The easiest way to write about the House Republicans’ purported impeachment probe of President Biden, a theatrical stunt launched with zero actual evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors, is to simply focus on MAGA mascot Kevin McCarthy – the hapless Speaker best described by the late sane conservative pundit Michael Gerson as a “simpering paragon of mediocrity, shallowness, … [Read more...] about Impeaching Biden For Non-Existent Crimes Is MAGA Madness
Five SC state senators to receive Profile in Courage award for abortion ban filibuster
The five South Carolina state senators -- Republicans Katrina Shealy, Sandy Senn, and Penry Gustafson; Democrat Margie Bright Matthews; and Independent Mia McLeod —- will receive the The 2023 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award® in recognition of their bipartisan filibuster of the state's near-total abortion ban. In April 2023, the "five sisters" conducted a two-day … [Read more...] about Five SC state senators to receive Profile in Courage award for abortion ban filibuster
A clash between Trudeau and Modi could mess up Biden’s Asia plans.
The sudden worsening of a sharp quarrel between Canada’s Justin Trudeau and India’s Narendra Modi could derail President Joe Biden’s Asia plans because he needs Modi on his side to defang China. Modi is a new US strategic ally with whom Biden is building stronger friendship. He is the only Asian leader bold enough to help Biden block China’s Xi Jinping from dismantling US … [Read more...] about A clash between Trudeau and Modi could mess up Biden’s Asia plans.
The problem with “artificial intelligence”
Why humans can’t trust AI: You don’t know how it works, what it’s going to do or whether it’ll serve your interests Mark Bailey, National Intelligence University There are alien minds among us. Not the little green men of science fiction, but the alien minds that power the facial recognition in your smartphone, determine your creditworthiness and write poetry and … [Read more...] about The problem with “artificial intelligence”
‘Despicable!’: Donald Trump Trashed for Lashing Out at ‘Liberal Jews Who Voted to Destroy America’ in Rosh Hashanah Message
Published by OK MagazineDonald Trump was trashed for posting a hateful message to Jewish people on Truth Social on Sunday, September 17. “Just a quick reminder for liberal Jews who voted to destroy America & Israel because you believed false narratives! Let’s hope you learned from your mistake & make better choices moving forward! Happy New Year!” he wrote, referring to Rosh … [Read more...] about ‘Despicable!’: Donald Trump Trashed for Lashing Out at ‘Liberal Jews Who Voted to Destroy America’ in Rosh Hashanah Message
EXCLUSIVE! ADVANCE TRANSCRIPT OF THE NEXT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
The second Republican presidential debate is less than two weeks away, co-hosted by the Fox Business network, and I know you must be excited. But there’s no need to wait, because I have exclusively obtained an advance transcript! HOSTS: “Welcome to the second Republican presidential debate! We are honored to help you, the American people, make informed choices. To start, … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE! ADVANCE TRANSCRIPT OF THE NEXT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
Hunter Biden is the latest presidential child to stain a White House reputation but others have shined it up
President Joe Biden and family after he was sworn in at the U.S. Capitol, January 20, 2021. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Peter Kastor, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Hunter Biden, the surviving son of President Joe Biden, was indicted on Sept. 14, 2023, on gun-related charges – facing a possible criminal trial while his father is … [Read more...] about Hunter Biden is the latest presidential child to stain a White House reputation but others have shined it up
Biden’s Mideast win: new trade routes to Europe from India through Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Without fanfare, President Joe Biden has cleared a path to prevent the Arab Gulf states from slipping out of US hands to China by using India’s Narendra Modi as a discreet spearhead. Smiling broadly, Biden shook hands, not just fist-bumped, with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Modi beamed at their reconciliatory gesture and grabbed both men’s hands to … [Read more...] about Biden’s Mideast win: new trade routes to Europe from India through Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Texas GOP acquits AG Paxton after threats (and a bribe) from far-right Republicans
Only two of the 19 Republicans in the Texas Senate voted on Saturday to impeach attorney general Ken Paxton. In the Texas House, more than 70% of Republican Representatives had voted for impeachment. The not guilty votes "came after sustained pressure on senators from grassroots groups, conservative activists and the leader of the state Republican Party who vowed … [Read more...] about Texas GOP acquits AG Paxton after threats (and a bribe) from far-right Republicans
