Frederick Burr Opper’s “A Dangerous American Institution- The Free and Untrammeled Revolver," from December 14th, 1881. click pic for original (public domain) You've no doubt heard the news: Militia takes over Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters Les Zaitz / Oregonian (Portland) Update at 9:15 p.m.: Statement from Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward: “After … [Read more...] about The War Between the (Mental) States
Ten predictions for 2016
What will be the big news stories and events of 2016? Below is my annual list of 10 predictions. But first, take a look at the predictions I made this time a year ago I think I did fairly well, although there are some obvious mistakes. I called the Nigerian election wrong. And I failed to… … [Read more...] about Ten predictions for 2016
News Certain to Occur in 2016 (Guest Voice)
News Certain to Occur in 2016 By Peter Funt Other than global warfare, politics, economics and fantasy sports, there really isn't much news to recap from 2015. So, looking ahead, here's a handy precap of news certain to occur in 2016. ANY DAY NOW — President Obama issues the first ever Virtual New Year's Forecast (VNYF), which, when viewed through tinted cardboard … [Read more...] about News Certain to Occur in 2016 (Guest Voice)
Militia occupies national wildlife refuge building in Oregon: sets stage for confrontation with government
(Reuters) - A group of militiamen on Saturday occupied the headquarters of a national wildlife refuge in Oregon in support of two brothers who are slated to report to prison on Monday on arson charges, the Oregonian newspaper reported. "We're planning on staying here for years, absolutely," Ammon Bundy, one of the occupiers, told the newspaper via telephone. Militia … [Read more...] about Militia occupies national wildlife refuge building in Oregon: sets stage for confrontation with government
Saudi execution of Shi’ite cleric sparks outrage
Saudi Arabia's execution Saturday of a prominent Shi'ite cleric and 46 other men prompted outrage in parts of the Middle East, with Iran warning Riyadh would pay a "high price." But several Saudi allies offered their support after Riyadh implemented death sentences against cleric Nimr al-Nimr, Shiite activists and Sunnis accused of involvement in Al-Qaeda attacks.… … [Read more...] about Saudi execution of Shi’ite cleric sparks outrage
Sanders Comes Close To Clinton In Fund Raising For Second Consecutive Quarter Despite Depending On Small Donors
Bernie Sanders has raised over $33 million dollars in the fourth quarter, nearly matching Clinton’s reported contributions of $37 million, without the big money donors she has. While Clinton got off to an earlier start in 2015, Sanders has come close to her in the past two quarters. The Washington Post reports: Sanders’s fundraising, which continues to be fueled largely by … [Read more...] about Sanders Comes Close To Clinton In Fund Raising For Second Consecutive Quarter Despite Depending On Small Donors
Trump Is Disgusting, And Other Bad News For Donald
Iowa voters might not like how the Rose Bowl game is going, and Donald Trump probably does not like this message which was written in the sky over the Rose Parade: "America is great. Trump is disgusting. Anybody but Trump." This was paid for by a donor for Marco Rubio, who says there's more to come. While none of this will necessarily impact the Republican … [Read more...] about Trump Is Disgusting, And Other Bad News For Donald
Truth about who receives assistance
Last April, I saw a picture of a highway with cars headed away from the photographer and north out of Florida. When I saw the word "goodbye', I was expecting the picture to be about the annual exodus of the snowbirds. I was wrong. The original poster wrote about gleefully saying goodbye to all the "deadbeats who don't want to work and drug users" who would be leaving Florida … [Read more...] about Truth about who receives assistance
Film review: 500 Days of Summer
New Year, same old me talking about a film that I took a little bit too seriously. Check it out. @biteschoco … [Read more...] about Film review: 500 Days of Summer
Trump used in jihadist terrorist recruiting video
Life imitates campaign rehtoric? Republican Presidential nomination front runner Donald Trump and his supporters had criticized Democratic Presidential nomination front-runner Hillary Clinton for saying Trump's anti-Muslim rhentoric was being used by terrorists in recruiting videos. Trump had demanded an apology and the Clinton campaign hadcarefully inched back the claim. … [Read more...] about Trump used in jihadist terrorist recruiting video
Marco Rubio Donor, Stan Pate, Behind Skywriting Mocking Trump at Rose Parade
GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump was mocked by skywriters at the Rose Bowl Parade with ANYBODY BUT TRUMP writing, among others. One message read: "America is great, Trump is disgusting. Anybody but Trump." SB Nation reports that the message included taunts like, "Putin eats Trump for breakfast," "fascist dictator," and "Trump loves to hate." The message was … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio Donor, Stan Pate, Behind Skywriting Mocking Trump at Rose Parade
So will God solve everything in 2016?
This world could have lived without 2015. It would be so much easier to cope with things if God simply intervened and cleaned up all the messes. No more global warming. The extinction of racial intolerance. No more human trafficking. The elimination of jihadist terror. A world of kind intentions. As one of the villagers asked the rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof: “Wouldn’t this … [Read more...] about So will God solve everything in 2016?
Poll: Republicans come up short in search for diverse voters in 2016 election
By Maurice Tamman and Emily Stephenson NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ten months before the United States elects a new president, the Republican Party has yet to resolve a problem that its leaders said contributed to Mitt Romney’s 2012 loss to Barack Obama: a lack of support among Hispanic and younger voters. The percentage of Republicans among those likely to vote in … [Read more...] about Poll: Republicans come up short in search for diverse voters in 2016 election
“Unforgettable” Singer Natalie Cole Dies at Age 65
Legendary singer Natalie Cole dies at age 65. She died New Year's Eve at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, her family confirmed in a statement. Cole, best known for "Unforgettable" and "This Will Be," passed away due to complications from ongoing health issues. “Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived … with dignity, strength and honor. Our … [Read more...] about “Unforgettable” Singer Natalie Cole Dies at Age 65
The Top Stories of 2016: You Saw Them Here First
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
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
Cartoon: Happy
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What could go wrong in 2016?
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?
Happy New Year 2016!
From all of us here at TMV, a Happy New Year 2016 to you and yours! graphic via shutterstock.com … [Read more...] about Happy New Year 2016!
Trump, and other things I got wrong (Guest Voice)
The biggest political story of 2015 was the rise of Donald Trump — but if you were reading my column, you almost missed it. For most of the year, I barely mentioned the possibility that the braggadocious mogul could be a serious candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. And when I did look at Trump, I… … [Read more...] about Trump, and other things I got wrong (Guest Voice)