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Slain NYPD Officers Celebrated Recent Birthday, Marriage
Slain NYPD Officers Celebrated Recent Birthday, Marriage New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, center, spoke at WoodHull Hospital after two NYPD officers were shot and killed. Reuters Murdered New York Police Department officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos were both celebrating milestones in their lives at the time of their deaths. Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said … [Read more...] about Slain NYPD Officers Celebrated Recent Birthday, Marriage
Thank Ted Cruz for the Surgeon General the NRA Hates
Thank Ted Cruz for the Surgeon General the NRA Hates By Dick Polman For 500 days, President Obama's Surgeon General nominee had languished in limbo, and with Republicans set to take over, it appeared that well-credentialed Dr. Vivek Murthy would never get confirmed. Until Ted Cruz came to the rescue! Cruz guy is so addicted to grandstanding that he has no clue how to … [Read more...] about Thank Ted Cruz for the Surgeon General the NRA Hates
5 Ways Marijuana Won In 2014
In 2013, the U.S. polling group Gallup found that for the first time ever, the majority of Americans approved the full legalization of marijuana. Today, that rate of 58 percent has fallen to a slimmer majority of 51 percent, but the legalization boom has picked up even more steam. New Year’s Day marked the first day… … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Marijuana Won In 2014
Right Wing Blames President Obama, Bill de Blasio, Eric Holder for Assassination of NYPD Cops
[icopyright one button toolbar] It's a sad commentary when the rights of people to peacefully demonstrate against a perceived injustice have come under fire because of the actions of one person. NYPD officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos were killed execution style by a POS named Ismaaiyl Brinsley, while they sat in their patrol car outside the Tompkins Houses in Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Right Wing Blames President Obama, Bill de Blasio, Eric Holder for Assassination of NYPD Cops
Two NYPD Officers Murdered in Brooklyn/ UPDATED: De Blasio, mayor, Spurned After
UPDATE: It appears to be shaping up that Bill de Blasio, current mayor of New York City, is disliked intensely by many in NYPD, in their opinion after De Blasio did not stand up for law and order nor unequivocally for police officers assaulted during protests [despite clear videos of same], for backslapping, ignoring questions he's 'uncomfortable' answering that … [Read more...] about Two NYPD Officers Murdered in Brooklyn/ UPDATED: De Blasio, mayor, Spurned After
Ferguson Prosecutor Admits To Allowing Testimony From People Who Were Clearly Lying
[icopyright one button toolbar] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRYeRofVo8Q We have already seen many signs that the grand jury investigation in Ferguson was handled improperly, with the prosecutor essentially acting as the defense for Darren Wilson. There were also irregularities in how the evidence was handled. Wilson was allowed to present his case without undergoing … [Read more...] about Ferguson Prosecutor Admits To Allowing Testimony From People Who Were Clearly Lying
Islamic terrorism strikes not only in Israel (Guest Voice)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Islamic terrorism strikes not only in Israel By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — Are we going to have to cut ourselves off from the news and other media, in order to hold on to our mental equanimity? This week has been particularly hard for consumers of the news media, like myself. Many people thought that the evil that … [Read more...] about Islamic terrorism strikes not only in Israel (Guest Voice)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: North Korea and the Movies
North Korea and the Movies by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Sony exec fires back at President Obama --Hackers to Sony: We'll stand down if you never release the movie --Hollywood Cowardice: George Clooney Explains Why Sony Stood Alone In North Korean Cyberterror Attack --Obama Could Hit China to Punish North Korea Mike Peters is recognized as one of our … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: North Korea and the Movies
2016 Presidential Campaign Already Boring
2016 Presidential Campaign Already Boring By Jason Stanford The 2016 presidential campaign has barely started, and I'm already bored. On one hand, everyone's ready for Hillary, but she doesn't seem all that eager for everyone. She's scheduled two paid speeches for early next year, which means she won't be kicking off her campaign until the spring. This is seen in DC as … [Read more...] about 2016 Presidential Campaign Already Boring
Sony hacking may cast pall over Oscars (Guest Voice)
[facebook] Sony hacking may cast pall over Oscars By Dan Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — The Oscars telecast on February 22 is most likely to be a toned-down event from the usual fare in the wake of the massive international hacking of the Sony Picture Entertainment computer system. Whereas past Oscars presented millions of TV viewers worldwide with ribald jokes and … [Read more...] about Sony hacking may cast pall over Oscars (Guest Voice)
Discovery’s Eaten Alive: We were all rooting for the big snake (Guest Voice)
A divided nation has finally united, if only for a while. Everywhere you go, Americans are speaking out in a singular chorus of indignation and outrage. Social media is seething with denunciations of brazen deception and cruelty. What in the world happened that has suddenly brought us all together? It's simple: Some bonehead tried to get… … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Eaten Alive: We were all rooting for the big snake (Guest Voice)
Marco Rubio, Rand Paul trade shots over Cuba on TV, Twitter, Facebook
MIAMI—As they jockey for possible presidential bids, Republican senators Marco Rubio and Rand Paul are taking aim at each other on TV, Twitter and Facebook over Cuba policy. Rubio, a Cuba hardliner from West Miami, has attacked President Barack Obama's effort to re-establish ties with Cuba. The pugnacious Kentuckian thinks the president made the right move.… … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio, Rand Paul trade shots over Cuba on TV, Twitter, Facebook
Cartoon: Kim is coming to town
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Obama: Sony ‘Made A Mistake’ By Canceling ‘The Interview’
U.S. President Obama said Sony Pictures Entertainment made a mistake by canceling the release of “The Interview,” the film widely believed to have inspired the vast hack that crippled the studio and leaked embarrassing emails from its executives. His remarks came days after Sony canceled the planned Christmas Day release of the film, in which bumbling… … [Read more...] about Obama: Sony ‘Made A Mistake’ By Canceling ‘The Interview’
Cartoon: Kim jong-no fun
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Obama’s response to the midterms
Obama's response to the midterms: Pretty spectacular. Certainly the President's month post-defeat contrasts with the negativism and in-fighting of the "winners." Kevin Drum lays out 37 days of hard work at the White House. *November 10: Surprised everyone by announcing his support for strong net neutrality. *November 11: Concluded a climate deal with China that … [Read more...] about Obama’s response to the midterms
FBI Officially Blames North Korea For Sony Hack
The US Government has officially blamed North Korea for the Sony hack. Hardly a surprise but it is now formally announced. President Obama has said we will "respond" to the incident though it is unclear what that response will be. The incident led to the virtual cancellation of the Sony film "The Interview" and is seen by some as the first major strike in the cyber … [Read more...] about FBI Officially Blames North Korea For Sony Hack
Polls Show Public Support for Torture
Kevin Drum shares a discouraging fact on Mother Jones. This is the most discouraging part of the whole torture debate. It's one thing to learn that Dick Cheney is every bit the vicious wretch we all thought he was. But time after time since 9/11, polls have shown that the American public is basically on his side. As a nation, we simply don't believe that a comprehensive … [Read more...] about Polls Show Public Support for Torture
Reasons Why Torture Does Not Work
One major finding of the recent bipartisan Senate report on torture was that torture used in the United States post 9/11 did not produce any useful intelligence. The same lack of efficacy was seen by every other country which tried to use torture, even in cases such as Nazi Germany and North Vietnam, which are often claimed by supports of the use of torture as examples of … [Read more...] about Reasons Why Torture Does Not Work