WASHINGTON -- The craziest thing about the Republican presidential contest isn't that Donald Trump is in the lead. It's that Dr. Ben Carson -- who truly seems to have lost his mind -- is in second place and gaining fast. Trump may be a blowhard, but Carson has proved himself to be a crackpot of the first order. Of all the GOP contenders, he's the scariest. I say … [Read more...] about Dr. Ben Carson, crackpot
Can Latinos Save Hillary Clinton?
Las Vegas, NV -- Mexican-American politicians Joaquín and Julian Castro, both 41, are bookending the first Democratic debate with pro-Hillary campaign events. The support could help Hillary Clinton hold on to her Latino supporters as she facing falling poll numbers in primarily white states and across the nation generally. Congressman Joaquín Castro (D-Texas) spoke at a… … [Read more...] about Can Latinos Save Hillary Clinton?
Syrian Civilians Unsure of What Air Strikes “Friendly” (Guest Voice)
Syrian Civilians Unsure of What Air Strikes "Friendly" by The Nil Adorani SYRIA (The Nil Admirari) - Today, Syrian civilians who have not fled their war-torn country declared they largely did not know what air strikes were "friendly" and what air strikes were "hostile." They also explained Russia's bombing of Syria had made identifying whether civilians were being killed by … [Read more...] about Syrian Civilians Unsure of What Air Strikes “Friendly” (Guest Voice)
10 Movies For Halloween Horror Nights
As a kid, horror movie was a staple afternoon movie with friends. The Summers where I grew up were a scorching hot at 118 F and playing outside was out of question. Getting the VHS from a video library and getting together at someone's house was then the most exciting way of spending the afternoons. With… … [Read more...] about 10 Movies For Halloween Horror Nights
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Guns Don’t Kill People….
Guns Don't Kill People.... by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --What is the role of the parents of mass shooters? --Why the NRA Profits From Mass Shootings --5 Indefensible Tweets From The NRA Since The Oregon Gun Massacre --Teens arrested after tweet threatens school shooting --Stasi: Parents who give guns to their mentally ill kids need to be held … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Guns Don’t Kill People….
Carson Unleashed
Taking a page out of Trump’s campaign manual, seeing how well it has served Trump, Republican presidential wannabe Ben Carson will continue to say what comes to mind -- "straight talk" -- outrageous or incorrect as it may be. Damn the Democratic torpedoes, damn the facts, damn the liberal media and, most of all, damn the politically correct masses. That is the essence of … [Read more...] about Carson Unleashed
Does the Lady in the harbor matter any more?
I remember the grey sweatshirt and white t-shirt I bought at a mall. I did not purchase those items at one of the stores, but at a booth set up in the mall. The items, along with others, were sold to raise money for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty in celebration of her centennial in 1986. I was proud to contribute and proud to wear the shirts with the Statue of … [Read more...] about Does the Lady in the harbor matter any more?
How Kevin McCarthy predicted his own demise
WASHINGTON -- One group was not surprised by the collapse of Kevin McCarthy's campaign for speaker: The ultra-conservatives inside and outside the House who have made clear since the rise of the tea party that they have no use for politics as usual. They have always been upfront: Anyone who believes that President Obama poses a grave threat to our constitutional rights … [Read more...] about How Kevin McCarthy predicted his own demise
Poll: Hillary Clinton still leads Democratic race
A just released CBS News poll shows Hillary Clinton still is head in the race for the 2016 Democratic Presidential nomination. Her lead has narrowed but she still is ahead with a sizeable margin, the poll finds: Just days before the first Democratic candidate debate, Hillary Clinton is ahead of Bernie Sanders by 19 points in the Democratic race for the nomination … [Read more...] about Poll: Hillary Clinton still leads Democratic race
House of Clowns (Guest Voice)
House of Clowns By Dick Polman It's well known that Kevin Spacey shadowed Kevin McCarthy before shooting "House of Cards." But if you're looking for cheap intrigue and craven dysfunction, skip Netflix and binge-watch the real thing: House of Clowns. Our popcorn runneth over. After their boffo victories in the 2012 congressional elections, Republicans were out to prove … [Read more...] about House of Clowns (Guest Voice)
DNC’s Delusional Leader
Democrats should be ashamed to have Debbie Wasserman Schultz as the Democratic National Committee leader. The DNC leader has a habit of projecting non-existing things into the GOP, but what she said on CNN this past Sunday goes beyond the pale. Here is an excerpt of her interview on CNN's State of the Union program. Look, between the fifteen Republican candidates who … [Read more...] about DNC’s Delusional Leader
SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; Jessica Jones; Fargo; Extant Canceled & Minority Report Unlikely To Survive; Blindspot; Limitless; Casual; The Flash; Arrow; Continuum
The conclusion to last week's episode of Doctor Who, Before the Flood, got more timey wimey. Under the Lake, possibly not trusting the audience to realize they were seeing a paradox, began with the Doctor speaking directly to the audience about the Bootstrap Paradox (named after the paradox in Robert A. Heinlein's classic story By His Bootstraps). The doctor told what he called … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; Jessica Jones; Fargo; Extant Canceled & Minority Report Unlikely To Survive; Blindspot; Limitless; Casual; The Flash; Arrow; Continuum
Cartoon: Hillary Cloud
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How much Defense spending is too much? Too little? (Guest Voice)
How much Defense spending is too much? Too little? by Slamfu Considering how much we spend on national defense, it really is surprising how little the specifics of it get discussed, or even the broadest aspects of it. Most arguments seem to just boil down to something along the lines of either “more” or “less” spending without really stating a reason why to go in either … [Read more...] about How much Defense spending is too much? Too little? (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: The Speaker Chair
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The Freshman Voter (Guest Voice)
The Freshman Voter By Dale Schlundt, M.A. The upcoming election is not simply about voters who are loyal to their party, who have followed politics for years, or even those who may be undecided on to whom they will give their support. This and all elections bring with them an entire new category: young voters that are now able to exercise their public right. Yes, those who … [Read more...] about The Freshman Voter (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Republican House Speaker
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Star Wars Rumors: Michael B. Jordan Wanted for Boba Fett Spinoff Movie
Now that Disney has acquired Lucasfilm, we’re going to be seeing a lot of new Star Wars movies in the upcoming years. Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens is slated to be the cinematic event of the year, and work is already underway on Episode 8. Those films aren’t even the tip of the… … [Read more...] about Star Wars Rumors: Michael B. Jordan Wanted for Boba Fett Spinoff Movie
Ex Benghazi investigator says Congress panel targeted Clinton: media reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former investigator for the House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi is accusing the Republican-led panel of targeting Democrat Hillary Clinton to scupper her presidential bid, the New York Times and CNN reported on Saturday.They said Major Bradley Podliska, an intelligence officer in the Air Force Reserve on active duty in Germany, alleged … [Read more...] about Ex Benghazi investigator says Congress panel targeted Clinton: media reports
Trade Deals and the new Fuedalisim
Over at Hullabaloo Tom Sullivan has a great post on the revolt against trade deals. Hundreds of thousands of people marched in Berlin on Saturday in protest against a planned free trade deal between Europe and the United States that they say is anti-democratic and will lower food safety, labor and environmental standards. The organizers — an alliance of environmental … [Read more...] about Trade Deals and the new Fuedalisim