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
How Santorum Boxed in Romney
WASHINGTON -- Rick Santorum's departure from the presidential race could not come soon enough for Mitt Romney. In proving himself more tenacious than anyone predicted, Santorum dramatized one of Romney's major problems, created another, and forced the now inevitable Republican nominee into a strategic dilemma. Republicans may condemn class warfare, but their … [Read more...] about How Santorum Boxed in Romney
People Are Good; Caine’s Arcade
Sweeping the Internets, if you've yet to see it (or even if you have) it's well worth watching (again). Caine's Arcade, the story of a 9 year old boy in East LA who built an arcade out of cardboard in his dad's auto parts shop... The icing on the cake, a scholarship fund the filmmaker set up for Caine’s college education. The video was posted Monday; it's raised more … [Read more...] about People Are Good; Caine’s Arcade
UPDATE :Zimmerman in Custody and is Charged with Second Degree Murder:
The announcement of second-degree murder which if found guilty of charge =25 years min without parole to life without parole. You cannot charge first-degree without going to a grand jury in Florida. She threw the book, it seems. Has to show a depraved attitude toward Trayvon in order to make a 2nd degree stick. The full evidences will tell the story. Florida has 'sunshine … [Read more...] about UPDATE :Zimmerman in Custody and is Charged with Second Degree Murder:
UPDATE To Zimmerman to be Charged, but Where Is He?
The announcement of second-degree murder which if found guilty of charge =25 years min without parole to life without parole. You cannot charge first-degree without going to a grand jury in Florida. She threw the book, it seems. Has to show a depraved attitude toward Trayvon in order to make a 2nd degree stick. The full evidences will tell the story. Florida has 'sunshine … [Read more...] about UPDATE To Zimmerman to be Charged, but Where Is He?
McCarthyism Reborn in Republican Pitched by Some as Romney Veep
McCarthyism has been now reborn in the form of Florida Rep. Allen West who has been pitched by some GOPers as the perfect running mate for former Massaschusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, now the party's presumptive nominee: As many as 80 House Democrats are communists, according to Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.). West warned constituents at a Tuesday town hall event that he's "heard" … [Read more...] about McCarthyism Reborn in Republican Pitched by Some as Romney Veep
Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Does The Second Amendment Fandango
Sorry to bother you, Mr. B. But something happened this morning I thought you should know about. What is it Selig? A leak in the piping? I hope my Stall #8 hasn't been flooded. No, sir. Nothing that serious. It was just that guy who came by this morning. I don't know who he was, but he said he was here to install gun mounts over the sinks and toilet bowls. Oh that. No … [Read more...] about Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Does The Second Amendment Fandango
A Law Professor Looks at the George Zimmerman Train Wreck
Yesterday George Zimmerman, the armed neighbhood watch commander who felt skittles-and-ice-tea armed African American teenager Trayvon Martin looked suspicious, followed him and shot him dead in cloudy circumstances, lost his attorneys. The media covered this story well but the significance of this from a legal point of view is best summarized by law prof Darren Lenard … [Read more...] about A Law Professor Looks at the George Zimmerman Train Wreck
Syria
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UPDATE: 2 Huge Earthquakes Off Banda Aceh Indonesia Spark Tsunami Watch
UPDATE: The watch area has been reduced but some East African countries have issued tsunami warnings. ==================================== Remember the massively destructive Indonesian tsunami in 2004? The same area has just had two major earthquakes (8.6, 8.2) and a tsunami watch has been issued. So far, no damage has been reported. BBC CNN … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 2 Huge Earthquakes Off Banda Aceh Indonesia Spark Tsunami Watch
A Self-Questioning Mike Wallace
In the obituary roll of old clips, Mike Wallace, who has died at 93, is now seen in his familiar role as relentless prosecutor of the powerful. Yet, it was not always so. In the early days of “60 Minutes,” I was with him at small gatherings, when he and other media people, then under relentless attack by the Vice President of the United States as "nattering nabobs of … [Read more...] about A Self-Questioning Mike Wallace
Rick Santorum’s Oh So Cowardly Exit
A semi-respectful period of time has passed since Rick Santorum cited the ongoing illness of Bella, his three-year-old daughter in bowing out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. With wishes for a long and happy life to Bella and with all due respect to the Santorum family, this is about as cowardly an end to a presidential campaign that I can … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum’s Oh So Cowardly Exit
Lost In A Sea Of Hate Redux
It's the last week of tax season: that annual gory, gruesome grind up Hill Ten-Forty (and Ten-Forty-One). Thus, a welcome surcease to my inevitable prolix prose. And, frankly, why reinvent the wheel? John Derbyshire was fired at the National Review this weekend, for finally crossing a line I'd noticed back in 2007: … [Read more...] about Lost In A Sea Of Hate Redux
Mitt Beats Santorum
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UPDATE: George Zimmerman’s Legal Team Resigns
UPDATE Orlando Sentinel: Like two worried parents with a wayward child, George Zimmerman's lawyers stood puzzled in front of the Seminole County Courthouse on Tuesday and admitted they'd lost control. Zimmerman has not talked to or communicated with them since Sunday, said Craig Sonner, one of his lawyers. Worse, Zimmerman has done two dangerous things, his lawyers … [Read more...] about UPDATE: George Zimmerman’s Legal Team Resigns
Why I attend gatherings that don’t always meet my needs.
Yesterday my denomination called my cell phone to see how I'm doing and to determine whether or not I'm going to our annual convention. A very friendly woman asked me if I was aware of the changes that were happening at this year's gathering. I said, "No, I'm not really aware of much of anything except that I'm going. I pretty much go every year no matter what … [Read more...] about Why I attend gatherings that don’t always meet my needs.
Remembering the Bataan Death March With a Book Review (UPDATED)
UPDATE: While the Japanese ambassador to the United States apologized in person three years ago to 73 surviving POWs of the Bataan Death March at a ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, yesterday Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Toshinao Urabe expressed apologies for the atrocities committed by then Japanese soldiers during World War II. The Philippine … [Read more...] about Remembering the Bataan Death March With a Book Review (UPDATED)
BREAKING: Santorum to Suspend Quest for GOP Presidential Nomination (UPDATES)
UPDATE II: Fox’s Greta Van Susteren web site confirms what many expected egomaniac Gingrich’s reaction would be to Santorum suspending his campaign: “I am committed to staying in this race all the way to Tampa so that the conservative movement has a real choice. I humbly ask Senator Santorum’s supporters to visit Newt.org to review my conservative record and … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Santorum to Suspend Quest for GOP Presidential Nomination (UPDATES)
Santorum Drops Out
Rick Santorum just flew the white flag. Televised announcement imminent from Gettysburg PA. The New York Times … [Read more...] about Santorum Drops Out