Embed from Getty Images Could a terror attack elect Donald Trump? I've long pondered that question and despite some analysts making a logical argument that it night not be enough, I increasingly have felt yes -- particularly if it's coupled with several other October surprises, all aimed at defeating Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton (see below). The Daily … [Read more...] about Could a Terrorist Attack Pitchfork Donald Trump into the White House?
New York Bombing Suspect Rahami Captured in New Jersey
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Afghanistan-born American sought in connection with a bombing that wounded more than two dozen people in New York City and could be linked to other bombs found in New York and New Jersey was taken into custody on Monday after a shootout, a New Jersey mayor said. Ahmad Khan Rahami of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was taken into custody after firing … [Read more...] about New York Bombing Suspect Rahami Captured in New Jersey
Politix Update: Donald Trump Is Not Deplorable. Or Disgusting. He Is Depraved.
When we look back on the rise and fall of Donald John Trump the presidential candidate, one day in particular will capture the utter depravity of his campaign: Friday, September 16, 2016. It had been just another ho-hum week for Trump, who had boasted about his testosterone levels on a celebrity doctor’s television show, accused the Fed chairwoman of corruption, mocked an … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Donald Trump Is Not Deplorable. Or Disgusting. He Is Depraved.
Spiro Agnew’s Ghost
WASHINGTON -- Spiro Agnew is remembered for pleading no contest to tax evasion charges related to bribery and resigning as Richard Nixon's vice president. But his signal political achievement was igniting a campaign that endured for more than four decades painting the mainstream media as biased, liberal and elitist. Anti-media sentiment had long been bubbling on the … [Read more...] about Spiro Agnew’s Ghost
Cartoon: Shoot the Birther
Shoot the Birther by Clay Jones I started this cartoon while sitting at a bar. I finished it at home because things got crazy, but that’s another story. But the math says Tarantula tequila plus girl-too-young for Clay means Clay doesn’t get home until after 5:00 AM. I digress. So before the Tarantula or what’s-her-name showed up I started this cartoon by lettering the … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Shoot the Birther
Jeb Bush Does Hilarious Cameo at 2016 Emmys Poking Fun at Himself (VIDEO)
Former Republican Governor and unsuccessful seeker of the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination Jeb Bush made a surprise cameo in the opening segment with Jimmy Kimmel. Rather than describe it here, it's best to just watch it and not give away the punchlines. FOOTNOTE: As someone who is in entertainment biz when not huddled over a computer doing blog posts or … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush Does Hilarious Cameo at 2016 Emmys Poking Fun at Himself (VIDEO)
Reince Priebus, RNC chief, threatens John Kasich, other Republicans who won’t back Donald Trump
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus on Sunday threatened Ohio Gov. John Kasich and other Republicans who refuse to support presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying the party may take steps to ensure it's not "that easy for them" to seek the White House again. Speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation," Mr. Priebus said every Republican who… … [Read more...] about Reince Priebus, RNC chief, threatens John Kasich, other Republicans who won’t back Donald Trump
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Guest Voice)
We as Americans hope to be in the throes of someone at an opportune time in our adulthood. We look to have formidable families that stay together as we are supposed to be like juice with Vitamin C or like electricity in a galaxy. We all desire babies to be on the way for the good of our civilization, world, and God. So, we have to be in good health to rear these children. … [Read more...] about National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Guest Voice)
Trump Does Hold the Edge in Deplorable Supporters
Trump Does Hold the Edge in Deplorable Supporters By John L. Micek Let's start with this: Hillary Clinton committed a political gaffe last week when she described half of Donald Trump's supporters as "deplorables," racists, xenophobes and homophobes. But it was a political gaffe in the classic definition of the word, the one made famous by journalist Michael Kinsley. It … [Read more...] about Trump Does Hold the Edge in Deplorable Supporters
Prairie Weather Has Passed
Prairie Weather, a longtime The Moderate Voice contributor, died on September 10. She was 78. With unashamedly progressive views, Prairie Weather never pulled her punches when writing about the issues that concerned her. These included the dumbing down of American democracy, disintegration of traditional conservative values, the Supreme Court, women’s issues, Texas … [Read more...] about Prairie Weather Has Passed
