Gun Control Debate: What Constitutes A Criminal?
A couple of Sundays ago on NBC’s Meet The Press, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) appeared as a guest on the show and declared his dedication to ensuring stricter gun laws are enacted. Bloomberg, a...
View ArticleSequestration: What, exactly, should be cut?
Just wanted to rant for a moment...don't mind me...As you know, I've always been opposed to the "small government" mantra. Not that I support "large government", just neither are accurate. In truth,...
View ArticleAtrocity in Africa: Children murdered in front of mother!!!!
There is nothing a mother will not do for her infant but even she cannot protect it from bullets. About a year ago, killers attacked a family in central Africa. The surviving witness of the attack told...
View ArticleMovie Reviews-Killing Them Softly, GI Joe: Retaliation, Justified Season One,...
Killing Them Softlydirected by Andrew DominikThis is a quiet little gangster movie and can be completely enjoyed (or not enjoyed) on that level. It's inspired by the novel Cogan's Trade by noir...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan: ONE GAME LEFT....
Michigan WolverinesDefeat Syracuse Orangemen 61-56Louisville...you're in the way bub..Details
View ArticleHBO Game of Thrones Recap: Dark Wings, Dark Words
Wow. This episode was a little heavier on the action and jumped around more than last week's episode did. It made some additional changes from the book, some of which I can mention and others which I...
View ArticleNorth Korea: Crazy Like a Fox?
Have you ever used public transportation on a regular basis? I used to when I was younger. Fortunately I don't any longer. The problem with public transportation is the public. Most people are okay but...
View Article"Accidental Racist": Can You Separate "Southern Pride" from "Southern History"?
LL Cool J and Brad PaisleyCountry singer Brad Paisley has released a new song featuring hip-hop artist LL Cool J entitled "Accidental Racist" which attempts to examine race relations in America; in...
View ArticleMelissa Harris-Perry: Kids Belong To Communities
If you ever watch MSNBC you may have noticed a series of LEAN FORWARD commercials featuring their on air opinion talent earnestly giving bromides about how we're all in this together and we need to...
View ArticleMusic Reviews-WAR, The O'Jays
WARWAR is one of my favorite funk/rock/soul/R&B/blues groups. The band was one of the founding proponents of the seventies West Coast funk/Latin sound. They could and did play some traditional...
View ArticleHBO Game of Thrones Recap : Walk of Punishment
Last week we heard of Hoster Tully's death and Robb Stark's decision to attend his maternal grandfather's Riverrun funeral. We are introduced to the new Lord of Riverrun, Catelyn's younger brother...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Terrorist Attack at the Boston Marathon (VIDEO)
UPDATE: President Obama addressed the nation at 6:10pm: "Make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this!"From ABC NEWS: Two bombs exploded in the packed streets near the finish line of the...
View ArticleWhen Will Democrats Learn??
You've heard me say this numerous times on this site, but it bears repeating. I have the utmost respect for the Republican Party when it comes to their precise timing and alignment of party, during...
View ArticleCatherine Kieu and Domestic Violence: Double Standards
Driving into work this morning unfortunately there was nothing on the sports stations I was interested in listening to so I decided to check out the talk show host Mildred Gaddis. She splits her show...
View ArticleJon Stewart PWNS CNN for, Yet Again, Reporting False Info on a Major Story...
Remember when ObamaCare was ruled on by the Supreme Court? If you do, then you might also remember that CNN first reported incorrectly that it was struck down - a headline which remained on their...
View ArticleBook Reviews-The Job, Avalon, Take The Rich Off Welfare
The Jobby Douglas KennedyDo you play chess? Do you know the feeling of dread when you're playing against a far superior player who manipulates you into a situation where your only available moves are...
View ArticleThat's Whats UP - The Urban Politico Radio Hour: Sunday, April 21st @ 5PM EST
That's What's UP - The Urban Politico Radio HourJoin us Sunday, April 21st 5pm (ET) as we talk about the Politics of the United States and beyond.This week's discussion:Boston AttackNational Security...
View ArticleHBO Game of Thrones Recap: And Now His Watch Has Ended
I don't know that episodes have themes but if they do this one was certainly about the dangers of underestimating people. Folks are not always what they seem to be. Not realizing that and not looking...
View ArticleDear Congress, Thanks a Lot for the Sequestration
This past Sunday evening I arrived at Kansas City International Airport (that's "MCI" to you) on time for my flight back home to New York only to find that my flight was delayed. At first it was only...
View ArticleA Few Thoughts on Boston Now That the Dust Has Settled
It's been a rather emotionally charged roller coaster ride over the past week as the country has been forced to deal with the first terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11. Although many...
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