[icopyright one button toolbar] Update: Warning: This update and the original post are political satire.* Not to be outdone by his likely 2016 rival, Senator Ted Cruz also used nautical language to convince an adoring tea party crowd in South Carolina over the weekend that he, not Mitt Romney, would navigate our ship of state safely through the treacherous Liberal … [Read more...] about UPDATE – Romney 3.0: ‘My Rising Tide Will Lift All Our Yachts’
Israel protects Jews against another Holocaust (Guest Voice)
On Jan. 27, 1945, the Soviet Red Army liberated Auschwitz where some 1.5 million of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust were murdered. Though the Nazis continued to kill Jews until the end of the Second World War a few months later, it was now clear that, despite the loss of a third… … [Read more...] about Israel protects Jews against another Holocaust (Guest Voice)
The Real Cause Of Low Oil Prices: Interview With Arthur Berman
The Real Cause Of Low Oil Prices: Interview With Arthur Berman by James Stafford With all the conspiracy theories surrounding OPEC's November decision not cut production, is it really not just a case of simple economics? The U.S. shale boom has seen huge hype but the numbers speak for themselves and such overflowing optimism may have been unwarranted. When discussing harsh … [Read more...] about The Real Cause Of Low Oil Prices: Interview With Arthur Berman
America’s Also-Ran Industrial Complex
America's Also-Ran Industrial Complex By Tina Dupuy We often hear about the corrupting influence of money in politics. This usually means quid pro quos for moneyed interests. There's lip service paid to the amount of cash a politician must raise in order to even run for office. Famously, former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer ran for president in 2012 by only taking $200 … [Read more...] about America’s Also-Ran Industrial Complex
Scariest stats, so far, on global warming
[icopyright one button toolbar] Here's one way to look at it: If you're around 50 now, the rest of your life will be much tougher thanks to the changing weather patterns. But you've got it easy compared to your children who will have some truly scary years thanks to the rapidly changing climate. In the annals of climatology, 2014 now surpasses 2010 as the warmest … [Read more...] about Scariest stats, so far, on global warming
The War On Terror Moves Into French Cyberspace
PARIS -- France has declared what some are calling a war on terror in the wake of the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo magazine and Hyper Cacher market, and a number of the battles are expected to be waged online. France announced policies to prevent both cyberterrorism attacks by Islamist hacking groups and online recruitment by… … [Read more...] about The War On Terror Moves Into French Cyberspace
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Cartoonists 2015
Cartoonists 2015 by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Muslim activist: Cartoons no justification for attacks --Charlie Hebdo demos turn bloody from Niger to Pakistan --Saudi Arabia's top clerical body condemns Prophet Mohammad cartoons in 'Charlie Hebdo' --Doodles with death: the brutal mistreatment of cartoonists in the Middle East --Laughing in the face of … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Cartoonists 2015
ISIS Aims to Occupy Mecca
ISIS Aims to Occupy Mecca The recent early morning clash between a Saudi border patrol and extremists trying to enter Saudi Arabia from Iraq appears to be the latest indicator of the Islamic State’s (ISIS) intent to expand its influence and control from its stronghold in Syria and Iraq south into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the rest of the Arab Gulf… … [Read more...] about ISIS Aims to Occupy Mecca
Seahawks mania grips Puget Sound
Seattle is going a little bit crazy in preparation for Sunday's playoff game, where the Seahawks play the Green Bay Packers, as these photos make crystal clear! From enterprising business employees (with creative tweaks to point-of-sale displays) to unusual flag locations ... from individuals to groups ... from landmarks to fantasy ... these photos illustrate the depth of … [Read more...] about Seahawks mania grips Puget Sound
Mitt Romney’s 2016 Presidential Platform: Eradicating US of Poverty
Twice failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney is gearing up for a third run for the White House. His new platform is to eradicate poverty in the U.S. Um, one problem. The stench of his 47 percent insult, his offshore accounts and Bain Capital's outsourcing activities are still very pungent. I might also add, the binders full of women PR blunder, plus picking on Big Bird, are … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney’s 2016 Presidential Platform: Eradicating US of Poverty
Mitt Romney Signals Wife’s Backing for 2016 Presidential Run
Mitt Romney Signals Wife’s Backing for 2016 Presidential Run Story and photo by Chris Stone SAN DIEGO (via SDONA) -- Mitt Romney on Friday gave the clearest hints so far that he is leaning toward another presidential bid, using the historic carrier Midway as a launching pad. In his first public appearance in San Diego since announcing his interest in the 2016 race, the … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Signals Wife’s Backing for 2016 Presidential Run
What do the most popular news stories for 2014 say about us?
