In the circus called American politics, Confederate-Americans have risen from their slumber to protect their collective ego from actions taken by Republican-Americans. For decades, Republican-Americans sat idle while Confederate-Americans claimed that their most-cherished emblem represented “southern pride” and “southern heritage”. Then, Republican-Americans began to … [Read more...] about Republican-Americans v. Confederate-Americans
The Best Quote So Far re Confederate Flag Taken Down
The crowd of souls, already fanning themselves in the heat of the day, gathered all around the capital flagpole, cheering USA USA USA and singing as the flag came down low, a pop tune da da da da, da da da da, oh ay, Goodbye...da da da da, da da da da, oh ay, Goodbye. Honor guard, black and white, handles the confederate flag with trained military respect, and once flag … [Read more...] about The Best Quote So Far re Confederate Flag Taken Down
Factcheck.org And Other Fact Checkers Debunk Clinton Statements During CNN Interview
While Hillary Clinton generally evaded answering questions during her interview on CNN, she did repeat the same false statements she previously told about her use of a private email server, added a new lie, and was also corrected by Factcheck.org for an incorrect statement she made about Republicans on immigration. They first summarized some of her incorrect statements on the … [Read more...] about Factcheck.org And Other Fact Checkers Debunk Clinton Statements During CNN Interview
Bringing down a twisted fantasy
WASHINGTON -- For most of my life, a flag representing white supremacist violence against black people flew at the capitol of my native state. It is a very big deal that this emblem of hatred and oppression is finally coming down. Gov. Nikki Haley was expansive after the state Legislature finished action early Thursday on a bill consigning the Confederate battle flag to … [Read more...] about Bringing down a twisted fantasy
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: Freedom Bakery
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 Daryl Cagle Cartoon: Freedom Bakery
Politix Update: Why Bernie Sanders, Like Eugene McCarthy, Will Fail
Nor law, nor duty bade me fight / Nor public men, nor cheering crowds / A lonely impulse of delight / Drove to this tumult in the clouds. ~ W.B. YEATS If you weren't coming home in a pine box or wheelchair from Vietnam, the year 1968 was tremendously exciting, and among the waves of change roiling American society none was quite as dramatic as Eugene McCarthy's … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Why Bernie Sanders, Like Eugene McCarthy, Will Fail
Another Spat About A Religious Monument
The Puritans of the Colonial Era would have loved to live in Oklahoma, where religious disputes are a favorite pastime. The current religious brouhaha in the Sooner State pertains to a religious monument that has been set up on the grounds of the state’s capitol. Here is an excerpt of a June 30th AP report published by ABC News: A Ten Commandments monument on the … [Read more...] about Another Spat About A Religious Monument
Dear Jeb: that soundbite was not a gaffe
Sometimes you can't avoid the 2016 presidential candidate blather. On Wednesday, the New Hampshire Union Leader published highlights of an interview with Jeb Bush. The soundbite that was quickly heard around the world was this: “... people should work longer hours ..." Bush immediately back-pedaled, insisting that he meant we need fewer people working part-time. … [Read more...] about Dear Jeb: that soundbite was not a gaffe
Jeb Bush and the Republican Clown Car
I have said for some time that neither of the candidates from Florida, Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush are the sharpest knives in the kitchen. Josh Marshall over at TPM takes on Jeb Bush. We've Met the Doofus. And He is Jeb. It goes without saying that it's probably not good politics to say your plan to move the country forward is that everyone needs to work longer hours. It … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush and the Republican Clown Car
(Updates) Medicare-Covered End-of-Life Counseling Proposed
Update: The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and other news sources are providing additional details on Medicare’s plans to reimburse doctors for “conversations with patients about whether and how they would want to be kept alive if they became too sick to speak for themselves.” New York Times: "The new plan is expected to be approved and to take effect in January, … [Read more...] about (Updates) Medicare-Covered End-of-Life Counseling Proposed
Three Pinocchios for Hillary Clinton
