Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Al Franken’s astonishing pardon — from a feminist, no less
Kate Harding, a feminist writer who's penned the book "Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance and Revolution in Trump's America," said that Sen. Al Franken should do penance for his sexual assault -- you know, the one captured in part on camera -- but not resign from political office. Harding's logic? He's a Democrat and his political voice is needed in Washington, D.C., she said. Astonishing. Published November 18, 2017
Brian Kilmeade, Fox Radio, on latest Roy Moore allegations: ‘I would kick his head in’
Here's a bit that's bound to ratchet all the fiery commentary surrounding Roy Moore even more. During discussion with Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about a woman who alleged Alabama's Moore called her high school to ask her for a date -- at a time when Moore was in his 30s -- Brian Kilmeade, on his Fox News Radio show, went this side of blunt and said: If that were my daughter, I'd kick Moore in the head. Published November 18, 2017
Al Franken’s days are numbered
Sen. Al Franken, who was just outed on a photograph wearing a big smile and groping the chest of a journalist while she slept, is now facing growing calls -- many, from within his own liberal-minded ranks -- to resign. This, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer both agreed to put Franken before the ethics committee fires for review. His days are numbered. Published November 17, 2017
Sylvester Stallone now fights off sex assault claim
Sylvester Stallone, of Hollywood's "Rocky" movie series fame, is apparently next on the ever-growing list of Tinsel Town notables to face allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviors. Published November 17, 2017
Chelsea Handler apologizes to Juanita Broaddrick: ‘I believe you’
Chelsea Handler, leftist activist-slash-comedian, issued an apology to Juanita Broaddrick, the woman who accused Bill Clinton years ago of rape, and said -- prepare to gasp -- "I believe you." The left's long line of defense for all-things-Clinton is finally crumbling. Published November 16, 2017
Democrats, a la Ozzy, board Crazy Train to impeachment
Cue Ozzy Osbourne. The Democrats have finally boarded the Crazy Train. Published November 16, 2017
Roy Moore — for the good of conservatism, it’s time to go
America affords each and every citizen the right of due process, the presumption of innocence over guilt, the constitutional right to stand before one's accusers and face the courtroom music. And that includes Roy Moore. But for the good of the Republican Party -- for the good of the conservative cause -- it's time he stepped aside and let another fill his shoes. He simply can't be effective any longer. Published November 16, 2017
Nikki Haley quite rightly rocks U.N. boat on Venezuela
Human rights matter -- that's the message a resolute U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley just sent the Security Council's way, reminding that Venezuela, land of the socialists, shouldn't be allowed to skate on civil abuses. This is why Haley rocks. She's unafraid to take the high ground on behalf of America, even when world players disapprove. Published November 16, 2017
Roy Moore? How about Joe Biden
If Roy Moore has a seedy past when it comes to sexual improprieties with underage and young girls -- at least, allegedly -- and should therefore drop his aspirations for higher political office, then so, too, should Joe Biden. Published November 15, 2017
Mark Levin to Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan: ‘Resign’
Conservative radio star Mark Levin sent a blunt rebuke Republican leadership's way, calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Paul Ryan to step away from their offices and resign. It's not going to happen, of course. But plenty in conservative camps would back that call nevertheless. Published November 15, 2017
Rose McGowan, of Harvey Weinstein outing fame, up on coke charges
This isn't going to sit well with the whole sexual harassment debacle that's been shaking and roiling media coverage of late. Published November 15, 2017
Gay marriage poised to become law of Australia land
Australia is about to become the next government that rubber-stamps gay marriage. At least this time -- unlike in America -- the majority of voters seem to have approved. Published November 15, 2017
Congressional talks on sex harassment boil with hypocrisy
Come on, now. A House committee on Capitol Hill is holding a hearing on sexual harassment, to discern what policies, going forward, ought to be implemented to stop sexual harassment? And what's that you say, Lassie -- the Senate side of things just passed a resolution that makes clear members, staff and even interns have to attend training on how to steer clear of sexual harassment? Published November 14, 2017
Church of England tells schools to let kids experiment with genders
The Church of England sent a somewhat shocking message to schools around the country, telling administrators they ought to let students try out different genders. The new suggested anti-bully policy? Let the boys be girls, if they want; the girls, be boys. Published November 14, 2017
Jeff Flake: I’ll back a Democrat over Roy Moore
Sen. Jeff Flake, the retiring Arizonan Republican -- the one who recently penned a book that contained sharp criticisms of President Donald Trump and the direction this commander-in-chief was taking the GOP -- said he'd back a Democrat before voting for Roy Moore. Sigh. Published November 14, 2017
Republican ‘exodus’ nothing but an anti-Donald Trump myth
There's a lot of media talk lately about all the Republicans who are leaving office, refusing to seek re-election, resigning for some new venture or another -- and the talk of the town is that these pols are leaving in some sort of mixture of disgust, horror and sadness at the direction the party's taking, post-President Donald Trump. But this is a bit of faked news. Published November 14, 2017
Matt Drudge lets loose on The Washington Post
Matt Drudge of Drudge Report fame unleashed on The Washington Post on Twitter, calling out the media outlet for a headline and story that seemed to suggest the popular site was pro-Russia. This is a well-deserved smack-down of The Post. Published November 13, 2017
Roger Goodell’s ‘unseemly,’ ‘offensive’ salary quest
Roger Goodell, the much-beleaguered NFL commissioner -- the one who will probably go down as Most Tone Deaf football league chief in history, at least when it comes to respecting fans' wishes -- has reportedly asked for a $49.5 million annual salary for life in his recent contract negotiations. Oh, and a private jet, too. Oh, and lifetime health benefits for his family. Published November 13, 2017
Roy Moore to sue The Washington Post
Roy Moore, the Republican's nominee in the Alabama fight for the U.S. Senate seat, announced he's going to sue The Washington Post for the series of stories that implicate him in sexual dalliances with underage girls 40 years ago. He said this as political players in his own party were folding like cheap card tables to get him to quit. Published November 13, 2017
The power of charity over government
TJX Companies, Inc., the corporate owners of Marshalls, T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods, announced just recently that even though its shops' doors have been closed for more than six weeks in hurricane-plagued Puerto Rico, all its employees will still be paid. This is how America rolls. Published November 11, 2017
