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
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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)
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
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