US military involvement in Syria a 'mistake': Gates (via AFP) Former US defense secretary Robert Gates warned Sunday that deepening US military involvement in Syria's civil war would be a "mistake," warning the outcome would be unpredictable and messy. In an interview with CBS's "Face the Nation," Gates also said he saw "no good outcomes" in dealing with Iran… … [Read more...] about US military involvement in Syria a ‘mistake’: Gates
Will Obama suffer the ‘second-term curse’? (Yes)
< On Friday I noted that the "second term curse" has now sprung into effect for President Barack Obama. And I would not be surprise if soon voices on the right accelerate a demand for Obama's impeachment and if at some point Republicans in Congress feel they must (as usual) respond to their base -- with all the implications that will have for the Republican Party (and … [Read more...] about Will Obama suffer the ‘second-term curse’? (Yes)
Daily Proverbs (Possible Tweets 11-22)
Daily Proverbs (Possible Tweets 11-22) 11. The integrity of our communication is often rooted not in what we say, but in why and how we say it. 12. Individuality is a mirage. We understand our humanness in relationship to other humans. When we love more, we become more human. 13. Wayward eyebrows are the reward of longevity. 14. If our first goal is to win the … [Read more...] about Daily Proverbs (Possible Tweets 11-22)
Mother’s Day – by a Mother
On this Mother’s Day weekend I have already posted two articles in honor of that very special day and of those very special ladies. As a retired military I naturally gravitate to “all things military,” thus both articles are about “military Moms.” Yesterday, however, I read a touching article about Mothers, period. Moreover, it is written by a mother who has … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day – by a Mother
The Remarkable Prince Harry
In reading THIS STORY I've concluded we are seeing someone very special in Prince Harry. Just read the story and look at the photos. He has that rare "spark." … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Prince Harry
Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan election
Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan election (via AFP) Nawaz Sharif declared victory for his centre-right party in Pakistan's landmark elections Saturday, as unofficial partial results put him on course to win a historic third term as premier. The result represented a remarkable comeback for a man who was deposed as premier in a 1999 military coup and… … [Read more...] about Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan election
Donald Trump: The Rape Apologist
Donald Trump: The Rape Apologist by Tina Dupuy Donald Trump thinks it's a no-brainer that so many American servicewomen are raped by their fellow soldiers. This week, when the increase in these crimes is the subject of a Senate hearing, Trump tweeted: "26,000 unreported sexual assults (sic) in the military-only 238 convictions. What did these geniuses expect when they put … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: The Rape Apologist
Rape in the Military (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 Rape in the Military (Cartoon)
Ladies swoon as Prince Harry begins US tour
Ladies swoon as Prince Harry begins US tour (via AFP) Prince Harry broke hearts in Washington's corridors of power, showing more interest in landmines than in the excited fans who greeted him at the start of a week-long US visit. Squeals ricocheted down the halls of the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill as the 28-year-old eligible bachelor… … [Read more...] about Ladies swoon as Prince Harry begins US tour
Domestic Violence Revelations with Erin Pizzey
Saturday 11 May 2013 marks the first episode of a new radio show I'll be doing with domestic violence pioneer Erin Pizzey: Domestic Violence Revelations with Erin Pizzey. The first show airs today (Saturday May 11th) at 4:00 pm (1600) London England time, 11:00 am Eastern US time. This show will be live and will include call-ins. Erin will be available to answer your questions … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Revelations with Erin Pizzey
Mother’s Day for Our Deployed Moms
Army Maj. Yolanda Poullard, deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, will spend her first Mother's Day away from her 5-year-old daughter, Alahna. U.S. Army photo by Patricia Ryan For active duty troops who are also mothers, Mother’s Day can be a happy day, or a bittersweet, “subdued” day. For those fortunate enough to spend Mother’s Day at home with their loved ones, of course … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day for Our Deployed Moms
