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Jon Stewart and the Daily Show have been off for a couple of weeks but yesterday Jon posted this little gift, a past exchange with the audience asking him who was his least favorite guest ever. And the answer is….rhymes with dummy…
Senator Angus King (I-ME):
At a time when the majority of Americans believe that Immigration and Customs Enforcement…has been irresponsible in its use of force, the new ICE announcement touting shock gloves begs a crucial question: is ICE genuinely focused on de-escalation or, what appears more likely, intimidation of anyone critical of their often unlawful conduct?
Every single one of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand up, assert our constitutional authority, and demand immediate answers from ICE on their hiring practices, training, and tactics.
I never thought I would see the day when masked and armed men in unmarked cars would be roaming the streets and neighborhoods of America, acting in utter disregard of the legal constraints that are basic to our freedoms.
It’s becoming more and more clear that the stated basis for this gross violation of our rights—that they are ridding our communities of ‘the worst of the worst’—is a lie, and the real purpose is to establish a national police force to do the bidding of a corrupt and lawless administration.
Music Picks
Ziggy Marley on Kimmel this week with “Racism Is a Killa.”
….and speaking of political singers, Harry Belafonte in 1981 with one of the most surprising Woody covers, “Pastures of Plenty,” which opens by cribbing from Marvin Gaye but goes its own way from then on:
My latest film “Woody Guthrie and The Ghost of Tom Joad Today” is now streaming everywhere via PBS.
From Tunes to Toons
Ohman:
deAdder:
Anderson:
Zyglis:
Brodner:
Luckovich:
Davies:
Banx:
Sheneman:
Photo Finish
From my camera to you: an Impressionist photo of Monet’s garden at Giverny.
I never thought we would see a rapist intentionally demolishing our White House.
Greg, this is absolutely outstanding. Your “Cartoons Friday” has become a treasure trove of political art, satire, and cultural commentary. I’m continually finding new favorites and adding them to my ever-growing collection. Please keep collecting and sharing these gems—your work is truly appreciated!