The Orlando Sentinel reports that Tom Owen, forensic consultant, court-qualified expert witness and chair emeritus for the American Board of Recorded Evidence, analyzed the 9-1-1 recording of the night Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman. His conclusion: "you can say with reasonable scientific certainty that [the person calling for help is] not … [Read more...] about Update On Trayvon Martin: Voice Crying For Help Not Zimmerman
Why Zimmerman Will Walk
Progressive Florida lawyer and former prosecutor, Mike Papantonio, explains why George Zimmerman will never be convicted for the death of Trayvon Martin. The State Attorney General and the Sanford police department made sure Zimmerman would walk. The new Selma indeed. … [Read more...] about Why Zimmerman Will Walk
Satan’s Big Week
First of all, it's a metaphor. Whether you believe in an actual devil or a metaphorical one is a matter of complete indifference to this blog. Focus, people. The breaking news is that Keith Olbermann has been fired from Current TV. Since details are sketchy, everybody already knows everything that there is to know about it (particularly and predictably, the Righties, who are … [Read more...] about Satan’s Big Week
NY Republican Courts Women, Encourages Donations To Democratic Party
In the "I missed this in real time" category: On Thursday March 22, U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY) spoke at a rally commemorating Congressional passage of the Equal Rights Amendment 40 years ago. According to the Huffington Post, Hanna said that women's rights are under "assault." Contribute your money to people who speak out on your behalf, because the other side -- my side … [Read more...] about NY Republican Courts Women, Encourages Donations To Democratic Party
Reactions to Obama’s Remarks to Russia’s Medvedev: Predictable but Sad
I cringed somewhat when I heard President Obama tell Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Seoul: “On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this can be solved, but it’s important for him [Vladimir Putin] to give me space ... This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility.” I thought Obama’s remarks were puzzling, perhaps not very well … [Read more...] about Reactions to Obama’s Remarks to Russia’s Medvedev: Predictable but Sad
Isn’t That Nice? (Guest Voice)
Isn't That Nice? by Michael Reagan President Obama wants his dear friend Vlad the Russian not to worry about the details of how the American missile defense system in Europe will be designed and implemented. Once he gets re-elected, the president said, he'll have more "flexibility" to deal with Moscow's concern that the missile system, which is intended to guard Europe … [Read more...] about Isn’t That Nice? (Guest Voice)
Romney’s Slo-Mo Bandwagon
The Republican Establishment is now embracing the Inevitable—-not with the usual alacrity of hopping on a winner’s bandwagon but a heavy-legged weariness of just wanting to escape the GOP primary swamp. “I think he deserves to be the nominee,” Paul Ryan says in announcing his support as the Wisconsin gubernatorial recall overshadows the primary. “I think he earned … [Read more...] about Romney’s Slo-Mo Bandwagon
Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Makes A Supreme Court Visit
[Keeping the top executives washroom at Goldman Sachs in world class condition is a challenging and important endeavor. Along with the job's prestige, it allows Selig Cartwright an excuse, on occasion, to meet with others who have similar responsibilities in other high profile lavatories. Here's part of the transcript of such a meeting between Selig and Telemarcus (Telly) … [Read more...] about Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Makes A Supreme Court Visit
C is For Cookie
A little fun for the weekend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaF7kT5Moc0 … [Read more...] about C is For Cookie
BREAKING: Currrent TV Fires Keith Olbermann (UPDATED)
Once again Keith Olbermann has clashed with the management of a broadcasting company for which he has worked. And now he's out at Al Gore's Current TV: 5:13 p.m. | Updated Current TV said Friday afternoon that it had terminated the contract of its lead anchor, Keith Olbermann, scarcely a year after he was hired to reboot the fledgling channel in his progressive political … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Currrent TV Fires Keith Olbermann (UPDATED)
Cows, Pigs, Women and American Conservatives (The News, Switzerland)
How extreme have Republican Party members become? For Switzerland's News, columnist Patrik Etschmayer writes that the ongoing Republican narrative about women, contraception and abortion sounds a lot like the way farmers talk about their livestock. For the News, Patrik Etschmayer writes in small part: A bill that was debated in the Georgia Assembly is called HB 954, and … [Read more...] about Cows, Pigs, Women and American Conservatives (The News, Switzerland)
What will happen if the Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act
If the Affordable Care Act does end up completely overturned by the Supreme Court, millions of conservatives will erupt in cries of jubilation and proceed to sprint several victory laps while emitting the most unadulterated spew of hateful gloating imaginable. Either knowingly or unknowingly, they will be cheering on the return of 2.5 million Americans under the age of 26 to … [Read more...] about What will happen if the Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act
This May Annoy Free Speech Fundamentalists
This may annoy free speech fundamentalists By Jack Lewis Attorneys for Rick Strandlof, who claimed to be a decorated combat veteran, had argued that the act was an unconstitutional violation of free speech. A federal district court judge agreed, dismissing the charges against Strandlof. In an opinion (PDF) issued this morning, two of the three judges on a 10th Circuit … [Read more...] about This May Annoy Free Speech Fundamentalists
Perry’s Hilarious Gridiron Performance — Where Will It Take Him?
