Because of personal time constraints and because I do not have all the facts and inside intelligence and knowledge to opine on what is becoming a very serious and tense crisis in Ukraine, I will just post two pieces. The first one is a press statement by Secretary of State John Kerry and the second one is a American Forces Press Service news release on contacts by … [Read more...] about Obama, Hagel and Kerry on Ukraine
Shark’s Eye View Revealed For First Time By New Research (VIDEO)
Shark’s Eye View Revealed For First Time By New Research (VIDEO) (via Planetsave) What does a shark actually see from its perspective? How does it spend its time, where/why does it travel, and how does it eat? Well, we now have a better idea — new research from the University of Hawaii and the University of Tokyo has revealed,… … [Read more...] about Shark’s Eye View Revealed For First Time By New Research (VIDEO)
PUTIN SEIZES Crimea, Creates Potential Armed War to Crush Ukraine
Russian Parliament, as everyone knew they would, gave the aging and sentimental Putin the celebratory OK TO USE MILITARY FORCE IN UKRAINE. It is said, the Russian soldiers have been moved into the streets of Crimea by Putin's personal orders. That they are there right now 'securing' 'things.' See here at WaPo. Expect bloodshed-- and thereby blood all over Putin's hands that … [Read more...] about PUTIN SEIZES Crimea, Creates Potential Armed War to Crush Ukraine
President Obama Tells Vladimir Putin He Breached International Law with Ukrainian Invasion
President Obama and President Vladimir Putin spoke today for 90 minutes over Russia's invasion of Ukraine's Crimea region. The U.S. will pull out of the G-8 Summit to be held in Sochi later this year over the crisis. The fact is that cancelling one meeting is no big deal to Vladimir Putin compared to keeping control of the waterway. Despite all these phone calls, it seems … [Read more...] about President Obama Tells Vladimir Putin He Breached International Law with Ukrainian Invasion
War and Republicans (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 War and Republicans (Cartoon)
Conservative Horror Stories About Small Business No More Valid Than Their Other Horror Stories
With millions now receiving health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act we are seeing that the horror stories being spread by conservatives are not true. There are no death panels. We do not have a government making health care decisions as people signed up under "Obamacare" are receiving the same types of insurance (except with more comprehensive coverage) than was … [Read more...] about Conservative Horror Stories About Small Business No More Valid Than Their Other Horror Stories
2016 Crystal Ball
2016 Crystal Ball by Peter Funt It says here that Jeb Bush has the best shot at the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, while Hillary Clinton might not be the Democrats' candidate — and if she is, she's no sure thing. Picking a president has become a tedious and expensive non-stop exercise. Those of us who dwell on it, especially years before the voting, are … [Read more...] about 2016 Crystal Ball
Poll detects major shift in American attitudes on gay marriage
Yet another poll detects a major shift in American attitudes on gay marriage. And this one provides some interesting breakdowns that show just how major this shift is -- and some interesting facts on a de facto coalition emerging that opposes it: Fifty-three percent of Americans now support same-sex marriage, up from 32 percent a decade ago, according to a recent survey by … [Read more...] about Poll detects major shift in American attitudes on gay marriage
Who Should Win the Oscar for Best Actor?
Who Should Win the Oscar for Best Actor? (via Fandango Movie Blog) By: Christopher Campbell on February 28, 2014 at 9:32AM One of the tightest races at the Oscars this year is for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. No matter who the award goes to, it will be hard to complain that it wasn't the most deserving… … [Read more...] about Who Should Win the Oscar for Best Actor?
