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Here They Go Again!!

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The political yahoos finally left for home. But before they did, the House and Senate passed a “compromise” spending bill last week. That had the pundits talking about how Washington was finally working again and that legislation that would not cause a presidential veto in the next session might be possible. But look what these scummy politicians inserted into the spending bill … [Read more...] about Here They Go Again!!

A Primer on Compromise for Libertarians – and Others

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"If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” – Mark 3:25 “Politics at its purest is philosophy in action” – Margaret Thatcher “Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.” – Thomas Jefferson Whereas to many outside the liberty movement, including the mainstream media, politicians like Rand Paul seem quite … [Read more...] about A Primer on Compromise for Libertarians – and Others

Why Does the Taliban Attack Schools?

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Why Does the Taliban Attack Schools? The Pakistani Taliban carried out its bloodiest attack yet on a school in Peshawar on Tuesday, killing at least 130 people, most of them children. The shocking carnage has drawn worldwide condemnation and has uncharacteristically united Pakistan’s political and military classes in opposition to the Taliban. The militant organization has a … [Read more...] about Why Does the Taliban Attack Schools?

Jeb Bush announcement ‘a big deal’ to Chris Christie 2016 presidential candidacy, observers say

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TRENTON — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s announcement today that he will “actively explore the possibility of running for president” has considerable implications on a Gov. Chris Christie candidacy, political observers say. Christie, who’s mulling a 2016 presidential bid, could lose a portion of his expected donor base and faces a tougher challenge putting together a… … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush announcement ‘a big deal’ to Chris Christie 2016 presidential candidacy, observers say

Jeb Bush For President? Your Move, Mitt

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Jeb Bush announced Tuesday he will "actively explore the possibility of running for president" after years of speculation over whether the son and brother of presidents had his sights too on the White House. His likely candidacy is expected to create a ripple effect among possible GOP presidential candidates given Bush's name recognition and ability to… … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush For President? Your Move, Mitt

PolitiFact Lie of The Year: Exaggerations about Ebola

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[icopyright one button toolbar] Conservatives used Ebola as one means of spreading fear, helping them in the 2014 midterm elections. PoltiFact has now made exaggerations about Ebola their 2014 Lie of the Year. This includes both conservative hysteria which greatly exaggerated the threat faced in a developed nation such as the United States and many of the right wing … [Read more...] about PolitiFact Lie of The Year: Exaggerations about Ebola

2004: Putin Grabbed Power When Chechens Attacked Russian School. 385 Dead.

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[icopyright one button toolbar] I thought I could, but I cant. I thought I could write about the Chechen/Ingush terrorist invasion of the Beslan school in Russia that as unleashed on the innocent ten years ago-- that abject tragedy beyond tragedy seeming to give Putin opportunity to seriously deepen his personal power over others, and perhaps inspired him in his … [Read more...] about 2004: Putin Grabbed Power When Chechens Attacked Russian School. 385 Dead.

This Day: Taliban Murders Over 100 SCHOOL CHILDREN in PAKISTAN

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[icopyright one button toolbar] Most recent update: Forces in Pakistan say all the Taliban who entered the school and murdered now estimated over 130 souls, are all dead. UPDATE: It is said that The Pakistani soldiers have killed five of the Taliban who have undertaken this slaughter of the innocents. There is speculation because Taliban have destroyed thousands of … [Read more...] about This Day: Taliban Murders Over 100 SCHOOL CHILDREN in PAKISTAN

Jack Vance Fantasy

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I have always been a fan of the late Jack Vance's science fiction but for the most part I have not been a fan of pure fantasy.  During my 5 days in the hospital I read Vance's entire Lyonesse trilogy on my Kindle. It truly qualifies as pure fantasy. Although the print edition is out of print it has been Kindled (did I just create a verb?).  It is about a mythical island off the … [Read more...] about Jack Vance Fantasy

U.S. Senate Confirms Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General

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[icopyright one button toolbar] The U.S. Senate voted 51-43 to confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy as surgeon general. The nomination was held up by Republicans after the National Rifle Association opposition because he agreed with President Obama on the need for gun control. Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is playing hardball in the last few weeks of the Democratic … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Confirms Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General

Sydney, Australia Siege Over After 16 Hours, Three Dead

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At 2:49 am local time, about 16 hours after the Sydney hostage crisis began, police officers determined the siege was over. Police officers stormed the Lindt Chocolate cafe to rescue the remaining hostages, possibly ten in total. The hostages were seen fleeing the cafe after a loud bang and gun fire were heard and thick smoke… … [Read more...] about Sydney, Australia Siege Over After 16 Hours, Three Dead

Chuck Johnson and the catch-22 when criticizing online trolls

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[icopyright one button toolbar] There’s an old and well-known internet adage that you “should never feed the trolls.” It recognizes that there’s a certain contingent within internet culture that feeds on attention and extracts that attention by writing the most incendiary and hateful things imaginable. The resultant mass condemnation, rather than shaming the troll into an … [Read more...] about Chuck Johnson and the catch-22 when criticizing online trolls

The Singing Sergeants’ Twelve Days of Christmas

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[icopyright one button toolbar] Last Christmas season we posted a few of the Singing Sergeants’ beautiful “12 Days of Christmas” You Tube performances. The Singing Sergeants is the official chorus of the United States Air Force Band and one of the world’s most versatile and traveled choral organizations. Originally formed in 1945 from the ranks of The United States … [Read more...] about The Singing Sergeants’ Twelve Days of Christmas

Who was the first president to guest on a comedy show?

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[icopyright one button toolbar] When President Barack Obama appeared on The Colbert Report last week -- as part of the countdown to the show's being shuttered on December 18 -- some groused that he shouldn't have. Certainly, Obama has set a record when it comes to connecting with popular culture through niche television shows. But who was the first president to appear … [Read more...] about Who was the first president to guest on a comedy show?