Delta offering $30,000 to passengers who were on plane that crash-landed in Toronto

Pulling no punches

““Think of it, a modestly successful comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talked the United States of America into spending $350 Billion Dollars, to go...”

As Ukraine lies in ruin and Russia spending about 40% of its budget on the war. Food prices and inflation have soared. Interest rates have reached 21 percent. Both sides should welcome a settlement.Unfortunately, a contentious back-and-forth has quickly escalated after the leader of Ukraine...

Trump falsely blames Ukraine for starting war with Russia, echoing Putin's talking point

“You should have never started the war, you could have given up land.”

Not at all surprising.   Disgusting.   But not surprising. The easiest way to end the war is to throw Ukraine under the bus and force them to capitulate. But to blame Zelensky on top of all this is quintessential Trump. Looks like Putin has Trump under control.

The best friend Ukraine ever had

““That doesn’t mean I don’t want to help him, because I feel very badly for those people,” the Republican nominee added, “but he should never have...”

Link to quote: Trump points finger at Zelensky for Russia's invasion: 'He should never have let that war start'Donald Trump has just begun his second term. He has inherited stubborn inflation, a wide-open border (now all but closed), tremendous debt and two wars. On the foreign policy side, one...

RETURN  OF THE CLASSIC MOVIE QUIZ

RETURN  OF THE CLASSIC MOVIE QUIZ PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS, ANY MOVIE OR ACTOR NAMES, IMAGES, MOVIE QUOTES OR EVEN A HINT IN A COMMENT, OR YOU WILL RUIN THE QUIZ FOR EVERYONE ELSE.  POST YOUR ANSWERS IN A PRIVATE NOTE TO ME, BUZZ OF THE ORIENT, AND I WILL REPLY WITH YOUR SCORE AND THE...

Dem Lawmakers in Chaos 3 Weeks Into Trump's Presidency, Pulling Chuck Schumer in Opposite Directions

“Washington Democratic Rep. Adam Smith told the Journal, “Our brand is toxic in many of the places that we need to win, swing states, swing districts.””

I found the views of insiders in the Democrat Party about what is wrong and the fact that there is little unity in thought on how to fix things to be interesting.   Can Schumer fix it?  Seems unlikely Is the answer to a new direction, message and tactic for the democrat Party going forward...

Undocumented workers helped build Elon Musk's business empire

“Meanwhile, the Tesla CEO Elon has been spewing harsh immigration rhetoric.”

Photo credit: A Tesla Cybertruck faces the SpaceX Starship as it sits on a launch pad at Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, on October 12, 2024, ahead of the Starship Flight 5 test. Sergio Flores/AFP via Getty Images

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Gets Triple Boost - Newsweek

“The president has recorded positive approval ratings in several recent surveys.”

President Donald Trump has recorded at least 50 percent approval ratings in three recent surveys. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters The surveys suggest that most Americans approve of the job the president is doing,...

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claims about war in Ukraine

“President Donald Trump appeared to accuse Ukraine of being responsible for the war with Russia.”

It is sickening to watch this buffoon piss on allies and cozy up with malicious dictators. It is worse, however, to witness USA citizens support this traitor.

The Barack Obama-Jennifer Aniston rumor was bad enough. Now this?

“First it was Jennifer Aniston. Then a funeral. Then a "suspicious" Instagram post.”

It's no time for this! By Heather SchwedelJan 24, 20253:30 PMTom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice ouhyt there, delivered to your inbox daily. I want to draw your attention to something incredibly...

Outraged GOP Senator Falls for Russian Propaganda Video and Declares, ‘Not Another Dime for Ukraine’

“Lee shared a video that purported to show Ukrainian soldiers burning an effigy of President Donald Trump, referring to him as a "bastard."”

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) called for an end to all military aid to Ukraine after falling for a Russian propaganda video on social media on Wednesday. Lee shared a video purporting to show Ukrainian soldiers burning an effigy of President Donald Trump referring to him as a "bastard" and adding, "You...

The Nazi Dismantling Of Constitutional Law In Germany

“...By labeling the Reichstag fire as a terrorist attack by the Communists, Hitler convinced president Hindenburg to suspend all civil liberties....”

Good ol' ancient History

Trump's comments on Canada prompt surge of patriotism - in a Canadian way | Canada | The Guardian

“Trump's diplomatic trolling has sparked disbelief and defiance - but also revived questions of national identity”

Trump's diplomatic trolling has sparked disbelief and defiance - but also revived questions of national identity A lone figure takes to the stage, a giant maple leaf flag rippling on a screen behind him as he gingerly approaches the microphone. "I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader," he tells...

TRUMP COLLUDES WITH RUSSIA

TRUMP  COLLUDES  WITH  RUSSIA Trump said to Ukraine “You should have never started it. 

Hummingbirds Living in a Hive Found for the First Time

“In a remote mountain cave in Ecuador, hummingbirds were discovered sleeping and nesting together.”

Amid the MAGA madness, there is news of life. Hummingbirds are among my favorite things in the whole world!

Elon Musk Is Faking It

“The fraudster who cried "fraud"”

We're going to buy an EV when we return to France in a few months. It won't be a Tesla...

