In September, the FBI warned of possible attacks on Planned Parenthood. "[I]t is likely criminal or suspicious incidents will continue to be directed against reproductive health care providers, their staff and facilities" ... The FBI believes the incidents are, "consistent with the actions of lone offenders using tactics of arsons and threats all of which are typical of … [Read more...] about History of violence by anti-abortion extremists in America (updated)
Rest in Peace Officer Swasey, Victim of Shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado
UPDATE: Just a bit more about Officer Swasey, from The Gazette, which is the Colorado Springs Pullitzer Prize winning newspaper: "Swasey grew up in Massachusetts and competed with partner Rachel Mayer with The Skating Club of Boston in the Eastern Sectional Championships. He and Fowler, a Baltimore native living in the Springs in the early 1990s, won the junior dance … [Read more...] about Rest in Peace Officer Swasey, Victim of Shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Edward Snowden Continues To Bring Out Differences Between Civil Libertarians And Advocates Of The Surveillance State
The recent vote by the European Parliament calling on member states to protect whistle blower Edward Snowden from extradition and prosecution, while largely symbolic, demonstrates how the United States government is conservative by international standards. This was seen again in the past week when, with absolutely no evidence to back them, some in the intelligence community … [Read more...] about Edward Snowden Continues To Bring Out Differences Between Civil Libertarians And Advocates Of The Surveillance State
Black Friday and Real Women
The war on women became a shooting war today (as though it weren't already) as the latest target of the rabid anti-abortion anti-choice forces who believe that real women are trumped by imaginary babies was attacked by a murderous gunman, killing real people to save potential babies. “We still have a gunman that is out there,” a police spokeswoman says Jesse Paul / … [Read more...] about Black Friday and Real Women
50 years later, Charlie Brown turns out to be a ‘Christmas’ winner after all (Guest Voice)
When they finished making "A Charlie Brown Christmas" 50 years ago, the producers sat back and looked at their work. And they thought: Good grief. "We just thought it was a little slow, and it was certainly not a traditional Christmas show," said Lee Mendelson, the producer who persuaded "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles M. Schulz to adapt… … [Read more...] about 50 years later, Charlie Brown turns out to be a ‘Christmas’ winner after all (Guest Voice)
UPDATE: 59 year old Robert Lewis Deer, COLO. SPRINGS SHOOTER at Planned Parenthood, 3 Dead [1 Officer, 2 civilians]- 9 more Hospitalized (UPDATED)
UPDATE: THE shooter, 59 year old Robert Lewis Deer is said to be from South Carolina. The young officer who was murdered is UCCS police officer Garrett Swasey, 44, father and husband. He responded in support of Colorado Springs Police to the active shooter situation at about 11:50 a.m. Friday. UCCS officers are sworn, state-certified police officers. Officer Swasey was on … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 59 year old Robert Lewis Deer, COLO. SPRINGS SHOOTER at Planned Parenthood, 3 Dead [1 Officer, 2 civilians]- 9 more Hospitalized (UPDATED)
Colorado suffers terrorist attack. Cops, multiple civilians shot, three dead (updated).
Although this headline accurately describes what happened in Colorado mid-day on Friday, it's doubtful that you will see the event described this way in United States news reports. (9:52 pm Pacific) Suspect identified as Robert Lewis Dear, 57. (6:49 pm Pacific) Local news reports three dead (5:30 pm Pacific) A University of Colorado at Colorado Springs police … [Read more...] about Colorado suffers terrorist attack. Cops, multiple civilians shot, three dead (updated).
