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
Wisconsin shakes some sense into GOP electorate
WASHINGTON -- The voters have spoken: Never Trump. Wisconsin Republicans sent the nation a clear message Tuesday night in the drubbing they dealt the bilious billionaire. Republicans, and Americans, are better than Donald Trump. The message goes well beyond the 13-point primary victory over Trump by Ted Cruz, himself a less-than-ideal candidate for Republicans. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin shakes some sense into GOP electorate
Cartoons: Donald Trump losing with grace
Donald Trump losing with grace by Clay Jones Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders won their respective primaries in Wisconsin. They each won by healthy margins. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both responded to their losses. Not sure if John Kasich made a statement but he’s not important anymore anyway, so nobody cares. Clinton sent out a statement congratulating Sanders while … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Donald Trump losing with grace
The Clinton Broadway revival
WASHINGTON -- It will not be the first time that a Clinton relies on the tough-minded voters of New York to salvage a front-running presidential candidacy. On March 24, 1992, an insurgent candidate named Jerry Brown (yes, California's current governor) upended Bill Clinton, the Democrats' nominee-in-waiting, in the Connecticut primary. To re-establish his primacy, … [Read more...] about The Clinton Broadway revival
Cartoons: Unqualified Dems
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 Cartoons: Unqualified Dems
Dear Ted Cruz: Who else do you want to insult?
Dear Ted Cruz: For a person who wants to become the next President of the United States, you sure have a funny way of campaigning. You need to win the 2016 New York Primary if you want to win enough delegates to become the GOP presidential nominee. So, what do you do? You insult New Yorkers by criticizing their values. Seriously, Ted, you act like you are a graduate of … [Read more...] about Dear Ted Cruz: Who else do you want to insult?
BLACK AMERICA & AFRICA: TRAVEL’S GREAT DIVIDE (Editorial)
When it comes to Africa travel and the African-American travel market, it takes two to miss a golden opportunity. On one side of the Atlantic, you can find a lot of Black Americans who say they’d love to see Africa someday. On the other side, you find a lot of African nations looking for more tourism that would love to welcome them. In between, you find…not much. Black … [Read more...] about BLACK AMERICA & AFRICA: TRAVEL’S GREAT DIVIDE (Editorial)
You are welcome
You are welcome, USA. You are welcome, World. If ever “The Donald” gets pulled down, please remember that it all started in Wisconsin. And I remain truly yours, One proud and humble Wisconsinite. … [Read more...] about You are welcome
Animation goes wild in Disney’s new Jungle Book (Video film trailer)
Rudyard Kipling's 1894 stories of The Jungle Book envisioned a boy raised by wolves in a magical wild India, and Disney's 1967 animated musical film adaptation brought the orphaned Mowgli to the silver screen. Now, a new Disney remake brings the story to dazzling, high-tech life. Los Angeles (dpa) - The brave new world of visual… … [Read more...] about Animation goes wild in Disney’s new Jungle Book (Video film trailer)