[icopyright one button toolbar] With many liberals concerned about the prospect of Hillary Clinton walking away with the Democratic nomination there has been increased talk of other potential candidates. Joan Walsh listed several in a recent article at Salon. Although I thought it is purely coincidence, I recently noted speculation in light of Al Gore's planned visit to Iowa … [Read more...] about Al Gore As The Liberal Alternative To Hillary Clinton
Dead heat in Israel as Netanyahu, Herzog both declare victory; Arabs will be 3rd largest bloc
Dead heat in Israel as Netanyahu, Herzog both declare victory; Arabs will be 3rd largest bloc JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party emerged from Tuesday's Israeli election in a virtual tie with the Zionist Union headed by Isaac Herzog, according to exit polls, with prospects unclear whether either leader would be able to form a governing coalition. … [Read more...] about Dead heat in Israel as Netanyahu, Herzog both declare victory; Arabs will be 3rd largest bloc
Hard to Divine Satire These Days
[icopyright one button toolbar] I love satire. Satire and its purpose are perhaps best described as ”a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule… Usually, a satire is a comical piece of writing which makes fun of an individual or a society to expose its … [Read more...] about Hard to Divine Satire These Days
One More Thing Finland Gets Right: Speeding Tickets
[icopyright one button toolbar] Across the country and the globe, drivers are perpetually fighting what they believe to be a broken system when it comes to speeding fines, whilst governments and public service departments reassure citizens that their procedures are correct and accurate. Nevertheless, there is a growing fear that the average individual is fair game for a … [Read more...] about One More Thing Finland Gets Right: Speeding Tickets
Poll: Iran negotiations popular
[icopyright one button toolbar] A new poll finds widespread support for the administration's negotiations with Iran: Washington (CNN)Americans broadly back direct negotiations with Iran about that country's nuclear program, according to a new CNN/ORC poll. And although about half (49%) say some Republican senators went too far by sending a letter to Iran's leaders … [Read more...] about Poll: Iran negotiations popular
American Compassion and ‘Invisible’ Disabilities
[icopyright one button toolbar] Some disabilities and illnesses are visible—and while these can sometimes lead to people treating you differently, rarely do others question whether or not something is amiss. But that’s not the case for those suffering from "invisible" disabilities. But don't take this to mean that one form is better, or worse, or more worthy of attention; … [Read more...] about American Compassion and ‘Invisible’ Disabilities
Presidential Interior Design: A History of the White House (Infographic)
The White House has actually been a work in progress for many years, with each new President making some changes. This infographic from theRUGSELLER.co.uk gives some fascinating details: Presidential Interior Design by The Rug Seller … [Read more...] about Presidential Interior Design: A History of the White House (Infographic)
Israel’s Choice: Netanyahu or Herzog? Polls open in vote that can swing either way
Netanyahu or Herzog? Polls open in vote that can swing either way Israeli Arab Abdullah Talash, 74, chooses his ballot in order to vote in Israel's general election at a polling station in the northern Israeli Arab village of Umm Al-Fahm, February 10, 2009 (photo credit: AP/Muhammad Muheissen) Up to 80 percent of Israel’s 5.9 million voters were expected to cast ballots … [Read more...] about Israel’s Choice: Netanyahu or Herzog? Polls open in vote that can swing either way
Cartoon: ISIS new killers
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: ISIS new killers
Women’s Rights and Roles
[icopyright one button toolbar] 2015 is the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action regarding the status of women. Though 189 governments signed the document, much remains to be done in democratic and non-democratic states to improve women’s lives. Democracy in any nation is a mirage unless all citizens have equal rights and equality of … [Read more...] about Women’s Rights and Roles
A GOP adrift
WASHINGTON -- It's been just a few weeks since Republicans took full control of Congress, but already it is safe to say they have no earthly idea of what they want to accomplish. What we're seeing is not just a bit of sputtering before the GOP machine cranks up and begins to systematically fulfill its governing plan. There is no plan. Republican majorities in both the … [Read more...] about A GOP adrift
Anti-Gay Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore’s Son Charged with Drug Possession
Caleb Moore, the son of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, was arrested for drug possession on Sunday in Troy. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. According to court documents, Caleb Moore, 24, was arrested after officers responded to the 1200 block of Allen Street on an attempted home break-in call. He was with four other … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore’s Son Charged with Drug Possession
McDonald’s Looks At Tech Conveniences To Spur Turnaround
AUSTIN, Texas -- Wireless charging. Interactive music. Friendly baristas. Soft, yellow tones and wood grain. This is a vision of the McDonald’s of the future. Except this future is already built inside a Hilton next to the Austin Convention Center for the South by Southwest exposition now under way. It’s the McDonald’s Corp.’s first official presence… … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Looks At Tech Conveniences To Spur Turnaround
SciFi Weekend: The 100 Season Finale; 12 Monkeys; Better Call Saul; Twin Peaks; Karen Gillan; Cristin Milioti; The Jinx
[icopyright one button toolbar] The 100 ended with a two part season finale which concluded the Mount Weather storyline. While overall I enjoyed the show, that story did get dragged out a bit too long. After things looked bleak last week after Lexa betrayed Clarke, it was suddenly so easy to kill all the Mountain People and escape. From the beginning the show has been about … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: The 100 Season Finale; 12 Monkeys; Better Call Saul; Twin Peaks; Karen Gillan; Cristin Milioti; The Jinx
Cartoon: Democratic Bracket
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Republicans really really want to win in ’16
[icopyright one button toolbar] Even though a win will require backing away from their "agenda." Senate Republicans will not include detailed plans to overhaul entitlement programs when they unveil their first budget in nearly a decade this week, according to GOP sources. The decision would break from Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-Wis.) House budgets from recent years, which … [Read more...] about Republicans really really want to win in ’16
Netanyahu: There Will Be No Palestinian State on My Watch
As elections near, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has gone on a storm of interviews in an effort to reach out to right-wing voters. In those interviews, several of them published for the first time on Monday, Netanyahu made clear that if he is reelected as prime minister, he would do everything in his power to prevent… … [Read more...] about Netanyahu: There Will Be No Palestinian State on My Watch
(Updated- Video) What One Senator Calls a ‘Photo-Op’
[icopyright one button toolbar] UPDATE: According to the White House, the President has met injured warrior Cory Remsburg six times “to be exact.” Watch the video of the President’s tribute to Cory below. Original post: On Friday President Obama visited the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital in Phoenix, the hospital that had been at the center of the scandal … [Read more...] about (Updated- Video) What One Senator Calls a ‘Photo-Op’
Private Email A Problem For Jeb Bush And Other Republicans, Along With Hillary Clinton
[icopyright one button toolbar] Jeb Bush has been on the campaign stump attacking Clinton regarding her use of a private email server, violating rules in effect as of 2009 regarding retention of records. While such criticism is deserved, Bush as been quiet on his own email scandal. The Washington Post reports: Jeb Bush used his private e-mail account as Florida governor to … [Read more...] about Private Email A Problem For Jeb Bush And Other Republicans, Along With Hillary Clinton
The Senate’s 47 percent
WASHINGTON -- In September 2002, three Democratic congressmen visited Iraq in an effort to prevent a war they thought was a terrible idea. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., said very little there, explaining afterward that his sole purpose was to tell Iraqi officials that "if they want to prevent a war, they need to prevail upon Saddam Hussein to provide unrestricted, … [Read more...] about The Senate’s 47 percent