Once you give up your integrity, the rest is a piece of cake. ~ J.R. EWING Dr. Ben Carson is killing the truth, but there is one thing he's keeping on life support -- the myth of "liberal media bias." The fetid air surrounding the Republican presidential campaign has become further befouled by charges that the liberal media is picking on the poor, defenseless … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Liberal Media Bias & The Truth According To The Good Doctor
Veterans Day 2015
I think now, looking back, we did not fight the enemy; we fought ourselves. The enemy was in us. The war is over for me now, but it will always be there, the rest of my days. As I'm sure Elias will be, fighting with Barnes for what Rhah called "possession of my soul." There are times since, I've felt like a child, born of those two fathers. But be that as it may, those of us … [Read more...] about Veterans Day 2015
These candidates are but a panel of dwarfs
It’s painful to compare the presidential candidates of 2016 to, say, those who sought the office in 1968—when my generation was living through both the gallant civil rights movement and the ghastly war in Vietnam. This lament applies to leadership figures in general—they are dwarfed against the largeness and danger of this disconcerting and frightening era. This lineup is as … [Read more...] about These candidates are but a panel of dwarfs
Our Nation’s Veterans: Why They’re Special (Guest Voice)
Our Nation's Veterans: Why They're Special By Danny Tyree Make no mistake about it: every civilian who does his job conscientiously and delivers an honest day's work for an honest day's pay deserves a pat on the back. But as Veterans Day approaches, I would like to pause and elaborate on why our active and honorably discharged military personnel are so special. Grumbling … [Read more...] about Our Nation’s Veterans: Why They’re Special (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Vets
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Veterans Day – Remembering the Gallant Fight of Taffy 3
Veterans Day – Remembering the Gallant Fight of Taffy 3 By Sal Monela In October of 1944 American military forces invaded the Japanese occupied Philippines fulfilling General MacArthur’s pledge to return to those islands. The Japanese realized that if the Americans captured any significant part of the archipelago, they could cut Japan’s water routes to SE Asia. That … [Read more...] about Veterans Day – Remembering the Gallant Fight of Taffy 3
Fox Business News Debate: Republicans Debate Immigration Strategies, Including Trump’s Wall
Immigration was, as always, a divisive topic during Tuesday night's Republican primary debate. But this time around, it seemed to divide the candidates themselves. Two categories emerged: those who proposed mass deportation and those who advocated for a path to citizenship. Front-runner Donald Trump got the discussion started when he responded to a question about a… … [Read more...] about Fox Business News Debate: Republicans Debate Immigration Strategies, Including Trump’s Wall
Cartoon: Ben Carson Political Peanuts
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At Republican Presidential Debate Ben Carson Defends His Veracity
By Steve Holland and Emily StephensonMILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Republican U.S. presidential candidate Ben Carson, under attack for embellishing key elements of his biography, lashed out at critics during a debate on Tuesday and said he did not like being "lied about."Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, has faced a series of reports in the past week casting doubt on his stories about … [Read more...] about At Republican Presidential Debate Ben Carson Defends His Veracity
Netanyahu further damages U.S.-Israel relations (Guest Voice)
Netanyahu further damages U.S.-Israel relations by Dana Milbank WASHINGTON -- Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't do regret. Earlier this year, the Israeli prime minister did more than any of his predecessors over nearly 70 years to turn his country into a partisan political issue in the United States. In his speech to Congress and in other venues, he fought hard against … [Read more...] about Netanyahu further damages U.S.-Israel relations (Guest Voice)
Sanders Wins Mock Election In Landslide But Can We Believe This, Or Even The Conventional Polls?
The above electoral map prediction from Western Illinois University has received a lot of attention, especially among supporters of Bernie Sanders, for showing Sanders winning in a landslide. Some argue that we should take this seriously because the mock election model has been right in every election it was used in since 1975. The catch is that it was only used three times … [Read more...] about Sanders Wins Mock Election In Landslide But Can We Believe This, Or Even The Conventional Polls?
