I am not a fan of The Donald. In an era of me first, me later, and me all the time politics, he is the epitome of self-promotion. However, as a student and observer of politics, who gets paid to teach it to college students who may be future politicians one day - I have to tip my hat to Donald Trump because he OWNS THE MEDIA. Since Bill Clinton's election in 1992, the … [Read more...] about Trump OWNS The Media – Fox News T.K.O.
The Most Idiotic Reactions to the Poisoning of Flint (Guest Voice)
The Most Idiotic Reactions to the Poisoning of Flint By Dick Polman The poisoning of Flint, Michigan, is a national disgrace — and some of the people reacting to it have been disgraceful. Here's an abbreviated list, going from bad to worse: Bill Ballenger, veteran Michigan Republican commentator On the radio, Ballenger, a former state legislator, said, "This has been … [Read more...] about The Most Idiotic Reactions to the Poisoning of Flint (Guest Voice)
Why cow-loving India wants to keep bullfighting
NEW DELHI, India — Last week, people across India celebrated the coming of spring and the year’s harvest. In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, however, celebrations of Pongal — the harvest festival — were tainted with disappointment. Their bulls were banned from participating. Every Pongal, thousands of men from Tamil Nadu’s villages gather outside a… … [Read more...] about Why cow-loving India wants to keep bullfighting
Nominating Sanders would be insane (Guest Voice)
Nominating Sanders would be insane by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- I adore Bernie Sanders. I agree with his message of fairness and I share his outrage over inequality and corporate abuses. I think his righteous populism has captured the moment perfectly. I respect the uplifting campaign he has run. I admire his … [Read more...] about Nominating Sanders would be insane (Guest Voice)
Democracy, Capitalism, and Inequality
Inequality is inherent in the capitalist system, where those who are smarter or were born into the right family or work harder or take more risks can accumulate wealth and enjoy its benefits. This seems fair and most people accept that individuals who have greater responsibility or perform at a higher level or are more valuable to society should receive more compensation than … [Read more...] about Democracy, Capitalism, and Inequality
Michael Bloomberg, come on in
WASHINGTON -- Just what this presidential campaign needs, another know-it-all billionaire. Whip out your checkbook, Michael Bloomberg, and come on in. News that the former New York mayor is thinking about entering the race is no surprise, when you think about it. It's well-known that he has long wanted to be president, the one impediment being that neither of our two … [Read more...] about Michael Bloomberg, come on in
Oregon militia occupation leaders arrested; one dead and one injured
One person died and at least five others were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon when law enforcement authorities in Oregon confronted members of an armed protest group that launched a nearly month-long occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, officials said. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, said officials, who … [Read more...] about Oregon militia occupation leaders arrested; one dead and one injured
Trump fears Meygn Kelly, swipes at Ailes: Pulls out of Fox News Republican Debate
Has billionaire Donald Trump finally crossed the line or -- as usual -- will the Trumpistas not care and will Trump's polls go up? He renewed his nearly obsessive feud with Fox News' Megyn Kelly (calling her a "third rate reporter), swiped at Fox News' Maven Roger Ailes for a "wiseguy press release," and announced he won't show up to Thursday's Fox News Republican Presidential … [Read more...] about Trump fears Meygn Kelly, swipes at Ailes: Pulls out of Fox News Republican Debate
(Update) Winning Design for National World War I Memorial Announced
Update: Please scroll to bottom for excerpts from a Department of Defense press release on the announcement. Original Post: As noted here, while our nation's capital is blessed with an abundance of splendid parks, statuary, monuments and memorials and while there are two memorials in Washington, D.C. called World War I memorials, neither one meets the strict … [Read more...] about (Update) Winning Design for National World War I Memorial Announced
No governor, the failure in Flint is yours (Guest Voice)
No governor, the failure in Flint is yours by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Jeb Bush explained Sunday why he still thinks Rick Snyder has been "a great governor for Michigan" even after the mass lead poisoning because of tainted tap water in Flint. The disgrace over Flint's water, the Republican presidential prospect told ABC's … [Read more...] about No governor, the failure in Flint is yours (Guest Voice)
Creed – Video review
In my 29 years on this planet, I can't think of many spin-off film which have been legitimately good in their own right. Wayne's World is the only film I can think of which can hold its head up when you compare it to its original source material. I think I will have to add Creed - a spin-off to Sylvester Stallone's Rocky film franchise - to that list. The video below … [Read more...] about Creed – Video review
Argentina, land of beef, might have to start importing steaks
LIMA, Peru – Argentina, one of the world’s great ranching nations where eating steak every day is a way of life, is on the brink of importing beef. The news is just the latest chapter in the country’s long-running drama of economic turmoil, which many citizens are hoping the new conservative government of President Mauricio Macri… … [Read more...] about Argentina, land of beef, might have to start importing steaks
Cartoons: Donald Trump
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Anti-abortionists indicted in Texas for controversial Planned Parenthood video
By Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Two anti-abortion activists behind the filming of videos on fetal tissue procurement by Planned Parenthood were indicted by a Texas grand jury on Monday, while clearing the women's health group of any wrong-doing. The videos released last summer led Texas and other Republican-controlled states to try to halt funding for local … [Read more...] about Anti-abortionists indicted in Texas for controversial Planned Parenthood video
Democracy is broken all over Europe
FUENTES DE LEON, Spain — Candidates' campaign posters were still smiling down on villages across rural Spain weeks after national elections on Dec. 20. Their longevity probably wasn’t meant to send a message. But it’s fitting they’re still up, since Spaniards may soon have to vote all over again. The election produced no winning majority. And… … [Read more...] about Democracy is broken all over Europe
Cartoons: Trump Shot
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Obama says his bet in 2016 election is on the candidate ‘who can project hope’
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday waded more deeply into the contentious Democratic primary race than he ever has, touting the strengths of both leading candidates while intimating that Hillary Clinton is the stronger contender. A week before the Iowa caucuses open the nominating contests, he also predicted in an interview with Politico that no… … [Read more...] about Obama says his bet in 2016 election is on the candidate ‘who can project hope’
Cartoons: Future Trump
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Merkel admits: Anti-Semitism is worse than we thought
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday admitted that anti-Semitism is "more widespread" in Germany than some believe. Speaking in her weekly podcast and quoted by Haaretz, Merkel called for action to "deal with [anti-Semitism] - especially among young people… from countries where hatred of Israel and the hatred of Jews is widespread." Anti-Semitism, she stressed, is… … [Read more...] about Merkel admits: Anti-Semitism is worse than we thought
Tina Fey On Sarah Palin’s Endorsement Of Donald Trump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pinZNYxQeo Tina Fey returned to Saturday Night Live following Sarah Palin's endorsement of Donald Trump (video above). Previous appearances of Tina Fey's impersonation of Sarah Palin can be seen here, here, here, here, here, and links to her older appearances are here. Also, from recent posts, Stephen Colbert's impersonation of Palin … [Read more...] about Tina Fey On Sarah Palin’s Endorsement Of Donald Trump