Shooting near Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic: at least three injured
By Isaiah J. Downing COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) - Police on Friday swarmed an area around a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Colorado Springs, where a gunman opened fire, injuring three officers and an undetermined number of civilians, police and hospital officials said. City police said in a Twitter message about two hours after the shooting was first … [Read more...] about Shooting near Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic: at least three injured
Donald Trump as Evil Super Villain
Donald Trump has devolved from businessman and reality show host who often supported Democrats over Republicans to an extreme right winger. He went from criticizing Mitt Romney for being too hard line on immigration in 2012, to taking this issue to new lows this year. Most likely this is because it is what he has calculated what is the best path to win the Republican nomination … [Read more...] about Donald Trump as Evil Super Villain
The GOP’s self-inflicted wound
WASHINGTON -- As the leading Republican presidential candidates rant and rave about deporting 11 million immigrants, fighting some kind of world war against Islam, implementing gimmicky tax plans that would bankrupt the nation and other such madness, keep one thing in mind: The party establishment brought this plague upon itself. The self-harming was unintentional but … [Read more...] about The GOP’s self-inflicted wound
Peak Oil
Peak oil really did happen but we really didn't notice because peak demand happened at about the same time. Peak oil was somewhat mitigated by fracking and peak demand was somewhat mitigated by the rapid growth of the Chinese economy but both will be short lived. Increased fuel economy of automobiles combined with increased use of public transportation in the US has something … [Read more...] about Peak Oil
Josh Marshall on Trump
Josh Marshall offers excellent analysis of the Trump campaign on Talking Points Memo. It's not too much to say that there's nothing Trump has said in recent weeks that you couldn't hear any given Monday on the Rush Limbaugh Show, from various backbench House conservatives or a million other places in conservative media. If you pay attention to any of these three fronts, you … [Read more...] about Josh Marshall on Trump
The Bond problem
I've felt this way for some time, but there is something wrong with the James Bond movies. It could be that the concept of James Bond is too old to be relevant in today's post 9/11 environment, but Casino Royale (2006) showed that anything Bourne or Bauer can do, 007 can equal. With that said, something still feels off... I personally blame Skyfall. I discuss … [Read more...] about The Bond problem
A Country to Give Thanks For (Guest Voice)
A Country to Give Thanks For by Michael Reagan The Middle East is in total chaos. Terrorism is only getting worse. We've got big economic, immigration and racial problems we can't solve. And we're in the middle of a presidential election that looks like it'll end badly for the country -- no matter whom we elect. With all this trouble, tragedy and unhappiness … [Read more...] about A Country to Give Thanks For (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Trumpsgiving
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 Cartoon: Trumpsgiving
New videos raise questions in Chicago shooting of black teen
By Justin Madden CHICAGO (Reuters) - Newly released videos taken at the scene of the shooting of a black teenager by a white Chicago patrolman could raise fresh questions about whether police properly documented the killing, as the city braced for more protests over the Thanksgiving weekend. Like the first video released on Tuesday, the new footage inexplicably lacks … [Read more...] about New videos raise questions in Chicago shooting of black teen
Politix Update: May Your Thanksgiving Be As Wonderful As Ours. Yes, Even Republicans Who Are Against Everything.
When I was a kid in Indiana, we thought it would be fun to get a turkey a year ahead of time and feed it and so on for the following Thanksgiving. But by the time Thanksgiving came around, we sort of thought of the turkey as a pet, so we ate the dog. Only kidding. It was the cat! ~ DAVID LETTERMAN These are the folks joining us again this Thanksgiving for our annual … [Read more...] about Politix Update: May Your Thanksgiving Be As Wonderful As Ours. Yes, Even Republicans Who Are Against Everything.
Lots to be thankful for (Guest Voice)
Lots to Be Thankful For By Tom Purcell Do you realize we've been giving thanks for almost 400 years?" "Ah, yes, you refer our country's Thanksgiving tradition, which originated with the very first Thanksgiving in November 1621. But did you know that much of our Thanksgiving tradition is based on a myth?" "What do you mean myth?" "According to The Christian … [Read more...] about Lots to be thankful for (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Overinflated gasbag
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25 Must-Watch TV Shows, Specials, Movies On Thanksgiving Weekend
There's so many reasons to love Thanksgiving! Not only is it a day that family and friends get together for dinner and holiday festivities, but it's also the perfect opportunity to count your blessings and demonstrate just how grateful your are. On the other hand, a Thanksgiving celebration doesn't necessarily only happen on the last Thursday… … [Read more...] about 25 Must-Watch TV Shows, Specials, Movies On Thanksgiving Weekend