Putin Asks Authority to Use Military Force in Ukraine
Less than 24 hours after President Obama warned Russia that "there will be costs" for any military intervention in Ukraine -- something that most believed was already happening -- Russian President Vladimir V. Putin requested authority from the Russian Senate to use just such military force in Ukraine. The New York Times: Mr. Putin’s request, largely a formality, … [Read more...] about Putin Asks Authority to Use Military Force in Ukraine
Conservatives Blast Obama As Vladimir Putin Seeks Parliamentary Permission for Ukraine Invasion
In another sign that Russia is thumbing its nose at President Obama's 'blunt' warning against a Ukraine intervention, Vladimir Putin has asked parliament for permission to use the country's military in Ukraine. Haaretz reports Putin said the move is needed to protect ethnic Russians and the personnel of a Russian military base in the Crimean region. Russia's RIA news agency … [Read more...] about Conservatives Blast Obama As Vladimir Putin Seeks Parliamentary Permission for Ukraine Invasion
Obama warns Russia on Ukraine: may skip G8 summit
Obama expresses deep concern on Ukraine, may skip G8 summit (via AFP) The United States warned Friday that President Barack Obama and other European leaders could snub the G8 summit in Sochi if they judge Russia is usurping Ukraine's sovereignty. Obama said that he was deeply concerned at reports that Russian forces had… … [Read more...] about Obama warns Russia on Ukraine: may skip G8 summit
(Updated) Take Your Gun to School, or ‘When May I Shoot a Student’?
Update: ABC News reports that the Idaho State Affairs Committee has voted 11-3, in a party line split, for the bill and sent it forward to the House floor, over objections from the majority of people who testified before the committee. "Backers of the bill say letting those with Idaho's new enhanced concealed carry permit holders to carry guns to class could halt a … [Read more...] about (Updated) Take Your Gun to School, or ‘When May I Shoot a Student’?
Zakaria: US Not in Decline
Fareed Zakaria debunks the punditocracy's claim of American foreign policy decline in The Washington Post. The world is not in great disorder. It is mostly at peace with one zone of instability, the greater Middle East, an area that has been unstable for four decades at least — think of the Six-Day War, the Yom Kippur War, the Lebanese civil war, the Iran-Iraq war, the Gulf … [Read more...] about Zakaria: US Not in Decline
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘armed invasion’ in Crimea
Ukraine accuses Russia of 'armed invasion' in Crimea (via AFP) Ukraine accused Russia of staging an "armed invasion" of Crimea on Friday and appealed to the West to guarantee its territorial integrity after pro-Kremlin gunmen took control of the peninsula's main airport. The spiralling tensions in a splintered… … [Read more...] about Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘armed invasion’ in Crimea
Last Chance Johnny
What happened to Matthew McConaughey? Last time I checked he was your average embarrassing romantic comedy leading man – an American Hugh Grant, if you will. But in a blink of an eye, he has become one of the most impressive actors working today. I am not complaining, he deserves every credit in the world – I watched him in Killer Joe and I couldn’t believe it was the same … [Read more...] about Last Chance Johnny
A helping hand for young men of color
WASHINGTON -- "My Brother's Keeper" has a much nicer ring than "Stop and Frisk." It also promises to be a more effective, less self-defeating way to address the interlocking social and economic crises afflicting young men of color. I'll go out on a limb and predict that President Obama gets some heat for launching a program whose benefits are aimed solely at … [Read more...] about A helping hand for young men of color
The perils of Crimea
Russia’s military maneuvers with some 150,000 men and thousands of tanks on Crimea’s borders are a reminder that nothing in European politics is straightforward. President Barack Obama’s cautious reaction is understandable and wise. Lulled by the unprecedented prosperity since World War II, many ordinary people might consider that wars involving European powers are unlikely … [Read more...] about The perils of Crimea
(Update) Cheney: How to Conflate National Security with Food Stamps
Update: Mr. Cheney -- instead of bringing up the food stamps canard -- may want to talk to his Republican friends in the Senate to truly support the troops. The Hill: Senate Republicans stopped Democrats from advancing a bill that would have expanded healthcare and education programs for veterans. In a 56-41 vote Thursday, the motion to waive a budget point of … [Read more...] about (Update) Cheney: How to Conflate National Security with Food Stamps
Unlucky Bitcoin (Cartoon)
https://politicalgraffiti.wordpress.com/2014/02/27/unlucky-bitcoin/ Copyright 2014 David Donar. All rights reserved. Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Unlucky Bitcoin (Cartoon)