick on the Pigs of History (Updated)
UPDATE: Read HERE how DeSantis and Florida officials are deflecting criticism of the new “Standards for Black History” by characterizing such criticism as “dishonest and a political stunt perpetrated by Democrats like Vice President Kamala Harris to tarnish Florida.” Original Post: Note: The author does not intend to, by rhetorical comparison, satire or other, … [Read more...] about We Must Stop Putting Lipstick on the Pigs of History (Updated)
FLORIDUH HISTORY LESSONS (COLUMN, CARTOON AND VIDEO)
White privilege is banning Critical Race Theory where it doesn’t exist, banning an Advanced Placement course on African-American Studies, denying systemic racism, claiming Colin Kaepernick’s silent protests were attacks on veterans, and installing courses that teach children slavery had benefits for Black people. White privilege is also being able to claim there’s no such thing … [Read more...] about FLORIDUH HISTORY LESSONS (COLUMN, CARTOON AND VIDEO)
THE DAWN OF WOKE (CARTOON)
LITTLE TINY RONNIE
by Don Hermann Columnist It’s not difficult to figure what Little Tiny Ronnie DeSantis is about. He comes out of the Trump playbook of communicating. Fake this. Fake that. Act tough. Take on Minority Groups. Make it tough for them to vote. Interfere with the curriculum at schools. Rewrite books to minimize African American History. Do the same with the horror stories … [Read more...] about LITTLE TINY RONNIE
BEWARE THE BARBIE MOVIE (CARTOON)
Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine – and what that means for the global food system
The grain deal allowed Ukrainian corn and other products to reach ports in Lebanon and elsewhere. AP Photo/Hassan Ammar Anna Nagurney, UMass Amherst The Russia-Ukraine grain deal that has been critical to keeping global food prices stable and preventing famine is currently in tatters. On July 17, 2023, Russia said it was pulling out of the year-old … [Read more...] about Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine – and what that means for the global food system
Tony Bennett: the timeless visionary who, with a nod to America’s musical heritage, embraced the future
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga in 2015. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Jose Valentino Ruiz, University of Florida In the history of American popular music, there have been few luminaries as enduring and innovative as Tony Bennett. With a career that spanned almost 80 years, Bennett’s smooth tones, unique phrasing and visionary musical collaborations left an … [Read more...] about Tony Bennett: the timeless visionary who, with a nod to America’s musical heritage, embraced the future
Winning isn’t easy
by Don Hermann Columnist You’ve got to be hungry. You’ve got to feel it in your bones. Especially when it comes to something as important as the state of our country. Your future, your family’s future is on the line. Your livelihood is at stake. Your way of life is at stake. Your Social Security, your Medical Coverage, your kids’ education are all at stake. What books … [Read more...] about Winning isn’t easy
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Outdoor workers face higher risks on hot, humid days. AP Photo/Swoan Parker W. Larry Kenney, Penn State; Daniel Vecellio, Penn State; Rachel Cottle, Penn State, and S. Tony Wolf, Penn State Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days … [Read more...] about As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Global Warming Is Real
If anyone doubted that global warming is a major threat to our planet and human life, weather-related problems this summer should have dispelled that notion. The sojourn of humans on the Earth is transient and it is our responsibility to protect the environment and ecosystems we inherited for the generations to follow and the other species with which we share the planet. Many … [Read more...] about Global Warming Is Real
