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Aaron Swartz: A week later and still more questions than answers
One of the questions raised by observers of the DOJ case against Aaron Swartz has centered around prosecutorial discretion. That is, prosecutors decide which cases to pursue and how large and heavy the book will be that they throw at the defendant. I was initially troubled by the case -- one where there was no harm -- and compared it with HSBC's nominal wrist slap. But there … [Read more...] about Aaron Swartz: A week later and still more questions than answers
Meme-Busting: What, Exactly, Did Obama Do This Week Regarding Gun Policy?
Hint: He didn't sign 23 executive orders Who got it wrong? According to Slate: CNN: Brooke Baldwin, Carl Azuz, Wolf Blitzer FOX News: Dana Perino, Neil Cavuto NPR: Neal Conan Slate: David Weigel But that list is incomplete. Here are more media outlets that either claimed President Obama had signed 23 executive orders or that referred to any signing action on … [Read more...] about Meme-Busting: What, Exactly, Did Obama Do This Week Regarding Gun Policy?
Historic mercury controls agreed in a new UN treaty
After a four-year slog, about 140 countries agreed on a new legally binding treaty on Saturday to control and reduce mercury use and emissions known for over a 100 years to seriously damage human health and the environment. The treaty called the Minamata Convention on Mercury is named after the Japanese city where mercury pollution caused severe poisoning and health … [Read more...] about Historic mercury controls agreed in a new UN treaty
Congressman Reportedly Threatened
It seems a freshman Congressman is getting threats serious enough to involve Capitol Hill Police. I am sure I disagree with him on a number of issues but am saddened by some of the comments from the left that seem to suggest they find violence fine as long as it's against someone they disagree with (and obviously the reverse is true and I am sure similar comments would be … [Read more...] about Congressman Reportedly Threatened
Private Gun Sales Halted at NC Gun Show After Patron’s Gun Accidentally Discharged Hitting Three
Three people were shot at a private gun sales event at the Dixie Gun and Knife Show Saturday when a gun belonging to Gary Lynn Wilson, which he intended to sell, accidentally discharged. A man identified as Gary Lynn Wilson, 36, of Wilmington, brought the 12-gauge shotgun to the show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds and was attempting to remove it from its case when the … [Read more...] about Private Gun Sales Halted at NC Gun Show After Patron’s Gun Accidentally Discharged Hitting Three
Algeria Hostage Crisis Ends in Bloodbath
Algeria hostage crisis ends in bloodbath (via AFP) Algerian troops stormed a remote gas plant Saturday to end a hostage crisis that killed 23 foreigners and Algerians, seven of them executed by their Islamist captors in a final military assault. Twenty-one hostages died during the siege that began when the Al-Qaeda-linked gunmen attacked the In Amenas… … [Read more...] about Algeria Hostage Crisis Ends in Bloodbath
The NRA Stumbles But Gets Right Back Up Again (Updated)
UPDATE: The Washington Post in both “No, Sidwell Friends School has no armed guards,” and in its “Fact Checker” (See CODA, below) is debunking the NRA’s claim that says the private school that President Obama’s daughters attend, Sidwell Friends School, has 11 armed guards. “It doesn’t.” Read more here === Original Post Most of us have by now viewed the … [Read more...] about The NRA Stumbles But Gets Right Back Up Again (Updated)
Forgiveness: Should We Accept Lance Armstrong’s Apology?
The world is full of liars. However, not all liars are famous and there's only one Oprah. Consequently, most of us will not be able to display our contrition in a two day OWN Network exclusive. If you haven't heard yet, Lance Armstrong recently became the last person to admit to what everyone else on earth already believed. With the help of Oprah, cyclist legend Lance … [Read more...] about Forgiveness: Should We Accept Lance Armstrong’s Apology?
This Just In!
This just in from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz: FOX NEWS TO SHUT DOWN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE MONDAY MORNING AT 11:30 Posted by Andy Borowitz NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report)—Fox News Channel announced today that it would shut down for what it called “routine maintenance” Monday morning at 11:30 E.T. Fox News president Roger Ailes explained the timing of the … [Read more...] about This Just In!
