The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has given rise to yet another crisis in the United States. These days, when it comes to governing, America seems to be in a continual state of crisis. And, Paul Krugman writes, the reason can be laid squarely at the feet of the Republican Party: On the substantive divide between the parties: I still encounter people … [Read more...] about Are These People Capable?
The ‘You Lie’ Debate
Back in 2003, before he became a U.S. Senator, political commentator and comedian Al Franken wrote a book titled, Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them. It is a book in which Franken, according to the publisher, bravely and candidly exposes the Right “for what they are: liars. Lying, lying liars.” The back cover states in part, “We have to fight back. But we can’t fight … [Read more...] about The ‘You Lie’ Debate
SciFi Weekend: Bryan Fuller Named Star Trek Showrunner; Valentines Day For Marvel Heroes; Agent Carter; Gilmore Girls; Flash & Supergirl; Outlander; 11/22/63; Better Call Saul; House of Cards; Bernie Sanders & Hillary Clinton As Comic Book Leads
Bryan Fuller has been named to be the showrunner for the upcoming Star Trek television series on the CBS All Access streaming service starting in January 2017. Fuller has certainly demonstrated his skills in running a first class genre series with his work on Hannibal. He is also a long time Star Trek fan: “My very first experience of ‘Star Trek’ is my oldest brother turning … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Bryan Fuller Named Star Trek Showrunner; Valentines Day For Marvel Heroes; Agent Carter; Gilmore Girls; Flash & Supergirl; Outlander; 11/22/63; Better Call Saul; House of Cards; Bernie Sanders & Hillary Clinton As Comic Book Leads
A court fight for the ages
WASHINGTON -- In most presidential elections, Supreme Court nominations are a major issue for elites and a substantial concern for significant parts of the conservative movement. Other voters usually see the future makeup of the court as a side matter, or not essential to their decisions at all. Justice Antonin Scalia's death on Saturday will change this. The … [Read more...] about A court fight for the ages
Slumming with GOP
The righteous constituency within the GOP is drifting away from the party, thanks to Donald Trump and his oh-my-gosh lapse into foul language. I'm not sure most of us would be shocked by his use of that word though we're probably aghast at the quality of the Republican candidates in general. From Carson and that corporate dame right down to Trump, they represent the "anything … [Read more...] about Slumming with GOP
Cartoons: Scalia
Scalia by Clay Jones I am not rejoicing the death of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia. Yes, he wrote opinions I strong disagreed with. I viewed many of his views as hostile, racist, and anti-constitutional. I felt he favored partisanship over law. But I also do not want to just write nice things about the dead. Even when Glen Frey died I wanted to scream at … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Scalia
These indigenous Amazonians are standing up to Ecuador’s oil invasion
These indigenous Amazonians are standing up to Ecuador’s oil invasion AMAZON RAINFOREST, Ecuador — In one of the most ecologically diverse corners of the planet, a small tribe is fending off oil corporations that want to drill their ancestral land. It takes first a bumpy 20-minute drive from the city of Tena, then a two-hour journey on a rudimentary canoe to meet the … [Read more...] about These indigenous Amazonians are standing up to Ecuador’s oil invasion
Darly Cagle Cartoon: Bernie and Hillary Valentine
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SNL Portrays ‘The Day Beyoncé Turned Black’ (VIDEO)
SNL Portrays ‘The Day Beyoncé Turned Black' “For white people, it was just another great week. They never saw it coming,” a sinister voiceover boomed during Saturday Night Live’s opening sketch. “They had no warning. Then, the day before the Super Bowl, it happened.” The cataclysmic events portrayed in the sketch, titled, “The Day Beyoncé Turned Black,” are reactions to the … [Read more...] about SNL Portrays ‘The Day Beyoncé Turned Black’ (VIDEO)
Dishonesty Was An Issue In Last Set Of Debates
It was a difficult week in debates for the truth. At the CBS Republican debate in South Carolina (transcript here) there were accusations during the debate of candidates telling lies nineteen times. This doesn't include any lies which fact checkers have found. Donald Trump was in the rare position of being the one telling the truth when he pointed out that George W. … [Read more...] about Dishonesty Was An Issue In Last Set Of Debates
Democratic Progressive Version of Donald Trump Showed Up at GOP SC Debate
The Democratic progressive version of Donald Trump nearly imploded at the Republican presidential debate in Greenville, SC, on Saturday night. But I seriously doubt it will move any of his supporters. The problem that is looming for the Republican Party is that they are running out of time to stop Donald Trump. Trump didn't fend off attacks on his alleged backing of Planned … [Read more...] about Democratic Progressive Version of Donald Trump Showed Up at GOP SC Debate
How common is it for the Senate to sit on a Supreme Court nomination?
