Four years ago, Ron Paul filled stadiums with tens of thousands people. His natural heir to those numbers - and in fact, his natural heir - is Rand Paul. But in this presidential cycle, the huge excited audiences that are filling stadiums for an insurgent, anti-establishment presidential candidate are mostly coming to see Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. As an activist … [Read more...] about It’s Time for the Liberty Movement to Wake Up as Sanders and Trump Push the Right Buttons
Yes Global Warming Is A Hoax?
As Joe pointed out below some wacko bird Catholic Republican House Republican representative is going to boycott the Pope's visit because he is going to talk about global climate change, I'm sure that a few others will probably join him. But then we have this: The Planet Set Three Major Heat Records In August. Like a broken record, we are breaking records for temperature … [Read more...] about Yes Global Warming Is A Hoax?
Conservative Republican will boycott Pope’s speech to Congress due to “socialist” climate change theme (UPDATED)
I was expecting this. If conservative Republicans (21st style that is) find it so easy to demonize liberals, moderates, independents, and now members of their own party, why shouldn't they now open up full blast on Pope Francis? Why not make a big deal and not attend his speech? Posturing is soooooooooo in. Why not all but call him a socialist? It's misuse is as popular now as … [Read more...] about Conservative Republican will boycott Pope’s speech to Congress due to “socialist” climate change theme (UPDATED)
The Second Republican Debate: Faux Controversies, Lies, And One Candidate Was Even Right Twice
The second Republican debate (transcript here), this time hosted by CNN, didn't raise as much controversy as the first. Donald Trump was still a dominant force, but whenever the talk got to policy, Trump didn't know what to say and was quieter. CNN did try to liven things up with having the candidates respond to comments about them from other candidates. This included both … [Read more...] about The Second Republican Debate: Faux Controversies, Lies, And One Candidate Was Even Right Twice
Donald Trump, Déjà Vu
Last night’s incredibly ignorant answer by Donald Trump to a man who claimed, “We have a problem in this country, it’s called Muslims. Our current President is one. We know he’s not even an American. We have training camps growing where they want to kill us….when can we get rid of them?” immediately reminded me of Trump's fortunately short-lived fumble at running for the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump, Déjà Vu
Ann Coulter Digs ‘F—ing Jews’ Hole Deeper
Right-wing commentator Ann Coulter's rant about "f---king Jews" was "misunderstood," she claimed in a Daily Beast interview late Thursday, as she denied that the remarks reinforce anti-Semitic stereotypes. "I think it was ripped out of context and lied about," Coulter stated. "Anyone following any of the debate in America knew exactly what I was talking about…… … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter Digs ‘F—ing Jews’ Hole Deeper
Village Idiot Trips Up Trump
Heaven help the GOP if it gets defined by village idiots. Once such idiot has tripped up Donald Trump badly. … [Read more...] about Village Idiot Trips Up Trump
Politix Update: How Donald Trump Preys On People Struggling To Get Ahead
There is a sublime scene in Time Bandits when Robin Hood meets and greets "The Poor," a motley lot who have been unexpectedly gifted a treasure trove of silverware, crystal, jewels and paintings, including the "Mona Lisa," that a gang of dwarves stole from Napoleon Bonaparte in Italy before escaping through a hole in the spacetime fabric and landing in Sherwood Forest. It … [Read more...] about Politix Update: How Donald Trump Preys On People Struggling To Get Ahead
Law enforcement loses its hold on common sense
But it looked like ... a bomb! But it looked like … schematics of sophisticated laboratory equipment! But it looked like … she was a spy in training! These three cases — one local, two federal — suggest that at least some law enforcement officials in the United States need a heavy dose of common sense. In all three cases, prosecutorial overreach could be … [Read more...] about Law enforcement loses its hold on common sense
Breaking – The GOP Presidential Candidates: From Bad to Worse
Last night , Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, attacking Planned Parenthood and almost in tears, described a video she saw of “a fully formed fetus on the table, it’s heart beating, it’s legs kicking while someone says we have to keep it alive to harvest its brain.” She “dared” Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama to watch those tapes. Today, the Wall Street … [Read more...] about Breaking – The GOP Presidential Candidates: From Bad to Worse
