A fascinating article about the ascension of Rupert Murdoch's son, James Murdoch, to CEO of 21st Century Fox, which owns Fox News, predicts that Roger Ailes will continue to play the role of uber Republican strategist for the foreseeable future. In an article called, James Murdoch May Have the Reins at 21st Century Fox, But Will… … [Read more...] about Roger Ailes Has Reportedly ‘Personally Taken Charge Of Some Of Fox’s Recent Attacks’ On Hillary Clinton
Politix Update: Republican Presidential Wannabes Are Against Big Gubberment Until They’re For It
Republican presidential wannabes like to whine that government needs to be made smaller, and in the meantime Washington should get off our fricking backs. After all, we get taxed -- and regulated -- through the nose and get practically nothing in return, right? This complaint is especially loud and persistent when it comes to Texas pols with their eye on the big prize. Were … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Republican Presidential Wannabes Are Against Big Gubberment Until They’re For It
Republican Exploding Heads
Pope Francis to deliver explosive Encyclical on climate change, poverty Republican and Roman Catholic Rick Santorum has already made it clear that he thinks Pope Francis should leave science to scientists. Of course there is one small problem with this view because the Pope has a masters degree in chemistry. From The New York Times: Jim Yardley, New York Times ...On … [Read more...] about Republican Exploding Heads
Hillary Clinton and the art of jujitsu
NEW YORK -- Hillary Clinton is tied as closely as a candidate can be to two Democratic administrations past. But she intends to wage her presidential campaign around a rich menu of policies and plans that are about the future. She has been in our national consciousness so long that she has little room to invent a New Hillary -- a confection that, in any event, would be … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton and the art of jujitsu
‘Jurassic World’ Is More of the Same – And That’s A Great Thing
3.5/5 “You can’t repeat the past”, Nick said to Jay. “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” And we all know how it ended for Jay Gatsby, so after three films, why should it end differently for megalomaniacs and a few incautious geneticists? If there is any thematic through-line throughout the Jurassic Park films, it is that if you attempt to make a business … [Read more...] about ‘Jurassic World’ Is More of the Same – And That’s A Great Thing
You Too Can Write a Best-Seller
Before James Patterson became the Guinness World Record holder as the author with the most No. 1 New York Times best-sellers (114!), he was a struggling writer with a thick folder of rejection letters. Thirty-one publishers passed on his first novel, The Thomas Berryman Number, before Little, Brown and Company published it in 1976. The thriller,… … [Read more...] about You Too Can Write a Best-Seller
Neurosurgeon to attempt world’s first head transplant
An Italian neurosurgeon has unveiled plans to perform the first human head transplant by the end of 2017. Dr Sergio Canavero announced his plan at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons in the US state of Maryland on Friday, saying he believes he has a 90 percent chance of success.… … [Read more...] about Neurosurgeon to attempt world’s first head transplant
SciFi Weekend: Hannibal; Orphan Black; iZombie Season One Finale; The Flash; The Leftovers; The Man From UNCLE
While last week's episode of Hannibal jumped ahead and left open the fates of those left for dead in the season two finale, Primavera centered on Will and flashed back to the aftermath of the bloodbath. There was no indication on screen as to the fate of Jack Crawford and Alana Bloom but I was surprised to see Abigail walk into Will's hospital room early in the episode. I was … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Hannibal; Orphan Black; iZombie Season One Finale; The Flash; The Leftovers; The Man From UNCLE
Iran’s Rouhani says final nuclear deal ‘within reach’
Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a rare news conference Saturday that his nation and world powers are "within reach" in making a deal over Iran's nuclear program ahead of a June 30 agreement. Rouhani, speaking on state television to mark the second anniversary of his election, reiterated a familiar narrative in… … [Read more...] about Iran’s Rouhani says final nuclear deal ‘within reach’
Hillary’s Off and Running