UPDATE: 23 February / GOP leaders to President Obama: the Senate Judiciary Committee will sit on any nomination. In a unanimous show of obstruction, the Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans vowed that they will hold no confirmation hearings. **** How common is it for the Senate to sit on a Supreme Court nomination? The short answer: not very. Immediately after the … [Read more...] about How common is it for the Senate to sit on a Supreme Court nomination?
What’s Next for the Supreme Court After Scalia’s Death
The unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia on Saturday, in the midst of contentious presidential primaries, now puts the nation’s highest court at the center of this year’s election—and what happens in the coming weeks promises to be ugly, bitter and the outcome is really anyone’s guess. While Washington has long anticipated a Supreme Court retirement… … [Read more...] about What’s Next for the Supreme Court After Scalia’s Death
Reaction to Justice Antonin Scalia’s Death (Roundup)
The shocking news that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died suddenly yesterday put America's political culture into high partisan gear -- almost within minutes of the news. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other GOPers immediately made it clear they were not going to allow any nominee by President Barack Obama to go forward. And a the Republican Presidential … [Read more...] about Reaction to Justice Antonin Scalia’s Death (Roundup)
Trump, Bush engage in bitter clashes at CBS Republican Presidential Debate
By Steve Holland GREENVILLE, S.C. (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Jeb Bush clashed angrily over the Iraq war, the Bush family and Trump's business dealings at an acrimonious debate that underscored the importance of South Carolina's primary in a week. With the Republican candidates increasingly anxious for a good showing in the first … [Read more...] about Trump, Bush engage in bitter clashes at CBS Republican Presidential Debate
The Moderates’ Vigilance List for 2016
What do we moderates have to worry about? More than ever, naturally. 2015 was a banner year for extremists and, by extension, not such a good one for us. I’ve been updating this list each year to reflect our current jitters. Last year’s list ran to 19 items and more than 4,000 words, and I was about to add several new entries for 2016. Because I don’t want my fellow … [Read more...] about The Moderates’ Vigilance List for 2016
Obama says he will fill Scalia vacancy over GOP objections
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Saturday he would seek to fill the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, an announcement that immediately drew opposition from the Republicans who hope to succeed him in the White House. "I plan to fulfill my constitutional responsibilities to nominate a successor in due… … [Read more...] about Obama says he will fill Scalia vacancy over GOP objections
Harry Reid Slams Republicans for Punting Antonin Scalia’s Replacement to Next President
Sen. Harry Reid slammed Republican senators on waiting to fill the Supreme Court seat following Justice Antonin Scalia's death on Saturday. The White House has issued a statement that President Obama will nominate a replacement for Scalia. Reid tweeted: "Would be unprecedented in recent history for SCOTUS to go year with vacancy. And shameful abdication of our … [Read more...] about Harry Reid Slams Republicans for Punting Antonin Scalia’s Replacement to Next President
Justice Scalia Dies at 79
US Supreme Court Justice Anton Scalia has died at the age of 79. The vacancy will make an already political year even more controversial. Had a more liberal justice passed away or retired then having President Obama replace them would be less of an issue but Scalia's death means the potential to tip the partisan balance of the nation's highest court. Scalia was also a key … [Read more...] about Justice Scalia Dies at 79
Scalia Dead
One of the United States Supreme Court's most iconic and bombastic justices has died of natural causes. He was 79. Justice Antonin Scalia was vacationing in Texas when he failed to attend breakfast. A staff member went to his room and found the body. Scalia, appointed by President Ronald Reagan was regarded as the intellectual anchor of the conservative wing of … [Read more...] about Scalia Dead