University of Missouri’s Tim Wolfe Leaves and Many Missourians Breathe Sigh of Relief
University of Missouri's Tim Wolfe Leaves and Many Missourians Breath Sigh of Relief by Jordan Cooper Many Missourians have been waiting on this moment. They've had a lot to take in bitterness-wise and Jonathan Butler [the grad student who started what many say was the pivotal hunger strike] probably hasn't had anything to eat since last week. So, it is time to … [Read more...] about University of Missouri’s Tim Wolfe Leaves and Many Missourians Breathe Sigh of Relief
Breaking Update: An Early Start on the ‘War on Christmas’
Breaking Update: In what may be the campaign promise most welcomed by conservative Christians and one that most likely will assure his nomination, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump promised his flock Monday night, “If I become president, we’re all going to be saying Merry Christmas again, that I can tell you. That I can tell you.” While Trump did not explain how … [Read more...] about Breaking Update: An Early Start on the ‘War on Christmas’
Telling the Jokes? (Guest Voice)
Telling the Jokes? By Gene Perrett There are two important elements to joke-telling. First there’s the joke itself. Is it inherently funny? Would it get laughs even if you read it in a paper? If it satisfies those criteria, it should get laughs. It’s a good joke. Will it get laughs? That’s a different story. That depends on the second element – who’s … [Read more...] about Telling the Jokes? (Guest Voice)
The Ten Commandments of Travel
Whether you’re new to travel or a veteran globetrotter, these ten tips from a major Asian tour operators are definitely words to see the world by. Most travel writers and bloggers talk about where to travel. This piece deals with how to travel. The guidelines below, penned in the style of the ten Biblical commandments, and distributed to travelers who book a tour of China … [Read more...] about The Ten Commandments of Travel
SeaWorld to Phase Out Killer Whale Show in Strategy Change
SeaWorld to Phase Out Killer Whale Show in Strategy Change by Chris Jennewein Updated at 1:35 p.m. Nov. 9, 2015 Bowing to pressure from animal-rights groups that has hurt attendance, SeaWorld Entertainment plans to phase out its iconic killer whale show in San Diego and replace it with a conservation-oriented whale exhibit. The Orlando-based company announced the … [Read more...] about SeaWorld to Phase Out Killer Whale Show in Strategy Change
Ben Carson’s own weapon of mass distraction
WASHINGTON -- Ben Carson's woe-is-me whining about media scrutiny is more than just a sorry spectacle. It shows the extent to which a culture of victimization has infected the conservative movement. "There's no question I'm getting special scrutiny, because there are lot of people who are very threatened," Carson said in a "Face the Nation" interview Sunday. "The whole … [Read more...] about Ben Carson’s own weapon of mass distraction
Small Tokens for our Veterans – Update
Update: The Military Times lists additional places where veterans can receive “from free meals to discounts on propane deliveries,” here, but also offers a word to the wise: Always call ahead to confirm what they’re offering, and whether there are limitations, such as hours. In many cases, for example, a free meal doesn’t come with a beverage, so be prepared to … [Read more...] about Small Tokens for our Veterans – Update
SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; New Star Trek Series; Supergirl; Jessica Jones; Donald Trump & Larry David (as Bernie Sanders) on Saturday Night Live
The Zygon Inversion had a different feel from last week's episode of Doctor Who, The Zygon Invasion. Both are anti-war stories, but the first built up what appeared to be grave danger for the Doctor and the earth on a worldwide scale. The conclusion was a far more personal story, and eliminated the threats from the previous week rather easily. The Doctor used the Osgood Box … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; New Star Trek Series; Supergirl; Jessica Jones; Donald Trump & Larry David (as Bernie Sanders) on Saturday Night Live
Congress should work five days a week (Guest Voice)
Congress should work five days a week by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Paul Ryan has two goals. He can accomplish both with one move. The new speaker of the House wants to make sure the big job doesn't keep him from spending time with his wife and three children, who live in Janesville, Wisconsin. He also wants to restore "regular … [Read more...] about Congress should work five days a week (Guest Voice)