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Michael Mann’s Assault on Honest Science

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The New York Times has published a commentary by climate scientist Michael Mann, in which he complains how certain politicians are wanting to investigate the work of climate scientists who are on the public dole. Mann accuses such politicians of trying to stifle science. Well, Pot, meet Kettle. While Mann objects to congressional investigation into science work that he … [Read more...] about Michael Mann’s Assault on Honest Science

The Truth About Muslims in America

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CNN.com publishes an amalgam of survey data addressing the mythology about Muslims in America. Here's the reality of Muslims in America -- and how it smashes stereotypes: It's difficult to come by hard numbers because the U.S. Census doesn't collect religious data. But the fear of Muslims taking over and imposing Sharia law is unfounded. By some estimates, Muslims make up … [Read more...] about The Truth About Muslims in America

Updates – The ‘Verdict’ Is in: Will Trump Be TIME’s 2015 Person of the Year?

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Update: TIME has selected German Chancellor Angela Merkel -- “Chancellor of the Free World” -- as its 2015 Person of the Year. Today News: The magazine bestowed the title on the 61-year-old world leader for the way she managed the economic crisis over the summer, and the way she's currently handling the refugee crisis and terrorism threat looming over … [Read more...] about Updates – The ‘Verdict’ Is in: Will Trump Be TIME’s 2015 Person of the Year?

John Avlon: Choose Trump or Choose the Constitution

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John Avlon, Editor in Chief of The Daily Beast and a CNN centrist commentator, nails it. He says the time has come for individuals, Republican voters and the Republican Party to choose between Donald Trump and the American constitution. Here's a big chunk of what he wrote: The appeal of the autocratic strongman is so basic that the Founding Fathers worried that it would be … [Read more...] about John Avlon: Choose Trump or Choose the Constitution

Seinfeld Cast Makes Dying Man’s 67th Birthday One To Remember (WATCH)

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For a television show about nothing, the cast members sure know how to give a little something to a dying man in celebration of his 67th birthday. Jim Calder had been battling lung cancer for two years leading up to this November birthday. His son, James Calder, felt inspired to throw a virtual party and began… … [Read more...] about Seinfeld Cast Makes Dying Man’s 67th Birthday One To Remember (WATCH)

Poll: Hillary neck and neck with GOPers and most Trump supporters would vote for him as independent

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We recently ran the results of a national MSNBC/Telemundo/Marist poll which found former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton running ahead of all GOP likely candidates for President. Now, a new Suffolk University poll finds her tied -- and also finds that a big chunk of Donald Trump's supporters would vote for him as an independent if he bolted the Republican Party. Here's the … [Read more...] about Poll: Hillary neck and neck with GOPers and most Trump supporters would vote for him as independent

Jewish groups such as Simon Wiesenthal Center denounce Trump on Muslims entry ban

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The world famous Simon Wisesenthal Center has denounced Donald Trump's statement that called for stopping any Muslims from entering into the United States. Here's the statement from its website: "Mr. Trump, by lumping all Muslims in the crosshairs of the Terrorism crisis only hurts the legitimate campaign against Islamist Fundamentalism anddemeans law abiding American … [Read more...] about Jewish groups such as Simon Wiesenthal Center denounce Trump on Muslims entry ban

Hate does not make America great

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Donald Trump's campaign slogan is "Make America great again". Conservative Republican politicians and personalities also speak about the need to "make America great again" and have been doing so for years. But hate does not make America great. Hate speech is used only to divide people and create an "us against them" mentality. Hate means one group must rise up and be … [Read more...] about Hate does not make America great

Republicans ignore the lessons of World War II

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Republicans ignore the lessons of World War II by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Dec. 7, 2015: A date which will live in immaturity. President Obama addressed the nation Sunday night from the Oval Office, a rare use of the sacred symbols of the presidency to reassure Americans about their security while steeling them for a long and complex … [Read more...] about Republicans ignore the lessons of World War II

House Speaker Paul Ryan on Trump’s Proposed Muslim Ban: “This is not Conservatism”

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House Speaker Paul Ryan slammed Donald Trump's proposed Muslim ban saying it's not what we stand for. He said there are Muslims serving in the military who are giving their lives for America. He also referenced Muslim employees serving in the House, tirelessly. Ryan said "I typically don't comment on the Republican presidential race," but felt compelled to make an … [Read more...] about House Speaker Paul Ryan on Trump’s Proposed Muslim Ban: “This is not Conservatism”

The Old Testament and Compatibility with Western style Democracy

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This will be a short rant.  There are some who are saying that Islam is not compatible with Western style Democracy.  I would argue that none of the Abrahamic religions, Christianity, Judaism or Islam are compatible with Western Democracy when a 2,500 year old document is taken seriously. The Roman Catholic Church presided over what was the Christian equivalent of a caliphate … [Read more...] about The Old Testament and Compatibility with Western style Democracy

How Bernie Sanders Is Working To Build A Winning Coalition

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Chris Cillizza believes that Bernie Sanders’ one-dimensional campaign is hurting him badly. Sanders is — sorry Sanders people! — surprisingly one-dimensional as a candidate. When he is talking about the differences between the haves and the have nots, about the need for more economic fairness, why we need to reform the campaign finance system or work to address global warming, … [Read more...] about How Bernie Sanders Is Working To Build A Winning Coalition

If King Hussein were still alive . . .

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If only Jordan's King Hussein bin Talal were still alive, then the situation in the Middle East might be significantly different. Hussein was savvy enough to know what the bad players in the Middle East were up to and able to warn world leaders of impending trouble. For example, in September of 1973, Hussein flew to Tel Aviv to warn the Israeli Prime Minister that Israel was … [Read more...] about If King Hussein were still alive . . .

Republicans Condemn Donald Trump’s Proposal to Ban Muslims From Entering U.S.

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Many of Donald Trump's fellow Republicans were quick to come out against the GOP presidential candidate's proposal Monday to ban all Muslims from entering the United States. “Until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe… … [Read more...] about Republicans Condemn Donald Trump’s Proposal to Ban Muslims From Entering U.S.

The long-term fight against terrorism

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WASHINGTON -- "A cancer that has no immediate cure" was not the most soothing metaphor President Obama could have chosen, but it was the most honest. He has no idea how to prevent another terrorist attack like the one in San Bernardino -- and neither does anyone else, including his Republican critics. The president used that somber phrase in his Oval Office address … [Read more...] about The long-term fight against terrorism