Poll: Presidential Election tightens on the electoral college front
By Chris Kahn NEW YORK (Reuters) - An election analysis conducted in the Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation project shows that the race has tightened considerably over the past few weeks, with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump projected to win Florida, an essential battleground state, if the election were held today. The project, which is based on a weekly … [Read more...] about Poll: Presidential Election tightens on the electoral college front
The 24/7 Media-Political Sneeze Factor
Hillary Clinton is recovering from a mild case of pneumonia. However, shortly after she collapsed at Ground Zero while part of the 15th annual memorial of 9/11, her campaign staff said she was just exhausted and suffered heat exhaustion. It took a couple of days for her to reveal the extent of her medical issue. Donald Trump, who had many times this past year questioned … [Read more...] about The 24/7 Media-Political Sneeze Factor
Taibbi on False Balance
Matt Taibbi weighs in on the "false balance" controversy in Rolling Stone. No doubt about it, the country is in a brutal spot right now. We are less than two months from the possibility of one of the dumbest people on the planet winning the White House. And it seems that all anyone's talked about this week, whether around the water cooler or on TV news, Twitter or Facebook, … [Read more...] about Taibbi on False Balance
The Reincarnation Of P.T. Barnum
Yesterday, Donald Trump walked away from his claim that Barack Obama was not born in the United States and, thus, not qualified to be president. He then took no questions and walked out of the room. The vociferous lie which he has repeated for five years went down the Memory Hole. And the polls tell us that Trump and Hillary Clinton are running neck and neck. Andrew Coyne asks, … [Read more...] about The Reincarnation Of P.T. Barnum
Sandra Bland’s family reaches $1.9 million wrongful death settlement in Texas case
Last summer in Texas, a young woman was stopped for failing to signal a lane change, brutally arrested, and thrown in jail. Three days later, she was dead, officially by her own hand. That young woman, Sandra Bland, was 28 and had just been offered a job at her alma mater, Prairie View A&M University. On Thursday, her family and the state of Texas settled a $1.9 million … [Read more...] about Sandra Bland’s family reaches $1.9 million wrongful death settlement in Texas case
Trump Extracts More Free Airtime: Birther Renouncement aka The Audacity of Hype
The satellite trucks and video cameras were ready Friday morning, hours before Donald Trump was slated to speak at his new hotel in Washington, D.C.’s Old Post Office building, just a few blocks down Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House. The buzz from his campaign was that the GOP presidential nominee would address his past embrace… … [Read more...] about Trump Extracts More Free Airtime: Birther Renouncement aka The Audacity of Hype
Unrealistic Democrats
How unrealistic can Democrats be? See for yourself. From The Guardian: "[Donald] Trump said his plan would provide six weeks of maternity leave “to any mother with a newborn child whose employer does not provide the benefit” by tackling fraud in unemployment insurance. For the six-week period, the mother would receive the equivalent to unemployment benefits while she is … [Read more...] about Unrealistic Democrats
On Paper, Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District Should Be A Marquee Takeover For Democrats
Sarah Lloyd, with her husband on their 400 cow farm, is mounting an underrated challenge to tempestuous incumbent Glen Grothman Photo via Lloyd4Wisconsin.com If cows were constituents, dairy farmer Sarah Lloyd would have a sure-fire way to get to Congress. Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional district is emblematic of a Congressional race that, in a perfect world, would top … [Read more...] about On Paper, Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District Should Be A Marquee Takeover For Democrats
Cartoon: Voting for Donald Trump
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 Cartoon: Voting for Donald Trump
Unsolicited advice for the Hillary Clinton campaign
Unsolicited advice for the Hillary Clinton campaign: First, a few premises. There are two Hillary Clintons. No, not the body double. I mean the actual Hillary Clinton and the distorted Hillary Clinton cooked up over 25 years by various critics. I'm not going to claim the actual Hillary Clinton is above reproach in any way. But compared to the distorted Hillary Clinton, the … [Read more...] about Unsolicited advice for the Hillary Clinton campaign