August 23, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines 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, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. Baby DonDon rarely says … [Read more...] about Trump Campaign Declares Rudy Giuliani Legally Insane
Trump’s 360-degree ‘pivot’
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's "pivot," desperately hoped for by sane Republicans, was over before it began. He couldn't pretend to be inclusive and statesmanlike for two days in a row if his life depended on it. Anyone who doubts this should only consider Trump's idea of an appeal to African-American voters: "What do you have to lose by trying something new like Trump? … [Read more...] about Trump’s 360-degree ‘pivot’
The 2016 Presidential Election Question Is
The question is, how could the two major political parties in America, the world’s oldest continuously functioning democracy, have chosen the candidates they nominated for the presidency, given their past actions and current behavior. Does this reflect a failure of democracy in general, of the American political process, of the two political parties that selected them? In a … [Read more...] about The 2016 Presidential Election Question Is
Martinez/Foresight 2020
Washington, DC - 21 August 2020: With less than three months to go before Americans return to the polls, President Hillary Clinton faces a surprisingly difficult re-election campaign. This would have been hard to believe in 2016. In that race, the President won a historic victory, becoming the first woman to be elected President of the United States. Against the … [Read more...] about Martinez/Foresight 2020
The Jim Gaffigan Show’s Final Episode Was Funny, Dark and Brilliant
Last night I watched some incredibly brilliant, dark comedy, written and produced by one of the most wholesome families in comedy, Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan. The Jim Gaffigan Show ended season two with an episode that was funny, touching, heartfelt, personal and disturbingly thought provoking. In my opinion, it was their best show of both seasons. Today, I found out that … [Read more...] about The Jim Gaffigan Show’s Final Episode Was Funny, Dark and Brilliant
4 More Years of Trump’s Phony Pompadour & Lochte’s Epic Pee
4 More Years of Trump’s Phony Pompadour & Lochte’s Epic Pee by Stephen Cooper That’s right, my fellow Americans, buck up, because, at a minimum, it’ll be four years before Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte’s shocking hairdos – Trump’s reddish-fox-paprika hued weave and Lochte’s silvery blue-raspberry bubble gum concoction … [Read more...] about 4 More Years of Trump’s Phony Pompadour & Lochte’s Epic Pee
Cartoon: The art of the deal
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: The art of the deal
Trump’s sour Virginia cocktail
WINCHESTER, Va. -- Political arguments are rarely gentle or polite anymore, so it was a gift to see two Republicans who passionately disagree about what Donald Trump means for our nation hash out their differences with grace. Their exchange helps explain the mess Trump has made of his campaign. One clear indicator: Trump has handed Hillary Clinton a substantial lead in … [Read more...] about Trump’s sour Virginia cocktail
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Liberty according to Trump
Liberty according to Trump by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Here's What Donald Trump Plans to Do If He Loses the Election --Donald Trump Cancels Big Speech on Immigration --What black Americans have to lose if Donald Trump is elected --Trump’s real endgame: A white nationalist media empire? Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Liberty according to Trump
Meryl Streep in “Florence Foster Jenkins”
Meryl Streep portrays a real-life socialite and infamously bad singer in her latest movie “Florence Foster Jenkins.“Jenkins is a 1940s, New York-heiress pursuing her dream of becoming a great singer. The beautiful voice she hears in her head is a far cry from her own atonal vocals. Her husband and manager (Hugh Grant), is determined to… … [Read more...] about Meryl Streep in “Florence Foster Jenkins”
The Great Gawker Lie
Gawker is dead. It is dead because they decided, cruelly, to "out" a wealthy gay man, and then foolishly decided to publish a stolen sex tape from a public figure and then refused to take it down because of their committment to "journalism." And now this: Gawker.com is out of business because one wealthy person maliciously set out to destroy it, spending millions of dollars … [Read more...] about The Great Gawker Lie
Why Brazil’s Handling of Ryan Lochte Should Worry You
Why Brazil’s Handling of Ryan Lochte Should Worry You By Mark Grabowski If you threw a party and a drunk guest broke a glass and urinated in the bushes, would you pull out a gun and demand money? If this miscreant then claimed he was robbed, would you take his friends hostage until they called him a liar and paid a hefty ransom? Opinion LogoOf course, no reasonable … [Read more...] about Why Brazil’s Handling of Ryan Lochte Should Worry You
(Update) Give Me 22 (Push-Ups)!
Update: The 22Kill website counter shows almost 10 million push-ups to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention. Here are Chris Evans and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson assisted (or hindered ) by their dogs doing their 22 push-ups. Have you done yours yet? ~~~~~~ ~~~ Original Post: In a 2013 Veterans Day article honoring our veterans … [Read more...] about (Update) Give Me 22 (Push-Ups)!
You Don’t Ever Want to See Me Really Mad
August 22, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines 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, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. I am so mad at the hosts of … [Read more...] about You Don’t Ever Want to See Me Really Mad
Can You Find the Horse’s Ass in This Photo?
Politix Update: As Clinton Cozies Up To GOP Hawks, Should We Be Concerned?
We're at the point in this most bizarre of presidential campaigns where the likelihood of Hillary Clinton prevailing -- and prevailing in a landslide of historic proportions -- has gone from probable to likely. But with that assurance comes an uneasiness because of the way she has avidly courted Republicans loyal to George W. Bush who were almost as big a threat to American … [Read more...] about Politix Update: As Clinton Cozies Up To GOP Hawks, Should We Be Concerned?
Roger Ailes and Donald Trump Deserve Each Other
If you read Superman comics as a kid, you're probably familiar with Bizarro World ---- the planet where everything is the opposite of life on Earth. I bring this up because it's clear Donald Trump is running for president of Bizarro World. Trump is on track to lose female voters like no other candidate in modern times ---- a new poll in pivotal Florida says that he's losing … [Read more...] about Roger Ailes and Donald Trump Deserve Each Other
Sickening attacks on Clinton’s health
Sickening attacks on Clinton's health By Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump -- he who likes to fly home at night in the comfort of his own plane to sleep in the comfort of his own bed -- is at it again on the question of Hillary Clinton's stamina, or alleged lack thereof. "To defeat crime and radical Islamic … [Read more...] about Sickening attacks on Clinton’s health
A Reggae Renaissance at BNV Productions in Burbank, CA
“BNV Productions is strictly a mom and pop operation – we don’t have rules here; we can do whatever we want,” said Brian Vasquez, co-owner of BNV Productions, a multifaceted, full-service boutique recording studio in Burbank, California. “When artists come to BNV to record I want them to understand, it’s about you. It’s about Jamaica, and it’s about Jamaican culture. There are … [Read more...] about A Reggae Renaissance at BNV Productions in Burbank, CA
“Ben Hur” flops with $11.4 million, “Suicide Squad” still on top
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Ben-Hur" derailed spectacularly at the multiplexes this weekend, as the latest attempt to revive the chariot racing epic opened to an anemic $11.4 million. That's a disastrous result for the $100 million production, putting "Ben-Hur" in the ranks of the summer's biggest flops. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount co-produced the … [Read more...] about “Ben Hur” flops with $11.4 million, “Suicide Squad” still on top