Paul Waldman reminds us of some of the nutty things Rand Paul has said in the past, such as his belief in the NAFTA Superhighway conspiracy theory and past statements on the Civil Rights Act. He got in trouble again this week, along with some other Republicans, when discussing measles vaccination. It is not surprising that Paul, as is the case with the many in the Tea Party … [Read more...] about Rand Paul’s Past May Catch Up With Him
Mike Peters Guest Cartoons: Republicans and Koch
Republicans and Koch by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --How Koch-Republican Governors Rob Pensions And Slash Wages --Charles and David Koch are putting $900 million into the 2016 race. How they can make, break, or reshape Republican politics. --Koch brothers’ hostile takeover of our democracy --Common Cause and CMD Seek Public Records on Scott Walker's … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoons: Republicans and Koch
Fighting ISIS: Four Takeaways After the Death of the Jordanian Pilot
Islamic State’s savage burning of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh demonstrates the strengths and the weaknesses of an organization whose state-like structure makes its vulnerable yet resilient in a turbulent Middle East. The main takeaway from this latest atrocity is that the fight against ISIS will be a long war, measured not in terms of “defeat” so… … [Read more...] about Fighting ISIS: Four Takeaways After the Death of the Jordanian Pilot
The Consequences of Your Vaccination Decision (Guest Voice)
The Consequences of Your Vaccination Decision Making Sense by Michael Reagan California is experiencing an entirely new disturbance in the Force. The Magic Kingdom has become the Measles Kingdom. Disneyland is ground zero for the largest outbreak of measles in the last 15 years. So far more than 100 cases have been reported since the initial exposure, some from as far … [Read more...] about The Consequences of Your Vaccination Decision (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Anti Sciencers
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A juvenile GOP
WASHINGTON -- Bang. Bang. Crash. That was the sound of the Republican majority in Congress shooting itself in both feet, then tripping over them. At a moment of heightened concern that terrorists in the Middle East might stage or inspire attacks on U.S. soil, the GOP-controlled House and Senate are unable to agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. … [Read more...] about A juvenile GOP
Daredevil Teaser Trailer Released
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC7GPdBV9WQ Netflix and Marvel have released the above teaser trailer for Daredevil, the first Marvel show to appear on Netflix, which will be released on April 10. Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight, who previously worked on Spartacus, discussed the trailer and the choice of Charlie Cox of Boardwalk Empire for the title role: We had all loved … [Read more...] about Daredevil Teaser Trailer Released
Ukraine: first moves towards political separation
The European allies, with a reluctant White House in tow, are moving towards recognizing that Russia can no longer be dislodged from east Ukraine and the conflict must now be frozen even if that means a de facto political separation within the country. Germany’s Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande have travelled to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin. … [Read more...] about Ukraine: first moves towards political separation
Breaking News: A King Strikes Back
[icopyright one button toolbar] Although, as had been reported, he may not have personally flown one of the Jordanian fighter bombers, Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein is keeping his promise, made after the barbaric burning alive of one of his pilots, to deliver “merciless retribution” to the ISIL terrorists who committed the horrific crime. Fox … [Read more...] about Breaking News: A King Strikes Back
Cartoon: Brian Williams
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NBC’s Brian Williams recants Iraq story after soldiers protest — and loses his credibility
[icopyright one button toolbar] It's done. Thru. C'est fini. NBC's until-now respected anchor and newsman Brian William's credibility is gone -- just like the credibility of those young and older journalists over the years whose credibility took a massive hit if turned out they fabricated stories or quotes or blatantly plagiarized. And no amount of spin by Williams, his … [Read more...] about NBC’s Brian Williams recants Iraq story after soldiers protest — and loses his credibility
King v. Burwell
Linda Greenhouse comments on the significance of the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act in The New York Times.[icopyright one button toolbar] So will the Affordable Care Act survive its second encounter with the Roberts court? I said earlier that this case is as profound in its implications as the earlier constitutional one. The fate of the statute hung in the … [Read more...] about King v. Burwell
Why NPR Is a National Treasure
[icopyright one button toolbar] We’re in between pledge seasons at NPR right now, but I hope you’ll indulge me for a moment while I sing the praises of one of our national treasures: National Public Radio. I am a young man, so you’ll forgive me for counting NPR among my most recently acquired tastes. As a boy, I caught snatches of NPR’s programming while I was in the car … [Read more...] about Why NPR Is a National Treasure
Vaccine Politics: Bowing at the Altar of Ignorance
Vaccine Politics: Bowing at the Altar of Ignorance By Dick Polman Listening to the attacks on vaccines, I'm reminded of the closing line in The Great Gatsby: "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." And back we go - wasting our time, yet again, re-debating stuff that is settled science. We have lightweights like Rand Paul claiming … [Read more...] about Vaccine Politics: Bowing at the Altar of Ignorance
Breaking News: ISIL Crosses New Threshold of Brutality: Jordanian Pilot Burned Alive (Updates)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Additional Updates at bottom of post Update to the "Final" Update: Albawaba News: The Jordanian government denied on Thursday that King Abdullah II would personally take part in airstrikes against Daesh [ISIS] militant group. . "Information disseminated over news and social media outlets about the king's participation in … [Read more...] about Breaking News: ISIL Crosses New Threshold of Brutality: Jordanian Pilot Burned Alive (Updates)
‘Envy’ vs. ‘greed’
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Paul Ryan values his reputation as a serious policy analyst and a genial soul. But he's not above name-calling, and he insists that President Obama's budget is the product of "envy economics." Ryan's label invites a comparable description of his own approach, which would slash taxes on the rich while cutting programs for the poor and many … [Read more...] about ‘Envy’ vs. ‘greed’
Cartoon: ISIS Report Card
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Watch 8 Super Bowl Spot Movie Trailers
Forget about football! Super Bowl 2015 viewers were glued to their seats during commercials thanks to brand new trailers from some of the hottest upcoming movies. While official promo videos for the films were previously released, fans were treated to different footage and sneak peeks during the big game. Check out the movie trailers that premiered… … [Read more...] about Watch 8 Super Bowl Spot Movie Trailers
MSNBC Falls on Hard Times
[icopyright one button toolbar] I talked about this in my very last blog post, November 5's "The End of the Trail." Inside MSNBC's Impending Shakeup: Cancellations, Reboots and Chief Phil Griffin Jordan Chariton / The Wrap Amid the cable news network's declining ratings, insiders tell TheWrap changes are coming soon and “everything is on the table” — When President … [Read more...] about MSNBC Falls on Hard Times
Important Update: The Vaccines Issue: Satire, or Politics Imitating Satire?
[icopyright one button toolbar] Important Update: While the statements (below) by Mrs. Bachmann, Mr. Christie and Dr. Paul on vaccinations are an important public service, perhaps the most authoritative word on this critical issue comes from none other than Senator Joni Ernst (R.-Iowa). Today at the New Yorker, Andy Borowitz released the text of a letter by the good … [Read more...] about Important Update: The Vaccines Issue: Satire, or Politics Imitating Satire?