Ben Carson by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --WSJ Report Raises Questions About Ben Carson Yale Anecdote --Dr. Ben Carson Plays Defense as Biographical Questions Pile Up --Ben Carson Thinks You’re the Crazy One --[Deep, Exhausted Sigh] Ben Carson Thinks Joseph From the Bible Built the Pyramids --Donald Trump rips Ben Carson for his 'ridiculous' pyramids … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Ben Carson
SeaWorld Claims ‘Sex’ Rights for Orcas, But What of Other Rights? (Guest Voice)
SeaWorld Claims ‘Sex’ Rights for Orcas, But What of Other Rights? By John Hargrove and Sara Wan The recent California Coastal Commission decision to ban SeaWorld’s ability to continue to breed captive orcas has been met by SeaWorld with both a threat of litigation against the commission and the absurd pronouncement that banning breeding is cruel because it does not allow … [Read more...] about SeaWorld Claims ‘Sex’ Rights for Orcas, But What of Other Rights? (Guest Voice)
The Deciders
I among many have blamed Dick Cheney for the fiasco of the Iraq war but in a very long article at The American Conservative John Hay suggest it may not be that simple. As I said it is a long article so I can't give it any justice with a lot of copy and paste- you really need the entire thing. But I will cut and paste the introductory first 3 paragraphs. In May 2003, in the … [Read more...] about The Deciders
Connecticut Senator Murphy Slams Pro-Cruz Ad Over Sandy Hook Reference
I don't like using the word, but may I say "Ditto?" to this? [Connecticut] Sen Chris Murphy said a third-party ad supporting Sen. Ted Cruz's White House bid "makes me want to throw up" because it said the GOP presidential candidate "stopped Obama's push for gun control laws" in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. "If Ted Cruz wants to brandish his pro-gun credentials … [Read more...] about Connecticut Senator Murphy Slams Pro-Cruz Ad Over Sandy Hook Reference
Man wants to drop the purrfect mixtape: Music for cats
With 20 days remaining, a Kickstarter campaign seeking to raise $20,000 for the recording of an album of music tailored for cats has far surpassed its fundraising goal, with $113,354 being pledged so far. David Teie, the creator of " Music for Cats", an album of music for, uh, cats, has been a cellist at the… … [Read more...] about Man wants to drop the purrfect mixtape: Music for cats
Cartoon: Ben Carson Clown
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Black Jurors Need Not Apply (Guest Voice)
Black Jurors Need Not Apply by Roderick T. Long If you’re black, you may have trouble getting on to a jury. The way in which jurors are chosen in the United States is intended to ensure an unbiased jury; and part of that process is the right of “peremptory challenge,” by which the prosecution and the defense are each allowed to reject a certain number of potential … [Read more...] about Black Jurors Need Not Apply (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Ben Carson believes
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Bernie Sanders Says He Disagrees With Clinton “On Virtually Everything” Although Her 2008 Views On Guns Were Remarkably Close To His
The quote of the day has to be Bernie Sanders saying "I disagree with Hillary Clinton on virtually everything,” in an interview with the The Boston Globe. However, as I will get to below, looking back at old statements from Hillary Clinton on gun control, her views were quite similar to views expressed by Sanders, making her attacks on Sanders look rather calculating and … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Says He Disagrees With Clinton “On Virtually Everything” Although Her 2008 Views On Guns Were Remarkably Close To His
Poll: Hillary Clinton has 18-point lead over Bernie Sanders in Iowa
A new poll finds former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with an 18 point lead in Iowa over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the race for the 2016 Democratic Presidential nomination: Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has an 18-point lead over Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont in a new poll on the early presidential state of Iowa, essentially retaining the … [Read more...] about Poll: Hillary Clinton has 18-point lead over Bernie Sanders in Iowa
Democrats in Trouble
Matthew Yglesias details that the Democrats rather than the Republicans are the party in trouble on Vox.com. The Democratic Party is in much greater peril than its leaders or supporters recognize, and it has no plan to save itself. Yes, Barack Obama is taking a victory lap in his seventh year in office. Yes, Republicans can't find a credible candidate to so much … [Read more...] about Democrats in Trouble
Ben Carson Cries Foul After Media Scrutiny Pokes Holes in His Personal Story
Dr. Ben Carson's presidential ambitions just went POOF, due in large part to his shaky relationship with the truth. Carson had an epic flameout yesterday, starting with a testy interview with CNN's New Day co-host Aliysn Camerota, then with a Politico article that threw cold water on his claims that he was offered a "scholarship" to attend West Point, to the questions he was … [Read more...] about Ben Carson Cries Foul After Media Scrutiny Pokes Holes in His Personal Story
Clinton Cleared Of Sending Highly Classified Info In Emails
Some people are accused of so much that turns out to be so little. Via Politico: The U.S. intelligence community has retreated from claims that two emails in Hillary Clinton's private account contained top secret information, a source familiar with the situation told POLITICO. The determination came from Director of National Intelligence James Clapper's office and… … [Read more...] about Clinton Cleared Of Sending Highly Classified Info In Emails
Ben Carson: Plausibility vs. Truth
I have a certain sympathy for Ben Carson’s habit of telling stories about his past that are, shall we say, not quite true. Who hasn’t changed a detail or two to make a better story, perhaps embellish just a bit to make a more forceful point? The interesting thing about Dr. Carson is that his personal narrative is quite remarkable all on its own, without adding events that … [Read more...] about Ben Carson: Plausibility vs. Truth
The Technology Of Microprocessors
We have not had a significant increase in power or speed in microprocessors for several years. In an attempt to get around this Intel and others have been putting multiple microprocessors on the same chip, 4, 6 or even 8 of them. But we have reached the limit on what we can do on a silicon substrate. The last real innovation was going from aluminum to copper over a decade … [Read more...] about The Technology Of Microprocessors
Why Was Bloomberg’s Soda Ban the Most Bitter Diet Pill to Swallow? (Guest Voice)
Why Was Bloomberg's Soda Ban the Most Bitter Diet Pill to Swallow? by Thomas Hoffman With another holiday season upon us, the public is being exposed to a diverse array of holiday foods. We are also exposed to a diverse array of policies of how to handle holiday foods. With Halloween alone, there is the question of what do with the candy. We all know the categories, some … [Read more...] about Why Was Bloomberg’s Soda Ban the Most Bitter Diet Pill to Swallow? (Guest Voice)
On Obama and No Keystone Pipeline
President Obama on Friday announced that he had rejected the request from a Canadian company to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline, ending a seven-year review that had become a flash point in the debate over his climate policies. ...NYT Did Obama do this because it's the right thing to do, or because it helps the pipeline developers? The recent election of a new … [Read more...] about On Obama and No Keystone Pipeline
This May Be The Best ‘Star Wars’ Trailer Yet (Video)
Disney just delivered the best Friday news this side of a three-day weekend. A new international "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer was uploaded to the Walt Disney Japan YouTube channel. Rather than be a rehash of previously seen footage, the new trailer is packed with plenty of action and incredible shots of TIEs, Rey, Finn… … [Read more...] about This May Be The Best ‘Star Wars’ Trailer Yet (Video)
Cartoon : GHWB book
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Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline
The Obama administration Friday rejected a presidential permit for the highly controversial Keystone XL pipeline, the Associated Press reported. President Barack Obama was expected to announce his decision on the pipeline Friday morning with Secretary of State John Kerry at the White House. This announcement would bring to an end the yearslong review and debate of… … [Read more...] about Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline