[icopyright one button toolbar] ELIZABETH LAUTEN RESIGNS: GOP staffer Elizabeth Lauten says she is 'resigning today' following her controversial comments about Sasha and Malia Obama -- CNN reports. In case you forgot, here's a screenshot of Elizabeth Lauten's Facebook rant attacking the teenagers: Now let's see if Elizabeth Lauten's boss, Rep. Stephen Fincher, … [Read more...] about GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Resigns Over Sasha & Malia Obama Facebook Attack
Gorbachev: West ‘Resigned’ to Crimea’s Return to Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Russia)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Upon his return from celebrations in Germany for the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, former USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev gave this somewhat testy interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda, in which he is defensive over accusations that he 'lost' the Soviet Union. He discusses where it all went wrong with the United States, … [Read more...] about Gorbachev: West ‘Resigned’ to Crimea’s Return to Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Russia)
Note for Steven Moffat on How to Improve ‘Doctor Who’
[icopyright one button toolbar] To Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat As arrogant as it might be for me (who's never created anything as amazing as the work you've done with Doctor Who) to say, most fans I've talked to have agreed wholeheartedly that although Peter Capaldi has been brilliant as the Doctor since his debut in series eight, the episodes this series have … [Read more...] about Note for Steven Moffat on How to Improve ‘Doctor Who’
15 new films you’ll want to see this December
Nazis! Ghouls! Orcs! Kim Jong-un! Creepy hunters with sexist leers! What would the holiday movie season be without them? It's the rush to the finish line, and the start of serious campaigning for awards season kudos, as 15-odd titles make their way to movie screens — and more than 15-odd if you happen to live in… … [Read more...] about 15 new films you’ll want to see this December
‘The imperial Congress’
WASHINGTON -- President Obama issued a veto threat last week against a corporate tax-cutting orgy that promised the world to many powerful interests but did little for the middle class and nothing for low-income Americans. The president's move was singularly useful. It should be a sign of things to come. The widespread pessimism about the next two years in Washington is … [Read more...] about ‘The imperial Congress’
JOURNAL: THE SAD BAD NEWS FOR THE IMMIGRANT BASHERS FROM THE GOP
[icopyright one button toolbar] I think back about the sunset to the west, the red sun dropping down into the forest across the road. I'm a child on the cement stoop in the boon docks of N'orthn Indianer. I am en-wondered by seeing this beauty of light going down into the dark fingers of the trees... a forest that cannot hold the sun forever. It will rise. Again and again. … [Read more...] about JOURNAL: THE SAD BAD NEWS FOR THE IMMIGRANT BASHERS FROM THE GOP
Did GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Criticize These Females for Their ‘Dress’ & Demeanor
[icopyright one button toolbar] ...or is it just the young teen daughters of First Lady and current President of the United States, Sasha and Malia? Who I think are lovely and composed and dressed like many a young woman today. FIRST VOLLEY Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN), had written this attacking the two girls who actually … [Read more...] about Did GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Criticize These Females for Their ‘Dress’ & Demeanor
SciFi Weekend: Star Wars; Independence Day 2; Jurassic World; The Flash; Arrow; Supergirl; Gotham; Agent Carter; Constantine; Doctor Who; Selfie; Frozen
[icopyright one button toolbar] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOVFvcNfvE There has been a lot of news on sequels to classic science fiction movies. The teaser for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (video above) has received considerable attention, and has led to more speculation as to the movie and the future of the Star Wars universe. There might not be that much … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Star Wars; Independence Day 2; Jurassic World; The Flash; Arrow; Supergirl; Gotham; Agent Carter; Constantine; Doctor Who; Selfie; Frozen
Triumph in the Baja 1000 for the HeartGift Racing Team
[icopyright one button toolbar] This is the classic story of how not finishing first -- or second, or third -- or not even technically completing a racing event can still represent a triumph and be a touching story of true grit, determination and, above all, of selfless devotion to a cause. That is exactly what happened a couple of weeks ago in the "badlands" of Baja … [Read more...] about Triumph in the Baja 1000 for the HeartGift Racing Team
Romney, again? Absolutely, say lots of GOP voters
WASHINGTON — Republican voters sure like nostalgia in their presidential candidates. A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday found Republicans "want 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney back in the game." They put him atop the leader board among possible 2016 Republican presidential candidates, as nearly 1 in 5 mentioned him as their top choice. Next was another… … [Read more...] about Romney, again? Absolutely, say lots of GOP voters
GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Apologizes for Vicious Attack on Sasha & Malia Obama
[icopyright one button toolbar] Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN), apologized for viciously attacking Sasha and Malia Obama in a Facebook rant for not "showing a little class" and not dressing "like you deserve respect and not a spot at the bar." This all stems from their appearance at the White House turkey pardoning ceremony. Yeah, … [Read more...] about GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Apologizes for Vicious Attack on Sasha & Malia Obama
North Carolina Study Looks At Republican Advantage Due To Gerrymandering
[icopyright one button toolbar] Republicans control both houses of Congress but this does not mean that they represent a majority of the voters. They control the Senate due to small Republican states having the same number of Senators as larger Democratic states. Republicans benefit in the House due to the concentration of Democrats in urban areas, leading to Democrats … [Read more...] about North Carolina Study Looks At Republican Advantage Due To Gerrymandering
Republicans Plan To Use Increased Power After Midterms To Restrict Access To Abortion
[icopyright one button toolbar] Remember how the Republicans talked about down playing social issues going into the midterm elections? Now that they are in office, the party of limited government is returning to its agenda of using big government to impose its views upon others. Politco reports on The coming wave of anti-abortion laws–New GOP state legislatures will … [Read more...] about Republicans Plan To Use Increased Power After Midterms To Restrict Access To Abortion
Perceptions of Reality— And a Failure to Indict
by Walter Brasch She quietly walked into the classroom and stood there, just inside the door, against a wall. The professor, his back to her, continued his lecture, unaware of her presence until his students’ eyes began focusing upon her rather than him. “Yes?” he asked, turning to her. Just “Yes.” Nothing more. “You shouldn’t have done it,” she said peacefully. He … [Read more...] about Perceptions of Reality— And a Failure to Indict
Broadway Records to Release the Original Soundtrack of NBC’s Peter Pan LIVE!
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Preparing to sprinkle fairy dust across America, NBC presents " Peter Pan Live!" a bold new television production of the iconic Broadway musical on December 4th. The Original Soundtrack of the NBC Television Event will be released by Broadway Records™ and is now available for pre-order on the Broadway… … [Read more...] about Broadway Records to Release the Original Soundtrack of NBC’s Peter Pan LIVE!
Individual Texans are doing for pregnant women what the rest of America should be doing
[icopyright one button toolbar] Individual Texans are doing for pregnant women what the rest of America should be doing: And maybe we are, state by state. It's a ground level, individual woman's solution to government's (illegal?) discrimination against women. An organization in Austin is using phones and contributions to arrange for women who are under 20 weeks … [Read more...] about Individual Texans are doing for pregnant women what the rest of America should be doing
‘Jurassic World’ Skips Science
Universal Studios just released the first trailer for Jurassic World, the latest film in the blockbuster Jurassic Park series. The reboot will be released June 12 next year and will star Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas-Howard. The film builds on the success of the dinosaur-busting trilogy Jurassic Park (1993), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and… … [Read more...] about ‘Jurassic World’ Skips Science
Cartoon: Bill Cosby’s fading laughter
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: Bill Cosby’s fading laughter
Do-Nothing’ Plan for Republicans
A 'Do-Nothing' Plan for Republicans Making Sense by Michael Reagan The fight over immigration reform was wiped off our TV screens by the fires and tear gas clouds in Ferguson Monday night. CNN and the other networks will milk the grand jury's decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the killing of Michael Brown for as long as there's a single ratings point to … [Read more...] about Do-Nothing’ Plan for Republicans
More Views On The Injustice In Ferguson
[three_fourth_last][icopyright one button toolbar] Two recent posts (here and here) deal with how a different system of “justice” was applied in Ferguson in order to protect a police officer from facing trial in a situation where anyone else would be tried. This has also been a trend in other parts of the country, with it being very rare for police officers to face … [Read more...] about More Views On The Injustice In Ferguson