August 18, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series images that “Mr.” Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. So Baby DonDon got his first national security … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Evil Twin
Did Trump Pivot? Doesn’t Matter!
Character doesn’t pivot; it develops over time. Politicians can certainly quickly change their strategy or shift the focus of their campaigns, but they can’t suddenly shift the essential nature of their being. In other words, Trump might begin to act consistently presidential on Twitter and keep to a measured, sane cadence while reading his teleprompter script, but this “pivot” … [Read more...] about Did Trump Pivot? Doesn’t Matter!
Van Jones on Hillary Clinton
Former Obama staffer Van Jones discusses the challenges facing a Clinton Presidency on vox.com. People are acting like this is some science fiction movie where if you blow up the Trump Death Star they all just disappear. Or if the Trump people blow up the Hillary Clinton Star Destroyer, the aliens would all go away. The problem is, Wednesday morning, we’re all still here! The … [Read more...] about Van Jones on Hillary Clinton
You’re Fired!…and You’re Fired…and You’re Fired!
It took Donald Trump exactly two days to undo his new Teleprompter demeanor and turn his campaign on its head again. He demoted campaign manager Paul Manafort in favor of Stephen Bannon and Kellyanne Conway, a team calculated to walk Trump back further into the political wilderness. No matter what you thought of the content of Trump's recent speeches, the fact that he was … [Read more...] about You’re Fired!…and You’re Fired…and You’re Fired!
Cartoon: Team Trump
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Criticism of Hillary Clinton Gone Too Far
When it comes to criticism of Hillary Clinton, this writer doesn't shy away from it whenever he thinks the criticism is valid. However, there are times when criticism of Clinton goes beyond the pale. For example, over at The American Mirror, Kyle Olson is obsessed about the fact that Clinton will take a four-day break from campaigning from 08/18/16 to 08/21/16. Olson writes, … [Read more...] about Criticism of Hillary Clinton Gone Too Far
Help Your Community Preserve the Memories of Those Who Fought in the ‘Great War’
After the Great War, thousands of war memorials -- from simple sculptures to grandiose monuments -- were built in towns, cities, counties across our nation. It has been nearly a century since the end of World War I and those ten decades have taken a heavy toll on many of those memorials and monuments -- even on grave markers of men who fought in that war. Coming … [Read more...] about Help Your Community Preserve the Memories of Those Who Fought in the ‘Great War’
Trump’s Bannon bomb
WASHINGTON -- If you thought the old Donald Trump campaign was wild and crazy, just wait for the new Trump campaign now that Breitbart's Steve Bannon has taken over as chief executive. The new leadership -- with Bannon and pollster Kellyanne Conway displacing Paul Manafort of the Ukranian Connection at the top of the heap -- is likely to steer Trump even more in the … [Read more...] about Trump’s Bannon bomb
Lesser of Two Weasels: The Next POTUS
All too often, when people vote in a presidential election, they feel as if they have to choose between the lesser of two evils. This year, voters will be choosing between the lesser of two weasels. That pretty much sums up the contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Yes, it is that bad. Pundits and pollsters on the Left and on the Right generally agree that … [Read more...] about Lesser of Two Weasels: The Next POTUS
Liz Cheney is likely headed to the U.S House; Congress’ unfavourability rating braces for impact
In the event you don't keep a close eye on Wyoming politics, you might have missed that Dick Cheney's daughter, Liz, is very likely going to be elected to Congress in the fall. After eight years, incumbent Rep. Cynthia Lummis(R) decided she'd had enough representing Wyoming's state-wide sole congressional district, which prompted a large primary field to fight for the … [Read more...] about Liz Cheney is likely headed to the U.S House; Congress’ unfavourability rating braces for impact
Underlying The Surreality Of This Presidential Campaign Has Been A Simple Fact
The more Hillary Clinton tries to moderate her message and reach out to all voters, the more Donald Trump doubles down on his hateful rhetoric and further narrows his already narrow appeal. A consequence of these dueling visions is that Clinton is cruising to a landslide victory despite her substantial negatives while Trump keeps finding new ways to enhance his chances of … [Read more...] about Underlying The Surreality Of This Presidential Campaign Has Been A Simple Fact
Trump shakes up staff, names combative Breitbart executive in key role
By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump hired the pugnacious head of a conservative news website and promoted a woman in a shakeup of his troubled presidential campaign, an indication he is determined to maintain his combative style while honing his message to the voters who have taken him this far. Stephen Bannon, the head of Breitbart News, the … [Read more...] about Trump shakes up staff, names combative Breitbart executive in key role
The Gender Gap in Health Care
Health care is something that should, by its very definition, care equally for both genders. Men and women both get sick, though they can be affected very differently by the same diseases or conditions. In spite of the perceived illusion of equality that presents itself whenever health care is discussed, there is an enormous gender gap when it comes to research and the … [Read more...] about The Gender Gap in Health Care
Is Government the Enemy?