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is now formally off and running for the Democratic Presidential nomination. And you could see the ripples being felt immediately in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election in news stories, blog posts and tweets. Here a sampling: --Yahoo: A day after Hillary Clinton formally kicked off her 2016 presidential campaign with a … [Read more...] about Hillary’s Off and Running
Readers Editorial: Ex Smoker Tells Tobacco’s Toll — and Asks for a Ban
Tobacco's Toll: Time for a Ban By Robert Gehr EL CAJON, Ca (SDONA) -- In response to your article, Smoking hot debate: El Cajon Council votes to support raising age for tobacco use, I ask: Why are tobacco companies seemingly allowed by our government to produce a highly adulterated, toxic product which is very addictive that can maim and kill people? Why do they … [Read more...] about Readers Editorial: Ex Smoker Tells Tobacco’s Toll — and Asks for a Ban
Cartoon: Obama ISIS Strategy
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: Obama ISIS Strategy
Clinton lays out vision, aims for FDR-Obama coalition
NEW YORK — Hillary Rodham Clinton's new campaign for the presidency is being built on policies she says will boost the middle class, but also are aimed at appealing to the coalition of voters forged by Franklin D. Roosevelt and modernized by Barack Obama. On Roosevelt Island Saturday, Clinton evoked Roosevelt's New Deal when speaking of… … [Read more...] about Clinton lays out vision, aims for FDR-Obama coalition
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Republican Debates
OF RELATED INTEREST: Why Republican candidates should want to be shut out of debates Too Many Candidates Could Hurt GOP’s Chances Fox News Hosting Forum For GOP Candidates Who Don't Make The Cut For Primetime Debate The GOP's debate problem Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Republican Debates
Rachel Dolezal’s Adopted Brother Says She Warned Him “Don’t Blow my Cover”
Ezra Dolezal, Rachel Dolezal's adopted brother said she warned him not to blow her cover as she headed to Spokane, Wash., to start a new life, Buzzfeed reports. Buzzfeed: “She just told me, ‘Over here, I’m going to be considered black, and I have a black father. Don’t blow my cover,’” Ezra Dolezal, 22, told BuzzFeed News in an interview. Rachel also told him to tell people … [Read more...] about Rachel Dolezal’s Adopted Brother Says She Warned Him “Don’t Blow my Cover”
Don’t Believe The Latest Round Of Scare Stories On Health Insurance Premiums
There have been a number of scare stories recently predicting huge increases in health insurance premiums for 2016 due to Obamacare. This year premiums went up much less than predicted and most likely the current predictions of doom will not come about. Two recent stories from NPR’s Morning Edition and The Hill provide a more realistic outlook: The average insurance premium … [Read more...] about Don’t Believe The Latest Round Of Scare Stories On Health Insurance Premiums
These are just a few of the groups the Islamic State has persecuted
Not too long ago, none of us had ever heard of the Islamic State. But in the year since they captured Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, there haven't been too many news days where they haven't received a mention. Their terrifying rise has been a headache for world leaders — and heartbreaking for those that have… … [Read more...] about These are just a few of the groups the Islamic State has persecuted
Frequently Asked Questions About the USA Freedom Act
Frequently Asked Questions About the USA Freedom Act Raging Moderate by Will Durst Q. What's the darn deal with the USA Freedom Act? A. It is sort of a Patriot Act Lite. They removed the razor coil that was strangling the 4th Amendment and replaced it with barbed wire. Q. Why was Congress in such a hurry to pass it? A. Several surveillance provisions of the … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions About the USA Freedom Act
Cartoon: Rupert Murdoch’s Nose for News
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: Rupert Murdoch’s Nose for News
Now it’s a slow track for Obama’s plans on trade
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's stunning loss on Capitol Hill Friday could spell more trouble for his ambitious plans to create the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the centerpiece of his economic agenda and a plan that he has spent his entire presidency pursuing. When Democrats in the House of Representatives blocked the president's request for trade-promotion authority, they… … [Read more...] about Now it’s a slow track for Obama’s plans on trade