WASHINGTON -- When President Ronald Reagan met Mikhail Gorbachev in Geneva in November 1985, he whispered to the Soviet leader: "I bet the hard-liners in both our countries are bleeding when we shake hands." Reagan had a point. His inclination to negotiate with the Evil Empire left many of his conservative friends aghast. In an otherwise touchingly affectionate … [Read more...] about Obama: Reaganite on Iran
James Holmes Convicted Of 1st Degree Murder
News just breaking. James Holmes, the Colorado movie theater shooter has been found guilty on twelve counts of 1st degree murder. The jury thus has rejected any claims of insanity. There are 165 counts to be read so all the verdicts will take some time but he has been convicted on the main charges and is likely to be convicted on most or all of the remaining … [Read more...] about James Holmes Convicted Of 1st Degree Murder
Is Jeb Bush politically naive about Trump and his own party?
Isn't it time to ask the question: is Jeb Bush political naive about the political threat posed to him by Donald Trump -- who is the perfect incarnation of the in-your-face-name-call-your-opponents, stereotyping political figure whose persona is the incarnation of America's talk show political culture? You can't just call Trump a demagogue: he is the culmination of a political … [Read more...] about Is Jeb Bush politically naive about Trump and his own party?
Mike Peters Cartoon: Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Poll: Hillary Clinton's lead shrinks among Democrats --Why Bernie Sanders Got Twice as Much Applause as Hillary Clinton When He Spoke to La Raza --Hillary Clinton tries to hold off Bernie Sanders threat --The Bernie Sanders Surge Is About Bernie, Not Hillary Mike Peters is recognized as one … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Cartoon: Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton
Could Donald Trump be the Herman Cain of the 2016 Presidential Campaign?
Donald Trump is surging in the national polls, but we should all know by now, what goes up, must come down. Can you say Herman Cain? That's right. Mr. 9-9-9 himself was surging in the polls leading up to the 2012 Republican presidential primary. Rudy Giuliani was also surging in the early polls during his presidential run but that was a bust after he lost a bunch of … [Read more...] about Could Donald Trump be the Herman Cain of the 2016 Presidential Campaign?
Politix Update: The Bernie Sanders Effect & Return Of Opus The Penguin
Is little old Bernie Sanders the best thing to happen to Hillary Clinton and the worst thing to happen to the overcrowded Republican presidential field? At this point in the long and winding road to the big dance, the answer is an emphatic yes because economic issues such as wage stagnation, job growth and workplace gender imparity are grabbing an outsized -- and deserving -- … [Read more...] about Politix Update: The Bernie Sanders Effect & Return Of Opus The Penguin
Former President George H W Bush Hospitalized After Fall
Just breaking tonight. Best hopes for a quick recovery. … [Read more...] about Former President George H W Bush Hospitalized After Fall
What is Bernie Sanders’ end game?
On Tuesday Hillary Clinton was on Capitol Hill to talk to Congressional Democrats about "pressing issues of the day," as was reported in The Hill. More newsworthy was Bernie Sanders' ability to position himself in front of a bank of microphones to hold forth on a variety of issues such as the Iraq War, financial regulation, climate change, and trade policy, while, in a vague … [Read more...] about What is Bernie Sanders’ end game?
