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)
Rush Limbaugh Signs Three Year Deal With Cumulus
If reports were correct, it is good bye to Sean Hannity on Cumulus Media stations. But in the case of reports about Rush Limbaugh being dropped by Cumulus, it turned out that in this particular instance "Rush is right" turned out to be correct - and reports suggesting he might be leaving the media giant are wrong. He'll be sticking around for a while -- three more … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Signs Three Year Deal With Cumulus
Does College Pay Off? For Whom and How?
In our consumer-oriented society, the President proposes to make higher education more cost-effective and colleges more accountable for the quality of their product. His proposals will be applauded by the Left and denounced on the Right, but a more basic question will be unanswered: Beyond individual benefits and upward mobility, what does America get? As someone who … [Read more...] about Does College Pay Off? For Whom and How?
One Suspect Arrested, Another at Large, in Beating Death of WWII Vet Delbert Belton
On the heels of Australian baseball player Christopher Lane's murder in Duncan, OK, World War II vet Delbert Belton died Thursday morning after being beaten by two teens Wednesday evening. Police have one juvenile in custody. He was charged with first degree murder and first degree robbery, KHQ reports. Delbert Belton, 88, was reportedly sitting outside the lodge when he was … [Read more...] about One Suspect Arrested, Another at Large, in Beating Death of WWII Vet Delbert Belton
Teacher’s Working Hours
Upworthy has a graphic providing information about how much time teachers really work versus the myths that far too many people insist on propagating. I've realized this for a long time and get really, really irritated when people insist on spreading misinformation about one of the most important professions in our country. … [Read more...] about Teacher’s Working Hours
Al Jazeera America enters the cable news mix (Guest Voice)
A-Jam Enters The Mix by Peter Funt The launch of Al Jazeera America is arguably the best thing to happen in electronic journalism since the June evening 33 years ago when Ted Turner flipped a switch to inaugurate the nation's first all-news television service, CNN. The preceding sentence is hard for some Americans to swallow. After all, the new channel is owned and … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera America enters the cable news mix (Guest Voice)
Anger grows over gang-rape of photographer in Mumbai
Anger grows over gang-rape of photographer in Mumbai (via AFP) Five men gang-raped a woman photographer in India's financial hub Mumbai, police said Friday, fuelling protests and stirring memories of a similar attack last December in New Delhi. The attack took place on Thursday evening in an upmarket district of… … [Read more...] about Anger grows over gang-rape of photographer in Mumbai
Minimal Mobility and the Economy
Matt Yglesias over on Slate writes about how people not moving for the sake of employment is a factor in slowing up the economy. He lists many valid reasons for why people won't or can't move for the sake of a job. But he misses some. As is pointed out by some of the comments to the article, moving is expensive. If you own a home it's even more expensive, verging on … [Read more...] about Minimal Mobility and the Economy
Koch Industries won’t buy LA Times and Chicago Tribune
Here is definitive proof there is a God in heaven: Koch Industries will not be buying the Tribune Company’s eight newspapers, which include the Chicago Tribune and the LA Times, The Daily Caller has learned. Sources with knowledge of the business proceedings told The Daily Caller that Koch Industries, after conducting its due diligence, has not been interested in buying … [Read more...] about Koch Industries won’t buy LA Times and Chicago Tribune
GOP in Fantasyland
WASHINGTON -- The make-believe crusade by publicity hound Republicans to somehow stop Obamacare is one of the most cynical political exercises we've seen in many years. And that, my friends, is saying something. Charlatans are peddling the fantasy that somehow they can prevent the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act from becoming what it already is: the law of … [Read more...] about GOP in Fantasyland