Obama Depicted as Rape Suspect in Fox 5 News Graphic Error by Ken Stone In a stroke of Friday the 13th bad luck, Fox 5 San Diego briefly portrayed President Obama as a sex-assault suspect on its 10 o’clock news. At 10:04 p.m., viewers heard anchor Kathleen Bade say: “The only suspect in a sex assault at SDSU will not be charged.” At the same time, a picture of Obama … [Read more...] about Obama Depicted as Rape Suspect in Fox 5 News Graphic Error
John Podesta Believes The Truth Is Out There
[icopyright one button toolbar] The most curious headline of the day was Obama adviser John Podesta's biggest regret: Keeping America in dark about UFOs. The story came in response to this tweet: 1. Finally, my biggest failure of 2014: Once again not securing the #disclosure of the UFO files. #thetruthisstilloutthere cc: @NYTimesDowd — John Podesta (@Podesta44) … [Read more...] about John Podesta Believes The Truth Is Out There
Gallup Poll: ISIS, Terrorism Seen as Graver Threats Than Russia, Ukraine
[icopyright one button toolbar] It's clear that national security is again seen as a major issue in the United States and ISIS is now seen as the most dangerous threat on the horizon -- underscored in the latest Gallup Poll: Despite the intensifying fighting between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists before the cease-fire agreement Thursday, Americans place the … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: ISIS, Terrorism Seen as Graver Threats Than Russia, Ukraine
Cartoon: Boko Haram on a rampage
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: Boko Haram on a rampage
ISIS Beheaded A Cigarette Smoker
The Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria has long imposed a strict ban on alcohol, cursing, smoking and other acts deemed haram, or sinful. But it seems smoking may be the vice that's most offensive to ISIS, considering the severed head of an ISIS official that was reportedly found last month in eastern Syria with… … [Read more...] about ISIS Beheaded A Cigarette Smoker
Jeb Bush, Republican Technocrat
[icopyright one button toolbar] Ezra Klein comments on Jeb Bush's 2016 Presidential prospects on vox.com. Bush isn't running as any kind of conservative, at least not right now. Rather, he's running as something a bit odder: a Republican technocrat. He wants to be the data guy, the operations guys, the guy who cares little for ideology but deeply for evidence. "The … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush, Republican Technocrat
Copenhagen Synagogue Shooting Injures 3
Update (10:10 p.m. ET): One of the three victims injured in the Copenhagen synagogue shooting has died, according to the Associated Press. BREAKING: Police say one of three shooting victims outside Copenhagen synagogue has died. — The Associated Press (@AP) February 15, 2015 - A shooting at a synagogue in Copenhagen, Denmark, left three people injured… … [Read more...] about Copenhagen Synagogue Shooting Injures 3
Man dies in shooting at Danish meeting with artist who drew Mohammad
Man dies in shooting at Danish meeting with artist who drew Mohammad COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A civilian died and three police were wounded on Saturday when gunmen shot at a Copenhagen meeting attended by Lars Vilks, an artist who has received death threats since publishing images of the Prophet Mohammad. Danish police confirmed one civilian had been killed and said the two … [Read more...] about Man dies in shooting at Danish meeting with artist who drew Mohammad
‘SNL’ Cast Members Who Exited Too Soon
'SNL' Cast Members Who Exited Too Soon It’s hard to believe “Saturday Night Live” is 40 years old. To put that in perspective, you can be old enough to run for president and still be too young to remember when Lorne Michaels’ groundbreaking sketch comedy show was in its infancy. The NBC weekend perennial is ringing in its Big 4-0 Sunday with a… … [Read more...] about ‘SNL’ Cast Members Who Exited Too Soon
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: WHO was fired due to Iraq War lies?
WHO was fired due to Iraq War lies? by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --One Perfect Tweet Demonstrates How Utterly Ridiculous the World Is --Bush and Cheney's Iraq lies killed more Americans than Brian Williams' blunder --Is Brian Williams' Career At NBC Over? Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: WHO was fired due to Iraq War lies?
