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
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: Netanyahu Gives Obama a Wedgie
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)
House of Cards: Our House is better than your House
[icopyright one button toolbar] I, like millions around the globe I suppose, love House of Cards. I think it is deliciously over the top and Kevin Spacey proves, once again, that he is the premier actor when it comes to playing villains. A work colleague put me up on the fact that House of Cards is based on a British series of the same name. That same colleague also … [Read more...] about House of Cards: Our House is better than your House
Brian Williams Misremembering
Brian Williams Misremembering Raging Moderate by Will Durst There's a big bad brouhaha over at NBC with anchor Brian Williams misremembering being shot down in a helicopter on a trip to Iraq, when the facts seem to indicate that although he did fly in a helicopter, and was over Iraq, he was not shot down. Well, come on; the guy was close. Got two out of three. They keep you … [Read more...] about Brian Williams Misremembering
Muslim Community Fears Consequences Of Rising Islamophobia
Muslim Community Fears Consequences Of Rising Islamophobia While authorities in North Carolina work to determine the motive behind the shooting deaths of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill, the attack has confirmed some Muslims’ greatest fears amid what they say is a rise in anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S. The current climate has contributed to the sense that Muslims in … [Read more...] about Muslim Community Fears Consequences Of Rising Islamophobia
Take a Peek: Centrist Forum
Once up on a time there were lots of centrist and independent weblogs. Changes in the blogosphere, the Internet, the popularity of Facebook, Google's changing some formulas on ranking posts, the rise of social media and cellphones and how that impacts how posts are shared, and political burnout as American has become more polarized have reduced the number of these blogs and … [Read more...] about Take a Peek: Centrist Forum
Cartoon: Your moment of zen
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: Your moment of zen
What fuels Law & Order: SVU, TV’s longest running prime-time drama?
In a slick opening sequence on a recent Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, an underage girl changes in a limousine and carefully puts on lipstick. Given the thumping, ominous music we know where this is going: she is later found sexually assaulted and left in a suitcase in a back alley. It’s another day on… … [Read more...] about What fuels Law & Order: SVU, TV’s longest running prime-time drama?
The Very Trees Cry Out: NO NO NO– Three Muslim Students Murdered
DATELINE: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 3 Muslim students shot dead by middle-aged shooter. This should be at top of cable news and top of every newspaper in the USA. Two of the dead were married just 1.5 months ago in joyful celebration. The other dead young person is a sister."Each of the victims, Deah Barakat, his wife Yusor Mohammad, and her sister, Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, … [Read more...] about The Very Trees Cry Out: NO NO NO– Three Muslim Students Murdered
Racing Extinction (Movie Review)
4.5/5 [icopyright one button toolbar] In the opening act of Racing Extinction, director Louis Psihoyos confesses that nothing is worse for the environment than making a movie about it, a heavy fact for someone as committed to awareness as he. If you’re going to succumb to a necessary evil, do it with the poignancy and desperate grandiosity of Psihoyos. With Racing … [Read more...] about Racing Extinction (Movie Review)