In the 24/7 war of raising big bucks to obliterate the other side and win the White House, presumptive Republican candidate Mitt Romney again had a better month that President Barack Obama: Mitt Romney outraised President Obama by more than $25 million in July, according to numbers released Monday by the campaigns. Romney’s campaign announced it raised $101.3 million, … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Outraises Barack Obama Again: $101 Million to $75 Million
Ignored Victims, and Perpetrators, of Rape
An amazing, and rare, BBC report that should be listened to in its entirety. It's about events in Congo, although many (including this writer) feel it reflects on attitudes we have here in this part of the world. *Update*: This should also be read. *Update 2*: And this! This is partly in response to an earlier article and video that generated interesting discussion … [Read more...] about Ignored Victims, and Perpetrators, of Rape
Mars Landing and the ‘7 Minutes of Terror’
WASHINGTON - Pres. Obama tweeted the Mars landing. It's a further manifestation of President John F. Kennedy's dream. Curiosity is a marvel and trending on Twitter. #Curiosity. Taylor Marsh, a veteran political analyst and former Huffington Post contributor, is the author of The Hillary Effect, available at Barnes and Noble and on Amazon. Her new-media blog … [Read more...] about Mars Landing and the ‘7 Minutes of Terror’
Jamie Gray, Wife of Army Sgt. Hank Gray, Wins Olympic Gold in 3-positions Rifle
Taste of gold for Army wife: In what appears to have become a tradition at the Olympic Games, Jamie Gray bites her Olympic gold medal after winning the women's 50-meter three-positions rifle event Aug. 4, 2012, at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London. Bronze medalist Adela Sykorova of the Czech Republic, left. Photo DoD (Above is a photo update) She is not quite a … [Read more...] about Jamie Gray, Wife of Army Sgt. Hank Gray, Wins Olympic Gold in 3-positions Rifle
Romney’s Blunders Give Poland a Boost! (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)
Was Mitt Rimney's foreign tour a success or a failure? One way or another, writes Mariusz Zawadzki of Poland's Gazeta Wyborcza, the nation of Poland came out a winner, since Romney's gaffe-filled trips to Britain and Israel raised interest in Romney's time in Poland. Furthermore, Zawadzki writes, when it comes to the U.S. presidential election - there isn't a whole lot of … [Read more...] about Romney’s Blunders Give Poland a Boost! (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)
Sen. Harry Reid’s Chief of Staff David Krone Blasts Republicans as “Cowards” and “Henchmen” Over Romney Taxes
Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) chief of staff David Krone is doubling down on the Republicans over Reid's comment that GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney didn't pay taxes for 10 years, blasting them as “cowards” and “henchmen” for their attacks on his boss. “They’re a bunch of cowards, and they’re avoiding the issue,” said David Krone, Reid’s chief of staff, in an interview with … [Read more...] about Sen. Harry Reid’s Chief of Staff David Krone Blasts Republicans as “Cowards” and “Henchmen” Over Romney Taxes
Just where did my curly red hair come from?
So where did my curly red hair come from? OK - so maybe it's no longer so curly nor so red, but really where did it come from? There are family tales of Celts and Scots and German Dutch and... I'm a bit of a mutt, but only of the likely to easily sunburn sort - or so I always thought. A little while ago I saw a really interesting article in the New York Times titled, Genetic … [Read more...] about Just where did my curly red hair come from?
Could Romney Be Elected President Of Italy?
The answer is almost certainly no. And the reason why is clear in a piece that appeared on today's Bloomberg website. Headed "Romney Persona Non Grata in Italy for Bain’s Deal Skirting Taxes," it describes a Bain deal done while Romney was its active CEO. According to this report, a dozen years ago Bain did a highly leveraged buyout of a telephone directory firm formerly … [Read more...] about Could Romney Be Elected President Of Italy?
Breaking: Syria’s Latest and Highest-Level Defections
In a way, one could say that the defection on Sunday of Mohammad Ahmad Faris, a Syrian air force pilot who was Syria’s first man in space, is the highest-level Syrian defection. But politically -- and politically very damaging to the Syrian regime -- the highest level defection thus far appears to be the one reported by several news sources this morning. According to the … [Read more...] about Breaking: Syria’s Latest and Highest-Level Defections
Obama Sorta Likes Israel
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The Matter With Kansas? The GOP is Falling Apart, That’s What’s the Matter.
