Billionaire Donald Trump is riding high in the latest CNN/ORC Poll. If polls were a stock market you could say Donald Trump is booming. He's breaking his previous polling record. And this poll was before the carnage in San Bernardino and before Trump said "there's something going on" with Syrian Muslim refugees and said … [Read more...] about CNN/ORC Poll: Trump takes biggest lead yet, Jeb Bush nosedives
Are Better Days Ahead for Our Veterans?
Homelessness, suicide and unemployment, along with physical and mental health problems and drug and alcohol abuse issues, have continued to plague our veterans from recent wars. But there are some encouraging trends. Accusations that Veterans Administration (V.A.) health care facilities veterans were “underserving” or delaying care to its patients resulting in “the death … [Read more...] about Are Better Days Ahead for Our Veterans?
Saving the GOP from Itself
Lauren Fox describes the effort of three Republican Senators to save the party (or at least themselves) from its extremist, fact-challenged, political self-destruction on Planned Parenthood on Talking Points Memo. Three Republican senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski(R-AK) weren't about to let their party gut Planned Parenthood without a fight. … [Read more...] about Saving the GOP from Itself
Politix Update: Republicans Turn To Cruz As Their Savior As Concerns Turn To Panic
THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF VIOLENT CRIMINALS ARE DEMOCRATS. ~ TED CRUZ (November 30, 2015) The Anybody But Trump Express has been gaining steam as panic -- and I mean abject, white-knuckled panic -- over the possibility that a foul-mouthed billionaire upstart could back into the presidential nomination spreads through the Republican Party leadership, and the Mister … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Republicans Turn To Cruz As Their Savior As Concerns Turn To Panic
Authorities look for links to militants in San Bernardino mass murder
By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Lisa Baertlein SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Reuters) - The couple suspected of killing 14 people at a holiday party in California amassed thousands of rounds of ammunition and a dozen pipe bombs, authorities said on Thursday as they sought clues to the pair's motives and whether they had links to Islamist militants. Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, and his wife, … [Read more...] about Authorities look for links to militants in San Bernardino mass murder
Another drop in a bucket of blood
WASHINGTON -- The common denominator in mass shootings is the use of firearms. Variables such as political ideology, religious fervor and mental illness are motivating factors, but death comes from the gun. Until our society recognizes that simple truth, the list of place names that recently added Colorado Springs and San Bernardino will have no end. I don't … [Read more...] about Another drop in a bucket of blood
What Would Ron Paul say about the Attacks on Paris? (Guest Voice)
What Would Ron Paul say about the Attacks on Paris? by Thomas Hoffman With ISIS escalating it's presence through the most horrifying terrorist attacks France has ever experienced, France has already begun the process of retaliation. The terrorist ring leader Abdelhamid Abaaoud has been eliminated. With the economy in its current state, and ISIS on the rise we are in need … [Read more...] about What Would Ron Paul say about the Attacks on Paris? (Guest Voice)
So Wondering about a Mother Who Purposely Chooses Murder Over Loyalty to Her Own Child
I wonder. I dont have answers. I am a mother. A grandmother. I just so heart-heavy wonder how, and yes, I hold the woman to the higher heart bond with her little six month old child.... how can a woman who is so far grown, not a teenager, a woman closer to age 30 than 20... how can a woman who has had the sanctity of giving birth, and yes, it is painful, and yes it can be … [Read more...] about So Wondering about a Mother Who Purposely Chooses Murder Over Loyalty to Her Own Child
Greater Enthusiasm Seen For Sanders On Social Media Might Propel Him To Victory
Anyone on social media will not be surprised by this. The Washington Post displayed two word clouds from Zignal Labs showing what is being said about the candidates. The top is obviously on Hillary Clinton, and the bottom on Bernie Sanders: The words used to describe Clinton are quite different than those used in relation to Sanders, with the largest words being … [Read more...] about Greater Enthusiasm Seen For Sanders On Social Media Might Propel Him To Victory
Upcoming Site Changes – UPDATED
