WASHINGTON -- Free trade agreements "have been disastrous" for America, the candidate said, and have sent jobs to Mexico and China. "I will stop it by renegotiating all of the trade agreements that we have." It sounded like just another threat from Donald Trump to tear up trade deals and make good ones instead. Actually, the candidate who said this was Bernie … [Read more...] about 2016: The reckless vs. the responsible
Trump The Weakest GOP Front-Runner In The Modern Era
Good news for Donald Trump, his supporters, conservative bloggers who support him and the talk show hosts who support him or are edging towards supporting him on the grounds that assumed Democratic Party Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton must at all costs be stopped from winning the Oval Office seat. Donald Trump has indeed gotten more votes than any other GOP candidate this … [Read more...] about Trump The Weakest GOP Front-Runner In The Modern Era
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: The Party of Lincoln
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 Daryl Cagle Cartoon: The Party of Lincoln
America’s tolerating the Arab World gypping women (Guest Voice)
America's tolerating the Arab World gypping women by Jordan Cooper The worst country for women in the Arab World is Egypt based on studies by non-profit think tanks. Nope, it isn't Jordan where women have no protection from domestic violence or 'honor killings' under positive law. It isn't Saudi Arabia where male relatives still have guardianship authority over … [Read more...] about America’s tolerating the Arab World gypping women (Guest Voice)
Yes We Can, But Not On Everything
One of the more frustrating features of the way Bernie Sanders and his supporters characterize Hillary Clinton is in the implication that a Democrat taking Wall Street money or support from super PACs is a new phenomenon and unique to the former Secretary of State. Obama may have been slow to warm to them, but warm he did. And though he was careful initially not to get too … [Read more...] about Yes We Can, But Not On Everything
BREATHE …
by Kevin Purcell, DC Avoid skipping Breaths in the first 50m of 100meter fly if you cherish life in second 50 meters. I am paid big bucks for this, but I am going to give it away ... BREATHE … Breathe after every single breath (typically a mix of O2/N2). This sage advice is one the few basics that leads to success every time. It should be … [Read more...] about BREATHE …
NASA: Global warming now changing how Earth wobbles
Global warming is shifting the way the Earth wobbles on its polar axis, a new NASA study says, highlighting what one expert said is the "large" impact humans have on the planet. According to the study published on Friday in the journal Science Advances, melting ice sheets - especially in Greenland - are changing the distribution… … [Read more...] about NASA: Global warming now changing how Earth wobbles
Censors in China: ‘What Panama Papers?’
China is home to more offices of Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the heart of the Panama Papers leak, than any other country in the world. And the Panama Papers have linked offshore shell companies to many of China's top leaders, including relatives of Chinese President Xi Jinping. But if you were to search "Panama"… … [Read more...] about Censors in China: ‘What Panama Papers?’
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Birth Control and Viagra
Birth Control and Viagra by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Should a Woman Who Has an Abortion Be Punished? --Spencer Rendahl: Criminalizing Abortion Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Birth Control and Viagra
HUD to Landlords: Stop Discriminating Against People with Criminal Records
HUD to Landlords: Stop Discriminating Against People with Criminal Records Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service SEATTLE - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or "HUD," gave new guidance to landlords this week, telling them not to reject potential tenants simply because they have criminal records. The department added that blanket rejection of people … [Read more...] about HUD to Landlords: Stop Discriminating Against People with Criminal Records
Cartoons: Bernie’s Tokens
Bernie's Tokens by Clay Jones I’ll catch some heat for this one. If you think the vitriol is heated between Sanders and Clinton, check out what their supporters are hurling at each other? Many are pledging they won’t support the other candidate if he or she becomes the nominee. They seriously need to calm down before we have a President Trump, President Cruz, or even a … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Bernie’s Tokens
Contentious Mich. GOP convention a preview of Cleveland chaos
Michigan Republican Party leaders who hoped for an orderly state convention this weekend in Lansing now face a bitterly divided GOP delegation chosen after claims of stolen delegates and “double-crossed” convention-goers. As muddled and contentious as this convention was, with just 59 delegates at stake, the national GOP convention in Cleveland this summer could be 10 times … [Read more...] about Contentious Mich. GOP convention a preview of Cleveland chaos
New Paul Ryan Ad Prepares the Way
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