May this day and every day be blessed by seeing that so much returns to the Light, the warmth, the gentle rain… when one realizes we are all called to New Life in so many ways. There is the Door suddenly revealed… we can, as we choose open… again... Long ago after a decade's long drought in the upper north, the old trees not having leafed out for years and years… thence … [Read more...] about the DOORWAY: Passover, Easter, Return of the Light
Easter Eggvertising (Cartoon)
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US a Banana Republic?
The Roberts court is turning our country into just that according to Norm Ornstein in National Journal. Oligarchs will rule. Roberts has, over the past few years, taken a meat-ax to 50 years and more of law and precedent on campaign finance, even as he took a meat-ax to voting rights. In both areas, he showered contempt on Congress and its laws. All after he … [Read more...] about US a Banana Republic?
Happy Easter (Cartoons)
HAPPY EASTER to you and yours. Here's a roundup of Easter cartoons: … [Read more...] about Happy Easter (Cartoons)
Kim Novak hits back at post-Oscar ‘bullies’
Kim Novak hits back at post-Oscar 'bullies' (via AFP) Veteran actress Kim Novak has lashed out at the "bullies" who mocked and criticized her appearance at the Academy Awards last month. The 81-year-old, star of Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 masterpiece "Vertigo," said she was too humiliated to leave her house… … [Read more...] about Kim Novak hits back at post-Oscar ‘bullies’
Republicans Will Soon Regret Being The Party Of Repealing Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act has exceeded expectations where ever we have measurements, such as in people signing up, despite the Congressional Budget Office reducing their prediction after the computer problems in October. The Republican horror stories have been debunked whenever the facts have been examined. There are no death panels, and the Republican predictions of doctors … [Read more...] about Republicans Will Soon Regret Being The Party Of Repealing Obamacare
Military Week in Photos
The U.S. Navy continued to assist South Korea’s efforts in the search, rescue and recovery for victims of the Sewol capsizing. In a statement, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the ferry sinking and Obama said he’s directed the U.S. military to provide any and all assistance requested. U.S. Marine … [Read more...] about Military Week in Photos
Jay Carney and the Kremlin’s Propaganda Victory Over the West (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)
Is Moscow winning the media war over Ukraine? For Poland's Gazeta Wyborcza, columnist Bartosz T. Wielinski says it's time for the West to fight fire with fire and create its own Russian-language media to go toe-to-toe with Russia Today - and for White House Spokesman Jay Carney to get those darned Soviet propaganda posters off of his kitchen wall! For Gazeta Wyborcza, a … [Read more...] about Jay Carney and the Kremlin’s Propaganda Victory Over the West (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)
Gabriel García Márquez Dies at 87 (Update)
Update: As Gabriel García Márquez’ family are making funeral arrangements for the Colombian-born Nobel laureate -- he will be cremated -- the condolences and honors continue to pour in from around the world, from heads of state and saddened readers. While Marquez’ family are planning a private ceremony, the government of Mexico plans to hold a public memorial for García … [Read more...] about Gabriel García Márquez Dies at 87 (Update)
Kansas hate crime didn’t emerge from a vacuum (Guest Voice)
Kansas hate crime didn’t emerge from a vacuum By Ben Cohen When you look at the image of Frazier Glenn Cross, AKA Glenn Miller, the shooter who cold-bloodedly murdered three Christians in a bloody eve-of-Passover spree at two Jewish community buildings in Overland Park, Kan., what do you see? I’ll tell you what I see. The dead-eyed stare, the pasty, blotched skin and … [Read more...] about Kansas hate crime didn’t emerge from a vacuum (Guest Voice)
Real Voter Fraud is Curbing the Right to Vote
Real Voter Fraud is Curbing the Right to Vote By Dick Polman Everett Dirksen and his fellow moderate Republicans (a now virtually extinct species) transcended partisanship in 1964 and supplied the key votes to pass the historic Civil Rights Act. Now flash forward 50 years. Can you imagine how today's Republicans would respond if a major civil rights bill was on the … [Read more...] about Real Voter Fraud is Curbing the Right to Vote
Q Is For….. Q
As you might imagine I had to do a little pondering in figuring out what to do for "Q" day. In the end I decided to follow my inner Star Trek nerd and go with "Q is for Q". For those not familiar, Q is a character from Star Trek The Next Generation. Played by John DeLancie he is an omnipotent being of virtually unlimited power. During the series he would show up to … [Read more...] about Q Is For….. Q
Russia warns US against further sanctions as Ukraine deal stalls
Russia warns US against further sanctions as Ukraine deal stalls (via AFP) Russia said its military is massed on Ukraine's doorstep and warned against further US sanctions as a deal struck with Washington appeared to stall because of intransigence by Moscow-backed rebels in the former Soviet republic. A threat by US President… … [Read more...] about Russia warns US against further sanctions as Ukraine deal stalls
Success Of Obamacare Might Translate Into Political Success
The number of people signing up for private insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act has now reached eight million. While primarily symbolic, it does represent a victory after initial projections of seven million were reduced to six million due to the problems when the exchanges opened. We know that if they failed to meet these projections, Republicans would be making a … [Read more...] about Success Of Obamacare Might Translate Into Political Success
Ping Pong MH370 (Cartoon)
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Overland Park shootings victimized Jews and Christians
Overland Park shootings victimized Jews and Christians by Rabbi Ben Kamin ENCINITAS, California — Today—Good Friday, April 18—is the funeral date for a grandfather and his grandson murdered this past week at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas, allegedly by a neo-Nazi Klansman. The service will be held at the Methodist Church of the Resurrection in nearby … [Read more...] about Overland Park shootings victimized Jews and Christians
Wyoming Tales: T. Rex at Fifty
April 11, 1964 was windy at the University. Of course, in Laramie, Wyoming it's generally ALWAYS windy. I was bundled into my dress jacket, and was wind chilled by it all. Just like the dedication of the Lincoln Monument up top of what was then US 30, "The Lincoln Highway" and is now Interstate 80 at its highest point, the "tarp" for the "unveiling" had managed to form a sort … [Read more...] about Wyoming Tales: T. Rex at Fifty
At least 12 Nepalese guides killed in worst-ever Everest accident
At least 12 Nepalese guides killed in worst-ever Everest accident (via AFP) At least 12 Nepalese guides preparing routes up Mount Everest for commercial climbers were killed Friday by an avalanche in the most deadly mountaineering accident ever on the world's highest peak, officials and rescuers say. The men were among a large… … [Read more...] about At least 12 Nepalese guides killed in worst-ever Everest accident
Growing Old
One of the the things that happens as you age is the iconic figures from your past die or worse. Glen Campbell Moved Into A Care Facility Glen Campbell has been moved into a care facility three years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, People.com reports. "He was moved to an Alzheimer's facility last week," a family friend told the title. "I'm not sure what … [Read more...] about Growing Old
P Is For Pragmatism
Today I chose to focus on pragmatism, something increasingly lacking in politics today. While I concede there are problems in both parties I am choosing to focus on the GOP by presenting a modified version of a previous post about the ideological hard line in that party today. It seems every week we see th ongoing debate in the Republican party over which direction it should … [Read more...] about P Is For Pragmatism