In Arizona this past weekend -- where temperatures muscled their way to 120 degrees -- folks were frying eggs on the sidewalk and baking chocolate chip cookies in cars giving new meaning to the term “outdoor kitchen.” On Monday, where I live in Woodland Hills, California, in the San Fernando Valley – a neighborhood my disapproving realtor informed me was nicknamed … [Read more...] about Fried eggs on the sidewalk and baked cookies in cars
Congress on guns: doing nothing but faster than ever
WASHINGTON -- On May 24, the House Appropriations Committee took up a proposal "to deny transfers of firearms to persons known or suspected to be engaged in conduct related to terrorism." In a party-line vote, Republicans defeated the plan 29 to 17. Nineteen days later, a man whom the FBI had investigated as a possible terrorist went into an Orlando nightclub and, … [Read more...] about Congress on guns: doing nothing but faster than ever
Clinton: Trump would bankrupt America like his Atlantic City casinos
TRENTON -- Hillary Clinton warned Tuesday that electing Donald Trump could lead the U.S. economy on the path toward another recession -- and pointed to the four bankruptcies Trump's company filed during his 25 years as an Atlantic City casino owner as an example. "We can't let him bankrupt America like we are one of his… … [Read more...] about Clinton: Trump would bankrupt America like his Atlantic City casinos
Cartoon: DONALD LOVES CHACHI
Donald loves Chachi by Clay Jones Scott Baio, the actor who played Chachi on Happy Days and its spin off, Joanie Loves Chachi, and Charles In Charge and the teen booby movie Zapped! (which I thought was amusing because I was 15 at the time and it had boobies) has spoken out on President Obama and terrorism. Chachi is a Trump supporter. Big surprise. He enlightened all of … [Read more...] about Cartoon: DONALD LOVES CHACHI
Britain’s European tragi-comedy
At its core, the great Little England debate about to be or not to be in the European Union (EU) is much ado about nothing. There may not be much harm in leaving nor much gain in remaining. “Let me be that I am and seek not to alter me,” asserts Shakespeare’s Don John in Much Ado About Nothing. A schemer rich in discontent, he explains, “I make all use of it (discontent), … [Read more...] about Britain’s European tragi-comedy
AR-15 : To Ban or not to Ban?
The current debate about gun control includes a debate about the fate of the AR-15. To ban or not to ban retail sales of the AR-15: That is the question. Before deciding which side to choose, it is only fair that people consider the arguments made by both sides. One argument against such a ban comes from former Wired editor Jon Stokes. He explains his opposition in the … [Read more...] about AR-15 : To Ban or not to Ban?
What the Lewandowski Departure Teaches Us About Trump
Even as departures go, this one was particularly icy: “The Donald J. Trump Campaign for President, which has set a historic record in the Republican primary having received almost 14 million votes, has today announced that Corey Lewandowski will no longer be working with the campaign,” Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks said in a statement on Monday.… … [Read more...] about What the Lewandowski Departure Teaches Us About Trump
Trump’s attacks on freedom of religion
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump apparently wants to institute something akin to Jim Crow discrimination against Muslims, including those who are citizens of the United States. Is this what the Republican Party wants as well? What's your opinion about legalized religious bigotry, House Speaker Paul Ryan? How about you, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell? Do Republican … [Read more...] about Trump’s attacks on freedom of religion
Your frightening human rights abuses (and mine)
Of course, you have a lot more to answer for if you're a Republican. You own Guantanamo. “What is the moral superiority of the United States of America if we torture prisoners?” Mr. McCain said shortly before the election. Mr. Obama vowed to shut down the prison during his first year in office, calling it a legal and moral abomination. ...NYT Okay. John McCain. … [Read more...] about Your frightening human rights abuses (and mine)
Senate Rejects Gun-Control Measures After Orlando Shooting
Richard Cowan and John Whitesides The U.S. Senate on Monday rejected four measures restricting gun sales after last week's massacre in an Orlando nightclub, dealing a bitter setback to advocates who have failed to get even modest gun curbs through Congress despite repeated mass shootings. A group of senators was still hoping to forge a compromise… … [Read more...] about Senate Rejects Gun-Control Measures After Orlando Shooting
Trump parts ways with campaign manager amid chaotic start to general election
