Trump VS Kelly by Clay Jones Donald Trump is skipping the next GOP debate. He’s upset with debate moderator, and the host, Fox News. He’s still sore Megyn Kelly asked him if making sexists, derogatory remarks toward women is presidential. How dare she. He feels it’s unfair. A lot of people have pointed out that he can’t handle Kelly and he’s afraid of her. Others say … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Trump VS Kelly
Disney CEO: Star Wars and Marvel Movies Will Be Made ‘Forever’
The Mouse House has made major moves over the past few years with the acquisition of Lucasfilm and Marvel. Disney has since gone on to establish the comic book company as an entertainment powerhouse, and after the incredibly successful debut of The Force Awakens , the future of Star Wars looks quite bright as well. In… … [Read more...] about Disney CEO: Star Wars and Marvel Movies Will Be Made ‘Forever’
Dana Milbank Is Wrong–Nominating Sanders Is The Rational Choice For Democrats
Dana Milbank repeated the establishment line in a column fallaciously entitled, Democrats would be insane to nominate Bernie Sanders. I adore Bernie Sanders. I agree with his message of fairness and I share his outrage over inequality and corporate abuses. I think his righteous populism has captured the moment perfectly. I respect the uplifting campaign he has run. I admire … [Read more...] about Dana Milbank Is Wrong–Nominating Sanders Is The Rational Choice For Democrats
In GOP-world, It Is All About Dominance
Josh Marshall drills down into the guts of Donald Trump's appeal to the Republican base on Talking Points Memo. Pundits and political obsessives tend to get distracted by process and policy literalism. But politics generally and especially intra-Republican political battles are really about demonstrating dominance - not policy mastery or polling leads but a series of symbols … [Read more...] about In GOP-world, It Is All About Dominance
The Problem With Public Piety
Fox Radio's Todd Starnes is reporting a case in which certain parties are claiming that they were prevented from praying. Here is an excerpt from his report: "Prayer is important at Florida’s Cambridge Christian School. “We train our students that prayer is foundational to their walk with Christ,” Head of School Tim Euler told me. “Our faith is founded in prayer.” So … [Read more...] about The Problem With Public Piety
Has America Jumped the Shark? – And Other Questions from the Age of Trump
Lately I have been wondering what it must have felt like to people in past eras as they lived through the early stages of unbelievable and often horrific political upheaval. Did they imagine that, as the famous title of the 1935 book by Sinclair Lewis put it, "It Can't Happen Here"? Did they hang on to the belief that no matter how incomprehensible the news of the day … [Read more...] about Has America Jumped the Shark? – And Other Questions from the Age of Trump
An Auschwitz Survivor Sees Himself in Today’s Syrian Refugees
An Auschwitz Survivor Sees Himself in Today’s Syrian Refugees By Gene Klein The journey of a refugee is never forgotten. The sense of danger just behind, of hope just ahead, and of uncertainty ever present is indelible. I vividly remember many things about my Holocaust experience: being forced from my home, my three-day journey Opinion Logoin a closed cattle car, and … [Read more...] about An Auschwitz Survivor Sees Himself in Today’s Syrian Refugees
Sharon M. Pollard
My introduction to politicians and campaigns came at the very capable hands of Sharon M. Pollard. I had first heard about then newly elected State Senator Sharon M. Pollard in 1977 during my senior year at Saint Mary's high School. One of my classmates gave a talk about her because she had become the first woman to represent her district and had pulled of an upset by … [Read more...] about Sharon M. Pollard
Eau du Flint
Copyright 2016 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Eau du Flint
Trump OWNS The Media – Fox News T.K.O.
I am not a fan of The Donald. In an era of me first, me later, and me all the time politics, he is the epitome of self-promotion. However, as a student and observer of politics, who gets paid to teach it to college students who may be future politicians one day - I have to tip my hat to Donald Trump because he OWNS THE MEDIA. Since Bill Clinton's election in 1992, the … [Read more...] about Trump OWNS The Media – Fox News T.K.O.
