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Hillary’s role model: Bush 41
WASHINGTON -- It's Hillary Clinton, not Jeb Bush, who will take former President George H. W. Bush as her role model. Her road to victory was blazed by Jeb's dad in 1988. It would help a great deal, of course, if events also flowed her way, as they did for Bush 41. In 1988, gross domestic product grew by 4.2 percent. There's nothing like rapid growth to incline voters … [Read more...] about Hillary’s role model: Bush 41
SciFi Weekend: 12 Monkeys and Better Call Saul Season Finales; The Americans; Daredevil; iZombie; SNL on Clinton’s Announcement; Killing Hitler
[icopyright one button toolbar] I had been wondering where 12 Monkeys would go after a first season. The season finale, Arms of Mine, doesn't give the answer but does show that they are probably heading in new directions. Some of the minor questions from previous episodes were answered but far more was left open. Time travel has become messy, as it should be. Ramse turned … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: 12 Monkeys and Better Call Saul Season Finales; The Americans; Daredevil; iZombie; SNL on Clinton’s Announcement; Killing Hitler
Hillary Clinton’s biggest obstacle: the historical odds?
[icopyright one button toolbar] Are the historical odds one of the biggest obstacles facing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she launches full throttle in her second bid for the Oval Office? NBC News' always solid First Read notes that most voters want change and the historical odds for the candidate who's older in a White House race aren't good: More than … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s biggest obstacle: the historical odds?
Marco Rubio Officially Running For President
Marco Rubio announced this morning that he will seek the 2016 Republican nomination saying that he’s “'uniquely qualified” to talk about the future, according to the AP. Marco, 43, is expected to leverage his youth and Tea Party credentials against more centrist political rivals, arguing that he can offer a clear choice for voters, especially in… … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio Officially Running For President
‘We Were Born Before The Wind, Also Younger Than The Sun, Ere The Bonnie Boat Was Won As We Sailed Into The Mystic’
[icopyright one button toolbar] So there you are in your 68th year floating merrily down the stream, needing to reach for the paddle only occasionally, while filling bird feeders and trying to stay on your feet in the winter and weeding vegetables and working on your tan in the summer, making sure the dogs and cats get plenty of head scratches and your true love fresh … [Read more...] about ‘We Were Born Before The Wind, Also Younger Than The Sun, Ere The Bonnie Boat Was Won As We Sailed Into The Mystic’
Cartoon: Hillary Announces
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The idea of Scott Walker (Guest Voice)
Everything is about Hillary Clinton this weekend, but there are other things going on. A new poll was released on Friday that shows the union-bashing governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker, leading all GOP challengers in New Hampshire. The NH1 poll released Friday shows Walker, the Wisconsin governor, leading Bush, 23 percent to 17 percent – outside the margin of error of … [Read more...] about The idea of Scott Walker (Guest Voice)
So, did hamburgers originate in China?
Rou jia mo (top), Hamburger (below) PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Heated online debate has been triggered over the relationship between hamburgers and rou jia mo, a Chinese snack that has been described as "the world's first hamburger". Rou jia mo, which translates as "meat placed between bun", has a similar recipe to hamburgers, consisting of chopped… … [Read more...] about So, did hamburgers originate in China?
Weekend Defense Update – Images
[icopyright one button toolbar] There is uncertainty as to how successful and convincing Hillary Clinton’s announcement will be and, of course, no one knows who will become our 47th president come January 2017. One thing we can all be absolutely certain of is that our troops will be there, on January 20, 2017, and on every Inauguration Day thereafter, serving our … [Read more...] about Weekend Defense Update – Images
Hillary Clinton Launches 2016 Presidential Campaign, Right Wing Freaks Out
Hillary Clinton has officially launched her 2016 presidential campaign. She has broad appeal to the black, Hispanic, women, and LGBT demographics. Hillary Clinton's announcement video is very populist, saying she will fight for the middle class. The video featured all demographics including a gay couple, an expectant black couple, Hispanics, a retiree, an unemployed young … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Launches 2016 Presidential Campaign, Right Wing Freaks Out
Cartoon: Like a Rolling Stone
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On Her ‘Intimacy’ Day, (Relatively) Good News for Clinton
[icopyright one button toolbar] Many people are skeptical about the accuracy and reliability of polling data, their value and their merits. Harry S. Truman once said, “How far would Moses have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt?” Nevertheless, polls are polls and a new Washington Post-ABC News poll taken in the days after Cruz announced his bid for the presidential … [Read more...] about On Her ‘Intimacy’ Day, (Relatively) Good News for Clinton
A vampire bat’s favorite food is bacon, study says
Chuck Bednar for redOrbit.com – @BednarChuck People love bacon. It's widely consumed, it gets added to things like ice cream and pizza crust (praise the gods), it's inspired a long line of Internet memes, and was even given its very own holiday. But as it turns out, humans aren't the only ones with a taste for… … [Read more...] about A vampire bat’s favorite food is bacon, study says
Saturday Night Live On Hillary Clinton’s Announcement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXdNYXMQoy8 Saturday Night Live gave their impression of Hillary Clinton's announcement that she is running for the Democratic nomination in the video above. She did not come across very well in her first attempt at filming a video on her phone: “Citizens: You will elect me. I will be your leader.” Other attempts were interrupted by Darrell … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Live On Hillary Clinton’s Announcement
US-Cuba Relations Thaw Begins With Historic Sit-Down Meeting Between Leaders
US-Cuba Relations: President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro met in the first sit-down between the two countries in a half-century. The last time the two countries had a meeting was in 1956. It is very historic. Obama told Castro that "over time it is possible for us to turn the page and develop a new relationship between our 2 countries." President Castro asked … [Read more...] about US-Cuba Relations Thaw Begins With Historic Sit-Down Meeting Between Leaders
Clinton Entering Race As Heavy Favorite For Nomination, But Slipping In Swing State Polls
Hillary Clinton is expected to officially enter the race for the Democratic nomination on Sunday, starting as a tremendous favorite to win the nomination. She is hoping for no drama within her campaign, but will have to face external drama, including scandals and opposition from liberal Democrats on her views on economic policy, foreign policy, government secrecy, civil … [Read more...] about Clinton Entering Race As Heavy Favorite For Nomination, But Slipping In Swing State Polls
On the Eve of Hillary’s ‘Intimate’ Campaign
[icopyright one button toolbar] As Hillary Rodham Clinton gets ready to make her big announcement Sunday, there has been lots of sniping from the usual sources, but also some advice and encouragement. She already has taken some advice to heart. For example, the campaign is not going to be much about the “I” in Clinton as has been in the past. There will be “Less … [Read more...] about On the Eve of Hillary’s ‘Intimate’ Campaign
Cartoon: Launching Hillary
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US and Cuba make history as Obama and Castro shake hands
US and Cuba make history as Obama and Castro shake hands Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro have made history – shaking hands in a symbolically charged gesture as they seek to restore ties after decades of hostility between the US and Cuba. Their first formal face to face came at the start of the Summit of the Americas in Panama, dominated by the rapprochement between … [Read more...] about US and Cuba make history as Obama and Castro shake hands