Lon Snowden, fugitive NSA leaker Edward Snowden's dad, does not believe Russian President Vladimir Putin will capitulate and hand his son over after President Obama canceled his September meeting with him. Um, in the grand scheme of things, I didn't realize Edward Snowden was that important. A responsible father would tell his son to come home and face the music instead of … [Read more...] about Edward Snowden’s Dad: Vladimir Putin Will Not ‘Cave’ After President Obama Cancels Meeting
‘United Global Front’ Defeats America in Snowden Affair (Huanqiu, China)
Does the eventual securing of Edward Snowden in Russia demonstrate the strength and wisdom of growing strategic ties between Moscow and Beijing? According to this editorial from China's state-run Huanqiu, the two countries, adhering to a kind of burden-sharing arrangement, worked to further the interests of Moscow by boosting its diplomatic clout, exposed America's moral … [Read more...] about ‘United Global Front’ Defeats America in Snowden Affair (Huanqiu, China)
The Best Argument for the Minimum Wage is Moral, not Economic
Economists on left has aptly noted that productivity has increased dramatically over the past 30 years, with no similar increase in wages (Schmitt). Others (Card and Krueger, but more recently Dube et al) have noted that apocalyptic predictions of mass unemployment have proved wrong in the past. Economists of the middle-out persuasion have shown how a higher minimum wage would … [Read more...] about The Best Argument for the Minimum Wage is Moral, not Economic
Taco Bell waffle taco: Chain expands breakfast test
Taco Bell waffle taco: Chain expands breakfast test (via The Christian Science Monitor) Copyright ImageClick to View The Taco Bell waffle taco is the fast-food chain;s top seller during breakfast hours at the five Southern California restaurants where they were tested earlier this year. So the chain is rolling out the waffle taco to 100… … [Read more...] about Taco Bell waffle taco: Chain expands breakfast test
Bipartisan Response to Terrorism Threat: America’s Fleeting Arab Spring
It's a classic case of deja vu, and you get that sinking, ominous feeling. And then a (momentarily) optimistic one. The sinking feeling: reports about a new al-Qaeda terrorist threat that sounded alarmingly like reports published in the summer of 2001 about confident terrorist chatter picked up by intelligence services prefacing 9/11 -- a catastrophe shown by history to be … [Read more...] about Bipartisan Response to Terrorism Threat: America’s Fleeting Arab Spring
Why the Lies? (Guest Voice)
Why the lies? by Peter W. Johnson There have always been lies and conspiracy charges in American politics. One of my earliest memories of being aware of this fact was during the smear campaign against Barry Goldwater during his bid for the Presidency in 1964. At that time his critics circulated the myth that he was just dying to drop the Atomic bomb on North Vietnam—in … [Read more...] about Why the Lies? (Guest Voice)
Call for Russia to be stripped of Olympics over gay law
Call for Russia to be stripped of Olympics over gay law (via AFP) Russia on Wednesday faced a mounting campaign against its hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi after passing what campaigners called "barbaric" anti-gay legislation, six months before the opening of its biggest ever sporting event. British actor… … [Read more...] about Call for Russia to be stripped of Olympics over gay law
Could Ariel Castro Spark the Next Civil Rights craze? (Guest Voice)
Could Ariel Castro Spark the Next Civil Rights craze? by John Falco No one is talking about it now, but you can feel like it’s going to happen. The rights of pedophiles like him will one day soon creep into every day conversation. As much as liberals claim to be more open minded than conservative religious types, the fact is: we all have sexual relations. According to a … [Read more...] about Could Ariel Castro Spark the Next Civil Rights craze? (Guest Voice)
Happy anniversary, Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky (Guest Voice)
Happy anniversary, Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky (via NewsWorks) National Interest Dick [email protected] August 6, 2013 By Dick Polman Nobody seems to have noticed that last night marked the 20th anniversary of a rare act of conscience on Capitol Hill. A congresswoman from the Philadelphia suburbs… … [Read more...] about Happy anniversary, Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky (Guest Voice)
John Cornyn, Liberal?
