Josh Duggar and the End of the Anti-Gay Crusaders by Tina Dupuy I'd like to come out as the first person on record to praise Josh Duggar, former Executive Director of FRC (Family Research Council) Action for his participation in the online infidelity community known as Ashley Madison. Here's a guy—a reality TV star—who molested five young girls, four of whom were his sisters, … [Read more...] about Josh Duggar and the End of the Anti-Gay Crusaders (Guest Voice)
The US and the refugees
Germany's exceptional treatment of Syrian (and other) refugees is something the US needs to pay close attention to. I mean "the US" and not just a few State Department employees and maybe a scattering of news show producers on American TV. The latest surge in political refugees is the result of ISIS's presence in Syria. Let's not pretend that the continuing refugee crisis … [Read more...] about The US and the refugees
Krugman: Trump is Right on Economy
Paul Krugman makes the case that Donald Trump is right and Jeb Bush is not on the economy in The New York Times. During the (2012) campaign, Mr. Romney accused President Obama of favoring redistribution of income from the rich to the poor, and the truth is that Mr. Obama’s re-election did mean a significant move in that direction. Taxes on the top 1 percent went up … [Read more...] about Krugman: Trump is Right on Economy
Pope Francis The Merciful
Once again the leader of the Roman Catholic Church is making headlines because of his acts of mercy. Here is an excerpt from the Fox News story "Vatican will shelter 2 families fleeing war, hunger, as Pope calls on Europe to do the same". Francis said two of the Vatican's parishes will welcome two refugee families, but did not give details. A Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Ciro … [Read more...] about Pope Francis The Merciful
The Boss Who Fought for the Working Class
He was born into poverty in New Hampshire in 1811. His father was a struggling farmer. His mother did most of the other chores. He was a brilliant student, but the family often moved, looking for a better life—a couple of times so the father could avoid being put into debtor’s prison. At the age of 15, he dropped out of school and became a printer’s apprentice, sending much … [Read more...] about The Boss Who Fought for the Working Class
The right question about government
SAN FRANCISCO -- Many conservatives and most libertarians argue that every new law or regulation means that government is adding to the sum total of oppression and reducing the freedom of individuals. This way of looking at things greatly simplifies the political debate. Domestic issues are boiled down to the question of whether someone is "pro-government" or … [Read more...] about The right question about government
Labor Day, Then and Now
The United States Department of Labor (DOL), if anybody, should know what Labor Day means. DOL describes Labor Day as: Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, … [Read more...] about Labor Day, Then and Now
SciFi Weekend: Mr Robot Season 1 Finale; Fall Trailers For Arrow, SHIELD, iZombie, & Doctor Who; Continuum Season 4 Premiere
The first season finale of Mr. Robot took place after two weeks of big revelations including Darlene being Elliot's sister and, not only was Mr. Robot imaginary as many suspected from the start of the season, he was based on Elliot's real father. The hack planned by fsociety took back seat those two weeks, almost feeling like a McGuffin for the season, and it wasn't clear if … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Mr Robot Season 1 Finale; Fall Trailers For Arrow, SHIELD, iZombie, & Doctor Who; Continuum Season 4 Premiere
A random thought on a Sunday
The headline reads Angela Merkel: Europe’s Conscience in the Face of a Refugee Crisis. While this is a good thing it is German business that pushed this acceptance of 800,000 Syrian refugees - they need the labor. The birthrate in Germany is so low that it's population is expected to decrease by 20% in the next 2 or 3 decades so this is not an entirely altruistic move. The … [Read more...] about A random thought on a Sunday
The help that’s needed — and political help (Guest Voice)
The help that's needed -- and political help by Jordan Cooper Helping out a person in a time of peace is meaningful. Helping out a person in a time of need is remembered. However, it is different doing things for people in the political world than it is socially. Changing legislation takes months, years, or even decades. Changing policy and philosophy takes just as … [Read more...] about The help that’s needed — and political help (Guest Voice)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Jeb Bush and that Name Thing
Jeb Bush and that Name Thing by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Jeb struggles to recreate 'inevitability' of Romney run --Can Jeb Bush Get Out From Behind His Family's Legacy? --Jeb Bush runs away from his family name --Inside Donald Trump's Efforts to Mock Jeb Bush Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Jeb Bush and that Name Thing
Obama Haters’ Heads Detonate over ‘DenaliGate’
Obama Haters' Heads Detonate over 'DenaliGate' by Dick Polman What could be more entertaining, on a hot summer day, than revisiting the American idiocracy, which is obsessed at the moment with the president's renaming of a mountain? I don't know where this episode ranks on the list of scandals - maybe somewhere between "terrorist fist bump" and the tan suit - but nevertheless … [Read more...] about Obama Haters’ Heads Detonate over ‘DenaliGate’
Cartoon: Europe and Dead Baby Refugee
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Pope Calls on Every European Parish to Host One Migrant Family Each
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis called on Sunday on every European parish and religious community to take in one migrant family each in a gesture of solidarity he said would start in the tiny Vatican state where he lives."I appeal to the parishes, the religious communities, the monasteries and sanctuaries of all Europe to ... take in one family of refugees," he said after … [Read more...] about Pope Calls on Every European Parish to Host One Migrant Family Each
Cartoon: Migrants in Europe from bad and worse
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The dishonorable county clerk
...Nobody is denying Davis freedom to believe what she wishes; she’s merely being ordered to do what she swore to do: “faithfully execute the duties of my office without favor.” Refusing to do so doesn’t make her Martin Luther King Jr. It makes her George Wallace. ...DanaMilback,WaPo Kim Davis isn't a martyr -- nor even an example of a "good Christian." She's just another … [Read more...] about The dishonorable county clerk
Planned Parenthood fire determined to be arson
Yep. We're in a new political era as we move into what is looking to be a very violent century. Media types and political types who use hate and fear can get their ratings and votes but they could also trigger "fight or flight" modes in some who become alarmed enough at their over-the-top rhetoric. Its looking as if this is a prime example: An early-morning fire at … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood fire determined to be arson
Gallup Shows Major Drop In Clinton’s Favorability
Gallup has results similar to those reported Wednesday from the Washington Post/ABC News poll. Clinton ‘s unfavorability ratings in the Gallup poll have also dropped tremendously, now at 41 percent, with higher favorability among Democrats at 71 percent. Her favorability was lower in 1992, but this is attributed to not being well known at the time. Gallup reports: Dogged by … [Read more...] about Gallup Shows Major Drop In Clinton’s Favorability
Poll: Trump Beats Hillary Clinton
A new poll erases any doubt that billionaire Donald Trump is now a serious candidate: it shows him beating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a face-to-face match-up: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump leads Democrat Hillary Clinton head-to-head, according to a new poll released Friday. The poll by SurveyUSA finds that matched up directly, Trump … [Read more...] about Poll: Trump Beats Hillary Clinton
Angela Merkel: Europe’s Conscience in the Face of a Refugee Crisis
The refugees making life-threatening journeys across the Mediterranean and through Europe have a new hero—German Chancellor Angela Merkel. While Europe has largely flailed in the face of the greatest such crisis since the end of World War II, Merkel has provided rare leadership. The most powerful country in Europe expects to take in 800,000 people this… … [Read more...] about Angela Merkel: Europe’s Conscience in the Face of a Refugee Crisis