Polling Shows Republican Donald Trump Hated, Obama And Hillary Clinton Loved Republican presidential nominee and GOP standard-bearer Donald Trump loves to brag about…well, everything. He really loves to boast about how much he loves particular groups of people and they allegedly love him back. The problem, of course, is polls show this is typically not true.… … [Read more...] about NEW POLL: World Absolutely Despises Donald Trump — Who They Love Will Turn His Cheeto-Face Blood-Red
Another Refugee Who Lives the American Dream
If Donald Trump had been running for president in the 70s and if Americans had listened to his “lock your doors, folks” fear mongering and if Trump had looked into the faces of children refugees and cruelly said -- as he says today -- “You can’t come here,” the Virginia Army National Guard would not be pinning a star on its first Vietnamese “boatperson” to be promoted to … [Read more...] about Another Refugee Who Lives the American Dream
Global warming is greening the Northern Hemisphere
An international collaboration spanning more than a dozen scientific institutions across the world found the Northern hemisphere is largely getting greener. The main culprit has been identified as man-made greenhouse emissions. Rapidly increasing temperatures in the Arctic have led to longer growing seasons and changing soils for the plants. Scientists have observed grassy … [Read more...] about Global warming is greening the Northern Hemisphere
Two years, $7 million, no smoking gun
WASHINGTON -- The House Select Committee on Benghazi released its long-awaited findings Tuesday and concluded that ... well, it looks as though they're going to have to empanel another select committee to iron out the dueling conclusions reached by various members of the committee. The panel members spent two years and $7 million to come up with the last word on what … [Read more...] about Two years, $7 million, no smoking gun
New Poll shows Clinton Trump deadlock
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows billionaire Republican Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deadlocked in the race for the White House: Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump are deadlocked less than a month before the Democratic and Republican presidential conventions, according to a new national poll of registered voters that shows the American … [Read more...] about New Poll shows Clinton Trump deadlock
Trump is the new Reagan? The debate rages on
Among political pundits, strategists and Republican insiders, a debate has emerged over similarities between Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan. Those who idolize the deceased president scoff at such comparisons. But others have noted numerous connections between the two, particularly their rise to the pedestal of GOP presidential nominee. Like the presumptive nominee of … [Read more...] about Trump is the new Reagan? The debate rages on
A Senator’s Blind Stupidity
One would think that one of the most important jobs of the House and the Senate is to enhance the American economy and improve employment. However, there is one senator who single-handedly is doing what he can to damage the economy and see to it that jobs are sent abroad. The senator is Richard Shelby of Alabama, the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee who obviously has … [Read more...] about A Senator’s Blind Stupidity
Trump’s Coming Tantrums
Josh Marshall continues to keep a finger on the pulse of the Trump campaign on Talking Points Memo. There's a campaign dynamic now coming into view which under other circumstances might only be a matter of trash talk or taunt. In this unique campaign cycle, however, it will likely be a driving issue. Put simply, as Donald Trump's poll numbers continue to fall (or more likely … [Read more...] about Trump’s Coming Tantrums
‘Back Stabber’; The Newest Bingable Series On Amazon Brings More Than Just Entertainment
‘Back Stabber’; The Newest Bingable Series On Amazon Brings More Than Just Entertainment Being hailed as the “must watch series this summer” the premiere of the new show ‘Back Stabber’ brings a powerful message surrounding acceptance, anti-bullying and embracing who you are. With its successful premiere this past Friday, the highly anticipated new series on Amazon is … [Read more...] about ‘Back Stabber’; The Newest Bingable Series On Amazon Brings More Than Just Entertainment
Why Americans Trust Clinton More Than Trump On Terrorism
More Americans trust Hillary Clinton than Donald Trump to handle issues of terrorism and national security, a new ABC News/Washington Post poll found. While Clinton has maintained an upper hand on this issue since November, her lead over Trump is up eight points against a similar poll on June 19 - in no small part because… … [Read more...] about Why Americans Trust Clinton More Than Trump On Terrorism
At least 36 killed in explosions at Istanbul airport, officials say
