Before a politician is ready to announce plans to run for a given office, he or she must find creative ways to say no without that declaration creating difficulties should the answer eventually become yes. I happen to be reading the David Axelrod autobiography (Believer: My Forty Years in Politics) in which he discusses Barack Obama's statements to Tim Russert that basically … [Read more...] about New Paul Ryan Ad Prepares the Way
Sanders wins Wyoming caucuses; Cruz picks up Colorado delegates
WASHINGTON -- Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Wyoming Democratic caucuses Saturday, the last contest before the April 19 New York primary, according to the Associated Press. On the Republican side, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz won all 21 delegates awarded so far at the Colorado GOP convention, according to the AP. Sanders now has won seven… … [Read more...] about Sanders wins Wyoming caucuses; Cruz picks up Colorado delegates
‘Zootopia’ A Hit Where Diversity Often Isn’t
LOS ANGELES — An animated movie with a clever but clear message about racism and police bias continues to draw huge audiences around the world. That’s even true in countries with publics — and authorities — not typically keen on such themes. But if the animals preaching it are cute enough and the kids are entertained… … [Read more...] about ‘Zootopia’ A Hit Where Diversity Often Isn’t
Boston Globe’s fake Sunday cover warns of riots and financial doom under Trump presidency
The Boston Globe is making its opposition to -- and fears of -- billionaire-showman Donald Trump in a double whammy. It's Sunday cover gives its satirical vision of what will happen under the Republican presidential front-runner's presidency. And it has a powerful editorial"The GOP must stop Trump." The fake front page announces the beginning of deportions and has headlines … [Read more...] about Boston Globe’s fake Sunday cover warns of riots and financial doom under Trump presidency
Sunday Boston Globe features fake front page to highlight “Trump’s America”
The Boston Globe is publishing a satirical front page on Sunday alongside an op-ed calling for the GOP to stop Trump. The fake front page will be the lead of the Globe’s Sunday Ideas section and "is a work of political satire and commentary produced by the Globe's Editorial Board, not the newsroom,” Globe Editorial Page Editor Ellen Clegg wrote in an email [to … [Read more...] about Sunday Boston Globe features fake front page to highlight “Trump’s America”
“At Seventeen” – Janis Ian (1975)
Like a lot of people I still listen to vinyl, which is probably silly as I also subscribe to a couple of on-line music services and get much better sound qualtiy that way than listening to the pops and cracks of albums that were never really well-cared for. Still, holding an album in one's hand and reading liner notes is similar to holding a real book. It's just a different … [Read more...] about “At Seventeen” – Janis Ian (1975)
Poll: Blocking Trump could hurt Republicans in election
By Chris Kahn (Reuters) - A third of Republican voters who support Donald Trump could turn their backs on their party in November's presidential election if he is denied the nomination in a contested convention, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The results are bad news for Trump's rivals as well as party elites opposed to the real estate billionaire, suggesting that an … [Read more...] about Poll: Blocking Trump could hurt Republicans in election
Military Weekend: The Training
At one time I thought that some of my military training courses were “tough.” That was before I read and heard about the “hell weeks” experienced by our Marine recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina (“where sand fleas await in open swamps”) or at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (“where aching muscles and burning lungs become as familiar … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: The Training
Things alright?
Things alright? Have you passed on the mantle to Cruz to fill in your shoes? Are things alright Donald? It's been a few days that you have insulted someone. … [Read more...] about Things alright?
Your Guide To Food Expiration Dates
When it comes to expiration dates and determining if food is safe to eat, it’s better to trust your own common sense than rely on information that is not always accurate. Sometimes it’s better to be safe than sick, but we have to draw the line somewhere if America is going to continue to throw away… … [Read more...] about Your Guide To Food Expiration Dates
Poll: In Canada, even Conservatives would vote Clinton over Trump
Say the Canadian army invades America during the NFL Draft. America, all “whatever, we’re busy,” surrenders. For America’s own good, the benevolent occupiers abolish Americans’ right to vote and let Canadians choose the presidential nominees. What happens? Canadians laugh, very hard. And then they do the same thing Americans are doing. A new Forum Research poll… … [Read more...] about Poll: In Canada, even Conservatives would vote Clinton over Trump
Cartoons: Cruz in New York
Cruz in New York by Clay Jones It was a few months ago that Ted Cruz attacked Donald Trump for having “New York values.” That went over pretty well in the sticks of Iowa and is the sort of insult that appeals to the rube voter. Now Cruz is in New York. After making his New York Values insult, Cruz said it wasn’t hard to figure out what it meant and that people in South … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Cruz in New York
The Rising Odds of Republican Chaos
The Rising Odds of Republican Chaos By Dick Polman How screwed up are the Republicans? Just read the Wisconsin primary exit polls. It doesn't bode well for November when a huge chunk of the GOP electorate says it won't support its own presidential nominee. Yes, Ted Cruz buried Donald Trump with a double-digit win Tuesday night, and he snatched nearly all the delegates, … [Read more...] about The Rising Odds of Republican Chaos
Trump’s BIG broken promise? Veterans charities get only “a fraction” of money raised
Embed from Getty Images When billionaire showman Donald Trump shocked pundits and decided to skip a Fox News debate due to clash with the network and his ongoing Twitter campaign against Megyn Kelly, he announced he'd hold his own event at the same time, and raise millions for veterans groups. Some suggested he was using veterans as political props. So he did hold his own … [Read more...] about Trump’s BIG broken promise? Veterans charities get only “a fraction” of money raised
Happy Birthday Peggy Lennon and thank you!
Today, April 8th, Peggy Lennon celebrates her 75th birthday. For those who do not know who she is or may have forgotten, she was a member of the singing group The Lennon Sisters until her retirement. The Lennon Sisters were on the Lawrence Welk Show for several years. They briefly had their own television show with Jimmy Durante and made guest appearances on various shows … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Peggy Lennon and thank you!
The Business of Politics: Would President Trump Run the Country Like a Corporation?
Donald Trump will almost certainly never be President of the United States. Even if he succeeds in winning the required majority of delegates, the Republican establishment has made it clear they have no intention of handing him the nomination. Trump’s supporters will revolt at the Republican National Convention in July. People will be hurt. And one way or another, Trump will be … [Read more...] about The Business of Politics: Would President Trump Run the Country Like a Corporation?
Bernie walks it back
What the heck was that all about? Because, as of today, the answer Sen. Sanders is giving to the question "Is Hillary qualified to be president?" is a clear "of course." That's what he told Savannah Guthrie on NBC's Today. Add to that comments he made in a CBS interview last night that he would do everything in his power to ensure that neither Donald Trump nor Ted Cruz ever … [Read more...] about Bernie walks it back
Report: One-third of Iraqis believe U.S. secretly working with ISIS
If there is a looming foreign policy crisis that could shake up the presidential race, it might be suicide attacks aimed at deployed U.S. troops by disgruntled, misinformed Iraqis. A State Department report that was quietly released online last week revealed some startling information about Iraqi views on the U.S. troops redeployed there to shore up efforts to defeat … [Read more...] about Report: One-third of Iraqis believe U.S. secretly working with ISIS
Ornstein: Five GOP Convention Scenarios
Veteran political analyst Norm Ornstein on five possible scenarios for the Republican convention in The Atlantic. Trump gets 1,237 delegates by June 8. If the experience in the GOP so far holds—namely that every time Trump stumbles through his own gaffes or bonehead moves, or by a defeat in a state, and a slew of pundits proclaim his candidacy over, his voters stick with … [Read more...] about Ornstein: Five GOP Convention Scenarios
Bernie Sanders’s Successful Insurgency
The Atlantic's Ronald Brownstein, a thoughtful serious analyst, has a must-read piece called "Bernie Sanders's Successful Insurgency" and amid all the partisan and ideological noise of the campaign, he notes that Sanders' impact on the Democratic Party will be huge for years to come. Yes, clearly, unmistakably, there is a generational shift. It's not just about years, but also … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders’s Successful Insurgency