The Most Idiotic Reactions to the Poisoning of Flint (Guest Voice)
The Most Idiotic Reactions to the Poisoning of Flint By Dick Polman The poisoning of Flint, Michigan, is a national disgrace — and some of the people reacting to it have been disgraceful. Here's an abbreviated list, going from bad to worse: Bill Ballenger, veteran Michigan Republican commentator On the radio, Ballenger, a former state legislator, said, "This has been … [Read more...] about The Most Idiotic Reactions to the Poisoning of Flint (Guest Voice)
Why cow-loving India wants to keep bullfighting
NEW DELHI, India — Last week, people across India celebrated the coming of spring and the year’s harvest. In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, however, celebrations of Pongal — the harvest festival — were tainted with disappointment. Their bulls were banned from participating. Every Pongal, thousands of men from Tamil Nadu’s villages gather outside a… … [Read more...] about Why cow-loving India wants to keep bullfighting
Nominating Sanders would be insane (Guest Voice)
Nominating Sanders would be insane by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- I adore Bernie Sanders. I agree with his message of fairness and I share his outrage over inequality and corporate abuses. I think his righteous populism has captured the moment perfectly. I respect the uplifting campaign he has run. I admire his … [Read more...] about Nominating Sanders would be insane (Guest Voice)
Democracy, Capitalism, and Inequality
Inequality is inherent in the capitalist system, where those who are smarter or were born into the right family or work harder or take more risks can accumulate wealth and enjoy its benefits. This seems fair and most people accept that individuals who have greater responsibility or perform at a higher level or are more valuable to society should receive more compensation than … [Read more...] about Democracy, Capitalism, and Inequality
Michael Bloomberg, come on in
WASHINGTON -- Just what this presidential campaign needs, another know-it-all billionaire. Whip out your checkbook, Michael Bloomberg, and come on in. News that the former New York mayor is thinking about entering the race is no surprise, when you think about it. It's well-known that he has long wanted to be president, the one impediment being that neither of our two … [Read more...] about Michael Bloomberg, come on in
Oregon militia occupation leaders arrested; one dead and one injured
One person died and at least five others were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon when law enforcement authorities in Oregon confronted members of an armed protest group that launched a nearly month-long occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, officials said. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, said officials, who … [Read more...] about Oregon militia occupation leaders arrested; one dead and one injured
Trump fears Meygn Kelly, swipes at Ailes: Pulls out of Fox News Republican Debate
Has billionaire Donald Trump finally crossed the line or -- as usual -- will the Trumpistas not care and will Trump's polls go up? He renewed his nearly obsessive feud with Fox News' Megyn Kelly (calling her a "third rate reporter), swiped at Fox News' Maven Roger Ailes for a "wiseguy press release," and announced he won't show up to Thursday's Fox News Republican Presidential … [Read more...] about Trump fears Meygn Kelly, swipes at Ailes: Pulls out of Fox News Republican Debate
(Update) Winning Design for National World War I Memorial Announced
Update: Please scroll to bottom for excerpts from a Department of Defense press release on the announcement. Original Post: As noted here, while our nation's capital is blessed with an abundance of splendid parks, statuary, monuments and memorials and while there are two memorials in Washington, D.C. called World War I memorials, neither one meets the strict … [Read more...] about (Update) Winning Design for National World War I Memorial Announced
No governor, the failure in Flint is yours (Guest Voice)
No governor, the failure in Flint is yours by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Jeb Bush explained Sunday why he still thinks Rick Snyder has been "a great governor for Michigan" even after the mass lead poisoning because of tainted tap water in Flint. The disgrace over Flint's water, the Republican presidential prospect told ABC's … [Read more...] about No governor, the failure in Flint is yours (Guest Voice)
Creed – Video review
In my 29 years on this planet, I can't think of many spin-off film which have been legitimately good in their own right. Wayne's World is the only film I can think of which can hold its head up when you compare it to its original source material. I think I will have to add Creed - a spin-off to Sylvester Stallone's Rocky film franchise - to that list. The video below … [Read more...] about Creed – Video review