Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Millennials, unschooled in political truths, pine for third party
Apparently, neither Democrats nor Republicans are resonating with the youth of America. But rather than fight it out, millennials want an entirely new system. Fully 71 percent of millennials say the country needs a third political party. Published November 30, 2017
Donald Trump blasts Joe Scarborough over dead intern
President Donald Trump, in characteristic Trump fashion, took to Twitter to weigh in on the Matt Lauer firing -- and other things. What other things? Oh, nothing much. Just the small matter of a dead intern. Published November 29, 2017
Matt Lauer, NBC’s “Today’ face, fired for Olympics-tied sex assault claims
Matt Lauer, of NBC fame, has been fired, the latest in a long -- and ever-growing longer -- list of celebrity males who've been accused of some sort of sexual misconduct. Published November 29, 2017
Obama IG guy flags ‘strategic coordination’ of State, Clinton on emails
Here's something you don't hear every day -- but an inspector general who was actually appointed by Barack Obama told Tucker Carlson of Fox News that there was "strategic coordination" taking place among the State Department, Campaign Team Hillary Clinton, certain key legal minds and politicos on Capitol Hill, regarding the behind-scenes talk of The Emails. Published November 29, 2017
Hillary Clinton, again, suggests misogyny for White House fail
Hillary Clinton just can't get it through her head that the reason she lost the White House in 2016 was that she didn't offer what voters wanted. Once again, she's floundering for reasons. Once again, she's talking up the woman angle. Published November 28, 2017
Black Lives Matter’s ‘BlackXmas’ only as non-racist as ‘WhiteXmas’
Black Lives Matter has started a campaign to get all the black people in America to boycott all the stores run by white people in America, and shop only those outlets owned and operated by black people. But don't worry -- that's not racist. Published November 28, 2017
Keith Olbermann, retiring, predicts The End of Trump
Progressive provocateur Keith Olbermann, who currently hosts the online "The Resistance" show, said he's retiring from political commentary. And one of his last political commentaries? That President Donald Trump would leave the White House sometime within the next 13 months, The Hill reported. Don't bank on it. Published November 28, 2017
Roy Moore story takes strange Project Veritas twist
James O'Keefe of Project Veritas name and fame tried to out The Washington Post in an undercover video and audio recording as biased against Roy Moore, on an intentional witch hunt to take down the Alabama candidate. But he fell short. The Post, during fact-checking, caught on to the sting. Published November 28, 2017
John McCain’s epic tantrum f-bombs Hillary Clinton, rips Donald Trump
Say what you will about Sen. John McCain -- but the man sure knows how to throw a temper tantrum. Published November 27, 2017
Joe Scarborough on sex-scandalized John Conyers: He’s ‘still an icon’
John Conyers, under fire from women who've accused him of sexual misconduct, may have stepped aside from his ranking Judiciary Committee position. But to left-leaning notables like MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Conyers is still an "icon," worthy and deserving of political admiration and support. Published November 27, 2017
Reindeer massacre casts dark shadow on Christmas
Apparently, more than 100 reindeer in Norway have been killed over the last few days. This certainly doesn't bode well for Santa believers. Or, for holiday spirits, for that matter. Published November 27, 2017
Susan Sarandon: ‘Hillary people’ wished I was ‘raped’
Susan Sarandon, the 70-year-old Hollywood actress who just made national headlines for saying she was glad Hillary Clinton didn't win the election, says she's been subjected to death threats for her political views. My, how the Democrats hate a dissenter. Published November 27, 2017
America on fire, as love for God cools
America was built on Judeo-Christian principles, steered into existence by Founding Fathers who believed -- yes, even the less religious ones -- that this republic could not survive absent a moral, virtuous people. My, how wise the founders. That was then. This is now: Roy Moore. Al Franken. Published November 22, 2017
Mark Levin lands Fox News show
Mark Levin, conservative radio host and noted author, has just announced a gig with Fox News for Sunday evenings. It's called "Life, Liberty & Levin." Published November 21, 2017
Harvard accused of ducking, dodging affirmative action complaint
Harvard University, which has been placed under U.S. Department of Justice scrutiny for alleged violations of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, was just told to turn over documents by Dec. 1 or face legal challenge from the federal agency. Published November 21, 2017
Charlie Rose, accused of nonconsensual nakedness before women, suspended
Charlie Rose, the staid 75-year-old CBS News voice and presence with a "This Morning" and "60 Minutes" history, was just suspended over allegations from eight women that he sexually harassed them -- including walking naked before them absent their permission. Published November 21, 2017
Trump rips Marshawn Lynch, U.S. anthem sitter, Mexico anthem stander
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch decided to stand during the playing of the national anthem in the leadup to Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots, and for that, President Donald Trump sent out a scathing tweet, soundly criticizing him. Oh, did I forget to mention it was Mexico's national anthem that played in the background? Published November 20, 2017
Sex study shows Brit teens going wild
A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health has found today's British teens are taking a more creative approach to sex than their parents, experimenting with more -- trying out new "trends" in sexual practices. And now experts say schools need to teach all this new sex as normal. Published November 20, 2017
Ralph Shortey, Oklahoma pro-Trump Republican, also a child sex trafficker
Former Oklahoma state Sen. Ralph Shortey, a Republican who actually headed up President Donald Trump's campaign in that state, agreed to plead guilty to a charge of child sex trafficking. If Americans learn nothing else from this, it should be this: Evil comes in all forms, even cloaked in Christian conservatism. Published November 20, 2017
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
