Updated | After a tense and unpredictable night, the U.K. 2015 general election looks set to conclude with a remarkably unexpected result with David Cameron remaining as prime minister, commanding an overall majority in parliament and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg stepping down. At 10pm on Thursday night the first exit polls suggested the Conservatives could… … [Read more...] about Conservatives Sweep to Unexpected Victory in U.K. Election
Michael Blake: A Life That Mattered
Michael Blake died last week. You probably don’t know the name. You probably don’t know about his life. You probably don’t know most of what he wrote. That’s probably because he didn’t write diet and exercise books. Or cookbooks. Or “feel good” books. Or books about celebrities. Or books that advanced junk science or conspiracy theories. Michael Blake fused history … [Read more...] about Michael Blake: A Life That Mattered
What Media Doesnt Cover: Baltimore
I spoke with several persons from Baltimore this week. What are we not hearing about Baltimore on the news? I asked. Barrage. Dozens of ideas about what is actually going on in Baltimore vs what is covered in the perpetual loops on tv news, for instance. One of the repeating ideas/thoughts was that the mayor of the city of Baltimore was struggling to keep all … [Read more...] about What Media Doesnt Cover: Baltimore
Best Seat in the House for the V-E Day Anniversary Flyover
[icopyright one button toolbar] Update: Read more about V-E Day here Original Post: Friday, May 8, marks the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. May 8, 1945, was the day the Allies of World War II formally accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. It marked the end of a long, horrible and costly war in Europe, a … [Read more...] about Best Seat in the House for the V-E Day Anniversary Flyover
Throwback Thursday: Hillary 1984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h3G-lMZxjo Those running against Hillary Clinton need an ad like this one from eight years ago. Originally posted at Liberal Values … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Hillary 1984
Los Angeles Times Parent Company Buys San Diego UT Newspaper
Los Angeles Times Parent Company Buys San Diego UT Newspaper by Chris Jennewein SAN DIEGO (SDONA) -- The U-T San Diego newspaper was sold Thursday to Tribune Publishing, owner of the Los Angeles Times, for $85 million. The sale was announced in a breaking-news email alert from the San Diego newspaper. It ends 146 years of private ownership of the newspaper. The U-T’s … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Times Parent Company Buys San Diego UT Newspaper
Onward Through The Fog: Has America Become The New Rome?
(Portions of this post were originally published in June 2011) When did America became Rome? That is, when did it forswear faith in its leaders and morality for greed and decadence? That question is no more or less relevant today than it was four or fourteen years ago, but came up in a backhanded sort of way in a discussion on a recent post on Hillary Clinton's … [Read more...] about Onward Through The Fog: Has America Become The New Rome?
How Netanyahu’s election victory became a political rout
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arriving at the weekly cabinet meeting, April 19, 2015. (photo credit: Flash90/Olivier Fitoussi, Pool) At approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday, after 42 days of grueling negotiations and just two hours before the final deadline, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed his name to the final coalition agreement he needs to inaugurate his fourth … [Read more...] about How Netanyahu’s election victory became a political rout
Muhammad Cartoon Stimulus and Response… and Repeat
Muhammad Cartoon Stimulus and Response... and Repeat By Daryl Cagle We just saw yet another terror attack provoked by cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, this time at a "Draw Muhammad" cartoon contest in Garland, Texas. A competent cop shot two home-grown terrorist gunmen before much damage was done. The event was organized by a right-wing group called "Stop Islamization of … [Read more...] about Muhammad Cartoon Stimulus and Response… and Repeat
Cartoon: Lone Star Lunatics
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 Cartoon: Lone Star Lunatics
Court Of Appeals Slams NSA’s Telephony Metadata Collection Program
The United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals has found that the telephony metadata collection program of the NSA violates section 215 of the Patriot Act. The opinion is unanimous from a three judge panel and was written by Judge Gerard E. Lynch. For those unfamiliar with the siting of the U. S. Courts of Appeal, the Second Circuit encompasses Connecticut, New York and … [Read more...] about Court Of Appeals Slams NSA’s Telephony Metadata Collection Program