[icopyright one button toolbar] There were some awfully big news stories in 2014: Cuba, Ebola, Ferguson, ISIS, Malaysian Airlines, mid-term U.S. elections, Russia/Ukraine/Crimea, Sony/Korea, and the Winter Olympics. We landed a robot on a comet. High profile celebrities died (Philip Hoffman, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams). So what can we learn from this New York Times list … [Read more...] about What do the most popular news stories for 2014 say about us?
2014 Was Warmest Year On Record
[icopyright one button toolbar] Two separate analyses from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) report that 2014 was the warmest year on record: The 10 warmest years in the instrumental record, with the exception of 1998, have now occurred since 2000. This trend continues a long-term warming of the planet, according to an analysis of surface … [Read more...] about 2014 Was Warmest Year On Record
Pop Culture: And Then He/She/They Said…
Republican Messaging Beats Democrats
[icopyright one button toolbar] Given the track records of the last two Presidential administrations, it is remarkable that the Republican party has chalked up victories in the last two mid-term elections. One factor in those victories has been that the mid-terms historically tend to favor the party out of power. Another is that the Republican base is primarily composed … [Read more...] about Republican Messaging Beats Democrats
First you cripple ’em, then you complain that they limp
Illustration by author [icopyright one button toolbar] Stephen Moore, former CATO fellow who founded The Club for Growth before Koch cronies took it away from him and handed it to Pat Toomey; Stephen Moore who then pontificates for the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board; Stephen Moore who NOW "is a Fox News contributor. He serves as chief economist at the Heritage … [Read more...] about First you cripple ’em, then you complain that they limp
The Fascist Socialist Kenyan Muslim Libtard President
[icopyright one button toolbar] Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas), like many Americans, was upset that President Obama did not go to Paris to personally show his solidarity with France, and publicly mourn the 12 journalists and the four French citizens killed in terrorist attacks. Like many Americans, both liberal and conservative, Rep. Weber made his views publicly known. … [Read more...] about The Fascist Socialist Kenyan Muslim Libtard President
San Diego Chargers: A Year in Review (Guest Sports Voice)
[icopyright one button toolbar] San Diego Chargers: A Year in Review By Andy Baker This year was quite the roller coaster for the Chargers. After a promising finish in 2013, our Chargers looked to improve on their success. The team seemed poised to grab that proverbial “brass ring” and take the next step. Our leader had a major bounce back season and was ready to go … [Read more...] about San Diego Chargers: A Year in Review (Guest Sports Voice)
ISIS gains ground in Syria
[icopyright one button toolbar] They say you can lose the battle but win the way. According to The Daily Beast, ISIS may not be losing anything: ISIS continues to gain substantial ground in Syria, despite nearly 800 airstrikes in the American-led campaign to break its grip there. At least one-third of the country’s territory is now under ISIS influence, with recent … [Read more...] about ISIS gains ground in Syria
Questioning Charlie Hebdo or Being Algerian is not Terrorism! (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Are the French and the West reflexively lumping simple critics of Charlie Hebdo's editorial decisions and Western policy together with the terrorists who struck Paris? For Algeria's Le Quotidien d'Oran, columnist M. Saadoune comments on the way people loyal to France, Algerians and others, who oppose both cartoons showing the Prophet Muhammed and the horrifying acts of … [Read more...] about Questioning Charlie Hebdo or Being Algerian is not Terrorism! (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)