So who won the latest Republican wrestling match Presidential debate? The ghost of Morton Downey, Jr. Some pundits are already saying the real winners were a)the Democratic Party or b)Ohio Gov. John Kaisch, who avoided the Donald Trump/Marco Rubio middle-school-like verbal warefare c) Texas. Sen. Ted Cruz, who seemed to try to stay on message. But if past debates are … [Read more...] about Arguing below the belt: the embarrassing Fox News Republican Presidential debate (ROUNDUP)
‘Spotlight’ abuse scandal didn’t end in Boston. In South America, it’s still unfolding
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — After the hit movie “Spotlight,” the world might be wondering how many predator priests are still members of the clergy. The Boston Globe’s investigation busted open a massive Catholic Church scandal in the United States 14 years ago. But in remote parts of South America, GlobalPost discovered that the church practice… … [Read more...] about ‘Spotlight’ abuse scandal didn’t end in Boston. In South America, it’s still unfolding
Republicans blitz Trump at Fox News GOP Presidential debate
By Steve Holland DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump came under withering attack from rivals Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz at a debate on Thursday as the party's establishment sought to unite behind a last-ditch anti-Trump effort. The Fox News Channel debate became a mud-throwing fracas from the outset with tensions mounting over the New … [Read more...] about Republicans blitz Trump at Fox News GOP Presidential debate
Cartoons: Riding with Mittens
Riding with Mittens by Clay Jones One of the more bizarre things that came out of campaign 2012 was Republican nominee once took his dog with his family on a vacation, and during the trip they strapped the dog to the roof of their car. Mitt swears the dog enjoyed the ride. I’m sure he did. Now the GOP is strapped to the Trump Train and they want off. It’s a little … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Riding with Mittens
Facebook Being Used to Traffic Endangered Animals
Facebook is being used as a marketplace for the illegal trade of endangered species, according to a report from wildlife monitoring network Traffic. During the course of a five-month investigation, Traffic researchers found 14 groups on the social network being used to sell hundreds of protected wild animals in Malaysia as pets, including Sun Bears, gibbons,… … [Read more...] about Facebook Being Used to Traffic Endangered Animals
Kasich’s campaign imploding in Michigan
Kasich’s campaign imploding in Michigan by Chad Selweski Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s maverick, moderate candidacy for the Republican nomination appears on the verge of collapsing in Michigan, a state where he has one last chance to demonstrate some electoral might. A new Michigan poll finds Kasich stuck in single digits, in a distant fourth place at 8%, with just five days … [Read more...] about Kasich’s campaign imploding in Michigan
Christie, resign for N.J.’s sake (New Jersey Star Ledger editorial)
Gov. Chris Christie has made it abundantly clear that governing New Jersey is a distant second priority for him, far behind the demands of his personal ambition. He has answered every crisis with neglect during his disastrous second term. Atlantic City is about to go bankrupt, and yet he sat on a reform package for six… … [Read more...] about Christie, resign for N.J.’s sake (New Jersey Star Ledger editorial)
GOP war against Donald Trump not about ideology or personality – it’s existential
Super Tuesday has left the Republican presidential race in a murkier state than ever, which is greatly clarifying. Nobody comes out of it with much in the way of momentum. Nobody did so poorly as to be forced to withdraw (other than Ben Carson, who hardly matters). Nobody, it is now clear, is going to beat… … [Read more...] about GOP war against Donald Trump not about ideology or personality – it’s existential
Full Text of Mitt Romney Speech Calling Donald Trump a Fraud
(Reuters) - The following is the full text of the speech delivered on Thursday by former Massachusetts Governor and 2012 Republican nominee for U.S. president Mitt Romney to the Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. I am not here to announce my candidacy for office. I am not going to endorse a candidate today. Instead, I would like to offer my perspective on … [Read more...] about Full Text of Mitt Romney Speech Calling Donald Trump a Fraud
Mitt Romney in blistering speech labels Donald Trump “a fraud”
By Steve Holland DETROIT (Reuters) - Former Republican U.S. presidential nominee Mitt Romney gave a blistering rebuke of 2016 party front-runner Donald Trump on Thursday, the latest sign of how badly mainstream figures in the party want to stop the incendiary New York billionaire. Romney, an elder statesman in the party, urged Republicans in states that have not yet held … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney in blistering speech labels Donald Trump “a fraud”
After Super Tuesday We Might Be In The Darkest Timeline: Clinton v. Trump
Fans of Community are familiar with the concept of the darkest timeline. While nobody has clinched the nomination and there is still time for unexpected events to change the trajectory after Super Tuesday, the most likely outcome of the nomination battles is that we will have a habitual liar and warmonger running for president, and the other candidate will be Donald Trump. The … [Read more...] about After Super Tuesday We Might Be In The Darkest Timeline: Clinton v. Trump
Could we be witnessing the birth of the Trump Democrats?