US, Russia commence Ukraine Piece Talks, where Ukraine will be carved into pieces

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Representatives from the United States and Russia met today to commence their “Ukraine Piece Talks” summit, wherein the two autocrat-led nations will discuss which lucrative pieces of Ukraine each will claim as their property. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine nearing...

Trump calls Zelensky a "dictator" in latest smear

President Trump escalated his attacks against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday by calling him "a dictator without elections." Why it matters: The smear marks a new low in the deteriorating U.S.-Ukraine relationship. It comes as the Trump administration is negotiating a deal...

Schumer spotted posing for photo with CCP official as warnings swirl about China influence | Fox News

“Sen. Chuck Schumer posed alongside a CCP official who has denied the Uyghur genocide in the past sparking criticism from a China expert who spoke...”

FIRST ON FOX: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has been repeatedly photographed this month sharing a stage with a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official who has publicly denied China's alleged genocide against the Uyghur population. Chinese Consul General in New York Chen Li has posted...

10 Best Short Poems About Football

10 Best Short Poems About Football Football, a game loved worldwide, is more than just a sport; it's a passion, a drama, and a unifier. This collection of 10 short poems celebrates the spirit of football, capturing the excitement, the triumphs, the camaraderie, and the heartache that comes with...

China expresses concerns over US tariff policy

“China has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving mutual concerns through equal dialogue and consultation with the United States, emphasizing that...”

China expresses concerns over US tariff policy [Photo/VCG] China has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving mutual concerns through equal dialogue and consultation with the United States, emphasizing that Washington's unilateral tariff hikes are disrupting normal economic and trade...

Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can't figure out how to reach them

“National Nuclear Security Administration officials attempted to notify some employees who had been let go that they are now due to be reinstated...”

By Peter Alexander and Alexandra Marquez WASHINGTON — National Nuclear Security Administration officials on Friday attempted to notify some employees who had been let go the day before that they are now due to be reinstated — but they struggled to find them because they didn't have their new...

Reputed Tren de Aragua gangsters nabbed in NYC felony drug raid — only to be cut loose with a slap on the wrist

“A pair of reputed migrant gangbangers were nabbed in a drug raid at a Queens auto shop — only to be cut loose without bail after prosecutors...”

A pair of reputed migrant gangbangers were nabbed in a drug raid at a Queens auto shop — only to be cut loose without bail after prosecutors reduced the charges, The Post has learned. Jose Tamaronis-Caldera, 27, and Richard Garcia, 33, both tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, were busted...

Making Microbes Great Again

“The Texas measles outbreak is just the beginning”

The anti-vax movement is perhaps the most pertinent proof of MAGA's insanity. The facts are clear: vaccines save lives. But vaccines are science, and for MAGA science is just a bunch of conspiracies. So children must die. MAGA über alles!

Judge rules against federal employees suing Trump admin for privacy concerns

“A federal judge has ruled against federal employees who sued the Trump administration over privacy and security concerns around a government...”

Bill Mears, Jake GibsonMon, February 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM UTC2 min readJudge rules against federal employees suing Trump admin for privacy concernsYahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us...

Hood Ornaments of Classic Cars

Hood Ornaments of Classic Cars An informative web resource with weekly publications about interesting aspects about early hood ornaments / car mascot of the various car manufacturers from the period up to 1939. Hood ornaments – a definition Rudolph Valentino, film icon of the silent film...

How Spain's radically different approach to migration helped its economy soar

“As immigration has increased, GDP has surged and unemployment has fallen to lowest level since 2008”

Nah! Let's get rid of all our immigrants. ... ... Well... not all of them. Some are White, after all. Gotta keep those. Let's also keep South Africans. White South Africans, that is...

Canada recognizes Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii in historic agreement

“Haida have Aboriginal title over islands' lands, beds of freshwater bodies, foreshores to the low-tide mark”

With tears streaming down his face, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a gathering of Haida Nation leaders and community members that he couldn't think of a better place to make one of his final trips as Canada's leader.  "Haida Gwaii belongs to you, the Haida people," he said, as the crowd...

SAVE Act Would Undermine Voter Registration for All Americans | Brennan Center for Justice

“Congress should reject this antidemocratic and ill-conceived bill.”

Last month, congressional Republicans pledged to fast-track the SAVE Act, a bill that would require all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport, or one of a few other citizenship documents every time they register or re-register to vote. If enacted, it would devastate voter...

Some Great Poems by Canadian Leonard Cohen

Some Great Poems by Canadian Leonard Cohen Leonard Cohen was an author, poet, songwriter and folk singer, and many of his songs were actually poems.  Here are a few of his greatest ones.  At a huge festival on the Isle of Wight, 600,000 in attendance, Leonard Cohen performed and the audience...

Death toll in Kentucky storms rises to 14 as state braces for another round of winter weather

“The death toll from the weekend storms that devastated Kentucky has risen to 14 — and the impacted communities are preparing for more winter weather.”

/ Updated By Mirna Alsharif The death toll from the weekend storms that devastated Kentucky has risen to 14 — and the impacted communities are preparing for more winter weather. Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that two more people, a man and woman who appear to have been homeless, died from...