Amok: The Amoks Of Lovelle Mixon, Michael McLendon, Tim Krestchmer, Robert Stewart, Kerby Trevelus, Devan Kalathat, Travis The Chimp by Julian Lieb Kerby Trevelus decapitated one of his sisters, stabbed another to death, and injured a third. Robert Stewart slaughtered eight people in a nursing home, and wounded another three. In the days leading up to the massacre of … [Read more...] about Amok: The Amoks Of Lovelle Mixon, Michael McLendon, Tim Krestchmer, Robert Stewart, Kerby Trevelus, Devan Kalathat, Travis The Chimp (Guest Voice)
Binghamton Shooting Aftermath: There But For the Grace of God
While some people were busy criticizing Governor Paterson's comments about the shooting, (for the record, he actually said it was the greatest tragedy and senseless crime in the history of the city, not of the state, as Andrew Malcolm appropriately corrected in his column) more local news continues to filter in and some of it strikes close to home. It turns out that a relative … [Read more...] about Binghamton Shooting Aftermath: There But For the Grace of God
South Park’s Creators Now & Forever Free
Wired: There's no risk of anyone forgetting South Park's place in television and pop culture now. The award-winning show's success has given Parker and Stone the freedom to embrace their chaotic creativity and write about whatever they choose, no matter how sensitive the subject. Basing their wildly popular show around crudely animated characters gives them extra wiggle room … [Read more...] about South Park’s Creators Now & Forever Free
Taliban Maniac Claims Responsibility for Binghamton Maniac
I suppose we should have seen this one coming, but the tragedy here in Binghamton, New York has taken on a brief, international flair as FoxNews reports that the Taliban is claiming responsibility for the shooting. Since I've been covering the story for you right from the neighborhood, I suppose we'll have to touch on this as part of our update. A Pakistani Taliban militant … [Read more...] about Taliban Maniac Claims Responsibility for Binghamton Maniac
Can the President Shut Down the Internet?
Should we pass a bill giving the President unfettered authority to shut down the internet during a crisis and access any and all data from anyone while allowing him sole discretion to determine what constitutes a crisis and when one occurs? What could possibly go wrong? Should President Obama have the power to shut down domestic Internet traffic during a state of … [Read more...] about Can the President Shut Down the Internet?
Nuclear Chess
Below the radar of saving the global economy, President Obama was working in London this week to keep the world from blowing itself up with nuclear weapons. A meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev produced a joint statement that the two countries will begin negotiations to reduce arsenals in anticipation of an Obama visit to Moscow this summer. Unlike George W. … [Read more...] about Nuclear Chess
The End of Bank Secrecy is Nothing to Celebrate: From Die Welt, Germany
Now that the G20 Summit is over, some are beginning to question one of the major changes wrought by the event - the apparent end of the centuries-old practice of bank secrecy. According to German historian Michael Sturmer, the people celebrating today could be checking their state-picked wallets tomorrow. For the German newspaper Die Welt, Sturmer writes in part: "This … [Read more...] about The End of Bank Secrecy is Nothing to Celebrate: From Die Welt, Germany
Was This Song On Obama’s iPod Gift To Queen Elizabeth?
The iPod reportedly contained show tunes -- and here's one by Richard Rodgers: … [Read more...] about Was This Song On Obama’s iPod Gift To Queen Elizabeth?
Google Street View
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Obama Administration Internal Battle Over Torture Memos
Newsweek's investigative reporter Michael Isikoff reports that a fierce battle is now raging within the Obama administration over whether or not to release classified Bush administration interrogation memos -- a battle pitting Attorney General Eric against CIA pros and making President Barack Obama the final arbiter. Several often conflicting issues are at play here. … [Read more...] about Obama Administration Internal Battle Over Torture Memos
More Bad Imagery For Sarah Palin
This time it involves the arrest of her husband's half sister -- and this should NOT be used against her by her critics -- and tensions between her family and her daughter's ex-fiance. But in the way 21st century politics operates, it most assuredly will provide gloat material for some.The larger issue is this: through her own making or not, Palin has hit a nasty period of … [Read more...] about More Bad Imagery For Sarah Palin
Barack Obama Takes A Bow
But the wrong kind. (At least he didn't hold hands..) … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Takes A Bow
Dick Cheney
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As Goes Iowa, So Goes the Nation
John Aravosis has the full news release from Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy: "Iowa has always been a leader in the area of civil rights. "In 1839, the Iowa Supreme Court rejected slavery in a decision that found that a slave named Ralph became free when he stepped on Iowa soil, 26 years before the end of the Civil War decided the … [Read more...] about As Goes Iowa, So Goes the Nation
History Will Have to Wait
Former Pres. Bush and former V.P. Dick Cheney have taken opposite approaches to the new administration -- silence for Bush, and harsh criticism from Cheney. But the general public has a very low opinion of both: Neither George W. Bush's deliberate silence about the Obama administration nor Dick Cheney's ready criticism of it appear to have altered U.S. public perceptions about … [Read more...] about History Will Have to Wait
Twenty-First Century Conservatism
Some weeks ago I posted a piece saying that Republicans and conservatives were missing a golden opportunity to engage in a full-throated reconstruction dialogue under the Obama administration and noted that to date Republicans seemed to be presenting themselves as nothing more than the Party of No. The presentation of what is by all accounts an extremely flimsy budget … [Read more...] about Twenty-First Century Conservatism
Binghamton Shootings – More Updates (And More)
SCROLL DOWN FOR UPDATES: Early reports about the mass shooting in Binghamton, New York turned out to be off base. The tragedy, which happened fairly near my home, did not involve multiple shooters, but rather one gunman named Jiverly Voong, a 42 year old local man of Vietnamese origin. There are approximately 13 people dead, some killed by execution style shots to the head, … [Read more...] about Binghamton Shootings – More Updates (And More)
A ‘Truly New World Order’ Emerges; Global Currency Closer: Le Monde of France
Here's something for those who fear the emergence of a one world government to chew on: According to this editorial from Le Monde, the G20 has 'strengthened' a little known institution called the 'Financial Stability Forum' which will oversee new rules for the planet's markets. The Le Monde editorial says in part: "Ironically, it was in Washington and in London that … [Read more...] about A ‘Truly New World Order’ Emerges; Global Currency Closer: Le Monde of France
Iowa Supreme Court Overturns State Law Banning Same-Sex Marriage
The 69-page opinion is here. Right-wingers are reacting, as always, with outraged cries that the Iowa Supreme Court has attacked traditional marriage, denied the will of the people, and legislated from the bench for political reasons. And, predictably, they are calling for an amendment to the state constitution to define marriage as one man, one woman. Ed Whelan at The … [Read more...] about Iowa Supreme Court Overturns State Law Banning Same-Sex Marriage
Bessie The Cow Says “NO MAS!”
Can we attempt more ways to milk the dead cow (Bessie's her name) of President Obama's speech patterns? Yes we can! Courtesy of John Crace at The Guardian, who proceeds to use growing psychic abilities to read President Obama's mind (his psychic deductions are in the brackets): Barack Obama, the World's Greatest Orator (™all news organisations), didn't exactly cover … [Read more...] about Bessie The Cow Says “NO MAS!”