Four years ago, he pulled his gun and shot his cousin. Then in March 2012, legally blind John Rogers pulled his gun again and killed his 34-year-old friend, James DeWitt. He stayed a short while in jail while the court went through the motions, but after it was all said and done, Stand Your Ground… Continue reading Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law Allows Blind Killer to Walk Free, With His Guns
Month: February 2014
And Another – “Why I Left the Republican Party”
I used to be a serious Republican, moderate and business-oriented, who planned for a public-service career in Republican politics. But I am a Republican no longer. There’s an old joke we Republicans used to tell that goes something like this: “If you’re young and not a Democrat, you’re heartless. If you grow up and you’re… Continue reading And Another – “Why I Left the Republican Party”
George Takei’s Open Letter to Arizona
Quickly now – There’s a discrimination bill in Arizona that would allow businesses to deny service to anyone on the ground of Religion. If a business feels that their religious beliefs is not being upheld by a potential customer or if the employee of that business feels that the customer’s lifestyle differs from theirs, the… Continue reading George Takei’s Open Letter to Arizona
Mitt Romney to Jan Brewer – Veto The Republican Discrimination Bill
He didn’t say it in all those words, but Mitt Romney took to twitter to let Gov. Brewer know that discrimination is wrong.
Christian Band Leader Pleads Guilty to Hiring Hitman to Kill His Wife
The frontman of Grammy-nominated Christian band As I Lay Dying has admitted to trying to hire a hit man to kill his estranged wife. Timothy Lambesis, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of solicitation of murder in Vista Superior Court, near San Diego, today. The father-of-three was arrested in May last year after giving an… Continue reading Christian Band Leader Pleads Guilty to Hiring Hitman to Kill His Wife
Jon Stewart Takes On The Fox Network for Their “Black History Month” Coverage
In honor of Black History Month, Jon Stewart said it was time that some people got their facts straight on how history really went down. Stewart called out Fox Business Network’s “tribute” to Black History Month Monday night by playing a clip of Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano claiming that President Lincoln hurt the… Continue reading Jon Stewart Takes On The Fox Network for Their “Black History Month” Coverage
Paula Deen Says She’s “Back In The Saddle”
Paula Deen continued maneuvering for a comeback Sunday, turning a beachside cooking demonstration into a public apology for the racist comments that decimated her career last year. The former Food Network star took the stage to prepare chicken and dumplings at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, but before beginning asked the crowd if… Continue reading Paula Deen Says She’s “Back In The Saddle”
Anderson Cooper Totally Demolishes Arizona’s Hate-The-Gays Bill
Arizona governor Jan Brewer is still deciding whether to allow Arizona business to legally discriminate. The bill passed both state houses, and Brewer must decide if her signature will make it law. Until that decision is made however, much of the country is embroiled in the debate – should businesses be legally allowed to deny… Continue reading Anderson Cooper Totally Demolishes Arizona’s Hate-The-Gays Bill
Video – Rihanna Almost Crushed by Euphoric Fans in Paris
The cost of being a celebrity. All she wanted to was get to her hotel room, but that simple, common task was not about to happen. Not on this day. According to reporting by TMZ, Rihanna could have been in Paris to meet up with her old beau Drake. Drake is in Paris for a… Continue reading Video – Rihanna Almost Crushed by Euphoric Fans in Paris
Sources – Arizona’s Jan Brewer Will Not Sign ‘Gay-Hating’ Bill Into Law
The law would allow businesses in Arizona to legally discriminate against gays and anyone for that matter, on the basis of Religious beliefs. The legislation passed both the House and Senate in Arizona, and is waiting on Brewer’s desk for final signature to become law. However, NBC is reporting that this signature will not happen.… Continue reading Sources – Arizona’s Jan Brewer Will Not Sign ‘Gay-Hating’ Bill Into Law
Burger King Worker Calls Customers “Bitch Ass Hoes”
Imagine if you went to Burger King or any other business for the matter, made a purchase and saw those words plastered across your receipt where the “Customer name” should be. Well for a Virginian woman and her daughter-in-law, this was not an imagination, it was their reality. In an interview with WTVR, the woman identified… Continue reading Burger King Worker Calls Customers “Bitch Ass Hoes”
More Troubles for Knicks – Guard Raymond Felton Arrested on Gun Charges
For those of you who watched Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, the Knicks lost a heartbreak when a prayer from Dallas player Dirk Nowitzki bounced on the rim and fell into the basket in literally the last second of the game. That last basket broke a tie between the two teams, giving Dallas the… Continue reading More Troubles for Knicks – Guard Raymond Felton Arrested on Gun Charges