As I sit back and reflect on the recent news that Trump is demanding a 5% cut from GOP candidates, I can’t help but feel a sense of disgust and disbelief. The audacity of this man to essentially extort money from his own party members is beyond comprehension. It’s like a scene straight out of a mob movie, with Trump playing the role of Don Poorleone, demanding his protection money from those who dare to cross his path.
It’s ironic how Trump, who claims to be a champion of the people, is now resorting to mafia-like tactics to line his own pockets.… Continue reading
As I read the headline about the Trump press secretary expressing her loss of faith in the United States over the ‘communist’ hush money trial, I couldn’t help but shake my head in disbelief. It seems that some individuals will go to great lengths to defend the indefensible, even if it means throwing around words like ‘communist’ without understanding their true meaning.
The irony of accusing a trial surrounding hush money payments and falsifications as ‘communist’ is both alarming and comical. It speaks volumes to the level of ignorance or deliberate misinformation that is being spread in certain circles. Holding individuals accountable for their actions, especially when it pertains to criminal behavior, is not a communist concept—it’s called justice.… Continue reading
The Huge Saharan dust blob is making waves, quite literally, by cooling the eastern Atlantic. This natural phenomenon, which occurs annually, plays a vital role in hindering hurricane formation or weakening their intensity. It’s fascinating to think about how something as simple as a dust cloud can have such a significant impact on weather patterns thousands of miles away. The Sahara truly is an incredible force of nature.
The sight of hailstones in Scotland might bring the desire for a bit of Sahara dust to cool things down. The irony of wishing for a dust cloud to combat extreme weather is not lost on me.… Continue reading
Explosions heard in Isfahan, the home of Iran’s largest nuclear facility, along with simultaneous strikes on targets in Syria and Iraq. The news of airstrikes targeting air bases in Syria, including radar and air defense sites, as well as reports of explosions in Iran, has sparked curiosity and concern. The idea that Israel may have eliminated Iran’s aerial defense layer, potentially paving the way for further actions, raises the stakes in an already volatile region.
Iran’s response, or lack thereof, to these reported explosions is telling. Claiming that the explosions were just air defense firing at an unknown object seems like a strategic move to downplay the severity of the situation.… Continue reading
Vladimir Putin not welcome at French ceremony for 80th anniversary of D-day. Did I miss something? Why would Russia be present? They took no role in the landings. Nobody will be mad if he shows up. Well, he will be after getting turned over to The Hague. The Hague issued an arrest warrant long time ago. How many Soviets stormed Omaha beach? Not sure he’d want to be in attendance to begin with. Lt. Spears has a cigarette for him. Considering the current circumstances it would’ve been news if he WAS invited. It reminded him that the Russians (Soviets) couldn’t have won WW2 without the other allies.… Continue reading
As I read the heartbreaking news about the LAPD officer who will not face criminal charges in the killing of a 14-year-old girl at a store during a police confrontation with a suspect, I feel a surge of anger and frustration. The sheer injustice of the situation is mind-boggling, to say the least. The fact that a young life was senselessly taken and no one is being held accountable for it is beyond comprehension.
The excuse that there wasn’t enough time to assess the situation and that it was a “tragic but unforeseeable accident” is nothing short of an insult to our intelligence.… Continue reading
As I reflect on the recent news about USC banning the pro-Palestinian valedictorian from speaking at the May commencement due to safety concerns, I can’t help but feel conflicted. On one hand, I understand the university’s need to prioritize safety for all attendees, especially in today’s volatile climate where tensions run high on issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, on the other hand, I can’t help but think about the implications of silencing a voice, even if it holds controversial or extreme views.
The valedictorian in question was chosen based on her academic achievements, which is an impressive feat in itself.… Continue reading
The risk of bird flu spreading to humans is an enormous concern, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The potential for such a scenario is deeply troubling for numerous reasons, especially in light of the history of zoonotic diseases jumping from animals to humans. The statistics regarding the transmissibility of diseases between humans and livestock are alarming, with a significant percentage of pathogens capable of crossing that barrier.
The industrialization of animal agriculture has exacerbated the risk of diseases like influenza A, which is known to cause pandemics, spreading to humans. The close proximity and increased genetic uniformity of livestock in factory farming settings create ideal conditions for viruses to mutate and spread amongst humans more easily.… Continue reading
Biden aides secretly calling Trump ‘Hitler Pig’ has stirred up quite the controversy. Personally, I find it both amusing and fitting. After all, Trump has a history of hurling insults and derogatory nicknames at his opponents, so why should he be exempt from a taste of his own medicine? The outrage from the Trump campaign seems hypocritical, considering the vitriol that has spewed from his own mouth.
The comparisons to Hitler may seem extreme to some, but the parallels between Trump’s rhetoric and tactics and those of fascist leaders are undeniable. Calling out his authoritarian tendencies and dangerous behavior is not only fair game but necessary in a political climate where truth and decency seem to be eroding.… Continue reading
The release of new footage depicting the Hamas kidnapping of Yarden Bibas is nothing short of horrifying. To imagine the sheer terror that must have been going through his mind as he was being abducted, all while knowing that his wife and two infant children, the famous red-headed kids, were undergoing the same ordeal or possibly something far worse, is truly gut-wrenching. And the claim that his children are dead, although not confirmed by Israel, leaves a dark cloud of uncertainty hovering over their fate. The image of those helpless babies being torn away from their family is enough to shake anyone to their core.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker