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Humoring the headlines (Guest Voice)
Humoring the headlines [icopyright one button toolbar] By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO? As the world spins out of control, these new reality shows are being readied for broadcast. * Survivor: Three contestants will be parachuted into areas ISIS occupies. One will be wearing a cross and an American flag lapel pin; the second will be wearing a Jewish star and an Israeli … [Read more...] about Humoring the headlines (Guest Voice)
Another Weekend Picture
Since I didn't post a photo last weekend I will give you another on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Another Weekend Picture
Not Hearing Anything Lately From Republicans About Their Frivolous Suit Against Obama
[icopyright one button toolbar] Remember a few months ago when John Bohner was talking about filing a ridiculous law suit against Barack Obama? Politico points out that, despite the Republican hype, we haven’t heard anything about this suit recently: House Speaker John Boehner came out swinging hard last June when he announced that his chamber would take President … [Read more...] about Not Hearing Anything Lately From Republicans About Their Frivolous Suit Against Obama
The media realize they’re the perps. Or are the perps really you and me?
[icopyright one button toolbar] There's a report at The Hill exposing the media's manipulation of events leading up to election day. The short-attention span generation has birthed the shiny-object election. The theme of the 2014 midterms — to whatever extent one is discernable — has been an explosion of one crisis after another, each of which demands an … [Read more...] about The media realize they’re the perps. Or are the perps really you and me?
Washington State Teen Shooter’s Family Living In ‘Nightmare’
(Reuters) - Relatives of a Washington state teen accused of a high school shooting rampage said on Saturday that they were living in a "nightmare" and struggling to understand why the boy targeted his two cousins and several friends before killing himself. One girl was killed and four other freshman students were severely wounded in Friday… … [Read more...] about Washington State Teen Shooter’s Family Living In ‘Nightmare’
Cowardice Plagues Pa. House of Representatives
[icopyright one button toolbar] by Walter Brasch The Institute for Legislative Action of the National Rifle Association (NRA-ILA) gives politicians Defender of Freedom awards. The award, accompanied by a glowing press release, has little to do with freedom; it has everything to do with legislators advancing the NRA agenda. Usually, the award goes to someone who … [Read more...] about Cowardice Plagues Pa. House of Representatives
Poor, Poor Victims have George Will to Defend Them
Ten days to the election. [icopyright one button toolbar] Poor, poor Eric O'Keefe. It's sad enough that he and his family live in fear of me. But, at least the Koch-connected architect of Term Limits, director of the Wisconsin Club for Growth, founder of the casually-discarded Sam Adams Alliance (formed when Americans for Limited Government was busted slushing dark … [Read more...] about Poor, Poor Victims have George Will to Defend Them
Weekend Photos – Wall Art Edition
[one_third_last]The outside walls of buildings used to serve as billboards. They were usually hand painted and nearly always a treat. [icopyright one button toolbar] … [Read more...] about Weekend Photos – Wall Art Edition
Eight Months of War: Gains and Losses in the Ukraine Campaign (Gazeta, Russia)
[icopyright one button toolbar] It has been eight months since the beginning of the Euromaiden protests, the toppling of Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych and the current crisis over Ukraine. This editorial from Russia's Gazeta takes stock of what Russia has gained and lost, and freely admits that in terms of the Russian social contract, 'sausage in exchange for … [Read more...] about Eight Months of War: Gains and Losses in the Ukraine Campaign (Gazeta, Russia)
Military Weekend: Welcome Home Hugs and Kisses
[icopyright one button toolbar] Our troops continue to deploy to West Africa, to other trouble spots and on routine operations and maneuvers around the world. However, as our mission in Afghanistan winds down and other missions and operations are completed, thousands of them are fortunate to be coming home, to their loved ones. Of all the military images, these are some … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: Welcome Home Hugs and Kisses
The Politics of Efficiency
The Politics of Efficacy by Slamfu There seem to be a lot of names out there for everyone’s political position. Democrat, Republican, liberal, conservative, libertarian and oh so many more. It would seem these days that most people lump me into the Liberal category, some even name me a Democrat. It’s true that I have views that tend to line up with those groups more … [Read more...] about The Politics of Efficiency
Washington high school shooter was seen as a rising star among tribal members
MARYSVILLE, Wash.—Three months before Friday's shooting, Jaylen Fryberg celebrated his birthday by posing with a hunting rifle that he called "the best present ever." He posted an online message that said "i just love my parents!!!" An adored child from a prominent Tulalip Tribes family, Fryberg loved life with his girlfriend, classmates, teammates and hobbies. A… … [Read more...] about Washington high school shooter was seen as a rising star among tribal members
The Real Experts on Renee Zellweger’s New Face
The Real Experts on Renee Zellweger's New Face The media has been obsessed this week with Renee Zellweger's new face, with articles quoting plastic surgeons on why she doesn't look like herself. Zellweger says she looks different because she's happy now and doesn't admit to having plastic surgery. Most plastic surgeons are quoted saying Zellweger has had work done, … [Read more...] about The Real Experts on Renee Zellweger’s New Face
Mitch McConnell gets big new donor to help him: Mitch McConnell
[icopyright one button toolbar] Democrats have started injecting big bucks into TV ads to nudge the dead-lead race Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes is waging against Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell over the edge. So now McConnell has found a donor to help him match the big bucks: Mitch McConnell: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell gets big new donor to help him: Mitch McConnell
Cartoon: Republican Strategy
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: Republican Strategy
This Week In Pantsuit Politics: Northern Ireland’s Jane Morrice Denounces Male Politicians For Demeaning Women
One need only look at the Oval Office to see that when it comes to politics, we've got a bit of a gender discrepancy. [icopyright one button toolbar] In this weekly roundup, Ravishly.com focuses on powerful political women in the news who are helping to break the proverbial glass ceiling of policy-making around the world. Politicos, move aside. We bring you . . . … [Read more...] about This Week In Pantsuit Politics: Northern Ireland’s Jane Morrice Denounces Male Politicians For Demeaning Women
Too soon to know if Republicans will take control of the Senate
by John Zogby The pundits seem to be on board with the prediction that the Republicans will take control of the Senate this election. GOP candidates hold commanding leads in two states where the incumbent U.S. Senator is a Democrat (Montana and West Virginia). Up until last week South Dakota made it three on that list,… … [Read more...] about Too soon to know if Republicans will take control of the Senate
Election may not end in a “rout”
Senate seats turn over every six years, and six years ago a Democratic wave election helped the party capture lots of normally red territory, making this election especially challenging. Governorships, on the other hand, turn over every four years. And four years ago, Republicans carried off a rout. So in the governor’s races, it is Republicans now fighting in neutral or … [Read more...] about Election may not end in a “rout”
Profile or Die (Guest Voice)
Profile, or Die by Michael Reagan We all know what an act of Islamic terrorism is — except for our lame duck-in-chief, that is. Now the Canadians know it, too. On Wednesday one of their fellow citizens who had just converted to Islam and wanted to go overseas and join ISIS donned a dark jacket and an "Arabic scarf" and attacked their Parliament. He — the … [Read more...] about Profile or Die (Guest Voice)