The Louisville Courier-Journal has this: For what may be the first time in U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s long Senate career, a Democrat poll shows him trailing a challenger. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling, a Democratic firm from North Carolina, found that Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes leads McConnell 45 percent to 44 percent in the 2014 race for the … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell probably won’t survive
Some thoughts on Rachel Held Evans and millennials leaving the Church
Rachel Held Evans recently wrote a blog for CNN on why millennials are leaving the church. After reading her thoughts, I decided to dedicate a large portion of my radio show to the assumption that people are leaving the Church because it’s not Christian enough. As a radio host and pastor, I have a unique perspective on the growing culture of Christian discontentment that … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on Rachel Held Evans and millennials leaving the Church
Snowden asylum sets back ‘reset’ US-Russian relations
Snowden asylum sets back 'reset' US-Russian relations (via AFP) Russia's granting of asylum to intelligence leaker Edward Snowden marked a sharp setback to already strained US-Russian relations, experts and lawmakers said Thursday. US President Barack Obama's administration once hoped to "reset" relations with the… … [Read more...] about Snowden asylum sets back ‘reset’ US-Russian relations
More Notes From The Alice In Wonderland Stock Market
Yesterday the Commerce Department reported some statistics about the economy. The markets responded very favorable. The Dow made another record before declining slightly. News headlines were positive. All of officialdom and reporterdom seemed pleased with this newest sign that things are finally improving on the economic front. I will make my own observations about about … [Read more...] about More Notes From The Alice In Wonderland Stock Market
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Blames City for his Behavior (UPDATED)
You in effect made me or enabled me to do it. You didn't give me training so I didn't know I shouldn't do it. That basically seems to be the apparent defense of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner in making his case to the city of San Diego. So far eight prominent and highly respected women -- including some political allies -- have come forward to accuse him (in detail) of sexual … [Read more...] about San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Blames City for his Behavior (UPDATED)
Milton Friedman: Father of the Tea Party?
Yesterday was the 101st anniversary of Milton Friedman’s birth, and it will be widely celebrated among the vast number of Americans who march in Tea Parties and wear tricorn hats in public. He will be hailed by the vast number of “libertarian populists” now burgeoning within the Republican ranks. But the new “libertarian populism” is increasingly at odds with the possibility of … [Read more...] about Milton Friedman: Father of the Tea Party?
Cliff Hansen: The Most Kind-Hearted, Real Family Values Pol
Barack Obama decided he wanted to be President at the age of five, Cliff Hansen decided his goal was to be Governor of Wyoming at six. Both men's dream would come true. For those who preach family values, Cliff Hansen is the real thing. Married to the same woman for 75 years, the Wyoming Governor/Senator was faithful to the land, died doors away from where he was born, and … [Read more...] about Cliff Hansen: The Most Kind-Hearted, Real Family Values Pol
Hostage (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 Hostage (Cartoon)
Ray, Washington’s First Female Governor, Known for Blunt, Idiosyncracies
Historic Quote: "A nuclear-power plant is infinitely safer than eating because 300 people choke to death on food every year." Dixy Lee Ray in one of her many "Dixyisms.' There was once a frank, female Governor from the northwest who surprised pundits by winning her primary, antagonized the senior Senator and powerful Appropriator of her party, who often quarreled with the … [Read more...] about Ray, Washington’s First Female Governor, Known for Blunt, Idiosyncracies
Snowden granted refugee status by Russia, leaves Moscow airport
Edward Snowden is granted refugee status, leaves Moscow airport (via The Inquirer) NSA PRISM WHISTLEBLOWER Edward Snowden has been granted refugee status by Russia and is allowed to leave the Moscow airport. The news of his exit is just breaking. Wikileaks, an organisation that has supported Snowden throughout his flight from the… … [Read more...] about Snowden granted refugee status by Russia, leaves Moscow airport
Weiner Is Disgusting But Clinton Did Real Damage
Can the past help make sense of the Clintons and Weiners today? Breaking up is hard to do, sang Neil Sadaka half a century ago, but go back further to Karl Marx, “History repeats itself first as tragedy, then as farce.” Or as Hillary and Bill try to distance themselves, the more apt Marx may be Groucho: “I don’t want to belong to any club that takes people like me as … [Read more...] about Weiner Is Disgusting But Clinton Did Real Damage
Mind and Body – Dealing with Stress by Kevin Purcell ,DC
Stress presents itself in various ways through our lives. Work, finance, relationships and health challenges can all contribute varying degrees of stress in my life. You may see that as well. But it’s a good life and we prefer to keep most of what it has to offer day to day. So we need to find ways to release stress and view experiences in a way that allows us to avoid … [Read more...] about Mind and Body – Dealing with Stress by Kevin Purcell ,DC
Anthony Weiner drama gets worse. Why we follow such shallow things
Anthony Weiner drama gets worse. Why we follow such shallow things. (via The Christian Science Monitor) Copyright ImageClick to View New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and spokeswoman Barbara Morgan exit a building during a tour of superstorm Sandy victims on Staten Island in New York last week. Morgan went on an expletive-laced tirade about… … [Read more...] about Anthony Weiner drama gets worse. Why we follow such shallow things
Energy drink makers on defensive at US Senate hearing
Energy drink makers on defensive at US Senate hearing (via AFP) The multi-billion-dollar global energy drink industry joined forces on Capitol Hill to fight off growing claims that their caffeine-rich products are hazardous to young people's health. Senior executives from Monster Beverage, Red Bull and Rockstar… … [Read more...] about Energy drink makers on defensive at US Senate hearing
A Shattered GOP Dithers on Direction
The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press comes out with the raw numbers: Whither the GOP? Republicans Want Change, But Split over Party's Direction — Ryan Has Broader Appeal in GOP than Paul, Rubio or Christie Pew Research Center for the People & the Press OVERVIEW — Coming off of two consecutive presidential election defeats, most Republican voters … [Read more...] about A Shattered GOP Dithers on Direction
Glenn Greenwald’s NSA Hearing Cancelled As Obama Set to Meet with House Democrats
Glenn Greenwald's NSA hearing has been cancelled as President Obama seems to have a renewed interest in House Democrats. But Greenwald now tells POLITICO that the hearing has been canceled due to Obama's decision to meet with House Democrats. "Obama developed a sudden and newfound interest in House Democrats and scheduled a meeting with them for that same time," he wrote … [Read more...] about Glenn Greenwald’s NSA Hearing Cancelled As Obama Set to Meet with House Democrats
Republicans are planning a destructive (and farcical) Augus
They've got a "planning kit" for the month, with an "exceptionally detailed" survival guide, according to Steve Benen. ...The "planning kit" focuses on, among other things, a "fierce hatred of all things Washington." I'm no political strategist, but wouldn't this be a more effective tactic if, say, Republicans weren't the majority party in the House of … [Read more...] about Republicans are planning a destructive (and farcical) Augus
Change is Like an Old Building
SARGENT, Neb. -- They thought it was dead, but now it's coming back. The little theater, a dancehall named Oscar's Palladium on North Second Street in Sargent, Neb., had once been the scene of shows on a Midwest vaudeville circuit, then dances featuring big bands such as Tommy Dorsey's, then early rockers. And then it closed. Now it's back featuring country western acts and … [Read more...] about Change is Like an Old Building
Return Of Wolves To Yellowstone Has Benefitted Grizzly Bears, Research Finds — Berries Becoming Abundant Again Thanks To Return Of Wolf
Return Of Wolves To Yellowstone Has Benefitted Grizzly Bears, Research Finds — Berries Becoming Abundant Again Thanks To Return Of Wolf (via Planetsave) The return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park is having an interesting — though not surprising — effect on the larger ecosystem, affecting everything from grizzly bears to elk to berry bushes, according to new … [Read more...] about Return Of Wolves To Yellowstone Has Benefitted Grizzly Bears, Research Finds — Berries Becoming Abundant Again Thanks To Return Of Wolf
Images of our Troops at War
Disclaimer: War is not glamorous, war is not beautiful, war is not romantic. War, as defined by Clausewitz “is an act of violence to compel our opponent to fulfill our will.” Therefore, war is brutal, ugly, cruel, repulsive -- add your own descriptor. We have seen too many stomach-turning images of our casualties of war. A Foreign Policy “photo essay” shows what war -- … [Read more...] about Images of our Troops at War