WASHINGTON -- The re-emergence of a Democratic left will be one of the major stories of 2014. Moderates, don't be alarmed. The return of a viable, vocal left will actually be good news for the political center. For a long time, the American conversation has been terribly distorted by the existence of an active, uncompromising political right unbalanced by a comparably … [Read more...] about The resurgent progressives
Cannabis Colorado (Cartoon)
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Obamacare and the “dirty little secret”
Maybe some on the left will need medicalcare after reading through Michael Moore's ghastly truth about the Affordable Care Act. But he's got a point. Obamacare is awful. That is the dirty little secret many liberals have avoided saying out loud for fear of aiding the president’s enemies, at a time when the ideal of universal health care needed all the support it could … [Read more...] about Obamacare and the “dirty little secret”
NY Times defends Snowden; Guardian calls for White House pardon
The New York Times editorial board kicked off the new year by listing the chain reaction resulting from Edward Snowden's act of whistle-blowing to journalists. Across the pond, The Guardian outlined "the case for a pardon" (even though a pardon doesn't happen until after an conviction indictment unless you are a President [1). Mr Snowden gave classified information to … [Read more...] about NY Times defends Snowden; Guardian calls for White House pardon
Broken Bones, Arch Hypocrisy & More: Musings On The Year Of The Banana Peel
I have lived a long and healthy life save only for a fairly minor stroke some 13 years ago and the obligatory middle-aged guy hernia repair, but recently had a run of bad luck that left a big hole in the year just passed. It began back in May when I was walking our brother-sister chocolate Labradors, who weigh about 100 pounds each, on a country road near our mountain … [Read more...] about Broken Bones, Arch Hypocrisy & More: Musings On The Year Of The Banana Peel
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds: The Sounds of Freedom
First thing this morning, my son, who lives in Southern California, ‘facebooked’ me a photo of contrails made by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds on their way to the 125th Rose Parade and mentioned the roar they made. I ‘facebooked’ him back with a comment that many may find trite and corny, but which in my humble opinion is befitting: “What you heard were the sounds of … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds: The Sounds of Freedom
The cruelest cut of all
WASHINGTON -- To 1.3 million jobless Americans: The Republican Party wishes you a Very Unhappy New Year! It would be one thing if there were a logical reason to cut off unemployment benefits for those who have been out of work the longest. But no such rationale exists. On both economic and moral grounds, extending benefits for the long-term unemployed should have been … [Read more...] about The cruelest cut of all
Seven 2014 Predictions on Obamacare, Impeachment, Iran, and More Political Prediction
There are lots of prediction lists coming out and not just the ones by professional psychics. PUndits are issuing them, too, and one of the best is from The Daily Beast's Michael Tomasky. Here are the first three: 1. Situation: Budget Deadline. Prediction: Deal reached after 9 p.m. on January 14. The year will start bleakly—really going out on a limb there, eh?—as … [Read more...] about Seven 2014 Predictions on Obamacare, Impeachment, Iran, and More Political Prediction
2013 in review (Cartoon)
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Wordpocalypse! ‘Selfie,’ ‘twerk’ top list of most annoying words of 2013
Wordpocalypse! 'Selfie,' 'twerk' top list of most annoying words of 2013. (via The Christian Science Monitor) Sorry Justin Bieber. Uploading your mug to millions of followers is now deemed officially annoying. That’s because “selfie” tops the 2013 List of Words to be Banished from the Queen's English for Misuse, Overuse, and General Uselessness. The annual… … [Read more...] about Wordpocalypse! ‘Selfie,’ ‘twerk’ top list of most annoying words of 2013
Supreme Court blocks Obamacare birth control requirement
Supreme Court blocks Obamacare birth control requirement (via AFP) US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has temporarily blocked a requirement of the new healthcare reform law that requires health insurance companies to cover birth control. Sotomayor acted late New Year's Eve, just hours before major provisions… … [Read more...] about Supreme Court blocks Obamacare birth control requirement
10 Most Viewed Fact-Checks of 2013
Here are the ten most-viewed fact-checks from Politifact.com for 2013. 10. Barack Obama says the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court 'is transparent'--We rated the statement Pants on Fire. 9. Obama says Reagan raised debt ceiling 18 times; George W. Bush seven times--We rated his statement True. 8. Sen. Ted Cruz says Obama 'just granted all of Congress an exception' … [Read more...] about 10 Most Viewed Fact-Checks of 2013
Tree Huggers Alert
There are only two occasions each year when one can hug a tree without any political or environmental connotations and without being ridiculed -- perhaps not the latter. One is when wrapping your Christmas lights around your tree outside. The other one when you take them down. Today is the last opportunity until next Christmas. Don’t forget to hug your tree, and Happy … [Read more...] about Tree Huggers Alert
America’s first retail marijuana stores open in Colorado
America's first marijuana stores open in Colorado (via AFP) America's first retail stores selling marijuana open for business in Colorado on Wednesday, putting the western state in the vanguard of the country's evolving attitudes on legalizing the drug. Officials in the state famous for its ski resorts and breathtaking… … [Read more...] about America’s first retail marijuana stores open in Colorado
“Logical” and “Republican” don’t belong together in the same sentence
Nowhere is that more obvious than in Republican attitudes about unemployment insurance. Aside from being unnecessarily cruel, Congressional Republicans breezily defy all logic, as Jonathan Chait observes. The position of Democrats in Washington, backed by a growing mountain of economic research, is that macroeconomic and humanitarian considerations alike both argue for … [Read more...] about “Logical” and “Republican” don’t belong together in the same sentence
New Year’s Resolution (Cartoon)
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New Year’s Resolutions for 2014
Here are some suggested New Year's resolutions for some folks, parties and companies: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie: You're facing a scandal that foes hope will show you were involved in politically vindictive lane closures that slowed down traffic on the George Washington Bridge, country's busiest bridge. But you're rising in most polls and the media and TV cameras seem … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions for 2014
MSNBC Spew Forward (Cartoon)
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5 things you should worry about in 2014
And so we're in a new year and will start afresh. Here are five things Paul Brandus writing The Week says you should worry about. … [Read more...] about 5 things you should worry about in 2014
How Pope Francis took 2013 by storm (Guest Voice)
How Pope Francis took 2013 by storm (via GlobalPost) There is Pope Francis with angelic wings, smiling beatifically on the cover of the New Yorker magazine wherein James Carroll’s profile sings hope for a church reformed. And there is Francis featured as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. They are… … [Read more...] about How Pope Francis took 2013 by storm (Guest Voice)