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Romney isn’t Reagan

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[icopyright one button toolbar] Daniel Larison points out the obvious (to everyone but Mitt and his supporters) on The American Conservative. He has been running more or less continuously for president for the last decade, and he has been doing so by flatly rejecting what he did during his one brief stint in political office. Romney made himself a leading contender for the … [Read more...] about Romney isn’t Reagan

Suspected terrorist cells raided as Europe moves against threat

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Suspected terrorist cells raided as Europe moves against threat BERLIN — European security forces moved against suspected radical jihadists in two countries Thursday in the latest sign that last week's Charlie Hebdo terrorist attacks have galvanized action against what officials for months have called a rising threat. In Belgium, police killed two suspected jihadists and … [Read more...] about Suspected terrorist cells raided as Europe moves against threat

Is ‘Je suis Charlie’ an Accurate Slogan?

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[icopyright one button toolbar] In the wake of the terrorist massacre in Paris, the new battle cry throughout the civilized world is "Je suis Charlie," meaning "I am Charlie." The phrase expresses solidarity for the four cartoonists and 13 others butchered by Islamic terrorists who attacked the satirical newspaper and a kosher market. But, actually, it's clear now that the … [Read more...] about Is ‘Je suis Charlie’ an Accurate Slogan?

Wolf of Wall Street: Soulless but Brilliant

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[icopyright one button toolbar] Article taken from my blog Chocolate-Films. I know that I sound like a clichéd film critic when I say that I love Martin Scorsese, but this man has consistently made films that have left me breathless and in awe of his talent. Only Gangs of New York has left a bitter taste in my mouth, but save from that hiccup, this man’s filmography is a … [Read more...] about Wolf of Wall Street: Soulless but Brilliant

In Memoriam: Remembering the Heroes of ‘Old Shaky’

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[icopyright one button toolbar] Four years ago, on the 50th anniversary of a tragedy that struck close to home, I wrote about “‘Old Shaky,' a “Texas Tower” 85 miles southeast of New York City -- no, not one of those -- that went down in a violent storm with 28 souls on board. Last year, on the 53rd anniversary and with the help of an Air Force veteran who served on … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Remembering the Heroes of ‘Old Shaky’

The University of Chicago Grapples With Free Speech

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[icopyright one button toolbar] To put this in context, it occurred prior to the Charlie Hebdo murders in Paris. The University of Chicago, through the Provost’s office, established a Committee on Freedom of Expression. The committee, comprised of seven professors from fields as diverse as medicine, law, psychology, literature and the arts, and headed by law professor … [Read more...] about The University of Chicago Grapples With Free Speech

Potential Conservative Attacks On Obama If He Had Attended Paris March

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[icopyright one button toolbar] I recently discussed why the right wingers attacking Obama regarding the recent rally in France are wrong as it was both impractical and noted why it would have been inappropriate for Obama to have attended. If he had gone there is no doubt he would have been attacked by the right for multiple reasons, including: The cost of the … [Read more...] about Potential Conservative Attacks On Obama If He Had Attended Paris March

‘Homeland’ mulls plot switch that takes focus off Middle East and Muslim terrorism

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"Homeland," the much-acclaimed television series about American intelligence agents who root out terror threats, is mulling a departure from its ordinary plot, which focuses on Middle Eastern Muslims, and considering - post Charlie Hebdo attacks - a new storyline that does not involve the radical Islamic element. The show might go with a new type of… … [Read more...] about ‘Homeland’ mulls plot switch that takes focus off Middle East and Muslim terrorism

Bill Clinton on Late Night with Seth Meyers (Video)

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Former President Bill Clinton stopped by Late Night Wednesday night. Here's a tiny taste of what he said (more videos later): Tonight, @SethMeyers asks President Bill Clinton the one question on everyone’s mind about 2016. #LNSM A video posted by Late Night with Seth Meyers (@latenightseth) on Jan 14, 2015 at 5:33pm PST … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton on Late Night with Seth Meyers (Video)

Psst…Want to Watch a Video?

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[icopyright one button toolbar] This will probably be one of the shortest pieces ever posted by yours truly. (I can already visualize the sighs of relief) But, hopefully, it will also be one of the most powerful and enlightening ones. No, not because it is written by me. In fact, it is not even an article and, except for this short intro, I had nothing to do with … [Read more...] about Psst…Want to Watch a Video?

The Imaginary Warren V. Clinton Nomination Battle

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[icopyright one button toolbar] There has been a tremendous amount of speculation about Elizabeth Warren running for the 2016 nomination despite her statements that she is not running. Many political articles give the impression that Warren is Clinton's chief opponent for the nomination. This speculation has been kept alive by interviews in which Warren answered in the … [Read more...] about The Imaginary Warren V. Clinton Nomination Battle

Immigration Fight Threatens DHS Funding

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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama won’t sign legislation currently being mulled in the House that would fund the Department of Homeland Security but undo nearly everything he has done while in office to address immigration reform. The legislation, being pushed by conservatives, stands little of chance of making it to Obama because it won’t be able… … [Read more...] about Immigration Fight Threatens DHS Funding

On Elizabeth Warren, the Bright Shiny Object

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On Elizabeth Warren, the Bright Shiny Object By Dick Polman Elizabeth Warren continues to bedazzle people precisely because she's not running for president. If she were to actually run for president, her power to bedazzle would diminish in a flash. To quote the sage Bob Dylan, "What looks large from a distance, close up ain't never that big." Her name came up the other … [Read more...] about On Elizabeth Warren, the Bright Shiny Object