In the midst of the Civil War, in his Thanksgiving Proclamation, President Abraham Lincoln made mention of “fellow citizens...who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a Day of Thanksgiving…” Although in those days not many Americans were “sojourning” in foreign lands in a military capacity, … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Away from Home
A New Raider Takes to the Skies
A year ago, at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, Calif. facilities, the U.S. Air Force rolled out its closely guarded B-21 stealth bomber, the first new bomber aircraft to be added to its inventory in more than 30 years. So closely guarded that only the front and the sides were visible at the unveiling so as “not to unveil the design around the engine outlets, which is likely … [Read more...] about A New Raider Takes to the Skies
SPACE HATE (CARTOON, VIDEO AND COLUMN)
When Elon Musk purchased Twitter, he allowed racist conspiracy theory-spreading goons to return to the platform. He reinstated Donald Trump’s account which was deactivated by the previous ownership for instigating a terrorist attack. One group flourishing under Elon’s control of Twitter, now X, are Nazis. Media Matters, a left-leaning watchdog group, released a report on ads … [Read more...] about SPACE HATE (CARTOON, VIDEO AND COLUMN)
Colleges are Building a Generation of Frankenstein’s Monsters
By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel Our society seems to have a short-term memory whenever it comes to the hatred of the Jewish people. Before the current Israeli-Gazan War, the frequent misuse of the term “Nazi,” has been bandied about as though it can refer to anyone opposing the belief in “climate change,” misinformation, anyone who is considered, “a threat to our … [Read more...] about Colleges are Building a Generation of Frankenstein’s Monsters
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MAGA MACHISMO, WHERE MUSCLES TRUMP BRAINS
by Dick Polman Ladies and gentleman, here is your United States Senate, then and now: Sen. Daniel Webster on March 7, 1850: “It is fortunate that there is a Senate of the United States (with) a just sense of its own dignity, and its own high responsibilities, and a body to which the country looks with confidence for wise, moderate, patriotic, and healing … [Read more...] about WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MAGA MACHISMO, WHERE MUSCLES TRUMP BRAINS
It’s Still Here!
It’s still here. Actually it never went away. Covid-19 is still a threat though not as prevalent as at the onset three to four years ago. And the original variants Alpha and Delta seem to be gone, replaced by Omicron and its subsets of mutants. These appear to be quite infectious and are the dominant form of Covid-19 now in circulation. It spreads the same way, mainly through … [Read more...] about It’s Still Here!
What is fentanyl and why is it behind the deadly surge in US drug overdoses? A medical toxicologist explains
Only a small amount of fentanyl is enough to be lethal. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Kavita Babu, UMass Chan Medical School Buying drugs on the street is a game of Russian roulette. From Xanax to cocaine, drugs or counterfeit pills purchased in nonmedical settings may contain life-threatening amounts of fentanyl. Physicians like me have seen a rise in … [Read more...] about What is fentanyl and why is it behind the deadly surge in US drug overdoses? A medical toxicologist explains
MIKE JOHNSON RELIGIOUS HYPOCRITE?
by Don Hermann Columnist Wars are fought over religion. In many cases religion affects who we’re friendly with. It affects who we marry. Where we live. We often judge people by their religion. Sometimes we hide behind our religion. In extreme situations, we Hate people of certain religions. What is a religious person? Are all religious people good people? Can you be a … [Read more...] about MIKE JOHNSON RELIGIOUS HYPOCRITE?
COGNIZANT CANDIDATE (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
From the Department of You Gotta Be Kidding Me, a new Yahoo/YouGov poll says voters find Trump more physically and mentally competent than President Biden. What this poll shows is that gaslighting works. Now, don’t give me the business about how polls can’t be trusted because, in most scenarios, election results fall within the margin of error of the last polls taken before … [Read more...] about COGNIZANT CANDIDATE (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Not just Biden — 77-year-old Trump also under age scrutiny
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - If either Joe Biden or Donald Trump prevails in the November 2024 US elections, the next president will be the oldest in history to take the oath of office. But while Biden's age and public slips and stumbles have been more widely scrutinized and examined, his blustery Republican rival's missteps are coming under sharper focus too. In recent … [Read more...] about Not just Biden — 77-year-old Trump also under age scrutiny
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96
From the Carter Center: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. She died peacefully, with family by her side. Mrs. Carter was married for 77 years to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and the … [Read more...] about Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96
Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital is “a death zone” says WHO-led team after visit.
