Billionaire businessmen Charles and David Koch are reportedly funneling money toward a special-interest group trying to defeat an effort to ban uranium mining around the Grand Canyon, the Phoenix New Times reported this week. The uranium mining ban that would grant federal protection to 1.7 million acres of land in the Grand Canyon is backed by… … [Read more...] about Koch Brothers Fighting Grand Canyon Conservation Effort
Who Says That America Is A Democracy?
America was born as a republic, not a democracy, with only property-holding or tax-paying white males allowed to vote. Over time, Constitutional amendments extended the vote to black males and then to all women. But supposed universal suffrage did not make America a democracy. Its mistaken identity particularly stands out during this season of presidential primaries. There … [Read more...] about Who Says That America Is A Democracy?
Cartoon: Cruz Trek and The Wrath of Apples
Cruz Trek and the Wrath of Apples by Clay Jones Have you seen those Redd’s Apple Ale commercials? Someone doesn’t know what to order and he’s suddenly struck in the side of the head by an apple, so he orders the beverage. I assume it’s red alcohol which has to taste like crap because that’s how red soda taste. I’ve never seen anyone drink one but I imagine it’s consumed by … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Cruz Trek and The Wrath of Apples
(Update) A New, Powerful Actor Added to Operation Inherent Resolve
Update: According to DoD, B-52s that arrived at Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on April 9, have seen their first combat against ISIL. The U.S. Air Force's B-52 Stratofortress bomber conducted its first mission against ISIL Monday. It targeted an ISIL weapons storage facility in Qayyarah, Iraq. When DoD spokesman Col. Warren was asked about concerns that the use of B-52s could … [Read more...] about (Update) A New, Powerful Actor Added to Operation Inherent Resolve
A new video game takes you on board the sinking Titanic — in real time
It’s hard to imagine what it felt like to be on the RMS Titanic after the ship struck an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean more than a century ago. But a new game aims to put you as close as possible. The game, called "Titanic: Honor and Glory," follows a fictional character named Owen Robert Morgan,… … [Read more...] about A new video game takes you on board the sinking Titanic — in real time
The Scariest Trump
Chris Cillizza describes the version of Donald Trump that is most frightening to the GOP establishment in The Washington Post. Gone was "Lyin' Ted." In its place was "Senator Cruz." Gone was the long-winded speech that went nowhere. In its place was a succinct recitation of states and delegates won. Gone was the two-day vacation as a reward for winning. In its … [Read more...] about The Scariest Trump
The New Trump as New Coke
WASHINGTON -- If authenticity is your calling card, how do you become authentically inauthentic? Welcome to the New Donald Trump, a marvel of the Twitter-Cable-Facebook Non-Industrial Complex and the age of minuscule attention spans. It took Richard Nixon prodigious feats of hard work between 1962 and 1968 to create the New Nixon who got himself into the White … [Read more...] about The New Trump as New Coke
European dismay at Trump’s triumph in New York
Europeans stared transfixed as in an unfolding horror movie as Donald Trump declared victory in the New York Republican Presidential primary. Trump elicits dismay in any case because of his sheer ignorance of Europe and anywhere else in the world but the New York triumph has brought new causes for apprehension because the GOP primary confirmed the worst fears of … [Read more...] about European dismay at Trump’s triumph in New York
The United States of Trump
"It's very close to my heart because I was down there, and I watched our police and our firemen down at 7-Eleven, down at the World Trade Center right after it came down, and I saw the greatest people I've ever seen in action." -- Donald Trump, April 18 May 1, 2017 Remarks by the President The White House President Trump: … [Read more...] about The United States of Trump
Kevin Spacey, Michael Shannon Stellar In ‘Elvis & Nixon’
Kevin Spacey's fans are used to seeing him play the president of the United States. In Netflix's "House of Cards," the Oscar winner is thrillingly serious and intimidating as the Machiavellian Frank Underwood. As the real President Richard Nixon, however, he is all laughs. Spacey stars as Nixon in the comedic "Elvis & Nixon," which premiered… … [Read more...] about Kevin Spacey, Michael Shannon Stellar In ‘Elvis & Nixon’
Three reasons why Bernie Sanders lost big in New York State (not his ideology)
And now the Monday morning quarterbacking has begun. Why did former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton do better than many pundits thought, polls not withstanding? More importantly, how could it be that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders did so poorly in New York state, when he was drawing huge crowds at rallies, continued to be a magnet for younger voters, and his team even lowered … [Read more...] about Three reasons why Bernie Sanders lost big in New York State (not his ideology)
