Let's say it now: generations of film historians and the media OWE a too-belated apology to one Harry Watson, Jr., a comedy genius who starred in a 1916-1917 series of comedies way -- and, oh, do I mean w-a-y - ahead of their time. How many of you ever heard of him? YOU SHOULD HAVE. In the case of poor Fatty Arbuckle, Arbuckle was a huge (figuratively and literally) … [Read more...] about DVD Review: “The Mishaps of Musty Suffer”: Why is Harry Watson, Jr. so unknown?
Bernie Sanders “Wins” GOP Debate & Makes Cover Of Time–Will He Get To Debate Hillary Clinton More Than Six Times?
Two articles at The Hill proclaim Bernie Sanders to have been the winner of Thursday night's debate. Brent Budowsky wrote that Bernie Sanders was GOP debate's real winner and has some other major news: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has won a doubleheader victory this week. His dramatic gains in the presidential campaign have been recognized by TIME magazine placing him on its … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders “Wins” GOP Debate & Makes Cover Of Time–Will He Get To Debate Hillary Clinton More Than Six Times?
Ask the Victims of 9/11 if George W. Bush “Kept Us Safe”
Robert Creamer, writing in The Huffington Post, makes minced meat of one of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's claims during CNN's mega-rated Republican Presidential debate -- that his brother George W. Bush kept America "safe" on his watch. To many, that makes sense, if they have a big gap in their memory of history -- as Creamer bluntly points out: Here is a news flash for … [Read more...] about Ask the Victims of 9/11 if George W. Bush “Kept Us Safe”
Cartoon: Ahmed Mohamed
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The Agreement with Iran: A Fixed American Game (Guest Voice)
The nuclear talks opposite Iran had gone through considerable hardships until July 14, when the nuclear agreement was signed in Vienna between Iran and the P5+1 countries. As was assumed until recently, the participation of the Iranian President, Rouhani, in the sessions of the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2013 had opened the… … [Read more...] about The Agreement with Iran: A Fixed American Game (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Trump and the weight of 11 million undocumenteds
Trump and the weight of 11 million undocumenteds: 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: Trump and the weight of 11 million undocumenteds
Why Pope Francis Makes Republicans Squirm
Why Pope Francis Makes Republicans Squirm This article first appeared on The Conversation. During Pope Francis’s visit to the United States next week, he will insist that the church transcends partisan politics, and I’m sure he means this sincerely. But that won’t prevent his visit from having political ramifications. For several decades, the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Why Pope Francis Makes Republicans Squirm
Scoring the Great Debate (Guest Voice)
Scoring the Great Debate by Michael Reagan I didn't watch CNN's telecast of the Republican debate because I was there in person. For some reason — maybe it was my last name -- I was able to score three second-row seats at the Reagan Library for the two debates. More than 20 million people around the world tuned in, apparently making the three-hour debate CNN's … [Read more...] about Scoring the Great Debate (Guest Voice)
This Thing Called Marriage
What with the brouhaha pertaining to Kim Davis going on, now is a good time to learn more about this thing called marriage. As a service to his readers, this writer sought the counsel of some of Earth’s greatest sages. Here are some of the things that they said about marriage. “Getting married for sex is like buying a 747 for the free peanuts.” – Jeff Foxworthy “I was … [Read more...] about This Thing Called Marriage
Trump Defend Obama From Those Who Say He’s a Muslim? “I Don’t Think So”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said on Saturday it was not his job to defend U.S. President Barack Obama after a man at one of his campaign events said he was a Muslim and "not even an American."Trump drew criticism on Friday from Republican and Democratic rivals in the 2016 race for the presidency when he failed to challenge a man at a … [Read more...] about Trump Defend Obama From Those Who Say He’s a Muslim? “I Don’t Think So”
Cartoon: Ahmed Mohamed
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The Act of Killing (trailer) In theaters starting July 19th
