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The Top Stories of 2016: You Saw Them Here First

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The Top Stories of 2016: You Saw Them Here First Tyrades! By Danny Tyree This is not the year-end column I had intended to write. But over supper at McDonald's, my son Gideon (my favorite 7th-grader) lamented that I write too many serious columns (like my Veterans Day and Christmas essays) and insisted I should concentrate on more tongue-in-cheek romps. To keep … [Read more...] about The Top Stories of 2016: You Saw Them Here First

Poll: Christians knocked out; Muslims win

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Christians knocked out; Muslims win... Oh, and by the way: ISIS is very unpopular in Muslim communities. The futures of the two religions -- Islam and Christianity -- are pretty interesting. Pew Research finds that "Islam will grow faster than any other major religion in the world over the next four decades, according to our religious projections." The number of … [Read more...] about Poll: Christians knocked out; Muslims win

What could go wrong in 2016?

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WASHINGTON -- You probably noticed that 2015 was pretty weird. But hey, it's a brand new year -- a fresh start, a blank slate, an unwritten script. In 2016, what could possibly go wrong? Uh, where to begin? My fingers balk at typing the words "President-elect Trump" because I don't think such a thing will actually happen. But at this point I'm wondering how to … [Read more...] about What could go wrong in 2016?

Throwback Thursday: Young Hillary Clinton Video Mocked Clinton’s Dirty Campaign Tactics In 2008

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We have already seen signs of Hillary Clinton getting dirty in this year's campaign against Bernie Sanders, but so far this has been rather tame compared to her 2008 campaign against Barack Obama. During the early primaries there was already criticism of Clinton in the liberal blogs for her dirty campaign tactics, with matters getting worse as the campaign progressed. Her … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Young Hillary Clinton Video Mocked Clinton’s Dirty Campaign Tactics In 2008

Donald Trump: The Affluenza Candidate

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Donald Trump: The Affluenza Candidate by Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Ethan Couch, meet Donald Trump, fellow Affluenza sufferer. Couch is the Texas teenager whose drunken driving killed four people in 2013 when he lost control of his -- or, should I say, his mommy and daddy's -- speeding pickup. Couch was 16. Three hours … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: The Affluenza Candidate

No Way, Jose? Crowdfunded ‘Star Trek’ Fan Movie Draws Lawsuit from Paramount, CBS

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Let's be blunt. No matter how good the artisitic motives, no matter how profound the sentiment of fans, no matter how skillful the thought that is going into it, CBS and Paramount will in no way, shape or form let an independent production using their Star Trek franchise go forward without having some form of control or financial settlement. Will the project be halted? Legally, … [Read more...] about No Way, Jose? Crowdfunded ‘Star Trek’ Fan Movie Draws Lawsuit from Paramount, CBS

An article of conciliation

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WASHINGTON -- At year's end, I want to offer a word to my conservative and libertarian readers whose patience I try regularly. Perhaps you read me to have someone to yell at, or in search of evidence for how dumb liberals can be. No matter. I'm glad you're there. I am not someone who believes that if only we understood each other better, we would find our way to … [Read more...] about An article of conciliation

The Joy Of Reading

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I read a lot these days since I'm retired, have a lot of spare time and really don't like television or even movies. There is something about reading that stimulates the imagination.  Although I still  read some non fiction I must admit when I read these days I'm trying to escape.  I read a lot of Science Fiction - visiting fictional worlds is truly an escape. Over at VOX Amy … [Read more...] about The Joy Of Reading

Craziest baby names of 2015

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Some people's kids, am I right? According to The Baby Center's annual survey and the United States Social Security Administration here are some names you won't believe people actually named their children this year. Adjectives Awesome, Heavenly, Wise, Savvy, Majestic, Blue, Handsome Must be another language Frooti, Arantxa, Nyx, Chichi, Hephzibah, Valkyrie, Miggy, Krithik … [Read more...] about Craziest baby names of 2015

Robert Reich Says Smug Democrats Are Kidding Themselves Thinking This Next Election Is In The Bag

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Check your hubris Democrats - it could blow the election (AGAIN), says Robert Reich With the primary election right around the corner, it's time for some thoughtful consideration for picking the nominee for our party strategically, but also for turning seats at the state and federal level blue. Popular economist, author, and former Labor Secretary for… … [Read more...] about Robert Reich Says Smug Democrats Are Kidding Themselves Thinking This Next Election Is In The Bag

Bernie Sanders & Jim Webb Criticize Clinton’s Interventionist Foreign Policy Views

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While foreign policy has frequently been pushed behind economics in this election, largely due to the emphasis placed on this by her major challenger, Bernie Sanders, foreign policy remains a major reason for opposition to Clinton on the left. Sanders showed the contrast in their views in the last Democratic debate, while the Republicans showed why they cannot be trusted on … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders & Jim Webb Criticize Clinton’s Interventionist Foreign Policy Views

Looking Back

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I will turn 70 in 2016 so perhaps this is a good time to look back.  I grew up in the 50s  - the golden age for the American middle class.  But that's not what I remember.  Instead I remember the weekly and futile cold war duck and cover exercises at my school probably best described by Jimmy Buffet,"tuck your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye".   Then came the … [Read more...] about Looking Back

Bill Cosby Charged in 2004 Sexual Assault Case in Pennsylvania

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Bill Cosby has been charged with sexual assault after former Temple University employee Andrea Constand told police he drugged and violated her at his home near Philadelphia. Cosby, who will be arraigned Wednesday afteroon, faces up to 10 years in prison, if convicted. Here's an excerpt of press release from the Montgomery County DA's office about Bill Cosby: The … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby Charged in 2004 Sexual Assault Case in Pennsylvania

Where to look for conservatism here — in America

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Two side-by-side headlines on the front page of the New York Times suggest a real answer, one that overturns the self-images the both major parties like to have of themselves. Because there is nothing conservative about a Republican party (and hasn't been for decades) that squanders the country's wealth. We could be talking here about that party's militarism and what it has … [Read more...] about Where to look for conservatism here — in America