Too many Americans see government as an enemy and blame it for society’s ills and their own problems. They refuse to acknowledge responsibility for their station in life, having dropped out of school, perhaps had a dependency on drugs or alcohol, or neglected hard work to build careers. Their fear of immigrants is because the latter are willing to struggle and strive in order … [Read more...] about Is Government the Enemy?
Trump Hitler and the Worst Editorial Cartoons Ever (Daryl Cagle Guest Voice)
Trump Hitler and the Worst Editorial Cartoons Ever by Daryl Cagle I have the same conversation over and over. "Oh! You're a political cartoonist! You've got so much great material now! What a wonderful time to be a cartoonist!"and I reply, "Well ... no." In fact, this is the worst time ever for editorial cartoonists. Interest in politics doesn't translate into better … [Read more...] about Trump Hitler and the Worst Editorial Cartoons Ever (Daryl Cagle Guest Voice)
UN peace efforts flounder as Putin again outwits Obama in Syria
The frustration of United Nations humanitarian efforts around Aleppo and today’s unprecedented Russian bombing raids into Syria from bases in Iran are history-making signs of how Vladimir Putin continues to outflank President Barack Obama in the region. The region is slipping out of Obama’s grip despite heavily-armed Arab allies, decades-long US military ties and numerous US … [Read more...] about UN peace efforts flounder as Putin again outwits Obama in Syria
Taking the Wind out of Trump’s Energy Policy
by Walter Brasch Black letters against a yellow background. Black letters against white. White letters against black. On yard signs. On T-shirts. On baseball caps. All with the same message: “Trump Digs Coal.” Donald Trump says there are “ridiculous regulations [on coal] that put you out of business and make it impossible to compete.” He says if he is president, he … [Read more...] about Taking the Wind out of Trump’s Energy Policy
One more way politics is nothing like real life and this presidential election is like no other
My guess is that many normal citizens, not particularly politically engaged, look askance at the ability of candidates of the same party to say all manner of nasty things about each other during a primary battle only to kiss and make up in the most over-the-top manner in time to present a common front prior to the general election. But it is the way the game is … [Read more...] about One more way politics is nothing like real life and this presidential election is like no other
Why Truthiness Reigns
Why has a significant chunk of the American electorate become so susceptible to conspiracy theories that a fact-averse huckster like Donald Trump could win a major party nomination for president? Matt Taibbi suggests that politically balkanized media has undermined its own credibility in Rolling Stone. We now have one set of news outlets that gives us the bad news about … [Read more...] about Why Truthiness Reigns
Abandoning Trump
Should people who normally vote for GOP presidential candidates be abandoning Donald Trump? No, not according to right-wing columnist and radio host Laura Ingraham, who states, "Knowing what we know about Hillary Clinton and her plans for America, and the importance of the Supreme Court, we conservatives have a moral obligation to both oppose her and support Donald … [Read more...] about Abandoning Trump