WASHINGTON -- This summer's political madness was nicely captured by a confluence of events over the last few days: While global financial markets teetered, the campaign news was dominated by Donald Trump's personal feuds with journalists. Trump's insults directed toward Fox News' Megyn Kelly and his confrontation with Jorge Ramos, Univision's anchor, were bound to get … [Read more...] about Trump’s video game mastery
Vester Flanagan’s scary employee termination and his suicide notes (Jehovah told him to do it)
In the face of tragedy -- and a televised and new media broadcast shooting, and the pattern of copycats that suggest that if the revolution isn't televised live murders will be -- new facts are being released about the troubled and downright scary history of fired reporter "Bryce Williams," whose real name was Vester Flanegan. It's clear now that Flanegan planned and stalked … [Read more...] about Vester Flanagan’s scary employee termination and his suicide notes (Jehovah told him to do it)
Foo Fighters Rickroll Westboro Baptist Church
The Foo Fighters have come up with a fun way to counter the antics of the Westboro protesters by using music. Billboard.com reports, "Westboro Baptist Church targeted a Foo Fighters concert at Kansas City's Sprint Center on Friday, Aug. 21, and the band fired back -- with a Rickroll. The band arrived on the scene via a pickup truck, blasting Rick Astley’s 1987 single Never … [Read more...] about Foo Fighters Rickroll Westboro Baptist Church
Sanders Leads Clinton In Another New Hampshire Poll, Drawing Support From Both Moderates And Liberals
Bernie Sanders leads Hillary Clinton in a second poll in New Hampshire. Public Policy Polling reports: There’s been a big shift on the Democratic side since April as well. Bernie Sanders now leads the field in the state with 42% to 35% for Hillary Clinton, 6% for Jim Webb, 4% for Martin O’Malley, 2% for Lincoln Chafee, and 1% for Lawrence Lessig. The main story in New … [Read more...] about Sanders Leads Clinton In Another New Hampshire Poll, Drawing Support From Both Moderates And Liberals
Ted Cruz Needs Waaahmbulance
Ted Cruz doesn't want to answer a question asked him by Megyn Kelly. He would rather whine about being asked it. From TheHill.com: Perhaps Lindsey Graham will answer the question that Cruz won't answer. The former is rebuking the rhetoric about illegal immigrants coming from Donald Trump, as well as Trump's recent attack on Megyn Kelly. As for the question that Megyn … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Needs Waaahmbulance
Finally a National World War I Memorial
Our nation's capital is blessed with an abundance of splendid parks, statuary, monuments and memorials. But, as pointed out by the World War One Centennial Commission (the Commission), most of them honor "generals, presidents, statesmen and other individuals of distinction" and many of these commemorate the heroes and the battles of the American Revolution and the Civil … [Read more...] about Finally a National World War I Memorial
A Bizarre Election Cycle
I'm pushing 70 so I've been around for more than a few election cycles. In large part because of the Vietnam War I have been politically involved for most of my adult life. On the Wednesday following the 1968 elections I woke up to find that everyone I had voted for had lost, including family friend Wayne Morris, and then went down to the induction center to report for the … [Read more...] about A Bizarre Election Cycle
Virginia News Crew Shot, Killed While on Live Report UPDATE: Shooter former reporter shoots himself. He is dead.
UPDATED: The alleged shooter, William Epperly Vester Lee Flannagan II, age 41, as reported by CNN, has shot himself. He was pronounced dead at around 1pm EST. [Earlier it was not know Whether he had died, just that he was taken to hospital in critical condition.] According to most recent cable news reports, the young cameraman, Adam Ward, 27, grad of Virginia Tech, was … [Read more...] about Virginia News Crew Shot, Killed While on Live Report UPDATE: Shooter former reporter shoots himself. He is dead.
Trump’s ‘I Can’t Be Bought’ Argument
In a recent piece, counting the “many things that should make Americans wary if not outright scared about a potential Trump presidency,” I recited a long laundry list of this very rich man’s most appalling character flaws, egregious actions and disgusting remarks. The list included Trump’s boorishness, narcissism, misogyny, xenophobia, his calumny about Vietnam War hero … [Read more...] about Trump’s ‘I Can’t Be Bought’ Argument
Cartoon: Trump missing link
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: Trump missing link
Planned Parenthood and the Queen of Hearts (Guest Voice)
Planned Parenthood and the Queen of Hearts By Dick Polman Everyone has a beef about "the media," and here's mine: We typically highlight accusations of wrongdoing, but we typically bury the news when it turns out that the doer did no wrong. It's a habit best articulated by the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland: "Sentence first, verdict afterwards." That's the … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood and the Queen of Hearts (Guest Voice)
Trump Ejects Univision Reporter Amid Illegal Immigration Exchange
Univision reporter Jorge Ramos was kicked out of a Donald Trump event Tuesday in Dubuque, Iowa, which was followed by a testy exchange over illegal immigration that put the Republican candidate's famously combative nature on full display. Ramos was forcibly removed by security early in the press conference after he tried to ask Trump a question… … [Read more...] about Trump Ejects Univision Reporter Amid Illegal Immigration Exchange
Trump Bullies Fox. Fox Bites Back.
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)