Ezra Klein grapples with Donald Trump's incomprehensible slur of the grieving Khan family on vox.com. The most emotional moment of the Democratic National Convention was the speech by Khizr Khan, the bereaved father of Army Captain Humayun Khan. With his wife Ghazala by his side, Khan recalled his son’s character, his faith, his patriotism — and, ultimately, his courageous … [Read more...] about A New Low for Trump
Politix Update: Why Portraying Trump As A Menace Is A Red, White & Blue Winner
Beyond the experience of burning brain cells at an alarming rate, I learned something important during my 18-month-long slog through the digestive tract of Hollywood celebrity and SoCal culture in covering the O.J. Simpson murder case: Everyone who touched its third rail ended up being diminished by it. So it is too with Donald Trump. No one has taken more bullets in … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Why Portraying Trump As A Menace Is A Red, White & Blue Winner
Trump answers and slams Muslim parents of fallen soldier
Donald Trump responded Saturday to criticism from the Muslim father of a fallen soldier, who in an emotional speech at the Democratic National Convention said the billionaire businessman has "sacrificed nothing" for the country. In an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Trump insisted that Khizr Khan, whose son, Humayun, was killed in 2004 by a… … [Read more...] about Trump answers and slams Muslim parents of fallen soldier
‘Have You Ever Been to Arlington Cemetery,’ Mr. Trump? (Update)
Update: After more than two days of a telling and embarrassing silence from the top Republican Congressional leadership, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan have finally started distancing themselves from the disgraceful comments the GOP presidential nominee has been making in reaction to the remarks of the Gold Star parents of a Muslim U.S. Army … [Read more...] about ‘Have You Ever Been to Arlington Cemetery,’ Mr. Trump? (Update)
Cartoon: Trump’s sarcasm
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Violence and Negativity are not the way (Guest Vocie)_
Violence and Negativity are not the way by Jordan Cooper We are not exploitations of supernatural powers, but we are manifestations of the most perfect hands of mankind; credit due to our Creator. So, we are not magic. Unless you're a member of an NBA team in Orlando or Washington DC, and a character out of a Harry Potter book; magic doesn't describe you. Yet, our … [Read more...] about Violence and Negativity are not the way (Guest Vocie)_
To Brief, or Not to Brief – That Is the Question
A reader expressed concerns about the Republican presidential nominee receiving classified briefings -- a process that formally started Friday. Many others share the concern -- some also question Hillary Clinton’s ability to handle classified information. A petition to prevent Trump from receiving the intelligence briefings neared 100,000 signatures as of Friday. The … [Read more...] about To Brief, or Not to Brief – That Is the Question
November Forecast for North Carolina: High Voter Turnout
North Carolina's 2013 voting law was struck down yesterday by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision levels the playing field for voting in this battleground state as well as others this November. The unanimous decision overturning the law was decided by a panel of three judges, only two of whom were Democratic appointees. The Court rebuked the North Carolina … [Read more...] about November Forecast for North Carolina: High Voter Turnout
Houston Chronicle Endorses Clinton
The usually conservative paper (endorsed Romney in 2012) endorses Clinton: On Nov. 8, 2016, the American people will decide between two presidential contenders who represent the starkest political choice in living memory. They will choose between one candidate with vast experience and a lifelong dedication to public service and another totally lacking in qualifications … [Read more...] about Houston Chronicle Endorses Clinton
Surrounded, hungry and afraid, many in Aleppo, Syria still refuse to leave
The Syrian army and its allies have eastern Aleppo surrounded. Besieged neighborhoods are crumbling under a barrage of daily airstrikes, leaving residents terrified and hungry. Still, many are refusing to leave. “No one is thinking about leaving,” said Ahmad, an activist in the city who did not want to give his full name. “People are too… … [Read more...] about Surrounded, hungry and afraid, many in Aleppo, Syria still refuse to leave
Clinton must cast aside caution
WASHINGTON -- Midway through Hillary Clinton's discursive speech at last week's Democratic National Convention, she gave a brief insight into her prospective strengths as a president -- and her manifest weakness as a candidate. "The truth is, through all these years of public service, the 'service' part has always come easier to me than the 'public' part," she said. "I … [Read more...] about Clinton must cast aside caution
Fearless Prediction: How the 2016 Presidential Race Will Be Decided
As a pastor, I don't take sides politically. But I do sometimes talk about the politics of politics or the history of politics. Here's a little political fortune-telling, then.Despite polling indicating that vast majorities of the voting public have unfavorable views of both of the major party candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, I don't think that nominees of the two … [Read more...] about Fearless Prediction: How the 2016 Presidential Race Will Be Decided
Europeans still doubtful about Hillary’s killer instincts
Few in Europe and elsewhere are convinced that Hillary Clinton can trump Donald Trump in November following her performance at the Democratic National Convention. But a sigh of relief is rising almost everywhere because her acceptance speech seemed to contain nearly everything needed to unite Democratic Party supporters behind her. Most wait with bated breath to see … [Read more...] about Europeans still doubtful about Hillary’s killer instincts
Ann Coulter, Please Go Away!
Dear Ann Coulter: Please go away! The vile stuff that you spew has reached a level that is appalling even to right-wing extremists. If Donald Trump wants his Sister Souljah moment, then all that he has to do is to rebuke you in front of a national audience . . . and he should. What did you say that is loathsome even to your ideological kin? This: What you said … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter, Please Go Away!
Division in the Nation’s Political Parties
by Walter Brasch Hillary Rodham Clinton limped into the Democratic National Convention with enough pledged delegates to claim the Democrats’ nomination for the presidency and enough hubris that forced her and her senior advisors to spend time and resources dealing with her own party rather than targeting Donald Trump. She had emerged from numerous Congressional hearings … [Read more...] about Division in the Nation’s Political Parties
Khizr Khan to Trump: Have you read the constitution?
The father of a Muslim American soldier who was killed in Iraq struck a chord on the final day of the Democratic National Congress, as he challenged Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to read the Constitution. Addressing thousands of delegates in Philadelphia on Thursday evening, Khizr Khan, flanked by his wife Ghazala, remembered his son Humayun… … [Read more...] about Khizr Khan to Trump: Have you read the constitution?
A Tale of Two Conventions (Updated)
Update: The Democratic National Convention -- the "Other Convention" discussed below -- ended last night strong, upbeat, positive and jubilant, just as it had started. Most important, the Democratic Party and Democrats made history, totally and irrevocably broke the glass ceiling by, for the first time, nominating a woman for the highest office in the … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Conventions (Updated)
American women reflect on the meaning of the first female major-party presidential nominee
Whatever you may think of Hillary Clinton — and few are neutral — her accomplishment this week cannot be denied. Just as Barack Obama's election held deeper meaning for black voters, Clinton's nomination as the first female presidential candidate of a major party has a special resonance for women. That "highest, hardest glass ceiling" she famously… … [Read more...] about American women reflect on the meaning of the first female major-party presidential nominee
Actor Bradley Cooper attends DNC, upsets some conservative ‘American Sniper’ fans
PHILADELPHIA — Bradley Cooper returned to his native Philadelphia Wednesday night to attend the Democratic National Convention, subsequently angering some conservative fans of "American Sniper," the 2014 film in which Cooper portrayed Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. During Wednesday night's broadcast of the DNC, cameras intermittently cut to a bearded Cooper, who could been sitting with … [Read more...] about Actor Bradley Cooper attends DNC, upsets some conservative ‘American Sniper’ fans
Cartoon: Clinton Convention
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