A film by Joshua Oppenheimer Executive produced by Errol Morris and Werner Herzog In this chilling and inventive documentary, executive produced by Errol Morris (The Fog Of War) and Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man), the filmmakers examine a country where death squad leaders are celebrated as heroes, challenging them to reenact their real-life mass-killings in the style… … [Read more...] about The Act of Killing (trailer) In theaters starting July 19th
Military Weekend: The Three ‘Train Heroes’ Honored
This past week, with the never-ending refugees’ tragedy in Europe and the embarrassing and equally never-ending Trump-led political circus in our country, it is time for an uplifting story. By now we all know the details of the heroism of three young Americans aboard a speeding train in Europe about three weeks ago. Almost immediately after the incident, President … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: The Three ‘Train Heroes’ Honored
Obamacare Repeal MIA at GOP Debate
As Ian Tuttle notes at the conservative National Review, Obamacare repeal was a no-show at the Republican Presidential debate. I suspect that the anti-Obamacare fervor is in a period of quiescence. We have now seen Obamacare implemented sans “death spiral.” The website works. The Supreme Court has handed the Obama administration two affirmative decisions. And the president has … [Read more...] about Obamacare Repeal MIA at GOP Debate
It’s Time for the Liberty Movement to Wake Up as Sanders and Trump Push the Right Buttons
Four years ago, Ron Paul filled stadiums with tens of thousands people. His natural heir to those numbers - and in fact, his natural heir - is Rand Paul. But in this presidential cycle, the huge excited audiences that are filling stadiums for an insurgent, anti-establishment presidential candidate are mostly coming to see Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. As an activist … [Read more...] about It’s Time for the Liberty Movement to Wake Up as Sanders and Trump Push the Right Buttons
Yes Global Warming Is A Hoax?
As Joe pointed out below some wacko bird Catholic Republican House Republican representative is going to boycott the Pope's visit because he is going to talk about global climate change, I'm sure that a few others will probably join him. But then we have this: The Planet Set Three Major Heat Records In August. Like a broken record, we are breaking records for temperature … [Read more...] about Yes Global Warming Is A Hoax?
Conservative Republican will boycott Pope’s speech to Congress due to “socialist” climate change theme (UPDATED)
I was expecting this. If conservative Republicans (21st style that is) find it so easy to demonize liberals, moderates, independents, and now members of their own party, why shouldn't they now open up full blast on Pope Francis? Why not make a big deal and not attend his speech? Posturing is soooooooooo in. Why not all but call him a socialist? It's misuse is as popular now as … [Read more...] about Conservative Republican will boycott Pope’s speech to Congress due to “socialist” climate change theme (UPDATED)
The Second Republican Debate: Faux Controversies, Lies, And One Candidate Was Even Right Twice
The second Republican debate (transcript here), this time hosted by CNN, didn't raise as much controversy as the first. Donald Trump was still a dominant force, but whenever the talk got to policy, Trump didn't know what to say and was quieter. CNN did try to liven things up with having the candidates respond to comments about them from other candidates. This included both … [Read more...] about The Second Republican Debate: Faux Controversies, Lies, And One Candidate Was Even Right Twice
Donald Trump, Déjà Vu
Last night’s incredibly ignorant answer by Donald Trump to a man who claimed, “We have a problem in this country, it’s called Muslims. Our current President is one. We know he’s not even an American. We have training camps growing where they want to kill us….when can we get rid of them?” immediately reminded me of Trump's fortunately short-lived fumble at running for the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump, Déjà Vu
Ann Coulter Digs ‘F—ing Jews’ Hole Deeper
Right-wing commentator Ann Coulter's rant about "f---king Jews" was "misunderstood," she claimed in a Daily Beast interview late Thursday, as she denied that the remarks reinforce anti-Semitic stereotypes. "I think it was ripped out of context and lied about," Coulter stated. "Anyone following any of the debate in America knew exactly what I was talking about…… … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter Digs ‘F—ing Jews’ Hole Deeper