For the first time, a small team of international relief officials was able to enter the beleaguered Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza for an hour-long visit on Saturday with Israeli permission. “A joint UN humanitarian assessment team led by WHO accessed Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza to assess the situation on the ground and conduct a rapid situational analysis, … [Read more...] about Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital is “a death zone” says WHO-led team after visit.
Advertisers flee Twitter after Musk endorses antisemitic tweet, algorithmic manipulation
Researchers "risk paying too little attention" to Twitter ("X") as it "rapidly changes into something new and frightening." On Wednesday, Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic tweet (screenshot). The fallout from that endorsement (“the actual truth”) has been swift and brutal, financially. The warning appeared in Nature earlier in November, accompanying an article that … [Read more...] about Advertisers flee Twitter after Musk endorses antisemitic tweet, algorithmic manipulation
REPUBLICAN FACE PUNCH (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
My first thought when I saw Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullins challenging a witness to a physical fight was, “This guy’s a United States senator?” Even from Oklahoma, a senator should act like a senator. What’s going on with Republicans in Congress anyway? Over on the House side where Republicans are in control, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was accused by fellow … [Read more...] about REPUBLICAN FACE PUNCH (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
After the Israel-Hamas War, Efforts at Reconciliation Must be Launched
by Donald H. Harrison I hope that Israel is successful wiping out Hamas as a military and a political force. Thereafter, I hope that Israel will not let the situation stagnate but will build upon its victory by fostering in Gaza humanitarian aid and beneficial governance. Whereas violence can harden a survivor’s heart, kindness can soften it. If Israel demonstrably … [Read more...] about After the Israel-Hamas War, Efforts at Reconciliation Must be Launched
TikTok to prohibit videos promoting bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’
Published by ReutersBy Sheila Dang and David Shepardson (Reuters) - TikTok will prohibit content that promotes Osama bin Laden's 2002 letter detailing the former al Qaeda leader's justifications for attacks against Americans, the short-form video app said on Thursday. Discussions of the 20-year-old letter have spread on the platform this week in the context of debate over the … [Read more...] about TikTok to prohibit videos promoting bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’
The Republican Deflate
by Laurie Baron Debates traditionally provide the opportunity for candidates to puff up their public reputations. This year the Republican Presidential Debates have deflated their stature. This partly stems from Donald Trump sucking up all the oxygen in the news cycle, but also from his opponents pathetically trying to be Trump without the baggage and conveniently … [Read more...] about The Republican Deflate
CNN Exec David Zaslav Secretly Orchestrated Don Lemon’s Ouster From Network — Then Blamed CEO Chris Licht During Breakfast With Fired Host: Report
Published by Radar Online (CA)Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav reportedly ordered then-CNN CEO Chris Licht to get rid of Don Lemon – before blaming Licht for Lemon’s ouster during a breakfast with the fired host, RadarOnline.com has learned. In a shocking development to come months after Lemon was abruptly fired from CNN in April, new details have emerged regarding the … [Read more...] about CNN Exec David Zaslav Secretly Orchestrated Don Lemon’s Ouster From Network — Then Blamed CEO Chris Licht During Breakfast With Fired Host: Report
Hamas isn’t the first military group to hide behind civilians as a way to wage war
The exterior of Shifa hospital in Gaza City is seen on Nov. 10, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and Hamas near the facility. AFP via Getty Images Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service The Israeli military said on Nov. 15, 2023 that it had found weapons and a Hamas command center at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, … [Read more...] about Hamas isn’t the first military group to hide behind civilians as a way to wage war
Updated: ‘Panda Diplomacy’ – An Endangered Species?
UPDATE: The Associated Press is reporting that Chinese President Xi Jinping gestured, during a dinner speech in San Francisco on Wednesday, that China intends to send new pandas to the U.S., perhaps to San Diego. Calling pandas “envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples,” Xi said according to the AP: We are ready to continue our cooperation … [Read more...] about Updated: ‘Panda Diplomacy’ – An Endangered Species?