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, whose rocky start to the general election has prompted dire concern among Republicans, separated from his campaign manager Monday. Corey Lewandowski, 42, who had no previous experience running a presidential campaign, has been credited with orchestrating Trump's unlikely rise during the primary season. But he has also been a controversial figure, … [Read more...] about Trump parts ways with campaign manager amid chaotic start to general election
World Refugee Day: Are We Making Progress? (Updated)
Update: BuzzFeed News has published “19 Heartbreaking Pictures That Will Make World Refugee Day Hit Home” Original Post: The headlines on the plight of refugees all over the world are frightening. Just today we read about how Turkish border guards shot dead at least 11 Syrians, mostly from one family and four of them children, as they tried to find a safe haven … [Read more...] about World Refugee Day: Are We Making Progress? (Updated)
O.J. Simpson and Why We Can’t Undo Free Trade
There are a growing number of people entering (or already in) the workforce who will never know how much it once cost just to talk to someone. Yes, we all still pay a monthly phone bill, but if you’re like me much of what you pay for is the right to stream Netflix movies that have - at best - a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. That’s not how it used to be. When I was … [Read more...] about O.J. Simpson and Why We Can’t Undo Free Trade
Pandora and Her Gun Shop
In Greek mythology, Pandora caused trouble for Mankind by releasing into the world that which was supposed to be kept locked away. A modern-day version of the Pandora story has been taking place in the USA. Instead of opening a locked container, the modern Pandora has enabled weapons made for warfare to be sold on the open market. As previously reported, the firearm used … [Read more...] about Pandora and Her Gun Shop
Trump, Christie’s word war on radicalized Islamists (Guest Editorial)
Our nominee for the silliest debate of the month is the kerfuffle over the term "radical Islam." President Obama won't use the phrase. He believes it suggests to some that Islam itself is radical, and that message could drive another wedge between Muslims and the West that could help groups like ISIS push their apocalyptic warnings… … [Read more...] about Trump, Christie’s word war on radicalized Islamists (Guest Editorial)
The Hidden Dangers Of Free Livestreaming Websites
Lola Gayle, STEAM Register If you think you're safe while watching sports and other live events online, you might want to think again. No, the Boogeyman isn't going to jump out at you, but there is a good chance something more insidious has crept into your computer, such as malware, data theft, and scams, according to… … [Read more...] about The Hidden Dangers Of Free Livestreaming Websites
Cartoon: Beware of Tourists
Beware of Tourists by Clay Jones I have drawn more cartoons in the past week with alligators and crocodiles than cartoons with Donald Trump. I’ll try to move on after this unless Donald Trump makes a comment about how much “the” gators love him. After a child was snatched by a gator in Florida there’s been a lot of debate about how Disney could have prevented the attack. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Beware of Tourists
Archives taking the place of the broken page turner
Attention TMV readers. We've had the broken page turner at the bottom of the home page for awhile. The issue is a "structural problem" with the home page that we're going to work around. On the right sidebar and at the bottom of the page is an Archives section. If you click the current month in the archives drop down, you will get all of the current months posts. And the … [Read more...] about Archives taking the place of the broken page turner
Trump: U.S. should ‘seriously’ consider profiling Muslims
TRENTON -- Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, said Sunday the U.S. should "seriously" consider profiling Muslims who live in the country to root out possible terrorism threats. During an interview on CBS' "Face the Nation," Trump was asked if he is "talking about increasing profiling of Muslims in America." "We really have to look… … [Read more...] about Trump: U.S. should ‘seriously’ consider profiling Muslims
Hitler’s a bestselling author in Germany again. Why?
More than 70 years after the end of World War II, Adolf Hitler’s writings are suddenly popular again — and German state prosecutors are considering legal action to keep them in check. Not since the Nazi era has the dictator's book 'Mein Kampf' been so freely available in Germany. The debate over ‘Mein Kampf’ goes back… … [Read more...] about Hitler’s a bestselling author in Germany again. Why?