The first season finale of Mr. Robot took place after two weeks of big revelations including Darlene being Elliot's sister and, not only was Mr. Robot imaginary as many suspected from the start of the season, he was based on Elliot's real father. The hack planned by fsociety took back seat those two weeks, almost feeling like a McGuffin for the season, and it wasn't clear if … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Mr Robot Season 1 Finale; Fall Trailers For Arrow, SHIELD, iZombie, & Doctor Who; Continuum Season 4 Premiere
A random thought on a Sunday
The headline reads Angela Merkel: Europe’s Conscience in the Face of a Refugee Crisis. While this is a good thing it is German business that pushed this acceptance of 800,000 Syrian refugees - they need the labor. The birthrate in Germany is so low that it's population is expected to decrease by 20% in the next 2 or 3 decades so this is not an entirely altruistic move. The … [Read more...] about A random thought on a Sunday
The help that’s needed — and political help (Guest Voice)
The help that's needed -- and political help by Jordan Cooper Helping out a person in a time of peace is meaningful. Helping out a person in a time of need is remembered. However, it is different doing things for people in the political world than it is socially. Changing legislation takes months, years, or even decades. Changing policy and philosophy takes just as … [Read more...] about The help that’s needed — and political help (Guest Voice)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Jeb Bush and that Name Thing
Jeb Bush and that Name Thing by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Jeb struggles to recreate 'inevitability' of Romney run --Can Jeb Bush Get Out From Behind His Family's Legacy? --Jeb Bush runs away from his family name --Inside Donald Trump's Efforts to Mock Jeb Bush Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Jeb Bush and that Name Thing
Obama Haters’ Heads Detonate over ‘DenaliGate’
Obama Haters' Heads Detonate over 'DenaliGate' by Dick Polman What could be more entertaining, on a hot summer day, than revisiting the American idiocracy, which is obsessed at the moment with the president's renaming of a mountain? I don't know where this episode ranks on the list of scandals - maybe somewhere between "terrorist fist bump" and the tan suit - but nevertheless … [Read more...] about Obama Haters’ Heads Detonate over ‘DenaliGate’
Cartoon: Europe and Dead Baby Refugee
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Pope Calls on Every European Parish to Host One Migrant Family Each
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis called on Sunday on every European parish and religious community to take in one migrant family each in a gesture of solidarity he said would start in the tiny Vatican state where he lives."I appeal to the parishes, the religious communities, the monasteries and sanctuaries of all Europe to ... take in one family of refugees," he said after … [Read more...] about Pope Calls on Every European Parish to Host One Migrant Family Each
Cartoon: Migrants in Europe from bad and worse
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The dishonorable county clerk
...Nobody is denying Davis freedom to believe what she wishes; she’s merely being ordered to do what she swore to do: “faithfully execute the duties of my office without favor.” Refusing to do so doesn’t make her Martin Luther King Jr. It makes her George Wallace. ...DanaMilback,WaPo Kim Davis isn't a martyr -- nor even an example of a "good Christian." She's just another … [Read more...] about The dishonorable county clerk
Planned Parenthood fire determined to be arson
Yep. We're in a new political era as we move into what is looking to be a very violent century. Media types and political types who use hate and fear can get their ratings and votes but they could also trigger "fight or flight" modes in some who become alarmed enough at their over-the-top rhetoric. Its looking as if this is a prime example: An early-morning fire at … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood fire determined to be arson
Gallup Shows Major Drop In Clinton’s Favorability
Gallup has results similar to those reported Wednesday from the Washington Post/ABC News poll. Clinton ‘s unfavorability ratings in the Gallup poll have also dropped tremendously, now at 41 percent, with higher favorability among Democrats at 71 percent. Her favorability was lower in 1992, but this is attributed to not being well known at the time. Gallup reports: Dogged by … [Read more...] about Gallup Shows Major Drop In Clinton’s Favorability
Poll: Trump Beats Hillary Clinton
A new poll erases any doubt that billionaire Donald Trump is now a serious candidate: it shows him beating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a face-to-face match-up: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump leads Democrat Hillary Clinton head-to-head, according to a new poll released Friday. The poll by SurveyUSA finds that matched up directly, Trump … [Read more...] about Poll: Trump Beats Hillary Clinton
Angela Merkel: Europe’s Conscience in the Face of a Refugee Crisis
The refugees making life-threatening journeys across the Mediterranean and through Europe have a new hero—German Chancellor Angela Merkel. While Europe has largely flailed in the face of the greatest such crisis since the end of World War II, Merkel has provided rare leadership. The most powerful country in Europe expects to take in 800,000 people this… … [Read more...] about Angela Merkel: Europe’s Conscience in the Face of a Refugee Crisis
Cartoon: Refugees in Europe
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Cartoon: Kim Davis
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Donald Trump is at war again: this time with conservative Hugh Hewitt
Republican Presidential nomination front-runner Donald Trump is at "war" again -- this time with conservative talk show host Hugh Hewitt. Hewitt's sin: asking Trump a tough question that made Trump stumble, a la Sarah Palin being questioned by Katie Couric. Trump's reaction: mock and disdain Hewitt -- to the amused laughs of the "Morning Joe" panel. This, folks, is how … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is at war again: this time with conservative Hugh Hewitt
Military Weekend: Your U.S. Navy
As an Air Force veteran, I tend to focus on airplanes, air power and all things wild-blue-yonder. Not fair. Our servicemen and women in the other Services do an equally outstanding job of protecting our freedom. So, this weekend, here are some images of our sailors and their ships plying “the Seven Seas" or as they say about the U.S. Navy, “A global force for … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: Your U.S. Navy
Community II
In the post below I talked about the importance of a sense of community for we tribal human beings. I would like to share some personnel experiences. I have spent a great deal of time in central and eastern Oregon and believe me most of the area east of the Cascades is rural. The people there are conservative but of a libertarian strain. They grow marijuana for their own … [Read more...] about Community II
When Black Lives Didn’t Matter
The New York Times today presents a thought provoking editorial on “The Truth of 'Black Lives Matter' “ It provides several examples where black lives haven’t mattered in the past and how “efforts to portray the movement as inflammatory or anti-white ignore the long history of racism and violence against blacks in America." The Editorial concludes: The … [Read more...] about When Black Lives Didn’t Matter
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Pick the Deadliest Group
Pick the Deadliest Group by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Father Of Slain Virginia Journalist Says NRA Host Telling Him To Not "Become So Emotional" Is "Insulting And Disingenuous" --Now the time to fight tooth and nail for stronger, more intelligent U.S. gun control --A Columbine Parent Reflects on the Prospects for Gun Control --Hillary Taking on NRA in Quest … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Pick the Deadliest Group