While foreign policy has frequently been pushed behind economics in this election, largely due to the emphasis placed on this by her major challenger, Bernie Sanders, foreign policy remains a major reason for opposition to Clinton on the left. Sanders showed the contrast in their views in the last Democratic debate, while the Republicans showed why they cannot be trusted on … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders & Jim Webb Criticize Clinton’s Interventionist Foreign Policy Views
Looking Back
I will turn 70 in 2016 so perhaps this is a good time to look back. I grew up in the 50s - the golden age for the American middle class. But that's not what I remember. Instead I remember the weekly and futile cold war duck and cover exercises at my school probably best described by Jimmy Buffet,"tuck your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye". Then came the … [Read more...] about Looking Back
Bill Cosby Charged in 2004 Sexual Assault Case in Pennsylvania
Bill Cosby has been charged with sexual assault after former Temple University employee Andrea Constand told police he drugged and violated her at his home near Philadelphia. Cosby, who will be arraigned Wednesday afteroon, faces up to 10 years in prison, if convicted. Here's an excerpt of press release from the Montgomery County DA's office about Bill Cosby: The … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby Charged in 2004 Sexual Assault Case in Pennsylvania
Where to look for conservatism here — in America
Two side-by-side headlines on the front page of the New York Times suggest a real answer, one that overturns the self-images the both major parties like to have of themselves. Because there is nothing conservative about a Republican party (and hasn't been for decades) that squanders the country's wealth. We could be talking here about that party's militarism and what it has … [Read more...] about Where to look for conservatism here — in America
Cartoon: Portrait of Marco Rubio
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: Portrait of Marco Rubio
It Depends on What The Definition of Sexism Is
Around the water cooler at my day job we were talking about Donald Trump's statement that Bill Clinton's history of extramarital affairs demonstrates a "penchant for sexism." The consensus, among both men and women, was that, whatever one may think of the morality of serial philandering, it is not sexist unless there is some aspect to what is going on that is specifically … [Read more...] about It Depends on What The Definition of Sexism Is
In reply to Trump’s use of ‘Schlong’ (Guest Voice)
In reply to Trump’s use of ‘Schlong’ By Stephen Baird, M.D. SOLANA BEACH, California — Donald Trump recently said that Hillary Clinton got “schlonged” by Barack Obama in the 2008 Democratic Presidential primary elections. This unleashed a torrent of commentary about the use of Yiddishisms, whether or not the term was useable as a verb form, whether it was vulgar, and so … [Read more...] about In reply to Trump’s use of ‘Schlong’ (Guest Voice)
Islamic State suffers double blow as Ramadi falls, leaders killed
By Ahmed Rasheed and Stephen Kalin BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S.-led forces have killed 10 Islamic State leaders in air strikes, including individuals linked to the Paris attacks, a U.S. spokesman said, dealing a double blow to the militant group after Iraqi forces ousted it from the city of Ramadi. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi planted the national flag in Ramadi after … [Read more...] about Islamic State suffers double blow as Ramadi falls, leaders killed
Donald Trump Endorsed Hillary Clinton as President in 2008
The Donald Trump Republican fable continues to crumble. Buzzfeed uncovered a 2008 blog post written by Trump in which he endorsed Hillary Clinton for president or vice president. Trump wrote in the March 13, 2008, post, “Hillary Clinton said she’d consider naming Barack Obama as her vice-president when she gets the nomination, but she’s nowhere near a shoo-in.” “For his … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Endorsed Hillary Clinton as President in 2008
The ‘Worst’ of 2015?
As another year draws to an end, numerous publications and news sources are taking a look back at the events that dominated the news during 2015. Sadly, this past year -- in this writer’s opinion -- the biggest news stories dealt with war, terrorism, mass shootings, horrendous accidents and equally horrific natural disasters. (We will not even mention what has been … [Read more...] about The ‘Worst’ of 2015?
Whither the Rage Trump is Stoking?
Unfortunately, the Financial Times is behind a paywall and I don't have access, but this snippet below provided by Politico is interesting. Republican pollster, and political consultant Frank Lutz writes that Trump voters "want revenge." Trump’s bile is a healing balm for spurned Americans”: “The phenomenon of ‘The Donald’ is rooted in a psyche far deeper and more … [Read more...] about Whither the Rage Trump is Stoking?
Christmas Again Wins the Annual War
by Walter Brasch The mythical War on Christmas is over and once again Christmas won. The war was created out of fairy dust, and then neatly wrapped up and delivered to religious right-wing extremists by pretend-generals Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and a cast of dozens who have seized the public airways. One of the battalion commanders is … [Read more...] about Christmas Again Wins the Annual War
Cartoons: Cagle’s Best of 2015 (BIG Cartoon Roundup)
2015 was a great year for cartoonists. Here’s a cross section of the best by Daryl Cagle of … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Cagle’s Best of 2015 (BIG Cartoon Roundup)
The GOP will be changed forever
WASHINGTON -- History will remember 2015 as the year when The Republican Party As We Knew It was destroyed by Donald Trump. An entity called the GOP will survive -- but can never be the same. Am I overstating Trump's impact, given that not a single vote has been cast? Hardly. I'm not sure it's possible to exaggerate how the Trump phenomenon has torn the party apart, … [Read more...] about The GOP will be changed forever
Trump is right about Bill Clinton (Guest Voice)
Trump is right about Bill Clinton by Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump is crude and vulgar. He's every -ist in the book: racist, sexist, narcissist, for starters. His dis about Hillary Clinton getting "schlonged" in the 2008 campaign and the accompanying tirade about her "disgusting" bathroom break were weird and juvenile. But … [Read more...] about Trump is right about Bill Clinton (Guest Voice)
Obama vs. Bush on the Economy
Kevin Drum compares economic data from the last two administrations on Mother Jones. Bush inherited a mild recession and got a huge fiscal boost. Obama inherited a deep recession and got a huge fiscal headwind. Even so, Obama's employment performance has been far better than Bush's. As it happens, I don't think presidents have a dramatic effect on the economy. But they have … [Read more...] about Obama vs. Bush on the Economy
2016 Crawl
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Gallup Poll: Clinton Most Admired Woman for Record 20th Time
A new Gallup Poll finds that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remains the world's most admired woman for a record 20th time. It also finds President Barack Obama is the most admired man. Perhaps the biggest surprise (but perhaps not to some) is that there's a tie for second most admired man: Pope Frances and billionaire GOP Presidential front runner Donald … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Clinton Most Admired Woman for Record 20th Time
Trump’s Outrageous Statements Distract From Flaws In Other Candidates of Both Parties
One of the many problems with Donald Trump’s outrageous statements (undoubtedly made more to attract attention and support from a certain segment of the Republican Party than out of conviction) is that it might be making people fail to realize that many other candidates running also have positions which in a normal year might disqualify them from serious consideration. This is … [Read more...] about Trump’s Outrageous Statements Distract From Flaws In Other Candidates of Both Parties
Global Warming- Are We Out of the Woods?
The Earth warmed more in the last three decades of the 20th century than in the previous 1400 years with rising temperatures accelerating at the start of the 21st century. Human activity has been mainly responsible. Changes in weather patterns, areas of drought, and heightened ocean levels can all be anticipated as atmospheric warming increases further. This will result in … [Read more...] about Global Warming- Are We Out of the Woods?