Donald Trump continued his bullying behavior this past Monday when he used Twitter to again attack Megyn Kelly. This time around, the journalists and contributors at Fox News didn't hesitate to fight back. As Fox News CEO Roger Ailes says in his written response to Trump, "We have never been deterred by politicians or anyone else attacking us for doing our job, much less … [Read more...] about Trump Bullies Fox. Fox Bites Back.
EASY DOES IT
"Sunrise, Sunset. Swiftly flow the days." "Fiddler on the Roof" Perspective. … [Read more...] about EASY DOES IT
5 reasons Biden would have hard time catching Clinton
WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden would have a rough time challenging Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. They're too much alike. They appeal to the same Democratic constituencies. Their Senate voting records are nearly identical. They even share the same controversies — both voted for the Iraq war. Biden, who is said to be… … [Read more...] about 5 reasons Biden would have hard time catching Clinton
USA Today Editorial Board Condemns Clinton As Joe Biden Meets With Elizabeth Warren
Hillary Clinton's email scandal is not going to go away, even if Clinton tries to make jokes about it. As an example of the response her actions have received from the media, last weekend the editorial board of USA Today had an editorial entitled, Clinton email controversy is no joke: Our view. The subtitle: Presidential candidate can laugh all she wants, but FBI investigations … [Read more...] about USA Today Editorial Board Condemns Clinton As Joe Biden Meets With Elizabeth Warren
The First Amendment: freedom of religion and freedom from religion
The first part of the First Amendment to the Constitution deals with religion: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof". With these sixteen words, the framers of the Constitution ensured that the new government of the United States would not and could not create a national church or religion … [Read more...] about The First Amendment: freedom of religion and freedom from religion
Do Donald Trump and his supporters want the Democratic Party to win the White House in 2016?
Watching Donald Trump rise in popularity within the GOP is like watching a train wreck, with the train being the GOP. Right now, Democrats must be on their knees thanking God for Donald Trump, because the 2016 presidential election was going to be lost by them until he jumped into the contest. Trump would be a side-show attraction in the current political circus if it … [Read more...] about Do Donald Trump and his supporters want the Democratic Party to win the White House in 2016?
Obama poised to avoid need for Iran veto altogether
WASHINGTON (AFP) — US President Barack Obama has won the backing of a fresh clutch of senators for his Iran deal, raising the prospect he could yet dodge a humiliating legislative rebuke. For months, Republicans and rebellious Democrats have looked on course to pass a resolution against the nuclear deal, a stinging rejection of a central… … [Read more...] about Obama poised to avoid need for Iran veto altogether
Biohistory’s Global Warning: Invest in Biological Research Now to Combat Industrial and Societal Decline Later (Guest Voice)
Biohistory’s Global Warning: Invest in Biological Research Now to Combat Industrial and Societal Decline Later by Dr. Jim Penman Global warming has been a hot issue in recent years, with attitudes largely defined by political orientation. Those on the left tend to see it as a serious threat to humanity, and conservatives as an overblown danger that is an excuse to bash … [Read more...] about Biohistory’s Global Warning: Invest in Biological Research Now to Combat Industrial and Societal Decline Later (Guest Voice)
Fox News Chief Roger Ailes: Donald Trump Should Apologize to Megyn Kelly for Attacks
Fox News chief Roger Ailes said in a statement that Donald Trump should apologize for the ugly tweets aimed at Megyn Kelly. Um, it seems that Trump has finally crossed the line with Fox News. Trump retweeted a tweet calling Kelly a "bimbo." "Donald Trump's surprise and unprovoked attack on Megyn Kelly during her show last night is as unacceptable as it is disturbing. Megyn … [Read more...] about Fox News Chief Roger Ailes: Donald Trump Should Apologize to Megyn Kelly for Attacks
Gallup Poll: Trump has -51 favorability rating with Hispanics but other Republicans fare far better
A new Gallup Poll finds that Donald Trump has a -51 (that isn't a typo, yes MINUS 51) favorability rating with Hispanic voters and that other contenders for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination do not fare that badly. The meaning? If experts are correct, a new "Mission Impossible" movie could be made -- this time, a political one about Trump's ability to capture the … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Trump has -51 favorability rating with Hispanics but other Republicans fare far better
Legal Inefficiency
All three branches of American government, on both the federal and state levels, have built in inefficiencies. The judiciary is not excluded. Some of this is structural due to constitutional guarantees and the proliferation of rules and regulations since the birth of the nation. And some of this is caused by lack of personnel, as the legislative and executive branches of the … [Read more...] about Legal Inefficiency
Cartoon: Anchor Babies Away
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: Anchor Babies Away
How would market chaos affect the 2016 race?
