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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‘Undecided’ About What? (Guest Voice)
'Undecided' About What? By Peter Funt Now that the political conventions have finished cementing allegiance among party faithful, the focus shifts to the most misguided group in presidential politics: "undecideds." Each quadrennial we are reminded that these voters, along with their partners in delusion, "independents," will determine the outcome. While that is … [Read more...] about ‘Undecided’ About What? (Guest Voice)
Due Your Best To Maintain Your Relative Honor (edited)
Edited. The image above is piece I paid big bucks for at an auction for cancer survivors when my daughter was in stage four of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Lance Armstrong was an inspiration to my family as a survivor. He won seven times at the Tour de France. But his career was plagued by accusations of cheating and criminal activity. He was never caught with a drug test … [Read more...] about Due Your Best To Maintain Your Relative Honor (edited)
Kaine Made Introduction To America – And Should Have Them At Hello
“Kaine is able.” – New Jersey Senator Corey Booker, himself a vice-presidential finalist, on the selection of his Senate colleague, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. Photo via The New York Times Exhilarating! That is the first word that comes to mind about the masterful speech of vice-presidential pick Tim Kaine’s to the Democratic National Convention last night. I use the … [Read more...] about Kaine Made Introduction To America – And Should Have Them At Hello
Trump Outsourcing American Jobs
It took almost no time for Donald Trump to show his hand on American jobs. He's against them. In the computer industry, in which Americans have expertise, if not greatness, he recruited overseas workers instead. Trump made his pitch directly to Vladimir Putin, asking him to put Russian computer hackers to work breaking into U.S. government and Democratic Party servers. … [Read more...] about Trump Outsourcing American Jobs
High Dem Ratings: DNC Beats RNC by Nearly 5 Million Viewers in Night 2 Final Numbers
In terms of ratings, the Democrats' convention TV "specials" are beating the Donald Trump produced ones. Variety reports: The final TV ratings are in for the second night of the Democratic National Convention, and once again the DNC attracted a larger audience than its Republican counterparts did last week. From 10-11:15 p.m. — a timeframe that included headline speaker … [Read more...] about High Dem Ratings: DNC Beats RNC by Nearly 5 Million Viewers in Night 2 Final Numbers
Obama: Continuity we can believe in (UPDATED)
PHILADELPHIA -- Barack Obama's mission on behalf of Hillary Clinton on Wednesday night was personal and political. He testified to her virtues as a would-be president in a way only a current president could. He insisted that the administration both of them helped fashion pulled the country from the economic abyss. And he sought to safeguard his legacy by ensuring his time in … [Read more...] about Obama: Continuity we can believe in (UPDATED)
Michael Bloomberg: Donald Trump a ‘con man’
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday night that Donald Trump is a "con man," telling Democrats "God help us" if the Republican nominee runs the U.S. government like he runs his business empire. "I'm a New Yorker, and I know a con when I see one," Mr. Bloomberg, an independent, said at the… … [Read more...] about Michael Bloomberg: Donald Trump a ‘con man’
The Audacity of Hope, Revisited
Andrew Sullivan and Josh Marshall report on the re-emergence of hope at the DNC, night 3. Sullivan:It’s been a long and entirely unexpected journey with this extraordinary figure. I’ve doubted and panicked, I’ve hyper-ventilated and wept, I’ve worried and persevered. We did a lot of that together, you and me. But I have one thing to say: he never let us down. He kept his cool, … [Read more...] about The Audacity of Hope, Revisited
Cartoon: Putin and Wikileaks
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(Updated) Media Reaction to Trump’s Encouragement of Putin to Cyber Spy on U.S
Update: Everyone can relax now. Trump’s comments about asking Russia to hack Hillary Clinton’s e-mails were only a joke. When asked on Thursday about it by Fox News' Brian Kilmeade, Trump said, "Of course I'm being sarcastic." It is not clear if Trump was jesting once more when Kilmeade asked him if he would respond to aggression by Putin with force. "I'm not … [Read more...] about (Updated) Media Reaction to Trump’s Encouragement of Putin to Cyber Spy on U.S
Just the Facts – US Gross Domestic Product
The Republican mantra last week was about change. I thought it would be beneficial to determine what actually needs to be changed by looking at hard economic data and comparing the presidency of President Obama to that of his four predecessors. I realize that all of these measures can be effected by things outside of the control or influence of the president, or even the … [Read more...] about Just the Facts – US Gross Domestic Product