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Japan: Abe’s vision under threat (Guest Voice)
Shortly after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on an official trip across the Middle East, pledged $200m to assist the intensifying regional campaign against ISIL, the Japanese public was confronted by the horror of a video depicting two Japanese hostages, Kenji Goto and condemnding horrendous, held captive by ISIL. In an unequivocal rebuke to the Japanese… … [Read more...] about Japan: Abe’s vision under threat (Guest Voice)
SciFi Weekend: Parenthood Finale; The Marvel Cinematic Universe; The 100; Arrow; Allegiance; The Americans
[icopyright one button toolbar] Parenthood concluded with one of the best television finales of all time. This was an easier show to conclude than some others. It did not have the problem of shows such as The X-Files and Lost, which became so burdened by its mythology that it was impossible for the finale to be satisfying without giving up hope that it would really make … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Parenthood Finale; The Marvel Cinematic Universe; The 100; Arrow; Allegiance; The Americans
A New Default Self
Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 percent Of everything you think, And of everything you do, Is for yourself -- And there isn't one. -- Wei Wu Wei Wei Wu Wei is the pen name of Terence Gray, a 20th-century, Anglo-Irish author of pithy provocations aimed, like the one in the epigraph, at the prevailing notion of selfhood. By flatly denying the existence of self, he … [Read more...] about A New Default Self
Watch The ‘Jurassic World’ Super Bowl Trailer (VIDEO)
Watch The 'Jurassic World' Super Bowl Trailer The most anticipated Super Bowl XLIX ad (according to Fandango) has already premiered! A new trailer for “Jurassic World” aired right after the Seattle Seahawks won the coin toss, giving fans another look at the upcoming installment in the “Jurassic Park” franchise. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard star in the new footage, which … [Read more...] about Watch The ‘Jurassic World’ Super Bowl Trailer (VIDEO)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Superbowl Beauty and the Beast Mode
Of Related Interest: --Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch finally speaks --Marshawn Lynch is wearing his banned gold cleats in Super Bowl warmups --Saturday Night Live parodies Marshawn Lynch, Richard Sherman on eve of Super Bowl --Will Super Bowl XLIX be 'Beast Mode's' last run with the Seahawks? Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Superbowl Beauty and the Beast Mode
Cartoon: Superbowl Trophy
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Killing May Push Japan Closer To Approving Military Force
Hours after the Islamic State group published on social media on Saturday a videotape purported to show the beheading of its second Japanese hostage, journalist Kenji Goto, the Japanese government expressed “extreme indignation" for the "deplorable terrorist act." Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on TV he felt "very sorry" and that "the government has tried its… … [Read more...] about Killing May Push Japan Closer To Approving Military Force
Video: Police Appear To Draw Guns On Black Kids Throwing Snowballs
[icopyright one button toolbar] Department of WOW. I've seen many things and lived in several countries (India, Spain under Franco and right after the dictator died, briefly Bangladesh) and done stories from many (Cypress, Mexico) but never have seen anything like this. Crooks & Liars' John Amato has a post about a video that seems to show police drawing guns on black … [Read more...] about Video: Police Appear To Draw Guns On Black Kids Throwing Snowballs
Jeb Bush Was A Romney-Type Bully In School–Why It Might Still Matter
The Boston Globe looked at Jeb Bush’s school days, finding he abused drugs like his brother and was a bully like the last Republican nominee, Mitt Romney. Resolutely apolitical despite his lineage, he refused to join the Progressive Andover Republicans club and often declined even to participate in informal bull sessions with classmates. In a tumultuous season in American … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush Was A Romney-Type Bully In School–Why It Might Still Matter
Conventional Pundit Wisdom Fail (Again)? Scott Walker Surging
[icopyright one button toolbar] I've often noted that the conventional wisdom surfaces with a loud WHOOSH!, whipping across old and new media. It's touted and repeated by pundits because this is the age of instant analysis (you do your best to predict and say it as if you really know it'll happen). And then if if the conventional wisdom is wrong, it is quietly, sheepishly … [Read more...] about Conventional Pundit Wisdom Fail (Again)? Scott Walker Surging
U.S. Army pulls tweet for using the word “chinks”
[icopyright one button toolbar] On Friday, the U.S. Army used the word "chink" to describe intelligence community vulnerability to terrorist use of social media communication. Twitter exploded with cries of race baiting. The Army deleted the tweet. chink: (1) a small cleft, slit, or fissure <a chink in the fence>; (2) a weak spot that may leave one vulnerable <his … [Read more...] about U.S. Army pulls tweet for using the word “chinks”
Islamic State posts video of Japanese journalist’s execution
Islamic State posts video of Japanese journalist's execution IRBIL, Iraq — A short video apparently depicting the decapitation of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto was released late Saturday by the Islamic State group. The executioner appeared to be the same British-accented man shown killing at least five other hostages in previous videos. The video, which lasts about one … [Read more...] about Islamic State posts video of Japanese journalist’s execution
Republicans Plan To Impose Huge Tax Increase On Middle Class In Opposing Obamacare Fix
[icopyright one button toolbar] Republicans are increasingly seeing King v. Burwell as a way to do what they couldn’t accomplish in over fifty votes–repeal the Affordable Care Act. While it defies logic, the Supreme Court could conceivably rule that the Affordable Care Act only provides subsidies for plans purchased on state exchanges but not on the federal exchange. A … [Read more...] about Republicans Plan To Impose Huge Tax Increase On Middle Class In Opposing Obamacare Fix
“Horrific” pre-historic shark makes a rare appearance in Australia
John Hopton for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online A fishing crew in Australia had a surprise guest in their catch recently, after snaring a rarely seen shark with 300 teeth and a terrifying, pre-historic appearance that was enough to make even Australian fisherman go all sissy. The 6-foot long frilled shark more closely resembles a crazed… … [Read more...] about “Horrific” pre-historic shark makes a rare appearance in Australia
Cartoon: The Superbowl Brady Bunch
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Are ‘Childish games’ hurting U.S.-Israel relations?
Are ‘Childish games’ hurting U.S.-Israel relations? By Donald Harrison U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-New York) said House Speaker John Boehner jeopardized bipartisan support for Israel by inviting Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a Joint Session of Congress. He urged both Netanyahu and Boehner to “consider measures to mitigate the damage this … [Read more...] about Are ‘Childish games’ hurting U.S.-Israel relations?
Pro-Growth Policies
Dana Milbank and Larry Kudlow offer contrasting takes on curing what ails us economically.[icopyright one button toolbar] There’s widespread agreement about the problem – that inequality is as bad as it has been in America since the crash of ’29. Even Republican leaders are talking about it (their solution, alas, is a tax system with even more breaks for the wealthy.) But … [Read more...] about Pro-Growth Policies
Cartoon: The End of Football
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The Entertainment Industry Enabled Cosby (Guest Voice)
The Entertainment Industry Enabled Cosby By Tina Dupuy Hollywood is rumored to be a liberal bastion. Why exactly? Because a couple of actors raised some money for Obama? Hollywood as a business is far from liberal. Its core value isn't progress; its core value is profit. If "Fifty Shades of Grey" can make money, it's produced. If "The Passion of the Christ" can make money, … [Read more...] about The Entertainment Industry Enabled Cosby (Guest Voice)