Cartoon: Iran deal or no deal
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: Iran deal or no deal
Smithsonian Art Museum To Post Sign About Bill Cosby
Amid numerous allegations of sexual misconduct by Bill Cosby, the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art has said it will post a sign Wednesday at an exhibition featuring works from the comedian's collection, reported the Associated Press. The sign will clarify that the exhibition is concerned with the art and isn't a tribute to Cosby. The… … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Art Museum To Post Sign About Bill Cosby
The National Anthem
Thursday June 4, 2015, my co-worker was listening to the first game of the NBA Championship. When I heard the announcement that the National Anthem was about to be sung, I walked closer to the radio. As the first notes were played, I placed my hand over my heart. My co-worker saw me and he, too, placed his hand over his heart. We stood silently, hands on our hearts, … [Read more...] about The National Anthem
(Update – More Photos) A Photo of Pluto ‘Worth Sharing’
Update 2: NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has sent back the first close-up images of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon. Enjoy: All photos, captions and graphic: NASA New close-up images of a region near Pluto’s equator reveal a giant surprise -- a range of youthful mountains rising as high as 11,000 feet (3,500 meters) above the surface of the icy … [Read more...] about (Update – More Photos) A Photo of Pluto ‘Worth Sharing’
Driverless Cars Will Send U.S. Cities Scrambling for Revenue
Before we know it, self-driving cars will be everywhere. Once the stuff of science fiction, we’ll soon be seeing people asleep at the wheel. Or maybe there won’t be a wheel at all, and we’ll be free to climb into the back seat to sneak in some more sleep on the way to work. Or finish reading the paper. Or just take in the scenery, for once. While Google used to be the only … [Read more...] about Driverless Cars Will Send U.S. Cities Scrambling for Revenue
Donald Trump Praising Barack Obama (2009-10) And David Letterman Mocking Trump
“I would hire him. He’s handled the tremendous mess he walked into very well. He still has a daunting task ahead of him but he appears to be equal to the challenge. He has kept his eye on both national and international issues and his visits to foreign countries have shown him to be warmly received, which is certainly a change from the last Administration.” --Donald Trump in … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Praising Barack Obama (2009-10) And David Letterman Mocking Trump
Congress Versus Circus
If you've ever wondered what is the difference between Congress and a circus, then have we got a story for you. The following satire is a whimsical look at American politics from the viewpoint of a being from another planet. Readers are advised to not be eating or drinking anything while reading this post. Readers are also advised to hide their cats ... just in … [Read more...] about Congress Versus Circus
Scott Walker’s Delusion
Scott Walker's Delusion By Dick Polman When I heard the news about the nuclear deal with Iran, I decided to seek out the sage wisdom of Scott Walker. Because surely, with his vast national security experience - fighting unionized workers, lobbying for a Milwaukee Bucks arena, running a state that ranks 38th in the nation in job creation - he would know what's best for … [Read more...] about Scott Walker’s Delusion
Congo looks to insect farming in fight against hunger
By Aaron RossKINSHASA (Reuters) - There is no shortage of protein in Kinshasa's Gambela Market, from cows to antelope and snakes. But it is the blue and silver bowls brimming with twitching crickets, termites and slithering mealworms that do the briskest trade.Experts hope that the love of edible insects in Democratic Republic of Congo may hold the key to tackling widespread … [Read more...] about Congo looks to insect farming in fight against hunger
Iran nuke deal depends on most intrusive inspection system ever
WASHINGTON — The success of the historic accord reached Tuesday to prevent Iran from using its nuclear program to secretly build weapons will hinge on the most intrusive international monitoring system ever devised by the U.N. nuclear watchdog to detect cheating. Designed to scrutinize every part of Tehran's program, the system will rely on scores of… … [Read more...] about Iran nuke deal depends on most intrusive inspection system ever
The Past Through Pictures X
There are times that you plan your photos but sometimes it's just a mater of being at the right place at the right time with the right lens on your camera. And another: The list of links to past posts is getting a bit long so I will put up a link to the last post in the European series and you can find other links at the bottom of that post. The Path Through … [Read more...] about The Past Through Pictures X
Could there be hope for Martin O’Malley?
Anything can happen in politics. We've all seen improbable outcomes. Though pundits will sometimes deny this, it is usually unwise to suggest there is, in an absolute sense, no hope once a candidate decides to jump in. And, no, I'm not talking about Donald Trump and the embarrassment his current small degree of success is causing for anyone with a conscience nor how so many of … [Read more...] about Could there be hope for Martin O’Malley?