Chris Rock's 2016 Oscars opening monologue Bishkek (AKIpress) - The following is a transcription of Chris Rock's opening monologue as host of the 2016 Oscars, LA Times wrote. He took the stage to Public Enemy's "Fight the Power": Man, I counted at least 15 black people on that montage. Hey! Well, I'm here at the Academy… … [Read more...] about Chris Rock’s 2016 Oscars opening monologue
Trump blames refusal to disavow Duke KKK support on “lousy earpiece”
As the outcry increases over his refusal three times on CNN to disavow the support of former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke and white supremacists, showman Donald Trump is finessing his evasive answer that has been blasted by members of both parties -- and is now blaming it on a "lousy earpiece." If you believe that, then I can sell you this company for $1.87 plus a gift … [Read more...] about Trump blames refusal to disavow Duke KKK support on “lousy earpiece”
Foreign Policy Endorsements For Sanders & Clinton
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced on Meet The Press that she is standing down as vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee to endorse Bernie Sanders for President. She cited the difference in viewpoints with regard to interventionism on the parts of Sanders and Clinton, looking for a Commander-in-chief who as foresight and exercises good judgment: "As a veteran, … [Read more...] about Foreign Policy Endorsements For Sanders & Clinton
Is Ted Cruz cracking up?
From ABC News: "Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speculated Donald Trump doesn't want to disclose his tax filings because he may have business ties to the mafia and donated to left-leaning organizations like Planned Parenthood. "There have been multiple media reports about Donald's business dealings with the mob, with the mafia," Cruz said Sunday on ABC's "This Week." "Maybe his tax returns … [Read more...] about Is Ted Cruz cracking up?
Cartoons: Gun Baby
Gun Baby by Clay Jones The elected lunatics in Iowa want to arm children. Yeah, they think that’s a good idea. They’re actually passing legislation to that effect. Last year 215 people were accidentally shot by children. Little Junior is a greater threat than ISIS. This article and post by Clay Jones are licensed to run on TMV and are from his website … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Gun Baby
Elephants trampling your crops? Release the bees
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — How do you stop a 6,000-ton hungry elephant from rampaging through your garden? For communities living alongside southern Africa’s national parks, the question has become more pressing in recent years. The African elephant population has boomed, leading to increased conflict with humans as elephants roam beyond park borders. The elephants raid … [Read more...] about Elephants trampling your crops? Release the bees
Not just a pretty face (Guest Voice)
Not just a pretty face by Jordan Cooper We are taught that education breeds wealth. Not for women. We are taught that what you put in work you get out. Not for black women. Still, we depend on women's reasoning to make financial choices. Studies say women make 80 percent of all financial decisions in general. Also, women who have a 4.0 high school GPA make less … [Read more...] about Not just a pretty face (Guest Voice)
SciFi Weekend: X-Files Finale; Big Reveal on The Flash; Captain America Civil War; Daredevil; Star Trek; Star Wars
The X-Files concluded last week, with my discussion of the prior episodes appearing here. The six-episode revival rebooted the mythology storyline, and then wound up the earth on the brink of destruction, plus a UFO flying overhead. It is quite dissatisfying if you want a coherent mythology storyline for the season. Instead it is necessary to think of a cliff hanger on The … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: X-Files Finale; Big Reveal on The Flash; Captain America Civil War; Daredevil; Star Trek; Star Wars
Who Will Be Riding On Hair Force One In January 2017?
It Is Too Little Too Late For Marco Rubio Ted Cruz Was Still Born In Calgary Canada The Cosmetic View From The Virgin Islands By JOHN McCARTHY/TMV Columnist It’s interesting that the nattering nabobs of negativity say that Cruz and Rubio can’t win the Republican nomination but Kasich and Carson are still allowed up on the debate stage. Carson is barely outpolling … [Read more...] about Who Will Be Riding On Hair Force One In January 2017?
Report: Melissa Harris-Perry is out at MSNBC
As noted earlier, MSBNC talk show host Melissa Harris-Perry seemingly committed television career suicide recently by writing an angry email to co-workers about her show not going on due to election coverage -- an absolutely stunning inability to understand how big stories can pre-empt regular shows. Her email -- defended by many liberal fans of her show -- came across as … [Read more...] about Report: Melissa Harris-Perry is out at MSNBC
Civility a conservative value?