What could it possibly say about the Tea Party in Texas when they apparently consider Senator John Cornyn too liberal and want Louis Gohmert to run against him in the Republican primaries? Apparently their main motivation is Cornyn's refusal to support the idea of shutting down the government if Obamacare isn't defunded. Is their hatred of Obamacare that extreme? Do … [Read more...] about John Cornyn, Liberal?
Welcome Back To Arizona, Mr. President
Remember, these are the jerks who invited the President to speak to ASU and wouldn't give the traditional BS honorary degree because he didn't have a "body of work." I am not going to "moderate" my comments on this racism, because, as Arizonan Barry Goldwater noted, I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that … [Read more...] about Welcome Back To Arizona, Mr. President
Why Isn’t Rick Santorum the GOP’s Front Runner?
At first glance, you'd think that with many of his positinos former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum would be a natural for the party's front-runner. But that is not the case. The question is "why"? Andrew Sullivan has this roundup that provides some answers. … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t Rick Santorum the GOP’s Front Runner?
VIDEOS: Barack Obama on the Tonight Show
Last night President Barack Obama made his sixth appearance on Jay Leno's Tonight Show. Here are some videos: Obama on his birthday, embassy closures and global travel warning. Obama on the NSA, Edward Snowden and privacy: Obama on Vladimir Putin and attending the G20 summit. Obama on boosting the middle class and fixing infrastructure. Obama on … [Read more...] about VIDEOS: Barack Obama on the Tonight Show
Obama says Al-Qaeda ‘hammered’ but terror threat real
Obama says Al-Qaeda 'hammered' but terror threat real (via AFP) President Barack Obama insisted Wednesday that Al-Qaeda's leaders were on the ropes, but admitted the threats that have closed US embassies across the Middle East must be taken seriously. His remarks to around 3,000 Marines at Camp Pendleton military… … [Read more...] about Obama says Al-Qaeda ‘hammered’ but terror threat real
Intercepted Al Qaeda Conference Call Blew Up Its Plot
When Ayman al Zawahiri reached out and touched terrorists on a conference all it was intercepted by intelligence." width="640" height="360" class="size-full wp-image-185254" /> When Ayman al Zawahiri.reached out and touched terrorists on a conference all it was intercepted by intelligence.[/caption] heard of the old World War II saying "Loose lips sink ships?" A report in … [Read more...] about Intercepted Al Qaeda Conference Call Blew Up Its Plot
Congress: Do As I Say Not As I Do
So looks like Congress (and presumably the Executive branch too) won't have to follow the rules we will on the Affordable Care Act. … [Read more...] about Congress: Do As I Say Not As I Do
Sun’s Magnetic Field Forecast to Flip by Year End
Sun’s Magnetic Field Forecast to Flip by Year End (via Environment News Service) STANFORD, California, August 6, 2013 (ENS) – The Sun’s giant magnetic field is forecast to reverse itself sometime in November or December with consequences for the entire solar system, according to measurements from NASA-supported observatories… … [Read more...] about Sun’s Magnetic Field Forecast to Flip by Year End
President Obama Cancels Meeting with Vladimir Putin Over Edward Snowden Asylum
BREAKING NEWS: President Obama cancels meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Edward Snowden asylum, as tensions escalate. During his appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' President Obama accused Russia of slipping back into 'Cold War thinking' and a 'Cold War mentality' at times. He also ripped Russia on its anti-gay laws, saying he has "no patience for countries that … [Read more...] about President Obama Cancels Meeting with Vladimir Putin Over Edward Snowden Asylum
A-Rod, Lou Gehrig: “Pride of the Yankees”
They won’t be making any movies with that title about A-Rod. His tawdry downfall won’t ever be mentioned in the same breath as Lou Gehrig’s accomplishments or allowed to sully that heroic figure in the Stadium’s Monument Park. “I’m fighting for my life,” Alex Rodriguez told reporters yesterday. “I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will.” Against … [Read more...] about A-Rod, Lou Gehrig: “Pride of the Yankees”
Anthony Weiner’s new political melt down
The Weiner is now all but officially done. With his latest descent beneath the norms of how American political candidates should behave, you can now say that former Rep. Anthony Weiner is a real weenie. He gave an example of ageist, almost threatening bullying in a reply to 69-year-old George McDonald, who's running against him for New York City mayor. McDonald has been blunt … [Read more...] about Anthony Weiner’s new political melt down