Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Jimmy Carter — gasp! — defends Donald Trump
Jimmy Carter -- yes, that Jimmy Carter, the Habitat for Humanity hammering former president who could never be confused, by any stretch of the imagination, as the slightest bit conservative -- actually offered up words of defense for Donald Trump. Check the skies for flying pigs. Published October 23, 2017
Mark Cuban: Make up your mind — or shhh
Celebrity "Shark Tank" show's Mark Cuban said he is "seriously considering" running for the White House in 2020, Donald Trump be danged. Now there's a race that should be interesting to watch. If it ever happens, of course. Which is may, or may not, or could, or very well won't, apparently depending on the time of day, record of interview, and heat of the moment. In other words: Make up your mind already. Or shhhh. Published October 23, 2017
Donald Trump’s conservative critics missing forest for trees
Donald Trump is president. Some in the Republican Party can't get over that fact. But they should. Who else but Donald Trump could take this much political heat, and still fight for what matters most -- the spirit of America? Published October 21, 2017
‘Run like you’re being chased by a rapist’ track coach fired — but why?
Ken Miller, 76, a Bronx Science High School cross-country coach, was just fired for telling his female runners to "run like you're being chased by a rapist." But why? What's wrong with what he said? Oughtn't young girls run from their would-be rapists? Published October 20, 2017
Nancy Pelosi, Chelsea Handler: How low can you go
How low can you go -- that's the line that comes to mind while reading of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's recent sit-down with Chelsea Handler. Yes, that Chelsea Handler -- the one who's known 'round comedy circles as never-too-busy-to-go-vulgar. Published October 20, 2017
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, John McCain, three peas in a cowards’ pod
Once upon a time, there was a moral concept that taught if you had a problem with somebody, you went to that person directly and spoke of that matter in private -- you didn't throw darts at public walls. Then came Sen. John McCain. And in speedy order, then came George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Published October 20, 2017
Chris Long, NFLer, shows how it’s done
Hey NFL kneelers: This is how you do it. This is how you fight a cause -- press an agenda -- push a platform. Effectively, that is. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long's foundation announced this week that the NFLer's final ten paychecks in 2017 would be given to charity. Published October 19, 2017
George Will high-fives elitism, paints Donald Trump as idiot
George Will, so-called voice of the conservatives -- but really, spokesman for the elites in the Republican Party -- slammed President Donald Trump on national television as an idiot. And he did it in that quasi-clever English style of feigning compliment while poking sarcastic fun. Gotta love the English sense of humor, right? Published October 19, 2017
Quebec’s smart ban on burqa-wearers from public services
President Donald Trump may be fighting off accusations -- unfounded and ridiculous -- that his travel ban on terror hotspot tourists is actually a Muslim ban. But in Quebec, it's much, much closer to the real thing, Lawmakers there just passed a bill barring those who wear face coverings -- yes, like the niqab, like the burqa -- from accessing public services. Published October 19, 2017
NFL missed golden opportunity
Commissioner Roger Goodell emerged from a meeting with NFL players and owners and announced, indirectly, that it was still A-OK to kneel for the national anthem. "We did not ask for that," he said, in answer to a question about whether the league would demand players stand. And in so doing, the NFL has missed a golden opportunity to soothe and calm tensions. Published October 19, 2017
John McCain unleashes — unfairly — on Fox’s Peter Doocy
Sen. John McCain -- ya gotta quit. Seriously, sorry for the brain cancer and all. But the fact that you're still a sitting senator means you're open to constituent accountability -- and criticism. And this latest unhinged blasting of Peter Doocy of Fox News is truly unwarranted. Published October 18, 2017
United Airlines officers fired for on-plane manhandling — but it’s not enough
Officers involved in a widely reported April manhandling of a United Airlines passenger they forcibly removed were just fired by Chicago Department of Aviation administrators. But the two who lost their jobs were not named. Why not? Published October 18, 2017
Russia tables turn, roping Clinton, Obama, Holder, not Trump
The tables have turned and what was once the media's favorite message -- President Donald Trump colluded with Russia to steal the election -- has now grown silent. Apparently, it's Bill and Hillary Clinton who've been doing the behind-scenes and suspicious dealings with Russia all along. Oh, and perhaps others in the Barack Obama administration, too. Published October 18, 2017
John McCain, of all people, blasts at nationalism
You'd think Sen. John McCain, who in part platformed his North Vietnam prisoner-of-war status into a long-running and lucrative political career, would understand better than the average bear the importance of an America First, Other Countries Second mentality -- you know, the kind ushered in nationwide by President Donald Trump. But he doesn't. Published October 17, 2017
Harvey Weinstein, Bill Clinton: A money trail of sexual scandals
Just when you thought the Harvey Weinstein scandal couldn't go any deeper -- now here comes the Bill Clinton connection. Apparently, Harvey helped buddy Bill bail out from his Monica Lewinsky troubles, financially speaking, that is. Published October 17, 2017
Opioid deaths drop in marijuana-legal Colorado
A new study has found that fewer individuals died from opioid overdoses in one state where marijuana has been legalized. Interesting. And worthy of more, much more study. Published October 17, 2017
Pope Francis, biblically challenged, blames climate change — again
Once again, Pope Francis has pressed forward the mantra that much of the world's problems -- hunger, overrun borders -- are due to man's failures to stop wars and address climate change. This is odd, given a more biblical perspective might say, oh let's see, wars come from evil desires and hunger, in large part, from wars. Published October 17, 2017
Dana Loesch, latest victim of the lunatic left
Dana Loesch, familiar face of Second Amendment activism, says she's been driven from her home, forced to move, because lunatics on the left have threatened -- repeatedly -- to harm her. Published October 16, 2017
Colin Kaepernick, the left’s example of How to Make Money
Traditionalists believe the way to success is to work hard, work tough and work determined, and eventually, the doors to the sought-after goal will crack then open. The left believes more in grievances and lawsuits. Can you say Colin Kaepernick? Published October 16, 2017
Donald Trump won’t be impeached
Listen up, Impeach Trump crowd: President Donald Trump's not going to be impeached. He won't. So let it go. Move on -- and take your MoveOn.org money with you. Published October 16, 2017