Moderate Republicans have come under attack in primaries across the country this year, but the split in the GOP is perhaps older and sharper in Kansas — and it comes to a head Tuesday. "I think the lines have been drawn in the sand. Bridges have been burned. Everybody is all-in this election," says Jim Denning, one of the conservative candidates for the state's … [Read more...] about The Matter With Kansas? The GOP is Falling Apart, That’s What’s the Matter.
Sikh Temple Shooter Identified: Army Vet and White Supremacist UPDATE: Shooter Wade Michael Page Once led White Power Band (UPDATE 2)
Authorities have now named the shooter -- himself shot dead at the Sikh temple in Wisconsin where he killed seven people -- as Wade Michael Page, an Army veteran and white supremacist. News reports continue to use the word "alleged," but this is truly a case where the identity of the killer is known: The alleged gunman in Sunday’s killing rampage at a Sikh temple in … [Read more...] about Sikh Temple Shooter Identified: Army Vet and White Supremacist UPDATE: Shooter Wade Michael Page Once led White Power Band (UPDATE 2)
Why Can’t Government Act Quickly When Circumstances Change?
Here we go again. A situation arises that calls for government action to alleviate a major problem for the nation and the officials involved can’t pull the trigger. As expected, there are politicians who are against the action as there are repercussions that would make some of their constituents unhappy. Because of this, the country and the rest of the world have to endure the … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Government Act Quickly When Circumstances Change?
Shinichi’s Trike & The Lessons Of War: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
(PORTIONS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN AUGUST 2007) Shinichi Tetsutani loved to ride his beloved tricycle outside his house in Higashi-Hakushima-Cho, a neighborhood in the Japanese port city of Hiroshima. Shin-chan, as his family affectionately called the three-year-old, was doing just that on the morning of August 6, 1945 when there was a brilliant flash in the … [Read more...] about Shinichi’s Trike & The Lessons Of War: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
Report: Sikh Temple Shooter’s Tatoos Suggest Domestic Terrorism UPDATE: ABC Says May Have Been White Supremacist
So far details have been few when it comes to the gunman who burst into the Sikh Temple in Wisconsin, killing (depending on the report) six or seven people. But initial indications are that it could be "domestic terrorism." The Los Angles Times reports that a tattoo on the dead shooter's body suggests domestic terrorism but it's too early for a definitive judgment: Tattoos … [Read more...] about Report: Sikh Temple Shooter’s Tatoos Suggest Domestic Terrorism UPDATE: ABC Says May Have Been White Supremacist
Election Sprint and Romney Taxes
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Mars Rover Curiosity To Land On The Red Planet
A heads up for all of you, especially the space geeks (though if you are a Sheldonesque space nerd this is likely not news to you) that the Mars Rover Curiosity will land on the red planet tonight (or tomorrow morning depending on your time zone). The landing is currently scheduled to take place around 10:30 pm tonight (Pacific Time) or 1:30 am tomorrow morning (East coast … [Read more...] about Mars Rover Curiosity To Land On The Red Planet
More Shooting Madness: At Least Seven Killed by Gunman at Wisconsin Sikh Temple (UPDATED)
And now, news of yet another mass shooting. This is a developing story but the latest bulletin from NBC News puts the death total at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin at 7, even though the story says six: A gunman opened fire Sunday morning at a Sikh temple outside of Milwaukee, killing at least six people and wounding a police officer before being shot to death, police … [Read more...] about More Shooting Madness: At Least Seven Killed by Gunman at Wisconsin Sikh Temple (UPDATED)
Marilyn Monroe Weekend
She died 50 years ago today, but Marilyn Monroe is all over TV this weekend. Turner Classic Movies ended a 24-hour marathon of her movies this morning, and tonight PBS will revive a documentary about her with “ashen-faced talking heads” (including my own). Everything meaningful, and so much more, has been said about her long ago but, for those too young to know all that and … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe Weekend
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Calls Harry Reid a “Dirty Liar”: Smart or Risky Phrase?
A sign of how bitter and frantic this closely-contested Presidential campaign is going to be: we haven't even had the two major political party conventions yet, and the raging war between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney over Reid's unproven contention that Romney may not have paid taxes for 10 years has reached a new high -- or … [Read more...] about RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Calls Harry Reid a “Dirty Liar”: Smart or Risky Phrase?