Early on in my pastoral ministry, I went to a regular pastors’ gathering where we prayed for each other. After a couple of meetings, I realized the pastors didn't really share any serious problems. It kind of annoyed me. One week, I shared that my wife and I needed prayer because we had been fighting a lot lately. Some of the pastors looked at me as if I was confessing the … [Read more...] about The Problem with Transparent Pastors
Why the Orlando massacre is more likely to divide than unite America’s politicians
WASHINGTON — Unlike other recent tragedies in U.S. history, the mass shooting in Orlando is unlikely to bring America politicians together for solutions. The attack touched on a pair of hot-button issues — restricting guns, and the targeting of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans — that is expected to continue to divide an already divided… … [Read more...] about Why the Orlando massacre is more likely to divide than unite America’s politicians
‘Let’s go to our panel of terrorism experts’
This is what Wolf Blitzer, a competent and informed television news host, declared at one point on Sunday afternoon. Forty-nine victims were known dead and at least 53 wounded in the worst mass shooting in US history—the assault by yet another crazed Muslim jihadist on the Pulse gay night club in Orlando, Fla. It’s we who are the experts on this nightmare. In a flash, a … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s go to our panel of terrorism experts’
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Donald Trump
Donald Trump by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --The Daily 202: Trump refuses to modulate after Orlando massacre, raising GOP concerns about his temperament --Donald Trump Faces Backlash for Tweets About Orlando Shooting --Trump's Tweets After Tragedy Often Strike Self-Congratulatory Notes --DONALD TRUMP’S EXPLOITATION OF ORLANDO Mike Peters is recognized as … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Donald Trump
Mass murder in Orlando is the most recent in a horrific parade of violence
——— The murder of at least 50 people in Orlando early Sunday was an act of terrorism, pure and simple. It appears to have been driven by some combination of Islamic extremism and anti-gay sentiment, and yes, once again, a gun designed for no other purpose than to kill a large number of people in a… … [Read more...] about Mass murder in Orlando is the most recent in a horrific parade of violence
Watch ‘Hamilton’ Cast Wow With Most Highly Anticipated Performances (Videos)
In what was probably the most highly anticipated moments of the 2016 Tony Awards, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of his Broadway smash hit “Hamilton” performed two of the play’s songs, plus a little introduction for host James Corden, with a parody of the tune “Alexander Hamilton.” Being that it is near impossible to get tickets… … [Read more...] about Watch ‘Hamilton’ Cast Wow With Most Highly Anticipated Performances (Videos)
Cartoons: Orlando Tragedy
Orlando Tragedy by Clay Jones Am I politicizing this? The United States suffered the worst mass shooting in its history this past weekend. A shooter walked into a gay nightclub and started shooting people. At this point 50 are dead and over 50 are wounded. The shooter claims he’s affiliated with ISIS. He has a history of homophobia and anger issues. Is it really … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Orlando Tragedy
My Weakness, a rarely seen film with Harry Langdon (Guest Voice Review)
My Weakness, a rarely seen film with Harry Langdon by Doug Gibson I emptied a small part of my bucket list today. As readers of this blog know, I am a big fan of Harry Langdon, and I've long wanted to see one of his films that is generally off limits to the general public. "My Weakness," a 1933 Fox film that's heavily influenced by "Pygmalion" -- in which Harry plays "Dan … [Read more...] about My Weakness, a rarely seen film with Harry Langdon (Guest Voice Review)
Will Orlando drive us from our corners?
It only compounded the horror that the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history called forth talking points that had been composed long before 50 innocents were murdered early Sunday. The immediate reactions on social media to the killings at Pulse Orlando, a popular gay dance club, etched a portrait of our national divisions, our mutual mistrust and our inclination to … [Read more...] about Will Orlando drive us from our corners?
Cartoons: Trump movement
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Trump movement
Goodbye to fifty people….
Fifty people lost their lives in what can only be described as a horrific tragedy. They went out to a club to have fun, dance, drink and spend time with their friends. They never could have imagined that their night would end in a hail of bullets. That the music would be interrupted by the staccato of gunfire from a legally bought and easily obtained AR-15 rifle. But that … [Read more...] about Goodbye to fifty people….
World, Media, Social Media Reaction to Orlando Gay Nightclub Shootings (UPDATED)
World, national and new and old media reaction to the massacre at an Orlando gay nightclub by a pro-ISIS gunman that took 50 lives -- the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history -- is pouring in. Much of it is shocked, much of it is grieving, some reaction from government officials has been expressed grief and outrage, and some of the political reaction has been thoughtful and … [Read more...] about World, Media, Social Media Reaction to Orlando Gay Nightclub Shootings (UPDATED)
Statement of the U.S. Conference of Mayors regarding mass shooting in Orlando
Washington, D.C. – The following statement was issued today by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake regarding the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida: “America's mayors stand with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and all in Orlando on this very sad day. The Orlando community is strong, has already demonstrated its unity in responding to this … [Read more...] about Statement of the U.S. Conference of Mayors regarding mass shooting in Orlando
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: Orlando
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Reuters report: Fifty killed in Florida gay nightclub shooting, the worst in U. S. history
By Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - A gunman killed 50 people at a packed gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history which authorities described as a possible act of terrorism. Police killed the shooter, who was identified as Omar S. Mateen, a Florida resident. A top U.S. congressman said Mateen may have pledged … [Read more...] about Reuters report: Fifty killed in Florida gay nightclub shooting, the worst in U. S. history
Trump on Orlando Shooting: “I Appreciate Congrats for Being Right on Radical Islamic Terrorism”
Donald Trump is taking a sickening victory lap at the expense of the 50 dead and 53 wounded in the worst mass shooting in America's history. Trump tweeted: "Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!" https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/742034549232766976 I am … [Read more...] about Trump on Orlando Shooting: “I Appreciate Congrats for Being Right on Radical Islamic Terrorism”
Terror Attack: 50 Dead, 53 Injured in Gay Nightclub Shooting in Orlando
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies are investigating the Pulse nightclub shooting as an act of terrorism. About 50 people were killed, 53 injured in the Orlando gay nightclub shooting late Saturday night. The nightclub shooting is one of the worst mass shootings in America's history. Orlando Police Chief John Mina said 30 people … [Read more...] about Terror Attack: 50 Dead, 53 Injured in Gay Nightclub Shooting in Orlando
The Big Short: Anger, anger and more anger (Movie Review)
(Taken from my blog Choco Bites) After finishing watching The Big Short, it reminded me of the little known 2011 film (but with an amazing cast) called Margin Call. Both films talk about the great financial crash of 2008, both films agree that what happened during the period was a colossal fuck up, but The Big Short goes one step further and asks, why hasn't anyone or any … [Read more...] about The Big Short: Anger, anger and more anger (Movie Review)
Is Fox News Shielding Donald Trump From Release Of Damaging Courtroom Video?
Fox News for the Defense of Donald Trump News organizations generally favor having access to as much information as possible. It is, in fact, their mission to compile as much raw data on a subject as they can in order to present a complete account to the public. It is almost unheard of for a media… … [Read more...] about Is Fox News Shielding Donald Trump From Release Of Damaging Courtroom Video?
Most Blacks Now Believe OJ Simpson Murdered Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman
A striking poll finding was cited often in coverage of the O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1994 and 1995: Most white people thought the former football star was guilty of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, while roughly the same proportion of black people thought Simpson was innocent. The racial gap… … [Read more...] about Most Blacks Now Believe OJ Simpson Murdered Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman