WASHINGTON -- In a sane world, the Republican-led Senate would have confirmed Loretta Lynch as attorney general months ago. But sanity hasn't been seen around here in some time. No one has raised the slightest question about Lynch's qualifications. No one disputes that she has been a tough, effective U.S. attorney and a strong manager. No one doubts she is fully capable … [Read more...] about Confirm Loretta Lynch now
I Was Going To Write a Long Article on Procrastination, but…
This from the Atlantic is a good article on procrastination. I was going to put this article up sooner, but I was eaten like Jonah in the Whale... come to think of that, maybe that's what procrastination is... a whale that munches you and you are immobilized in the whale's belly. How did that story end, now? And why is the word describing putting things off, so long? Maybe … [Read more...] about I Was Going To Write a Long Article on Procrastination, but…
The Forgotten Ones: Bi-Racial Children of Viet Nam
This is a fine and terrible and beautiful and necessary read. Sometimes to keep what yet has need above the waterline, is to witness. To witness and to speak of these matters-- until there are no more matters to speak of. … [Read more...] about The Forgotten Ones: Bi-Racial Children of Viet Nam
There is one who went before the favored Toqueville. Zavala, the Mexican
Lorenzo de Zavla written work is better recognized by his books titled: "Ensayo Historico de las Revoluciones de Megico des 1808 hasta 1830" which was published in Paris 1831 and in New York in 1832. His other book titled "Viages a los Estados-Unidos del Norte de America" which was published in the Paris 1831. In Zavala's book Journey to the United States of North America, … [Read more...] about There is one who went before the favored Toqueville. Zavala, the Mexican
SciFi Weekend: Orphan Black; Outlander; Roy Leaving Arrow; Oliva Munn, Super Hero; Gotham; Veep; Daredevil; The Americans; Sopranos Ending Explained; Jon Stewart On Why He Is Leaving The Daily Show
Orphan Black returned on Saturday, beginning with a fun scene for the fans. It was another scene with Tatiana Maslany playing multiple seestas at once in Helena's dream of perfect baby shower, reminiscent of the clone dance party scene last season. The theme for the season is girl clones vs. boy clones, which sort of sounds like a season of Survivor. So far I have far less … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Orphan Black; Outlander; Roy Leaving Arrow; Oliva Munn, Super Hero; Gotham; Veep; Daredevil; The Americans; Sopranos Ending Explained; Jon Stewart On Why He Is Leaving The Daily Show
Martin O’Malley and Jim Webb Faced The Media But Hillary Clinton Continues To Avoid The Press
Martin O'Malley appeared on Face the Nation today, on Sunday, told Bob Schieffer that he plans to decide by the end of May as to whether he plans to run against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. Schieffer asked him why he plans to run: O'MALLEY: Because I believe that our country faces big challenges. And I know that leadership is important, if we're going to … [Read more...] about Martin O’Malley and Jim Webb Faced The Media But Hillary Clinton Continues To Avoid The Press
From ‘Dead Broke’ To Millionaires
Several benefactors to the Clinton Foundation -- the nonprofit established in 2001 by former U.S. president Bill Clinton -- received favors from the U.S. State Department during Hillary Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state, according to a soon-to-be-released book accessed by the New York Times. The book, “Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why… … [Read more...] about From ‘Dead Broke’ To Millionaires
GMAB (Give me a BREAK): New York Newspaper says de Blasio wants to Challenge Hillary Clinton
As Charlie Brown would say: "SIGH." Yes, folks, its the silly season where all kinds of political speculation and paper-thin reporting can get big play. Stories can be generated by a story -- no matter how unlikely it is to become reality or if it's really a bunch of this -- because then it's picked up by s-e-r-i-o-u-s political reporters, becomes a topic on the … [Read more...] about GMAB (Give me a BREAK): New York Newspaper says de Blasio wants to Challenge Hillary Clinton
Holocaust Survivor believes he was saved to ‘tell the story’
Survivor believes he was saved to ‘tell the story’ By Rabbi Ben Kamin ENCINITAS, California (SEDONA)– Lou Dunst, the renowned and beloved survivor of four Nazi death camps and two aborted gas chamber murders, remembers many things. Of his innumerable escapes from certain death, he simply asserts: “Ha-Shem [God] made another miracle.” On one occasion, there was an … [Read more...] about Holocaust Survivor believes he was saved to ‘tell the story’
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Hillary Hits the Campaign Trail
Hillary Hits the Campaign Trail by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --David Letterman made Hillary Clinton’s campaign announcement video into a Scientology ad --Hillary Clinton's Calculated, Low-Key Campaign Rolls On --Mission possible? Turning Hillary Clinton into a fresh face. --How Hillary Clinton is Trying to Win Over Liberal Critics Mike Peters is … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Hillary Hits the Campaign Trail
A Dog’s Gaze Strengthens Its Bond With Humans
They say the eyes are the window the the soul. Cliché, yes, but if that saying was to apply to one thing, it’s arguable there’s nothing more fitting than the stare a dog owner and his companion share. That’s because each time it happens, triggers in both brains are being fired, and the love hormone oxytocin… … [Read more...] about A Dog’s Gaze Strengthens Its Bond With Humans
When are we conservative and when are we liberal?
