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
What Darrell Issa Learned From Joe McCarthy
In his 1950s heyday, Sen. Joe McCarthy snagged headlines with committee hearings on questions ranging from trivial (“Who promoted Peress?” an Army dentist in New Jersey) to global (“Who lost China?”). The subject was never the point. Uncovering “plots” and “traitors” was. Darrell Issa is taking us back to that era. No doubt mistakes were made during the chaos of four … [Read more...] about What Darrell Issa Learned From Joe McCarthy
Benghazi Bombshell? ABC News: Benghazi Talking Points Underwent 12 Revisions, Scrubbed of Terror Reference
Is this the Benghazi "bombshell" Republicans have been waiting for to make the case that the Obama administration was both negligent and untruthful on Bengazhi? ABC News' report is starting to gain traction: When it became clear last fall that the CIA’s now discredited Benghazi talking points were flawed, the White House said repeatedly the documents were put together … [Read more...] about Benghazi Bombshell? ABC News: Benghazi Talking Points Underwent 12 Revisions, Scrubbed of Terror Reference
Boston Bombing Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev Buried in Doswell VA Muslim Cemetery
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was buried in a Muslim cemetery in Doswell, Va. Doswell is very much out of the way for most people. Tamerlan Tsarnaev was reportedly buried in the Al-Barzakh Cemetery in Doswell. BREAKING NEWS: Sources: Tamerlan Tsarnaev is buried in Muslim cemetery in Doswell, Virginia— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) May 10, … [Read more...] about Boston Bombing Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev Buried in Doswell VA Muslim Cemetery
One Minute World Economy Wrap-Up
Too busy to follow economic news from around the world? Confused by all the differing views on whether things are getting better or worse? Brain wary trying to make sense of market analyst jabber and government spin doctor twaddle? Anguish no more. The truth about the world and U.S. economies, the job market in this country, the institutions that control all our economic … [Read more...] about One Minute World Economy Wrap-Up
If immigration reform fails, the GOP may be doomed
Immigration reform is now on the front-burner and the stakes are exceedingly high for the Republican Party. My take on The Week: There are already storm clouds gathering on the Republican Party's right-most political horizon. But if the GOP squelches comprehensive immigration reform, the party could face a devastating political hurricane in the near … [Read more...] about If immigration reform fails, the GOP may be doomed
DIY Drones: Is It Legal to Fly Your Own?
Call it trickle-down technology; a growing number of people are creating their own private drones. Building or buying a simple drone really isn't that tough: get a remote-controlled plane with an autopilot system and slap on a camera. One author notes for users to "Do not misuse a spy drone; they are for educational purposes only, not a tool for invading privacy!" This isn’t … [Read more...] about DIY Drones: Is It Legal to Fly Your Own?
The Hurt Locker: A Painful Watch
I often buy films that I never got to see in the cinema based on their hype alone. As I’ve said in recent posts, I used to rely on Rotten Tomatoes and the reviews listed on the site to help me chose my movies. However, as much as the site overlooks some gems, Rotten Tomatoes also over-praise some films. The Hurt Locker is such a film … The Hurt Locker feels like it was … [Read more...] about The Hurt Locker: A Painful Watch
Looks like a witch hunt
WASHINGTON -- Those who are trying to make the Benghazi tragedy into a scandal for the Obama administration really ought to decide what story line they want to sell. Actually, by "those" I mean Republicans and by "the Obama administration" I mean Hillary Clinton. The only coherent purpose I can discern in all of this is to sully Clinton's record as secretary of state in … [Read more...] about Looks like a witch hunt
Cleveland Police Clue (Guest Voice Cartoonist)
Cleveland Police Clue by Mike Peters Of Related Interest: --Did the Cleveland Cops Botch the Search for the Missing Women? --Cleveland police to 911 dispatcher: ‘This might be for real’ --Cleveland police reviewing handling of kidnap victim’s 911 call --Cleveland police did not ignore clues in Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry cases: Mark Naymik Mike Peters is … [Read more...] about Cleveland Police Clue (Guest Voice Cartoonist)
Cleveland’s Charles Ramsey: hero, or black stereotype? (Guest Voice)
Cleveland's Charles Ramsey: hero, or black stereotype? (via The Christian Science Monitor) Copyright ImageClick to View Charles Ramsey speaks to media May 6 near the Cleveland home where three missing women were reportedly held for 10 years by Ariel Castro and rescued with help from Mr. Ramsey. Op-ed contributor Theodore R. Johnson writes: 'While there’s much of Ramsey’s … [Read more...] about Cleveland’s Charles Ramsey: hero, or black stereotype? (Guest Voice)