When it comes to the U.S. and Russian narratives on Syria, it appears that never shall the twain meet. Columnist Andrei Sidorchik of Russia's Argumenty i Facty considers the Western case for action against the Assad regime not only factually false, but logically absurd, and the product of a foreign policy intent on only one thing: installing a more compliant tool in … [Read more...] about False Flag in Syria: Action Only Hitler Could Admire! (Argumenty i Facty, Russia)
Fox’s Bill O’Reilly Apologizes for saying no Republicans invited to March on Washington ceremony
Fox News' Bill O'Reilly has apologized for his role in being one a large number of conservative talkers and bloggers who said no Republicans were invited to the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington: The mistake — entirely on me," O'Reilly said on his show Thursday. "I simply assumed that since all the speakers were liberal Democrats, Republicans … [Read more...] about Fox’s Bill O’Reilly Apologizes for saying no Republicans invited to March on Washington ceremony
Cory Booker, sexuality, and the GOP’s regressive politics
A new issue has been raised about Newark Mayor Cory Booker, the emerging Democratic Party star running to be senator of New Jersey: his sexuality. And who will benefit from the resulting reaction? Booker. The catalyst was a profile in The Washington Post, in which it was noted how he keeps his life private. Booker made this statement: "Because how unfair is it to a … [Read more...] about Cory Booker, sexuality, and the GOP’s regressive politics
Going It Alone And Lighting The Flames Of Impeachment
Britain will not join us. In a parliamentary system, where the Prime Minister’s party controls the House of Commons, a rebuke has come that many in Britain believe will echo through history as Prime Minister Cameron has been blocked by a coalition, necessarily including members of his own party, from joining a U. S. military strike on Syria. France is backing away from what … [Read more...] about Going It Alone And Lighting The Flames Of Impeachment
Chuck Hagel on Syria: ‘Talking to Allies, Talking to Congress’
On the last stop of a trip to four countries in Southeast Asia, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met with Philippine government and defense leaders and held a press conference in Manila. The following questions and answers are relevant to the Syrian crisis: Q: My question is for Secretary Hagel. Sir, is there anything that the Assad regime can do right now to … [Read more...] about Chuck Hagel on Syria: ‘Talking to Allies, Talking to Congress’
U.S. Government Assessment of Syria’s Use of Chemical Weapons
The White House has just released the unclassified “U.S. Government Assessment of the Syrian Government’s Use of Chemical Weapons on August 21, 2013.” The report starts as follows: The United States Government assesses with high confidence that the Syrian government carried out a chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburbs on August 21, 2013. We further assess … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Assessment of Syria’s Use of Chemical Weapons
50 Years Later, Lewis A Pillar Of Dr. King’s “Dream”
Historic Tidbit: The song "Change is Gonna Come" by legendary singer Sam Cooke is often considered a prelude to the Civil Rights movement. It is one of the most introspected, moving songs that is extremely underrated. The original hero of the original March (Life Magazine photo) This week, millions of Americans got to capture or relive an iconic, history changing event … [Read more...] about 50 Years Later, Lewis A Pillar Of Dr. King’s “Dream”
The Weight on Obama’s Shoulders
WASHINGTON -- President Obama's words from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial were bound to be criticized as underwhelming, no matter what he said. The context, though, was nothing short of mind-blowing. It was a classic no-win situation: On Wednesday, at the 50th anniversary commemoration of the March on Washington, Obama stood where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. … [Read more...] about The Weight on Obama’s Shoulders
UPDATE: Full Text of John Kerry’s Statement on Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry will make a statement on the situation in Syria in the Department’s Treaty Room at 12:30 p.m. ET. The event will be streamed live here UPDATE: Secretary of State John Kerry made a powerful statement to the nation -- to the world -- on the situation in Syria. He told the American people that the evidence that Assad -- whom he called a “thug … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Full Text of John Kerry’s Statement on Syria
Syria: How to Destroy Its Chemical Weapons?