ISIS vs. Al Qaeda vs. The West
With its especially violent brand of jihad, the Islamic State group appears to have overtaken al Qaeda as the bigger terrorist threat in Western eyes. The extremist group formerly known as either ISIL or ISIS focuses on expanding territory in the Middle East, but has called on Western supporters to commit acts of mass violence at… … [Read more...] about ISIS vs. Al Qaeda vs. The West
A less conservative America
WASHINGTON -- If Republicans are baffled by Hillary Clinton's persistent lead in the polls despite months of bad publicity, they need only examine the tensions on display in their party over the last few days. It would be hard to conceive of a worse stretch for Clinton than a period that began with scrutiny of her use of a private email server while she was secretary of … [Read more...] about A less conservative America
Georgia teacher arrested for cruelty to autistic 2nd grader
Police arrested a suburban Atlanta special education teacher after she held a special needs student upside down inside a trash can. The teacher, Mary Katherine Pursley, has been employed by the district for 21 years, according to Deputy Superintendent John Adams. She was released on a $5,000 bond, according to news reports. An employee at Mt. Bethel Elementary (Cobb … [Read more...] about Georgia teacher arrested for cruelty to autistic 2nd grader
Gene Perret Interview: “The Secret” to Winning an Emmy for Comedy Writing
Gene Perret Interview: "The Secret" to Winning an Emmy for Comedy Writing by Sergiu Floroaia I had the honor of interviewing the brilliant Gene Perret recently. We talked about his latest books, how comedy has changed and how his career took off. Gene Perret is the author of over 40 books, including the classic guide to comedy writing, “The New Comedy Writing Step by … [Read more...] about Gene Perret Interview: “The Secret” to Winning an Emmy for Comedy Writing
Nepal Earthquake: Relief Efforts Continue
[icopyright one button toolbar] The web site The Humanitarian Data Exchange prominently displays the following grim figures on the human cost as a result of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal April 25. All figures are estimates as of May 6. Number of People Killed: 7,675 - Number of People Injured: 16,392 - Number of IDP (Internally displaced people) Camps: … [Read more...] about Nepal Earthquake: Relief Efforts Continue
New Iowa Poll: Bush in 7th Place, Walker Soaring
The newest Iowa poll has nearly catastrophic news for former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker must be smiling: Bush comes in 7th, a virtual fringe candidate (which is indeed what more moderate Republicans are in today's GOP) and Walker is zooming. Politico reports: The Wisconsin governor retains his advantage among Iowa Republican caucus-goers, … [Read more...] about New Iowa Poll: Bush in 7th Place, Walker Soaring
Bernie Sanders Is Forcing the Climate Change Issue, Finally
Despite his remarkably strong start following his candidacy announcement, many pundits are wasting no time branding Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid as hopeless or “quixotic.” I not only disagree with this grim outlook, but also believe strongly that Sanders is exactly the kind of candidate that the Democrats need right now. Why? It’s pretty simple: he has the nerve to say … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Is Forcing the Climate Change Issue, Finally
Politix Update: A Lamentable GOP Field Insures That Hillary Will Keep The Inside Track To The Oval Office
Let me be clear from the jump that I'm not a Hillary Clinton fan. She is too loose with the facts, is unable to speak extemporaneously, being most comfortable with focus group-tested messages, lost in 2008 because she was so unsure of her self that she ran a way too traditional man's campaign, and a lousy one at that, and then there's my own personal peeve: She has never … [Read more...] about Politix Update: A Lamentable GOP Field Insures That Hillary Will Keep The Inside Track To The Oval Office
Major Party Debate Plans Do Not Sound Conducive To A Full Airing Of Issues
Both major political parties have announced plans for their debates, and some people are going to be unhappy. The Democrats will only have six debates, down significantly from 2008. Fewer debates make it more difficult for challengers to upset the presumptive frontrunner. There is also an exclusivity agreement this year preventing other organizations from hosting additional … [Read more...] about Major Party Debate Plans Do Not Sound Conducive To A Full Airing Of Issues