Many of us who have supported Hillary Clinton have done so with full knowledge that she represents a school of thought that believes one must first do well at the polls before one can do good as an elected official. That had meant her campaign has been full of positions cautious by design, which alienate as few as possible, appeal to as broad a base as possible, while not … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton: What the Moment Requires
Choosing the Lesser of Two Evils
Here we go again. In a presidential election year, there are five candidates still running, three for the GOP nomination, two for the Democratic nod. Do any of the candidates inspire confidence and admiration, and the feeling that he or she would make a great president? At the moment, it looks like Hillary and The Donald will be the final combatants in the general election, but … [Read more...] about Choosing the Lesser of Two Evils
Cartoons: Clinton and the “Woman Card”
Clinton and the "Woman Card" by Clay Jones Despite rarely using a teleprompter Donald Trump usually sticks to a usual script which is full of lies. Mexicans, wall, Lyin’ Ted, make America great again, huge, blah, blah, blah. Even with the same routine you never know what Trump’s going to pull out next. He was on a roll Monday calling Cruz a “pain in the ass” and insulting … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Clinton and the “Woman Card”
The final two: Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton
The final bracket may not be completely set, but the people who are paid to have well-informed opinions are starting to talk and write like it will be Donald Trump against Hillary Clinton. Yes, Trump won all five of the so-called I-95 Republican primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, and Clinton won all of those, minus Rhode Island, on the … [Read more...] about The final two: Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton
SLEEP … The Underused Secret Weapon to Maintain and Improve Health
By Dr. Kevin Purcell, DC Over decades I have find when I begin to experience a loss of motivation I am usually tired. Not traditionally tired; I mean deep Central Nervous System (CNS) fatigue. Our brains have built in survival and protective mechanisms that will attempt to over ride 'things' when it needs to. Survival takes precedent when it comes to the CNS. This is … [Read more...] about SLEEP … The Underused Secret Weapon to Maintain and Improve Health
Stopping Trump with Cruz? Seriously?
As a politics watcher, I try very hard to bracket my own politics when analyzing what I think is going on "out there." It's not easy to do, but if one is going to try to say something meaningful, it is necessary. Thus the whole question of a candidate's "likeability" is a thorny one. For example, I loathe Donald Trump but have to admit that for a certain kind of voter, … [Read more...] about Stopping Trump with Cruz? Seriously?
The Sinister Urge … Ed Wood’s ‘anti-porn’ film (Movie Review)
The Sinister Urge , 1960, 75 minutes, Headliner Productions; directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr., screenplay by Wood. Starring Kenne Duncan, Duke Moore, Jean Fontaine, Carl Anthony, Dino Fantini. By Doug Gibson The Sinister Urge is probably the least of Wood's mainstream films -- after he made it he started his slow slide into pornography -- but it's still a treat for cult … [Read more...] about The Sinister Urge … Ed Wood’s ‘anti-porn’ film (Movie Review)
Trump is no match for this tag team
WASHINGTON -- Don't call it strategy, call it strategery: Ted Cruz and John Kasich are going to cooperate to deny Donald Trump the Republican nomination. Also, I don't know, maybe a hurricane will dishevel Trump's comb-over and reveal his bald pate, causing such mortification that he quits the race. Or maybe there will be an earthquake next week in Indiana, affecting only … [Read more...] about Trump is no match for this tag team
Angry partisans now target neighborhoods, marriages, even teenagers
Last year an experiment was conducted to determine the lengths to which people now engage in partisan discrimination, the lashing out against persons based on their label – Democrat or Republican. The results were disturbing. In a paper published by the American Journal of Political Science, the authors asked a random sample of 1,021 adults to review the resumes of two … [Read more...] about Angry partisans now target neighborhoods, marriages, even teenagers
Drum: HRC and Bernie Will Unite Dems
Kevin Drum explains why he thinks Clinton and Sanders will unite to defeat Donald Trump on Mother Jones. Speaking very generally, it's obviously in Hillary Clinton's interest to have Bernie on her side. But what kind of concessions can she make, if indeed Bernie demands some? She can't credibly make any major policy switches, but perhaps she could make some minor … [Read more...] about Drum: HRC and Bernie Will Unite Dems
