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
Journalist Shot Dead as US Recognizes Somalia
Just hours after Washington recognized the government of Somalia after nearly 22 years, a prominent radio broadcaster was shot dead by unidentified gunmen as he left home on his way to work today. This first murder of a Somali journalist in 2013 follows 18 others in 2012. Abdihared Osman Adan was a newscaster at Radio Shabelle, which has lost nine other journalists to … [Read more...] about Journalist Shot Dead as US Recognizes Somalia
Algeria Goal to Crush Islamists: Experts
Algeria goal to crush Islamists: experts (via AFP) Hardened by its decades-old struggle with Islamists, Algeria's paramount concern in launching its deadly mission against Al Qaeda-linked hostage-takers was to crush them, not to save lives, analysts said. The aim of the Algerian military is "above all to neutralise terrorists, while for us the priority… … [Read more...] about Algeria Goal to Crush Islamists: Experts
Joe Scarborough Blasts NRA’s ‘Disgusting’ New Ad Referring to Obama’s Daughters: ‘What’s Wrong with these People?” (Video)
There has been a lot of controversy over the NRA's jump the shark ocean ad which dragged President Barack Obama's two daughters into the gun control controversy. The White House blasted it -- and so did many others, including New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who called it "reprehensible." And now so has the "Morning Joe" crew, including host Joe Scarborough, who reacted with … [Read more...] about Joe Scarborough Blasts NRA’s ‘Disgusting’ New Ad Referring to Obama’s Daughters: ‘What’s Wrong with these People?” (Video)
House Republicans Back 3-month Debt Limit Increase
US House Republicans back 3-month debt limit increase (via AFP) The House of Representatives will vote next week to temporarily raise the US debt limit for three months, the chamber's leadership said Friday as Republicans leaned toward resolving a protracted fiscal impasse. The move would help defuse a time bomb that Congress and the White House face in late … [Read more...] about House Republicans Back 3-month Debt Limit Increase
Republicans Sending Signals Won’t Force U.S. Into Default on Debt Limit
Its sounds like Congressional Republicans are manning the lifeboats to flee the sinking "Good Ship Default Deschmault Do What We Say Or We Don't Raise the Debt Limit." The ship is sinking -- not because of it's long name, but because political pros on both sides think it would be disastrous for the GOP if House Republicans triggered a national and perhaps international … [Read more...] about Republicans Sending Signals Won’t Force U.S. Into Default on Debt Limit
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll: Obama Popular, GOP Plummetting, Congress Disdained
A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll has a big, fat, warning for Republicans -- particularly if they follow the wishes of House Republicans and shut down the government or force a debt ceiling default: President Barack Obama remains at about 50% in popularity, the GOP continues to tumble in terms of popularity, and Congess is as disdained as ever. The best summary comes … [Read more...] about NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll: Obama Popular, GOP Plummetting, Congress Disdained
Gene Study Settles Debate Over Origin of European Jews
Gene study settles debate over origin of European Jews (via AFP) Jews of European origin are a mix of ancestries, with many hailing from tribes in the Caucasus who converted to Judaism and created an empire that lasted half a millennium, according to a gene study. The investigation, its author says, should settle a debate that has been roiling for more than … [Read more...] about Gene Study Settles Debate Over Origin of European Jews
Obama and NRA (Cartoon)
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Peak Oil – Yes it’s Real
Chris Martenson, creator of the Crash Course reminds us that the good old days are not going to return. The really, really big picture: There isn't going to be enough net energy for the economic growth we want You really should go to the link and read the entire thing but here is a sample and a graph. The really big picture goes like this: Humans discovered about … [Read more...] about Peak Oil – Yes it’s Real
No Impossible Dream
WASHINGTON -- Don't listen to those who say President Obama's bold plan to reduce gun violence -- including an assault weapons ban -- has no chance in Congress. I seem to recall that health care reform was deemed impossible, too. Until it happened. I also recall that the health care fight cost Democrats dearly in the 2010 midterm election. But the White House seems to … [Read more...] about No Impossible Dream
The Geometry of Gun Murder
John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Robert Kennedy, John Lennon. Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora, Newtown. From the past century to this, the geometry of killing strangers in public places has morphed from victimizing famous individuals to unknown crowds as the technology for wanton murder has proliferated. This week, the sight of a president pleading for small … [Read more...] about The Geometry of Gun Murder
Air Conditioning
Fuzzy thinking will be the death of civilization. Listen: GOP pollster: Stop talking about rape Politico WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — It's way past time: House Republicans need to stop talking about rape. — That's the message GOP lawmakers got here Wednesday evening from Kellyanne Conway, a top GOP pollster. — Conway dispensed the stern advice as part of a polling … [Read more...] about Air Conditioning