[icopyright one button toolbar] UPDATE: It is now “Today” in Auschwitz, and indeed many survivors' voices -- sometimes breaking, sometimes hardly audible through the sobs and tears -- spoke there. Let us hope the world will indeed listen to those voices. Read them, listen with your heart to them, here, here and here. This is the statement by Secretary of State … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Tomorrow the World Will Be Listening to the Voices of Auschwitz
5 things from Iowa trip that reveal Christie 2016 strategy
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie is primed to announce a political action committee that could be the first step in a run for president. The expected announcement comes on the heels of Christie's second trip to Iowa, which holds the nation's first presidential caucuses, in the past two weeks. The governor delivered a speech at the… … [Read more...] about 5 things from Iowa trip that reveal Christie 2016 strategy
Exclusive Interview with Mark Fabiani (Guest Voice)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Exclusive Interview with Mark Fabiani by Thomas Powell Mark Fabiani was appointed special counsel to Dean Spanos in 2002. After doing some research, I found out that he has quite the resumé. The former Harvard graduate has worked for both Bill Clinton and Al Gore. He has dealt with Mayors in the past while serving as L.A. Mayor Tom … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview with Mark Fabiani (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Collective Memory
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: Collective Memory
Can Billionaires Buy Elections?
Can Billionaires Buy Elections? The news that Charles and David Koch and their network of conservative activists plan to spend $889 million on the 2016 elections has sent shock waves throughout the political landscape. Publicized this week at a California gathering hosted by the business group Freedom Partners, this declaration of financial war raises the question of whether … [Read more...] about Can Billionaires Buy Elections?
Conservative Argues That It Is Not A Bad Thing If People Die Due To Repealing Obamacare
[icopyright one button toolbar] If the Affordable Care Act were to be repealed, as most Republicans are calling for, we would see millions of Americans lose their insurance. We would return to past problems, including people being denied insurance when they have medical problems, people once again being forced to declare bankruptcy due to medical costs, and we would see … [Read more...] about Conservative Argues That It Is Not A Bad Thing If People Die Due To Repealing Obamacare
Does the Internet Make Dumb People Dumber?
Kevin Drum comments on an interesting question on Mother Jones.[icopyright one button toolbar] Unsurprisingly, (Bill) Gates agrees that the internet can make smart people smarter. By analogy, the printing press also made smart people smarter because it gave them cheap, easy access to far more information. Since they were capable of processing the information, they were … [Read more...] about Does the Internet Make Dumb People Dumber?
Best Television Theme Songs
Television theme songs are an undervalued part of why I remember many shows fondly. I can’t describe for you a single episode of Dad’s Army but I can sing you the theme song. Heck if I know what Tia and Temera were telling Rodger to go home for, but I can hum along to the intro of the show. ... 5 – I’ll be there for you by The Rembrandts (Friends) I have to … [Read more...] about Best Television Theme Songs
Netanyahu accused of putting US-Israeli relationship at risk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was accused by political rivals yesterday of damaging Israel's critical relationship with its American ally, a day after it emerged that President Barack Obama will not meet the Israeli leader when he pays a controversial visit to Washington just before Israel's general election. "No doubt his behaviour has caused damage," said Nachman… … [Read more...] about Netanyahu accused of putting US-Israeli relationship at risk
Hillary stands alone
WASHINGTON -- And now for a look at the Democratic presidential field for 2016 -- hey, hold on, where'd everybody go? All right, at the moment there's little suspense. Make that no suspense. If Hillary Clinton wants the nomination -- and there's no indication to the contrary -- she can have it. Winning the general election is another story, but the Republican Party … [Read more...] about Hillary stands alone
Look at These Wild Images of the Blizzard of 1888