Bringing Our Missing Service Members Home…Whatever it Takes
Part of the spirit, the culture and the values of the U.S. military is the creed that you don't leave anyone behind, whether captured, injured or dead. It is also a national value. It was so in September 2009, 65 years after the end of World War II, when I penned "Leave No Man Behind—65 Years Later." At that time, there were more than 84,000 Americans still missing from … [Read more...] about Bringing Our Missing Service Members Home…Whatever it Takes
GOP activists doxxed former AZ elections official; GOP officials lied about process
In August, the Department of Justice secured four convictions against individuals who threatened elections officials (1). Three of those four individuals directed threats at state officials in Arizona as well as Maricopa County officials. One had targeted two elections officials in Georgia. If you follow this issue, you're probably familiar with the mother-daughter team in … [Read more...] about GOP activists doxxed former AZ elections official; GOP officials lied about process
Review of Seattle’s The 5th Avenue Theatre Production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid
I don’t know if déjà vu increases with age or if reality starts repeating itself as I grow older. I don’t know if déjà vu increases with age or if reality starts repeating itself as I grow older, but last night while watching The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, I found myself thinking, I’ve been here before. Nostalgia is certainly a selling … [Read more...] about Review of Seattle’s The 5th Avenue Theatre Production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid
GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert lied.
GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert lied. In other news that you already knew, water is wet, and bears defecate in the woods. That a politician would lie about anything is usually a given. That a politician would lie about something that took place in public is risky on the part of the politician. That a politician would be oblivious to cameras being ubiquitous nowadays is … [Read more...] about GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert lied.
MSN publishes fake news for the second time in a month
For the second time in a month, Microsoft has published "fake news" at its news aggregator, MSN.com. Futurism broke the story on 14 September 2023: "Microsoft Publishes Garbled AI Article Calling Tragically Deceased NBA Player 'Useless'." This is the second time within a four-week period that Microsoft published news stories that were glaringly obviously not written … [Read more...] about MSN publishes fake news for the second time in a month
IMPEACH BIDEN (CARTOON)
Wisconsin GOP’s impeachment threat against state Supreme Court justice is unsupported by law and would undermine judicial independence
Janet Protasiewicz is sworn in as a state Supreme Court justice at the Wisconsin Capitol on Aug. 1, 2023. Sara Stathas for The Washington Post via Getty Images Robert Yablon, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Derek Clinger, University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin’s April 2023 state Supreme Court election was historic. It was the nation’s most … [Read more...] about Wisconsin GOP’s impeachment threat against state Supreme Court justice is unsupported by law and would undermine judicial independence
Trump’s allegations at heart of Biden impeachment push
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Donald Trump was impeached by Congress in late 2019 for extorting Ukraine in an unsuccessful effort to get up dirt on his reelection rival Joe Biden. Four years later, Republicans are moving to impeach now-President Biden, claiming they have the dirt Trump sought: that while vice president, Biden personally benefitted from his son Hunter's … [Read more...] about Trump’s allegations at heart of Biden impeachment push
Antisemitism on Elon Musk’s X is surging and dredging up many ancient, defamatory themes of blaming Jews
Elon Musk has both sparked and permitted antisemitism on X, the social media platform he now owns. Chesnot/Getty Images Pamela S. Nadell, American University Since buying Twitter, rebranded as X, billionaire Elon Musk, who calls himself a “free speech absolutist,” has welcomed hatemongers to the platform, including one who recently coined the trending … [Read more...] about Antisemitism on Elon Musk’s X is surging and dredging up many ancient, defamatory themes of blaming Jews
MCCARTHY SQUEEZE (CARTOON)
Why ‘Barbie’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ made 2023 the dead girl summer
In one sense, Barbie is already dead, cheerfully doomed to repeat the same pink day, devoid of food, conflict and sex. Chris Hondros/Getty Images Katie Kapurch, Texas State University Ariel and Barbie have quite a bit in common: They’re both frozen in time, and they both yearn to live as humans do. The fantastic seascapes and perfect dollhouses of … [Read more...] about Why ‘Barbie’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ made 2023 the dead girl summer