Snowflake Safe Place by Clay Jones There’s a new tale-tell sign of a conservative who can’t think for himself and has to rely on GOP talking points to voice their opinion. It’s not just the so-called and nonexistent “War On Christmas.” If you’re in an argument on social media or see a post by someone and they use the term “snowflake,” they’re using talking points. What’s … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Snowflake Safe Place
Happy Hanukkah!
The story of Hanukkah, as told by History.com: "According to the Talmud, one of Judaism’s most central texts, Judah Maccabee and the other Jews who took part in the rededication of the Second Temple witnessed what they believed to be a miracle. Even though there was only enough untainted olive oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for a single day, the flames continued … [Read more...] about Happy Hanukkah!
“Lost” Christmas Song Showstopper: Liza Minnelli Singing “Ding-a-ling, I Feel SO ChRiStMaS-eY!”
Ah, the Christmas spirit is all over the place now -- in the music, people rushing to stores, and drivers on the highway who now smile pleasantly when they give you the finger. So here...for a special holiday treat...is a RARE find: a "lost" Christmas song showstopper, from a 1965 ABC TV one-shot network airing of an original musical about Red Riding Hood. In this zippy … [Read more...] about “Lost” Christmas Song Showstopper: Liza Minnelli Singing “Ding-a-ling, I Feel SO ChRiStMaS-eY!”
On the 11th Day of Christmas…
This is a repeat from a December 24, 2013 post but well worth “re-listening.” On the 11th Day of Christmas, the Singing Sergeants gave to thee…… “O Holy Night,” A famous carol originally based on a French poem by Adolphe Adam and performed by TSgt Daniel Anderson, TSgt Hannah Rigg, and accompanied by TSgt Taylor Armstrong. Recorded at Hangar 2, Bolling AFB, DC. "The … [Read more...] about On the 11th Day of Christmas…
Happy Holidays Merry Christmas – It’s Not What You Say It’s How You Say It (Guest Voice)
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas - It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It By John L. Micek Another year, another fake 'War on Christmas' is almost in the books. On Sunday morning, a great many of us will wake up, pad quietly downstairs, pour some coffee and wish our spouses and children a Merry Christmas. Others among us will light candles, recite prayers, and wish … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays Merry Christmas – It’s Not What You Say It’s How You Say It (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Betlehem and Trumps hate gift
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The hidden risk of slaying Cambodian monsters
The hidden risk of slaying Cambodian monsters by David Anderson Late last month the International Court in Cambodia affirmed the (2012) convictions and life sentences of two criminals. It was an encouraging win for international accountability at the top, but the final affirmation has greater implications. Defendant Khieu Samphan, 85, (former “President of the Central … [Read more...] about The hidden risk of slaying Cambodian monsters
Partisanship is a Powerful Drug
Ezra Klein details the signs of GOP addiction on vox.com. We are about to learn whether Republicans are more addicted to power or to ideas. This is, it’s worth noting, a live debate. In the Bush years, the GOP cut taxes, expanded Medicare, and started two wars without paying for a dime of it. Then after Barack Obama took office, Republicans became very worried about budget … [Read more...] about Partisanship is a Powerful Drug
Right-Wing Shenanigans in Oklahoma
The Democratic Party doesn't have a monopoly on shenanigans, as evident by a scandal that recently surfaced in the state of Oklahoma. From Tulsa news station KOTV: "Allegations of scandal and a cover-up at the Oklahoma Capitol surfaced Wednesday after a published report said state Rep. Dan Kirby, R-Tulsa, allegedly sexually harassed and then fired his legislative … [Read more...] about Right-Wing Shenanigans in Oklahoma
Reuters Exclusive: Trump seeks names of officials working to counter violent extremism
By Warren Strobel and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has asked two Cabinet departments for the names of government officials working on programs to counter violent extremism, according to a document seen by Reuters and U.S. officials. The requests to the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security … [Read more...] about Reuters Exclusive: Trump seeks names of officials working to counter violent extremism
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: Puppies for Putin
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One man is planting mangroves in Indonesia to stave off tragedy
There’s a spot in the Indonesian seaside village of Tongke-Tongke where people like to hang out at sunset. It’s a boardwalk winding through a dense forest of mangroves along the coast. The tangled root systems of the trees poke out of the water, like tent poles holding up the tree trunks. Teenagers in this town of… … [Read more...] about One man is planting mangroves in Indonesia to stave off tragedy
A Buffalo politician made the worst statements about the First Family that we’ve heard yet
Carl Paladino, a Buffalo politician and former chairman of the Donald Trump New York campaign, said in an interview on Friday that he wishes President Obama would die of mad cow disease, and that First Lady Michelle Obama used to be a man and should go live in Africa with apes. RELATED: This appalling Facebook post… … [Read more...] about A Buffalo politician made the worst statements about the First Family that we’ve heard yet
Putin to Democrats: You lost get over it
On of the most powerful political movers and shakers in American politics in the last presidential campaign -- and likely in the incoming administration and in the Republican Party in the next few years -- has a message for Democrats: You lost to Donald Trump, so get over it. So says Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russian President Vladimir Putin has a message for … [Read more...] about Putin to Democrats: You lost get over it
Military Weekend: A Very Merry Christmas to our Troops
In a DOD video, “How the DoD does Holidays,” (above) the Department says: We give We receive We celebrate We work We eat But our troops -- I use this term with utmost respect and affection -- do much, much more than that. Thousands of our troops will be spending the 16th consecutive Christmas in harm’s way, on the battlefields of the Middle East, flying dangerous … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: A Very Merry Christmas to our Troops
Ask Mitt Romney
These days, everyone is talking about the rising tide of populism. But, Paul Krugman writes, when it comes to Donald Trump, it's all a scam -- a classic bait and switch. The giveaway is his cabinet appointments: Both his pick as budget director and his choice to head Health and Human Services want to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and privatize Medicare. His … [Read more...] about Ask Mitt Romney
Voting and Democracy (Guest Voice)
Voting and Democracy by Anthony Stahelski For the second time in the 21st Century we will have a President who lost the popular vote. This democracy-threatening consequence is the result of several structural flaws in our voting system. First almost half, 45 percent, of eligible American voters did not vote in the 2016 election. The raw numbers are even more astounding: … [Read more...] about Voting and Democracy (Guest Voice)
James Comey’s year of unintended — and ruinous — consequences
WASHINGTON --What a year it has been for James Comey! At the start of 2016, the FBI director enjoyed a reputation as a public servant of high integrity, earning bipartisan acclaim for his stewardship of the nation's preeminent law enforcement agency. A year later, the FBI, after a series of blows to its credibility, seems increasingly partisan. Comey has shown … [Read more...] about James Comey’s year of unintended — and ruinous — consequences
More American Muslims Are Giving Up Their Hijabs
A growing number of American Muslim women have given up their hijabs out of fear after a surplus of hate crimes against Muslims across the U.S. The headscarf is a religious expression of the Muslim faith’s requirements for public modesty, and the radical temperament against Muslims that appears to be sweeping the nation has led to… … [Read more...] about More American Muslims Are Giving Up Their Hijabs
Cartoons: Fox News Lies
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