It's the "food police" versus McDonalds' and Ronald McDonald. McDonald's is under fire as critics say its Happy Meals are bad for kids and that Ronald McDonald indoctrinates young children. But so far McDonald's is sticking by its beloved symbol -- and its happy meals: pp Multisource political news, world news, and entertainment news analysis by Newsy.com A PERSONAL … [Read more...] about The Battle over Ronald McDonald
A Sign Sarah Palin Will Be Running for President?
Political analysts have been literally looking at the tea leaves to see if there is a sign that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will run for President after all? Why would she walk away from her Fox News big bucks contract? (So she's not) She must be jealous and upset that Michele Bachmann seems to be stealing some of her schtick thunder (So she'll jump in). She likes the … [Read more...] about A Sign Sarah Palin Will Be Running for President?
Mitch Daniels? No.
“In the end, I was able to resolve every competing consideration but one,” Mr. Daniels wrote. “The interests and wishes of my family is the most important consideration of all. If I have disappointed you, I will always be sorry.” The decision by Mr. Daniels answers one of the most highly-anticipated questions about the 2012 Republican presidential campaign, but introduces a … [Read more...] about Mitch Daniels? No.
And Now a Little Bit of Vaudeville
Vaudeville stars Shaw and Lee: … [Read more...] about And Now a Little Bit of Vaudeville
In the U.S. Navy, Burials at Sea are Solemn and Dignified, Yet Routine
Osama bin Laden’s burial at sea by the crew of the San Diego-based aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, on deployment in the North Arabian Sea, drew a lot of attention and plenty of press. The burial evoked criticism, controversy and raised many questions as to the motives of the U.S. government, ranging from whether it was appropriate and legal to whether such violated religious … [Read more...] about In the U.S. Navy, Burials at Sea are Solemn and Dignified, Yet Routine
Facts On the Ground
Andrew McCarthy accuses Pres. Obama of "borderline treachery" for telling Israel that a future Palestinian state must be drawn along Israel's original 1967 borders, also called "the Green Line." Here is a chunk of what he writes (emphasis is mine): … [Read more...] about Facts On the Ground
A Song Dedicated to All Those Who Sold Everything Due to the Non-Happening Rapture
This song seems particularly fitting amid reports that some folks spent all their money and sold everthing because they believed a prediction that the world would end today. True, sometimes my posts seem like purgatory -- but trust me, the world is still here. So this song seems perfectly fitted to those who were true believers that it would all end today: … [Read more...] about A Song Dedicated to All Those Who Sold Everything Due to the Non-Happening Rapture
To Be Or Not To Be: American Exceptionalism and Identity
Since 2005, I've been publishing WatchingAmerica.com, a website that translates news and views about the USA and American policy from all over the world. There may be no better site in the world to see the global impact of American policies, the true state of anti-Americanism, and even how foreign citizens would vote in American elections if they had the chance. During the … [Read more...] about To Be Or Not To Be: American Exceptionalism and Identity
Spain Faces Big Protests by Young People Seeking Change and a Brighter Future Amid Economic Ills
And now we see it spread: the clamor for change that ripped out of the body politic in many countries in the Middle East has now hit modern day Spain. Protests there have attracted some 25,000 people. And this time it's not aimed at a political party but a general thirst on the part of young people that the way things are done in Spain change. Spain has the highest … [Read more...] about Spain Faces Big Protests by Young People Seeking Change and a Brighter Future Amid Economic Ills
Homophobic Preacher Prays To Jesus In Non-Denominational MN House Prayer
And implies that Obama is a Muslim: “I know this is a non-denominational prayer in this chamber and it’s not about the Baptists and it’s not about the Catholics alone or the Lutherans or the Wesleyans or the Presbyterians, evangelicals or any other denomination but rather the head of the denomination and his name is Jesus, as every president up until 2008 has acknowledged. And … [Read more...] about Homophobic Preacher Prays To Jesus In Non-Denominational MN House Prayer
The Stock Market As A Gangster Movie
Last week I happened to take out a great old gangster movie from the library, White Heat starring James Cagney. I was also closely tracking doings on Wall Street. Some similarities between that film and Street doings were quite striking. Cagney played a sociopath named Cody Jarrett. Among his other foibles, Jarrett had a deeply neurotic dependency on his mother. Whenever he … [Read more...] about The Stock Market As A Gangster Movie
Giffords Shooter Raised Concerns But No Action Taken
Jared Loughner, who killed six and wounded thirteen in the January 8 assassination attempt on Congresswoman Giffords, had a troubling and well documented history of mental and emotional disturbance. An upcoming competency hearing is scheduled in court to determine his ability to stand trial. More than 200 emails have now been released as well as other records from his time … [Read more...] about Giffords Shooter Raised Concerns But No Action Taken
Obama Vs Netanyahu (Cartoon)
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No Apocalypse. Now What Do We Do?
A New York Times reporter in California checked out apocalypse predictor Harold Camping's headquarters in Oakland yesterday. Inside the offices, a reception desk was unstaffed and the door was locked. Several boxes filled with brochures were visible, showing slogans like “Gay Pride: Planned by God as a Sign of the End.” A calendar on the desk had a red circle around the … [Read more...] about No Apocalypse. Now What Do We Do?
The Manufacturing Renaissance
On the day after Chrysler announced that it was repaying the U.S. Treasury $7.5 billion in debt, Paul Krugman wrote that manufacturing was making a comeback in America: Crucially, the manufacturing trade deficit seems to be coming down. At this point, it’s only about half as large as a share of G.D.P. as it was at the peak of the housing bubble, and further … [Read more...] about The Manufacturing Renaissance
Netflix Isn’t To Blame, Despite ISP Protests
A report out this week made quite a splash by claiming that Netflix, YouTube and other online video sites create nerly 46 percent of all Internet downloads during peak hours. See, for example, here, here, here and here. But Kevin Fogarty at CoreIT says not so fast. Netflix isn't swamping the Internet; ISPs are overstating their congestion problems: Netflix doesn't swamp the … [Read more...] about Netflix Isn’t To Blame, Despite ISP Protests
End of the World (Cartoon)
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BREAKING NEWS: World Did Not End Today
THIS JUST IN! The world did not end today. The London Telegraph reports: Inhabitants of New Zealand, scheduled to be among the first to meet the apocalypse according to a US fundamentalist preacher, this morning confirmed they were still in existence as the appointed time was reached in their time zone. There were also unconfirmed reports that Tonga has, thus far, … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: World Did Not End Today
A Song for All Who Aspire to Occupy the Oval Office
This song is fitting for all political aspirants. Remember these lyrics (and the energy of this choral group): … [Read more...] about A Song for All Who Aspire to Occupy the Oval Office
Bibi Thinks Oval Office Is Place To Give Obama a “Teachable Moment”
In a meeting that reportedly oozed with awkwardness, President Barack Obama met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu -- and Netanyahu apparently felt that with the cameras going it was a perfect place to offer Obama a "teachable moment." Literally. With a lecture. A smart move? Or one that will sour Israel's critics here and abroad and prove to be unwise in dealing with … [Read more...] about Bibi Thinks Oval Office Is Place To Give Obama a “Teachable Moment”