WASHINGTON -- Bluffing is Donald Trump's one great talent, and he brazenly bluffed his way to the Republican nomination. Now he is showing his cards, however, and they are utter garbage: racism, ignorance, capriciousness, egomania and general unfitness for office. That should be -- it must be -- a losing hand. Imagine what a disaster it would be if this man were elected … [Read more...] about Endorsing Trump will leave a mark
Donald J. Trump Statement Regarding ‘His Mexican’
This post is political satire. The Washington Post reports on Donald Trump’s statement on the Trump University case. This is my satirical take on it. It is unfortunate that my comments have been misconstrued as a categorical attack against people of Mexican heritage -- it was just a minor attack, if I wanted to, I could have made it truly huge and categorical. I am … [Read more...] about Donald J. Trump Statement Regarding ‘His Mexican’
Cartoons: Bernie’s math
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Bernie’s math
Please, don’t “Call the Feds” to “Stop Bad Prosecutors” (Guest Voice)
Please, don’t “Call the Feds” to “Stop Bad Prosecutors” by Stephen Cooper In a convoluted crackpot of a column called, “To Stop Bad Prosecutors, Call the Feds” (June 6), The New York Times proves that the ideas of journalists, however well-meaning, are not likely to ever be the panacea for meaningful and lasting criminal justice reform. Bemoaning a lack of … [Read more...] about Please, don’t “Call the Feds” to “Stop Bad Prosecutors” (Guest Voice)
GOP shocked — shocked! — as Trump remains Trump
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump needed validation. At a rally Friday, Trump was discussing racial violence at his events and the perception that nonwhite people are against him, when he singled out a black man in the crowd. "Look at my African-American over here," Trump said, pointing. "Look at him. Are you the greatest?" The gesture -- reminiscent of Trump … [Read more...] about GOP shocked — shocked! — as Trump remains Trump
Trump campaign says women judges could be biased against him, too
The saga of Donald Trump & Company Out of Control continues with the latest inflammatory statement from the Trump camp: an assertion that it'd be OK to accuse a woman judge of being biased against him, too. And, ironically, this new twist came hours after the (AP and NBC declared) presumptive Democratic Party nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton predicted Trump … [Read more...] about Trump campaign says women judges could be biased against him, too
Clinton clinches Democratic Presidential nomination: AP and NBC
By James Oliphant LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton has reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination, according to tallies on Monday by two U.S. media outlets, the day before six states were set to vote in nominating contests. A former senator and U.S. secretary of state, Clinton would be the first woman to ever be … [Read more...] about Clinton clinches Democratic Presidential nomination: AP and NBC
Frank Texas Advice for Trump
Here is an article by Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune, that appeared at the Tribune today, originally titled "Texas Congressman to Trump: Shove Border Wall 'Up Your Ass,'" where U.S. Representative. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville,Texas, doesn't't mince words. U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela It is published here in its entirety in order not to lose any of that great Texas … [Read more...] about Frank Texas Advice for Trump
D-Day, Revisited (Update)
Soldiers wade ashore a Normandy beach during the Allied invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 6, 1944. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army) Update: Please scroll to the end to see some photos of commemoration ceremonies of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day in France ===== Today is the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. Two years ago, on the 70th anniversary, our oldest ally, France, … [Read more...] about D-Day, Revisited (Update)
John Oliver just forgave $15 million in medical debt. On the air.
UPDATED: On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, John Oliver turned his trademark wit and incisive social commentary to America's medical and banking systems. First, Oliver reveals the insanity that is America's debt-for-sale business. There's a conference voice-over -- "we're helping the economy" -- that sounds like the a line you would hear from payday loan companies. How is this … [Read more...] about John Oliver just forgave $15 million in medical debt. On the air.
Clinton Projected to win Puerto Rican Primary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico Democratic primary on Sunday, moving her a step closer to prevailing over her rival, Bernie Sanders, in the fight for her party's presidential nomination. Clinton was the projected winner over Sanders in the U.S. island territory, according to NBC News. The win gives the former secretary of state a boost ahead of … [Read more...] about Clinton Projected to win Puerto Rican Primary
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Muhammad Ali: 4 Ways He Changed America --Michael J. Fox: How to honor Muhammad Ali --Sylvester Stallone honors 'the real Apollo Creed' Muhammad Ali --The poetry of Muhammad Ali --The courage of Muhammad Ali Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Muhammad Ali
RFK was killed right after the California primary 48 years ago
Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, only 42, was shot several times in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel just before midnight on June 4, 1968. He had just won California Democratic presidential primary and seemed destined for the nomination. He lingered through the next day but wounds proved fatal and he died early in the morning of June 6. He was buried next to his brother, President … [Read more...] about RFK was killed right after the California primary 48 years ago
Clinton scores, Ryan punts
WASHINGTON -- Hillary Clinton gave the speech about Donald Trump that, with a few changes, House Speaker Paul Ryan could have given. And he should have. With her address, she assumed the role of the Democratic presidential nominee, even if the delegate numbers hadn't quite ratified that yet. Instead of sticking to his vaunted principles, Ryan forged a link … [Read more...] about Clinton scores, Ryan punts
Cartoons: Judging Colors
Judging Colors by Clay Jones Donald Trump is a racist. People are hesitant to level that charge, even while stating they disagree with one of his several racist comments, and we should be reluctant to slap that label on someone. But when you keep making racist comments you’re a racist. What does it take for Republicans and the press to finally realize Trump is a racist? … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Judging Colors
Larry Holmes on Muhammad Ali: ‘We lost history and greatness’
Larry Holmes wore the black eye with pride. It was 1971 and Holmes, then a young fighter no one outside of Easton had heard of, stepped into a ring in Reading, Pa., for his first sparring session with Muhammad Ali. When he got home, people asked Holmes about the shiner. "I let people see it," Holmes,… … [Read more...] about Larry Holmes on Muhammad Ali: ‘We lost history and greatness’
(UPDATE) Ah, All Those Biased Judges
Update: In the post below, I attempted, through satire, to show the ludicrousness and, yes, racism so evident in Donald Trump’s claim that Judge Curiel cannot not be fair to hear the Trump University case because -- Trump first said -- Curiel “is a Mexican" and then “amended” his wild accusation to saying that Curiel should be disqualified because of his “Mexican … [Read more...] about (UPDATE) Ah, All Those Biased Judges
Republican strategist once critical of Trump hired by Trump Super PAC
The transformation of the Republican Party into the Trumpublican Party continues. Each day, GOPers who were once (correctly) warning other Republicans that Donald Trump -- with his xenophobia, comments about minorities, characterizing Mexicans as "rapists," talk about banning Muslims from entering the United States, call for mass deportation of undocumented workers, pattern … [Read more...] about Republican strategist once critical of Trump hired by Trump Super PAC
How China censors words relating to the Tiananmen Square anniversary
The beginning of every June is one of the busiest times for Chinese censors. That's when the world — except China — commemorates the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing. Internet censorship is tightened during this time of each year not only to prohibit discussion of the brutal crackdown on the pro-democracy protest… … [Read more...] about How China censors words relating to the Tiananmen Square anniversary
Blacks shouldn’t fit the description of criminal element of America
Blacks shouldn't fit the description of criminal element of America by Jordan Cooper Can you tell if a person is hungry if they don't say anything to you about food? Can you tell that a person is sick internally without them saying a word? Nope. You cannot certainly conclude that someone is a criminal by looking at them in normal daily life as well. Racial profiling … [Read more...] about Blacks shouldn’t fit the description of criminal element of America