Nose holding is the common denominator among the people who are willing to vote for Hillary Clinton. Even liberals are engaged in nose holding at the thought of voting for her. Walmart moms dread Clinton as well. From the Washington Post: Two focus groups of “Walmart moms” — most of them in their 30s and 40s, from diverse backgrounds and with household incomes … [Read more...] about Nose Holding Among Clinton Voters
Culturally tone-deaf Olympics newsrooms equal #mediaFail
I was certain that the San Jose Mercury News tweet was a spoof. https://twitter.com/edzitron/status/763971995679625217 I read it three times. Stunned. Then I went to their Twitter page, where I read the apology. I breathed a sigh of thanks that Ed Zitron had the presence of mind to screen cap the tweet, which had (of course) … [Read more...] about Culturally tone-deaf Olympics newsrooms equal #mediaFail
Trump tries to wreck the political system
WASHINGTON -- Apparently we've reached the part where Donald Trump, not satisfied with having demolished the Republican Party, tries to bring down the rest of the political system as well. No one should be surprised. The garbage that comes out of his mouth gets more vile and putrid by the day. On Tuesday, he suggested that fervent defenders of the right to keep and … [Read more...] about Trump tries to wreck the political system
Riverside D.A. Promotes His County’s Infatuation With The Death Penalty
The Riverside County D.A.'s office likes seeking the death penalty so much it was featured by the BBC in December in a chilling article called, “Why is one county handing down one in six US death sentences?” The BBC darkly observed: “The number of death sentences handed down in the US dropped by a third in 2015, continuing a long-term trend, but one county in California seems … [Read more...] about Riverside D.A. Promotes His County’s Infatuation With The Death Penalty
Children ‘Conquering’ the Unicycle and Achieving Much More
Ode on a Unicycle Unicycle, unicycle, radiant and round. Spying you, you spoke to me without a single sound. Unicycle, unicycle, beautiful and kind, like the petals on a flower wheeling through my mind. Unicycle, unicycle, you're my one desire. Losing you would break my heart. Of you I'll never tire. Unicycle, unicycle always by my side. That's, of … [Read more...] about Children ‘Conquering’ the Unicycle and Achieving Much More
The Company She Keeps
The State Department’s latest email dump outlines a dark, serious and subversive story. Bill Clinton's operatives and Hillary Clinton's aides at State conducted a back-scratching arrangement from which the Clintons substantially benefited. The Clintons were in middling financial condition upon taking office in 1993. Thanks to book advances, they were flush upon leaving it … [Read more...] about The Company She Keeps
Will Trumpism Last?
Josh Marshall says yes on Talking Points Memo. Earlier this week I asked the question whether Trumpism would outlive Trump's campaign. What I've just described above tells us pretty clearly that it will and that the GOP is now a Trumpite party and will remain a Trumpite party. To get a little more specific, this means that the white ethno-nationalist party which Trump has … [Read more...] about Will Trumpism Last?
