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SECOND, angrier Duck Dynasty star Robertson anti-gay rant emerges in video (Video)
If you thought the controversy over Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson's comments about gays had exploded and was big, you ain't see nothing yet: new comments have emerged that are likely to take it to another level -- and perhaps provide some benefits and risks to conservatives who are defending him. The new words make his previous comments seem like those issued by a … [Read more...] about SECOND, angrier Duck Dynasty star Robertson anti-gay rant emerges in video (Video)
“Saving Mr. Banks”: Disney explores own history in magical filmmaking tale
Disney explores own history in magical filmmaking tale (via AFP) Disney delves into its own history in "Saving Mr. Banks," a movie about the difficult birth of the classic film "Mary Poppins," wrenched from a tale by a reluctant British author. Tom Hanks plays Walt Disney, who used all his sunny Californian charms… … [Read more...] about “Saving Mr. Banks”: Disney explores own history in magical filmmaking tale
Khodorkovsky flies to Germany after release
Khodorkovsky flies to Germany after release (via AFP) Russia's most famous prisoner and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Friday walked out of jail after more than 10 years behind bars, immediately flying to Germany following his surprise pardon by President Vladimir Putin. The former oil tycoon was… … [Read more...] about Khodorkovsky flies to Germany after release
Reading Corner: Horatio’s Drive
I've just finished listening to an absolutely fascinating audiobook, and one that seems uniquely appropriate for listening to in the car. It's called Horatio's Drive and is based on a PBS program about the first man to drive a car across the country in the year 1903. The story was produced by Ken Burns and the audio version features Tom Hanks as Horatio Nelson Jackson and … [Read more...] about Reading Corner: Horatio’s Drive
Cartoonists on Duck Dynasty star suspension (Cartoons)
Cartoonists are having a field day in drawing cartoons about the suspension of Duck Dynasty patriarch over his anti-gay comments. Here's a cross section: See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license these cartoons for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com Editor's note: Be sure to read The Week's … [Read more...] about Cartoonists on Duck Dynasty star suspension (Cartoons)
Chris Matthews and his book (Cartoon)
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Don Lemon on Duck Dynasty Phil Robertson’s comments (Video)
CNN's Don Lemon weighs in on the controversial comments of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson on homosexuality: Other TMV posts by TMVers giving their view on the controversy are here and here. … [Read more...] about Don Lemon on Duck Dynasty Phil Robertson’s comments (Video)
George Zimmerman’s painting to sell for $100,000 (Guest Cartoon)
George Zimmerman's painting to sell fof $100,000 by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --George Zimmerman's Painting Bids Reach $100,000 --Zimmerman's lawyer hopes he makes millions from his "art" --Zimmerman Latest Notorious Figure to Turn to Art --George Zimmerman’s Dog Whistle Art Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation's most prominent cartoon artists … [Read more...] about George Zimmerman’s painting to sell for $100,000 (Guest Cartoon)
Texting Santa (Cartoon)
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Sarah Palin Defends ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch’s Homophobic Rant as Attack on Free Speech
Leave it up to Alaska's former half-term governor Sarah Palin to give her two cents where it's not needed. She said the suspension of Phil Robertson, the patriarch of A&E's "Duck Dynasty," over his recent anti-gay comments is an attack on free speech. She claims "intolerants" were behind Robertson's suspension, Politico reports. Um, yeah, right Sarah. “Free speech is an … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Defends ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch’s Homophobic Rant as Attack on Free Speech
(Updated) Six U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash.
Update: The Department of Defense has identified the six soldiers who died Dec. 17 in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of the helicopter crash: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Randy L. Billings, 34, of Heavener, Okla., Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua B. Silverman, 35, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Sgt. Peter C. Bohler, 29, of Willow Spring, … [Read more...] about (Updated) Six U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash.
CNN SETS NEW LOW
Watching CNN this morning and wondering what happened to "News in depth." 1. It is disgusting to hear a British newswoman--anyone that is, reading aloud on CNN this morning, the private voice mails of Prince William and Kate Middleton while they were dating. These messages put into the trial record of Rupert Murdoch's old newspaper that is charged with illegal hacking of … [Read more...] about CNN SETS NEW LOW
In 2013, the President Joins a Pitiful Pantheon
Year-end lists are not my thing, but 2013 undeniably places Barack Obama in a category that overcomes admiration with judgment. “They Must Know What They’re Doing or They Wouldn’t Be Where They Are” is the title of an imaginary volume a leading book publisher and I conceived half a century ago to show the captain of the Titanic, the designer of Ford’s ill-fated Edsel, LBJ … [Read more...] about In 2013, the President Joins a Pitiful Pantheon
The Singing Sergeants: ‘Ocho Kandelikas’
Continuing with The Singing Sergeants’ 12 Days of Christmas, here is a somewhat different song. For this one, the Singing Sergeants go Hanakkah as they sing the Hanukkah song, "Ocho Kandelikas” (translated, "Eight Little Candles")." The song is sung in Ladino, a Spanish-derived language traditionally associated with the Sephardic Jewish community, whose ancestors lived … [Read more...] about The Singing Sergeants: ‘Ocho Kandelikas’
Muslim fanatics guilty of murdering British soldier
Muslim fanatics guilty of murdering British soldier (via AFP) Two Muslim fanatics were found guilty Thursday of murdering a British soldier whom they butchered in broad daylight on a London street. Lee Rigby was knocked down by a car and then nearly decapitated as Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale,… … [Read more...] about Muslim fanatics guilty of murdering British soldier
Hillary Clinton to announce Presidential plans next year
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton doesn't plan to leave the political class and her supporters hanging much longer: she'll announce whether she'll run for the 2016 Democratic Presidential nomination next year: The nation may not have to wait much longer to learn the future plans of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the former secretary of state who's considered the leading … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton to announce Presidential plans next year
The Best and Worst of 2013
The year 2013 was a roller coaster of contrasts with some surprises. Here's a best and worst list: The Worst Non Scandal, Self-Inflicted Political Damage: President Barack Obama. A new ABC News-Washington Post poll finds record numbers of Americans now disapprove of his job performance. The Post notes that these numbers are "all the more striking when compared with his … [Read more...] about The Best and Worst of 2013
The GOP’s fight has just begun
WASHINGTON -- The Republican civil war, like all civil wars, is even messier than it looks. It's a battle between two different conservative establishments complicated by philosophical struggles across many other fronts. Its resolution will determine whether we are a governable country. Because the GOP fight is so important, it's a mistake to dismiss the passage of a … [Read more...] about The GOP’s fight has just begun
Make Mine the Pooh Pooh Platter, Please: In DEFENSE of MSNBC’s Martin Bashir (Guest Voice)
Make Mine the Pooh Pooh Platter, Please: In DEFENSE of MSNBC's Martin Bashir by John F. McCarthy When is a mouth rinse not just a mouth rinse? Answer: When it is scatological in nature and nationally televised on MSNBC. Bad behavior is rewarded every night on our favorite premium TV shows like “Nurse Jackie,” “Weeds” and “Boardwalk Empire.” Why not … [Read more...] about Make Mine the Pooh Pooh Platter, Please: In DEFENSE of MSNBC’s Martin Bashir (Guest Voice)