I seldom post excerpts of an article without adding my two-cents-worth. This piece by the New York Times Editorial Board is one of those that needs no further comment, except that it is about the upcoming Benghazi event at “Center Ring at the Republican Circus.” Get it, buy it, borrow it, do whatever it takes, but read it Image: www.shutterstock.com … [Read more...] about The GOP Circus Is Coming to Town, Again.
GOP’s Civic Virtue Deficit
William Nitze ctitiques Tea Party attempts to ally itself with the Founders and Constitution in The American Conservative. Support for the U.S. Constitution has been a consistent principle of the collection of activist conservative groups referred to as the “Tea Party,” a name that refers back to the patriots who dumped British tea into Boston Harbor rather than pay the duties … [Read more...] about GOP’s Civic Virtue Deficit
North Korea’s Racist Attacks on Obama
The White House is outraged at a “lengthy and racist North Korean screed against President Obama, calling the rhetoric from Pyongyang ‘particularly ugly and disrespectful,’” according to the Washington Post. Some of the insults hurled by the Korean Central News Agency against the President were “clown,” “dirty fellow” and somebody who “does not even have the basic … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Racist Attacks on Obama
Young blood: elixir of youth?
Young blood: elixir of youth? (via AFP) Young blood may hold the long-sought cure for the decline of the ageing brain, according to research which showed injections of juvenile mouse blood boosting learning and memory in older rodents, scientists said Sunday. Multiple blood transfusions from… … [Read more...] about Young blood: elixir of youth?
Reality Versus Republicans On The Affordable Care Act
Last fall was a wonderful time for Republicans. Their fortunes changed quickly after it looked like they were in serious trouble over another threat to shut down the government. Then healthcare.gov started out a failure and there were stories about people receiving letters canceling their insurance coverage. The Republican luck didn't last. The web site was fixed (with some … [Read more...] about Reality Versus Republicans On The Affordable Care Act
A Bit Of Walton Wisdom
It is interesting where you sometimes will pick up a bit of wisdom. Today I got a little while watching an old episode of The Waltons. Those who watched the show may remember the character of Cora Beth Godsey. She was often a source of bemusement for the others as she tried to live the life of the sophisticate in the backwoods of Virginia. While they were polite to her face … [Read more...] about A Bit Of Walton Wisdom
The End of American Empire? Get Serious! (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)
President Obama is mercilessly assailed by Republicans and others for being weak, and America is increasingly called a nation in decline. Is the United States as frail and decrepit as some people fear, and others hope? For Poland's Gazeta Wyborcza, columnist Mariusz Zawadzki writes that such claims are laughable, as demonstrated by any number of statistics that show America is … [Read more...] about The End of American Empire? Get Serious! (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)
Fracking and Shaking
The state of Oklahoma is not known for earthquakes but for the first three months of 2014 Oklahoma had more earthquakes than California. Now the USGS has issued it's first earthquake warning for a state east of the Rockies. Mile for mile, there are almost as many earthquakes rattling Oklahoma as California this year. This major increase in seismic shaking led to a rare … [Read more...] about Fracking and Shaking
Cartoon; Benghazi Hearings
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National Climate Assessment Predicts Dire Consequences from Global Warming
According to the National Climate Assessment, a scientific report released May 6, climate change is not something reserved for our children's children in the distant future. Rather, global warming is happening right now and is affecting society in a major way. This year's National Climate Assessment was compiled by a large panel of climate scientists, and reviewed and … [Read more...] about National Climate Assessment Predicts Dire Consequences from Global Warming
The Flaw in Obamacare
There's good news and bad news about Obamacare. The good news is some 8 million Americans have signed up for health care, and the national uninsured rate is dropping. The bad news is an estimated 5 million "working poor" Americans can't get insurance because they're considered too poor. Others can get stuck in bureaucracy. Meet a San Diego friend who I'll call Tim Parker. … [Read more...] about The Flaw in Obamacare
Proof: dignity is not a Republican “value”
Dignified old Republicans (yes, there really were some) must be spinning in their graves as, once again, the Benghazi issue is scheduled for a re-re-revisit. The anti-Obamacare weapon has failed to obliterate the opposition. Democrats, who should -- according to the rules -- get thrashed in the midterms, are all smiles thanks to the bitter chasm within the Republican … [Read more...] about Proof: dignity is not a Republican “value”
Gallup Poll: Four Years in, GOP Support for Tea Party Down to 41%
As it remains locked in mortal battle with the Republican Party establishment, a new Gallup Poll finds that the Tea Party's support is down and opposition to it is growing. The poll also all but erases the talking point that the Tea Party represents both parties and people from several ideologies: it is clearly a conservative Republican movement. The main reason for the … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Four Years in, GOP Support for Tea Party Down to 41%
Cartoon: Benghazi Bedlam
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Monica Lewinsky does Hillary Clinton a big favor
Monica Lewinsky does Hillary Clinton a big favor by Ruth Marcus Monica Lewinsky does Hillary Clinton a big favor – By Ruth Marcus (via http://www.konknaijamedia.com) Monica Lewinsky may not have intended it this way, but she just did Hillary Clinton a big favor. Lewinsky could be forgiven, of course, if she did not mean to join Team Hillary. She is the forgotten, … [Read more...] about Monica Lewinsky does Hillary Clinton a big favor
Cartoon: Fox News and Benghazi
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Watch Video: Fight breaks out on live TV in Jordan
And Americans thought their yellfest ideological talk and news shows were bad? Who could ever imagine a discussion over media freedom in Syria on American television leading to yelling, a table being pushed back and forth and general chaos? Over the subject of Benghazi, the Obama administration and the IRS, or whether Hillary planned to have shoes thrown at her or Monica … [Read more...] about Watch Video: Fight breaks out on live TV in Jordan
On Modern Conservatism
Andrew Sullivan contemplates modern conservatism on The Daily Dish. Sorry to quote him repeatedly but he is cranking out some of the best political commentary on the 'Net. Conservatism at its best is an imaginative attempt to balance stability and change in a manner which makes a society more coherent, more itself. When change happens swiftly, that balance is all the more … [Read more...] about On Modern Conservatism
Updates: Military Week in Photos (With Breaking News)
Update III: The Pentagon has announced that the United States has begun a new military exercise with Estonia amid no indication of a Russian troop pullback from its border with Ukraine. American Forces Press Service: Pentagon Spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren announced today that Exercise Spring Storm began earlier this week. At the same time, he said there has … [Read more...] about Updates: Military Week in Photos (With Breaking News)
Big Weekend
I have a big weekend coming up. I will turn 68 on Saturday and Sunday will be the second Mother's Day since Mom passed away. After being my mothers care giver for over 6 years I'm still in the process of building a new life. I started painting again, something I have not done for years. I am doing some advertising for my digital photo restoration services. It is the first … [Read more...] about Big Weekend