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Will Leonardo DiCaprio Win An Oscar For ‘The Revenant’?
Can the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences please give Leonardo DiCaprio an Oscar already? It’s a notion that's being echoed by many after the first full-length trailer for his Christmas Day thriller, “The Revenant,” was released Tuesday. Though DiCaprio has been nominated for the coveted award four times, he has never won. The 2016… … [Read more...] about Will Leonardo DiCaprio Win An Oscar For ‘The Revenant’?
Controversial Oklahoma Sheriff Resigns After Being Indicted
The case of corruption in the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office has climaxed with the sudden resignation of the sheriff. The case started last Spring when Reserve Deputy Bob Bates killed a crime suspect with the former's handgun when the former thought he was using a taser. An investigation into Bates' training revealed that he had been the recipient of favoritism in the Tulsa … [Read more...] about Controversial Oklahoma Sheriff Resigns After Being Indicted
Anti-GOP Zealots Are Having A Good Time Now, But . . .
. . . they may want to refrain from celebrating any alleged "demise" of the Republican Party. The GOP isn't dead. It isn't even on life support. Sure, today's GOP isn't Ronald Reagan's GOP, and it is experiencing a civil war within its ranks. Still, the GOP remains standing because it stands for some things worth standing for. For example, here is an excerpt from the … [Read more...] about Anti-GOP Zealots Are Having A Good Time Now, But . . .
Republicans Crow Over Alleged Effect of Benghazi Witch Hunt on Clinton’s Poll Numbers (Updates)
Update: Responding to McCarthy’s politically motivated, shameful comments on Benghazi, Hillary Clinton said, “I have to tell you, I find them deeply distressing… When I hear a statement like that, which demonstrates unequivocally that this was always meant to be a partisan political exercise...I feel like it does a grave disservice and dishonors not just the memory of … [Read more...] about Republicans Crow Over Alleged Effect of Benghazi Witch Hunt on Clinton’s Poll Numbers (Updates)
Pope Francis Met Kim Davis in Washington: New York Times
Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis during his recent visit to the United States, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi confirmed to The New York Times on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the state of Kentucky jailed Davis for five days for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, in defiance of a June Supreme Court… … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Met Kim Davis in Washington: New York Times
Russia does first airstrike in Syria — but apparently not targeting ISIS areas
Russia has launched its first airstrike in Syria, which some analysts feel is a mixed bag since its help in battling ISIS is welcome but so far it doesn't appear to be going after ISIS but anti-Assad forces. CNN: Russia has conducted its first airstrike against ISIS in Syria, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said Wednesday. The airstrike targeted ISIS military … [Read more...] about Russia does first airstrike in Syria — but apparently not targeting ISIS areas
Boehner Gone
What does John Boehner’s resignation as House Speaker mean for Congress and for America? It ain’t good. Boehner was forced out by the Tea Party conservatives who are uninterested in having the federal government succeed in any of its endeavors. Boehner was a decent guy, conservative in outlook but willing to deal with opponents to help government to function. It might be said … [Read more...] about Boehner Gone
Psst! Trump Reveals His Top Secret Plan to Defeat ISIL
Back in May, when a run for the 2016 presidential nomination was still a twinkle in Donald Trump’s eye, he already had a beautiful but secret plan to “bring ISIS to the table or, beyond that, defeat ISIS very quickly.” When asked by a doting Greta Van Susteren at Fox News, Donald, oh please won’t you tell us, the military strategist and wannabe commander in chief coyly … [Read more...] about Psst! Trump Reveals His Top Secret Plan to Defeat ISIL
Fiorina is too mad to see straight
WASHINGTON -- How angry is Carly Fiorina? So angry she can't see straight. That's the only explanation for the yawning gulf between what she says and the plainly visible facts. Fiorina stands out among the Republican presidential candidates not just because she is a woman but also because she has adopted a strategy of breathing fire. She presents herself as mad about … [Read more...] about Fiorina is too mad to see straight
Violence against LGBTI violates international law, UN declares
