Cartoon
Today’s toon
You know the deal. If it makes me laugh, I post it. Doesn’t mean I agree, or disagree.
Stu Bykofsky
Friendship
A day of remembrance, and frustration
Christmas is near, so I decided to go to Bethlehem. No, not the one on the West Bank. The one near Allentown. And not to celebrate a birth of an infant, but to memorialize an adult’s life ended. Dick Claussen was a dear friend, a friendship born in the
Justice
Inga Saffron is a big, fat liar, says jury verdict
I sued the Inquirer and Inga Saffron 3 ½ years ago knowing the difficulty of prevailing in a defamation suit. As an indication of the quirkiness of the law, the first judge to hear the case, James Crumlish, ruled I was not a public figure. The last judge, Glynnis Hill, decided
Journalism
No, I am not AWOL. I am in court
I’ve been a little less active on social media and on this blog for the past week because I’ve been in a City Hall courtroom. The defamation suit I filed more than three years ago against the Philadelphia Inquirer and Inga Saffron is now in the hands of
Military
My transition from Army to Navy
A friend of mine — OK, one of my lawyers — said he’d like to attend Army-Navy one of these days. (It won’t be here again, where it belongs, until 2027.) The iconic game brings million$ to the city but, more importantly, it brings patriotic spirit to Philadelphia. I had
Immigration
A smart, small compromise on immigration
There’s a glimmer of hope in the Senate as Democrat Krysten Sinema of Arizona and Republican Thom Tillis of North Carolina are working on a small-bore immigration proposal, as the session comes to an end. The major points, according to reporting by the Washington Post, is to extend for
Politics
The nightmare of Mayor Helen Gym
I was having a nightmare the other night, and I awoke in a cold sweat. I rushed to the bathroom and splashed cold water on my face and turned on KYW NewsRadio. OMG! It wasn’t a nightmare. The identity-obsessed Helen Gym is running for mayor. First, the good news.
Culture
Today’s toon
While I wait for kickoff…
Democracy
Why I can’t hate Iran’s soccer team
Let’s pretend I am going to watch soccer football Tuesday at 2. Unlike people in the stadium, I can uncork a cold one, while I laugh at whatever Budweiser paid for sponsorship. Naturally, I root for Team U.S.A. — always. But I don’t hate the opposing team,
Uncategorized
A death spoils this Thanksgiving
I could never forget the birthday of one of my closest friends Dick Claussen was born in Brooklyn on the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, thrusting America into world war and into a position of leading the free world. His memorable birthday was Dec. 7. He died on the
Politics
Saving the GOP from itself
In my book, Democrats are often driven more by emotion and identity politics than by facts, while Republicans are driven by personality and vengeance. Example: Donald J. Trump. So the very first thing they do after achieving the slimmest majority in the House is to announce an investigation into Hunter
Politics
Is impeachment the right fit for D.A. Krasner?
When it comes to defense district attorney Larry Krasner, I am deeply conflicted. Not about his performance, which has been abysmal, despite one or two spots of light — such a reviewing questionable convictions, or attacking cops who lie on the stand. Knowing where he was coming from — the George Soros