ISTANBUL—Multiple explosions and gunfire rocked Turkey's largest airport Tuesday night, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 140 others, the latest in a string of potent attacks to hit the country. Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin said three suicide bombers carried out the attack, while Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said at least one attacker opened… … [Read more...] about At least 36 killed in explosions at Istanbul airport, officials say
Brexit could unravel Trump instead of doping his crusade
The aftermaths of Britain’s exit from the European Union might be the undoing of Donald Trump’s steam roller in the US presidential elections. Contrary to some expectations, this is a distinct possibility as panic sets in on the swing voters who gave last minute victory to Brexit. They surprised even hardcore Brexit leaders, who did not expect to win. There is … [Read more...] about Brexit could unravel Trump instead of doping his crusade
Becerra Should Be On The Shortest of Hillary’s Short-List for Veep
California's Becerra is among the most qualified of potential Veep selections With exactly one month to go before the Democratic National Convention gavels to order in Philadelphia, the speculation about whom Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee will tap as her running-mate will soon skyrocket to a fever-pitch. While I have yet to reach a final conclusion on … [Read more...] about Becerra Should Be On The Shortest of Hillary’s Short-List for Veep
Cartoons: Abortion ruling wipeout
Ever watch that game show Wipeout where contestants have to go through humiliating and extremely difficult physical obstacle courses to win the prize? The players are always getting knocked down, punched in the face, and knocked into a great big muddy pool. It’s a really cool show to watch if you’re drinking in a bar and the bartender won’t change the channel. Nobody watches … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Abortion ruling wipeout
Brentrance
Britain may be on the verge of defying its vote on Brexit and rejoining the common market. Huh? Remember: The UK is not just England. The House of Lords said in an April report that any decision to exit the European Union would have to be approved by the Parliaments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Welsh voters supported Brexit, and Northern Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Brentrance
Read The Republican Benghazi Report
Following over two years of investigations into the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, that left four Americans dead, House Republicans on the Benghazi Select Committee released their findings Tuesday. The full 800-page report is available online here. Democrats released their own 339-page report into the events Monday and it is available online here. The Republican… … [Read more...] about Read The Republican Benghazi Report
Politix Update: Trump Is The Ultimate Nowhere Man. He’s Everything & Nothing.
The love child of Hitler and Mussolini Trump is not. He lacks the discipline and zeal to be a successful fascist. ~ FRANK RICH For a year now, we've been trying to figure out who Donald Trump is, but in the last week that's become blindly obvious: He's everything and nothing. This has been hiding in plain view, but we can be forgiven that it has taken so long to sort … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Trump Is The Ultimate Nowhere Man. He’s Everything & Nothing.
Supreme Court’s Hobbs Act ruling means increased mass incarceration
By Donnie W. Bethel and Stephen A. Cooper People of all persuasions, political parties, and philosophies have awakened to the terrible toll the crises of overcriminalization and mass incarceration have wrought on America. Perhaps, as reported by The New York Times, Judge Raymond J. Dearie of the Federal District Court in Brooklyn has now voiced his view of this … [Read more...] about Supreme Court’s Hobbs Act ruling means increased mass incarceration
Cartoon: Nazi got the blues
Nazi got the blues by Clay Jones I hate Illinois Nazis. I had the Peter Gunn Theme in my head the entire time I was drawing this, despite watching The Big Lebowski at the same time. Maybe I should have been watching another movie but none come to mind. A bunch of neo-Nazi shite nationalists held a rally in Sacramento and they were lovingly greeted by a group of … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Nazi got the blues
Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren combine for energetic attack on Donald Trump
CINCINNATI — Hillary Clinton already had Elizabeth Warren's endorsement. On Monday, Clinton sought to channel some of Warren's energy. The first combined campaign appearance of the party's presumptive presidential nominee and one of its most ardent progressive voices at this city's restored Art Deco train station proved electric, producing a deafening roar as they took the… … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren combine for energetic attack on Donald Trump