Huckabee's ill-fated quest by Dana Milbank Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Before Mike Huckabee took the stage at the launch of his presidential campaign Tuesday, crooner Tony Orlando warmed up the crowd with his 1970s hit, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon." It was a fitting prelude, because Huckabee's campaign for the Republican presidential … [Read more...] about Huckabee’s ill-fated quest
Cartoon: Cartoon Contest
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Surveillance from up there
Surveillance from up there And, it would seem, sponsored by all levels of government. You'll remember the issue of media overflights during the Michael Brown protests in Ferguson. Overflights involving the FBI have been seen during the protests in Baltimore and are now the subject of inquiry... Discovery of the flights — which involved at least two airplanes and the … [Read more...] about Surveillance from up there
Cartoon: Rough Ride
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Of Allies and Client States
Americans don't understand the difference between Allies and Client States. The Western Europeans, the Canadians and Australia qualify as allies. It is a give and take relationship where each country looks out for the security interests of the other although there may be some minor breakdowns from time to time. Client States on the other hand only take. With that in mind we … [Read more...] about Of Allies and Client States
Why Thousands of Americans Renounce Their Citizenship Every Year
Back when the Affordable Care Act was still a new concept—that is, before we found out that it has exceeded even our most optimistic expectations—more than a few prominent Americans were threatening to expatriate from the US if Obamacare was successfully signed into law. Well, disappointing though it may be, Rush Limbaugh is still living among us. Unfortunately, thousands of … [Read more...] about Why Thousands of Americans Renounce Their Citizenship Every Year
This Week in the Crazy, Ctd.
Catherine Thompson reports on conservative political figures stoking conspiracy fears on "Jade Helm 15" on Talking Points Memo. The Pentagon has no plans to stage a military takeover of the Lone Star state. There are no tunnels covertly being constructed under West Texas' shuttered Wal-Mart stores. So why are the fringes of the Internet still abuzz with rumors that the U.S. … [Read more...] about This Week in the Crazy, Ctd.
Wild political rumors are difficult to kill off, study says
John Hopton for redOrbit.com – @Johnfinitum Mark Twain said, "A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes," and new research has shown that once the lie gets out there, it stays out there. Adam Berinsky, a professor of political science at MIT, authored a study which found… … [Read more...] about Wild political rumors are difficult to kill off, study says
Cartoon: The Fringe
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Has Hillary Clinton Weathered Barrage of Bad News?
[icopyright one button toolbar] The New York Times -- not a big fan of Hillary Clinton recently -- reports: Hillary Rodham Clinton appears to have initially weathered a barrage of news about her use of a private email account when she was secretary of state and the practices of her family’s foundation, an indication that she is starting her second presidential bid … [Read more...] about Has Hillary Clinton Weathered Barrage of Bad News?
When Did You Decide to Be Right-Handed? (‘Update’)
[icopyright one button toolbar] (See "Update" at bottom.) Just when did you decide to be right-handed? Since most of us are right-handed and use “[our] right hand O Lord glorious in power” perhaps a “fairer” question would be to ask those evil men and women who at one time or another decided to be contrary, “When and why did you choose to be left-handed?” In a … [Read more...] about When Did You Decide to Be Right-Handed? (‘Update’)
Greed Leaves Bill Clinton Out Of Touch With The Realities Of The Internet Age
Hillary Clinton has avoided the press since announcing her presidential bid, preferring staged events where she will not be asked any embarrassing questions. Bill Clinton did answer a few questions, but showed that this once masterful politician has become out of touch. When asked about whether he would continue to speak for pay while Hillary is running for president, Bill … [Read more...] about Greed Leaves Bill Clinton Out Of Touch With The Realities Of The Internet Age
Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That’s Divided Texas Politicians
Most conspiracy theories live and die on the Internet, on the ragged fringes of message boards and blogs. Rarely do they migrate to what we (perhaps misleadingly) call the real world. And rarely do they merit the notice of our leaders. That may be changing. On April 28, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas State… … [Read more...] about Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That’s Divided Texas Politicians
Cartoon: Draw More Muhammad Cartoons
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2016 already bought and paid for
Greg Sargent is pretty sure the Republicans have wrapped up the 2016 election ...in dollar bills. The Federal Election Commission has all but given up. Over the weekend, the New York Times published a sobering interview with the head of the Federal Election Commission, who confirmed that she had largely given up on the agency playing a meaningful role in restraining … [Read more...] about 2016 already bought and paid for
Cartoon: Muhammad Cartoon
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‘Operation Shower’: Easy to Admire, Hard to Forget
[icopyright one button toolbar] Most of us still remember Operation "Just Cause," the December 1989 invasion of Panama ordered by President George H. W. Bush. Of course we remember Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and we know the name given the most recent military actions against ISIL in Iraq and Syria, … [Read more...] about ‘Operation Shower’: Easy to Admire, Hard to Forget
NASA Bill ‘Threatens’ Climate Studies
Scientists denounced the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives’ NASA budget proposal that would take money away from Earth studies, including those of climate change, and funnel it toward space exploration, a move critics say could hinder the space agency’s ability to better understand global-warming trends. Passed by the House Science, Space and Technology … [Read more...] about NASA Bill ‘Threatens’ Climate Studies
Pew Poll: The Public Sees Multiple Causes for Baltimore Unrest
Despite what you may hear on right or left talk shows and what you may read in right and left blogs, the public is taking a more (here comes that dirty word) nuanced view of the causes of Baltimore unrest. The findings come in a new poll from the highly respected Pew Research Center: The public sees a number of contributing factors for the outbreak of violence and unrest in … [Read more...] about Pew Poll: The Public Sees Multiple Causes for Baltimore Unrest
I Entered Iran’s Holocaust Cartoon Contest
I Entered Iran's Holocaust Cartoon Contest By Daryl Cagle Today I entered Iran's Second International Holocaust Cartoon Contest. The first contest was a response to the Danish Muhammad cartoons back in 2006. This time around, the contest is in response to the Charlie Hebdo murders. People usually respond to events by doing what they would want to do anyway, so … [Read more...] about I Entered Iran’s Holocaust Cartoon Contest