Today's Adam and Eve by Mike Peters Of Related Interest: --Many fear Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger spells monopoly --Despicable Me: Comcast Proves It's an Evil Genius --Time Warner Cable Shareholder Sues To Block Comcast Merger --Former FCC Commissioner Warns About Comcast-Time Warner Merger, "Mindless" Media Consolidation Mike Peters is recognized as one of our … [Read more...] about Today’s Adam and Eve (Guest Cartoonist Cartoon)
Obama in Political Danger Zone: Unpopular in Minnesota
A new poll shows President Barack Obama is truly in a danger zone: he's popular in Minnesota [one_third_last]. Half of the residents of Minnesota now disapprove of President Obama’s performance, according to a new poll. Results of The Star Tribune survey represent the first time that his approval rating has turned negative in the state since the president took office … [Read more...] about Obama in Political Danger Zone: Unpopular in Minnesota
The House moves sharply right. (Righter? rightest? like totally rigid?)
Boehner is no longer acceptable, on his way out. A formal effort to replace Boehner is underway, launched by the Senate Conservatives Fund. The group is keeping an online whip list of where members stand on replacing Boehner and has plans to pressure conservative lawmakers to come out for or against him long before the November elections. Rep. Raúl R. Labrador (Idaho) … [Read more...] about The House moves sharply right. (Righter? rightest? like totally rigid?)
Zimmerman not haunted by Martin killing: says he is scapegoat
American acquitted in teen's murder not haunted by what happened (via AFP) George Zimmerman, the US man controversially acquitted of murdering black teenager Trayvon Martin, said in an interview aired Monday that he is not haunted by what happened. Zimmerman also told CNN he sees himself as a victim and scapegoat and that… … [Read more...] about Zimmerman not haunted by Martin killing: says he is scapegoat
The State Of The Democratic Party Today
I found Dan Balz's article on Democrats in the post-Obama era to be interesting not for any predictions of the future but for the information on the Democratic Party today. I wouldn't take this as an exact measurement of any views, but a good general approximation. Balz presented data that the Democratic Party has become more liberal, but with liberals representing a … [Read more...] about The State Of The Democratic Party Today
An idea conservatives should love
WASHINGTON -- There is a magnificent public policy that achieves many of the goals conservative politicians regularly extol. These include promoting work over dependency, reducing the cost of social welfare programs, fostering economic growth and strengthening families. The policy in question is raising the minimum wage. The only mystery is why so few conservative … [Read more...] about An idea conservatives should love
CNN Wins Worst Timing of the Year Award
Program note: Chris Cuomo’s extended sitdown with George Zimmerman will air today instead of tomorrow as planned. Cynical observers may see a connection with the Michael Dunn verdict, but has teenage murder become just another chess piece in the media ratings game? Is crazy racism to be sold between commercials for mouthwash and erectile dysfunction? What happened to … [Read more...] about CNN Wins Worst Timing of the Year Award
Weighing LBJ’s Achievements & The Vietnam War: Let’s Revisit That In A Few Decades, Okay?
People told me that if I voted for Goldwater, in six months we would be bombing North Vietnam. They were right; I voted for Goldwater and in six months we were bombing North Vietnam. ~ POPULAR POST-1964 ELECTION JOKE As the carriers of Lyndon Baines Johnson's torch prepare to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his landmark Great Society legislation, they are asking us … [Read more...] about Weighing LBJ’s Achievements & The Vietnam War: Let’s Revisit That In A Few Decades, Okay?
SciFi Weekend: Valentine’s Day and Girls SciFi Geeks Love (About Time; Karen Gillan; Scarlett Johansson; Arrow; Almost Human)
SciFi Weekend is a weekly feature at Liberal Values, and is now being cross posted at The Moderate Voice. To introduce the feature to new readers, every week this post generally deals with Science Fiction along with other topics. Sometimes, like last week, it is about a single topic (Sherlock Season 3). More often a variety of topics are discussed, typically starting with … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Valentine’s Day and Girls SciFi Geeks Love (About Time; Karen Gillan; Scarlett Johansson; Arrow; Almost Human)
More Republican Misinformation On Medicare To Scare Seniors
There they go again. Republicans are again trying to scare seniors by spreading misinformation about Medicare. They have been making the same false claims for the past few years. From Politico: Republican Rep. Tom Rooney of Florida took aim today at Obamacare’s impact on older Americans, saying that seniors across the country are paying “more money for fewer choices, less … [Read more...] about More Republican Misinformation On Medicare To Scare Seniors
Immigration reform (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 Immigration reform (Cartoon)
Is Hillary’s run a sign of Democratic party weakness?
