CLEVELAND — The balloons have dropped, the smiling family members have embraced, and Donald J. Trump has accepted the Republican nomination for the presidency. Here are our first impressions from Trump's 75-minute address. — A tempered tone Trump's improbable run has been propelled by the aura of unpredictability; his seemingly improvised, and often outlandish, riffs at… … [Read more...] about A more restrained tone and an appeal to populism: 5 takeaways from Trump’s acceptance speech
Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put “America first”
By Steve Holland CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Donald Trump accused Democratic rival Hillary Clinton of a legacy of "death, destruction, terrorism and weakness" as U.S. secretary of state and vowed to be tough on crime and illegal immigrants in a speech on Thursday accepting the Republican presidential nomination. Trump's 75-minute speech was designed to set the tone for the … [Read more...] about Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put “America first”
Who is Lori Gayne, aka whitepride? And is she representative of Trump supporters?
Lori Gayne, a Chicago-area mortgage banker and former Internet talk show host, got booted from the Republican National Convention on Wednesday after making a racist post on Facebook. Our brave snipers just waiting for some N—- to try something. Love them. Gayne confirmed to the Illinois Republican party and the Chicago Sun-Times that she posted a photo on Facebook of the … [Read more...] about Who is Lori Gayne, aka whitepride? And is she representative of Trump supporters?
Ailing Fox News Channel
Employees of the ailing Fox News Channel have been on pins and needles ever since the surfacing of rumors that FNC CEO Roger Ailes might be on his way out the door. Now, he is out the door. It is not unreasonable to ask why Ailes would resign if he were innocent of wrongdoing at FNC. This soap opera started when Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual-harassment lawsuit … [Read more...] about Ailing Fox News Channel
2020 Hindsight
When Ted Cruz took the RNC stage and refused to endorse Donald Trump, he was playing Crazy Eights for 2020. Cruz, Senate pariah, never backs away from a fight, especially when he’s going to get trampled. The Von Trump family, arrayed in the Royal Box, was stupefied. They stood there slack-jawed, except for Trump himself, whose face was tightly clenched, like the Death Mask … [Read more...] about 2020 Hindsight
Mr. Justice, Hulk Hogan
I know what you're thinking: that's crazy. Go ahead and laugh. Not only is the former professional wrestler eligible to sit on the Supreme Court, he is far from the worst possible choice. Corey Lewandowski is also eligible, and let's face it: Trump owes him huge. The Senate is the only thing standing between Trump and the appointment of the guy from Duck Dynasty to the Bench. … [Read more...] about Mr. Justice, Hulk Hogan
Just the Facts – The Stock Market
This week the Republicans have been demanding change. So, I thought I would post, over the next few weeks, a moderate's view of the facts and determine what it is they want to change. I thought I would start with the stock markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was at 7949 on the day Obama took office. It is now at about 18,500. That is an increase of about 230%. … [Read more...] about Just the Facts – The Stock Market
Cruz takes on the Trump brand
There is one school of thought emerging that Donald Trump and his campaign team approved Ted Cruz's speech last night knowing it contained no mention of an endorsement for the GOP presidential nominee. The argument goes that they hoped the convention would come together in shared disgust for Cruz for not honouring his pledge to formally get behind the primary process winner. … [Read more...] about Cruz takes on the Trump brand
Division in the GOP: Kill Hillary Clinton or jail her?
CLEVELAND -- Delegates to the Republican National Convention are divided this week over a crucial question: Should Hillary Clinton be summarily executed? Or merely imprisoned without trial? Most favor the latter position, judging from the nightly chants of "Lock her up!" from the convention floor and the regular calls from convention speakers to outfit Clinton … [Read more...] about Division in the GOP: Kill Hillary Clinton or jail her?
The long capitulation to Trumpism
CLEVELAND -- The Donald Trump Family Reunion, formerly known as the Republican National Convention, illustrates how a once great political party now sees its main purpose as harnessing the opposition to the devil. There were chuckles and dismissals when Ben Carson, the brilliant neurosurgeon turned right-wing crank, used his convention speech Tuesday night to tie … [Read more...] about The long capitulation to Trumpism
Cartoon: Trump elephant cemetery
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Trump schlonged: Cruz booed when doesn’t endorse Trump during RNC speech (Video)
To use the yiddish word he used during the primaries, Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Trump schlonged: Cruz booed when doesn’t endorse Trump during RNC speech (Video)
Cruz Burns Trump in RNC Speech
Josh Marshall explains on Talking Points Memo. As you know, I believe in my heart that Ted Cruz is an odious weasel. I base this on observing him for years now and on the accounts and traumas of many close friends who've known him for far longer. But that was a singular moment. Convention managers don't let unexpected things happen. If Ted Cruz had simply not mentioned Trump, … [Read more...] about Cruz Burns Trump in RNC Speech
Cartoon: Make America Fear Again
This cartoon by Clay Jones is from his website www.claytoonz.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Make America Fear Again
Struggling to be
Struggling to be Them animals are more civil There is better order in the jungle Not one deer a racist Or any rabbit a terrorist Pheasants never commit violence Bears have better conduct, greater tolerance No wolf a compulsory war-ist Lions don’t kill what they can't eat Them fur, feather, four-legged beasts Different and yet coexist Them two-legged me … [Read more...] about Struggling to be
Trump Vet advisor says Clinton “Should Be Put In The Firing Line And Shot For Treason” — and Trump campaign winks at it
You can now safely say that the campaign of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump will not unequivocally repudiate the comments of one of its delegates and advisors who said presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton should be put in front of a firing squad and executed. In past years you could expect a mainstream candidate of one of the two parties to … [Read more...] about Trump Vet advisor says Clinton “Should Be Put In The Firing Line And Shot For Treason” — and Trump campaign winks at it
No More Sus-Pence: Will Indiana Governor Be Asset To Trump
Photo via The New York Times In a few hours, a fair number of Americans will get their first exposure to Indiana Governor Mike Pence as he addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention as Donald Trump's pick for vice-president.Trump’s selection of Pence cleared up much suspense. Would he go with a big name who could ruffle feathers and make themselves known with … [Read more...] about No More Sus-Pence: Will Indiana Governor Be Asset To Trump
TMV Nostalgia
Facebook now has the custom of re-posting photos or articles on the anniversary of their original posting under the “banner”: “[FB name], we care about you and the memories you share here. We thought you'd like to look back on this post from x years ago.” Today’s “memory” FB offered to share for me was a July 20, 2014, piece at TMV titled “My First Cell-Phone,” which … [Read more...] about TMV Nostalgia
Trump staffer fesses up: I cribbed Michelle Obama speech
CLEVELAND — It took two days, but Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Wednesday acknowledged cribbing from First Lady Michelle Obama's speech — unintentionally, the campaign said — when writing Melania Trump's own speech. Meredith McIver, an "in-house staff writer" for the Trump Organization, said in a statement that Melania Trump read her some of Obama's lines… … [Read more...] about Trump staffer fesses up: I cribbed Michelle Obama speech
Why Is Death Always the Answer to Society’s Issues?
What makes human beings unique in the animal kingdom? It isn’t the capacity for Reason — we know ravens and other creatures can solve problems and use tools. It isn’t a tendency to display compassionate behavior — we know chimpanzees share food in lean times and care for abandoned young when their mothers die. So what is it? One possibility is that humans are unique … [Read more...] about Why Is Death Always the Answer to Society’s Issues?