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The Stable Genius (Cartoon)
Congress has judged Trump — but prosecutors face higher bar
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The House committee probing the 2021 US Capitol assault has long argued that Donald Trump broke the law, making sensational allegations of insurrection and other crimes against the former president. But while its nine members believe they have damned the 76-year-old Republican in the court of public opinion, building the kind of case that … [Read more...] about Congress has judged Trump — but prosecutors face higher bar
Even if Jan. 6 referrals turn into criminal charges – or convictions – Trump will still be able to run in 2024 and serve as president if elected
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 19: An image of former President Donald Trump is displayed as members of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol hold its last public hearing in the Canon House Office Building on Capitol Hill on December 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. The committee is expected to approve its final report and vote on referring … [Read more...] about Even if Jan. 6 referrals turn into criminal charges – or convictions – Trump will still be able to run in 2024 and serve as president if elected
TRUMP CARDS (CARTOON)
What the criminal referral of Trump means – a constitutional law expert explains the Jan. 6 committee action
The Jan. 6 House Committee announced four recommended charges against Donald Trump, including conspiracy to defraud the US. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Margaret M. Russell, Santa Clara University After 18 months investigating, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol held its final public meeting on … [Read more...] about What the criminal referral of Trump means – a constitutional law expert explains the Jan. 6 committee action
Twitter blocks links to Mastodon. Announces block for Facebook, Instagram, TruthSocial; threatens suspension for bio links
Sunday morning, Twitter Support announced a change in corporate policy on outbound content links or shared profile links to some competing digital networks. Update, 9:00 pm Pacific The tweets announcing the policy change are gone, as is the policy. (I have screen captures.) Mastodon.social links remain blocked as malware, with no explanation. Update, 4:25 pm … [Read more...] about Twitter blocks links to Mastodon. Announces block for Facebook, Instagram, TruthSocial; threatens suspension for bio links
Eight Days of Auschwitz
Because the Jewish calendar is based on lunar months, the eight days of the Jewish festival Hanukkah do not begin on the same (Gregorian calendar) date every year. During the Holocaust, at Hitler’s death camps, the first night of Hanukkah fell on dates ranging from December 3 to December 24. As Jews around the world light the first candle of the menorah at sunset … [Read more...] about Eight Days of Auschwitz
RIDICULE, DISCOURAGEMENT GREET TRUMP’S “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” : HE’S SELLING TRUMP NFT CARDS
Former President Donald Trump finally did something that made him a genuine uniter. On Wednesday the twice-impeached President declared he'd make an announcement on Thursday. Speculation raged. Would he reveal his pick for Vice President? Was he going to announce that he would run for the Speaker of the House and therefore get a chance to engineer the shut-down of the … [Read more...] about RIDICULE, DISCOURAGEMENT GREET TRUMP’S “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” : HE’S SELLING TRUMP NFT CARDS
A Much Wiser Man
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EXCLUSIVE: THE VERY VERY LATEST UNSOPHISTICATED SURVEY.
by Don Hermann Check out the surveys relied on for this past election and the elections before it and you’ll find that if you flip a coin you’ll probably be more accurate. That hasn’t stopped the gurus in the media and with both major parties to continually refer to them. Millions and millions were spent based on polls that change with the weather. Over the course of … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: THE VERY VERY LATEST UNSOPHISTICATED SURVEY.
It’s no joke: Across globe, satire morphs into misinformation
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Is a US state considering a tax on breathing? Is celebrating goals forbidden during the Qatar World Cup because that is "too gay?" Did insect repellent manufacturers recruit a Ugandan man for his mosquito-killing farts? Satire, parody and jokes packed with absurdity typically draw laughter, but around the world they are too often mistaken as … [Read more...] about It’s no joke: Across globe, satire morphs into misinformation
10 years after the Sandy Hook shooting, Alex Jones is being held accountable for spreading conspiracy theories – but those sorts of lies now plague the US
The legacy of the Sandy Hook shootings in 2012 continues to reverberate 10 years later, including in how conspiracy theories have changed since the tragedy. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AFP via Getty Image Amanda J. Crawford, University of Connecticut Conspiracy theories are powerful forces in the U.S. They have damaged public health amid a global pandemic, … [Read more...] about 10 years after the Sandy Hook shooting, Alex Jones is being held accountable for spreading conspiracy theories – but those sorts of lies now plague the US
MUSK BIRD BATH
Amid coup, countercoup claims – what really went down in Peru and why?
Clashes on the streets of Peru. Ernesto Benavides/AFP via Getty Images) Eduardo Gamarra, Florida International University Peru has a new president following the ouster of former leader Pedro Castillo at the hands of the country’s Congress. His removal followed an attempt by Castillo to cling to power by dissolving a Congress intent on impeaching … [Read more...] about Amid coup, countercoup claims – what really went down in Peru and why?
STUNNING POLL: DESANTIS TOPS TRUMP BY 23 POINTS AMONG GOPERS AND TOPS BIDEN
In a truly stunning new poll, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tops former President Donald Trump by 23 points and would defeat Joe Biden in 2024. The new Suffolk University/USA TODAY poll is a poll of national voters. The new poll is particularly bad news for Trump: a prime reason many Republicans backed him was that he was seen as a winner and that he or she who didn't back … [Read more...] about STUNNING POLL: DESANTIS TOPS TRUMP BY 23 POINTS AMONG GOPERS AND TOPS BIDEN
Biden grapples with Ukraine while Saudi Arabia slips away
G7 leaders reaffirmed support for providing weapons and financial aid to Ukraine on Monday, including discussion of French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestions for a negotiated peace, but the tightening diplomatic embrace between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Prince Muhammad bin Salman could undermine President Joe Biden’s influence. The Saudi turn towards China … [Read more...] about Biden grapples with Ukraine while Saudi Arabia slips away
THE BEST GASLIGHTER (COLUMN, CARTOON AND VIDEO)
Merriam-Webster has announced that “gaslighting” is its word of the year. After six years of conspiracy theories, online trolling, deep fakes, and just bold outright lying, why did it take so long? 2022 saw a 1740% increase in lookups for “gaslighting.” What is “gaslighting?” It’s “the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one’s own advantage.” … [Read more...] about THE BEST GASLIGHTER (COLUMN, CARTOON AND VIDEO)
Musk’s attacks on Fauci ‘incredibly dangerous’: W.House
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The White House on Monday condemned billionaire Elon Musk's call for Anthony Fauci, the US infectious disease expert who is a hate figure for many on the right, to be prosecuted over his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. "These are incredibly dangerous, these personal attacks that we are seeing," said White House spokeswoman Karine … [Read more...] about Musk’s attacks on Fauci ‘incredibly dangerous’: W.House
Where Did Trump Go?
Since Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president in 2024 election, he has been mostly out of sight. Unlike his usual parade of public appearances and rallies, he has been keeping a low profile, with few pronouncements other than his recurrent lament of the 2020 presidential election being stolen from him. Instead of pushing his candidacy, as would be expected, he has … [Read more...] about Where Did Trump Go?