Is this a sign of the world coming to an end? Did President Barack Obama slip something into their drinks? Did Obama win them over them by putting a pillow in his shirt and filling his mouth with lobster Thermidor and doing a Michael Moore impression? And what will Rush Limbaugh say? According to The Hill, GOPers who had dinner with President Barack Obama at a posh … [Read more...] about Report: Republicans Emerge from Dinner With Obama Optimistic About Deficit Deal
Hugo Chavez’ Death: A View from Americans in Venezuela (Updated)
UPDATE: In their report from Venezuela (below), Shayne Cokerdem and Diane DePriest mention the claims made by Venezuela’s Vice President Nicolás Maduro regarding the circumstances of Hugo Chávez’s death. Naturally, the United States is anxious to find out whether Mr. Maduro “might provide an opening for closer ties between the two nations,” and in which direction he will … [Read more...] about Hugo Chavez’ Death: A View from Americans in Venezuela (Updated)
Rand Paul Filibuster on Drones Gains Support in Senate
Rand Paul filibuster on drones gains support in Senate (via AFP) Republican Rand Paul stiff-armed President Barack Obama's CIA nomination Wednesday, drawing support from fellow senators concerned about the administration's refusal to rule out drone strikes on US soil. With the blocking tactic stretching into it's sixth hour, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tried… … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Filibuster on Drones Gains Support in Senate
Quotations from Chairman Roger
Fox News' maven Roger Ailes blunt comments on political figures are going boffo on the Internet, cable news and blogosophere. He's the Fox News bigwig, so his attitudes (the theory goes) reveal the assumptions behind Fox News analysis and attitudes. The source for the golden quotes: a Vanity Fair piece that offers a special adaptation of the upcoming book Roger Ailes: Off … [Read more...] about Quotations from Chairman Roger
Discovering Your Spiritual House
Once you open yourself to the possibility of being created, life becomes a very different journey. The concept of creator influences questions of present purpose and future destiny. If life has an origin from a meaningful originator, then we've got a very different journey on our hands. In my life journey, I've met very few authentic atheists. When you dig deeper into the … [Read more...] about Discovering Your Spiritual House
A World War II Veteran’s Lost Diary Finally Comes Home
I knew we had something in common. The way Henry penned neat, short but meticulous notes of important events during his tour of duty -- including how much money his buddies owed him. Like me, during my young military days, Henry must have apparently been a small payday loans store for his military buddies who were not as frugal as he was. And just as I was in my early … [Read more...] about A World War II Veteran’s Lost Diary Finally Comes Home
Rand Paul Filibuster Poses Awkward Questions For Many
Rand Paul (R-KY) is currently filibustering the nomination of John Brennan to be CIA director. He began his effort about 11:45 EST and has promised to speak as long as he can, though he concedes that he will eventually lose a cloture vote. Many on the left are snapping to the knee jerk reaction of attacking Paul and the GOP for this effort but the things Paul is saying are … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Filibuster Poses Awkward Questions For Many
Obama’s Poll Numbers Returning to Earth: 43% Approval Says Reuters/IPSOS Poll
The bump has been dumped: as voters conclude that the U.S. is back to the same old gridlock, manufactured crises and partisanship, and amid news of sequester budget cuts, President Barack Obama's polling numbers are tumbling back to earth, according to the latest Reuters/IPSOS Poll: Less than two months into his second term, President Barack Obama's approval rating has … [Read more...] about Obama’s Poll Numbers Returning to Earth: 43% Approval Says Reuters/IPSOS Poll
Sequestration Shows Failure of America’s Political Class
TUCSON, Arizona -- An old vaudeville joke went like this: "Do I look like an idiot? Do I look like a jerk who doesn't know what's going on? Do you think I'm dumb? Don't answer that!" The sequester, with its draconian cuts, was an idea both sides considered so bad, so awful, so incredibly dumb that SURELY no responsible politician, political leader or party would let it … [Read more...] about Sequestration Shows Failure of America’s Political Class
Administration Endorses Cell Phone Unlocking Petition