Donald J. Trump is the antithesis of Abraham Lincoln (Guest)
Donald J. Trump is the antithesis of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen Cooper In a February 29, 2016 article in The New Yorker exploring the meaning of leadership and the qualities people most associate with successful leaders, Joshua Rothman writes: "When we're swept up in the romance of leadership, we admire leaders who radiate authenticity and authority; we respect and enjoy … [Read more...] about Donald J. Trump is the antithesis of Abraham Lincoln (Guest)
Poll: Clinton, Sanders close in CT/PA/RI; Trump Headed for Big Wins
A new Public Policy Polling poll shows former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a tighter race with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on the Democratic side than the GOP race that continues to suggest a blow out for billionaire showman Donald Trump: New Public Policy Polling surveys in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island conducted on behalf of VoteVets.Org Action … [Read more...] about Poll: Clinton, Sanders close in CT/PA/RI; Trump Headed for Big Wins
Austria’s anti-immigrant far right wins by a ‘landslide’ in presidential vote’s first round
Anti-immigrant candidate wins presidential first round Shock result for Austria’s political establishment Austria’s far right Freedom Party has won the first round of a presidential election, with candidates for the two main parties failing to make next month’s run off. Norbert Hofer, who ran on an anti-immigrant and anti-Europe platform, won over 36% of the vote… … [Read more...] about Austria’s anti-immigrant far right wins by a ‘landslide’ in presidential vote’s first round
Cartoons: YOU NEVER HOLD MY HAND AND SKIP WITH ME
You never hold my hand and skip with me by Clay Jones The Saudi kingdom is not very happy with President Obama or the United States right now. In the past, the Saudi king literally held hands with president Bush. They wouldn’t even meet Obama at the airport. The Saudis are unhappy with issues ranging from the conflict in Yemen, the role of Iran, Lebanon’s instability, … [Read more...] about Cartoons: YOU NEVER HOLD MY HAND AND SKIP WITH ME
American Jewish Committee blasts Sanders’ Baltimore – West Bank comparison
American Jewish Committe blasts Sanders’ Baltimore – West Bank comparison by Kenneth Bandler NEW YORK — The American Jewish Committee (AJC) criticized Senator Bernie Sanders for comparing socio-economic conditions in Baltimore to Palestinian communities in the West Bank. “What do the serious issues Baltimore’s leadership and population are confronting have to do with … [Read more...] about American Jewish Committee blasts Sanders’ Baltimore – West Bank comparison
Cartoons: Cruz and Kasich team up against Trump
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Cruz, Kasich Come Together To Stop Trump
In an unprecedented effort to stymie Republican front-runner Donald Trump, his two remaining rivals, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced late Sunday that they would cede certain states to each other. The move is aimed at preventing Trump, who has had a massively successful run in recent weeks, from clinching the… … [Read more...] about Cruz, Kasich Come Together To Stop Trump
Almost 40 years since the Supreme Court relegitimized the death penalty; 30 since they said it’s OK that it’s racist (Guest Voice)
Almost 40 years since the Supreme Court relegitimized the death penalty; 30 since they said it’s OK that it’s racist by Stephen Cooper Sometime soon in the 31 states that have not abolished the death penalty, leaders at the highest levels of state government, men and women -- mostly men and mostly white -- will hold private, closed-door meetings, in which they will discuss … [Read more...] about Almost 40 years since the Supreme Court relegitimized the death penalty; 30 since they said it’s OK that it’s racist (Guest Voice)
Disenfranchising Large Segments of Americans
by Walter Brasch Several hundred thousand American citizens won’t be voting in presidential primary elections—and it’s not their fault. In Pennsylvania, for example, a registered voter who needed an absentee ballot had to submit the request at least one full week before the election, and then return the ballot no less than four days before the election. But, what if … [Read more...] about Disenfranchising Large Segments of Americans
Did climate change cause these ancient civilizations to collapse?
Scientists have documented the environmental impacts of climate change — including melting ice sheets — and predicted rising sea levels. But can climate change also disrupt culture? Reporting in Science Advances, researchers say that climate change may have been a factor in the boom-and-bust cycles of ancient Southwest civilizations in the United States. “Droughts didn't … [Read more...] about Did climate change cause these ancient civilizations to collapse?