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Sorry Trump, Americans Need a Predictable President for Peace (Guest Voice)
Sorry Trump, Americans Need a Predictable President for Peace by Stephen Cooper In an article for the Associated Press called Imagining a Trump Administration? Count on unpredictability, Nancy Benac writes that Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump likes to complain, “We talk too much,” and, “We’re totally predictable.” “I want to be unpredictable,” Trump … [Read more...] about Sorry Trump, Americans Need a Predictable President for Peace (Guest Voice)
A Little Jerusalem far from Israel: Jewish heritage in South Carolina (Guest Voice)
A Little Jerusalem far from Israel: Jewish heritage in South Carolina by Jordan Cooper May is Jewish Heritage Month -- and a time to ponder. God created this world for us to live in humaneness with the keenest sense of compassion for every human being. God created societies to be filled with works of goodness that correspond to the morality in His word. God created us to … [Read more...] about A Little Jerusalem far from Israel: Jewish heritage in South Carolina (Guest Voice)
Will the transgender bathroom issue split the Republican Party?
WASHINGTON — Republicans face a divisive, politically risky brawl over the North Carolina bathroom bill, a battle freshly stoked by the Obama administration's call for transgender schoolchildren to use restrooms matching their gender identities. Presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump has said the issue is settled, but many conservatives — already wary that Trump isn't … [Read more...] about Will the transgender bathroom issue split the Republican Party?
News (Poetic Commentary)
News of gloom That of the impending doom Negative news and then some That lump in the throat Reporting on the ugly, broadcasting the terrible Over and over A disproportionately pessimistic view of this world Dampening of the good, exaggerating the bad Keeping us on the hook and edge Calling, one disaster after another Ignoring most of which is better And our misery … [Read more...] about News (Poetic Commentary)
Defeated, not deterred: Cruz blasts GOP in solicitation for campaign cash
Though Ted Cruz doesn’t face re-election in the Senate for another 30 months, he’s already soliciting campaign cash from his supporters. Less than two weeks after abandoning his presidential campaign, Cruz has already declared he will seek another six-year term in 2018. And he’s back to playing the role of the underdog, the savior of liberty and religious freedom. In an … [Read more...] about Defeated, not deterred: Cruz blasts GOP in solicitation for campaign cash
Cartoons: Zimmerman Murderabelia
I just realized this is your Friday the 13th cartoon. Could there be a better subject for Friday the 13th than George Zimmerman? You remember George Zimmerman. He’s that jerk who shot a teenager for walking through his neighborhood in 2012. Zimmy was a volunteer neighborhood watchman and a wannabe Dirty Harry. He’s more like a dangerous Barney Fife. The Zimster, who was … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Zimmerman Murderabelia
George Zimmerman gun auction up to $65 million
ORLANDO, Fla. — George Zimmerman's second attempt at selling the 9mm pistol used to kill Trayvon Martin doesn't seem to be going as planned. It appears internet trolls have taken over the auction and raised the bidding to more than $65 million. Zimmerman first listed the Kel-Tec PF-9 pistol for sale Wednesday night on GunBroker.com. After… … [Read more...] about George Zimmerman gun auction up to $65 million
Trump pretended to be own spokesman: his entire act is masquerade (Guest Voice)
Trump's Entire Act is a Masquerade By John L. Micek We already know Donald Trump thinks the presidency of the United States is "the ultimate reality show." So is it really any surprise that the real estate magnate spent years posing as his own spokesman as he tried to plant favorable stories among the New York reporters who covered him during his heyday years in the … [Read more...] about Trump pretended to be own spokesman: his entire act is masquerade (Guest Voice)
Anyone who loves freedom celebrates Israel’s birthday
I was born in a still-young Israel just a few years after its inception in 1948. My father and mother were there, however, as the British withdrew on May 14 of that year, lowering the Union Jack over the port of Haifa, and raising the stakes considerably for the 600,000 Jews in British-mandatory Palestine now left to confront a host of Arab nations planning to invade and … [Read more...] about Anyone who loves freedom celebrates Israel’s birthday
Woody Allen’s son: ‘PR engine’ silenced sexual abuse case
(JTA) - The son of Woody Allen and actress Mia Farrow said the director"s "powerful publicist" pressured reporters to drop investigations into his alleged sexual abuse of Dylan Farrow, his then 7-year-old daughter. In an essay in The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, Ronan Farrow said Allen"s "PR engine revved into action" when allegations were raised that… … [Read more...] about Woody Allen’s son: ‘PR engine’ silenced sexual abuse case
Obama administration to order transgender bathroom access in all public schools
The Obama administration will order every public school in America on Friday to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of the opposite sex. The letter, which is legally nonbinding, will be issued on Friday, and comes amid a heated debate over which facilities transgender people should use. The U.S. Department of Justice… … [Read more...] about Obama administration to order transgender bathroom access in all public schools
Donald Trump Refuses to Reveal His Tax Rate: ‘It’s None of Your Business’
It's now clear that Billionaire all-but-certain 2016 Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump has already built a wall -- a stonewall that he's using to confront increasing questions about his tax returns. Even his tax rate. He made headlines recently by saying, oh, gee, it just may be that due to an audit of my taxes it's highly unlikely voters will see them after the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Refuses to Reveal His Tax Rate: ‘It’s None of Your Business’
Voting Anguish
You may remember the 90s funny show "3rd Rock From the Sun" where John Lithgow plays the alien high commander stuck on an unimportant planet. His character is Dick Solomon. Dick was faced with voting. To quote Dr. Smith from another classic, "Lost in Space", 'the pain .... the pain' Dick Solomon: "Right, and how many times do I get to vote? … [Read more...] about Voting Anguish
Cartoons: Ryan Trumped
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Sarah Palin, the political mother of Donald Trump
"I know Russia well. I had a major event in Russia two or three years ago, Miss Universe contest." -- Donald Trump "You can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska." -- Sarah Palin WASHINGTON -- Mark Salter, the longtime John McCain consigliere, was asked by Politico's Glenn Thrush whether he believed McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his 2008 running mate … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin, the political mother of Donald Trump
This global warming GIF shows how hot Earth has gotten over the past 165 years
The year 2016 is on pace to be the warmest in recorded history. If trends hold, it will be hotter than the current record-holder, 2015, which took the crown from 2014. You get the picture. Our planet is getting hotter. Fifteen of the 16 hottest years on record have come since 2001, NASA says. Climate scientists… … [Read more...] about This global warming GIF shows how hot Earth has gotten over the past 165 years
Ryan: Trump meeting”encouraging” – but stops short of endorsement
Washington (dpa) - Speaker of the House Paul Ryan says a meeting with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was "encouraging" but that it was only the start of an effort to unify the party after a long, bitter primary campaign. Ryan, the top Republican in Congress, sought to downplay stark policy differences between himself and Trump… … [Read more...] about Ryan: Trump meeting”encouraging” – but stops short of endorsement
Can Californians Afford 18 Scheduled Executions In A Row? (Guest Voice)
Can Californians Afford 18 Scheduled Executions In A Row? by Stephen Cooper On January 15, the Contra Costa Times reported on a new poll showing that "48 percent of registered voters would support proposals to accelerate" executions in California. One of many reasons these voters may want to reconsider: Cold hard cash starting with the "$718,632 for 18 executions in … [Read more...] about Can Californians Afford 18 Scheduled Executions In A Row? (Guest Voice)
Trump Rump
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