Post New York Primary: Are Trump and Clinton Effectively Their Parties’ Nominees? (ROUNDUP)
Before the New York presidential primary vote, the (always right unless it isn't) conventional wisdom was twofold: 1. Republican billionaire and showman Donald Trump HAD to win big in his home state. If he didn't blow the competition (aka Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: Ohio Gov. John Kasich now seems in it as a vanity romp) away and in a YUGE way, chances are his nomination was … [Read more...] about Post New York Primary: Are Trump and Clinton Effectively Their Parties’ Nominees? (ROUNDUP)
Resistance is Futile: Donald Trump is the GOP Nominee
There he was, walking through the Trump Tower, like an Egyptian pharaoh, except with a solid tie and Sinatra’s “New York, New York” echoing through the lobby. Ten months ago, almost to the day, Donald Trump walked through this edifice to launch his longshot presidential bid. Now he was back, the likely presidential nominee of the… … [Read more...] about Resistance is Futile: Donald Trump is the GOP Nominee
Ron Beasley, Veteran, Engineer, Photographer and Moderate Voice Assistant Editor, dies at 69
The sad, sad news came in the form of an email from Ron Beasley's sister: "Dear Ron's Friends - It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that my brother - Ron Beasley - passed away suddenly yesterday. Before he died, he asked me to let you...know. He died just a few weeks shy of his 70th birthday. His ashes will be interned in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in … [Read more...] about Ron Beasley, Veteran, Engineer, Photographer and Moderate Voice Assistant Editor, dies at 69
Trump, Clinton wins in New York take them closer towards Presidential nomination
By Emily Flitter and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton rolled to easy wins in New York state's presidential nominating contests on Tuesday, recapturing lost campaign momentum and taking big steps toward capturing their respective parties' nominations. Republican Trump's huge victory in his home state pushed him closer to … [Read more...] about Trump, Clinton wins in New York take them closer towards Presidential nomination
BREAKING: Networks call New York Democratic Primary for Hillary Clinton
CNN and other networks are now declaring former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton the winner of the New York State primary. In the never-ending game of expectations all candidates play, the camp of rival Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has suggested that if Clinton doesn't win by double digits, it's not really a significant win. However, since delegates is what it's all about and … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Networks call New York Democratic Primary for Hillary Clinton
Trump Wins New York State Republican Primary
By Emily Flitter and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republican front-runner Donald Trump won New York's presidential nominating contest on Tuesday, according to news network projections, moving closer to capturing enough delegates to win the party's White House nomination and avoid a contested convention in July. The New York billionaire needed a big victory in his … [Read more...] about Trump Wins New York State Republican Primary
CNN declares Trump New York Republican Primary winner: Democrat Clinton has slim lead over Sanders
CNN has just projected very early in the evening that billionarie Donald Trump will handily win the New York Republican primary. CNN calling it early means Trump is in for a whopping victory. On the Democratic side, exit polls show a very close race: former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 52% and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders 48$. The Huffington Post: Republican … [Read more...] about CNN declares Trump New York Republican Primary winner: Democrat Clinton has slim lead over Sanders
Cartoons: ANOTHER SAUDI THREAT
Another Saudi Threat by Clay Jones Congress may pass a bill that really upsets Saudi Arabia. The bill is being referred to as the 9/11 bill and what it does is open protections sovereign nations have from being sued in U.S. courts. This means if someone pulls up a link between 9/11 and the government of Saudi Arabia then perhaps they can sue the monarchy. That’s scary … [Read more...] about Cartoons: ANOTHER SAUDI THREAT
A Guide To The ‘Jurassic World 2’ Plot And New Director J.A. Bayona
It’s official, J.A. Bayona will direct Jurassic World 2. So does it have a chance of avoiding the distinct dinosaur doo odor of Jurassic World? Unfortunately, Jurassic World writers Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly will be writing this outing as well. Still, Bayona is an unexpected pick that could lead to an interesting fifth Jurassic Park… … [Read more...] about A Guide To The ‘Jurassic World 2’ Plot And New Director J.A. Bayona