WASHINGTON -- With Republican majorities in both houses, the new Congress should begin by focusing on traditional GOP priorities: improving the nation's sagging infrastructure, reforming an unwieldy tax code and finding ways to boost middle-class opportunity. When pigs fly, you say? Skepticism is definitely in order. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House … [Read more...] about Time for the GOP to pitch in
YOUR HEALTH: Using The Review For A Clear View by Dr. P, DC
[icopyright one button toolbar] written by Dr. Kevin Purcell, D.C. Do you have an idea of personal health markers and how they might change if you stopped or started living healthfully? Do you have an idea of what it would take to influence health and longevity through diet and exercise? I am going to share two case studies with you. They are my own. I am going to … [Read more...] about YOUR HEALTH: Using The Review For A Clear View by Dr. P, DC
Grand Juror Accuses Bob McCulloch of Mischaracterizing Darren Wilson Case
A grand juror has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County district attorney Bob McCulloch, accusing him of mischaracterizing the Darren Wilson case for the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. The grand juror, identified only as "Grand Juror Doe," is suing in an "effort to speak out about what happened" in the case, St. Louis Public Radio reports. “In [the grand … [Read more...] about Grand Juror Accuses Bob McCulloch of Mischaracterizing Darren Wilson Case
SciFi Weekend: Agent Carter;Daredevil; Sleepy Hollow; The Flash; Arrow; Broadchurch; Gotham; 12 Monkeys; Penny Dreadful; The 100; Edward Herrmann; Stuart Scott
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwDSolYG1Q Agent Carter is one of the more eagerly awaited new shows to begin this winter. ABC has released another promotional video, in which Haley Atwell discusses her character's double life. Entertainment Weekly has more information on the upcoming Daredevil series on Netflix. Here are just some of the points: 1. Daredevil will be … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Agent Carter;Daredevil; Sleepy Hollow; The Flash; Arrow; Broadchurch; Gotham; 12 Monkeys; Penny Dreadful; The 100; Edward Herrmann; Stuart Scott
From the Holocaust to Darfur, war criminals elude justice
From the Holocaust to Darfur, war criminals elude justice By Rafael Medoff/JNS.org The most notorious living perpetrator of genocide can sleep a little easier. The International Criminal Court (ICC), which five years ago indicted Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for organizing the genocide in Darfur, recently suspended further action on Darfur because of the … [Read more...] about From the Holocaust to Darfur, war criminals elude justice
Red State Republicans Are A Minority Of Population Despite Senate Gains
The Senate is probably the strongest example of how our political system is (small-d) non-democratic. Each state receives two Senators, regardless of size, and the District of Columbia, with a population greater than several states, receives zero. The difference in size between the smallest and largest states has also increased significantly since this compromise was reached in … [Read more...] about Red State Republicans Are A Minority Of Population Despite Senate Gains
A New Year’s Musing On America’s Dysfunctional Society & Broken Politics
Scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. There is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe. ~ FRANK ZAPPA The United States enters the new year a deeply dysfunctional society with a severely fractured political establishment and a dearth of ideas … [Read more...] about A New Year’s Musing On America’s Dysfunctional Society & Broken Politics
The Conscience of Mario Cuomo
NEW YORK -- There will never be another politician like Mario Cuomo, a man shaped by a different age. Yet he taught lessons about racial reconciliation, the role of religion in politics, the purposes of politics itself and -- oddly for a politician -- humility that will always be fresh. Cuomo, who died New Year's Day, was brilliant and engaging but also irascible and … [Read more...] about The Conscience of Mario Cuomo
When an ass defines a “dork”: Sportscaster Jim Rome apologizes for calling marching band members “dorks”
[icopyright one button toolbar] Sportscaster Jim Rome faced a firestorm on social media and media in general when he did a tweet calling marching band musicians "dorks." And -- yes, you guessed it -- he later apologized. On my Facebook page, I didn't mince words --- and I'm offering it here: May I be VERY BLUNT? What an absolute JERK. Jim Rome calls young people … [Read more...] about When an ass defines a “dork”: Sportscaster Jim Rome apologizes for calling marching band members “dorks”
Fast Food Is Still The Worst
The fast food industry has been making an effort to include healthier options on its menus since 1996, but a new study from Tufts University suggests they should try harder. Tufts’ researchers surveyed the nutrition content of cheeseburgers, French fries, grilled chicken sandwiches, and soda (all popular items) to see what kind of change, if any,… … [Read more...] about Fast Food Is Still The Worst
