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Memory and the Sense of Smell
I frequently patronize a small local chain that carries everything from electrical and plumbing supplies to food. It's kind of a mini Walmart except that it is employee owned and usually cheaper. There used to be an upscale grocery store next to it but it left for greener pastures in an upscale neighbor hood. It was replaced by an Oriental market. The suburban smell was … [Read more...] about Memory and the Sense of Smell
Obama Will Announce NSA Reforms Jan. 17
We have been describing the technical, legal, constitutional and practical aspects of recent NSA surveillance activities — in particular the NSA’s bulk telephony meta-data program -- here, here, here and here, by presenting the thoughts and analysis of Geoffrey R. Stone, one of the five members of the President’s Review Group on Intelligence and Communications … [Read more...] about Obama Will Announce NSA Reforms Jan. 17
The New Yorker’s classic Chris Christie bridge traffic cover
The New Yorker has a classic cover coming up by Barry Blitt portraying New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie titled "Playing in the Traffic." It's great - -and will be yet another microchip of bad imagery for Christie: h/T: The Huffington Post … [Read more...] about The New Yorker’s classic Chris Christie bridge traffic cover
Beware of “record” numbers claims in a headline
The headline du jour: The Number of Americans Identifying as Liberal Jumps to Record High. Why am I calling for a skeptical view? Because, ladies and gentlemen, there are more adults in the U.S. this year than last year. So even if the percentages remained constant, there would be "more" of whatever is being measured. In today's story, Gallup claims a 1% increase in the … [Read more...] about Beware of “record” numbers claims in a headline
Why Bankers Have Gotten a Pass
Today's New York Times has an interesting article on why no bankers have yet been indicted on criminal charges, nor banks accused of fraud ( http://goo.gl/GzUW7T). According to Judge Jed Rakoff, who has been unhappy with the way the financial debacle has been handled, the problem has been prosecutorial weaknesses. Judge Rakoff would like to see prosecutors taking more … [Read more...] about Why Bankers Have Gotten a Pass
Is Adolf Hitler on their minds? Booming Hitler ebook sales and Google maps Hitler name error
These days, a lot of folks seem to have the unlamented late mass-murderer Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler on their minds. First, comes the news that Hitler's controversial manifesto, “Mein Kampf, ” where he laid out many of his (murderous) plans is a hot seller on Amazon and iTunes. Now comes the news that Google maps inadvertently placed his name on some plazas in 21st century … [Read more...] about Is Adolf Hitler on their minds? Booming Hitler ebook sales and Google maps Hitler name error
The Affordable Care Act and Israel Abortion Hypocrisy
Sadly, abortion is frequently used as a wedge issue to sway political debate and influence uninformed voters. The use of abortion rhetoric to sway individuals from supporting the Affordable Care Act is an example of how political opportunists selectively use the issue of abortion to gain support for much larger agendas. By turning the Affordable Care Act debate into a sanctity … [Read more...] about The Affordable Care Act and Israel Abortion Hypocrisy
Did cold weather impact dismal job growth numbers for December?
Is this a case where the blame game involves authentic blame? The job growth figures for December are just, plain lousy -- the worst for a December in three years? Could it have been the cold? (Expect Democrats to point to that) Or just a still unhealthy economy not progressing as well as the White House wanted -- or promised (Republicans will say that)? No matter what, the … [Read more...] about Did cold weather impact dismal job growth numbers for December?
NRO Questions Christie Claims
Andrew McCarthy questions the veracity of Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) on the bridge scandal 0n National Review Online. Back on December 23, Christie held an “Ask the Governor” townhall-style radio meeting conducted by the local station, NJ 101.5 FM. He was pointedly asked about the so-called Bridgegate scandal...Christie explained at another point in the radio meeting, he … [Read more...] about NRO Questions Christie Claims
Obama Administration Will Grant Benefits To Married Gay Couples In Utah
The state of Utah may have put future gay marriages on hold as it successfully got the Supreme Court to halt marriages while it appeals another judge's decision, but the Obama administration has announced that federal benefits will be given to those who got married during the time when it was legal there: This puts the administration at odds with the state, which has said … [Read more...] about Obama Administration Will Grant Benefits To Married Gay Couples In Utah
Christie (Cartoon)
https://politicalgraffiti.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/governors-new-cone/ Copyright 2014 David Donar. All rights reserved. Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Christie (Cartoon)
What’s An NSL? Why Does It Matter? [Updated]
What’s an NSL An NSL is a National Security Letter. First authorized in 1978 to circumvent the Right to Financial Privacy Act, NSL’s were to be used in counter espionage investigations by the FBI and were limited to investigations of foreign powers and foreign agents. In 1993 the power under the law was broadened to include persons not under direct investigation. With … [Read more...] about What’s An NSL? Why Does It Matter? [Updated]
Gates’ Memoir and Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta
In my “Gates Is No Rumsfeld,” I said: At a more personal level, I was — and still am — disappointed that Gates did not support awarding the so clearly well deserved Medal of Honor to Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta . As many others and I have already written numerous pieces about both the heroism that prompted the Commandant of the Marine Corps to nominate Marine … [Read more...] about Gates’ Memoir and Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta
A Thought Experiment
There are actually two versions of the question for you to consider. Imagine you are given the power to do one of the following 1. Save 200,000 Iranians from death in an earthquake 2. Save 400 Americans from death in a plane crash 3. Save your child from death in a car accident You can only do one, which do you do ? My guess is that most people, if honest … [Read more...] about A Thought Experiment
The earliest animated cartoons (Videos)
Animation is now in a kind of new "golden age," with highly creative computer animation. But where did it start? The very first animated cartoon consisted of 500 painted images, in a system developed by Charles-Émile Reynaud. The film opened at his his Théâtre Optique at the Musée Grévin in 1892: Here is what is considered to be the first animated film -- from … [Read more...] about The earliest animated cartoons (Videos)
Hard to see the victim here
WASHINGTON -- You know a politician is having a bad day when he has to stand before a news conference and plead, "I am who I am, but I am not a bully." Frankly, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was unconvincing on that score Thursday as he attempted to contain a widening abuse-of-power scandal. Moreover, Christie displayed a degree of egocentrism that can only be … [Read more...] about Hard to see the victim here
Christie’s bridge presser defense: mission accomplished or bungled? (News and cartoons roundup)
Beset New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's two hour press conference on the scandal about traffic on the world's busiest bridge being in effect sabotaged by aides: did it end in mission accomplished, or mission bungled? The opinion is divided and Christie has enemies in both parties -- conservative Republicans and Democrats -- who'll give him a thumbs down no matter … [Read more...] about Christie’s bridge presser defense: mission accomplished or bungled? (News and cartoons roundup)
The Cure for Terrorism: Forbid All News Coverage (Izvestia, Russia)
Is there a fast and effective way to halt terrorist attacks in their tracks? Just weeks before the Winter Olympics in nearby Sochi, and after two deadly bombings in the city of Volgagrad, Volgograd Oblast's former vice governor writes in Izvestia that the history of terrorism makes clear that halting all press coverage of such crimes, as long as the public gives its consent, … [Read more...] about The Cure for Terrorism: Forbid All News Coverage (Izvestia, Russia)
Kim and Rodman (Cartoon)
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