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
Harlem Fire: Paul Ryan’s Racial Blindness
A building explodes in Harlem, leaving the dead so badly burned they cannot be identified, but we know they are not white. At the same time, a leading GOP thinker Paul Ryan, who has been on government payrolls since college, proclaims that young “inner city” men are “not even thinking about working or learning the value and the culture of work” because they rely on … [Read more...] about Harlem Fire: Paul Ryan’s Racial Blindness
President Tells Lithuanians: Show Russia No Fear and be ‘Ready to Shoot’ (Diena, Latvia)
The three tiny Baltic nations of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, have long and painful histories with the Russian bear, and do not wish to live under Russian domination again, which is why the events in Ukraine are having such an impact there. In this news account from Latvia's Diena newspaper, Lithuania President Dalia Grybauskaite issues a call to arms for Europe and people … [Read more...] about President Tells Lithuanians: Show Russia No Fear and be ‘Ready to Shoot’ (Diena, Latvia)
President Obama to Extend Overtime Benefits to More Americans
Do you feel like you’re overworked and underpaid? If so, President Obama is looking to help you. As you may know, the President has been fighting to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour for some time. This has been no easy battle, as he faces heavy GOP opposition in Congress. While the President was successful in increasing the minimum wage for federal contractors, … [Read more...] about President Obama to Extend Overtime Benefits to More Americans
Tying Republicans To The Koch Brothers To Campaign Against Plutocracy
Republicans often do a better job of messaging than Democrats, but they make their job much easier by making things up. They don't care that the economic theories they promote have no relationship to how the economy really works or if the "facts" they use to justify their policies with are frequently false. Democrats have a tougher time explaining the problems caused by an … [Read more...] about Tying Republicans To The Koch Brothers To Campaign Against Plutocracy
St. Patty’s (Cartoon)
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Film about Noah ‘Not Forbidden’ Under Sharia Law (Al-Mogaz, Egypt)
For those wondering what the debate is like among Muslim scholars over the new Russell Crowe film Noah, this is an Islamic analysis of whether the film violates an injunction against 'personifying The Prophets in art.' Noah is - like Abraham, Moses and Jesus - a saint and prophet, so the film is just as touchy form Muslims as it is for Christians or Jews. According to this … [Read more...] about Film about Noah ‘Not Forbidden’ Under Sharia Law (Al-Mogaz, Egypt)
GOP Oppositon as Performance Art
Andrew Sullivan comments on the Republican Party's lack of seriousness about governing on The Daily Dish. It is as if the Republicans had decided that their opposition to the president would become a kind of performance art version of all their previous tricks. Obamacare is a function of a tyrant! The president is a mom-jeans-wearing weakling compared with Putin! He’s coming … [Read more...] about GOP Oppositon as Performance Art
A Birthday Valedictory: ‘I Was So Much Older Then, I’m Younger Than That Now’
Most of the people my age is dead. You could look it up. ~ CASEY STENGEL as related by ROGER ANGELL Today is my birthday, an occasion that I have studiously ignored since I was a youngster and my mother would prepare my favorite dinner of hot dogs and French fries with ice cream cake roll for dessert. But this birthday is different because I find myself two thirds of the … [Read more...] about A Birthday Valedictory: ‘I Was So Much Older Then, I’m Younger Than That Now’
The CIA is out of line
WASHINGTON -- We now have even more proof that our burgeoning intelligence agencies, which were given unprecedented latitude to wage war against terrorists, are dangerously out of control. Not that further evidence was needed: Months of stunning revelations about the National Security Agency's massive domestic surveillance, thanks to fugitive whistle-blower Edward … [Read more...] about The CIA is out of line
French animal lobby uncovers ‘unhealthy’ horsemeat from Americas
French animal lobby uncovers 'unhealthy' horsemeat from Americas (via AFP) Horses from the United States, Canada and other countries in the region whose meat is sold in France for human consumption pose a health risk and are often cruelly treated, a leading animal rights group said Thursday. L214, which derives its name from… … [Read more...] about French animal lobby uncovers ‘unhealthy’ horsemeat from Americas