I have often said that former Secretary of State Colin Powell is the "voice of truth" for many independent, centrists and moderate voters and for that species of Republican called the "moderate Republican" or even the "center-right Republican" -- a species vanishing as surely as the animal rhino and the elephants are poised to exit the earth. In business trip from September … [Read more...] about Colin Powell’s new warning to the Republican Party: voter ID drive will backfire
Too little too late? Syria says it’ll let UN inspectors inspect gas site
Syria is indicating it's willing to cooperate a more with the United Nations but as evidence -- and an international consensus -- builds that it used chemical weapons against civilians, killing by some accounts more a thousand, including hundreds of children, is it too little too late? Syria agreed on Sunday to let the United Nations inspect the site of a suspected … [Read more...] about Too little too late? Syria says it’ll let UN inspectors inspect gas site
Lawsuit says Trump University made bogus claims
This would be enough to make someone flip their wig: The New York State attorney general’s office filed a civil lawsuit on Saturday accusing Trump University, Donald J. Trump’s for-profit investment school, of engaging in illegal business practices. The lawsuit, which seeks restitution of at least $40 million, accused Mr. Trump, the Trump Organization and others … [Read more...] about Lawsuit says Trump University made bogus claims
Syrian Showdown? Senior Administration Official: ‘Very Little Doubt’ Assad Regime Behind Alleged Chemical Attack
Are the United States and other countries on the verge of taking some kind of action against Syria in light of news reports, photos and heartbreaking videos of a chemical attack on its citizens by the government? It sounds like they're getting closer to it given new reports -- including a senior administration official now saying it's all but certain the Assad regime was behind … [Read more...] about Syrian Showdown? Senior Administration Official: ‘Very Little Doubt’ Assad Regime Behind Alleged Chemical Attack
GOP Strategy (Cartoon)
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US military ready to act over Syria chemical claims: Hagel
US military ready to act over Syria chemical claims: Hagel (via AFP) Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Sunday the US military was ready to take action against the Syrian regime if ordered, but stressed that Washington was still evaluating claims of a chemical weapons attack. "President Obama has asked the Defense Department… … [Read more...] about US military ready to act over Syria chemical claims: Hagel
Twitter Explodes After Batman Casting: Here Are the Funniest #Batfleck Tweets
Twitter Explodes After Batman Casting: Here Are the Funniest #Batfleck Tweets (via Fandango Movie Blog) By: Sean OConnell on August 23, 2013 at 11:41AM Warner Bros. broke Twitter last night, announcing that Ben Affleck has been cast as Bruce Wayne – as well as his costumed alter ego, Batman – in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel sequel. “Ben provides… … [Read more...] about Twitter Explodes After Batman Casting: Here Are the Funniest #Batfleck Tweets
Video of the Day: A little girl and a baby gorilla become friends
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a good video is worth a thousand pictures. And how can anyone not be touched by this -- a little girl who "meets" a baby gorilla, separated from her by glass, and she and the gorilla become playmates...and friends. MUST VIEWING: … [Read more...] about Video of the Day: A little girl and a baby gorilla become friends
Assumptions, Challenges and Comments
I stumbled across this article on MarketWatch just a few minutes ago and was seriously debating whether to write about it or not when I saw something in the comments that virtually forced me to link to it. The columnist is referring to this NBER paper entitled "Is U.S. Economic Growth Over?", a title sure to provoke knee jerk reactions from many. The paper points out that … [Read more...] about Assumptions, Challenges and Comments
Kutcher Praised for Speech – But Why?
The Hill has an article complete with video on how conservatives are praising Ashton Kutcher because of a speech he gave at the Teen Choice Awards. What was so amazing about this speech that it drew praise from people such as Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz and Rush Limbaugh? He talked about the virtues of work. Why do they consider this so remarkable? Because of the conservative straw … [Read more...] about Kutcher Praised for Speech – But Why?
Rep. John Lewis at March on Washington: “I’m Not Going Stand By and Allow the Supreme Court to Take Away Right to Vote”
The 50th anniversary of the March on Washington drew thousands and many leaders gave rousing speeches, including Rep. John Lewis, the youngest speaker at the 1963 march, and Rev. Joseph P. Lowery. Lewis addressed the issue of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 being gutted vowing, "I am not going to stand by and allow the Supreme Court to take away the right to vote." “When I … [Read more...] about Rep. John Lewis at March on Washington: “I’m Not Going Stand By and Allow the Supreme Court to Take Away Right to Vote”
Firefighters battle big California blaze near Yosemite
California emergency as huge Yosemite fire rages (via AFP) A huge wildfire raged unchecked near California's famous Yosemite National Park, threatening thousands of homes as officials declared a state of emergency. The blaze -- named the "Rim Fire" -- erupted last Saturday in the Stanislaus National Forest… … [Read more...] about Firefighters battle big California blaze near Yosemite
(Video) Animals jumping on trampolines
Trampolines are fun. Everyone loves them. Including, as this video shows, animals: … [Read more...] about (Video) Animals jumping on trampolines
Good night, Ballmer. And good luck, Microsoft. (Guest Voice)
Good night, Ballmer. And good luck, Microsoft. (via Pando Daily) By Kevin Kelleher On August 24, 2013So Steve Ballmer has done what many have clamored for and fewer saw happening so soon: He’s resigning. Viewed one way, he’s being pushed out. From another (Ballmer’s view), this is simply the “right time”… … [Read more...] about Good night, Ballmer. And good luck, Microsoft. (Guest Voice)
Martin Luther King (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 Martin Luther King (Cartoon)
Full Text of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s Resignation Comments
Denial? Or contrite? Or defiant? GO HERE to read resigned San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's resignation comments. He his last day will be August 30. … [Read more...] about Full Text of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s Resignation Comments
Filner resigns: blames “coup” and “lynch mob” that had no proof
Bob Filner will soon be (unhappy) San Diego history. He resigned as mayor effective August 30 after the City Council approved a settlement, ending a sad and turbulent chapter in the city's history and from being surefire punchline for comedians everywhere. In all, 18 women came forward to accuse him (sometimes in graphic terms) of sexual harassment. He will forever be … [Read more...] about Filner resigns: blames “coup” and “lynch mob” that had no proof
Reports: San Diego Bob Filner Signed Resignation Letter
According to some reports, it's now all over but the formal announcement: San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's brief, scandal plagued tenure in San Diego's City Hall will crash to an end soon. Reports say he signed a resignation letter: San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has signed his resignation letter, according to news reports Friday, a move that comes as the City Council prepares to … [Read more...] about Reports: San Diego Bob Filner Signed Resignation Letter
This Week the Aaron Sorkin News Cycle Sucks
What you missed this week in the world of Aaron Sorkin, the creator of HBO's Newsroom. This week Mother Jones inferred that Aaron Sorkin said that the Huffington Post "sucked." Mediaite reported that Aaron Sorkin told MSNBC's Chris Matthews that he had not used the word "suck" to categorize Huffington Post reporting. This led Politico to summarize that Aaron Sorkin had slammed … [Read more...] about This Week the Aaron Sorkin News Cycle Sucks
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Nightmare (Guest Voice Cartoonist)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Nightmare by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --I Have a Copyright: The Problem With MLK's Speech --Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with #DreamDay --Fifty years later, is Martin Luther King’s dream fulfilled? --Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' speech, annotated Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation's most … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Nightmare (Guest Voice Cartoonist)