One of the concerns -- and a very valid one -- that has been expressed here and elsewhere about a military strike designed to take out or neutralize Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal, is that such a strike could release and disperse the chemical agents without destroying them, with disastrous consequences. According to USA Today, the U.S. military has been working on … [Read more...] about Syria: How to Destroy Its Chemical Weapons?
Breaking Bad’s Hank and Marie react to Miley Cyrus twerking on the Video Music Awards (Video)
Many people were stunned to see Miley Cyrus twerking in a production number on the Music Video Awrds -- and that included Hank and Marie from the hit show "Breaking Bad": OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST: --Donald Trump and Miley Cyrus: Separated at birth? --Bashar Assad and Miley Cyrus (Cartoon of the Year) --Twerkin’ Boehner (Cartoon) --Miley Cyrus twerks it … [Read more...] about Breaking Bad’s Hank and Marie react to Miley Cyrus twerking on the Video Music Awards (Video)
NBC poll: Half of Americans Oppose Big Military Action In Syria
"We don't want another Vietnam...or Iraq...or Afghanistan." That seems to be the message in a new NBC poll that finds 50 percent of America is opposed to extensive military action in Syria. But they will back a more limited military action -- providing Congress approves it. It's increasingly clear that President Barack Obama's course to respond to the Syrian government's use … [Read more...] about NBC poll: Half of Americans Oppose Big Military Action In Syria
President Obama Signs Two New Executive Orders on Gun Control
The White House issued a press release detailing two more executive orders President Obama signed off over gun control. Of course, the right wing is none too pleased that he is flexing his muscles. As expected, the National Rifle Association freaked out. NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said "prohibiting the re-importation of firearms into the U.S. that were manufactured 50 or … [Read more...] about President Obama Signs Two New Executive Orders on Gun Control
Fowl Development: Is McDonald’s to blame for last year’s chicken wing shortage?
Is McDonald's to blame for last year's chicken wing shortage? The answer is HERE. … [Read more...] about Fowl Development: Is McDonald’s to blame for last year’s chicken wing shortage?
Twerkin’ Boehner (Cartoon)
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Twerkin’ Boehner (Cartoon)
Miley Cyrus twerks it (Cartoon)
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UK Commons Votes No on Syria: Blow to Cameron
Blow to Cameron as parliament rejects Syria action (via AFP) MPs voted against military action in Syria in a stunning defeat for Prime Minister David Cameron. The government was defeated by just 13 votes in the House of Commons Thursday in its bid for a "strong humanitarian response" to the alleged use of chemical… … [Read more...] about UK Commons Votes No on Syria: Blow to Cameron
The Growing Obesity Epedemic
Anyone who opens their eyes and pays attention knows there are more overweight people. We are told it is because we eat bad food and don't get enough exercise. But is it really that simple? According to David Berreby maybe not. And so the authorities tell us, ever more loudly, that we are fat — disgustingly, world-threateningly fat. We must take ourselves in hand and … [Read more...] about The Growing Obesity Epedemic
Thank God the Kremlin Does Not Read the Washington Post. But Wait!
Readers know exactly where I stand on the NSA surveillance activities -- they must change -- and on how I feel about the way Mr. Snowden revealed those abuses: Snowden broke the law. Setting all that aside, we now learn -- thanks to Mr. Snowden and the Washington Post -- details of the 2013, $52.6 ‘’black budget.” OK, no big deal, we kind of knew, you say. In response to … [Read more...] about Thank God the Kremlin Does Not Read the Washington Post. But Wait!
‘Moral Obscenity’ a Flimsy Pretext for Illegal War (Huanqiu, China)
As adamantly as U.S. and British diplomats like Secretary of State Kerry and Foreign Minister William Hague unequivocally insist on the need to attack Syria as punishment for using chemical weapons, Russian, Chinese and Iranian diplomats are just as adamant that such an attack is not based on the facts and would cause more harm than good - particularly to their interests. This … [Read more...] about ‘Moral Obscenity’ a Flimsy Pretext for Illegal War (Huanqiu, China)