The Rise of the Charlatans By Tina Dupuy At the birth of every conspiracy theory is the question, "Who profits?" In the dark reaches of anonymous Internet forums, the answer is always Big Government, Big Pharma, Big Farm-a and occasionally Satan, aliens, the Illuminati, the Knights Templar, or the Pentavirate—some omnipotent all-powerful force that enviously pulls off … [Read more...] about The Rise of the Charlatans
Cartoon: Weasles outbreak
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Declaring War on Radical Islam Is Not a Counterterrorism Strategy
Some members of Congress and noisy portions of the media and blogosphere are vexed by President Barack Obama’s refusal to declare war on “radical Islam.” Their distress seemed to be only exacerbated by the president’s measured and sensible response to Fareed Zakaria during a CNN interview last Sunday when asked, “Are we in a war with… … [Read more...] about Declaring War on Radical Islam Is Not a Counterterrorism Strategy
Brian Williams Says He’ll Take a Leave of Absence “for the next several days” as Credibility Controversy Continues to Swirl
[icopyright one button toolbar] Can a leave of "the next few days" really mean a week, or a month -- or a professional lifetime? We're about to find out. But if you had to place money in Vegas, put your money on NBC's beleaguered anchor Brian Willaism being off the anchor's desk longer than he says. Because the fact is: the controversy swirling around his admission that he … [Read more...] about Brian Williams Says He’ll Take a Leave of Absence “for the next several days” as Credibility Controversy Continues to Swirl
Josh Marshall on Scott Walker
Josh Marshall assesses the candidacy of Wisconsin governor Scott Walker for the 2016 GOP nomination on Talking Points Memo.[icopyright one button toolbar] Let's start with the essential fact: Walker has stood for and won elections for Governor of Wisconsin three times in four years. For technical, term-length reasons, that is extremely uncommon. But it's pretty uncommon just … [Read more...] about Josh Marshall on Scott Walker
Dawning Realization? ISIS Meets Steel
[icopyright one button toolbar] Has ISIS, also known as IS for Islamic State -- which actually should be KS for "Kinky State" since it's like a death cult such as old India's thuggees, a movement such as the Nazis (except they tried to hide some of their barbarity," or the S in S&M since it is the world's most popular producer of snuff videos -- finally gone too far? From … [Read more...] about Dawning Realization? ISIS Meets Steel
Our Muslim Socialist President Cannot Be A Christian If He Speaks The Truth About Christian History
[icopyright one button toolbar] With the possible exception of Brian Williams telling tall tales about his adventures in Iraq, the most controversial statement this week appears to be Barack Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast. Obama said: So how do we, as people of faith, reconcile these realities – the profound good, the strength, the tenacity, the compassion and love … [Read more...] about Our Muslim Socialist President Cannot Be A Christian If He Speaks The Truth About Christian History
Marvel Comics debuting all-female Avengers team
The ladies are taking the lead in one of Marvel Comics' top comic book properties, with an all-female Avengers team called "A-Force" debuting as the company intensifies efforts to bring more girls and women into its male-dominated fan base. Not only will the book feature some of Marvel's well-known female heroes, it will be written by… … [Read more...] about Marvel Comics debuting all-female Avengers team
Cartoon: Brian Williams
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‘Made in America’ Just a Political Slogan to Conservatives
[icopyright one button toolbar] Conservatives in Congress have once again proven they are un-American and unpatriotic. This time, it’s because of their fierce approval for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline, being built and run by TransCanada, will bring tar sands oil from Alberta to the Gulf Coast. All the oil will be exported. Major … [Read more...] about ‘Made in America’ Just a Political Slogan to Conservatives
The Blame Game: Israeli official suggests Boehner misled Netanyahu on Congress speech
[icopyright one button toolbar] Is Israel throwing House Speaker John Boehner under the bus in the wake of the growing controversy over Boehner's decision to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the U.S. Congress without first informing the White House or authentically informing Congressional Democrats? Boehner's letter claimed it was a "bipartisan" … [Read more...] about The Blame Game: Israeli official suggests Boehner misled Netanyahu on Congress speech
UPDATED – Royal Jordanian Air Force: ‘Message Delivered’
[icopyright one button toolbar] Below is a video of Jordanian air strikes against ISIL storage and staging facilities near Al Hasakah, Syria, on February 5. ISIL claims that a Jordanian air strike against the city of Raqqa, where ISIL alleges American Kayla Mueller was being held, killed her. Jordan has denied that Mueller was killed in one of the country’s air … [Read more...] about UPDATED – Royal Jordanian Air Force: ‘Message Delivered’
Rand Paul’s Past May Catch Up With Him
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