This is the 35th anniversary of the eruption of Mt St Helens. It is an event that those of us who were here will never forget. I am thinking of my friend Connie Kaseweter Pullen who lost a dear brother that day - I lost a dear friend. Connie and I got together when she googled her brother Bob's name and was directed to my post on the 25th anniversary. Some 30 years later … [Read more...] about Mt St Helens 35 Years Later
Seymour Hersh’s Bin Laden Exposé Reveals Hypocrisy Of The Chattering Classes
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING PIONEER IDA TARBELL There is a back story to the back story that underpins Seymour Hersh's controversial new exposé claiming that the Obama administration lied about virtually everything having to do with the death of Osama bin Laden: If as a journalist you buck the official line, expect to be castigated not just by the people spouting that line, … [Read more...] about Seymour Hersh’s Bin Laden Exposé Reveals Hypocrisy Of The Chattering Classes
Defending the greatest film of all time
To be honest, it was outrageous that I even had to do this. As far as I am concerned, The Godfather is the greatest film of all time - not just my favourite - THE greatest film of all time. Let me back up. I have a mate, Alec, who has started a film orientated podcast. The idea is to put various films on trial. He has done one about The Shining and Prometheus. I am … [Read more...] about Defending the greatest film of all time
A gift basket for Clinton from the GOP
WASHINGTON -- At this point in the campaign, do you see the Republican presidential hopeful who's going to beat Hillary Clinton? I didn't think so. Not if what we're watching now is the best they can do. Maybe a thoroughbred will emerge from the coming debates, assuming the party finds a way to cram all the candidates onto the same stage. So far, however, most of the … [Read more...] about A gift basket for Clinton from the GOP
Nepal: A Brave Marine’s Photos (Updated)
Update: Cpl. Sara A. Medina’s Marine Corps portfolio includes more than 400 photographs covering various Marine Corps relief efforts, missions, exercises and a score of photographs on the Marine Corps support of President Obama’s trip to and visit to Australia to attend the G-20 Leaders Summit in 2014 (below). Her entire portfolio can be viewed here. The Marine Corps … [Read more...] about Nepal: A Brave Marine’s Photos (Updated)
SciFi Weekend: Arrow; Mad Men; Agent Carter; Agents of SHIELD; Person of Interest; The Blacklist; Gotham and Twin Peaks
I was surprised to see Arrow ending its third season in a way much like one of the possible endings I see for Mad Men. Although Don Draper doesn't currently have a comparable woman in his life, I can easily see him ending the series starting over with a new life in California. As for Oliver Queen, there is little doubt that a new threat to Starling City will bring him back. The … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Arrow; Mad Men; Agent Carter; Agents of SHIELD; Person of Interest; The Blacklist; Gotham and Twin Peaks
DoD Admits Invasion of Texas Associated with “Jade Helm 15” (Guest Voice)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Nil Admirari): DoD Secretary Ashton B. Carter admitted today there will be an invasion of Texas associated with the "Jade Helm 15" U.S. military exercise that has many Texans worried their state will be placed under martial law. Ashton cautioned Texans the invasion "isn't the kind you are so concerned about." "The DoD is going to use one-fourth of its … [Read more...] about DoD Admits Invasion of Texas Associated with “Jade Helm 15” (Guest Voice)
The Bush Years: An Explainer (Guest Voice)
The Bush Years: An Explainer By Tina Dupuy This week in Nevada, Jeb Bush accidentally declared he's running for president to reporters. He was supposed to say, "if I run" and instead said, "I'm running for president!" So now that it's official, I feel it's my duty to explain the Bush years to younger/amnesiac Americans who may not remember what life was like before … [Read more...] about The Bush Years: An Explainer (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Jeb Bush and Dubyah
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Iraqi troops fail to retake Ramadi, flee Islamic State
IRBIL, Iraq — Iraqi security forces attempting to retake control of the western city of Ramadi were routed in heavy fighting Sunday in the worst defeat for Iraq's central government since Islamic State militants stormed across the country last June. In a replay of last year's military debacle, elite units fled the area, leaving several hundred… … [Read more...] about Iraqi troops fail to retake Ramadi, flee Islamic State
Clinton’s Unethical Behavior Has Already Been Well Established–And It Has Nothing To Do With The Right
As I discussed once again yesterday, many Democrats are ignoring the serious ethical breaches which have been written about Hillary Clinton, both in the past couple of months and further back, from liberal as well as conservative sources. To a certain degree the right gives her cover as, in addition to the many proven accusations against her raised by the left, there are … [Read more...] about Clinton’s Unethical Behavior Has Already Been Well Established–And It Has Nothing To Do With The Right
Marco Rubio Steps In It
On FOX "news" today Marco Rubio stepped in the same dung pile that Jeb Bush has been trying to get out of for a week. Now I have never thought that Rubio was the sharpest knife in the kitchen but apparently his learning curve is very long indeed. Josh Marshall is a bit more polite although now that I think about it maybe not: another is the fact that Marco Rubio just doesn't … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio Steps In It
“The Swiftboating of Hillary Clinton”
Peter Daou, has been a longtime advisor to the Clinton Global Initiative, and also was digital advisor to Hillary Clinton on her campaigns, and is a veteran internet pundit. The New York Times once called him " "one of the most prominent political bloggers in the nation" and the Washington Post labelled him the "Yoda of the blogosphere." He makes the case made by many: that … [Read more...] about “The Swiftboating of Hillary Clinton”
Clinton Attacks: Beware of the Real Source and Intent
As I have indicated in past articles, I am keeping my powder dry on Hillary Clinton. I will decide whether to vote for her based on facts and issues. That decision will not be based on rumors, innuendo, unproven allegations... It will not be based on what bloggers quote other bloggers who quote newspapers which in turn quote, or misquote, pundits and books such as … [Read more...] about Clinton Attacks: Beware of the Real Source and Intent
Bruce Bartlett on Fox News
Former Reagan and Bush (Sr.) economist Bruce Bartlett has published a thorough history and analysis of Fox News and its effect on American politics. It does not contain a lot of new information to those who follow politics closely but is worth a read. Here are the high points: A history of the small but distinct liberal bias in mainstream media before the rise of … [Read more...] about Bruce Bartlett on Fox News
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: ISIS Zits Parody
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Jeb Bush thinks an Apple watch can replace health insurance
I am not making this up. Jeb Bush told some folks in Arizona that ObamaCare should be replaced with wearable tech like his Apple watch. Please, Jeb, tell us what it is about a federal health insurance system that is contrary to a "consumer-directed model, where people are engaged in making health care decisions for themselves." Having a device that tells a diabetic … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush thinks an Apple watch can replace health insurance
Newt Gingrich and the Philadelphia train crash
The crash appears to have had more complicated causes than, say, a sleepy or incompetent engineer. In fact, the engineer has been questioned about the crash and has earned the respect of FBI investigators for being "extremely cooperative" according to the New York Times. And now it seems that the train may have been hit by something just before it … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich and the Philadelphia train crash
Cartoon: Kim enjoying his last execution
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Bobby Jindal Says Obama Isn’t Killing ISIS Leaders – The Same Day US Kills ISIS Leader (Guest Voice)
On the very same day that he U.S. killed a top leader of the Islamic State, one of many ISIS leaders killed by a U.S.-led coalition targeting the terrorist group, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R-Exorcist) told the Iowa National Security Summit that President Obama - wait for it - has been weak on ISIS and suggested… … [Read more...] about Bobby Jindal Says Obama Isn’t Killing ISIS Leaders – The Same Day US Kills ISIS Leader (Guest Voice)