: arnhempro, georgia, 'times new roman', serif;" data-blogger-escaped-style="background-color: white; color: #353535; font-family: ArnhemPro, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px;">Republicans in the House of Representatives voted today to approve a version of the American Health Care Act, their bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. The biggest effects … [Read more...] about AHCA May Cost GOP the House
Does it Matter Who uses the Bathroom? Transgender Rights in Bigger Context
We were politically obsessed about the bathroom. Everyone had an opinion, including people like me who try to be aggressively apathetic to the issue. It’s a miracle that a tangential issue became national political conversation - aren’t there other important things to worry about like the economy, geopolitics, and the broader fight for LGBTQ civil rights? I’ll admit, though, … [Read more...] about Does it Matter Who uses the Bathroom? Transgender Rights in Bigger Context
On Day Of Obamacare Vote, History Indicates Lots of Dynamics In Play As Leaders Try To Get To Yes
For the first time in years, House leaders will put to a vote legislation of enormous ramifications that could go either way. The vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act has been a roller coaster from the get-go and in fact was pulled once before (literally as it was being debated on the floor) because it was going to fail by a wide margin. Almost no one thinks that'll be the … [Read more...] about On Day Of Obamacare Vote, History Indicates Lots of Dynamics In Play As Leaders Try To Get To Yes
Jimmy Kimmel’s philosophy lesson (With full Kimmel video)
ASHINGTON -- Those of us in the world of column-writing and policy wonkery ought to be humbled: It often takes a celebrity, preferably a comedian, to break through with an argument that transforms public understanding. In particularly successful cases, the celebrity demolishes conventions and blurts out a deep truth that only occasionally makes it into the day-to-day … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kimmel’s philosophy lesson (With full Kimmel video)
Ivanka Trump: Faux Feminist, President Whisperer & Accessorized Bling Peddler
Ivanka Trump did not, of course, get to choose her father. And as a rule, the children of presidents should be off limits from media scrutiny, or at least have a modicum of privacy away from the harsh glare of the 24/7 world in which celebrities live. But Ivanka is not just any president's kid. She is the First Daughter of a man whose vileness is without bounds, and her … [Read more...] about Ivanka Trump: Faux Feminist, President Whisperer & Accessorized Bling Peddler
This is why liberals are mad as hell at the press
Three quick examples illustrate why news media -- are digging their own graves with false equivalence and contorted (non-contextual) soundbites. 1. “If the election had been on October 27, I would be your president” If you heard or read anything about Hillary Clinton's interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, I'm certain that snippet was part of your news … [Read more...] about This is why liberals are mad as hell at the press
What a Difference a Day Makes?
Hillary Clinton sat with Christine Amanpour of CNN recently for a lengthy interview about the campaign. In advance of her book about the 2016 election due out this fall, Clinton took responsibility for a flawed campaign. However, she insisted that the statement made by James Comey, FBI director, on October 28, 2016, effectively turned the election against her. Comey announced … [Read more...] about What a Difference a Day Makes?