The Washington Post which, along with the New York Times and others, has not treated Hillary Clinton with kid gloves on the e-mail issue and other controversies, takes one more “deep look” at the “e-mail controversy.” The Post launches off quoting excerpts from Clinton’s July 7 CNN interview: Everything I did was permitted. There was no law. There was no … [Read more...] about Three Pinocchios for Hillary Clinton
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Bill Cosby’s Deposition
Bill Cosby's Deposition by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Finally, a vindication of Bill Cosby’s accusers --Bill Cosby could stand trial after he admitted using date-rape drugs --Bill Cosby, dead to us">New York Daily News --Bill Cosby's point of no return --Whoopi Goldberg Goes Bonkers on Bill Cosby Critics: ‘I’m Sick of This Bull’ (Video) Mike Peters is … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Bill Cosby’s Deposition
The Death of the Confederacy
Is this the final nail of the old confederacy ? We can hope so. Joe's post covers it here but I would add some personal notes. My family on my fathers side has been in this country since well before the Revolutionary War. They were plantation owners in the south and held slaves. They fought valiantly for the Confederacy but I'm not proud of them. The slaves often took … [Read more...] about The Death of the Confederacy
Coming Down Soon: South Carolina Votes to Remove Confederate Flag From State House
South Carolina legislators decided to remove the Confederate flag from a Confederate memorial on State House grounds. The final vote in the the House of Representatives was 94 to 20.The decision came after a day of debate on the House floor. Earlier this week, the state senate voted 37-3 to remove the flag. From there, the… … [Read more...] about Coming Down Soon: South Carolina Votes to Remove Confederate Flag From State House
Clinton Avoids Saying Anything As Large Crowds Turn Out To Hear Sanders On The Issues
Hillary Clinton gave her first national media interview since announcing her candidacy, following a period of evading the press. She spent the interview (transcript here), as she invariably does when interviewed, avoiding answering any questions and playing the victim. A better reporter would have pinned her down better with follow up questions. I wonder if she will ever dare … [Read more...] about Clinton Avoids Saying Anything As Large Crowds Turn Out To Hear Sanders On The Issues
Charging $100,000 to Help Wounded Warriors?
Comments have been made recently about “the Clintons” “charging $100,000” for a White House sleepover. Pretty sleazy you say. But then there is this According to ABC News, “Former President George W. Bush charged $100,000 to speak at a charity fundraiser for U.S. military veterans severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.” ABC adds, “former First Lady Laura Bush … [Read more...] about Charging $100,000 to Help Wounded Warriors?
Strange Politics: A Matter of Heritage
Consider the following hypothetical scenario. Suppose that modern-day Jewish citizens of Germany were displaying the Nazi Swastika and claiming that it represented their German heritage. The Nazi Swastika was created to represent people who tried to kill all Jews. It is one thing to display it in a museum or a history book as part of a history lesson. It is another thing to … [Read more...] about Strange Politics: A Matter of Heritage
Emotional Correctness vs. Political Correctness
Progressive activist and pundit Sally Kohn offers a radical message: emotional correctness beats the political kind. Check out her TED talk. Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Lisa Falkenberg sounds a similar call in The Houston Chronicle. Overnight, Betty became a bigot - or, at least, that's how the 74-year-old Brazoria County grandmother fears people will … [Read more...] about Emotional Correctness vs. Political Correctness
The Past Through Pictures VI
Today we will take our photo adventure south of Munich. This is Lake Starnberg (Starnbergersee): This is the beautiful little town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Bavarian Alps. A popular ski resort in the winter and a fun place to sit in a beer garden in the summer at least until the almost daily thunderstorm comes rolling out of the … [Read more...] about The Past Through Pictures VI
Obama Administration to Target Segregation with New Rules for Cities
The Obama administration is set to resuscitate the Fair Housing Act of 1968's mandate to forcibly reduce segregation, in a bid to racially integrate neighborhoods, making it hard for cities to disobey the law. "The Obama administration will announce long-awaited rules designed to repair the law’s unfulfilled promise and promote the kind of racially integrated neighborhoods … [Read more...] about Obama Administration to Target Segregation with New Rules for Cities