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Has Room for Improvement
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert launched last week and the first shows demonstrate great promise but some weaknesses as well. As a big Colbert fan, I must admit that I’m rather biased in favor of rooting for his success. Thankfully, there is plenty to root for. - I’m glad to see Colbert has embraced the strength of having a little bit more time to do in-depth interviews … [Read more...] about The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Has Room for Improvement
A report card for the GOP debate
WASHINGTON -- Sorry, Republicans, but it's still Donald Trump's world. And sorry, Donald, but now you have to share it with Ben Carson. The conventional wisdom seems to be that Carly Fiorina won herself a big patch of political territory in Wednesday night's marathon 11-candidate debate on CNN. But the conventionally wise have been consistently wrong about this … [Read more...] about A report card for the GOP debate
On that very loooooooooong CNN Republican Debate
Wednesday's Republican debate was long, very long. Its length may have altered its political impact. Carly Fiorina was the big winner, especially in the first part of the debate. Her answers were crisp and she won game, set, match in the brief exchange about Donald Trump's boorish comments on her looks. But she lost some ground as the debate wore on. The … [Read more...] about On that very loooooooooong CNN Republican Debate
5 Ways America Can Make It Up To Ahmed Mohamed, The Clock-Crafting Kid
An education that encourages free thought and invention is fundamental to democratic society. But on Tuesday, in Irving Texas, 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed began his day pursuing an exciting, self-directed education. He brought a clock that he made with his own hands to school to show off. He ended the day in handcuffs, booked in a juvenile… … [Read more...] about 5 Ways America Can Make It Up To Ahmed Mohamed, The Clock-Crafting Kid
Cartoon: The Republican CNN Debate
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Winners and Losers – GOP Debate Part 2
In reviewing the activity of the 2nd GOP debate held at the Reagan Library, it seems that the moderators wanted to have a partial free for all at the beginning of the debate to draw viewers to the telecast for a ratings bump. If that was the plan, the first half of the three hour debate did not disappoint. Trump, Bush and candidates at the low end of the polls took multiple … [Read more...] about Winners and Losers – GOP Debate Part 2
Like Jazz Itself, The Extraordinary Music & Legacy Of Phil Woods Will Never Perish
A weight that would break most musicians pressed on Phil Woods from early in his career. How many young singer-songwriters have been declared "the next Bob Dylan" or young operatic tenors "the next Plácido Domingo"? Woods was burdened with being "the next Charlie Parker," a jazz legend of extraordinary virtuosity, after the man nicknamed Bird died in 1955. Woods soared to … [Read more...] about Like Jazz Itself, The Extraordinary Music & Legacy Of Phil Woods Will Never Perish
Quick Thoughts About The 2nd Prime-Time GOP Debate
The 2nd prime-time GOP debate was worthwhile for people who aren't in the tank for the Democratic Party. Here is what this Moderate Independent voter got out of watching it. First, Democrats must be jealous because their party lacks the range of choices that the GOP has. If Vice President Biden doesn't run for POTUS, then the Democratic Party will be stuck with a … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts About The 2nd Prime-Time GOP Debate
Debate Night
Well I did breakdown and watched some of to nights Republican debate. I was right for the most part that it would be a clown show. So what did we learn? Trump is still a substance free narcissistic egomaniac. Rubio knows nothing about foreign policy but has memorized all the right words and phrases to impress Sheldon Adleson. Fiorina did a good job of taking on Trump … [Read more...] about Debate Night
Bernie Sanders Fights Back Against Conservative Attacks From Wall Street Journal & Clinton Camp
I imagine it is a good thing that both conservatives and the Clinton campaign now see Bernie Sanders as a threat, with both attacking him from the right. The Wall Street Journal ran a scare story earlier this week entitled, Price Tag of Bernie Sanders’s Proposals: $18 Trillion: He proposes $1 trillion to repair roads, bridges and airports. His college-affordability program … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Fights Back Against Conservative Attacks From Wall Street Journal & Clinton Camp