Carbon Dioxide Passes 400 PPM Milestone, NOAA Finds
Carbon Dioxide Passes 400 PPM Milestone, NOAA Finds (via Climate Central) By Andrew Freedman Follow @afreedma On May 9, the amount of carbon dioxide in the air exceeded 400 parts per million (ppm) for the first time in the observational record since 1958, and very likely for the first time in at least 800,000 years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration … [Read more...] about Carbon Dioxide Passes 400 PPM Milestone, NOAA Finds
Sanford Comeback: Redemption or Partisan Proclivities
Categorically, Mark Sanford died in 2010. The married father of four's three day leave of South Carolina as Governor against the knowledge of his staff to visit his "soulmate in Argentina ," made him a candidate for impeachment. That came to pass but no one thought he would seriously consider seeking ofice again, much less win it. When he entered South Carolina's First … [Read more...] about Sanford Comeback: Redemption or Partisan Proclivities
FINALLY Something United Democrats and Republicans: They Hate Justin Bieber
There's FINALLY something that unites Democrat and Republicans: they hate singer Justin Beiber. Raleigh, N.C. – A new music-oriented poll from Public Policy Polling finds widespread support for several genres and music and artists – but Americans are united in their dislike for teen pop sensation Justin Bieber. PPP tested the favorability ratings of several of today’s … [Read more...] about FINALLY Something United Democrats and Republicans: They Hate Justin Bieber
IRS Apologizes for Inappropriately Checking Conservative Groups
You might say that March 10, 2013 was the day that the "second term curse" officially kicked in for President Barack Obama -- no matter what the final detailing of the facts proves. First came ABC News' "bombshell" bad news for the administration on some Benghazi, which will ensure that the issue will have "legs" for some time to come. And now there's this about the Internal … [Read more...] about IRS Apologizes for Inappropriately Checking Conservative Groups
Obama’s choices worsen as Syria nears point of no return
The Syrian war is entering a new phase that could start the country’s breakup and suck the US into a black hole from which almost no light escapes, even if it tries to intervene to prevent atrocities. President Barack Obama has no good choices but the bad ones have become worse. UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay today voiced the main fear gnawing at the international … [Read more...] about Obama’s choices worsen as Syria nears point of no return
God’s Word Versus God’s People (Love Versus Politics)
Things I know to be true. . . as much as I can know such things. 1. God is the only just judge! I am not a good judge of you or me. I don’t know, but God knows. I will not judge my God. He is the good judge, He is justice, and I will follow His lead. I’m sure this will lead many to judge me. But I am not under man’s judgement. 2. God wants me to love more! My job … [Read more...] about God’s Word Versus God’s People (Love Versus Politics)
Heritage Foundation’s Jason Richwine Resigns Amid Fallout from IQ Claim in Dissertation
BREAKING NEWS: The Heritage Foundation announced the resignation of senior policy analyst Jason Richwine, co-author of controversial immigration report that was very critical of the Senate's immigration reform plan, saying it would cost trillions. Jason Richwine came under fire after it was discovered he argued in his Harvard dissertation that there was a "long-standing … [Read more...] about Heritage Foundation’s Jason Richwine Resigns Amid Fallout from IQ Claim in Dissertation
(UPDATED)Hispanics, Latinos Need Not Apply…
UPDATE: The Washington Post reports that Jason Richwine, the co-author of a controversial immigration study released this week by the Heritage Foundation, and the author of a doctoral thesis at Harvard "arguing that the United States should focus its immigration efforts on those with high IQs, and [who] had written for a Web site that describes itself as 'nationalist,'” has … [Read more...] about (UPDATED)Hispanics, Latinos Need Not Apply…
A Happy Mother’s Day to our Active Duty Military Moms
Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Sarah J. Campbell with her children in Rochester, Ill., May 6, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jesse Houk This Sunday is Mother’s Day, or Día de las Madres for us Hispanics/Latinos -- albeit in Spain it was on May 5, in Mexico today, in Bolivia on May 27 and in Argentina not until October 20. Nevertheless, Happy Mother’s Day to … [Read more...] about A Happy Mother’s Day to our Active Duty Military Moms