Facebook CEO and new father Mark Zuckerberg denounced the persecution of Muslims following the backlash stemming from Donald Trump's proposed Muslim ban. Zuckerberg posted a powerful statement on Facebook against Muslim persecution and the venom spewed by Trump: I want to add my voice in support of Muslims in our community and around the world. After the Paris attacks and … [Read more...] about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Denounces Trump’s Hateful Rhetoric Towards Muslims
Poll Suggests Epic Presidential Battle Between The Lesser Of Two Evils–Please Give Us Another Choice
The latest USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll shows problems for both major political parties. The bad news begins with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton maintaining the lead for the Republican and Democratic Parties, respectively. Trump could conceivably win the GOP nomination while being disliked by many in the Republican mainstream while Clinton could win the Democratic … [Read more...] about Poll Suggests Epic Presidential Battle Between The Lesser Of Two Evils–Please Give Us Another Choice
Cartoon: Donald Trump
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Donald Trump: America’s modern Mussolini
America's modern Mussolini by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- In an internal Republican Party memo, officials tried to come to grips with the possibility of Donald Trump as their nominee by comparing Trump to Wendell Willkie, the businessman who won the 1940 Republican nomination. "Willkie and Trump have a lot in common," Ward Baker, … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: America’s modern Mussolini
Sometimes Trump gets it right, but…
Sometimes Trump gets it right, but... Using belief -- like Islam -- as a bar to immigration to the US? Well, not right but constitutional. Peter Spiro is a constitutional -- and immigration -- law professor whose op-ed piece in the New York Times today is bound to surprise not a few Americans. He writes that this is an exam question he uses in immigration law classes … [Read more...] about Sometimes Trump gets it right, but…
Netanyau to meet with Trump as Arab and Israeli Knesset members protest
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu seems poised to ride again -- smack into an American political controversy and seemingly ready to ignore those in Israel urging him not to do so. The Times of Israel reports: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on December 28, amid calls by a growing number of lawmakers to block … [Read more...] about Netanyau to meet with Trump as Arab and Israeli Knesset members protest
Terrorism: Sources and Enablers
Terrorism can be defined as an act that attempts to instill fear in a specific group or nation by purposefully killing or injuring a large number of people. Terrorist actions can be initiated by an organization and involve one or more individuals in structured operations, or can be perpetrated by single individuals inspired by particular organizations or occurring randomly. … [Read more...] about Terrorism: Sources and Enablers
Michael Mann’s Assault on Honest Science
The New York Times has published a commentary by climate scientist Michael Mann, in which he complains how certain politicians are wanting to investigate the work of climate scientists who are on the public dole. Mann accuses such politicians of trying to stifle science. Well, Pot, meet Kettle. While Mann objects to congressional investigation into science work that he … [Read more...] about Michael Mann’s Assault on Honest Science
The Truth About Muslims in America
CNN.com publishes an amalgam of survey data addressing the mythology about Muslims in America. Here's the reality of Muslims in America -- and how it smashes stereotypes: It's difficult to come by hard numbers because the U.S. Census doesn't collect religious data. But the fear of Muslims taking over and imposing Sharia law is unfounded. By some estimates, Muslims make up … [Read more...] about The Truth About Muslims in America
Updates – The ‘Verdict’ Is in: Will Trump Be TIME’s 2015 Person of the Year?
Update: TIME has selected German Chancellor Angela Merkel -- “Chancellor of the Free World” -- as its 2015 Person of the Year. Today News: The magazine bestowed the title on the 61-year-old world leader for the way she managed the economic crisis over the summer, and the way she's currently handling the refugee crisis and terrorism threat looming over … [Read more...] about Updates – The ‘Verdict’ Is in: Will Trump Be TIME’s 2015 Person of the Year?
John Avlon: Choose Trump or Choose the Constitution
John Avlon, Editor in Chief of The Daily Beast and a CNN centrist commentator, nails it. He says the time has come for individuals, Republican voters and the Republican Party to choose between Donald Trump and the American constitution. Here's a big chunk of what he wrote: The appeal of the autocratic strongman is so basic that the Founding Fathers worried that it would be … [Read more...] about John Avlon: Choose Trump or Choose the Constitution
Seinfeld Cast Makes Dying Man’s 67th Birthday One To Remember (WATCH)
For a television show about nothing, the cast members sure know how to give a little something to a dying man in celebration of his 67th birthday. Jim Calder had been battling lung cancer for two years leading up to this November birthday. His son, James Calder, felt inspired to throw a virtual party and began… … [Read more...] about Seinfeld Cast Makes Dying Man’s 67th Birthday One To Remember (WATCH)
Poll: Hillary neck and neck with GOPers and most Trump supporters would vote for him as independent
We recently ran the results of a national MSNBC/Telemundo/Marist poll which found former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton running ahead of all GOP likely candidates for President. Now, a new Suffolk University poll finds her tied -- and also finds that a big chunk of Donald Trump's supporters would vote for him as an independent if he bolted the Republican Party. Here's the … [Read more...] about Poll: Hillary neck and neck with GOPers and most Trump supporters would vote for him as independent
Cartoon: Islamophobia
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Jewish groups such as Simon Wiesenthal Center denounce Trump on Muslims entry ban
The world famous Simon Wisesenthal Center has denounced Donald Trump's statement that called for stopping any Muslims from entering into the United States. Here's the statement from its website: "Mr. Trump, by lumping all Muslims in the crosshairs of the Terrorism crisis only hurts the legitimate campaign against Islamist Fundamentalism anddemeans law abiding American … [Read more...] about Jewish groups such as Simon Wiesenthal Center denounce Trump on Muslims entry ban
ISIL and an ASOL
https://politicalgraffiti.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/isilasol/ Copyright 2015 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about ISIL and an ASOL
Hate does not make America great
Donald Trump's campaign slogan is "Make America great again". Conservative Republican politicians and personalities also speak about the need to "make America great again" and have been doing so for years. But hate does not make America great. Hate speech is used only to divide people and create an "us against them" mentality. Hate means one group must rise up and be … [Read more...] about Hate does not make America great
International Cartoonists on Donald Trump
Cartoonists are having a field day with Donald Trump. A cross section: "Trump ISIS Hair" "Stop Trump" "Another Brainwave" "Trump Has No Clothes" "Fear of Refugees" "The Dictator Donald" 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 International Cartoonists on Donald Trump
Republicans ignore the lessons of World War II
Republicans ignore the lessons of World War II by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Dec. 7, 2015: A date which will live in immaturity. President Obama addressed the nation Sunday night from the Oval Office, a rare use of the sacred symbols of the presidency to reassure Americans about their security while steeling them for a long and complex … [Read more...] about Republicans ignore the lessons of World War II
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Trump’s Proposed Muslim Ban: “This is not Conservatism”
House Speaker Paul Ryan slammed Donald Trump's proposed Muslim ban saying it's not what we stand for. He said there are Muslims serving in the military who are giving their lives for America. He also referenced Muslim employees serving in the House, tirelessly. Ryan said "I typically don't comment on the Republican presidential race," but felt compelled to make an … [Read more...] about House Speaker Paul Ryan on Trump’s Proposed Muslim Ban: “This is not Conservatism”