I'm am unapologetic bleeding heart who believes that my right to be free from the threat of terrorism must be counterbalanced by my right to be free from government overreach. But as forthright and constitutionally sound as that view may be, too few politicians have shared it in the years since the 9/11 attacks rocked the national boat. That seems to have changed this week … [Read more...] about Politix Update: We’ve Come A Long Way Since The 9/11 Attacks, Or Have We?
Humoring the Headlines (Guest Voice)
Humoring the Headlines by Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO? Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that “all of Israel is behind the Cavaliers” in the NBA championship series because its coach David Blatt is an Israeli American. He added that he’s a big fan of the team’s Jewish superstar L’Chaim James. * Republican presidential hopefuls are attending an “economic summit” at Disney World … [Read more...] about Humoring the Headlines (Guest Voice)
Is this Marco Rubio’s Moment?
Is this Florida Sen. Marco's "moment?" Brent Budowsky, writing in The Hill, concludes: it well could be. And his reasoning is indeed sound, if his language is (quite corretly) blunt (as is his accuracy): Sen. Marco Rubio (Fla.) is the most interesting GOP presidential candidate in the 2016 field, a field that is becoming a party embarrassment and will soon have more … [Read more...] about Is this Marco Rubio’s Moment?
The paradox of fundamentalism
WASHINGTON -- The rise of fundamentalism and religious ultra-orthodoxy has taken much of the West by surprise. But the shock is not limited to the world's well-off democracies. For most of the 20th century, secular and usually left-leaning advocates of national liberation in the Third World fought twin battles: against Western colonialism, and against what they saw as … [Read more...] about The paradox of fundamentalism
Conservative Trolls Go After Beau Biden
Conservative Trolls Go After Beau Biden by Dick Polman Way back in 1954, Army lawyer Joseph Welch famously rebuked right-wing demagogue Joe McCarthy: "Have you no sense of decency, sir?" One can only imagine what Welch would say today about the vile Internet trolls who can't curb their hatred even when somebody dies. The trolls' reaction to Beau Biden's passing speaks … [Read more...] about Conservative Trolls Go After Beau Biden
High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes Mice Fat And Lazy
In the past few decades, high fructose corn syrup has reached unprecedented levels in the American diet as it appears more in soft drinks and some baked goods. The highly processed product of converting sugars in corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup now accounts for 10 percent of U.S. citizens’ caloric intake. While many studies have… … [Read more...] about High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes Mice Fat And Lazy
Lincoln Chafee Enters Race For Democratic Nomination–Attacks Clinton On Iraq
Lincoln Chafee has become the fourth candidate for the Democratic nomination, becoming the third liberal to enter the race along with front-runner Hillary Clinton. Bloomberg reported earlier in the day: Chafee, 62, left the governor’s mansion in January and announced in April he had formed an exploratory committee. He has said he would focus a presidential campaign on growing … [Read more...] about Lincoln Chafee Enters Race For Democratic Nomination–Attacks Clinton On Iraq
Limbaugh to GOP: Don’t accept Caitlyn Jenner (Get Ready for some Republicans to fall in line)
Here it is, folks (as he did). You can BET money now in Vegas that more Republicans will inch over to this line since it has been announced by the party's chief intellectual strategist and perception shaper: Rush Limbaugh. You hear it here first. And you can guess what he said, can't you? In case you haven't been able to predict his comments so far, here it … [Read more...] about Limbaugh to GOP: Don’t accept Caitlyn Jenner (Get Ready for some Republicans to fall in line)
Clinton Resumes Fall In Polls And Having Problems With Liberal Donors
Yesterday's polling results out of Iowa were somewhat negative for Clinton with 66 percent of Democratic caucus goers concerned that the Clinton scandals could affect her in the general election. It gets far worse in two additional polls released today. After her temporary bounce after declaring her candidacy, Clinton's favorability rating is again falling and more people … [Read more...] about Clinton Resumes Fall In Polls And Having Problems With Liberal Donors
George Stephanopoulos’ Big Mistake