In an opinion piece at the Dallas Morning News, columnist Carl Leubsdorf asks, “Where can Perry take his star ‘Gridiron’ role?” My hometown newspaper, the Austin American-Statesman, reprints the same column today, but with a different title: “Perry’s spirited touchdown of a speech may help him in 2016.” While the Statesman’s title is somewhat more specific and less … [Read more...] about Perry’s Hilarious Gridiron Performance — Where Will It Take Him?
Joe Scarborough Blasts Some Conservative Websites for Trashing Trayvon Martin
Joe Scarborough and Time's Mark Halperin nail it: May I say: "Ditto" not just to Scarborough's comments but Halerpin's about how every single thing must be political and partisan and "in a way that's just so bad for the country." Bravo to Scarborough about the search for finding and cherry picking pictures of Martin "to somehow suggest he deserved to be shot..." … [Read more...] about Joe Scarborough Blasts Some Conservative Websites for Trashing Trayvon Martin
“War On Women” Meme Fizzling For Democrats?
The Democrats lately have been declaring that Republicans are waging a "War On Women." Kathleen McKinley notes that this meme appears to have backfired badly against Democrats. She notes that Obama's poll numbers have only gone down sharply ever since the so-called "War On Women" began. She further notes: There is no way to know all the reasons women jumped off the Obama … [Read more...] about “War On Women” Meme Fizzling For Democrats?
Sounds like Rick Santorum Almost Called Obama the “N Word” (VIDEO): But Did He?
This will be spun (sort of like in the Trayvon Martin case George Zimmerman seemingly saying "coons" is being explained as "goons") but it really does sound like fading Republican Presidential nomination contender Rick Santorum almost called President Barack Obama the "n word." So I'm getting ready for the emails, the denunciations for posting this and pointing out what is … [Read more...] about Sounds like Rick Santorum Almost Called Obama the “N Word” (VIDEO): But Did He?
Book Review: Young J. Edgar: Hoover and the Red Scare, 1919-1920 [Paperback]
Could you imagine an America where there were massive raids and arrests where people were picked up and locked up often on the flimsiest of evidence and most blatant profiling? An America where law enforcement operated on the idea that they'd detain and lock up first and worry about taking care of the pesky problem of specifying solid evidence later? An America where the FBI … [Read more...] about Book Review: Young J. Edgar: Hoover and the Red Scare, 1919-1920 [Paperback]
The Price If Health Care Is Overturned
WASHINGTON -- In arguments before the Supreme Court this week, the Obama administration might have done just enough to keep the Affordable Care Act from being ruled unconstitutional. Those who believe in limited government had better hope so, at least. If Obamacare is struck down, the short-term implications are uncertain. Conservatives may be buoyed by an … [Read more...] about The Price If Health Care Is Overturned
I Want You To Buy Broccoli
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