** UPDATE - 12/3/2015 ** Reminder to myself: when doing site security updates, give yourself more time. :) We will be officially rolling out the new site Friday night through early Saturday morning (12/4 - 12/5). We will come out of the gates functional with all posting and commenting enabled but will be adding more pieces throughout next week. Thank you for your continued … [Read more...] about Upcoming Site Changes – UPDATED
Climate talks are in quicksand despite dire UN warnings against failure
By Brij Khindaria The Paris Climate Conference (COP 21) is sinking in the quicksand of emotion and geopolitics, which are overwhelming the complex science highlighted by United Nations bodies dealing with environment and climate change. The opening days attended by President Barack Obama this week were studded with catastrophic warnings and heroic declarations about the … [Read more...] about Climate talks are in quicksand despite dire UN warnings against failure
We send our prayers
Another mass shooting and we send our prayers to those who were injured that they will recover. That they will be able to move forward with their lives after such an unimaginable horror. We send our prayers to the families and friends of those who were killed that they will somehow someway be able to move forward from this senseless and unspeakable tragedy. We pray that as … [Read more...] about We send our prayers
A Few Thoughts About Gun Culture
Some people refer to their gun collections as their toys. Am I alone in thinking that’s weird? Look, I get it; guns are fun. As a Boy Scout, I earned every single Merit Badge that had to do with shooting guns. They make a loud noise. They help you feel empowered. They feel nice in the hand. But, as I write this, the US has just had its 355th mass shooting of 2015. Let’s … [Read more...] about A Few Thoughts About Gun Culture
World Health Organization Says Processed Meats Cause Cancer But Americans Don’t Care (Guest Voice)
Something funny happened after the World Health Organization declared that processed meats cause cancer: Americans didn't seem to care. The headline-grabbing announcement from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, an arm of WHO, that such carnivorous delights as bacon, sausage, and other cured or otherwise processed meats… … [Read more...] about World Health Organization Says Processed Meats Cause Cancer But Americans Don’t Care (Guest Voice)
Analysis: San Bernadino: Alleged Shooters Syed Rizwan Farook 28, Tashfeen Malik 27, Dead
Much of the nation held its collective breath while learning about the tragic murders of 14 persons at a Christmas meeting of people from the health department in San Bernadino, with injuries to 17 more persons. Syed Farook, 28, is the alleged shooter, with the role of his woman sidekick, Tashfeen Malik 27, being unclear at present. It is thought they may have been either … [Read more...] about Analysis: San Bernadino: Alleged Shooters Syed Rizwan Farook 28, Tashfeen Malik 27, Dead
Shooting Suspect’s Relative Speaks Out
Farhan Khan, the brother-in-law of one of the suspects involved in the mass shooting in Southern California Wednesday, expressed regret during a conference held by the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Syed Farook has been identified as one of the suspects in the shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, that left at least… … [Read more...] about Shooting Suspect’s Relative Speaks Out
Cartoon: Senseless shootings Repost
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 Cartoon: Senseless shootings Repost
Reports: Authorities Identify One California Shooting Suspect: Syed Farook
Law enforcement authorities identified an American, Syed Farook, as one of the suspects in the deadly California, rampage on Wednesday, according to multiple media outlets. But his role in the shooting that left 14 dead and 17 injured at holiday party at a center for the developmentally disabled remains unclear. The authorities said as many as… … [Read more...] about Reports: Authorities Identify One California Shooting Suspect: Syed Farook
Merkel’s ‘Yes we can’ blues
BERLIN -- As German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces a storm of opposition over her brave decision to welcome hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria and elsewhere, she needs help from people like Martin Patzelt. A backbencher in the Bundestag, the German Parliament, Patzelt believes so strongly that "human rights are universal" that he took two Eritrean refugees … [Read more...] about Merkel’s ‘Yes we can’ blues
UPDATED: 14 dead in San Bernardino, Calif., shooting; police shoot suspect connected to SUV chase
LOS ANGELES — As many as three assailants attacked a gathering inside a San Bernardino office building Wednesday morning, killing at least 14 people and wounding 17 others, according to law enforcement officials. The shooters, who carried long guns and wore masks and camouflage clothing, opened fire on a holiday party being held by county employees,… … [Read more...] about UPDATED: 14 dead in San Bernardino, Calif., shooting; police shoot suspect connected to SUV chase