As an Air Force veteran, I tend to focus on airplanes, air power and all things wild-blue-yonder. Not fair. Our servicemen and women in the other Services do an equally outstanding job of protecting our freedom. So, this weekend, here are some images of our sailors and their ships plying “the Seven Seas" or as they say about the U.S. Navy, “A global force for … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: Your U.S. Navy
Community II
In the post below I talked about the importance of a sense of community for we tribal human beings. I would like to share some personnel experiences. I have spent a great deal of time in central and eastern Oregon and believe me most of the area east of the Cascades is rural. The people there are conservative but of a libertarian strain. They grow marijuana for their own … [Read more...] about Community II
When Black Lives Didn’t Matter
The New York Times today presents a thought provoking editorial on “The Truth of 'Black Lives Matter' “ It provides several examples where black lives haven’t mattered in the past and how “efforts to portray the movement as inflammatory or anti-white ignore the long history of racism and violence against blacks in America." The Editorial concludes: The … [Read more...] about When Black Lives Didn’t Matter
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Pick the Deadliest Group
Pick the Deadliest Group by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Father Of Slain Virginia Journalist Says NRA Host Telling Him To Not "Become So Emotional" Is "Insulting And Disingenuous" --Now the time to fight tooth and nail for stronger, more intelligent U.S. gun control --A Columbine Parent Reflects on the Prospects for Gun Control --Hillary Taking on NRA in Quest … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Pick the Deadliest Group
Trump’s practical pledge
WASHINGTON -- Now we'll see whether the magic works inside the Republican Party's big and unruly tent as well as it did outside. Donald Trump's decision to sign a GOP loyalty oath -- pledging to support the party's eventual nominee, even if it's someone else -- was more practical than partisan. But does it make the ultimate outsider look like, pardon the strong … [Read more...] about Trump’s practical pledge
Why Public Employees Should Follow the Law, Not their Religious Beliefs (Guest Voice)
Why Public Employees Should Follow the Law, Not their Religious Beliefs by June Wise SAN DIEGO -- A Kentucky county clerk, Kim Davis, has stirred controversy for defying a federal court order to issue marriage licenses after the Supreme Court declared marriage a constitutional right for same-sex couples. She claims giving gay couples licenses to wed would violate her … [Read more...] about Why Public Employees Should Follow the Law, Not their Religious Beliefs (Guest Voice)
Trump’s Love for Hispanics
While presidential wannabe Donald Trump -- a very rich man, you know -- was professing his love for Latinos and Hispanics inside his swanky Trump Tower yesterday, it was a different story outside where Latino protesters had gathered to speak out against Trump’s offensive comments and proposed policies of mass deportations and the elimination of birthright citizenship. Read … [Read more...] about Trump’s Love for Hispanics
Cartoon: The Trump Effect
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Healing the nation’s wounds
SAN FRANCISCO -- We have a choice to make. We can look at both violence and racism as scourges that all of us must join together to fight. Or we can turn the issues of crime and policing into fodder for racial and political division. In principle, it shouldn't be hard to recognize two truths. Too many young African-Americans have been killed in … [Read more...] about Healing the nation’s wounds
No to a black Bond
[This post is taken from my blog, Chocolate Films] For the longest time, I was all for a black Bond, especially if the impeccable Idris Elba was playing the title role. I understand the fascination with the concept: Bond is an important part of Britain’s movie history and in some eyes, cultural identity. The problem is that the series is almost devoid of black British … [Read more...] about No to a black Bond
Cartoon: Kim Davis
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The Fundamentalist Mind
Following the controversy over the Kentucky county clerk going to jail for refusing to follow the law and issue marriage licenses to gay couples, it seemed like a good time to dust off this piece on the fundamentalist mindset from former GOP Capitol Hill staffer Mike Lofgren from truthout.org. Most estimates calculate the percentage of Republican voters who are … [Read more...] about The Fundamentalist Mind
No, Christianity Didn’t Make Her Do It.
If people claimed that Christianity required them to engage in racial discrimination, then would Ted Cruz approve? No, that isn't a rhetorical question, because racial discrimination in the name of Christianity has taken place before. Indeed, Bob Jones University became infamous for its racist policies. A March 2000 article in Christianity Today describes that college's … [Read more...] about No, Christianity Didn’t Make Her Do It.
How social media transformed the image of a drowned Syrian child into an iconic symbol
It has been described as the moment "humanity washed ashore." Heartbreaking photos of the tiny body of a 3-year-old Syrian boy lying face down on a Turkish beach have moved the world this week, in a way that countless photos of other refugees who drowned trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea have not. The boy, identified… … [Read more...] about How social media transformed the image of a drowned Syrian child into an iconic symbol
Cartoon: West and Refugee Flows
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The President’s Closing Thoughts on His Alaska Visit
Today is the last day of President Obama’s historic trip to Alaska and the Arctic. As he prepares to return to the hard reality of Washington D.C., he has jotted down some final thoughts. Here are some of them: On the final day of my trip to Alaska, I understand that I became the first president to travel above the Arctic Circle. I’m proud and happy I got to do it … [Read more...] about The President’s Closing Thoughts on His Alaska Visit
Why the foes of the Iran nuclear deal came up short against Obama
WASHINGTON — Determined foes of President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran had vowed to use August to fire up public opposition and to build a bipartisan majority in Congress to sink the landmark pact. Instead, the effort fizzled. The result gave a boost to a White House that has often had rocky relations with even… … [Read more...] about Why the foes of the Iran nuclear deal came up short against Obama
(Updates) Iran Nuclear Deal: Three More Votes Than Needed…
Update II: Today’s declarations of support for the Iran nuclear agreement by New Jersey Democrat Sen. Cory Booker and Democratic Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia and Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota bring the count of Senators backing the deal up to 37. The Wall Street Journal -- not a Liberal rag: Mr. Booker’s support for the deal is a blow to Senate Republicans … [Read more...] about (Updates) Iran Nuclear Deal: Three More Votes Than Needed…
Hillary Clinton’s Favorability Declines Except Among Partisan Democrats Who Ignore The Problem She Poses
The latest Washington Post-ABC News poll continues to show the trend of a decline in how Hillary Clinton is viewed: Fully, 53 percent have an unfavorable impression of her, the highest since April 2008 in Post-ABC surveys. That mark is eight percentage points higher than in July, though not as far from a Post-ABC poll in late May (49 percent). Intense views also run clearly … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Favorability Declines Except Among Partisan Democrats Who Ignore The Problem She Poses
Federal judge jails Kentucky clerk Kim Davis for refusing to issue marriage licenses
ASHLAND, Ky. — A federal judge ordered Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis jailed Thursday after finding her in contempt of court for ignoring his order to issue marriage licenses. U.S. District Judge David Bunning ordered Davis to remain in jail until she agrees to comply with his Aug. 12 order. She was led from the courtroom… … [Read more...] about Federal judge jails Kentucky clerk Kim Davis for refusing to issue marriage licenses