Golden Embolden (Houston, we have a problem)
APPNA is the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America of which I am a member. Today I woke up to this e-Newsletter from APPNA and its President. It sadly mentions two ongoing issues. 1- Increased vetting of APPNA physicians returning home after traveling abroad and including a past APPNA President to a point where many are now reluctant to travel … [Read more...] about Golden Embolden (Houston, we have a problem)
Homophobes Try to Take Down Colbert for ‘Homophobic’ Slurs
Seriously? Stephen Colbert in Hot Water Over ‘Homophobic’ Donald Trump Joke Joe Otterson / Variety — “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert is facing backlash for a joke he made about President Donald Trump on Monday night that many are calling “homophobic.” — During his opening monologue, Colbert went off on Trump … Yes. Seriously: … [Read more...] about Homophobes Try to Take Down Colbert for ‘Homophobic’ Slurs
Airlines abuse passengers, and Washington weighs a crackdown — on passengers
WASHINGTON -- This is what laissez faire looks like. Washington, in its wisdom, deregulated the airline industry and later looked the other way as it underwent a series of mega-mergers leaving a four-carrier oligopoly controlling 85 percent of the market. And what do we have to show for it? Reduced competition; packed cabins; tiny seats; proliferating fees for food, bags and … [Read more...] about Airlines abuse passengers, and Washington weighs a crackdown — on passengers
Cartoon: Paul Ryan’s Baby
Jimmy Kimmel used the monologue of his talk show on ABC Monday night to talk about his newborn son. It was a frightening story that had a happy ending. Shortly after his son was born it was discovered that he had heart defects and needed emergency surgery. Kimmel was very emotional in telling his story, which any parent would be. I’ll make a long story short and inform you … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Paul Ryan’s Baby
Harry Langdon: King of Silent Comedy best as a familial biography
Review by Doug Gibson It's been a long wait for a new biography, "Harry Langdon: King of Silent Comedy," (University Press of Kentucky, 2017). Author Gabriella Oldham began work on the project generations ago, with Langdon's wife, Mabel, who died in 2001. There was always talk of a biography from Mabel -- and indeed she is listed as a co-author, although the writing belongs … [Read more...] about Harry Langdon: King of Silent Comedy best as a familial biography
‘Worst Movie Ever Made’ (Guest Voice)
Even Jerry Lewis, who made it, calls it, "bad, bad, bad, embarrassingly bad." A film so absolutely awful that its humiliated writer-director locked it away almost as soon as he finished shooting it reportedly will join some of the greatest movies ever made Monday - when it's accepted by the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.… … [Read more...] about ‘Worst Movie Ever Made’ (Guest Voice)
The Dream of Europe- Shattered?
While America is obsessed with the machinations and tweets by President Trump, Europe is sailing in uncharted waters. After the devastation of two world wars during the first half of the 20th century, with tens of millions of soldiers and civilians dying, there was a dream by some prescient Europeans of a united continent, tied together economically to eliminate the threat of … [Read more...] about The Dream of Europe- Shattered?
Political Scientism – Beware the Enlightened Ones
It’s Not What You Believe. It’s How You Believe It George Orwell’s novel 1984 has been selling in large numbers to people scared of a lurch toward authoritarianism in the USA. I recently noted that both that book and Animal Farm were written not as a warning against a particular political ideology but against the implementation of any ideology, however progressive, by … [Read more...] about Political Scientism – Beware the Enlightened Ones
Reagan’s chief of staff nails the dysfunction of our current politics
Reams of data and analysis in recent years have shown how America’s political system is broken, how hyper-partisanship has ruined good-government policy initiatives and put Capitol Hill in constant gridlock. A tribal, “Yea Team” mentality among voters on the left and right has created a political polarization that is so stark that members of Congress overall are about as … [Read more...] about Reagan’s chief of staff nails the dysfunction of our current politics
Trump Sharply Cuts off CBS’s Dickerson when challenged (VIDEO)
Anyone who takes even one journalism class learns that reporters must be persistent. True, you won't win a popularity contest with a source by a)pressing him or her if her answer is evasive b)rephrasing the question and trying to get an answer. In most cases, the subject will try and fudge the answer or may even actually give a more specific answer. Enter President Donald … [Read more...] about Trump Sharply Cuts off CBS’s Dickerson when challenged (VIDEO)
Israel Independence Day: The Cineplex will never replace the memories
These are the springtime festival days of Israel—Holocaust Remembrance Day last week, Israel Independence Day today, Jerusalem Day soon. I remember when, several years ago, it was reported in the international media that a huge, luxury Cineplex was being constructed in the suburban Israeli community of Kfar-Saba. I retain some sensibilities regarding this matter–I was born … [Read more...] about Israel Independence Day: The Cineplex will never replace the memories
7 ingenious ways to deal with food waste
From tomato tires to toast-based beer pexels Every year, the United States throws away more than one third of the food it produces. That's 133 pounds of food waste, or about $161 billion in grub. But people all over the world are trying to find ways to stop the waste. Here are some of the most… … [Read more...] about 7 ingenious ways to deal with food waste