They say, "Where there's smoke there's fire." Or some say, "They're just blowing smoke." Trust me: there's smoke AND fire around the high-paid host of ABC 's "This Week" and co-host of "Good Morning America" when it comes to having violated a basic tenet of responsible journalists. Forget about the predictable and tiresome partisan-motivated demonizations and typical 21st … [Read more...] about George Stephanopoulos’ Big Mistake
GOP Congress More Extreme Than Democrats
Christopher Ingraham quantifies the obvious on The Washington Post's Wonkblog. Political scientists have known for years that political polarization is largely a one-sided phenomenon: in recent decades the Republican Party has moved to the right much faster than Democrats have moved to the left. As Thomas Mann of the Brookings Institution has described it, "Republicans have … [Read more...] about GOP Congress More Extreme Than Democrats
Cartoon: Too many GOP Candidates
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Iowa Caucus Poll Shows Strong Support For Clinton But Concerns Over Scandals In General Election; Clinton Falling In National Polls
The latest Iowa Poll reported by The Des Moines Register continues to show Hillary Clinton with on overwhelming lead over her Democratic challengers but there is some potential bad news regarding the effects of the Clinton scandals: At least 70 percent of likely Democratic Iowa caucusgoers say they aren't bothered by any one of three issues that Clinton opponents have pushed … [Read more...] about Iowa Caucus Poll Shows Strong Support For Clinton But Concerns Over Scandals In General Election; Clinton Falling In National Polls
Poll: Hillary Clinton’s Unfavorability Rating Hits 14-Year-High
Hillary Clinton has hit a speed bump in her presidential run. A new CNN/ORC poll finds the Democratic front-runner unfavorability rating hits a 14-year-high. Maybe she isn't as strong as the Democrats first thought. “A growing number of people say she is not honest and trustworthy (57%, up from 49% in March), less than half feel she cares about people like them (47%, down … [Read more...] about Poll: Hillary Clinton’s Unfavorability Rating Hits 14-Year-High
Islamic State’s destruction of antiquities takes Middle East back to Stone Age
Islamic State’s destruction of antiquities takes Middle East back to Stone Agem By Boaz Bismuth/JNS.org It seems that nobody gets upset anymore about severed heads in Iraq and in Syria, the work of Islamic State jihadist terrorists. At a certain point, even atrocities become routine. But the destruction of antiquities is a completely different story. Maybe that is why … [Read more...] about Islamic State’s destruction of antiquities takes Middle East back to Stone Age
Octotillo Wind Fails to Produce for the Second Year in a Row (Guest Voice)
Octotillo Wind Fails to Produce for the Second Year in a Row (Guest Voice) Fraud issue heightened by 2nd year of weak wind energy output. So why isn't the federal government taking action? By Miriam Raftery May 29, 2015 (Ocotillo) – Last year, our award-winning investigative story, Was It Fraud? raised serious questions over why Pattern Energy’s Ocotillo Wind Energy … [Read more...] about Octotillo Wind Fails to Produce for the Second Year in a Row (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: FIFA Soccer Scandal
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Politix Update: Objects In Your Mirror Are Not As Close As They Appear
Although the Iowa caucuses are eight months distant, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's air of inevitability has been burst like so many balloons. Or so we are led to believe. Fuggedabout her 50 point leads in the polls, a big war chest, formidable campaign organization, and a level of popularity and name recognition to kill for. An obscure senator … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Objects In Your Mirror Are Not As Close As They Appear
Fox News Repeatedly Makes Fun of and Misgenders Caitlyn Jenner
When I was in Spain brought in by Newsweek's bureau and regular stringer to help out on a big story right before the death of General Francisco Franco, the Newsweek stinger pointed to a big rally of pro-government attendees at what would be Franco's last speech. "These are not nice people," he said, pointing to the crowd. Fox News staffers cannot be compared to Francoists, … [Read more...] about Fox News Repeatedly Makes Fun of and Misgenders Caitlyn Jenner
Earth Quake Swarm
There have been a swarm of earth quakes on the subduction zone zone off the Oregon coast the last 24 hours. Five quakes 6.0 to 4.3 off Oregon Coast since Sunday NEWPORT, Ore. - Strong earthquakes rumbled off the Oregon coast overnight Sunday and into Monday, but they appeared too distant to cause any problems. The most recent one to hit was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake at … [Read more...] about Earth Quake Swarm