Look at These Wild Images of the Blizzard of 1888 There aren't any New Yorkers left who lived through the Great Blizzard of 1888, and maybe that's a good thing: They'd never shut up about it, especially on a day like today, with an epic snowstorm called 'Juno' about to land in the city. More than 125 years later, the blizzard remains among the most severe… … [Read more...] about Look at These Wild Images of the Blizzard of 1888
Culture wars, old and new
WASHINGTON -- The old culture war politics is dying but new culture wars are gathering force. The transformation of the battlefield will change our public life. The idea of a "culture war" was popularized by Pat Buchanan in his joyfully incendiary 1992 Republican National Convention speech, but it was introduced into the public argument a year earlier by James Davison … [Read more...] about Culture wars, old and new
The Northeast Storm Captured In Photos
The Northeast Storm Captured In Photos Blizzards can be bitter cold and make travel a nightmare, but for those who are lucky enough to watch from a cozy place with a blanket and a warm cup of coffee, they can also be a beautiful sight. IBTimes' deputy technology editor captured a photo of early-rush-hour traffic at a halt on Second Avenue in… … [Read more...] about The Northeast Storm Captured In Photos
The Republican Party’s Sarah Palin Problem (A-g-a-i-n)
[icopyright one button toolbar] In the Godfather III Michael Corleone famously says, "Just when I thought I was out..they pull me back in." Just when many in the Republican Party thought they were out of the Sarah Palin era the the problems that came with it, it's clear the Sarah Palin problem remains. And, oh yes, we'll get emails and texts about how we just don't get … [Read more...] about The Republican Party’s Sarah Palin Problem (A-g-a-i-n)
Cartoon: Tango Argentina
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: Tango Argentina
Japan working to gain ISIS hostage’s release, analyzing video
Japan was working Monday to coordinate efforts with Jordan and other countries to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group. Protesters holding placards chant "Save Kenji" during a demonstration in front of the Prime Minister's Official residence in Tokyo, January 25, 2015.[Photo/Agencies] TOKYO - Japan was working Monday to coordinate efforts with Jordan… … [Read more...] about Japan working to gain ISIS hostage’s release, analyzing video
SciFi Weekend: Agents of SHIELD; The 100; Supergirl; Person of Interest; The End of Parenthood and Parks and Recreation & The Decline of NBC; 12 Monkeys; Netflix Marvel Series; The Americans; Sleepy Hollow; The End of The Marvel Universe; The Humor Of Sarah Palin; Mellisa Raunch Sex Scene
[icopyright one button toolbar] Agents of SHIELD has come a long way from the first season. While they always hinted there was something special about Skye, they didn't have the payoff on this plotline until the midseason finale with her conversion to an Inhuman. This might have major ramifications for her relationship with Coulson: Executive producer Jeph Loeb says that the … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Agents of SHIELD; The 100; Supergirl; Person of Interest; The End of Parenthood and Parks and Recreation & The Decline of NBC; 12 Monkeys; Netflix Marvel Series; The Americans; Sleepy Hollow; The End of The Marvel Universe; The Humor Of Sarah Palin; Mellisa Raunch Sex Scene
Obama and India’s Modi: a new start
[icopyright one button toolbar] Barack Obama’s presence at India’s Republic Day ceremonies today, the first for a US President, could be the start of something new and big enough to build a legacy for him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi’s invitation to Obama as chief guest was a bold political gesture aimed at his opponents in India. Previous governments have … [Read more...] about Obama and India’s Modi: a new start
Has the Republican Party become a clown car?
[icopyright one button toolbar] I know professional clowns. They are actually very serious professional people. And it's fair to say now that when someone suggests the Republican Party is becoming a clown car it's an insult -- to the hard-working clowns, whose humor, silliness and absurdity is intentional, and in most cases perfected after years of hard work. What … [Read more...] about Has the Republican Party become a clown car?
A Bigger Computer Fiasco For The Obama Administration Than Healthcare.gov
The fiasco with the initial opening of the exchanges at healthcare.gov has become a well-known IT glitch from the Obama administration, but that might not turn out to be their biggest mistake regarding computers and health care. As it primarily involves physicians and hospitals, as opposed to the general public, far fewer people are aware with the ongoing problems regarding … [Read more...] about A Bigger Computer Fiasco For The Obama Administration Than Healthcare.gov