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Trump and the Triviality of Evil

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Sat, 01/04/2023 - 21:03

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – A New York Grand Jury empaneled by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has indicted the former president, Donald John Trump. So report Ilya Marritz, Andrea Bernstein, Bill Chappell and Vanessa Romo at NPR. I gave all three of Trump’s names because that is usually how felons […]

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Some Congress Members Need To Sit Down and Shut Up

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Sat, 01/04/2023 - 21:01

By Eve Ottenberg / CounterPunch Not too long ago, senator Marco “Bring Back Aerial Dogfights” Rubio took to the airwaves to inform the American people that their military must send fighter jets to escort drones near Russia’s border. About the same time as Rubio’s idiotic recipe for global nuclear annihilation, senator Tom “Invade Mexico!” Cotton […]

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HOLLYWOOD, CA. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Sat, 01/04/2023 - 19:09

April Fool! Thank you for all your feedback, that was funny! Of course, nothing in this article is serious, a big thanks again to Craig Maloney for the very creative text!

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are pleased to announce a joint partnership to develop the Pepper&Carrot Cinematic Universe. The two companies announced this unprecedented partnership over a gala dinner celebrating this historic event.

One word

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Sat, 01/04/2023 - 12:45
What goes around, comes around. In light of yesterday’s news about the indictment of Donald Trump on nearly 30 criminal counts, and the fact that he will be arraigned on Tuesday at the very same Manhattan facility where the (since exonerated) Central Park 5 were processed back in 1989, I thought I’d re-post my review of the Netflix miniseries When They See Us. (Originally posted on Digby’s Hullabaloo on June 8, 2019) We all want justice, but you got to have the money to buy itYou’d have to be a fool to close your eyes and deny itThere’s a lot of poor people who are walking the streets of my townToo blind to see that justice is used to do them right down All life from beginning to endYou pay your monthly installmentsNext to health is wealthAnd only wealth will buy you justice — Alan Price, “Justice” (from the soundtrack for the film O Lucky Man!) ANTRON McCRAY: [played by Caleel Harris] I lied on you, too. RAYMOND SANTANA JR.: [played by Marquis Rodriguez] Yeah. Me, too. I’m sorry, man. YUSEF SALAAM: [played by Ethan Herisse] They made us lie. Right? KEVIN RICHARDSON: [played by Asante Blackk] Why are they doing us like this?

Climate change, ironically,reduces the heat in the South China Sea

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Sat, 01/04/2023 - 11:33
That’s the headline for a piece I published in the Lowy Interpreter. The shorter version Australia’s decision to go ahead with the purchase of nuclear-powered submarines from the United States and United Kingdom reflects a judgement that China, and more particularly Chinese naval power, represents a serious threat to Australian interests. A prominent reason for this […]

Noodles with Pesto Sauce

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Sat, 01/04/2023 - 11:22
1 cup chopped parsley, packed1 tablespoon dried basil leaves1 teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon white pepper2 cloves garlic, crushed½ cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter or margarine2 tablespoons boiling water¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup finely chopped walnuts, or whole pine nuts1 pkg (8 oz) thin spaghetti or noodles, cooked as package label directs Makes 4 servings. Note: […]

Friday Night Soother

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Sat, 01/04/2023 - 10:30
Leopard cubs! A birth of twins is exceptional, no matter the species. However, when those twins are Amur leopards—and fewer than 300 of those big cats are estimated to exist on Earth—the births are especially significant. This week, wildlife care staff at the San Diego Zoo announced the birth of two Amur leopard cubs, increasing this rare cat’s estimated worldwide population by two and furthering the nonprofit conservation organization’s ongoing work to save this vital Asian species.    “We are absolutely thrilled with the progress made by the cubs,” said Thomas. “They have grown so much, and have already started showcasing their unique personalities. The cubs will get their first full veterinary exam soon, and we will know more, including their sex.” The cubs were born as part of a breeding recommendation through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Amur Leopard Species Survival Plan (SSP). Each SSP program, overseen by conservationists nationwide, ensures genetic diversity and healthy, self-sustaining assurance populations of threatened and endangered wildlife.

He’s going after the judge

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Sat, 01/04/2023 - 09:00
Of course he is… Normally, it’s not considered a good idea for a defendant to publicly trash the judge who’s in charge of your criminal case on the very first day. But that’s not how Trump rolls. Remember hen we were all shocked in 2016 when he attacked the judge in his Trump University case because he was Mexican? TAPPER: What does this have to do with his heritage? TRUMP: I’ll tell you what it has to do. I’ve had ruling after ruling after ruling that’s been bad rulings, OK? I’ve been treated very unfairly. Before him, we had another judge. If that judge was still there, this case would have been over two years ago. Let me just tell you, I’ve had horrible rulings, I’ve been treated very unfairly by this judge. Now, this judge is of Mexican heritage. I’m building a wall, OK? I’m building a wall. I am going to do very well with the Hispanics, the Mexicans – TAPPER: So, no Mexican judge could ever be involved in a case that involves you? TRUMP: Well, he’s a member of a society, where – you know, very pro-Mexico, and that’s fine.