No, it doesn't sound like it'll be a hardship in exile for leaker Edward Snowden in Russia, where he has been granted limited asylum. According to The New Republic's Julia Iofee, he already has job (and personal) offers coming in: Last week, [Anatoly Kucherena, Russian senator and Edward Snowden's self-appointed lawyer] Kucherena announced that Snowden was planning on … [Read more...] about Edward Snowden has job (and personal) offers pouring in
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner (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 San Diego Mayor Bob Filner (Cartoon)
The Pope and Gays (Guest Cartoonist)
The Pope and Gays by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Pope's gay tolerance no shock --The Pope's Baby Step on Gays --SCALIA OFFERS TO HELP POPE JUDGE GAYS --Bishop: Pope was `on a high' during gay remarks Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation's most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His … [Read more...] about The Pope and Gays (Guest Cartoonist)
Unlocking the Secrets of a Swimmer’s Scourge, the Jellyfish Sting
Unlocking the Secrets of a Swimmer's Scourge, the Jellyfish Sting (via PBS News Hour) By: Jenny Marder Updated: August 1 | On the morning of July 29, 1997, while swimming off the shore of Waikiki, a throng of box jellyfish stung Angel Yanagihara along her neck, arms and ankles. She swam back to shore wheezing and gasping, and then collapsed… … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Secrets of a Swimmer’s Scourge, the Jellyfish Sting
Al Qaeda Plot Leads to U.S. Embassies’ Sunday Closures
A plot by Al Qaeda has reportedly led to the closing of U.S. embassies this Saturday, CBS News reports: An al Qaeda plot is linked to an announcement by the State Department that it was closing several consulates and embassies around the world on Sunday due to a security threat, CBS News has learned. CBS News correspondent David Martin reports that U.S. intelligence … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda Plot Leads to U.S. Embassies’ Sunday Closures
Finding Time and Motivation for Your Health
I treat and advise endurance athletes and regular folks; from newbies to veterans, beginners to Pros. My amateur clients are physicians, CEOs, Googlers, accountants, attorneys, etc. Almost all are married with children. Two women just had a child and one is six months pregnant. They live and work in diverse areas, from Moscow to New Zealand, the UK, Florida, Cali, NY and … [Read more...] about Finding Time and Motivation for Your Health
Michelle Knight confronts Ariel Castro in court as emotional case ends
Michelle Knight confronts Ariel Castro in court as emotional case ends (+video) (via The Christian Science Monitor) Copyright ImageClick to View Michelle Knight speaks during the sentencing phase for Ariel Castro Thursday, Aug. 1, in Cleveland. Three months after an Ohio woman kicked out part of a door to end nearly a decade of captivity, Castro, a onetime school… … [Read more...] about Michelle Knight confronts Ariel Castro in court as emotional case ends
Can gays help save marriage?
WASHINGTON -- The rapid evolution of attitudes toward gay marriage is a wonder to behold. On few issues has public opinion moved as quickly or decisively. Many who are against the formal recognition of homosexual unions are now resigned to the reality they will eventually become commonplace. The main drivers of this transformation are obvious. Most Americans now know … [Read more...] about Can gays help save marriage?
Spitzer won’t deny he’s having an affair (again)
You really have to ask: what is the water these guys are drinking? Or: what are they smoking? First you had the news that Rep. Anthony Weiner sexted again after he said he had sworn off. Then you had San Diego Bob Filner blame his problems with 8 prominent women who came forward and accused him of sexual harrassment in detail on the city of San Diego for not giving him sexual … [Read more...] about Spitzer won’t deny he’s having an affair (again)
Mitch McConnell probably won’t survive
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