Hannibal has now become a courtroom drama, with Will Graham on trial for the murders committed by Hannibal. We appear to have another murderer out there, but without Will investigating we never get into the new murderer's head and do not even know their identity. Is Hannibal also committing these murders in an attempt to free Will and regain him as a (manipulated) friend? … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Hannibal; The Fall; Crisis; Orphan Black; Continuum; History of Science Fiction; HIMYM; Gotham; Agent Carter; SHIELD; The Americans; Under The Skin; Under The Dome
Fred Phelps Reportedly Near Death
Hate monger Fred Phelps is reportedly near death in a hospice. I debated whether or not to post about this since I wish to give him as little attention as possible. But I think the best attitude to this is to simply let him go and pay him little mind beyond that. No protests at his funeral, no long articles about his hate, just let him go quietly for that is the last … [Read more...] about Fred Phelps Reportedly Near Death
Crimea holds controversial referendum to split from Ukraine
Crimea holds referendum to split from Ukraine (via AFP) Crimeans voted Sunday in a unique referendum on breaking away from Ukraine to join Russia that has precipitated a Cold War-style security crisis on Europe's eastern frontier. Cossacks and pro-Moscow militias were seen patrolling at some polling stations… … [Read more...] about Crimea holds controversial referendum to split from Ukraine
The Diminishment of Religious Persecution
The Diminishment of Religious Persecution By Tina Dupuy Sorry, my fellow hyperbolists, slavery is not being required to pay income tax. Also, gun control is not what Hitler did to the Jewish people. And the religious right is not being persecuted for their religious beliefs in America in 2014. In order to be persecuted, American Christians would have to endure more than … [Read more...] about The Diminishment of Religious Persecution
Criminal probe under way in Malaysia plane drama
Criminal probe under way in Malaysia plane drama (via AFP) The multi-nation search for a missing Malaysian airliner focused on two vast, and vastly contrasting, areas on Sunday after Malaysia said it believed the aircraft was deliberately diverted, triggering a full-blown criminal investigation. Saturday's… … [Read more...] about Criminal probe under way in Malaysia plane drama
Democrats Need To Go On The Offensive On Health Care
Yesterday I posted in frustration as to how the Democrats managed to allow the Republicans to both sabotage an effort to repeal the Sustainable Growth Formula and use the Affordable Care Act once again as a political pawn. I found that Greg Sargent had interviewed Paul Begala, who had said something similar to my conclusion about Democrats fighting for the Affordable Care Act … [Read more...] about Democrats Need To Go On The Offensive On Health Care
Is Organized Climate Science Denial Criminally Negligent? (Guest Voice)
Is Organised Climate Science Denial Criminally Negligent? (via Desmogblog) Sat, 2014-03-15 06:00Guest By Lawrence Torcello, Rochester Institute of Technology. This article was originally published on The Conversation and is republished with permission. The importance of clearly communicating science to the public should… … [Read more...] about Is Organized Climate Science Denial Criminally Negligent? (Guest Voice)
Hear Hummingbirds Sing (For Real)
Did ever want to hear hummingbirds sing -- hear them so you can ACTUALLY hear them? In this video you can. Part of it is due to it being slowed down so you can hear what they ACTUALLY sound like: … [Read more...] about Hear Hummingbirds Sing (For Real)
Sens. John McCain & Dick Durbin Want U.S. to Send Weapons to Ukrainian Military
Sen. John McCain is itching for another war...He and Obama ally, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), are urging the White House to arm the Ukrainian military. “They only have a few thousand combat troops and would be overwhelmed by the Russians if it came to that. One of their urgent requests is to have us supply them with weapons,” McCain said, according to the Kyiv Post. “I will be … [Read more...] about Sens. John McCain & Dick Durbin Want U.S. to Send Weapons to Ukrainian Military
The startling weakness of Democrats
It's as though they've evaporated. That's the way it looked a week or so ago in Democratic polling places in this Texas district. The voters just don't show up. They aren't showing up even when they're elected and expected to show up... Where are they? This time Democratic senators are hiding from the National Rifle Association. Facing a possible defeat in the … [Read more...] about The startling weakness of Democrats
