When I go to my Twitter home page, the first people who show up are Donald Trump Jr, Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Jim Gym Jordan, and an assortment of other Trump goons. What’s odd about this is that I don’t follow any of those accounts. But Elon, who’s also one of those who shows up in my feed despite the fact I don’t follow him either, is working to … [Read more...] about CONSPIRACY JUDGE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
There is no legal reason the US can’t supply cluster bombs to Ukraine – but that doesn’t justify Biden’s decision to do so
The remains of a rocket that carried cluster munitions found in a Ukrainian field. Alice Martins/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Robert Goldman, American University The Biden administration announced on July 7, 2023, that it would send cluster bombs to Ukraine – a deeply controversial move given the munition is prohibited by more than 120 … [Read more...] about There is no legal reason the US can’t supply cluster bombs to Ukraine – but that doesn’t justify Biden’s decision to do so
REPUBLICANS CRYING ABOUT COCAINE HAVE FORGOTTEN JAN. 6
What a perfect holiday-week news story, the equivalent of a brainless summer movie. Some clown recently left a small baggie of cocaine in the White House visitors area, thus inspiring various clowns in the MAGA cult (especially the twice-indicted clown) to froth at the mouth. Suddenly they’re all concerned about “security,” which would be laughable if it were not so … [Read more...] about REPUBLICANS CRYING ABOUT COCAINE HAVE FORGOTTEN JAN. 6
Want your advertising to be more effective?
by Don Hermann Follow these two people. One real. One make believe. The real person is no longer with us. But his impact is. And will be for decades. The Make Believe person is a Lady. Cinderella. Advertising Age the industry’s most important publication selected William Bernbach as the “most influential creative force of the 20th century in the advertising … [Read more...] about Want your advertising to be more effective?
Is it time to quit Twitter and join Threads instead?
Published by RelaxnewsBy STEFANI REYNOLDS / AFP Some 10 million internet users have already signed up to Threads, the Meta Group's new social network. The platform, which aims to compete with Twitter, was rolled out overnight in 100 countries, although it is still unavailable in the European Union. So can Threads really compete with Twitter and its 238 million daily users? Some … [Read more...] about Is it time to quit Twitter and join Threads instead?
HOMOPHOBIC CONTEST (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Democrats, I’m not worried about you but Independents, pay attention to the Republican primaries. It’s important that you pay attention now because one of these monsters is going to be the Republican nominee for the presidency of the United States of America and I don’t care if President Biden is on life support at that point, we can’t allow one of these goons in the White … [Read more...] about HOMOPHOBIC CONTEST (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Disinformation researchers lament ‘chilling’ US legal campaign
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The study of disinformation has emerged as a political lightning rod in the United States, with conservative advocates launching a sweeping legal offensive that researchers fighting falsehoods denounce as an intimidation campaign ahead of the 2024 election. As next year's vote approaches, many US academics and think-tanks focused on … [Read more...] about Disinformation researchers lament ‘chilling’ US legal campaign
Americans Disdain for Facts
Is it our school systems? Is it our water? Is it our concept of equality, that every man’s knowledge and store of information is the same and worthy of attention? Such a large proportion of our citizens refuse to believe experts and look down on scientists. Conspiracy theories and bald-faced lies flourish and the facts languish. And this disdain for what is true and … [Read more...] about Americans Disdain for Facts
Mutiny in Russia: The dog didn’t bite but a hornet’s nest awaits.
The Wagner militia’s mutiny against Russia’s Vladimir Putin turned out to be the dog that didn’t bite but its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin could still be a dead man walking because Putin has a reputation of hunting down persons he sees as traitors. Putin handled Prigozhin’s rage deftly and crushed the mutiny within hours without bloodshed. But it has dealt serious damage to … [Read more...] about Mutiny in Russia: The dog didn’t bite but a hornet’s nest awaits.
NO MAGATS ALLOWED (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I learned something a few years back and that is do not go into business with Trumpers. In my case, I didn’t know the organization was the type that’d support Trump but when I found out, I thought to myself, “This could go bad,” and eventually, it went bad. I found out during a video call in 2016. I had only been freelancing for an online English-language newspaper in Costa … [Read more...] about NO MAGATS ALLOWED (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Some 4th of July Misinformation — 1863
Some 4th of July Misinformation Strange how we keep coming back around to the same weird places in history. This is from the Monday, July 6, 1863 edition of The Richmond Daily Dispatch -- one of the most influential Southern papers of the Civil War. … [Read more...] about Some 4th of July Misinformation — 1863
DESANTIS CLOSET (CARTOON)
French riots follow decades-old pattern of rage, with no resolution in sight
François Dubet, Université de Bordeaux Although they never fail to take us aback, French riots have followed the same distinct pattern ever since protests broke out in the Eastern suburbs of Lyon in 1981, an episode known as the “summer of Minguettes”: a young person is killed or seriously injured by the police, triggering an outpouring of violence in the affected … [Read more...] about French riots follow decades-old pattern of rage, with no resolution in sight
“The Chains Are Broken.” Dutch King Acknowledges and Apologizes for Slavery
The Dutch call it de Gouden Eeuw (the Golden Century), a period in the history of the Netherlands – then known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands -- roughly spanning the era from 1588 to 1672. It was truly a golden era for the Dutch as the Dutch Republic -- one of the smallest countries in Europe -- became one of the most powerful and wealthiest nations in the … [Read more...] about “The Chains Are Broken.” Dutch King Acknowledges and Apologizes for Slavery
Now that President Biden’s student loan cancellation program has been canceled, here’s what’s next
The Supreme Court rejected President Joe Biden’s plan to eliminate $430 billion in student loan debt. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images William Chittenden, Texas State University The Supreme Court has struck down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. In Biden v. Nebraska, the court ruled 6-3 on June 30, 2023, that the secretary … [Read more...] about Now that President Biden’s student loan cancellation program has been canceled, here’s what’s next
US Supreme Court steers society sharp right
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - One year after its ruling to erase abortion rights, the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court has underscored its determination to push society sharply to the right by scrapping long-established progressive policies. In emphatic rulings this week the court banned universities from giving minorities priority in admissions -- so-called … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court steers society sharp right
THE ANIMALS ARE UPSET
by Don Hermann Columnist The Elephant. One of the smartest animals on the face of the earth. They’ve had it with the Republicans. They’re going to take them to court. Their long memories tell them that the Republicans are giving them a bad name. As far as they’re concerned, the Republicans are just a bunch of chickens. A flock of chickens. In this case, yellow … [Read more...] about THE ANIMALS ARE UPSET
AFFIRMATIVE CLARENCE (CARTOON)
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Wokeness Knows No Boundaries
by Thomas Hoffman A wave of “Wokeness” has been spreading throughout society. Many media outlets are being pressured to make politically correct modifications to their outputs. One recent change was in Walt Disney World, where Splash Mountain has been replaced because it is based on the film Song of the South. Disneyland’s counterpart followed shortly after. Some claim … [Read more...] about Wokeness Knows No Boundaries
TROLLING THE TROLL FARM (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I previously wrote about the young man I met on the Sloop John B. Amtrak ride from Hell who told me he read on the “internet” that President Biden had been diagnosed with dementia. This young man wasn’t stupid or uneducated and I believe he truly did read what he claimed on the internet. The problem is, the claim isn’t true. I think it’s educational to talk to people like … [Read more...] about TROLLING THE TROLL FARM (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)