Compiled by the New York Times: ‘Nicky Fail-y’ Former Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina announced she’s running for president early Tuesday morning. “Of course, any campaign veteran will tell you there is no better time to drop the biggest political news of your life than on Valentine’s Day at 6:48 a.m.” Stephen Colbert said. … Continue reading Late Night on Nikki Haley & 45’s Empty(Classified) File Folders
[NOTE: I recall a year ago when Gwynne Dyer confidently predicted that Vladimir Putin would not be so irrational and foolish as to launch a war against Ukraine. Dyer was right about the war’s folly, but not alone in badly misjudging Putin’s state of mind and resolve. Still, I respect Dyer’s experience, breadth of strategic/historic … Continue reading Dyer & Friedman on Netanyahu’s Impending Victory & Israel’s Loss of Democracy
Rep. Omar’s Speech on Republicans’ Partisan Efforts to Remove her from Foreign Affairs Committee February 2, 2023 — Press Release WASHINGTON–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor today on Republicans’ partisan efforts to remove her from her committees and silence her. You can view video of her remarks here. Below are her remarks as … Continue reading Quote of The Week: Rep. Ilhan Omar vs. the House GOP
[NOTE: Good Work, but a thousand kids still not reunited with family is a thousand too many.] AP News: US reunites nearly 2800 kids Separated from parents at the Border under Trump BY REBECCA SANTANA — Feb. 2, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — A Biden administration task force designed to reunite children separated from their families … Continue reading 2800 Kids Separated from Families At Border Are Reunited
Wanda Sykes joked that Donald Trump could only remember one Black woman at a time: “If he turns on the TV right now, he’ll be like, ‘Wow, Diamond’s hosting “The Daily Show”!’”Credit…Comedy Central By Trish Bendix (& other sources) Jan. 24, 2023 ‘Tone-Def Comedy Jam’ [Famed comedian] Wanda Sykes started her weeklong stint as … Continue reading DECLASSIFIED: Late Night on Classified Docs & Trump vs. Diamond & Silk