It is perhaps the most controversial series of the fall television season, a dark reworking of old children's tales in which the world is stood on its head and darkness comes out of the light. I speak of course of "The Muppets," which begins Tuesday on ABC. The short description is that it's "The Larry Sanders… … [Read more...] about Guest TV review: Sex and drugs and ‘The Muppets,’ new on ABC
America’s Tax Code: Lies, Exaggerations, and the Truth
I don’t know if you’re keeping track, but the list of exaggerations and bold-faced lies spouted by presidential candidates continues to grow at an alarming rate. One of the most persistent is a general condemnation of the United States Tax Code, which several candidates are happy to tell you is 70,000 pages in length. The truth is, our tax code is not 70,000 pages long. But … [Read more...] about America’s Tax Code: Lies, Exaggerations, and the Truth
Popular pontiff brings his fresh vision and down-to-earth demeanor to the US
VATICAN CITY — There was a flash of white, then the flash of numerous cameras held aloft by startled onlookers. Before them on a bustling street in Rome was Pope Francis, who had popped out of the Vatican to run a quick errand. Clad in his usual white cassock and accompanied by his security detail, the… … [Read more...] about Popular pontiff brings his fresh vision and down-to-earth demeanor to the US
Godlessness from the Political Right
Godlessness is clearly bipartisan, as seen in some of the reactions to the death of White House staffer Jake Brewer. What follows are screenshots taken from the comments section of the Fox News story "White House staffer killed in charity bike ride recalled for 'brilliant mind,' giving heart". One is mistaken if one believes that such vile garbage is a rare … [Read more...] about Godlessness from the Political Right
Cartoon: Talk American
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A subtle milestone on the road to Single Payer, I hope (Guest Voice)
A subtle milestone on the road to Single Payer, I hope by Slamfu To start off I’d like to mention that I am a huge fan of Adam Smith, and of Capitalism in general. I truly see the Capitalist system for all it’s warts as one of the two leading factors that has transformed the world in the last 150 years or so. I can get into that in the comments section later no doubt, … [Read more...] about A subtle milestone on the road to Single Payer, I hope (Guest Voice)
GOP candidates defy the Founders on religion
WASHINGTON -- The founders of this nation recognized Islam as one of the world's great faiths. Incredibly and disgracefully, much of today's Republican Party disagrees. Thomas Jefferson, whose well-worn copy of the Quran is in the Library of Congress, fought to ensure that the American concept of religious freedom encompassed Islam. John Adams wrote that Muhammad was a … [Read more...] about GOP candidates defy the Founders on religion
That Dangerous Communication Gap on the Economy (Guest Voice)
That Dangerous Communication Gap on the Economy by Jordan Cooper It is the mistaken adage to communicate where it is possible to be misunderstood. However, it is the correct dictum to communicate where it is impossible to be misunderstood. Today in America we have some communication gaps in this country that are being detrimental to our future. It is difficult to … [Read more...] about That Dangerous Communication Gap on the Economy (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Religion in America
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Pope Francis’ actions speak louder than his words
WASHINGTON -- A danger for all of us in the column business is that we'll look for political meaning in Pope Francis' big speeches and ignore what he actually does while he's here. Yes, his words will matter, and Francis will have an enormous impact both on American politics and on politics inside a divided American Catholic Church. Progressives will highlight … [Read more...] about Pope Francis’ actions speak louder than his words
Scott Walker Quits 2016 Republican Presidential Nomination Race: Calls on Rivals to Help Stop Trump
By Steve Holland and Emily Stephenson(Reuters) - Republican Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin abruptly pulled out of the 2016 U.S. presidential race on Monday, doomed by a lightning-quick collapse from serious contender to a candidate struggling to raise money and his profile.Walker, reading a statement in the Wisconsin capital of Madison, decried the negative tone of the … [Read more...] about Scott Walker Quits 2016 Republican Presidential Nomination Race: Calls on Rivals to Help Stop Trump
50 States, 12 ISPs; Who Rules the Internet In Your State?
If you’re looking for some spot-on proof that the United States’ antitrust laws from the 1890’s were a good idea, you don’t need to look any further than the current state of the Internet service industry. There are 50 states in this republic of ours, but only 12 ISPs have emerged as market leaders to serve our country’s nearly 280 million Internet subscribers. Can you … [Read more...] about 50 States, 12 ISPs; Who Rules the Internet In Your State?
It’s Time to De-Politicize Addiction
In the most recent exhibition of the GOP’s slipping grasp on reality, Carly Fiorina told a bunch of extravagant lies. One thing she didn’t lie about was burying a child to drug addiction. The loss of Lori Ann Fiorina, back in 2009, at the age of 34, is clearly a tragedy. But the invocation of her name during a political debate about marijuana is not just misleading, but morally … [Read more...] about It’s Time to De-Politicize Addiction
The Economic and Personal Benefits of Cycling Culture
In America, cycling culture seemingly belongs to a very select group of individuals: those who favor skintight clothes and who arrived at their place of work drenched in sweat and short of breath. But the wider world of cycling is much different; it's a difference you can see plainly when you visit just about any country in Europe, where cycling culture is much more than a … [Read more...] about The Economic and Personal Benefits of Cycling Culture
Trump KKK
https://politicalgraffiti.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/trump-kkk/ Copyright 2015 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Trump KKK
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Jeb Bush says “My brother kept us safe”
Jeb says "My brother kept us safe" by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Ask the Victims of 9/11 if George W. Bush “Kept Us Safe” --Progressive group invokes 9/11 to hit Jeb Bush over 'safe' comments --Jeb! Bush pouts over ad poking holes in his 'my brother ... kept us safe' schtick --Jeb Bush says his brother "kept us safe." He's wrong. --Jeb Bush’s noxious … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Jeb Bush says “My brother kept us safe”
Pope Francis in America
Pope Francis will be giving a speech before Congress on September 24th. One can be forgiven for wondering why the pontiff is giving a speech to Congress. After all, the USA isn't a Roman Catholic theocracy. So, his speech before Congress appears to be out of place. In the movie Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Prince John asks Robin Hood ... Americans would not be out of … [Read more...] about Pope Francis in America
Poll: Hillary Clinton Widens Lead Over Bernie Sanders
Is former Hillary Clinton on the upswing against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the battle for the 2016 Democratic Party Presidential nomination? A new poll finds that she has widened her lead over Sanders, and not just by a point -- and that she'd do even better if Vice President Joe Biden's name wasn't added to the list. Biden has not announced and today said about a run for … [Read more...] about Poll: Hillary Clinton Widens Lead Over Bernie Sanders
Politix Update: They’re Nutty, Delusional, Scary & All Destined To Be Losers
A regular reader of Politix Update recently asked me how I did it. How did I crank out two or three columns a week, a total of about 40 columns to date. "It's easy," I replied, "Like shooting fish in a barrel." But therein lies a problem. While a few of my columns have been about Hillary Clinton's proclivity for being her own worst enemy and the state of political … [Read more...] about Politix Update: They’re Nutty, Delusional, Scary & All Destined To Be Losers
GOP Presidential Wannabes Discover Gold in Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Satirist Andy Borowitz is reporting at the New Yorker: Two days after asserting that President Barack Obama was a foreign-born Muslim, a guy who asked Donald Trump a provocative question at a New Hampshire rally is now the front-runner in the Republican race for President, according to a new poll. Borowitz adds that Republicans have given “Muslim Question … [Read more...] about GOP Presidential Wannabes Discover Gold in Anti-Muslim Rhetoric