Is Hillary's run a sign of Democratic party weakness? Pretty much... Yes, she is. Two years out from the Iowa caucuses, she already has a top-tier super PAC, a grassroots organizing machine, dozens of big donors ready to open their wallets, and massive support from Democratic voters. It's unprecedented in modern politics, veteran Washington operatives agree. But … [Read more...] about Is Hillary’s run a sign of Democratic party weakness?
Science unveils master painters’ secrets
Science unveils master painters' secrets (via AFP) What hue of red was really in that Renoir masterpiece? How did Van Gogh envision his yellow flowers? And did Picasso really use housepaint? Advanced science techniques are helping shed new light on the original beauty that has faded with time on some… … [Read more...] about Science unveils master painters’ secrets
(Updated) Euthanasia of Young Children?
Update: As expected, the Belgian Parliament on Thursday amended the country’s 2002 euthanasia law to permit children of any age to “die with dignity” through euthanasia. TIME reports that the Belgian Parliament approved the amendments “with 86 MPs voting in favor, 44 against, and 12 abstentions. The Senate had already passed the bill in December.” However, there are … [Read more...] about (Updated) Euthanasia of Young Children?
Dems’ Post-Obama Future
Dan Balz and Philip Rucker speculate on the Democrats' post-Obama direction in The Washington Post. With three years remaining in the presidency of Barack Obama, the party he has led since mesmerizing members with his 2008 campaign has begun debating a post-Obama future. Though more united than Republicans, Democrats nevertheless face simmering tensions between the … [Read more...] about Dems’ Post-Obama Future
Not Seeing The Other Half
For some time now, Robert Reich writes, the United States has been devolving into a We and Them Society -- as in, Why should we pay for them? He sites several examples: The middle-class and wealthy citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, for example, are trying to secede from the school district they now share with poorer residents of town, and set up their … [Read more...] about Not Seeing The Other Half
Michael Dunn Found Guilty on 2nd Degree Attempted Murder Charges, Mistrial for Jordan Davis’ Murder
Michael Dunn found guilty of second-degree attempted murder in the Gate gas station shooting. A mistrial was declared on the charge of murder in the shooting death of Jordan Davis. The teens who were in the car are Tommie Stornes (driver), Leland Brunson and Tevin Thompson. He was also found guilty of firing into a moving vehicle. Michael Dunn will face up to 75 years behind … [Read more...] about Michael Dunn Found Guilty on 2nd Degree Attempted Murder Charges, Mistrial for Jordan Davis’ Murder
Republicans Are Also Benefiting From The Success Of Obamacare–And Some Now Love It
As I noted yesterday, with the tremendous success of the Affordable Care Act, even some Republicans who voted against Barack Obama are seeing the benefits of Obamacare and are finding reasons to love it. Republicans have frequently cited horror stories, except that the facts turn out to be different than they claim whenever a reporter goes to the effort to fact check. It is … [Read more...] about Republicans Are Also Benefiting From The Success Of Obamacare–And Some Now Love It
21st century technology makes Holocaust denial easy
Twenty-first technology can work wonders on things such as increasing instantaneous communication and even colorizing old photos and black and white movies, but has also had another impact: it makes holocaust denial much easier. Noga Gur Arieh, in an op-ed on Ynetnews.com, lays the case out perfectly -- but one other factor needs to be added. Here's a chunk of it: Are … [Read more...] about 21st century technology makes Holocaust denial easy
What Treason Looks Like, Part 749,982*
* Approximate number of American soldiers killed in the last Civil War. Welcome to the total spin zone Yes, I have been away. But I haven't missed anything. Here, in a blatant lie published in the Washington Post, another traitor claims crimes never raised, let alone prosecuted. Why? Because facts no longer matter to the Traitorous "Party of Lincoln." Just claim to be … [Read more...] about What Treason Looks Like, Part 749,982*