WASHINGTON - The graphic above is from Buzzfeed, a favorite daily stop of mine. It says a lot, especially how Hilary Rosen's comment turned Ann Romney into the Romney campaign's reluctant heroine at a time when the candidate himself is sucking wind on women. That the cultural collision ignited by Rosen brought back a favorite Republican talking point, to which I've never … [Read more...] about Shrill for the Women’s Vote: Ann Romney and Hilary Rosen Go to War
Never Worked A Day In Her Life
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Cat Fight Between the Cheshire Cat and Fox News (UPDATE)
UPDATE: The feud continues. The man -- the Daily News called him a “Cry Baby” back in 1995 -- who “closed down the government because Clinton made him sit at back of plane,” now has an even more devastating revenge in store for Fox News. Jeremy Peters over at The Hill informs us that Gingrich and Callista will be sitting at CNN’s table, not Fox, at the White House … [Read more...] about Cat Fight Between the Cheshire Cat and Fox News (UPDATE)
TO Piers Morgan and Ann Romney: Wake up, For Most Women Today, it’s NOT a “Choice”
Tonight, Piers, whom I adore for being a shy outspoken reserved iconoclastic darling curly haired boyish mensch... cozied up to the Ann Romney statement (via Ann's son coming on his show to defend his mother), refuting Miss Hilary Rosen's remark inferring that Mrs Romney's no expert on the lives of women, not having to work a day in her life. Just this Piers: Ann said over … [Read more...] about TO Piers Morgan and Ann Romney: Wake up, For Most Women Today, it’s NOT a “Choice”
Deputy Makes Ultimate Sacrifice
Today was planned to be a fun day for me. Relatives were visiting from out of town and we were driving to my sister's house to visit with her and her family. As we were driving southbound we saw dozens of law enforcement vehicles heading in the other directions with sirens going. I knew it could not be good, but I had no idea just how bad it was. An obituary has been … [Read more...] about Deputy Makes Ultimate Sacrifice
BREAKING: North Korea Launches Long-Range Missile — May Have Failed (UPDATED)
Personal "UPDATE": After this monumentally embarrassing failure to North Korea and its new, young leader, the big question, in my opinion, is what will North Korea do in response, both in the short term and in the long term. Will they blame it on "someone else"? Claim that another country shot their rocket down or somehow caused its failure? And, if so, what will be the … [Read more...] about BREAKING: North Korea Launches Long-Range Missile — May Have Failed (UPDATED)
George Zimmerman Affidavit
George Zimmerman faced a judge today for the killing of Trayvon Martin. He will remain in prison until his next hearing on May 29th. Following that appearance the prosecutors filed an affidavit to present probable clause for second degree murder. Th affidavit states that Zimmerman profiled Martin and..... Later while talking about Martin, Zimmerman stated "these … [Read more...] about George Zimmerman Affidavit
Syria: UN-sponsored peace treads softly
Beleaguered Syrian cities, including Idlib, Homs, Deir Ezzor, Raqqa, Aleppo and Damascus, have enjoyed about ten hours of relative quiet so far on Thursday as President Bashar al-Assad’s gunmen silenced their weapons. But concern is rising that both sides are using the lull to restock and resupply to fight more fiercely within days or even hours. The ceasefire is already … [Read more...] about Syria: UN-sponsored peace treads softly
Summit of the Americas Could Mark Start of ‘Soft’ Drug War (El Espectador, Colombia)
Could this be the dawn of a new era in the battle against illegal drug use? According to columnist Cristina de la Torre of Colombia's El Espectador, for the first time in the 40-year history of the drug war, a 'third way' is being considered by leaders planning to attend the Summit of the Americas in Colombia next weekend: instead of a 'shooting war,' a 'preventive … [Read more...] about Summit of the Americas Could Mark Start of ‘Soft’ Drug War (El Espectador, Colombia)
The Miss Rosen/ Ann Romney Side-Show Diversion: Meanwhile, Some Women’s Life/Death Issues Go Unheeded by The Elites
With some context about Ann Romney's early life as wife and mother.... Mitt legally sidestepped the Vietnam military draft by entering college and then by marrying and then by having children right away. Back then, for those who knew of these deferments and had family who would sometimes help with college, it was a path many took, and it was considered differently depending on … [Read more...] about The Miss Rosen/ Ann Romney Side-Show Diversion: Meanwhile, Some Women’s Life/Death Issues Go Unheeded by The Elites