Jeb Bush walks the yellow line
Jeb seems to be shedding all possible labels. Money man? Corporatist? Naw! Conservative? Not Jeb. No way! Or at least, not that kind of conservative. Likely 2016 presidential candidate Jeb Bush has declined an invitation to speak at a conservative summit in Iowa hosted by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa.), a sometimes controversial figure in the GOP. A Bush aide told The … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush walks the yellow line
Sony Gets the Last Laugh
Sony Gets the Last Laugh By Peter Funt The Sony hacking story is the gift that keeps on giving. It's got it all: cyber crime, international intrigue, political posturing — plus a tantalizing trove of corporate and celebrity gossip. But most remarkable is how all of the above combine to make "The Interview," a silly little film once destined for mediocre reviews and … [Read more...] about Sony Gets the Last Laugh
Dining with your dog now legal in California
Dining with your dog now legal in California By Miriam Raftery SACRAMENTO—“I wish everyone bone-appetit,” quipped Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada, author of a bill signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown that now makes it legal for restaurants to allow patrons to bring their dogs for dining on outdoor patios, effective January 1st of this year. The bill doesn’t require a … [Read more...] about Dining with your dog now legal in California
NYPD Back-Turning Protests Continue at Funeral for Slain Officer
NYPD Back-Turning Protests Continue at Funeral for Slain Officer Thousands of law enforcement officers, family members, politicians and onlookers convened in Brooklyn on a drizzly Sunday morning to mourn the death of Wenjian Liu, 32, one of two New York City police officers murdered in late December by a gunman who said he was trying to kill police officers. Liu, who had been … [Read more...] about NYPD Back-Turning Protests Continue at Funeral for Slain Officer
Republican State Governments Expected To Renew The Culture Wars And Promote Conservative Pseudo-Science On Abortion
Democrats made a tremendous tactical mistake in the 2014 midterms. As the key Senate battles were in red states, Democrats ran as Republican-lite and Obama stayed quiet. As a consequence, turn out was at historic lows as Democratic voters saw no reason to turn out across the country, giving Republicans increased control in both Congress nationally along with in many state … [Read more...] about Republican State Governments Expected To Renew The Culture Wars And Promote Conservative Pseudo-Science On Abortion
The Gifts They Should’ve Gotten
The Gifts They Should've Gotten Raging Moderate by Will Durst Hey guys. Did this whole crazy holy daze madcap bedlam thing sneak up on you in 2014, making the world speed up like a maglev Bullet Train going downhill lit by a strobe, like it did us? There's a perfectly reasonable explanation. In 2014, Thanksgiving fell on November 27th: making it a mere 28 days between … [Read more...] about The Gifts They Should’ve Gotten
Mike Huckabee ends Fox show to weigh 2016 presidential run
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Saturday he would end his Fox News Channel show to consider a 2016 presidential run, the latest possible GOP candidate to emerge in a race that could include Gov. Chris Christie. In a message on his Facebook page, Huckabee said he wouldn't make a final decision about running until spring… … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee ends Fox show to weigh 2016 presidential run
The ‘Ebola Fighters’ TIME Forgot
[icopyright one button toolbar] TIME Magazine selected the "Ebola Fighters" as their 2014 “Person of the Year.” In explaining the choice, TIME Editor Nancy Gibbs evokes the proverb that says, “Not the glittering weapon fights the fight, but rather the hero’s heart.” And, indeed, “the people in the field, the special forces of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans … [Read more...] about The ‘Ebola Fighters’ TIME Forgot
Mike Peters Cartoon: Sony and North Korea
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Is 'The Interview' a success for Sony? --'The Interview' lands on iTunes as Sony's best-selling online movie ever --Sony says 'The Interview' has already raked in $15 million online --Obama sanctions North Korea for movie hacking Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Cartoon: Sony and North Korea
Benefits From Decreased Arrests By New York Police
Police have come under increased criticism lately, from increased concerns over killings of minorities, sometimes in response to petty offenses, to abuse of police powers to raise money. This creates difficult problems to solve. Virtually nobody questions the need to have police, but there is no simple solution to stopping the excessive use of police power. In some cases the … [Read more...] about Benefits From Decreased Arrests By New York Police