Video: Bulgarian Opposition Leader Survives Assassination Attempt When Gun Misfires
The Daily Mail has an incredible story plus a video (which you can watch BELOW). Bulgarian opposition leader Ahmed Dogan was onstage delivering a speech when a would-be assassin jumped up, aimed a gun at his head and fired -- but the gun didn't go off: A Bulgarian politician today survived an extraordinary assassination attempt when a man stormed the stage and held a gun … [Read more...] about Video: Bulgarian Opposition Leader Survives Assassination Attempt When Gun Misfires
Conspiracy Theorists (Guest Voice)
Conspiracy Theorists (via http://davidkflowers.com) And now a word from a mental health expert (me!) about conspiracy theorists. If you’ve ever met a paranoid schizophrenic, what stands out most about them is how sickly rational they are. They can tell you exactly why they believe someone is poisoning their food, listening to their phone calls, following… … [Read more...] about Conspiracy Theorists (Guest Voice)
Sandy Hook ‘Truthers’ Harass Newtown Man, Conspiracy Theories Go Viral
Sandy Hook 'truthers' harass Newtown man, conspiracy theories go viral (via The Christian Science Monitor) Sandy Hook 'truthers' are criticizing Gene Rosen, who took in six Sandy Hook schoolchildren after the shooting. Conspiracy theorists have edited video footage of Rosen, claiming it proves he is a paid actor.(Joshua Lott/Reuters) With talk of a … [Read more...] about Sandy Hook ‘Truthers’ Harass Newtown Man, Conspiracy Theories Go Viral
India Ruling Party Urges Rahul Gandhi Stand for PM
India ruling party urges Rahul Gandhi stand for PM (via AFP) Leaders of the ruling Congress party on Saturday clamoured for Rahul Gandhi -- scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi dynasty -- to be named the prime ministerial candidate ahead of next year's polls. Gandhi, 42, has preferred to take a back seat in the party's politics until now, concentrating instead on … [Read more...] about India Ruling Party Urges Rahul Gandhi Stand for PM
Read 30 Oscar 2012 Hopeful Screenplays
For your weekend reading pleasure: GO HERE to get links so you can read 30 2012 Oscar hopeful screenplays. … [Read more...] about Read 30 Oscar 2012 Hopeful Screenplays
Bolshoi Ballet Chief Convalesces After Acid Attack
Bolshoi ballet chief convalesces after acid attack (via AFP) The Bolshoi ballet's artistic director Sergei Filin was convalescing in Moscow on Saturday following an acid attack to his face, but doctors said they need at least a week to know how much vision he will retain. A masked man cornered Filin near his house late Thursday and threw acid on his face. … [Read more...] about Bolshoi Ballet Chief Convalesces After Acid Attack
Gun Baby (Cartoon)
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Obama Wins: There’s Something to be Said for “Just” Surviving!
Paul Krugman, who admits he was wrong for misjudging Obama on refusing to negotiate the debt ceiling, admires Obama for playing his cards right. The Republicans have caved in. And it’s a big deal. Yes, the GOP could come back on the debt ceiling, but that seems unlikely. It could try to make a big deal of the sequester, but that’s a lot more like the fiscal cliff than … [Read more...] about Obama Wins: There’s Something to be Said for “Just” Surviving!
NRA and Hunting (Cartoon)
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Islamists ‘Kill 7 Foreigners’ as Algeria Crisis Ends
Islamists 'kill 7 foreigners' as Algeria crisis ends (via AFP) Islamist gunmen killed seven foreign hostages in Algeria on Saturday before being gunned down by special forces in a final assault on a remote desert gas complex, state television said. The 11 heavily armed men from a group known as "Signatories in Blood" had been holed up at the In Amenas … [Read more...] about Islamists ‘Kill 7 Foreigners’ as Algeria Crisis Ends