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Hillary Clinton vs. The Press: Why Press Coverage Is Important
With Clinton only taking rare questions from reporters, and generally only providing evasive answers, an increasing amount of the campaign coverage has turned to Hillary Clinton avoiding the press. McClatchy, one of the country's better news services, has joined in: Here’s how Hillary Clinton campaigned for president this week: She took a private 15-minute tour of a bike shop … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton vs. The Press: Why Press Coverage Is Important
Who Wins In A Supersized G.O.P. Presidential Nomination Race?
Why Chris Christie Will Be The Next POTUS A Super Tuesday Away From Double Digits The View From The U.S. Virgin Islands By JOHN McCARTHY TMV Columnist The eighteen Republicans running for president in 2016 are wise to try to make foreign policy the lead issue in the next POTUS election. Not because Hillary Clinton is especially vulnerable on Benghazi, but because … [Read more...] about Who Wins In A Supersized G.O.P. Presidential Nomination Race?
Nebraska To End The Death Penalty?
This story has not gotten enough play. In the very conservative very red state of Nebraska the unicameral legislature has voted 32-17 to end the death penalty in that state. The measure, which passed Wednesday on a 32-15 vote, faces a promised veto from Gov. Pete Ricketts. "No one has traveled the state more than I have in the past 18 months, and everywhere I go there is … [Read more...] about Nebraska To End The Death Penalty?
Fruitvale Station: Heartbreakingly Brilliant
Here is a snippet of my blog about one of the most heartbreaking and powerful films I have ever seen. Fruitvale Station probably packs more of a punch today than it did during the time it was released. Anyway, check it out. ... I remember hearing about the Oscar Grant case in 2009 and shrugging my shoulders. Unfortunately, there was nothing shocking about what happened to … [Read more...] about Fruitvale Station: Heartbreakingly Brilliant
Sipping On Chamomile Tea Helps Women Live Better, Longer
In the search for the fountain of youth, our culture has become obsessed with anti-aging supplements and fad diets touted for boosting longevity. However, the secret to a long and healthy life has been around for thousands of years in an herbal brew. According a recent study published in the journal The Gerontologist, drinking chamomile tea… … [Read more...] about Sipping On Chamomile Tea Helps Women Live Better, Longer
Debate Dilemma: How to Cull the Republican Herd (Guest Voice)
Debate Dilemma: How to Cull the Republican Herd By Dick Polman This is more daunting than a Rubik's cube: How in the world do you fit as many as 18 Republican candidates on one debate stage? The GOP has no clue how to do it. At a party confab last weekend, a top official said, "I think there's a consensus to cap it between nine and 12," but another official quickly … [Read more...] about Debate Dilemma: How to Cull the Republican Herd (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Irish Four Leaf Clover
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Kung fu superstar Chan launches film and television academy
Action star Jackie Chan (center), actress Xu Fan (left) and actor Zhang Guoli attend the launch of the Jackie Chan Film and Television Academy in Wuhan, Hubei province on May 20. [Photo/Chinanews.com] China's kung fu superstar Jackie Chan has the new title of dean after launching his first school, the Jackie Chan Film and Television Academy,… … [Read more...] about Kung fu superstar Chan launches film and television academy
Fox News Doesn’t Want to Lose the White House Again
I don't often concern myself with the "small d" democratic integrity of the Republican Party but I was more than a little shocked to read Fox News will be assuming the role of making the first GOP presidential debate more manageable and, I would have to think, make the ultimate winner more electable. This week the network announced that for the first Republican debate in … [Read more...] about Fox News Doesn’t Want to Lose the White House Again
Number Of Self-Identified Social Liberals Ties Social Conservatives
I tend to minimize the importance of Gallup polls on self-identification by label as they are largely influenced by the effects of the right to demonize the word liberal. Polls based on specific political positions have typically showed more people taking liberal positions than calling themselves liberal. It is of interest that a new Gallup poll shows that the number of those … [Read more...] about Number Of Self-Identified Social Liberals Ties Social Conservatives
A weekend picture
I haven't been posting pictures that much recently in part because of for the first time in a few months I have actually been posting content and opinions. So here is a picture. It's that time of year when the Iris is in bloom. … [Read more...] about A weekend picture
A Holiday Weekend Of Whine And Roses
It is Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. The holiday originally was called Decoration Day and was a day of remembrance for Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include soldiers who died in any war. As always, I've hung an American flag outside of Kiko's House. As always, I will keep the weekend simple. Perhaps we’ll … [Read more...] about A Holiday Weekend Of Whine And Roses
White Fragility
Aurin Squire discusses "white fragility" on Talking Points Memo. The most dangerous uprising that's threatening America's stability isn't black protests in places like Ferguson or Baltimore. It's taking place among an aging white majority that is losing its bearing on reality and destroying the gears of government, media and public welfare. At its center is an inexplicable, … [Read more...] about White Fragility
Ireland Has Voted to Legalize Gay Marriage
In a country that was once the womb of the Catholic Church, incubating incredibly young Irish men into celibate priests, and then exporting them to the USA and other parts of the world... In a country wherein the Head of the Irish nation publicly condemned the Catholic church's coverups of sexual abuse of children and women in Ireland and environs, shaming the powers that … [Read more...] about Ireland Has Voted to Legalize Gay Marriage
Will social media ever be the primary driver in electing a president?
A piece by Ryan Cooper in The Week raises an interesting, if overstated, point that 2016 could be the first election in which the political press is sidelined. He argues that politicians are becoming so adept at using social media that they can effectively get their messages out unaided by the reporters who typically follow them around, literally and metaphorically. He adds … [Read more...] about Will social media ever be the primary driver in electing a president?
Republican Governors
Popular Republican governors were thought to be the Republicans best hope in 2016. But a funny thing happened, those Republican governors are no longer all that popular in their own states as TPMs Tierney Sneed points out: All four of the GOP governors with 2016 ambitions are facing budget shortfalls back home that their critics would argue are disasters of their own doing. … [Read more...] about Republican Governors
Jeb Bush Set to Become an Instant Foreign Policy Wonk (Updated)
Update: Should Bobby Jindal be fancying another fatuous foray into far-flung foreign fiefdoms to flaunt his fledgling foreign flair, he will first have to feud with some fastidious fellows in his legislature: Louisiana legislators clipped Gov. Bobby Jindal’s wings Thursday by inserting wording into the state budget that would require the governor’s office to pay … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush Set to Become an Instant Foreign Policy Wonk (Updated)
Mike Huckabee Backs Josh Duggar Calls Child Molestation “Inexcusable” but “Forgivable”
Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee is in full hypocrite mode, affirming support for Josh Duggar, saying the child molestation incidents a "regrettable." Huckabee wrote on Facebook: “No purpose whatsoever is served by those who are now trying to discredit Josh or his family by sensationalizing the story. Good people make mistakes and do regrettable and even … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee Backs Josh Duggar Calls Child Molestation “Inexcusable” but “Forgivable”
How David Letterman Taught the World to Sing
I have watched Wednesday night’s Late Show With David Letterman finale three times already, and I am still not sure if Dave went on to create that iconic Coca-Cola ad campaign or not… Letterman ended his 33-year run in late-night television in much the same manner in which he began it: with wit, self-deprecation, absurdity, sincerity,… … [Read more...] about How David Letterman Taught the World to Sing