There is so much to be depressed about as we contemplate the possibility, even the likelihood, that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president. I'll tell you what is near the top of my list: The way the media and countless voters have so easily accepted the idea that schoolyard name-calling and taunting is worthy of our political process. I have heard at least a … [Read more...] about Civility a conservative value?
Analysis: Clinton’s South Carolina victory knocks Sanders back on his heels
Hillary Clinton's overwhelming primary victory in South Carolina Saturday did many things for her campaign: It gave her more confidence and voice, extended her momentum as she moves into the many states voting Tuesday, and made good on her campaign's assurance that her troubles would ease as the race moved out of the largely white early… … [Read more...] about Analysis: Clinton’s South Carolina victory knocks Sanders back on his heels
Trump is now the Klan candidate: Refuses to disavow David Duke support
You can now say that when it comes to what Donald Trump is offering the United States, sheet happens. Republican Presidential front runner Donald Trump -- who is quickly becoming the face of a hostile take-over and rebranding of the Republican Party- today repeatedly refused THREE TIMES to disavow the support of former Ku Klux Klan Wizard and white nationalist who last week … [Read more...] about Trump is now the Klan candidate: Refuses to disavow David Duke support
FrankenTrump: The GOP’s Hate and Nonsense Debt
Josh Marshall explains on Talking Points Memo. It's a build up of what we might call 'hate debt' and 'nonsense debt' that has been growing up for years. This crystallized for me after the last GOP debate when Trump told Chris Cuomo in a post-debate interview that the IRS might be coming after him because he's a "strong Christian." Set aside for the moment how this … [Read more...] about FrankenTrump: The GOP’s Hate and Nonsense Debt
Get to know the GOP Senate Judiciary Committee
We’re now at a point where the Senate says it won’t even hold hearings on a presidential Supreme Court nominee, in clear defiance of custom and the Constitution." No, Mr. Brooks, the fight over filling Antonin Scalia's vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court is not occurring in the Senate, a body composed of 100 electeds representing both parties. The behind-closed-doors … [Read more...] about Get to know the GOP Senate Judiciary Committee
Reaction to Hillary Clinton’s Big South Carolina Primary Victory (Roundup)
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's win in South Carolina was a big one. Hours before the voting closed, analysts on one cable station were saying Clinton's camp had hoped to win by 22 percent over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, the margin of his victory in the largely white state of New Hampshire -- because Clinton's camp wanted to get Big Mo by showing she could attract … [Read more...] about Reaction to Hillary Clinton’s Big South Carolina Primary Victory (Roundup)
Southern Republicans Have Gifted Clinton the Candidacy
“Luck be a lady tonight." So it was for Hillary Clinton in South Carolina -- and so it promises to be in this week's Super Tuesday contests dominated by other Southern states where Democratic primaries have big African-American constituencies that are big for Hillary. Luck matters in politics. Ask Al Gore about the butterfly ballot that… … [Read more...] about Southern Republicans Have Gifted Clinton the Candidacy
Hillary Clinton Wins Big in South Carolina
Hillary Clinton easily won South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, strengthening her hand against rival Bernie Sanders in the race for the nomination. With an electorate that is more than half African-American, Clinton was expected to win this southern state. Polls going into Saturday consistently showed the former secretary of state with a double-digit lead, thanks… … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Wins Big in South Carolina
Robert Reich Endorses Bernie Sanders As He Endorsed Obama Eight Years Ago
Robert Reich, the Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton, has endorsed Bernie Sanders for president: I endorse Bernie Sanders for President of the United States. He’s leading a movement to reclaim America for the many, not the few. And such a political mobilization – a “political revolution,” as he puts it — is the only means by which we can get the nation back from the moneyed … [Read more...] about Robert Reich Endorses Bernie Sanders As He Endorsed Obama Eight Years Ago
New York Times Asks Clinton To Show Voters Those Transcripts
While I bet that Hillary Clinton will claim that this is just part of the vast right wing conspiracy against her, The New York Times called on her to release the transcripts of her paid speeches to Goldman Sachs, and debunked her excuses for failing to do so: Mrs. Clinton, Show Voters Those Transcripts “Everybody does it,” is an excuse expected from a mischievous … [Read more...] about New York Times Asks Clinton To Show Voters Those Transcripts