BET claims to give ten good reasons that it's not a good idea. (HT to Ann Althouse for putting me onto the BET slide show where they make their case.) The two biggest reasons they give for not doing a Prince biopic is that biopics are generally not good and that Prince wasn't involved in the anti-hunger supergrouping of the 90's top US musical superstars, We Are the World. … [Read more...] about A New Prince Biopic? Maybe Not
A damaging can of worms – Trump and Sanders
Donald Trump’s triumphs and Bernie Sanders’s successes have opened a can of worms already gnawing at the core of democracy as it is understood and practiced around the world. So far, the US election looks like a circus trying to entertain rather than a democratic contest of alternatives to structure social, economic and political life in the world's most influential nation … [Read more...] about A damaging can of worms – Trump and Sanders
Military Weekend: Armed Forces Day
Tomorrow, May 21, is Armed Forces Day. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated on May 20, 1950. President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: Armed Forces Day
‘James Bond’: Daniel Craig Out, Tom Hiddleston In?
With news emerging that Daniel Craig is reportedly “done” with James Bond after appearing in four films—including 2015’s Spectre —Tom Hiddleston has emerged as the frontrunner to replace him, bookmakers say. MailOnline claimed Thursday that Craig, 48, turned down a blockbuster £68 million ($100 million) deal to appear in two more Bond films. U.K. bookmakers William… … [Read more...] about ‘James Bond’: Daniel Craig Out, Tom Hiddleston In?
A Little Proportionality When Reporting on Terrorism, Please
Terrorists are in the business of engaging in a kind of asymmetric warfare. Their power dwarfed by nations with standing armies and sophisticated military establishments, they give vent to their grievances through shocking attacks that require, not armies, but individuals or small cadres. Terrorist groups make a small investment of people and money that results in death and … [Read more...] about A Little Proportionality When Reporting on Terrorism, Please
The GOP money-bags hate Trump
The GOP money-bags hate Trump... So where is the serious support going? To support Congressional Republicans. You know, those do-nothings who are, individual donors and super Pacs seem to think, more Republican than the latest presidential choice. "These groups and their Democratic counterparts have already spent more than $25 million on advertising in Senate general … [Read more...] about The GOP money-bags hate Trump
On ‘Political Phobias’
While the (medical) definition of “phobia” -- “an overwhelming and unreasonable fear of an object or situation that poses little real danger but provokes anxiety and avoidance" -- does not specifically include the fear of people, of course we know of phobias that encompass aversion toward and fear of certain groups of people. There are hundreds of phobias toward objects … [Read more...] about On ‘Political Phobias’
Sanders is playing with fire
WASHINGTON -- Bernie Sanders is playing a dangerous game. If he and his campaign continue their scorched-earth attacks against the Democratic Party, they will succeed only in one thing: electing Donald Trump as president. I say this as someone who shares much of Sanders' political philosophy; I too, for example, see health care as a basic right. He has run a remarkable … [Read more...] about Sanders is playing with fire
Cosmic Wonders – Stellar Ornamentation Inside A Superbubble
This image from ESO's Very Large Telescope shows an emission nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) known as LHA 120-N55. Light coming from the blazing blue stars appears to be energizing gas which is left over from the stars' recent formation. Often referred to as N55, this satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, is located… … [Read more...] about Cosmic Wonders – Stellar Ornamentation Inside A Superbubble
The man who can’t be appeased threatens Europe’s refugee deal
Germany's government has managed to take an issue of minor note and turn it into high farce, transforming a local comic into a national martyr, and handcuffing a struggling government to one of Europe's most egregious autocrats. On Tuesday a court in Hamburg added to the drollery, ruling that 18 lines of a 24-line poem lampooning… … [Read more...] about The man who can’t be appeased threatens Europe’s refugee deal
Cartoons: Show me the money or not
Show me the money or not by Clay Jones It was an interesting and busy news day for the Trump Train. Donald Trump met with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to discuss foreign policy. I hope he didn’t fall asleep as this is an area where The Donald doesn’t have any interest. He also said he would talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directly face-t-face. I … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Show me the money or not
You Can Run But You Can’t Hide: Social Media Keeps Politicians On Their Toes
Grown-ups always said social media would hamper our presidential campaigns - but they didn't say it would be like this Social media has been ubiquitous for three presidential cycles now, and it's being used to bite the candidates in the rear - just like the grown-ups always said would happen, but not exactly how they said… … [Read more...] about You Can Run But You Can’t Hide: Social Media Keeps Politicians On Their Toes
TRUMP WOULD NAME CONSERVATIVE SUPREME COURT NOMINEES
Trump would name conservative Supreme Court nominees by Mariam Rafferty May 19, 2016 (Washington D.C.) - The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has left the high court split 4-4 among conservative and liberal to moderate justices. The Republican-controlled Senate has refused to hold hearings on President Barack Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland, a judicial … [Read more...] about TRUMP WOULD NAME CONSERVATIVE SUPREME COURT NOMINEES
Cartoons: Bernie Sanders and the 5 stages of concession
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: Bernie Sanders and the 5 stages of concession
Will Trump cost Republicans the Senate?
MILWAUKEE — Asked what he might do given the looming choices this November, fervent anti-Donald Trump talk radio host Charlie Sykes had a simple response. Root for the Green Bay Packers and pump up Sen. Ron Johnson. The Packers have to contend with their rivals in the National Football League. Johnson, a first-term Republican, has a… … [Read more...] about Will Trump cost Republicans the Senate?
VFA-154, The BLACK KNIGHTS … NAVY AIR
The old days ... and a little goodness from todays Black Knights and the Navy. Blessings to all service members. … [Read more...] about VFA-154, The BLACK KNIGHTS … NAVY AIR
Trump Loves the Taste of Bernie’s Sour Grapes (Guest Voice)
Trump Loves the Taste of Bernie's Sour Grapes By Dick Polman In a column I wrote a couple months back, I listed five reasons why Donald Trump could actually win this election, to our everlasting national shame. Here's reason number six: A Democratic party torn asunder. Tuesday night, after winning Oregon and losing Kentucky, Bernie Sanders told his tragically credulous … [Read more...] about Trump Loves the Taste of Bernie’s Sour Grapes (Guest Voice)
Cartoons: The Bathroom Bill Debate
Explosive Device ‘Most Likely’ Cause of EgyptAir Crash
What caused the EgyptAir flight MS804 to crash as it traveled from Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris to Cairo has yet to be confirmed, but aviation security experts believe that an explosive device smuggled onto the aircraft is the most likely explanation. The aircraft disappeared from radars at 2:45 a.m. local time, but Egyptian Prime… … [Read more...] about Explosive Device ‘Most Likely’ Cause of EgyptAir Crash
Inequality- Any Hope For Change?
In January 2016, Oxfam reported a major increase in global inequality, with just sixty-two people owning as much wealth as 3.5 billion people in the lower half of the world’s income scale. Inequality is inherent in capitalism, where those who are smarter or were born into the right family or work harder or take more risks can accumulate wealth and enjoy its benefits. Most … [Read more...] about Inequality- Any Hope For Change?