Man dies in shooting at Danish meeting with artist who drew Mohammad COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A civilian died and three police were wounded on Saturday when gunmen shot at a Copenhagen meeting attended by Lars Vilks, an artist who has received death threats since publishing images of the Prophet Mohammad. Danish police confirmed one civilian had been killed and said the two … [Read more...] about Man dies in shooting at Danish meeting with artist who drew Mohammad
‘SNL’ Cast Members Who Exited Too Soon
'SNL' Cast Members Who Exited Too Soon It’s hard to believe “Saturday Night Live” is 40 years old. To put that in perspective, you can be old enough to run for president and still be too young to remember when Lorne Michaels’ groundbreaking sketch comedy show was in its infancy. The NBC weekend perennial is ringing in its Big 4-0 Sunday with a… … [Read more...] about ‘SNL’ Cast Members Who Exited Too Soon
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: WHO was fired due to Iraq War lies?
WHO was fired due to Iraq War lies? by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --One Perfect Tweet Demonstrates How Utterly Ridiculous the World Is --Bush and Cheney's Iraq lies killed more Americans than Brian Williams' blunder --Is Brian Williams' Career At NBC Over? Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: WHO was fired due to Iraq War lies?
Cartoon: If Elizabeth Warren is President
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: If Elizabeth Warren is President
Conservatives Celebrate “Darwin Was Wrong Day”
[icopyright one button toolbar] Ken Ham believes that “Darwin Was Wrong Day” was a big hit. It is not clear that it was a hit beyond thinking it is good that he is being mocked considerably on Twitter. Declaring a day to claim a falsehood hardly makes it true, even if a number of right wing science-deniers were to back the day. I imagine that next we will start seeing a … [Read more...] about Conservatives Celebrate “Darwin Was Wrong Day”
Calif. Senate: Undocumented Immigrants Need Path to Citizenship
Calif. Senate: Undocumented Immigrants Need Path to Citizenship by Chris Jennewein The California State Senate weighed into the national immigration debate Friday with a unanimous resolution urging Congress begin comprehensive immigration reform. California Republicans at a state level staked out a very different position than their counterparts in the South and Midwest, … [Read more...] about Calif. Senate: Undocumented Immigrants Need Path to Citizenship
Christie’s flip-flop on Common Core
The governor who tells it like it is, who speaks from the heart, is now sucking up to the Republican base with a calculated flip-flop on Common Core, the program to establish national standards for educational achievement. Common Core is toxic to the GOP base, which doesn't like Washington playing any big role in education. Gov.… … [Read more...] about Christie’s flip-flop on Common Core
Fifty Shades of Grey (Movie Review)
[icopyright one button toolbar] 2/5 “Is there anything wrong with a bit of fun, effervescent trash?” I asked myself before walking into Fifty Shades of Grey. Not in the least, at least not to as hopeless a sap as myself. When it comes to populist romantic fiction, I find myself the lone champion of what is frankly an unjustly maligned genre (at the risk of relinquishing … [Read more...] about Fifty Shades of Grey (Movie Review)
Governor Of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber Resigns
Just breaking today that Gov. John Kitzhaber will step down amid ongoing scandal Wednesday, Feb. 18, in a letter submitted to Secretary of State Kate Brown. "I am announcing today that I will resign as Governor of the State of Oregon," he wrote in a statement released just after noon Friday. Brown will be sworn in as Oregon's 37th governor, but the timing of … [Read more...] about Governor Of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber Resigns
NBC Finding More Brian Williams Misremembering Examples?
[icopyright one button toolbar] Is NBC still having to check departed anchor Brian Williams' assertions? It sounds that way -- and it sounds like in this instance where there is smoke there is a self-serving exaggerated story: The network's internal fact-checking investigation is "nowhere near done," a senior NBC source said Thursday. It has widened beyond just … [Read more...] about NBC Finding More Brian Williams Misremembering Examples?
Review: If You Like ‘Breaking Bad,’ You Better Watch ‘Better Call Saul’
“You don’t want a criminal lawyer. You want a criminal lawyer.” – Jesse Pinkman, in the Breaking Bad Season 2 episode “Better Call Saul” “I’m a lawyer, not a criminal.” – Jimmy McGill, in the Better Call Saul Season 1 episode “Mijo” The introduction of attorney Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) was an important turning point for… … [Read more...] about Review: If You Like ‘Breaking Bad,’ You Better Watch ‘Better Call Saul’
Obama’s ambivalent war logic
WASHINGTON -- President Obama's request to Congress for authority to use military force against the Islamic State explains his view of why to fight this war. But it doesn't really tell us how. Obama has asked to be liberated and constrained at the same time. He wants no geographical boundaries placed on his ability to go after the Islamic State and "associated persons … [Read more...] about Obama’s ambivalent war logic
Six Months Won’t Solve Williams’ Woes
Six Months Won't Solve Williams' Woes By Peter Funt Brian Williams probably isn't a liar. Based on recent revelations, amplifications and clarifications, he appears to be a serial exaggerator. To his critics that's a distinction without a difference, which is why NBC News would be wise to replace him permanently in the anchor chair rather than suspend him for six months. … [Read more...] about Six Months Won’t Solve Williams’ Woes
Will marijuana legalization light up Jewish advocacy?
JTA — “You know, it’s a funny thing, every one of the bastards that are out for legalizing marijuana is Jewish. What the Christ is the matter with the Jews, Bob, what is the matter with them?” That was President Richard Nixon speaking to his top aide, H.R. “Bob” Haldeman, during a recorded White House meeting… … [Read more...] about Will marijuana legalization light up Jewish advocacy?
Cartoon: Netanyahu Gives Obama a Wedgie
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LONGEVITY — Tips Re-visited Six Weeks Later by Dr Kevin, DC
[icopyright one button toolbar] On December 31st I posted some specific thoughts on how you might lift your nutritional excellence in 2015. http://themoderatevoice.com/201533/tips-lift-nutritional-excellence-2015-dr-p-dc/ Time passes quickly. That was six weeks ago; long enough that if you have initiated some or all of the suggestions you may have felt or seen … [Read more...] about LONGEVITY — Tips Re-visited Six Weeks Later by Dr Kevin, DC
President Obama Signs the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention Act: ‘The Stigma Has to End…’
[icopyright one button toolbar] A bill aimed at reducing military and veteran suicides and improving their access to quality mental health care and a bill that was doggedly opposed and blocked by a lone, “support-the-troops” Republican Senator was finally signed into law by President Obama today. The bill, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, or … [Read more...] about President Obama Signs the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention Act: ‘The Stigma Has to End…’
Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement Reached at Belarus
[icopyright one button toolbar] The Guardian and other news sources are reporting that the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany have reached a ceasefire deal on the Ukrainian conflict. The ceasefire agreement came after 17 hours of talks in Minsk, Belarus, and is to take effect “from midnight 15 February,” according to Russian president Vladimir Putin … [Read more...] about Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement Reached at Belarus
Bush Campaign Embarassed By Two Tech Problems
[icopyright one button toolbar] Since Jeb Bush began unofficially running for the Republican nomination he has had a couple problems with technology. These are primarily presented as examples of how politicians must be careful, not necessarily criticism of Jeb Bush personally. First there was the problem of old tweets from a campaign aide, such as calling women sluts. The … [Read more...] about Bush Campaign Embarassed By Two Tech Problems
Not too late to postpone Netanyahu speech (Guest Voice)
Not too late to postpone Netanyahu speech By now, it has become clear that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to address Congress on March 4 has become a disaster – not just for him but more importantly for the US-Israel relationship. From the beginning, one of the chief objections to the visit — and the reason so many supporters of Israel including… … [Read more...] about Not too late to postpone Netanyahu speech (Guest Voice)