Take the Republican and Democratic "whack job" surveys in The Washington Post. Cross-posted from The Sensible Center http://thesensiblecentercom.blogspot.com/2015/04/where-do-you-stand.html … [Read more...] about Where Do You Stand?
‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot Unveils First Image Of Jamie Bell As The Thing [PHOTO]
FOX’s Fantastic Four movie has released the first image of actor Jamie Bell as The Thing. You can see the new stills of the reboot in the upcoming issue of Empire magazine. Director Josh Trank gushed about working with Bell on the Fantastic Four set, stating the actor is just as strong as his character. “Jamie… … [Read more...] about ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot Unveils First Image Of Jamie Bell As The Thing [PHOTO]
Cartoon: Hillary in Wonderland
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How Hillary Clinton will launch differently this time
How Hillary Clinton will launch differently this time WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton will formally launch her long-anticipated campaign for the White House with a series of small, intimate events in early nominating states as she looks to reconnect with voters in her second presidential run. Gone are the soaring speeches and large rallies. Instead, Clinton plans to appear with a … [Read more...] about How Hillary Clinton will launch differently this time
Report Claims Clinton Altered Position On Trade Deal And Human Rights In Return For Contributions To Clinton Foundation
Hillary Clinton is facing yet another scandal just before the planned announcement of her campaign for the Democratic nomination. Despite claims of leaving the White House dead broke, the Clintons have made a fortune since Bill was president. The Clinton Foundation has been thought to be a front for selling political influence by watchdogs on both the right and left. While … [Read more...] about Report Claims Clinton Altered Position On Trade Deal And Human Rights In Return For Contributions To Clinton Foundation
Will Hillary Clinton’s ‘Epilogue’ be a Prologue?
[icopyright one button toolbar] On Friday, Hillary Clinton published at the Huffington Post a new epilogue to her 2014 memoir, Hard Choices. In her epilogue, titled “A New Chapter” at the Post, Clinton muses at length on the “wonder,” the joys and responsibilities of being a mother and a grandmother and of sharing those with Bill. While I would not go as far as … [Read more...] about Will Hillary Clinton’s ‘Epilogue’ be a Prologue?
Colin’s Hope
[icopyright one button toolbar] When I was 6 or 7 years old, I witnessed the ocean drowning of a dear aunt. Although too young for the full scope of the tragedy to sink in, the thoughts and the images of that event have remained with me for almost 70 years. No wonder that, when our young grandson started splashing in our swimming pool a dozen or so years ago, the … [Read more...] about Colin’s Hope
A Call for Fair Pay for College Athletes
by Walter Brasch Some people foolishly believe the purpose of a college education is to further one’s education. To explore new cultures and views. Perhaps to help make a difference in the world. They, of course, are wrong. The purpose of going to college is to party, make contacts, and get a job. Sometimes the job is as a shift manager at a fast food restaurant. … [Read more...] about A Call for Fair Pay for College Athletes
The United States Is A Humiliating Also-Ran When It Comes To The Stuff That Really Matters
[icopyright one button toolbar] If you have the sinking feeling that the American colossus is becoming a little frayed around the edges, then a new study will be a very cold shower. While the U.S. still has the biggest and baddest military and can wipe out anything and anybody on earth with the flick of a neocon's wrist, while it continues to maintain the technological … [Read more...] about The United States Is A Humiliating Also-Ran When It Comes To The Stuff That Really Matters
Meet The First Human Head Transplant Volunteer [VIDEO]
This guy can’t have a good head on his shoulders, right? Italian surgeon Dr. Sergio Canavero has garnered a lot of attention in the medical community thanks to an idea that seems like it jumped right off the page of some science-fiction novel. Canavero’s plan to perform a successful human head transplant may sound like the… … [Read more...] about Meet The First Human Head Transplant Volunteer [VIDEO]
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Republicans and Iran
Republicans and Iran by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Some Republicans Seek Status Quo on Iran --A third of Republicans support Iran nuclear deal: Reuters/Ipsos poll --Rand Paul's Senate Record On Iran Could Haunt Him In GOP Primary Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Republicans and Iran
Top 12 Media Myths On Oil Prices
[icopyright one button toolbar] Top 12 Media Myths On Oil Prices by Dan Doyle The upstream oil and gas industry is not a black hole. There's no mystery wrapped in an enigma here. There are a lot of meetings with engineers, chemists and geologists. There's a constantly evolving learning curve. And then there's all the regulations and compliance. But all-in-all it's … [Read more...] about Top 12 Media Myths On Oil Prices
Somebody Remembered Appomattox
[icopyright one button toolbar] Sure glad the South lost that war. The New York Times remembers that 150 years ago, Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House. Lee Surrendered, But His Lieutenants Kept Fighting Elizabeth R. Varon / New York Times “If the programme which our people saw set on foot at Appomattox Court-House had been carried out ... we would have … [Read more...] about Somebody Remembered Appomattox
Rand Paul Flip Flopping Away From Libertarianism As He Enters Republican Race
[icopyright one button toolbar] Rand Paul has a problem much like Mitt Romney did, even though the details are different. Mitt Romney took many liberal positions when a politician in Massachusetts, and then had to flip flop on them to claim to be have been severely conservative to win the Republican nomination in 2012. Rand Paul has developed his base as sort of being a … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Flip Flopping Away From Libertarianism As He Enters Republican Race
Ted’s Cruise to the Far Right
[icopyright one button toolbar] SAN ANTONIO -- Texas stereotype shattered. Texas stereotype confirmed. Shattered One: Here in San Antonio, a lively, brawling mayor's race is underway, featuring 14 candidates and a breathtaking number of candidate forums. Most observers believe there'll be a run-off after the May 9 election. The front runner is former Democratic state … [Read more...] about Ted’s Cruise to the Far Right
FAQ: Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Guest Voice)
FAQ: Religious Freedom Restoration Act Raging Moderate by Will Durst Q. Governor of Indiana, Mike Pence, signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. What's the big deal? A. Two years ago, the US Supreme Court mandated that Indiana had to recognize same-sex marriages, essentially saying "Like it or lump it." This is them lumping it. Q. Would Senate Bill 101 really … [Read more...] about FAQ: Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Guest Voice)
Is It Really Going to Be Prince Jeb Vs. Queen Hillary?
Our aging empire can probably survive another Clinton or Bush presidency. But we who prize free minds and free markets might want to extend a big middle finger to the god-awful prospect of the 2016 election being won by a mini-monarch from one of America's two dynasties. The good news, possibly, is that a November match-up… … [Read more...] about Is It Really Going to Be Prince Jeb Vs. Queen Hillary?
Tom Cotton Thinks War With Iran Would Be Quick And Easy
[icopyright one button toolbar] After the Cotton letter, which undermines the ability of any American president to negotiate on the behalf of the United States, was written and signed by 47 Republicans, the question raised was whether Republicans really want to see a war with Iran. The same question was raised again with Republicans opposing the deal reached with Iran. Tom … [Read more...] about Tom Cotton Thinks War With Iran Would Be Quick And Easy
The unpolarized Moynihan
WASHINGTON -- The problem with most discussions of political polarization is that they reach quickly for technical causes and solutions. Our politics are polarized, we are told, because of gerrymandered districts, the rise of opinionated media sources and party primaries closed off to independents or voters in the other party. There's nothing wrong with thinking about … [Read more...] about The unpolarized Moynihan
Cartoon: Women for ISIS
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