Kirsten Powers and Jonathan Merritt detail how conservative Christians violate the teachings of Jesus with their support of laws enabling denial of service to gays and lesbians in The Daily Beast. Many on the left and right can agree that nobody should be unnecessarily forced to violate their conscience. But in order to violate a Christian’s conscience, the government would … [Read more...] about Selective Biblical Literalism, Ctd.
2014 Political Animal Awards (Guest Voice)
2014 Political Animal Awards Raging Moderate by Will Durst For all those who have spent the last couple of months shoveling out a car, you should know we're at the tail end of awards season. And best be advised to hunker in a bunker wearing a Kevlar overcoat, because gold plated statues are being tossed about like air kisses at a gown fitting. Like clouds of bathroom hair … [Read more...] about 2014 Political Animal Awards (Guest Voice)
SciFi Weekend: Black Widow; Arrow; Continuum; House of Cards; Fantastic Four; Hannibal; Man From UNCLE; The Americans; Two More US Remakes Of British Shows; Karen Gillan; If Ikea Sold A TARDIS
Variety reports that Black Widow will continue to have a major role in upcoming Marvel movies and then Scarlett Johansson will star in her own stand-alone movie: According to Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, Black Widow’s storyline in “The Winter Soldier” revolves around “her coming to terms with her history, that she’s been a spy, and spies aren’t necessarily … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Black Widow; Arrow; Continuum; House of Cards; Fantastic Four; Hannibal; Man From UNCLE; The Americans; Two More US Remakes Of British Shows; Karen Gillan; If Ikea Sold A TARDIS
A BIG Get: Mexico captures drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman
Mexico captures drug kingpin 'El Chapo' Guzman (via AFP) The ld's most wanted drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, was captured Saturday by Mexican marines and publicly hauled away in handcuffs, ending his blood-stained reign after a 13-year manhunt. Stemming from US-Mexican coordination, the arrest deals… … [Read more...] about A BIG Get: Mexico captures drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman
Clark And Dilworth Reformed Philly and Reinvigorated The City’s Vibrance
Historic Quote: “I got licked. The reason I got licked was I didn’t get enough votes. I’ve no reaction, no complaints. Just say I’m in good humor." Pennsylvania Senator Joe Duff, the day after losing his re-election bid to Joe Clark. Philadelphia has many political figures who had a broad impact on the city but Joe Clark and Richardson Dilworth may have accomplished the … [Read more...] about Clark And Dilworth Reformed Philly and Reinvigorated The City’s Vibrance
Is Justice Thomas disrespectful?
Is he doing his job or just coasting along? Well, he's not doing his job, that's for sure according to legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin. Toobin points out that today marks the completion of eight years during which Justice Clarence Thomas hasn't opened his mouth during the hearing of a case. No questions, no nothing. ...There is more to the job of Supreme Court Justice … [Read more...] about Is Justice Thomas disrespectful?
Military mom surprises her son (VIDEO)
There are lots of moving videos detailing how soldiers show up and surprise loved ones at games, school or home. But sometimes technology can also do the trick and make someone feel like they're right before their loved one who suddenly appears. Watch what happens when an 8 year old San Diego boy visits a television studio: Arizona's ABC 15's website gives these … [Read more...] about Military mom surprises her son (VIDEO)
TV’s New Golden Era
TV's New Golden Era By Peter Funt The passing of Sid Caesar, a comedic genius if ever such a term could be used without fear of hyperbole, reminds us that television once had what its fans considered a Golden Age. The very name of Caesar's early-fifties landmark, "Your Show of Shows," exemplified a time when the medium flourished and entire genres were being invented. … [Read more...] about TV’s New Golden Era
Breaking News: Despite Accord, Tensions Continue in Ukraine
Others have been covering the crisis in Ukraine -- and done so very well. But this breaking news is important enough to "interrupt our regularly scheduled program" The New York Times reports: Ukraine’s President Flees Palace as Protesters Widen Control An opposition unit took control of the presidential palace outside Kiev on Saturday, as leaders in … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Despite Accord, Tensions Continue in Ukraine
Cuts To Medicare Advantage Plans Half Of Amount Expected–Watch For Hypocritical Republican Reaction
One of the ways in which the Affordable Care Act is funded is by reducing subsidies to Medicare Advantage plans which receive more money to care for Medicare beneficiaries than it costs to care for the same patients in the government Medicare program. Republicans have been using this to raise bogus claims of cuts to Medicare patients despite the fact that Republicans have also … [Read more...] about Cuts To Medicare Advantage Plans Half Of Amount Expected–Watch For Hypocritical Republican Reaction
(Breaking Update) Venezuela: Where Is the (International) Outrage?
