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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
Large Houses
My X-wife and I raised two sons in a 1300 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath house with a large yard. We got along really well in spite of the fact both of our sons were well over 6 feet tall when they graduated from high school. We had plenty of room, A kitchen, dinning room, living room and a large family room. About a block from me a lovely 2000 square foot house on about on … [Read more...] about Large Houses
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: David Letterman Retires
David Letterman Retires by Mike Peters OR RELATED INTEREST: Letterman retires with trademark cranky gags David Letterman retires in world where stupid pet tricks are now the norm On 2016 Republican presidential candidates and climate change Republicans Denounce Obama Speech Calling Climate Change Threat to National Security Mike Peters is recognized as one of … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: David Letterman Retires
Is Iraq winning?
Is Iraq winning? Believe someone who works for peace? Frankly, he should shut up about war, right? I'm just saying even Americans can be tolerant of the peaceniks polluting our robustitude. Here's a guy who says ISIS isn't winning. He believes Iraq is doing okay and Obama's policy is wise... Go figure. Even after the loss of Palmyra. America should help … [Read more...] about Is Iraq winning?
Scientist: Aliens will be bear-sized
Shayne Jacopian for redOrbit.com – @ShayneJacopian In a universe with countless planets, there's a good chance that some of them can, and do, support life. Scientists aren't sure what any of these aliens will look like, but a Univerity of Barcelona scientist makes a statistical argument that most will weigh about 700 pounds. That means they'll… … [Read more...] about Scientist: Aliens will be bear-sized
Administration Huffs & Puffs Over Bin Laden Exposé But Doesn’t Blow Sy Hersh’s House Down
VIDEO SEIZED DURING MAY 2011 RAID SHOWS BIN LADEN WATCHING TELEVISION Official Washington ramped up its pushback against investigative reporter Seymour Hersh's recent exposé? with the release this week of nearly 80 previously classified documents and books and other materials seized from Osama bin Laden's compound during the raid by Navy Seals in May 2011, but the … [Read more...] about Administration Huffs & Puffs Over Bin Laden Exposé But Doesn’t Blow Sy Hersh’s House Down
Book Review: The Great Lester: Ventriloquism’s Renaissance Man: by David Erskine Foreword by Jeff Dunham
Who was "The Great Lester," why was he "great" and why is it that probably 95 percent of the American public never heard of him and his story? David Erskine's "The Great Lester: Ventriloquism's Renaissance Man" (with a foreward by highly popular ventriloquist Jeff Dunham) tells the bittersweet tale -- a tale at times so dramatic, joyous and ultimately sad that it just begs to … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Great Lester: Ventriloquism’s Renaissance Man: by David Erskine Foreword by Jeff Dunham
Progressive frenemies
WASHINGTON -- You probably think there is a big struggle over the Democratic Party's soul and the meaning of progressivism. After all, that's what the media talk about incessantly, often with a lot of help from the parties involved in the rumble. Earlier this month, Gov. Jack Markell of Delaware, a proud Democratic centrist, published a thoughtful essay on The … [Read more...] about Progressive frenemies