I’m not really the type to say “I told you so,” but I indeed told you so on numerous occasions that Donald Trump would not be the GOP nominee and neither will Ted Cruz. Trump’s second place finish in Iowa is but the first blow to his campaign, because while he was battering Cruz with… Continue reading Cruz Bumps Trump, Rubio A ReMarcoble Third, Dems Deadlocked
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Political Junkies Unite! It’s Time to Vote
I predict that the global rise in temperature will show a significant decline on Monday as all the hot air bloviators, pollsters, consultants and media talking heads hold their steamy breath as they await the results of the Iowa caucuses. And why shouldn’t they? The numbers all say that Donald Trump will win the caucuses… Continue reading Political Junkies Unite! It’s Time to Vote
Disuniting the Public Unions
The end result is in reach for those conservatives who have worked so hard to destroy public sector unions and along with them, the rest of the middle class. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in the case of Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association about the legality of public unions charging people who… Continue reading Disuniting the Public Unions
Officer Who Arrested Sandra Bland Indicted
No, the Grand jury did not indict Texas State Trooper Brian Encinia on any wrong doing in Sandra Bland’s death, but he was indicted on a perjury charge, for falsifying information about why Bland was stopped and removed from her vehicle. Special prosecutor Shawn McDonald said Wednesday outside the courthouse that “the indictment was issued… Continue reading Officer Who Arrested Sandra Bland Indicted
It’s 2016: Do You Know Where Your Candidates Are?
Is there really a president in this bunch? And I’m not just talking about the Republicans either. While none of the GOP candidates thrill me at all for various reasons, I find myself also looking critically at the Democrats and asking if this really is the best we can do. Of course, Americans generally ask… Continue reading It’s 2016: Do You Know Where Your Candidates Are?
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Police Shooting of Quintonio LeGrier
The father of Quintonio LeGrier, the teenager fatally shot by Chicago police over the weekend, has taken legal action against the city of Chicago, CNN reports. On Monday, Antonio LeGrier filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging the officer shot his son without justification, used excessive force and failed to provide… Continue reading Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Police Shooting of Quintonio LeGrier
Woman Shoots Victim in The Eye Because Victim Didn’t Believe in God
Anitra Braxton, a 39-year-old woman from Arizona, told police that she shot the woman in her eye because that woman did not believe in God. After shooting the woman, Braxton told police that she covered the woman’s body in a towel and left it on the couch for 2 to 3 days as a “shrine… Continue reading Woman Shoots Victim in The Eye Because Victim Didn’t Believe in God
Ugliness in the Season of Beauty
I usually look forward to the December holidays because, for at least one month, people in the United States tend to he hopeful, helpful, optimistic and happy. They look backward at the year that was and take stock, and they look forward with anticipation at what the new year will bring. This year, things are… Continue reading Ugliness in the Season of Beauty
Commercial Flights to Cuba Could Start in 2016
After over 50 years of a fractured relationship where they did not even talk to each other, Americans and Cubans have taken another step in solidifying their renewed love – visiting each other. The two sides have made many changes since that Dec. 17, 2014, announcement: reopening embassies in each others’ capitals and striking new business… Continue reading Commercial Flights to Cuba Could Start in 2016
White Man’s Skin Turns “Dark Skinned” After Liver Transplant from Black Man
The 65-year-old Russian man was diagnosed with hepatitis C and cancer, and would have died if he didn’t get the liver transplant. He traveled to the United States and paid $500,000 for the transplant. The liver came from a 38 year old black man. What happened next left everyone, including doctors, perplexed. “I noticed that… Continue reading White Man’s Skin Turns “Dark Skinned” After Liver Transplant from Black Man
Danbury Man Arrested, Accused of Sexually Abusing 8 Year Old Girl
A man from Danbury Connecticut is accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl was arrested on Friday, according to a police report According to police, the Special Victims Unit started an investigation into the alleged abuse on Dec. 6. As a result of the investigation, police obtained an arrest warrant for Carl Alcala, 58, of… Continue reading Danbury Man Arrested, Accused of Sexually Abusing 8 Year Old Girl
Let’s Get This Straight: Donald Trump Will Not Be President
He won’t even be the Republican nominee in 2016. Yes, I know, the New York Times just published a poll that has Trump high atop the GOP field and gaining strength as the one candidate who will keep us safe. He’s everywhere on cable and network news and is a constant topic of conversation on… Continue reading Let’s Get This Straight: Donald Trump Will Not Be President