Will Smith flop 'After Earth' crowned at Razzies (via AFP) Sci-fi flop "After Earth" starring Will Smith and son Jaden earned three Golden Raspberries on Saturday at the annual Razzie worst-of film awards, Hollywood's hall of shame. A day before the Oscars, spoof comedy compilation "Movie 43" won worst picture… … [Read more...] about Will Smith flop ‘After Earth’ crowned at Razzies
Ukraine: What a Difference Partisanship Makes
As Russian troops entered neighboring territory the president of the United States, in an address to the nation, expressed his deep concern at reports that Russian troops have “invaded a sovereign neighboring state.” “Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century," the President said. Referring to how Russia's actions have raised serious questions about its intentions … [Read more...] about Ukraine: What a Difference Partisanship Makes
Vlad the Assailer in: Annexing the Sudentenland!
The Soviet Union's Russian Republic's greatest per capita consumer of Viagra® has played his dictator card again, following the template he established with the military bullying of Georgia (the country, and not the American state which has long since left civil society). Hands are wrung: Why Russia no longer fears the West Ben Judah / Politico The West is blinking in … [Read more...] about Vlad the Assailer in: Annexing the Sudentenland!
Sarah Palin Saw A Russian Invasion Of Ukraine From Her House
I really wouldn't mind if Sarah Palin just made her amusing quip about the Ukraine crisis saying "Yes, I could see this one from Alaska" on her Facebook page. It is understandable that she would react this way, both in response to criticism for giving a foreign crisis example of Russia invading Ukraine in 2008 and for the impression of her by Tina Fey. Palin and other … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Saw A Russian Invasion Of Ukraine From Her House
Putin bets Western powers will blink
It appears that Vladimir Putin has decided Ukraine belongs to Russia, and if they don't like it, too bad. My bet would be that Putin wins this little gamble. Obama will indeed blink first, and so will the rest of the NATO powers. No one will use military force to counter Putin, and not much else will deter him either. A de facto Russian Empire will slowly become a … [Read more...] about Putin bets Western powers will blink
Putin Can’t Shed His KGB Stripes
Olle Johansson, Sweden[/caption] When you boil down Russian President Vladimir Putin it comes down to this: the world has seen many leaders of all kinds who had military backgrounds and even intelligence backgrounds. But even if he took his KBG shirt off and put on another shirt, Putin has never lost his KBG persona. His year of reset is now a reset, all right: resetting is … [Read more...] about Putin Can’t Shed His KGB Stripes
Twilight of the Right
Alan Pell Crawford chronicles the decline of movement conservatism in a long but worthwhile read in The American Conservative. “Every great cause,” Tyrrell quotes Eric Hoffer in After the Hangover, “begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket.” The conservative movement underwent this transmogrification with blazing speed. Maybe it had … [Read more...] about Twilight of the Right
Obama, Hagel and Kerry on Ukraine
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’?