If the global swoon in stock prices were to turn into something more serious, which candidates would benefit? Could it give a boost to the billionaire developer who has a degree -- as he constantly reminds us -- from the prestigious Wharton School? Or would his four corporate bankruptcies and "ready, shoot, aim" approach to life make Donald Trump's supporters think twice? … [Read more...] about How would market chaos affect the 2016 race?
Feel the Moment
A couple days ago a very good friend shared with me that he was about ready to leave the house with his wife and drive their son off to college. After congratulations to them I shared some remembrances as well. It was a bittersweet mix for me; mostly good all the way around. The next day I read Matthew Berry who writes for ESPN. He was giggling about … [Read more...] about Feel the Moment
Can the GOP Survive Trump?
Molly Ball mulls the question of the campaign so far in The Atlantic. As Trump evinces surprising staying power atop the Republican field, nervous party members increasingly fret that he is hurting the image of the GOP and damaging its eventual nominee—who most assume will not be Trump. The most obvious problem is Trump’s outspoken opposition to immigration and immigrants, … [Read more...] about Can the GOP Survive Trump?
Jeb Bush needs some razzle-dazzle (Guest Voice)
A plan to energize Jeb Bush's presidential campaign: —1. Add another exclamation mark to your posters and bumper stickers, so that they look like this: "Jeb!!" This will put you ahead on the charisma meter, because most other candidates don't even use one exclamation point on their campaign signs! —2. Provide unlimited Starbucks at all town-hall… … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush needs some razzle-dazzle (Guest Voice)
‘Been There, Done That’ Congressman Supports the Iran Nuclear Deal
Seth Moulton is a Democrat representing the people of Massachusetts in Congress. But he is also a veteran -- a combat veteran that is -- who served his country as a Marine Corps infantry officer during four tours of duty in Iraq over five years, although he was firmly against the Iraq War. He left the Marines in 2008 with the rank of Captain and was elected to Congress … [Read more...] about ‘Been There, Done That’ Congressman Supports the Iran Nuclear Deal
When The Crude Oil Runs Out
Mankind is using crude oil faster than Mother Nature can replenish it. What are the implications of that fact? Crude-oil optimists and crude-oil pessimists disagree on when the peak of the world's oil production will take place, but they agree on one thing: The world's supply of crude oil is finite. It isn't a matter of if the world will run out of crude oil but a … [Read more...] about When The Crude Oil Runs Out
SciFi Weekend: Mr Robot; Hannibal; Yvonne Craig; Luke Cage; Manhattan; Mockingbird Spin-Off; Hugo Awards Controversy (And A Win For Orphan Black)
Mr. Robot continued with the revelations started last week. Once again, there are major spoilers for anyone who might be behind on the series. At the start of Mirroring, it was revealed that Elliot's father did work as Mr. Robot, repairing 1990's era computers. In a flashback to 1994, Elliot stole money from a customer. His father decided against punishing him saying, “Even … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Mr Robot; Hannibal; Yvonne Craig; Luke Cage; Manhattan; Mockingbird Spin-Off; Hugo Awards Controversy (And A Win For Orphan Black)
Wall Street in free fall; all three indexes in correction
By Tanya Agrawal(Reuters) - Wall Street opened sharply lower on Monday with the Dow Jones industrial average losing more than a 1,000 points following a more-than 8 percent drop in Chinese shares and a selloff in oil and other commodities.The Dow has never lost more than 800 points in a day.Futures on the Nasdaq, S&P and Dow indexes were halted briefly before the market … [Read more...] about Wall Street in free fall; all three indexes in correction