Starting January 26, new cellphones sold in the U.S. can be unlocked only if the carrier says OK. Even if the contract is up. The arbiter? The Library of Congress. This week the Obama Administration endorsed a petition rejecting that decision. In a response entitled "It's Time to Legalize Cell Phone Unlocking," the White House wrote: The White House agrees with the … [Read more...] about Administration Endorses Cell Phone Unlocking Petition
Arm the Rebels (Guest Voice)
Arm the Rebels by Sean McElwee The past four decades are littered with genocide, ethnic cleansing, mass murder, famine and rape. Juxtaposed with each terrifying tale, from Cambodia, East Timor, Iraq, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bosnia, Cyprus, Rwanda, Srebrenica, Kosovo, Haiti and Darfur are stories of American ignorance, apathy and intransigence. Cambodia came too close to … [Read more...] about Arm the Rebels (Guest Voice)
“Lost” Comedy Gem: The Three Stooges (LIVE) on the Steve Allen Show (1959)
A RARITY: The final incarnation of The Three Stooges with the underrated Joe DeRitsa as Curley...live on TV in their 1959 "comeback." DeRita was with the trio in the final years of their act when the Stooges played clubs, Vegas and did feature films with the violence toned down. You can now buy a set that has ALL of the Stooges' iconic Columbia shorts (made in the 30s … [Read more...] about “Lost” Comedy Gem: The Three Stooges (LIVE) on the Steve Allen Show (1959)
Political Stereotypes in Canada and the U.S. (Guest Voice)
Political Stereotypes in Canada and the U.S. by Jared Milne Right-wing Conservatives and Republicans are hardworking entrepreneurs who stop at Tim Horton’s for a double-double on their way to work, get up early on Saturday to take their kids to hockey practice, and maintain their homes and their cars themselves. Either that, or they’re greedy corporate monsters who … [Read more...] about Political Stereotypes in Canada and the U.S. (Guest Voice)
Pope Benedict Leaves the Vatican Building (Guest Cartoonist)
Two cartoons about Pope Benedict leaving the Vatican Building: Of Related Interest: --Catholics’ Views on Pope Benedict XVI and the Church --Victims raise questions about retired Pope Benedict's legal immunity --Poll: Pope Benedict's legacy not as positive as John Paul's --Pope Benedict’s politics defied ideological categories --Pope Benedict's Sex Scandal … [Read more...] about Pope Benedict Leaves the Vatican Building (Guest Cartoonist)
Obama: US Supports Venezuelan People after Chavez Death
Obama: US supports Venezuelan people after Chavez death (via AFP) President Barack Obama said within hours of the death of American foe President Hugo Chavez Tuesday that the United States was interested in a "constructive" future relationship with Venezuela. Antipathy in the US Congress towards the leftist champion Chavez, who died after a long battle with cancer… … [Read more...] about Obama: US Supports Venezuelan People after Chavez Death
Hating Hugo
Hugo Chavez is dead. The poor of Venezuela loved him. The rich of Venezuela despised him. Modern American media (after Chavez visited the UN and told some unc0mfortable truths about Bush the Dumber and the smell of sulfur) got the message and put the "Full Castro" treatment on him. Chavez and his "judges" - guess which one did MORE for their fellow citizens, by several … [Read more...] about Hating Hugo
The Endlessly Quotable Hugo Chavez (Guest Voice)
The endlessly quotable Hugo Chavez (via GlobalPost) Here's a look back at some of the Venezuelan president's strangest remarks. News Desk For those who associate diplomacy with tact, Hugo Chavez must have come as a rude awakening. Since his election to the presidency of Venezuela in 1999, Chavez earned a reputation for brash, often confounding remarks… … [Read more...] about The Endlessly Quotable Hugo Chavez (Guest Voice)
Do Not Resuscitate (Cartoon)
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead at 58
Venezuela's controversial and colorful President Hugo Chavez is now dead: Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's fiery and controversial socialist president who came to power on wave of popular sentiment and befriended some of the world's most nefarious dictators, has died at the age of 58, Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro said today. Chavev had been fighting cancer, recently … [Read more...] about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead at 58
Secretary of State John Kerry: Busy in Doha (Updates)
UPDATE II: During the joint news conference with Secretary of State John Kerr and the prime minister and foreign minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani in Doha, Qatar, yesterday, the prime minister made the following remarks on providing weapons to the Syrian rebels: As for the Syrian crisis, I think Mr. John Kerry has answered part of the question when he … [Read more...] about Secretary of State John Kerry: Busy in Doha (Updates)