The Day FDR Died: His Legacy Now
Time passes and takes with it those who can bear witness, reality becomes history, but in the deep well of national memory, the past holds lessons for the future. On this day 67 years ago, I was in uniform in a sleeping bag on a German farmhouse floor when someone shook me awake to whisper, “Roosevelt is dead.” At 21, I was part of a generation that could remember no … [Read more...] about The Day FDR Died: His Legacy Now
Freedom of Religion Is Not Absolute
Rick Santorum made separation of church and state an issue in his campaign for the presidency, denouncing John F. Kennedy’s commitment to that principle and using freedom of religion as a rallying cry. The uproar regarding coverage for contraception further highlighted the continuing schism in America over those wanting absolute freedom to follow their religious beliefs and … [Read more...] about Freedom of Religion Is Not Absolute
Controversy Over Verbal Attack on Ann Romney (UPDATED 3)
UPDATE 3: How nice: Hilary Rosen has apologized for her comments about Ann Romney and some conservatives now attack her for raising children as a lesbian. This is a classic case where a Democrat put her foot in her mouth, gave an issue to GOPers and some on the GOP side overreached and undermined an issue handed to them on a silver platter. It's another example of how partisans … [Read more...] about Controversy Over Verbal Attack on Ann Romney (UPDATED 3)
Obama Fund Raising Email Frames the Election
Consider it now officially on. President Barack Obama has sent the following fundraising email which shows how the Dems will frames the election; Friend -- We now know who our opponent is. But what we're really fighting against is what our opponent has pledged to do if elected. He would shower billionaires with more huge tax breaks, oppose setting a timeline to … [Read more...] about Obama Fund Raising Email Frames the Election
Are Newspapers Failing to Adapt in the Digital Age?
Are newspapers making the shift? In my 9 month cross country car trip, I'm looking at local newspapers and see some exhilarating and genuinely grief-inducing reaction to the realities print newspapers now face due to the new realities of the economy, the challenges of web news and web opinion and social media, and the decline in newspaper readership among young people. Only a … [Read more...] about Are Newspapers Failing to Adapt in the Digital Age?
Disney Will Help China Develop Animation Industry
Disney will help China develop its animation industry, which from China's perspective helps it develop its culture. China is one of the world's fastest growing film markets. Details from Newsy.com: … [Read more...] about Disney Will Help China Develop Animation Industry
Justice in Florida
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Will the Senate Soon Get a Truly Independent Senator?
Is there a king-sized political summer for independents at the end of Maine's long season of Snowe? Those who believe our two political parties are increasingly predictable, non-and-counter productive and rhetorically toxic may have reason to hope. The eyes of independents are on Maine and the Senate bid of former independent Governor Angus King, who's running to replace … [Read more...] about Will the Senate Soon Get a Truly Independent Senator?
Bully: THE Movie on Bullying (the Problem is REAL)
Several months ago I wrote this column on bullying which was syndicated nationally by Cagle Cartoons. As someone who talks to a lot of educators and kids I need to stress again: this problem is REAL. The new movie Bully is out. And it's a film that needs to be watched and pondered by all. Here's the trailer: … [Read more...] about Bully: THE Movie on Bullying (the Problem is REAL)
CNN’S Jeffrey Toobin: Prosecutor Threw Book at George Zimmerman
Here's a CNN discussion on the significance of the charges brought against neighborhood watch commander George Zimmerman, who shot Trayvon Martin, armed with Skittles and an iced tea: Oh, yes: And then there's the predictable, increasingly tiresome and trite reaction on the Martin controversy from Rush Limbaugh who blames racial tensions in this controversy on...you … [Read more...] about CNN’S Jeffrey Toobin: Prosecutor Threw Book at George Zimmerman