The season finale of The Americans felt more like a mid-season break, consistent with the earlier statements from the producers that they were carrying the plot threads from the third season into the fourth. This makes good sense as shows such as Homeland have shown how easy it might be to use up the story lines which really propel a show and then have to search for a reason to … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: The Americans Season Finale; Arrow; Orphan Black; Hannibal
Political Limbo: Cruz warns of ‘liberal fascism’ targeting Christians
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is warning conservatives about extremism. That's like the pot calling the pot a pot. Cruz -- who believes "nuance" is a as filthy a word as the word "moderate" -- is warning that "liberal fascism" is targeting Christians. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Saturday said Democrats had gone to extremes in their persecution of Christians. “Today’s … [Read more...] about Political Limbo: Cruz warns of ‘liberal fascism’ targeting Christians
Ghost sightings may be caused by mind-altering mold
Most of us know someone, or know someone who knows someone, who has 'seen a ghost.' Most of them are reasonably down-to-earth, level-headed people. And yet, despite all the movies, the stories and the checking the closet every night and sleeping with the light on (what? Just me?), it is difficult for the scientific mind to… … [Read more...] about Ghost sightings may be caused by mind-altering mold
More than 2,200 Dead in Nepal Earthquake: Massive Aftershock Rocks Nepal
Massive Aftershock Rocks Nepal As rescue efforts continued more than a day after a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, the death toll crossed 2,200 and was expected to rise, according to reports. Meanwhile, another aftershock hit the region Sunday afternoon, triggering panic in the devastated region, and fresh avalanches on Mount Everest. Sunday afternoon’s … [Read more...] about More than 2,200 Dead in Nepal Earthquake: Massive Aftershock Rocks Nepal
President Barack Obama’s Complete Comedy Routine 2015 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (Video)
Here's President Barack Obama's compelete comedy routine at the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner: For the full transcript of the routine GO HERE. Here's how The Hill framed it. … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama’s Complete Comedy Routine 2015 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (Video)
Cartoon: Koch Bulimia
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: Koch Bulimia
Clinton Foundation Admits Mistakes As Foreign Donation Controversy Swirls
The Clinton Foundation admits making mistakes as the foreign donation controversy, prompted by the book "Clinton Cash," engulfs Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. The foundation said, "Yes, we made mistakes, as many organizations of our size do, but we are acting quickly to remedy them, and have taken steps to ensure they don't happen in the future." Clinton … [Read more...] about Clinton Foundation Admits Mistakes As Foreign Donation Controversy Swirls
Sweet Cakes Fined $135K for Refusing to Bake Lesbian Couple’s Wedding Cake
An Oregon judge ruled that a lesbian couple turned away by baker who refused to make their wedding cake on religious grounds, should receive $135,000 for their emotional suffering, the Oregonian reports. The administrative law judge Alan McCullough for the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries said Rachel Bowman-Cryer and her wife, Laurel Bowman-Cryer, should collect $75,000 … [Read more...] about Sweet Cakes Fined $135K for Refusing to Bake Lesbian Couple’s Wedding Cake
Huckbee Claims Gay Marriage Leads To “Criminalization Of Christianity”
Mike Huckabee is calling legalization of same-sex marriage a move towards the "criminalization of Christianity.” “I think it’s fair to say that Christian convictions are under attack as never before,” Huckabee said Thursday, according to audio of the call obtained by Right Wing Watch, a project of the progressive advocacy group People for the American Way. “Not just in our … [Read more...] about Huckbee Claims Gay Marriage Leads To “Criminalization Of Christianity”
The Chargers’ Future in San Diego: Interview with Chargers’ Special Counsel Mark Fabiani (Guest Voice)
BOLTBLITZ.COM EDITOR’S NOTE: With all of the uncertainty regarding the stadium situation in San Diego, we here at BoltBlitz.com thought it would be helpful to request and obtain an interview with Mark Fabiani, special counsel to the Chargers. Mr. Fabiani was kind enough to agree to the interview. BoltBlitz reporter Thomas Powell asked some very difficult questions, and Mr. … [Read more...] about The Chargers’ Future in San Diego: Interview with Chargers’ Special Counsel Mark Fabiani (Guest Voice)
Inside the Mind of the Founding Fathers: The 2nd Amendment and Open Carry (Guest Voice)
