As China and the U.S. agree a landmark deal on global carbon emissions, it has emerged that Chinese authorities have ordered air pollution monitoring websites and apps to remove American data on emissions. The agreement struck by Barack Obama and his counterpart Xi Jingping in Beijing sees China, the world’s biggest emitter of CO2, agreeing to… … [Read more...] about Chinese Pollution Data Censored During Climate Change Summit
ObamaCare architect: I regret ‘stupidity’ of voter comment
A popular current definition of a gaffe is an assertion someone makes that is honest or correct but has to walk back because it generates too much controversy. And then there is the definition of stupidity which needs no definition (unless you're stupid). The latest example of both comes from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Jonathan Gruber, one of the architects … [Read more...] about ObamaCare architect: I regret ‘stupidity’ of voter comment
BREAKING: We have landed on a Comet
We have landed on a Comet! by Slamfu Another major milestone in the advancement and exploration of space has happened today. On Nov 25th 2014 the human racesuccessfully "softlanded" on a comet. I am a huge fan of space exploration and consit not only the obvious next stage of human endeavor but also absolutely within our reach if we choose to run with it. Comets in … [Read more...] about BREAKING: We have landed on a Comet
Cartoon: Supreme Court Obamacare Challenge
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Police Are Taught How To Best Benefit From Legalized Theft
Civil asset forfeiture allows a police force to punish people by taking their property with no due process, no conviction, and possibly without charging them with a crime. It has become such a lucrative way for a police force to get money that they are becoming selective in which property they will seize. Police even go to seminars to teach them the best way to make money. The … [Read more...] about Police Are Taught How To Best Benefit From Legalized Theft
Gallup Poll: Democratic Party Favorable Rating Falls to Record Low
More bad news for Democrats. In fact, very bad news for Democrats -- news that shows the party has lost a good chunk of the independent voter block: a new Gallup Poll finds party's rating has sunk to a record low and more Americans now view the GOP favorably than Democrats: After the midterm elections that saw the Democratic Party suffer significant losses in Congress, a … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Democratic Party Favorable Rating Falls to Record Low
Major announcement: US, China announce groundbreaking pact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
BEIJING — Creating an opening for a larger international agreement, China and the United States on Wednesday announced new targets for greenhouse gas emissions that are intended to help curb global climate change. As part of the arrangement, announced by the White House, the United States would cut net greenhouse gas emissions 26 to 28 percent… … [Read more...] about Major announcement: US, China announce groundbreaking pact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Prez is NOT mopey! You got that?
"It doesn't make me mopey. It energizes me, because it means that this democracy's working." — President Barack Obama, commenting after the Democrats got their butts kicked at the polls on Nov. 4. ——— Dear White House staff members, Some of you have privately expressed concerns about my mood in the wake of the midterm elections.… … [Read more...] about Prez is NOT mopey! You got that?
A Special ‘Thank You for Your Service’
[icopyright one button toolbar] I fully appreciate that, by now, some readers have had enough of Veterans Day stories. I agree that sometimes we are just inundated by them and I kind of apologize for contributing to such a deluge. “Kind of,” because readers can stop reading right here if they have had enough and because I just came across such a touching and eloquent … [Read more...] about A Special ‘Thank You for Your Service’
Why Veterans Are Important…
[icopyright one button toolbar] Each year, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) holds an essay contest for High School students on patriotic subjects. It is a unique contest that encourages young people to explore and express themselves on such subjects but also gives them the opportunity to “win a share of the $2.2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded … [Read more...] about Why Veterans Are Important…
Look out Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts: Here comes Tim Hortons
[icopyright one button toolbar] TORONTO, Canada -- Look out Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. Here comes the new international corporate powerhouse Tim Hortons. They have a huge niche -- and market presence -- here in Canada and they can easily create their own huge presence in the U.S. When the Canadian coffee/coffee shop giant announced last summer that it was merging … [Read more...] about Look out Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts: Here comes Tim Hortons
Why Was the Democratic Ground Game Grounded
At least since the Obama win in 2008 and probably longer, the Democrats have crowed about how their “ground game” was superior to that of the Republicans and how they were able to mobilize their base and independents who were left leaning to get to the polls on election day. The Democrats have claimed that their mastery of technology compared to the Republicans would be able to … [Read more...] about Why Was the Democratic Ground Game Grounded
When the Herd is Wrong
When the Herd is Wrong By Jason Stanford So, that was fun. One minute we're promised a half dozen toss up races to determine control of the United States Senate, and the next Democrats are ducking under their desks as Massachusetts and Maryland elected Republican governors. Let the "Very Important Pundits" take turns on cable news assigning blame for the losses. I'm more … [Read more...] about When the Herd is Wrong
On Immigration, Nobody Is Winning
In early October, with his popularity sagging and his party looking at potentially staggering midterm losses, President Barack Obama appeared at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s annual gala in Washington, D.C. His goal that night was twofold. First, he wanted to send a message through the 2,000 or so well-heeled advocates in the room that Latinos… … [Read more...] about On Immigration, Nobody Is Winning
Republicans, the majority, are facing their greatest enemy: reality
[icopyright one button toolbar] \ Two of the best and most astute political analysts -- Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein -- talk about which Republican party we are left with for the next couple of years. Good question! Monster or blunderer or a combination of the two? Whatever else happens, the internal war will be much fiercer and more of a national spectacle … [Read more...] about Republicans, the majority, are facing their greatest enemy: reality
Cartoon: Veterans Day
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More ingredients, new look for Pizza Hut
You've heard of craft beer. Now comes craft pizza from Pizza Hut. The chain says it is rolling out the biggest change the pizza category has ever seen, with an expanded menu and opportunities for customers to come up with their own creations. Pizza Hut, which is owned by Louisville, Ky.-based Yum Brands Inc. and based… … [Read more...] about More ingredients, new look for Pizza Hut
Lest We Forget: Veterans Day Remembrance
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Is Obama (finally) finding his (real) voice?
Is President Barack Obama (finally) finding his (real) voice? It sure sounds that way on several fronts. For instance, Martin Longman, aka Booman, notes: The president is basically free now to let his true colors fly since he has no elections to worry about for the remainder of his presidency. Perhaps that is why he's taking a strong position on Net Neutrality today, but … [Read more...] about Is Obama (finally) finding his (real) voice?
Sullivan on Cowardly Democrats
Andrew Sullivan on the Democrats running away from their own success in the recent mid-terms on The Daily Dish. [icopyright one button toolbar] So the number one issue in the midterms was the economy. And a Democratic president has managed to halve the unemployment rate in the wake of a historically grim near-depression, and his own party decided never to mention this – or … [Read more...] about Sullivan on Cowardly Democrats