Could we be witnessing the birth of the Trump Democrats? by Chad Selweski Donald Trump’s broad support on Super Tuesday, scoring victories from Massachusetts to Alabama, demonstrates a diverse pro-Trump coalition the likes of which have not been seen in presidential politics for 30 years. In fact, Trump’s appeal in states as divergent as Vermont and Arkansas must raise … [Read more...] about Could we be witnessing the birth of the Trump Democrats?
Thoughts about the election
With Super Tuesday behind us and several more primaries ahead of us including my own state, Florida's, on March 15, I am thinking about my great-nephews and great-niece. The two oldest are young men, not young boys, now. As they watch and listen during this election season, what are they, and all young people their ages, learning about us, our country and how we relate to one … [Read more...] about Thoughts about the election
A GOP trapped by Trump
WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party is on the verge of being taken over by an egomaniac who appeals to the nation's darkest impulses. Yet Donald Trump's foes are splintered, tactically but also philosophically. It doesn't help that each of his three serious challengers is a flawed alternative. None is sufficiently dominant to force the others aside. Sen. Ted … [Read more...] about A GOP trapped by Trump
Don’t Forget About Flint
My hometown is Flint, Michigan which has been in the news lately because of lead contamination of the water supply. I’ve been busy helping my congregation here in Minnesota collecting water filters to send to Flint and I’ve written some articles on other blogs about the crisis. The crisis has made me focus on my hometown like never before. I’ve thought about moving back to … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget About Flint
Coming to America – Film Review
This video review was a little bit emotional... watch the film and you will understand why. Peace … [Read more...] about Coming to America – Film Review
Cartoons: CHRIS CHRISTIE’S NEW ROLE
Chris Christie's New Role by Clay Jones Once upon a time New Jersey governor Chris Christie had a little dignity. He was elected as a Republican to the governorship of Democratic blue New Jersey, and then reelected. He was all the rage and in 2012 the GOP establishment was giving him the full press to run for president, and save them from the agony of a moderate … [Read more...] about Cartoons: CHRIS CHRISTIE’S NEW ROLE
Too satisfied to feel the Bern
WASHINGTON -- Why did Bernie Sanders fail? Sanders continues his campaign after his Super Tuesday losses, but he has no real chance of wresting the Democratic presidential nomination from Hillary Clinton. The socialist insurgent went further than most thought possible, drawing huge crowds, amassing vast sums and forcing Clinton to adopt more populist positions. … [Read more...] about Too satisfied to feel the Bern
Oh No! Not Another Church Sex Scandal!
From CBS News: "Two Roman Catholic bishops who led a central Pennsylvania diocese helped cover up the sexual abuse of hundreds of children by over 50 priests or religious leaders over a 40-year period, according to a grand jury report issued Tuesday. The 147-page report on sexual abuse in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese was based partly on evidence from a secret diocesan archive … [Read more...] about Oh No! Not Another Church Sex Scandal!
Cartoons: Donald Trump & Groupies
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Donald Trump & Groupies