Breaking Update: Under the headline, “Venezuela tells CNN journalists to 'get out,'” CNN has just reported: Venezuela has revoked or denied press credentials for CNN journalists in the country, following the president's announcement he would expel CNN if it did not "rectify" its coverage of anti-government protests. Read more here ~~ Update: The … [Read more...] about (Breaking Update) Venezuela: Where Is the (International) Outrage?
Chuck and Flo: Whalen and Dwyer’s Breed of Liberalism A Republican Rarity
Historic Quote: “He doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t drink, he doesn’t womanize. So what the hell good is he?” An opponent of one of my below subjects, Ohio Congressman Chuck Whalen. The debate over what has happened to the Republican Party of the days of yore inspired me to examine two rare species in the Party, even in the 1970s: Ohio Congressman Charles Whalen and his New … [Read more...] about Chuck and Flo: Whalen and Dwyer’s Breed of Liberalism A Republican Rarity
In Historic Act, 19 Overlooked Minority Service Members Awarded the Medal of Honor
In a rare and historical action, President Obama will award the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest commendation for combat valor, to 19 Jewish, Hispanic, and African-American veterans “overlooked previously because of their ethnicity,” according to the Washington Post. Unprecedented and historical, in my opinion, because it reaches back more than 60 years to correct acts … [Read more...] about In Historic Act, 19 Overlooked Minority Service Members Awarded the Medal of Honor
Olympics Closing Ceremony (Guest Cartoonist Cartoon)
Olympics Closing Ceremony by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Putin's Olympic corruption: Column --Putin's Olympic Dreams Reeling Amid Chaos in Ukraine And Loss Of Hockey Medal --Twenty-Five Dead In Ukraine, But Democracy May Live --A Tottering Ukraine—Putin’s Nightmare As the Sochi Games Begin Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation's most prominent cartoon … [Read more...] about Olympics Closing Ceremony (Guest Cartoonist Cartoon)
If Obamacare Is So Bad, Why Can’t The Right Wingers Find Real Losers Under Obamacare?
Republicans have trying to scare voters with stories about people who are losers under the Affordable Care Act. They mention them in speeches, run ads about them, and put them on Fox. Each and every time this has happened reporters checking into the facts found that rather than being losers the people turned out to actually be benefiting from Obamacare. Each and every time. … [Read more...] about If Obamacare Is So Bad, Why Can’t The Right Wingers Find Real Losers Under Obamacare?
Study predicts Antarctic ice melting will endure
Study predicts Antarctic ice melting will endure (via AFP) The melting of ice in the Antarctic is considered a top threat to global sea level rise, and scientists said Thursday the trend could continue for decades or even centuries to come. Researchers focused on the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica, which… … [Read more...] about Study predicts Antarctic ice melting will endure
Boehner dumps job, keeps tan?
John Boehner's purchase of an $835,000 condo in an exclusive community in Marco Island, Florida -- broken by Jonathan Strong at Breitbart News -- has increased chatter that the House Speaker is planning his exit strategy from Washington when the 113th Congress draws to a close later this year. According to USA Today, Boehner and his wife bought the condo on Feb. 11 and the … [Read more...] about Boehner dumps job, keeps tan?
The State of Press Freedom in America (Guest Voice)
[tooltip text="Tooltip Text"] The State of Press Freedom in America by David Goodloe I'm a writer. It is fashionable these days to say that one is predisposed to be something — that such a person was born a certain way. Usually, that applies to one's sexuality; in my case, I think it means I was born to be a writer. It is what I do. It isn't something I can … [Read more...] about The State of Press Freedom in America (Guest Voice)
Putin and Ukraine Marshmallows (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 Putin and Ukraine Marshmallows (Cartoon)
No compromise costs Republicans big potential “win” on entitlements
So much for what seemed like a big win for the GOP on entitlements -- a win that was potentially so big that President Barack Obama had heard angry rumblings from his party's base more than once and potentially faced a revolt from liberals. Some analysts had even suggested that if Obama made the compromise with GOPers it would accentuate divisions within the Democratic Party … [Read more...] about No compromise costs Republicans big potential “win” on entitlements