Democrats who ignore principle and support Hillary Clinton, despite her authoritarian right views, which are not far from those of the Republican candidates, generally ignore how far right she is on military intervention and civil liberties. If Clinton wins the nomination, she very likely will be as conservative as the Republican candidate on these issues, and possibly more … [Read more...] about Comparing The Candidates On Military Interventionism & Civil Liberties
The Milky Way mapped out in stunning detail
If you're wondering what sort of psychedelic visuals we're looking at here, it is the Milky Way in amazing detail. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) made these pictures public announcing the completion of its huge galaxy survey, with the help of a really strong telescope in Chile. “The APEX telescope in Chile has mapped the full… … [Read more...] about The Milky Way mapped out in stunning detail
Cartoons: Republicans and the Closing of Gitmo
Republicans and the Closing of Gitmo by Clay Jones I’m not interested having a political discussion with someone whose position doesn’t require thought. Examples are: Kill Obamacare without an idea on replacing it thus leaving millions without health coverage. More guns equals fewer gun deaths. Keeping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons will give them nuclear weapons. … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Republicans and the Closing of Gitmo
President Obama’s Supreme Court Nomination SCOTUSblog post: A Responsibility He “Takes Seriously”
The confirmation of a Supreme Court Justice is a solemn responsibility that the President and the Senate share under the U.S. Constitution. It is not a political opportunity that reflects “left” or “right,” Democrat or Republican. It’s a serious obligation to make sure that an indisputably qualified person of integrity is nominated and confirmed to sit on the highest court in … [Read more...] about President Obama’s Supreme Court Nomination SCOTUSblog post: A Responsibility He “Takes Seriously”
Republicans Give The Finger To The Constitution
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am … [Read more...] about Republicans Give The Finger To The Constitution
Three Paths – Trump, Establishment and a cup of Tea
South Carolina and Nevada have condensed the Republican nomination to three paths - Trump, the Establishment Lane and the remnants of the Tea Party. The Trump path is easily understandable - Donald Trump has turned the political world upside down with his brashness and ability to "Jedi Mind Trick" the press by having them cover him non-stop while they pretend they are against … [Read more...] about Three Paths – Trump, Establishment and a cup of Tea
Do Today’s Republicans Really Get Ronald Reagan?
Today's GOPers always invoke the name of Ronald Reagan -- but anyone who has truly read about Reagan or who was alive and followed his time in office knows full well that they're not emulating him. Indeed, in August, some former Reagan advisors did an op ed that laid out the case how the party's presumptive nominee, showman and populist-nationalist Donald Trump, is no Ronald … [Read more...] about Do Today’s Republicans Really Get Ronald Reagan?
Trump wins Nevada caucuses for 3rd straight victory
WASHINGTON -- Businessman Donald Trump solidified his front-runner status for the Republican presidential nomination by winning the Nevada caucuses on Tuesday. The Associated Press declared Trump the winner as soon as the polls closed at midnight Eastern Standard Time. Early returns gave Trump more than 40 percent of the vote. The two U.S. senators elected with… … [Read more...] about Trump wins Nevada caucuses for 3rd straight victory
Trump is the product of a failed system
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's shocking transformation from reality-show host to Republican presidential front-runner is not some random and bizarre twist of fate. It grows from the failure of our political system to adapt to demographic change, economic disruption and a reorganizing world. Trump's victory Saturday in the South Carolina primary appears to have cleared … [Read more...] about Trump is the product of a failed system
Cartoons: Guantanamo Threat
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: Guantanamo Threat
‘Captain America: Civil War’ Will be Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, Says Anthony Mackie
20th Century Fox’s Deadpool is currently drawing praise as one of the best superhero films of all time, but that may not last for long. According to MCU actor Anthony Mackie, Captain America: Civil War is the best Marvel movie yet. Naturally, most high-profile actors think that their latest work is great, but Mackie takes it… … [Read more...] about ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Will be Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, Says Anthony Mackie
How Bloomberg Won
“Nothing’s Farfetched These Days,” “Impossible, you say?” With these forewarnings, Jonathan Alter takes the reader through a lengthy and rather complex -- some will say “improbable” -- path to “How Michael Bloomberg Becomes President.” Note that Alter says “becomes,” not “could become.” Note that the title of this piece is “How Bloomberg Won,” not “Why Bloomberg Could … [Read more...] about How Bloomberg Won
Democrats More Successful Than GOP In Forcing Establishment Choice On Party
The Democratic Party establishment continues to tilt the nomination battle in Clinton’s favor. First they gave in to her request to limit debates. They helped her out in Iowa by not releasing the popular vote, as has been done in the past, as Sanders was very likely the winner. When they realized that Clinton did not have an advantage over Sanders in fund raising, the DNC … [Read more...] about Democrats More Successful Than GOP In Forcing Establishment Choice On Party
Obama is America’s First Black President – NOT!
I'm going to get in trouble for saying this in a blog post. But, I make a habit of getting folks upset at me for saying un-PC things on this blog, so why change now... Ben Carson's statement on the contrast of upbringing between President Obama and most black folks in this country is ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! My family, and other black folks, have long known that the street cred … [Read more...] about Obama is America’s First Black President – NOT!
Trump may win GOP nomination, without a majority of voters
WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, Donald Trump called Pope Francis a "pawn" of the Mexican government and accused the leader of the world's Catholics of "disgraceful" rhetoric. On Friday, he approvingly retold an apocryphal story about a U.S. general ordering Muslims shot with bullets dipped in pig's blood. On Saturday morning, he wondered on Twitter whether President … [Read more...] about Trump may win GOP nomination, without a majority of voters
A Historical Look at Mistrust Between Mainstream Science and Ufology
Lola Gayle, STEAM Register Whether you believe in them or not, UFOs have become part of the fabric of history in the United States. Now, a Penn State historian is uncloaking the flying saucer movement and offering fresh insight into Cold War attitudes, science communication, and conspiracy theory movements. ‘Flying saucers' spotted over Sheffield in March… … [Read more...] about A Historical Look at Mistrust Between Mainstream Science and Ufology
Cartoons: Jeb Campaign
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Hamburg just became the first city to ban coffee pods
First comes knowing that Keurigs and other single-use coffee makers are wasteful. Then comes refusing to buy one even though they are extremely convenient and allow for more variety than your average drip coffee maker. Finally, comes also not having access to one at work. That's about where Hamburg is. Last month, Germany's second largest city… … [Read more...] about Hamburg just became the first city to ban coffee pods
On Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee (Guest Voice)
On Obama's Supreme Court Nominee by Jordan Cooper President Obama is not attending Justice Antonin Scalia's funeral. That's no surprise. Scalia hasn't voted on his side during his entire term and had some controversial remarks about minorities too. My cousin Dean Blake Morant of the GWU Law School should be Obama's next Supreme Court Nominee. He has served as the … [Read more...] about On Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee (Guest Voice)
Ben Carson: Obama was “Raised White” So He’s Not Really First Black President
GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson said he would be the nation's first black president because President Barack Obama was "raised white." In other words, he's questioning his blackness in public. Where did that get the Republican Party the last time? More on Ben Carson questioning Obama's blackness from Politico: “He’s an ‘African’ American. He was, you know, raised … [Read more...] about Ben Carson: Obama was “Raised White” So He’s Not Really First Black President