Inside the Mind of the Founding Fathers The 2nd Amendment and Open Carry By Dale Schlundt, M.A. If you ask the typical American citizen the definition of the second amendment, their answers are invariably, “the right to bear arms.” One that does not study history would be left with the impression that those five words make up the entirety of it. However, that short … [Read more...] about Inside the Mind of the Founding Fathers: The 2nd Amendment and Open Carry (Guest Voice)
PoltiFact: Bill Maher Right About The Estate Tax
"More astronauts have been to the moon than farmers who paid the inheritance tax in 2013." --Bill Maher Conservatives often try to make it appear that tax their tax and economic plans are for the good of others when in reality they are supporting the ultra-wealthy. Their arguments against what they call "the death tax" is a good example of this as they claim it is to help … [Read more...] about PoltiFact: Bill Maher Right About The Estate Tax
Bruce Jenner to ABC News: “I’m a Woman”
It's one for the book: and a history making interview that'll be played for many years to come: in an exclusive interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer on ABC's "20/20," legendary athlete Bruce Jenner announced: "I am a woman." Bruce Jenner was once hailed as the greatest athlete in the world and later became a reality television star with one of the world’s most famous … [Read more...] about Bruce Jenner to ABC News: “I’m a Woman”
George Packer on Political Paralysis
George Packer mourns his loss of passion for our current politics in The New Yorker (h/t Kevin Drum). The reason is the stuckness of American politics. Especially in the years after 2008, the worst tendencies of American politics only hardened, while remaining in the same place. Beneath the surface froth and churn, we are paralyzed. You can sense it as soon as you step out … [Read more...] about George Packer on Political Paralysis
The Age of Adaline (Movie Review)
3.5/5 Adaline Bowman, played by the gorgeous and talented Blake Lively, seems to be the Platonically ideal woman — intelligent, boundlessly versed, and possessed a kind of Golden Age joie de vivre that gleams through even the most anodized of self-imposed defenses. Her face, let alone the rest of her body, appears to have never been so much as stalked by the specter of … [Read more...] about The Age of Adaline (Movie Review)
Clinton ‘Scandals’ Weekend Relief
The Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk, VA. is an annual performance that brings together “military bands, massed pipes and drums, drill teams, Celtic dancers, cultural performers, choirs and more” and is considered by many to be one of the best and most patriotic of the world’s tattoos. This year’s theme is “A Tribute to Military Families.” Military family … [Read more...] about Clinton ‘Scandals’ Weekend Relief
Borowitz Has Good (Satirical) Advice for Republicans
[icopyright one button toolbar] Perhaps because the issue is (temporarily) overshadowed by the tragic accidental drone-strike-killing of two hostages being held by Al Qaeda in Pakistan and by Ted Cruz’ introduction of two bills to stop gay marriage, there are “only” a score or so articles listed at memeorandum.com on allegations of inappropriate contributions to the … [Read more...] about Borowitz Has Good (Satirical) Advice for Republicans
Citizen-Journalist Fined for Telling the Truth
Vera Scroggins of Susquehanna County, Pa., was found to be in contempt of court, Thursday, and fined $1,000. Her offense? She tells the truth. Truth is something that apparently has bypassed the court of Judge Kenneth W. Seamans, who retired at the end of 2014, but came out of retirement to handle this case. The case began in October 2013. Scroggins, a retired … [Read more...] about Citizen-Journalist Fined for Telling the Truth
Questions On Clinton Foundation Contributions And Speaking Fees May Bring About Further Fall In Polls
Recent coverage of the Clinton scandals will hopefully put an end to the conservative myth of a liberal media which will lie and twist the news to promote Democratic candidates at the expense of Republicans. Much of the "liberal" media is demonstrating that they are just as likely to cover evidence of unethical behavior among political leaders regardless of party. The New York … [Read more...] about Questions On Clinton Foundation Contributions And Speaking Fees May Bring About Further Fall In Polls
Book Review: ‘The Sympathizer’ By Viet Thanh Nguyen
The analogy is imperfect, but will suffice: The Sympathizer, the remarkable debut novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen, is a terrific bookend to Fire In the Lake, the Frances FitzGerald classic. While one book is fiction and the other nonfiction, both tell the story of the Vietnam War, its aftermath and legacy from a Vietnamese point of view. And both, in their genre different but … [Read more...] about Book Review: ‘The Sympathizer’ By Viet Thanh Nguyen