In the "Free State" of Maryland, the minions of Martin O'Malley in the General Assembly have taken upon themselves the opportunistic window of post-Sandy Hook America to further limit the right of the citizenry to purchase the weapon of their choice. Earlier this week, several thousand conservatives traveled to Annapolis for a rally to support their 2nd Amendment rights. It … [Read more...] about Right Fight, Wrong Ammunition
The Only Real News
PPP's annual poll on TV news finds that there's only one source more Americans trust than distrust: PBS. 52% of voters say they trust PBS to only 29% who don't trust it. The other seven outlets we polled on are all distrusted by a plurality of voters. Just like its actual ratings, Fox News has hit a record low in the four years that we've been doing this poll. 41% of voters … [Read more...] about The Only Real News
Police Hunt Alleged Cop Killer Christopher Dorner in Mountains
US police hunt alleged cop killer in mountains (via AFP) Police in the Los Angeles area searched Friday for an ex-cop accused of killing three people, including another officer, focusing their attention on a California ski resort where his burnt-out truck was found. Some 125 officers were deployed in and around Big Bear, east of Los Angeles, where police… … [Read more...] about Police Hunt Alleged Cop Killer Christopher Dorner in Mountains
Mental Test For Guns (Cartoon)
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Mega Blizzard Aims at US Northeast
Mega blizzard aims at US Northeast (via AFP) A major snowstorm bore down on the northeastern United States Friday, with heavy snow, blizzard conditions and freezing temperatures forecast from New York through Maine as well as densely populated inland areas. The National Weather Service predicted a "major winter storm" for Friday into Saturday… … [Read more...] about Mega Blizzard Aims at US Northeast
Meme Busting: Does Obamacare Mandate Micro Chip Implants?
This week's installation of found on Facebook* is a photo accompanied by the claim that the Health Care Act "requires all US citizens" to have an RIFD implant that will contain "personal data heath and bank accounts." So where did eyebrow-raising claim originate? With our favorite conspiracy theorist from Texas, Alex Jones. In 2010. Forget the national ID card, … [Read more...] about Meme Busting: Does Obamacare Mandate Micro Chip Implants?
Real Conservative Foreign Policy
As you have probably noticed Republican/conservative foreign policy has been taken over by the neoconservatives. What you may not know is that until about 1972 the neoconservatives were part of the Democratic Party - the Scoop Jackson wing. The "real" conservatives over at The American Conservative magazine would like to bring back the old conservative foreign policy. The … [Read more...] about Real Conservative Foreign Policy
“Support Mental Health or I’ll Kill You”
That message from an ancient bumper sticker comes to mind as a frustrated Congress tries to paper over American gun madness by throwing money at services for the mentally ill instead of keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of mass killers. Who will quarrel with a proposed law to spend $1.4 billion over ten years to “strengthen the nation’s mental health services and … [Read more...] about “Support Mental Health or I’ll Kill You”
In The Matter Of “Acts Of God”
"Acts of God" is a legal term that applies to things beyond human control such as floods, meteor hits, et. al. Insurance companies use this definition to excuse themselves from paying for certain types of damages they claim is not covered by their policies. Fine. I understand that. But... There are religious institutions of various faiths that claim to be God's … [Read more...] about In The Matter Of “Acts Of God”
15 Year Old Develops Test For Pancreatic Cancer
In the category of both inspiring and depressing a 15 year old prodigy has developed a simple test which scientists believe could help in the early detection of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, in large part because it is often not detected until it is too late. This test, which uses strips costing 3 cents each, could allow … [Read more...] about 15 Year Old Develops Test For Pancreatic Cancer
No matter what they do, men are shamed
What does this cultural narrative of shaming men that my friend Typhon describes above, especially toward men who speak on their own behalf or on behalf of men in general, look like? Here's a handy guide. Amazingly, every single one of these have been leveled at me throughout my entire life, and in the last year especially I think I've gotten every single one in some form or … [Read more...] about No matter what they do, men are shamed
Scott Brown to Fox News?
Is former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown to become the new Dick Morris or Sarah Palin? Well, perhaps that is not most elegatne the way to state it. Fox News recently freed up Sarah Palin to spend more time looking at Russia from her home Alaska. And it announced that it is finally, mercifully, thankfully, happily, belatedly, … [Read more...] about Scott Brown to Fox News?
Liberals Hammered For Supporting Drone Policy
If you’re a liberal or an Obama supporter don’t expect a pass when you attempt to justify or support the administration’s drone policy. Not only are you under attack, but the issue is also being used to shine the images of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney retrospectively. When Rich Lowry, Editor of National Review, wrote an opinion piece for today’s Politico, the editors of … [Read more...] about Liberals Hammered For Supporting Drone Policy
Obama to Hand Secret Drone War Guidelines to Lawmakers
Obama to hand secret drone war guidelines to lawmakers (via AFP) In a reversal, President Barack Obama will allow lawmakers access to secret documents outlining the legal justification for drone strikes that kill US citizens abroad who conspire with Al-Qaeda. An administration official disclosed the move Wednesday on the eve of a Senate hearing on Obama's … [Read more...] about Obama to Hand Secret Drone War Guidelines to Lawmakers
Obama’s Drone War. If Obama Had A Son, Would He Look Like This?
Given the sudden interest in Obama's drone wars, I wanted to remind you that some of us have long questioned Obama's kill list and drone war. Many on the left are suddenly outraged by it. How convenient AFTER the election. Here is a part of what I said a year ago in my post, "It's Time To End The Pakistan Drone Strikes" : "According to the article former CIA acting general … [Read more...] about Obama’s Drone War. If Obama Had A Son, Would He Look Like This?
Have We Become The Terrorists?
“The missiles fired from drones kill or injure in several ways, including through incineration, shrapnel, and the release of powerful blast waves capable of crushing internal organs. Those who do survive drone strikes often suffer disfiguring burns and shrapnel wounds, limb amputations, as well as vision and hearing loss. … [T]hose interviewed stated that the fear of strikes … [Read more...] about Have We Become The Terrorists?
GOP: Rebranding vs. Rethinking
WASHINGTON -- Rebranding is trendy in the Republican Party. Rep. Eric Cantor gave a major speech on Tuesday to advance the effort. Gov. Bobby Jindal wants the GOP to stop being the "stupid party." Karl Rove is setting up a PAC (it's what he does these days) to defeat right-wing crazies who cost the party Senate seats. But there's a big difference between … [Read more...] about GOP: Rebranding vs. Rethinking
Our Four-Legged Warriors: They Serve, They Sacrifice, They Retire and, Sadly, They Leave Us.
Paris, a coalition force military working dog, stands in a tactical vehicle during a patrol stop in Afghanistan's Farah province, Nov. 24, 2012. It has been a while since we have posted about “man’s best friend,” in particular about those “four-legged warriors”: military working dogs. Just to recap some background on these brave and loyal animals: In addition to … [Read more...] about Our Four-Legged Warriors: They Serve, They Sacrifice, They Retire and, Sadly, They Leave Us.
Rubio to Give Response to Obama’s State of the Union
Rubio to give response to Obama's State of the Union (via AFP) US Senator Marco Rubio has been tapped to give the Republican response to President Barack Obama's upcoming State of the Union address, party leaders said Wednesday, boosting his stature as a rising national heavyweight. Rubio, a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Cuba, will … [Read more...] about Rubio to Give Response to Obama’s State of the Union
Perhaps It’s Time To Move
I live in the Portland, OR area and I have been aware of the Cascadia suduction -zone and the associated earthquakes since I took geology in 1964. The Japanese earth quake was a subduction-zone earthquake. Never the less this was a bit disconcerting: Cascadia earthquake, tsunami could cost Oregon economy $32 billion The next great Cascadia subduction-zone earthquake … [Read more...] about Perhaps It’s Time To Move