A pall hung over the TV bazaar this year. There were passings both major (James Garner, Joan Rivers, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) and minor (Pugsley from The Addams Family, Reuben from The Partridge Family, the Professor from Gilligan's Island). The medium's Dowager Countess, Barbara Walters, stepped down from The View. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo was yanked… … [Read more...] about Best and worst television shows of 2014
America’s Drug Trade Imports More Than Just Addiction
America's Drug Trade Imports More Than Just Addiction by Daniel Faris Drug use has been a hot topic in the U.S. for some time now. Washington and Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, and Washington, D.C. is going head-to-head with Congress over the city voters' decision to legalize. But what isn't often mentioned in the current national debates over drug trade … [Read more...] about America’s Drug Trade Imports More Than Just Addiction
Blame Game
Kevin Drum calls Rudy Guiliani on blaming the NYPD killings on Obama, Holder and Sharpton on Mother Jones. But I assume this means we can blame Bill O'Reilly for his 28 episodes of invective against "Tiller the Baby Killer" that eventually ended in the murder of Wichita abortion provider George Tiller by anti-abortion activist Scott Roeder. We can blame conservative talk radio … [Read more...] about Blame Game
Newsweek Staff’s Favorite Films of 2014
Life in an increasingly digitized world means, among other things, that you can stream practically any film you want online or through providers like Netflix; more and more, cinema is designed to be viewed from the comfort of your La-Z-Boy recliner. Still, the convenience is no substitute for sitting in a dark movie theater, electrified by… … [Read more...] about Newsweek Staff’s Favorite Films of 2014
Despite Problems, Santa Still on Schedule
[icopyright one button toolbar] Fortunately, no matter the myriad of problems the world faces during what should be a season of joy and peace, NORAD has informed the Defense Department that “every indication is that Santa Claus will arrive on time this year to deliver presents to the world’s estimated 1.9 billion children.” As reported here, NORAD has gone Hi-Tech, using … [Read more...] about Despite Problems, Santa Still on Schedule
Time for a convention of the states?
[icopyright one button toolbar] I see some Conservatives are echoing some Liberals who've been saying it's time to hold a Constitutional Convention. Since I have for some time now believed our Constitution is functionally broken, with just about every exploitable part of the thing exploited, I think it's a fine idea. On the other hand, this group appears to only be using … [Read more...] about Time for a convention of the states?
Techies Join Other Liberals Who Are Not Ready For Hillary
[icopyright one button toolbar] Hillary Clinton continues to look like a strong favorite to win the 2016 Democratic nomination, but there continues to be many Democrats who hope that the party decides upon a liberal nominee. This includes the techies who helped Obama to beat her in 2008. Politico reports: Scores of the Democratic techies who helped Barack Obama defeat … [Read more...] about Techies Join Other Liberals Who Are Not Ready For Hillary
The AP’s top 10 movies of the year
The top 10 films of 2014, according to AP Film Writer Jake Coyle: 1. "Ida" - Where did this perfect little gem come from? Its director, Pawel Pawlikowski, wasn't previously a major name in international cinema. Yet at a time when most filmmakers can't keep their movies under two hours, Pawlikowksi plunges into Polish history and… … [Read more...] about The AP’s top 10 movies of the year
Cartoon: Clinton/Bush 2 C
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: Clinton/Bush 2 C
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)