Making History in Idaho
While, in my opinion, Idaho made bad history in passing a law allowing students and others to “take your gun to school” (Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed the gun bill into law on Wednesday), the same state is making good history -- or its Air National Guard is. You see, Col. Sherrie McCandless has become the first woman selected to be a wing commander in Idaho … [Read more...] about Making History in Idaho
Is the U.S. becoming a police state? (Guest Infographic)
Is the U.S. becoming a police state? The words "police state" stir up emotions on each side when the question is asked. Those who fear it is feel a sense of urgency. Those who feel it isn't feel the words are thrown around loosely and are an exaggeration. The argument that there is a danger in that trend is made in this inforgraphic from securitydegreehub.com: Source: … [Read more...] about Is the U.S. becoming a police state? (Guest Infographic)
Malaysia says jet’s disappearance ‘deliberate’
Malaysia says jet's disappearance 'deliberate' (via AFP) A missing Malaysian airliner was apparently deliberately diverted and flown for hours after vanishing from radar, Prime Minister Najib Razak said Saturday, stopping short of confirming a hijack but taking the "excruciating" jet drama into uncharted… … [Read more...] about Malaysia says jet’s disappearance ‘deliberate’
Republican House Plays Politics, Screwing Both Doctors And Medicare Patients
After several years a deal had been reached to permanently repeal the flawed Sustainable Growth Formula but the House Republicans chose to play politics with it. The House Republicans showed a disregard for both physicians and Medicare beneficiaries. They attached the fix to a five year delay on the individual mandate, knowing that this would be dead in the Senate. The … [Read more...] about Republican House Plays Politics, Screwing Both Doctors And Medicare Patients
US Lifts Ban On BP Contracts On Eve Of Gulf Auction
Deepwater Horizon, April 21, 2010 - Flickr CC License Claiming it was being treated unfairly due to its 2010 blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, BP sued the United States for banning the global petroleum company from bidding on government contracts. The two parties settled this week, just in time to let BP bid on rights to new oil drilling sites in the Gulf of Mexico. The … [Read more...] about US Lifts Ban On BP Contracts On Eve Of Gulf Auction
Paul Ryan and Racism (Guest Cartoonist Cartoon)
Paul Ryan and Racism by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Yes, Paul Ryan’s ‘Inner City’ Comments Were Racist --In Defense of Paul Ryan: He Isn’t Racist, He’s Right --Paul Ryan's Racist Comments Are a Slap in the Face to 10.5 Million Americans --Paul Ryan Tries To Walk Back Racist Comments By Saying He Was ‘Inarticulate’ --Paul Ryan’s worthless attempt to save … [Read more...] about Paul Ryan and Racism (Guest Cartoonist Cartoon)
‘Breaking Bad’ actor changes gear in ‘Need for Speed’
'Breaking Bad' actor changes gear in 'Need for Speed' (via AFP) Fresh from the success of "Breaking Bad," Aaron Paul has plunged into a very different role in high-octane action movie "Need for Speed," swapping crystal meth for straight adrenaline. Adapted from the video game of the same name, the film is Paul's… … [Read more...] about ‘Breaking Bad’ actor changes gear in ‘Need for Speed’
Russian Toilet Paper (Cartoon)
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 Russian Toilet Paper (Cartoon)
Breaking News. Flight MH370: The Mystery Deepens
After a flurry of reports and speculation on what may have happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 -- including sightings of oil streaks and satellite images of three pieces of large debris floating in the South China Sea -- there is now a whole raft of new theories on what may have happened to the missing airliner. But first some breaking news. The New York Times has … [Read more...] about Breaking News. Flight MH370: The Mystery Deepens
To Sink Or To Be Jolly? Florida-13,Obamacare, and November
This week, a much awaited and closely watched election was held in Florida’s 13th Congressional district. It was for the seat left open by the death of longtime Republican incumbent Congressman Bill Young who died last October at the age of 83. He had represented the St. Petersburg area for 43 years. In the race to succeed him, a nip'n'tuck affair that went down to the wire for … [Read more...] about To Sink Or To Be Jolly? Florida-13,Obamacare, and November