You may have noticed that I have been posting less lately; and saying less when I do post. That's because I am deep in the production of a short video profile of the openly lesbian Baptist preacher who officiated at the Renewing Our Commitment ceremony held when my partner and I celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2009. The pastor, Genie Hargrove, is a beautiful person with a … [Read more...] about On StoryCorps
Running Through Sand for Reelection
Barack Obama brings to mind a world-class athlete I once saw, slogging through deep sand to strengthen his legs for competition. In Libya and Washington, the President is doing just that, certainly not by choice, but it could help get him into condition for the 2012 marathon. With only days left to avoid a government shutdown, he is pushing through Republican resistance … [Read more...] about Running Through Sand for Reelection
A Glass of Koch
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Musical Interlude: Walk This Way : Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood : 2011 ACM Country Music Awards Live
And now a musical interlude: Walk This Way : Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood : 2011 ACM Country Music Awards Live. Tyler shows that he is still one of rock's greats: … [Read more...] about Musical Interlude: Walk This Way : Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood : 2011 ACM Country Music Awards Live
Cutting the Conscience Deficit
If we don't eliminate it soon, it's going to destroy us. There are so many places in our human budget where we can cut some of this wasteful callous indifference and begin to close that hole in our hearts: … [Read more...] about Cutting the Conscience Deficit
(UPDATED) Gunman Alert on Texas Campus
UPDATE: April 9 Legislation that would legalize concealed handguns on Texas college campuses for students 21 years and older has suffered a temporary setback, falling short of votes in its first attempt at passage by the Texas Senate. However, the bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, intends to bring it up for consideration again Monday. According to the Austin … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Gunman Alert on Texas Campus
Hopes of defections from Gadaffi look misplaced
It increasingly looks like the rug is being pulled tug by tug from under European and American hopes that Muammar Gadaffi’s main supporters might abandon him to avoid further punishment from US and NATO warplanes and naval missiles. The risk has increased that Libya may turn into a new quagmire for the US because it is the pivotal power in that alliance. Of course, … [Read more...] about Hopes of defections from Gadaffi look misplaced
Planned Parenthood Cuts (Cartoon)
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The Black Hole Economy
Richard Heinberg has a great analogy for the world economy - it used to be a star but it has collapsed and is now a black hole. Maybe it is more accurate to think of the economy itself as the black hole. At its heart is a great sucking void created in 2008 by the destruction of trillions of dollars’ worth of capital. The economy used to be a star, spewing out light and … [Read more...] about The Black Hole Economy
More for the Pentagon; Less for Children, the Poor, and the Elderly
That's Paul Ryan's budget proposal: … [Read more...] about More for the Pentagon; Less for Children, the Poor, and the Elderly
Tax Payers Cannot Sue Over Religious Tax Credits
A “School Tuition Organization” is an entity that collects donations which are then distributed to private schools. In Arizona, such contributions receive a state tax credit. So far, those tax credits have cost the state in excess of $350 million in revenue. The vast majority of the schools benefiting from such funding in Arizona are religiously affiliated. Today in the … [Read more...] about Tax Payers Cannot Sue Over Religious Tax Credits
Cherry Blossom Chopping Time In Washington
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McDonald’s Supersizes: Planning a 50,000-Job Hiring Spree
McDonald's' business is booming. So much so that the corporation is saying "Supersize this!" and plans to hire some 50,000 new employees later this month, MSNBC reports: Fast-food chain McDonald’s said Monday that it plans to hire as many as 50,000 additional employees in the United States later this month, citing improvements in its domestic business in recent … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Supersizes: Planning a 50,000-Job Hiring Spree
Yes, We Can Save The American Economy Through The Ballot Box
Reforming this country's election system could give a giant boost to the American economy. I'm not suggesting, of course, that we elect better qualified candidates. That's a hopeless quest. I'm suggesting that if we just have more elections, more often, for more public posts, it would generate badly needed spending and create a slew of new jobs. Buying public offices has … [Read more...] about Yes, We Can Save The American Economy Through The Ballot Box
Obama Launches 2012 Re-Election Campaign With Official Email and Video
As Charlie Sheen might say if asked about Barack Obama:"Running! Duh!" President Barack Obama has officially launched his re-election campaign, email, You Tube-posted video and all -- a re-election campaign that will take place in a sea of variables, not quite yet tsunami force but definitely mounting: a still ailing economy, three wars, mega-polarization and partisanship, … [Read more...] about Obama Launches 2012 Re-Election Campaign With Official Email and Video
The $1 Billion Dollar Reelection Campaign
WASHINGTON -- And so it begins with a video on Obama for America. The question at the top left corner asks Are you In? One thing is certain is that 2012 won’t be like 2008 on the Democratic side. People simply don’t feel the same about the candidate, which sets the Republicans up if they can catch a break. The president pledges to focus on his job, but will pick up the … [Read more...] about The $1 Billion Dollar Reelection Campaign
Muammar Khadafy – Desert Fox (Cartoon)
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AP: Katie Couric Will Leave CBS News for Syndicated Show (UPDATED)
And now the other shoe has started to drop...minus a totally official announcement. In a way, it's a non-story given the ratings. And for those who admired her as an interviewer who never got the credit she deserved, it's welcome news: Katie Couric will leave CBS News and move to her own syndicated program: It's been rumored for weeks, but a CBS Evening News official is now … [Read more...] about AP: Katie Couric Will Leave CBS News for Syndicated Show (UPDATED)
New Levels Of Perversity In The Never Ending Republican War On Women
It is by now beyond apparent that Republicans hate women. They believe women to be lying, deceitful and slutty drains on the economy because outside of a proper Christian marriage they have a proclivity for screwing and then demanding abortions on the federal or state dime. Oh, and they also don't deserve decent health care. How else to account for the latest GOP-perpetrated … [Read more...] about New Levels Of Perversity In The Never Ending Republican War On Women
First Openly Gay Presidential Candidate Launches Campaign
The first official candidate for the 2012 GOP Presidential nomination filed his papers last week. And he's openly gay. It is believed he is the first openly gay candidate for a major party nomination. He's a longshot (not because of his orientation but because he's a relative unknown) but it is interesting that the first openly gay candidate filed with the GOP. … [Read more...] about First Openly Gay Presidential Candidate Launches Campaign