Cartoon: If Elizabeth Warren is President
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Conservatives Celebrate “Darwin Was Wrong Day”
[icopyright one button toolbar] Ken Ham believes that “Darwin Was Wrong Day” was a big hit. It is not clear that it was a hit beyond thinking it is good that he is being mocked considerably on Twitter. Declaring a day to claim a falsehood hardly makes it true, even if a number of right wing science-deniers were to back the day. I imagine that next we will start seeing a … [Read more...] about Conservatives Celebrate “Darwin Was Wrong Day”
Calif. Senate: Undocumented Immigrants Need Path to Citizenship
Calif. Senate: Undocumented Immigrants Need Path to Citizenship by Chris Jennewein The California State Senate weighed into the national immigration debate Friday with a unanimous resolution urging Congress begin comprehensive immigration reform. California Republicans at a state level staked out a very different position than their counterparts in the South and Midwest, … [Read more...] about Calif. Senate: Undocumented Immigrants Need Path to Citizenship
Christie’s flip-flop on Common Core
The governor who tells it like it is, who speaks from the heart, is now sucking up to the Republican base with a calculated flip-flop on Common Core, the program to establish national standards for educational achievement. Common Core is toxic to the GOP base, which doesn't like Washington playing any big role in education. Gov.… … [Read more...] about Christie’s flip-flop on Common Core
Fifty Shades of Grey (Movie Review)
[icopyright one button toolbar] 2/5 “Is there anything wrong with a bit of fun, effervescent trash?” I asked myself before walking into Fifty Shades of Grey. Not in the least, at least not to as hopeless a sap as myself. When it comes to populist romantic fiction, I find myself the lone champion of what is frankly an unjustly maligned genre (at the risk of relinquishing … [Read more...] about Fifty Shades of Grey (Movie Review)
Governor Of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber Resigns
Just breaking today that Gov. John Kitzhaber will step down amid ongoing scandal Wednesday, Feb. 18, in a letter submitted to Secretary of State Kate Brown. "I am announcing today that I will resign as Governor of the State of Oregon," he wrote in a statement released just after noon Friday. Brown will be sworn in as Oregon's 37th governor, but the timing of … [Read more...] about Governor Of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber Resigns
NBC Finding More Brian Williams Misremembering Examples?
[icopyright one button toolbar] Is NBC still having to check departed anchor Brian Williams' assertions? It sounds that way -- and it sounds like in this instance where there is smoke there is a self-serving exaggerated story: The network's internal fact-checking investigation is "nowhere near done," a senior NBC source said Thursday. It has widened beyond just … [Read more...] about NBC Finding More Brian Williams Misremembering Examples?
Review: If You Like ‘Breaking Bad,’ You Better Watch ‘Better Call Saul’
“You don’t want a criminal lawyer. You want a criminal lawyer.” – Jesse Pinkman, in the Breaking Bad Season 2 episode “Better Call Saul” “I’m a lawyer, not a criminal.” – Jimmy McGill, in the Better Call Saul Season 1 episode “Mijo” The introduction of attorney Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) was an important turning point for… … [Read more...] about Review: If You Like ‘Breaking Bad,’ You Better Watch ‘Better Call Saul’
Obama’s ambivalent war logic
WASHINGTON -- President Obama's request to Congress for authority to use military force against the Islamic State explains his view of why to fight this war. But it doesn't really tell us how. Obama has asked to be liberated and constrained at the same time. He wants no geographical boundaries placed on his ability to go after the Islamic State and "associated persons … [Read more...] about Obama’s ambivalent war logic
Six Months Won’t Solve Williams’ Woes
Six Months Won't Solve Williams' Woes By Peter Funt Brian Williams probably isn't a liar. Based on recent revelations, amplifications and clarifications, he appears to be a serial exaggerator. To his critics that's a distinction without a difference, which is why NBC News would be wise to replace him permanently in the anchor chair rather than suspend him for six months. … [Read more...] about Six Months Won’t Solve Williams’ Woes