Twelve United Nations agencies issued an unprecedented call today to end violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) adults, adolescents and children. A joint statement said cultural, religious and moral practices and beliefs and social attitudes “cannot be invoked to justify human rights violations against any group, … [Read more...] about Violence against LGBTI violates international law, UN declares
Poll: Clinton tops Trump in general election
A new poll finds that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would beat billionaire Donald Trump in a general election, Vice President Joe Biden is the most popular Democrat (if he enters the race) -- and that Trumps negatives are worse than Clinton's: Hillary Clinton would beat Donald Trump in a general election match-up if the election were held today, a new poll … [Read more...] about Poll: Clinton tops Trump in general election
CNN Allowing Biden To Wait Until Day Of Debate To Declare Candidacy
CNN has announced more specific debate criteria, and it comes out to be extremely Biden-friendly. The requirement is for “an average of 1% in three polls, recognized by CNN, released between Aug. 1 and Oct. 10.” Under this criteria, Clinton, Sanders, O’Malley, Webb, and Chafee already qualify. This leaves two other potential candidates. Joe Biden has been investigating the … [Read more...] about CNN Allowing Biden To Wait Until Day Of Debate To Declare Candidacy
Cartoon: What’s on Mars?
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P.J. O’Rourke Smacks Down Ann Coulter
The Weekly Standard website has published a commentary by P.J. O'Rourke in which he smacks down Ann Coulter. O'Rourke starts out by comparing her to his generation. Toward Ann Coulter I had always taken a “suffer little children to come unto me” attitude. Not that she ever came on to me or anything. It’s just that she’s a kid. She was born in 1961. I’ve got skinny … [Read more...] about P.J. O’Rourke Smacks Down Ann Coulter
Brown University revokes honorary degree from Bill Cosby: third university to strip comedian of degree
By Scott Malone(Reuters) - Brown University has revoked the honorary doctorate it awarded to Bill Cosby as the comedian and actor faces allegations that he sexually assaulted more than 40 women, the Ivy League school said on Tuesday.Brown becomes the third U.S. university in the past week to revoke honorary degrees to Cosby, best known for his role as Cliff Huxtable on "The … [Read more...] about Brown University revokes honorary degree from Bill Cosby: third university to strip comedian of degree
Gallup Poll: Hillary Clinton’s Image Improves Among Democrats
A new Gallup Poll shows that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's image has improved among Democrats, coming on the same day that a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll finds she'd beat billionaire Donald Trump in a general election (but that poll also shows Vice President Joe Biden would enter the race as a highly popular candidate): Democratic presidential … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Hillary Clinton’s Image Improves Among Democrats
Remember When Big Business Did the Right Thing Because It’s the Right Thing to Do?
Earlier this year, Walmart took its first baby steps away from starvation wages and implemented a higher minimum wage for its workers. The move seemed well-timed; the call for a national $15/hour minimum wage had just reached a fever pitch, and shows no signs of slowing down. But the truth is that Walmart—owned by a family with more wealth than 42% of Americans combined—made … [Read more...] about Remember When Big Business Did the Right Thing Because It’s the Right Thing to Do?
Boehner Leaving Good for Democrats
Josh Marshall thinks so on Talking Points Memo. If the right wing of the House GOP caucus really gets to run the show in the House and begins doing things that overwhelming majorities of the public are against, that's actually not a good thing for the GOP. That's especially so during a presidential race since presidential candidates will inevitably get drawn into bidding wars … [Read more...] about Boehner Leaving Good for Democrats
Politix Update: Before You Know It, Fiorina’s Pants Will Be Burning. Guaranteed.
There is a downside to suddenly catching fire in a presidential race. Before you know it, your pants are burning, and Carly Fiorina is about to find that out. The silver-tongued Fiorina has built her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination around her tenure as CEO of Hewlett-Packard from its outset. "I come from a world outside of politics, where track … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Before You Know It, Fiorina’s Pants Will Be Burning. Guaranteed.