With the Colombian government and FARC rebels nearing the end game for the rebel group's 50-year insurgency, Colombia's El Espectador is reporting that the guerrillas are nervous. According to this article by reporters María del Rosario Arrazola and Juan David Laverde Palma, before laying down their arms, FARC commanders want assurances from Washington that they will not be … [Read more...] about REVEALED: Fearing Extradition, FARC Guerillas Reach Out to U.S. Authorities (El Espectador, Colombia)
Fox News’ Erick Erickson: Anti-Science to Reject That Men Should Dominate Women
With Rep. Michele Bachmann's announcement that she won't seek reelection in 2014, we shouldn't be gung-ho that one nut has left the national political stage and we can exhale. There are more Haterade drinking conservative wingnuts left. Enter Fox News' Erick Erickson, who recently asserted that liberals who reject that men should dominate women are anti-science and the female … [Read more...] about Fox News’ Erick Erickson: Anti-Science to Reject That Men Should Dominate Women
Poll: Public Sentiment Grows for Special Prosecutor in IRS Scandal
A new Quinnipiac University poll find sentiment is growing and that the public four to one wants to see a Special Prosecutor to too look into the IRS scandal - but believes the economy is more important: American voters say 76 - 17 percent, including 63 - 30 percent among Democrats, that a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate charges the Internal Revenue … [Read more...] about Poll: Public Sentiment Grows for Special Prosecutor in IRS Scandal
Poll: Weiner Rising
Yes, there may be a second act in political history for Anthony Weiner, whose political prospects seemed limp after resigning from Congress after a sexting scandal. Weiner is rising in the polls: Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has asked for a second chance in politics and, already, he is in second place. A poll released yesterday found that not only is Weiner moving … [Read more...] about Poll: Weiner Rising
Artist’s Rendering of an Asteroid Capture
Fascinating. Via NASA: Artist's Rendering of an Asteroid Capture This artist's rendering shows what capturing an asteroid could look like. NASA's FY2014 budget proposal includes a plan to robotically capture a small near-Earth asteroid and redirect it safely to a stable orbit in the Earth-moon system where astronauts can visit and explore it. Performing these … [Read more...] about Artist’s Rendering of an Asteroid Capture
The GOP concocts a new Obama scandal (Guest Voice)
The GOP concocts a new Obama scandal (via NewsWorks) National Interest Dick [email protected] May 29, 2013 By Dick Polman Pssst...Did you hear about the new Obama scandal? The president is seeking to use his constitutional authority to nominate judges for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals! There are three vacancies on that Washington… … [Read more...] about The GOP concocts a new Obama scandal (Guest Voice)
Christie and Obama (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 Christie and Obama (Cartoon)
Former Bush Official Said to Be Obama Pick to Lead F.B.I.
As the FBI sees it, the problem is that people are moving away from traditional communication systems like telephones onto computer systems like Skype. Eavesdropping on telephones used to be easy. The FBI would call the phone company, which would bring agents into a switching room and allow them to literally tap the wires with a pair of alligator clips and a tape recorder. In … [Read more...] about Former Bush Official Said to Be Obama Pick to Lead F.B.I.
Zombie plants? Frozen plants thaw and wake up from 400-year nap
Zombie plants? Frozen plants thaw and wake up from 400-year nap (via The Christian Science Monitor) This moss froze about 500 years ago, when it was covered by an advancing glacier. Now that the glaciers are in retreat, the exposed 'zombie' moss is growing again, in a petri dish in the lab of University of Alberta scientist Catherine La Farge.(Courtesy of the Catherine La … [Read more...] about Zombie plants? Frozen plants thaw and wake up from 400-year nap
Bachmannism’s legacy
WASHINGTON -- Maybe Bob Dole has more clout in the Republican Party than we think. He suggested on Sunday that the party put up a "closed for repairs" sign for the rest of the year. Then along comes Michele Bachmann declaring on Wednesday that she won't seek re-election. On the surface, Republicans will be happy that they won't have to answer for her exquisitely … [Read more...] about Bachmannism’s legacy
MSNBC Leans Downward: Ratings Tumbling (UPDATED)
MSNBC is leaning downwards. It's ratings are tumbling while Fox News remains in first place and CNN is climbing out of the cable news ratings basement. And the rumblings are now making it into news reports such as this one: a key reason for the MSNBC decline is the weak showing of All in With Chris Hayes. Many viewers are tuning out All In: HLN's wall-to-wall … [Read more...] about MSNBC Leans Downward: Ratings Tumbling (UPDATED)
The bell tolls for Michele Bachmann: Dana Milbank (Guest Voice)
The bell tolls for Michele Bachmann: Dana Milbank (via OregonLive.com) By Dana Milbank WASHINGTON -- Bob Dole must be some kind of prophet. Not 72 hours after Fox News aired the former Republican leader's suggestion that the GOP put out a "closed for repairs" sign, Michele Bachmann announced that she's going out of business. Just like that, the Republican conglomerate… … [Read more...] about The bell tolls for Michele Bachmann: Dana Milbank (Guest Voice)
Video: Where Garbage Goes
Here's the answer to what you've been pondering: Where garbage goes. And I always thought the answer was: "To Congress." … [Read more...] about Video: Where Garbage Goes
Bachmann Out (Cartoon)
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Russians Think Blood in Mammoth Carcass Could Help Them Clone It
Russian scientists find 'blood' in mammoth carcass (via AFP) Russian scientists claimed Wednesday they have discovered blood in the carcass of a woolly mammoth, adding that the rare find could boost their chances of cloning the prehistoric animal. An expedition led by Russian scientists earlier this month uncovered the well-preserved carcass of a female mammoth… … [Read more...] about Russians Think Blood in Mammoth Carcass Could Help Them Clone It
US drone kills Pakistani Taliban deputy: officials
US drone kills Pakistani Taliban deputy: officials (via AFP) A US drone strike killed the deputy chief of the Pakistani Taliban Wednesday in the country's lawless tribal northwest, officials said, dealing a major blow to the militant network. Waliur Rehman, the number two in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction, died along with at least five others when… … [Read more...] about US drone kills Pakistani Taliban deputy: officials
The Wish of a 103-Year-Old World War II Veteran
When asked in a 2012 interview what she would like to accomplish that year, Ms. Cohen answered "...to collect clean, white socks for homeless veterans, and to meet First Lady Michelle Obama." Thousands -- perhaps millions -- of women would love to meet the First Lady. So what? Bea Cohen, a World War II veteran and California's oldest living female veteran, was 102 when … [Read more...] about The Wish of a 103-Year-Old World War II Veteran
Court Date for Michele Bachmann’s Iowa Lawsuit Set for May 2014
If you are wondering about the timing of Rep. Michele Bachmann's (R-MN) announcement that she won't seek reelection, it's worth noting that the court date in her Iowa lawsuit was also disclosed today. It is set for May 14, 2014. Yep, right in heart of the election season. The lawsuit, Heki vs. Bachmann, alleges she stole and misused an e-mail distribution list maintained by an … [Read more...] about Court Date for Michele Bachmann’s Iowa Lawsuit Set for May 2014
Michele Bachmann Did Nothing – Literally
Joe has a great summary of the varied reactions to Bachmann's departure. This article from the Economist blog disuses what she actually did (hint: nothing): But hollowness, alas, is Mrs Bachmann's legacy. Her brief seven-year tenure in Congress has been heat without light. She has chaired neither a committee nor a subcommittee. Of the 58 bills she sponsored or co-sponsored, … [Read more...] about Michele Bachmann Did Nothing – Literally
‘World’s oldest’ Torah scroll found in Italian archive
'World's oldest' Torah scroll found in Italian archive (via AFP) The world's oldest complete Torah scroll has been found in a university archive in Bologna, according to an Italian professor who said the text could be from the 12th century. The precious lambskin scroll had been classified by the university library as being from the 17th century and was named simply… … [Read more...] about ‘World’s oldest’ Torah scroll found in Italian archive