Suicide Squad Film Review
Where to start... I want to remind people that once upon a time in very recent history, DC Comics and Warner Brothers' relationship produced some of the best films in its genre. Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises (I would also even argue that Man of Steel should be up there) are some of the best comic book films ever made to this day. And in The Dark Knight, you not … [Read more...] about Suicide Squad Film Review
Flat-footed responses cripple both campaigns
Flat-footed responses cripple both campaigns by Esther J. Cepeda Washington Post Writers Group Columnist CHICAGO -- If it seems that voting for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump constitutes a lesser-of-two-evils choice, one thing is clear: Never mind evil -- neither has a lick of sense, if the ability to think on their feet is any indication. Exhibit A: … [Read more...] about Flat-footed responses cripple both campaigns
Cartoons: Donald Trump’s sacrifice
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Donald Trump’s sacrifice
Trump confronts ‘common decency’
YORK, Pa. – If Donald Trump doesn’t carry Pennsylvania, his chances of becoming president reach the vanishing point. For now, he’s in deep trouble in a place that, demographically, ought to be a Trumpian promised land. A poll released Tuesday, by NBC News, the Wall Street Journal and Marist, found Hillary Clinton leading by 11 points in Pennsylvania in a two-way race … [Read more...] about Trump confronts ‘common decency’
Cartoon: Second amendment people
Second amendment people by Clay Jones Trump committed a faux pas and did not mean to say “2nd Amendment people” could stop Hillary Clinton from appointing a Supreme Court justice after she’s elected president. He meant to say “titties.” Trump has hinted to his gun toting supporters that they can shoot Hillary Clinton if she wins the election. Remember when we thought it … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Second amendment people
Honesty Deficit in Clinton Campaign
The Clinton Campaign is once again facing questions about Hillary Clinton's honesty. From CNN: "Newly released emails from Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of state raise questions about the nature of the department's relationship with the Clinton Foundation. Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, released 296 pages of emails from the Democratic presidential … [Read more...] about Honesty Deficit in Clinton Campaign
Don Lemon Blasts Pro-Trump Guest Over Trump’s 2nd Amendment Remarks: ‘You’re Lying!’ (MUST VIEW VIDEO)
For many Baby Boomer trained journalists who are working or retired, one of the most frustrating things to watch is to see how journalistic standards have been (ahem) relaxed as we move into the new century - particularly in the area of follow up questions. Professional partisan spinners can simply repeat (often in a way that sounds and most assuredly is memorized) pre-written … [Read more...] about Don Lemon Blasts Pro-Trump Guest Over Trump’s 2nd Amendment Remarks: ‘You’re Lying!’ (MUST VIEW VIDEO)
Sarah Palin the Powerless
Sarah Palin has just learned that she lacks clout in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. The title of a RedState article says it all: From NBC News: "Paul Ryan easily fended off a challenge in his primary race Tuesday against recent Wisconsin transplant Paul Nehlen, who contested the House Speaker with the same positions and talking points espoused by Republican … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin the Powerless
Return to Sender
Dear Mr. Manafort, The Editorial Board of the Deseret Herald-Sentinel wishes to express its thanks for your surprise visit to our offices today, and we ask that you convey our thanks to Mr. Reince Priebus as well. We realize that your stop in Salt Lake City was not strictly "on the way" from Green Bay, Wisconsin to Portland, Maine, even on Trump Force One, and it makes … [Read more...] about Return to Sender
Trump Crosses ‘The Line’ Yet Again. Now Back To Our Regular Programming.
The reaction to Donald Trump's suggestion on Tuesday that his gun-hugging supporters shoot Hillary Clinton if she is elected, and perhaps her Supreme Court nominees for good measure, was received with the reflexive obligatory jaw dropping and tiresome assertions that "The line has now been crossed," but the outrage is mostly phony and will pass. It always does. As … [Read more...] about Trump Crosses ‘The Line’ Yet Again. Now Back To Our Regular Programming.
Brace yourself for an even uglier campaign
WASHINGTON -- It may be hard to imagine, but I fear this election campaign is going to get worse – maybe a lot worse – before it gets better. By the time it’s done, the whole nation may feel like it needs a shower. I base this depressing prediction on three assumptions: Polls showing the Obama coalition coming together behind Hillary Clinton are correct; Donald … [Read more...] about Brace yourself for an even uglier campaign
Clinton’s ‘short-circuited’ apology (Guest Voice)
Clinton's 'short-circuited' apology by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- One of the most unintentionally revealing moments of Hillary Clinton's campaign so far came during her recent, unconvincing explanation of the email affair: "I may have short-circuited it and for that I … ah … you know, will try to clarify." Most of the … [Read more...] about Clinton’s ‘short-circuited’ apology (Guest Voice)
Trump’s second amendment, Clinton shooting “gaffe”: the hits keep on coming
What assessment to make of Donald "the Donald" Trump's latest... gaffe? Well, the kerfuffle comes from a speech given in North Carolina, where the speech went: “Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish the Second Amendment,” Trump said to boos from the crowd. “By the way, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks,” he then added. “Though the Second … [Read more...] about Trump’s second amendment, Clinton shooting “gaffe”: the hits keep on coming