House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) went viral for two things last week: For the condescending way she clapped at Trump during his State of the Union Address (SOTU). For the discerning way she characterized Trump’s habitual lies, insults, complaints, and criticisms. I am on record dismissing the SOTU as a spectacle. I refer you to… Read more.
Archives for February 2019
Grammys Fading into Irrelevance. Even Drake Says So.
In recent years, the Grammys have continuously proved to be a rapidly fading institution — one that’s struggling to not only connect with audiences, but also with the very artists it recognizes. … That three of the most powerful artists in music are refusing to play and possibly not even attend the show is a… Read more.
‘Bezos Exposes Pecker’
The New York Post is renowned for its pun-riddled headlines. Above is yesterday’s, which became an instant classic. I could do no better today than to simply quote it. In an explosive tell-all blog post published Thursday, Jeff Bezos accused the publisher of the National Enquirer of trying to extort him. … Bezos, the billionaire… Read more.
Priests Who Rape Boys More Forgivable than Those Who Rape Nuns…?
I have written many commentaries decrying the institutionalized criminality of Catholic priests raping little boys. I cite in this regard such commentaries as “Pope Accused of Harboring Pedophile Priest,” March 16, 2010, “Justice Begins for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church…,” June 23, 2012, “Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Pope’s Adviser Damns Papacy,”… Read more.
World Economic Forum at Davos Finally Makes Redeeming News
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland is an annual gabfest that attracts A-list heads of state, international financiers, academics, philanthropists, politicians, and celebrities. Therefore, it speaks volumes that the only redeeming news from this year’s gathering (January 22-25) is that someone finally had the balls to tell them what hypocrites they are. That daring… Read more.
Super Bowl LIII: Dynastic Patriots Humble Rams and Seal Their Legacy
The National Anthem I usually comment on this ritual just to pooh-pooh it. Because I invariably measure each performance against the rousing rendition Whitney Houston gave at Super Bowl XXV in 1991. No performer has ever measured up. And I doubt any ever will. Which brings me to Gladys Knight. No doubt she posed the most… Read more.