The use of violence as a political weapon - what Trump actually said

“The president has called on supporters to “knock the crap” out of his hecklers.”

(Photo credit: Extra Newsfeed) President Donald Trump on Wednesday denounced violence after a bomb scare that targeted top Democratic figures, but a resurfaced video shows him encouraging supporters to “knock the crap” out of protesters and hecklers at his events. No nation can succeed...

Anthony Scaramucci Tells Donald Trump: 'Dial Down The Lying'

““Well, we both know that he’s telling lies. So if you want me to say he’s a liar, I’m happy to say he’s a liar,” Scaramucci replied.”

Photo credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci has some helpful advice for Donald Trump: “Dial down the lying.” “The Mooch” made the rather obvious suggestion on CNN Wednesday morning after host John Berman questioned him on whether he’d...

Most people still not seeing benefits of tax cuts

“Those results are problematic for Trump and Republicans who banked on the tax law gaining popularity after the tax cuts flowed to the public.”

Only a quarter of voters say they have seen an increase in their take-home pay thanks to the major tax overhaul signed by President Trump in December, according to a new poll. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Those results are problematic for Trump and Republicans who banked on the tax law gaining...

10 acronyms with unintended double meanings

“SUX might not even be the worst airport code. According to a 2008 Los Angeles Times story, Fresno's is FAT, and Perm, Russia's is PEE. The big...”

Here, 10 organizations, places, and businesses that have realized a bit too late that their initials meant a little more than they had intended. 1. WTFIn 2009, the Wisconsin Tourism Federation's biggest problem wasn't finding a way to attract more people to the metropolitan Kenosha area; it...

"tired of Clinging" by Rich bach

“But one creature said at last, 'I am tired of clinging. Though I cannot see it with my eyes, I trust that the current knows where it is going. I...”

This is a brief excerpt from a book by Richard Bach who is best known for his book "Johnathan Livingston Seagull". But this is from one of his books which, IMO, is vastly superior to that one-- its called "ILLUSIONS", Confessions of a Reluctant Messiah. (Very "Spiritual" or perhaps...

Trump: Saudi explanation of Khashoggi death credible

“"To say that I am skeptical of the new Saudi narrative about Mr Khashoggi is an understatement," Republican Senator Lindsay Graham tweeted. ”

President Donald Trump said that if the US does take action over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, he does not want it to impact arms sales to Saudi Arabia (AFP Photo/Nicholas Kamm) Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Friday he found Saudi Arabia's explanation about the death...

Sen. Lindsey Graham's comments on Khashoggi murder are in direct opposition to Trump's position

“That MBS figure has got to go . . . MBS has tainted your country and tainted himself.””

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to call for sanctions against Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Michael Reynolds/Getty Images Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday on Fox News that he wants to see Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forced out of his...

Saudi Arabia: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) . . . a big LOL . . . but

“MBS reportedly boasted that Jared Kushner was (quote) "in his pocket"”

Two months ago the Saudis dropped an American made bomb on a school bus full of children. Several times watching this I literally LOL! Oliver was incredibly funny here-- worth watching for the laughs alone... But this is very astute political commentary-- from Trump's kow-towing to the...

Military Times: Trump says Mattis is 'sort of a Democrat’

“On 60 Minutes Trump told Lesley Stahl that he thinks the career military officer may be “some sort of Democrat."”

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, walks in with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, left, as they arrive to attend the multilateral meeting of the North Atlantic Council, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/ AP) On Sunday President Donald Trump raised new...

Stocks rally, ending 6-day losing streak

“It was a wild week for stocks, and experts’ explanations for the factors contributing to the sell-off included higher rates, a more hawkish Federal...”

Stock Photo. Brendan McDermid/Reuters For some experts, volatility presents a unique opportunity to buy. “Historically, investing on volatility spikes leads to above average returns in subsequent months,” Jonathan Golub, an analyst with Credit Suisse, wrote in a note Thursday. “[We] believe...