Update: As mentioned at the end of this post, we are finally beginning to see influential Republicans speak out against the idiocy and un-Americanism of Trump’s Islamophobia. Today, on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee called Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. a “huge mistake" that would … [Read more...] about Another Headstone at Arlington Speaks to Us (Update)
Poll : Ted Cruz opens 10 point lead in Iowa, Trump support flat
In a major shift in the race for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination, Texas Sen. Tex Cruz has opened at 10 point lead over the longtime front-runner billionaire Donald Trump- one of the largest surges ever seen in an Iowa caucus Presidential campaign: Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has surged ahead to become the latest front-runner in the campaign for … [Read more...] about Poll : Ted Cruz opens 10 point lead in Iowa, Trump support flat
Drive- in Theaters and Dine-In Theaters making a Comeback.
Drive- in Theaters and Dine-In Theaters making a Comeback. by Thomas Hoffman Dinner and a show is about to be taken to a new level. The public is experiencing the return of an old movie experience, and the creation of a new one. Drive- in theaters have been resurrected. We also have been witnessing the creation of a new dining entertainment experience, the idea of movie … [Read more...] about Drive- in Theaters and Dine-In Theaters making a Comeback.
A Delicious Serving Of Bon Mots From The Late Great Jon Swift
Al Weisel, widely known in the blogosphere as Jon Swift, was the best satirist this side of . . . well, Jonathan Swift. Sadly and unexpectedly, Al left this mortal coil in 2009. Only the good die young, as they say, and he was a mere 46. Al was a tireless supporter of small blogs like my own and I was honored innumerable times to have him link to my posts, usually so he … [Read more...] about A Delicious Serving Of Bon Mots From The Late Great Jon Swift
Mad Max: Fury Road
So, a while back I started a writing on this fine blog, TMV, mostly about American politics with a British point of view. This led to my own blog, Chocolate Bites, where I write about films, music and general geeky stuff. This has now evolved into a Youtube channel, again, imaginatively called Chocolate Bites. I am extremely proud of this very young and very low budget … [Read more...] about Mad Max: Fury Road
Terror threats put neutral Switzerland on edge
Neutral Switzerland is being drawn into the terror net of Al Qaeda and the Islamic State although it has studiously stayed out of America’s wars on terrorists while fully supporting them through diplomacy and humanitarian work. In another sign of European jitters after the Nov 13 massacre by terrorists in Paris, Geneva city was placed on a terrorist alert for a few days … [Read more...] about Terror threats put neutral Switzerland on edge
Homeland is right on the money about global terrorism
CHARLOTTE, NC, December 11, 2015 – If fans of Homeland, the popular Showtime television series about the CIA and how it deals with terrorism, are paying attention, they are getting a superb primer on the inner workings of global jihad. In an essay titled The Decay of Dying in 1889, Oscar Wilde wrote "Life imitates Art… … [Read more...] about Homeland is right on the money about global terrorism
Cartoon: What’s in a slogan?
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 Cartoon: What’s in a slogan?
World Leaders Agree to a Landmark Deal to Fight Global Warming
This story originally appeared in Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The text on the adoption of the Paris Agreement can be found here. There was relief and celebration in Paris Saturday evening, as officials from more than 190 countries swept aside monumental differences and agreed to an unprecedented… … [Read more...] about World Leaders Agree to a Landmark Deal to Fight Global Warming
Late Night Television: Jon Stewart Does Donald Trump Impression & Presidential Candidates Condemn Trump For Proposed Muslim Ban
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHHQ9WdFekc Over the last few months, Stephen Colbert has established himself as the best late night talk show host. He is a worthy successor to David Letterman on The Late Show, while also in a sense both succeeding himself from The Colbert Report. For many liberal television viewers, watching the monologue and initial segment on The Late … [Read more...] about Late Night Television: Jon Stewart Does Donald Trump Impression & Presidential Candidates Condemn Trump For Proposed Muslim Ban
Blustery Donald Trump vs. The Quiet Christian
by Rosemary and Walter Brasch Before a cheering and whooping crowd in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Donald Trump, spewing the blustery rhetoric of a demagogue, declared that the United States should ban all Muslims from entering the country. He claimed to have Muslim friends who supported his position. He claimed that Muslims want “to change your religion.” He claimed that a … [Read more...] about Blustery Donald Trump vs. The Quiet Christian
The House Sinatra Lived In
The House Sinatra Lived In There were many times when, despite all the stories about his ill temper and bad behavior, Sinatra wore a progressive, liberal heart on his sleeve. by Michael Winship As concerts and other celebrations mark the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth on December 12, I have two potent memories: one personal, the other from a time at the end of … [Read more...] about The House Sinatra Lived In
It’s The End Of An Error As Du Pont & Dow Chemical Merge
ORIGINAL DU PONT GUNPOWDER MILL My reaction to the news that two of America's oldest if not most venerable companies — Du Pont and Dow Chemical — were merging was kind of bittersweet, but mostly . . . not much of a reaction at all considering that our father gave over 40 years of his too-short life to the company that once boasted of making Better Things For Better … [Read more...] about It’s The End Of An Error As Du Pont & Dow Chemical Merge
President Trump: 2018… by Dr. Arif Ahmad
The year is 2018. The American president is none other than Donald Trump. Surprised? Well, let me walk you through how it happened. Initially, Trump was put on house arrest for inciting hatred, civil war, and violence. That is when it came to light that the real estate mogul he was, he already owned half the country, so the house arrest literally became … [Read more...] about President Trump: 2018… by Dr. Arif Ahmad
Authories: Fire at Coachella, CA mosque was intentionally set, authorities say
COACHELLA, Calif.—A fire Friday at a mosque appears to have been intentionally set, authorities say, and has prompted condemnations and alarm in this Riverside County community and beyond. The fire at the Islamic Society of the Coachella Valley mosque is one of several incidents over the past week that officials are investigating as possible backlashes to… … [Read more...] about Authories: Fire at Coachella, CA mosque was intentionally set, authorities say
Politix Update: The GOP Finds Itself Deeply In Crisis As It Feeds Trump’s Addiction
The more you feed it, the harder it is to tame / Taking in the Beast, playing it like a game / Lying to yourself saying the same old s--- / I don't need it, I just don't want to quit ~ SUICIDAL TENDENCIES The days roll into weeks and the weeks into months. Not only does Donald Trump hang on, but he fights his way to the top of the pack, solidifies his … [Read more...] about Politix Update: The GOP Finds Itself Deeply In Crisis As It Feeds Trump’s Addiction
Bigot Spigot
https://politicalgraffiti.wordpress.com/2015/12/11/bigot-spigot/ Copyright 2015 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Bigot Spigot
The potency of Trump’s pitchfork populism
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump became the driving force in American politics by giving voice to anger, fear and resentment that were already there, just below the surface, waiting for their moment and messenger. At present, Trump's target is any believer in Islam who seeks to enter the United States. Back in June, he launched his campaign with invective toward any Latino … [Read more...] about The potency of Trump’s pitchfork populism
A Moving Essay On San Bernadino
This essay was written by the brother of one of the victims in San Bernadino. A powerful message worth reading, even if you don't agree with all of it. "For centuries, people have pondered the meaning of evil. But the solution to the riddle is that evil has no meaning. Evil is the absence of meaning; it is meaninglessness. To build, to create, to act in the world—these … [Read more...] about A Moving Essay On San Bernadino
Cartoon: Trump Muslim ban
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 Cartoon: Trump Muslim ban