Category: Politics

Sony CEO – “We have not caved” on The Interview

Michael Lynton, the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, went on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria to set the record straight, saying that Sony did not cave in their decision to cancel showings of the movie, The Interview – a satirical movie that shows the assassination of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un. Lynton instead said that Sony had no other choice after… Continue reading Sony CEO – “We have not caved” on The Interview

Prosecutor Bob McCulloch Knowingly Misled Ferguson Grand Jury with False Witnesses

In a shocking turn of events – well not really shocking, we all had a hunch what was going to happen in Ferguson – Bob McCulloch, the St. Louis County Prosecutor who “investigated” the murder of Ferguson resident Mike Brown, is now admitting that he knowingly allowed false witnesses to testify before the grand jury.… Continue reading Prosecutor Bob McCulloch Knowingly Misled Ferguson Grand Jury with False Witnesses

Another Historic Moment – Obama Calls Women Reporters Only at Press Conference

This guy is making so much history, I’m almost having whiplash trying to keep up! Today’s moment in history-making may seem like small potatoes to some, but below the surface, Mr. Obama’s decision to call on women reporters only during his last press conference of the year is, in essence, a civil rights moment. Women,… Continue reading Another Historic Moment – Obama Calls Women Reporters Only at Press Conference

President Obama – Sony Made a Mistake Not to Show “The Interview” Movie

At his final news conference for the rest of the year, President Obama stated that Sony made a mistake when they succumbed to terrorist threats and canceled showing the movie. “Yes, I think they made a mistake,” Obama said. “We cannot have a society in which a dictator in some place can start imposing censorship… Continue reading President Obama – Sony Made a Mistake Not to Show “The Interview” Movie

Indiana Cop Selling “Breathe Easy, Don’t Break The Law” T-Shirts

I guess it’s fitting that a police officer would be the one using insensitivity to profit from the unlawful deeds of another police officer. Given all that’s going on with these police officer you would think the goal would be to avoid more negative press. But you would be wrong to think that. NBC News… Continue reading Indiana Cop Selling “Breathe Easy, Don’t Break The Law” T-Shirts

President Obama Praises LeBron James for Wearing “I Can’t Breathe” T-Shirt

In an interview with People Magazine, the President of the United States said that LeBron did the right thing when he wore the t-shirt before a recent basketball game in Brooklyn. “You know, I think LeBron did the right thing,” the president said. “We forget the role that Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe and Bill Russell… Continue reading President Obama Praises LeBron James for Wearing “I Can’t Breathe” T-Shirt

Bad News for Republicans – 3 Top ISIS Members Killed by US Air Strikes

I’m pretty sure Republicans will not be happy with this news. Since the torture report was made public, Republicans began using the foolish talking-point that President Obama’s use of drones and air strikes to kill terrorist is the same as torture. So hearing about top ISIS members being killed by US air strikes might cause… Continue reading Bad News for Republicans – 3 Top ISIS Members Killed by US Air Strikes

Alison Lundergan Grimes – Rand Paul “can’t be on the ballot twice for two offices.”

In her first televised appearance since being beaten by Mitch McConnell by a 15 point margin, Alison lundergan Grimes, Kentucky’s Secretary of State, is laying down the law for Rand Paul – that he cannot run for Senate and the presidency at the same time. “The law is clear,” Grimes told WHAS-TV in Louisville. “You… Continue reading Alison Lundergan Grimes – Rand Paul “can’t be on the ballot twice for two offices.”

New Poll: President’s Approval Ratings Go Up With Latinos

A new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll shows the president is doing pretty good among Latinos. The new survey of 250 Latino adults shows that 57 percent now say they approve of the job that Obama is doing, compared with 47 percent of Latino voters who said the same in September, before the immigration announcement. And,… Continue reading New Poll: President’s Approval Ratings Go Up With Latinos

And The Republican Freak out to New Cuban Agreement Begins in 3…2…1… Now

Republicans expressed enthusiasm for Gross’ release but spoke out against the administration’s new approach, ThinkProgress reports. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) argued that America’s policy toward the island nation “should not be revisited…until the Cuban people enjoy freedom — and not a second sooner” and characterized the move as “another in a long line of… Continue reading And The Republican Freak out to New Cuban Agreement Begins in 3…2…1… Now