When are we conservative and when are we liberal? Easy! Or pretty easy... We are culturally pretty liberal (albeit with some mama's boys on the sidelines reserving their right to tell everyone else how to live). We are economically pretty conservative (with the mama's boys active in the movement "MoreForMe,LessForYou" that works both sides of the issue. And "Less … [Read more...] about When are we conservative and when are we liberal?
Make room for more Republican candidates
Make room for more Republican candidates NASHUA, N.H — Think the Republican field is already crowded? Better find more room, because the roster of potential candidates for may grow even more. New Hampshire Republicans over the weekend heard from 18 people who are or may be running for president. Two others didn't attend. It probably didn't matter, because when the forum … [Read more...] about Make room for more Republican candidates
Seven Years On: Why The Sarah Palin Birth Hoax Story Still Shouldn’t Go Away
Rumors, innuendo and inconclusive photographs do not a true story make, but the fact of the matter is that seven years after the birth of Trig Paxson Van Palin, there is no proof that right-wing sweetheart Sarah Palin is his biological mother and evidence he may be her grandson. If you believe that I -- or anyone else -- has no business pursuing the question of whether … [Read more...] about Seven Years On: Why The Sarah Palin Birth Hoax Story Still Shouldn’t Go Away
Book Review: “Vernon Dent: Stooge Heavy” by Bill Cassara (a second banana gets his due)
Review of Vernon Dent: Stooge Heavy, a second banana gets his due by Doug Gibson It's a pleasant surprise to see that BearManor Media has provided cinema genre fans a biography of that most famous supporting character of slapstick comedy shorts, Vernon Denton (here). Mentored by Keystone cop Hank Mann, his career started about 100 years ago and never really ceased, moving … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Vernon Dent: Stooge Heavy” by Bill Cassara (a second banana gets his due)
Jeb Bush and “Death Panels”
Ezra Klein notes Jeb Bush's support for end-of-life directives on Vox.com. The dumbest controversy of Obamacare, by far, was when Sarah Palin took an anodyne provision directing Medicare to cover end-of-life care consultations and branded it a "death panel." Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican who had backed the idea, was unsparing. "How someone could take an … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush and “Death Panels”
Can the GOP Learn from California?
LOS ANGELES -- Jim Brulte, California's Republican chairman, has sobering but useful words for his party's leaders and 2016 candidates: If they don't learn from what happened to the GOP here, they may doom themselves to repeating its decidedly unpleasant experience. "California is the leading edge of the country's demographic changes," Brulte said in an interview. … [Read more...] about Can the GOP Learn from California?
Cartoon: On your marks
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: On your marks
Will Immigrants Be Key to California—and America’s—Success?
Will Immigrants Be Key to California—and America’s—Success? By Chris Jennewein Last Wednesday afternoon, a booster rocket built in Los Angeles came very close to making the first return landing in history after lofting a resupply mission to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Falcon 9 booster tipped over after landing, but it’s another example of out-of-the-box … [Read more...] about Will Immigrants Be Key to California—and America’s—Success?
Holocaust-Deniers Hold ‘Unprecedented’ Major London Conference
An unprecedented meeting of holocaust-deniers took place in London last week, drawing the who's who of the European and North American fringe far-right and triggering concern from Jewish and anti-fascism groups. The meeting - said to be the largest of its kind ever held in the UK - took place in on Saturday April 11 at… … [Read more...] about Holocaust-Deniers Hold ‘Unprecedented’ Major London Conference