Trump goes nuclear on abortion by Clay Jones Listening to Donald Trump speak about foreign policy, domestic policy, any sort of policy, is like listening to a middle school student give an oral book report on a book he never read. “The sea is where the old man retired after he won the red badge of courage for killing the mockingbird. Then he caught a really big fish and … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Trump goes nuclear on abortion
Let’s all take a deep breath here
WASHINGTON -- You can have your Coke with a smile today. On Monday, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, a conservative Republican, said he would veto a bill that would have legalized discrimination against gay people, responding to an outcry from corporate interests including Coca-Cola, Home Depot, UPS, Walt Disney, Delta, Time Warner, Comcast, Netflix, Apple and the National … [Read more...] about Let’s all take a deep breath here
Donald Trump, the uniter — pro-life, pro-choice, adversaries overseas
With his bumbling attempts to answer basic policy questions, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has inadvertently managed to display unique abilities as a “uniter,” as George W. Bush used to say. Trump somehow managed to unify the most ardent practitioners in the pro-life and pro-choice movements on Tuesday when they blasted his views on abortion. At the same time, … [Read more...] about Donald Trump, the uniter — pro-life, pro-choice, adversaries overseas
Clinton Begins Long, Hard Slog Against Trump with New Ad
It’s not going to be fun and it’s not going to be easy, but Hillary Clinton is beginning to frame her campaign against Donald Trump in a new ad that will be running in New York State. She talks about New York’s diversity where people don’t all look alike or sound the same. “But when we all pull together, we do the biggest things in the world,” she says. The key message … [Read more...] about Clinton Begins Long, Hard Slog Against Trump with New Ad
Cartoons: Grabby 2016
Grabby 2016 by Clay Jones Michelle Fields, a reporter for Breitbart, claimed that Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski grabbed her and left bruises on her arm. This happened after a Trump press conferences in Jupiter, Florida, on the night of a primary. The Trump campaign never admits wrongdoing or apologizes. They claimed it never happened. Lewandowski tweeted, … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Grabby 2016
OVER 15,000 CALIFORNIA VOTERS SIGN PETITION ASKING CA SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROVIDE NONPARTISAN “PUBLIC BALLOT” OPTION FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Over 15,000 California voters sign petition asking CA to Secretary of State to provide nonpartisan "public ballot" option for Presidential candidates by Alex Padilla SACRAMENTO -- The petition signatures of more than 15,000 voters have been delivered to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla in support of resolution ACR 145 asking his office to provide an additional, … [Read more...] about OVER 15,000 CALIFORNIA VOTERS SIGN PETITION ASKING CA SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROVIDE NONPARTISAN “PUBLIC BALLOT” OPTION FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
The Hot House Big Band – “Ryan’s Theme”
The great thing about the Internet, as we all know, is that when you are looking for one thing, you can usually find something else quite interesting. In this case I was trying to track down a YouTube clip of a 1945 Tad Dameron tune called “Hot House.” It’s a well-known bebop composition I’ve been working on lately and I wanted to hear the most famous version, which belongs to … [Read more...] about The Hot House Big Band – “Ryan’s Theme”
Trump calls for “punishment” for women who abort then walks it back
It's common in the United States to call talk show hosts or d.j.s who try to be outrageous "shock jocks." It's abundantly clear now that Republican businessman and showman Donald Trump -- who at this point seems to be the GOP's likely nominee -- is a shock politician. In yet another match thrown on the GOP's post 2012 Presidential election "autopsy" that outlined things the … [Read more...] about Trump calls for “punishment” for women who abort then walks it back
The media did not create the Trump phenomenon
WASHINGTON -- One of the more absurd things being said about the Donald Trump phenomenon is that the media created it. For the record, we didn't. First of all, there is no "we." The news media operate in what should be every conservative ideologue's dream environment: an unfettered free market. Outlets compete every day -- actually, in the Internet age, every hour -- to … [Read more...] about The media did not create the Trump phenomenon
Why Singapore is ground zero for the robot car revolution
It’s a tiny, flat, wealthy island where the locals adore technology. It’s also ruled by authoritarian technocrats who can push through daunting proposals with ease. There are few places in the world better poised to embrace driverless cars than Singapore — and in the race to roll out autonomous vehicles commercially, the Southeast Asian city-state may… … [Read more...] about Why Singapore is ground zero for the robot car revolution
Scalia Dies, Unions Win (Guest Voice)
Scalia Dies, Unions Win By Dick Polman When Senate Republicans hatched their scheme to stonewall President Obama's Supreme Court nominee - whoever it might be, regardless of merit - they overlooked the ramifications of a year of 4-4 decisions. Whenever the high court is stalemated, the lower-court rulings prevail. And it just so happens that the lower courts are … [Read more...] about Scalia Dies, Unions Win (Guest Voice)
1.4 million wasted votes raise questions about early voting
Early voting is widely viewed as an advance in ballot access that provides a fairer election process for those who have trouble getting to the polls on Election Day. But the ups and downs of the 2016 primary season certainly raise questions about employing an early voting system during a volatile nominating process in which candidates abruptly drop out, leaving their … [Read more...] about 1.4 million wasted votes raise questions about early voting
The GOP Blame Game
Kirsten Powers on the Republican establishment's attempt to blame Trump's rise on President Obama in USA Today. Who is to blame for the unraveling of the Republican Party? If you listen to establishment gurus, you'd be led to believe that the Republican primary voter revolt was birthed by the governance of President Obama, creating fertile ground for the emergence of one … [Read more...] about The GOP Blame Game
Democracies and Demographics
Demographic changes occurring in developed nations presage a different future for these states. In relation to these changes, two elements must be considered in these countries. One is the current age distribution of the population and how it is expected to evolve, including the birth rate and life expectancy. The second is how the revamped racial, ethnic and religious make-up … [Read more...] about Democracies and Demographics
Dan Rather Speaks Truths About Media Carrying Water for Trump
Says the Press owners have forgotten or dont know that their main feature is supposed to be holding public trust, meaning reporting truths to them, not platitudes, old saws, shrugs. That the run for money has destroyed the public trust that Les Moonves, head of CBS, whom Rather said is a good man... yet Moonves said the equiv of 'Donald Trump is bad for the nation, but good … [Read more...] about Dan Rather Speaks Truths About Media Carrying Water for Trump
Yes, HRC’s supporters might actually be enthusiastic
No great surprise that a new Gallup poll shows Donald Trump's Republican supporters significantly more enthusiastic than his Republican rivals' supporters. What does surprise, perhaps even shock, is that the same poll shows Hillary Clinton with an "enthusiasm advantage" over Bernie Sanders among Democratic voters. To be clear, what this shows is that, according to Gallup, of … [Read more...] about Yes, HRC’s supporters might actually be enthusiastic
Republicans, if you aren’t embarrassed, you aren’t paying attention (Guest Voice)
A new poll shows 60 percent of Republicans are embarrassed by their party's race for the White House. I have a question about that. What's wrong with the other 40 percent? They aren't embarrassed? Or aren't they paying attention? Maybe they're too busy watching something with more substance, like "The Bachelor." The garbage race keeps getting… … [Read more...] about Republicans, if you aren’t embarrassed, you aren’t paying attention (Guest Voice)
A foreshadow? Trump’s campaign manager Lewandowski charged with battery of reporter puts Trump camp in full defense mode
Republican businessman Donald Trump's campaign is proving to be an infected zit on the face of an already blemished American political system. The headlines are dominated by his name calling, feuds, foul-mouth, demonizing and divisive rhetoric clearly aimed to push the emotional buttons of many voters disgusted over being played by professional politicians. Forget givens, … [Read more...] about A foreshadow? Trump’s campaign manager Lewandowski charged with battery of reporter puts Trump camp in full defense mode
Big Union victory: Supreme Court’s tie vote upholds public employee union fees
The Supreme Court announced a tie vote today in what labor law experts had called a "life-or-death" case for public employee unions. The split decision preserves a long-standing rule that requires about half of the nation's teachers, transit workers and other public employees to pay a "fair share fee" to support their union. The tie vote… … [Read more...] about Big Union victory: Supreme Court’s tie vote upholds public employee union fees
Physician Aid in Dying/Physician Assisted Suicide: You say tomato I say tomahto
You say Tomato I say Tomahto by Kim Mooney It’s called Physician Aid in Dying if you support it. Physician Assisted Suicide if you don’t. The arguments start right there, with the name. All of the words around this issue are loaded. Both ‘sides’ have claimed to understand what dignity means for every one of us, even though no one called me. There are at least 15 … [Read more...] about Physician Aid in Dying/Physician Assisted Suicide: You say tomato I say tomahto