And by “politicians” I mean Republicans. We heard all their falsehoods about Ebola as they set out to intentionally lie to their base to win the midterm elections. And the easily led sheep in their base drank it all in. A recap. Thomas Eric Duncan left Monrovia, Liberia, on Sept. 19, for Dallas. Eleven days… Continue reading PolitiFact’s 2014 Lie Of The Year – Politicians’ Claim about Ebola
Usher in his “I Can’t Breathe” T-Shirt – PIC
Kim Kardashian Posts Picture of Herself with Daughter Cropped Out – PIC
Apparently, Kim Kardashian’s idea of a selfie is a picture with Kim Kardashian, and all others will be cropped, including her own daughter, North. But don’t worry, after posting the cropped picture with her daughter’s face still partly visible to her 23 million followers, TMZ reports that her fans let her have it with comments… Continue reading Kim Kardashian Posts Picture of Herself with Daughter Cropped Out – PIC
Cast of “Selma” Wears “I Can’t breathe” T-Shirt to Movie’s Premier
“Selma,” the movie about the famed march by Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights activists, opens in selected theaters on December 25th and nationwide on January 9th, but already the cast of the show is living up to expectations, following in the footsteps of the man and the movement the show is based… Continue reading Cast of “Selma” Wears “I Can’t breathe” T-Shirt to Movie’s Premier
Police Union Slams Brown’s Player for Wearing a “Justice For Tamir” Shirt – PIC
Apparently, professional athletes cannot have an opinion and if they do, they should not make their opinions known. That is the argument from the President of the Police Union in Cleveland, Jeff Follmer, who denounced Browns’ wide receiver Andrew Hawkins for wearing a “Justice for Tamir Rice” shirt during warm-ups. Follmer called Hawkins “pathetic” for… Continue reading Police Union Slams Brown’s Player for Wearing a “Justice For Tamir” Shirt – PIC
Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan in Scoring
The historic moment happened in the second quarter on a fee throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves.The 32,293 point put Bryant at number 3 on the NBA’s all time list. Michael Jordan dropped to the 4th spot with 32,292. “I’m just honored to be here, man, to still be playing,” Bryant said. “I appreciate being able… Continue reading Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan in Scoring
On Wealth, Inequality Rules
So I’m perusing through the news and I see this article about a Pew Research study on median wealth in the United States and how the Great Recession impacted household worth. It is a stunning indictment of our fiscal, social and moral progress as a nation. If there’s anyone out there who needs a basic… Continue reading On Wealth, Inequality Rules
Dick Cheney on Torture – “I’d do it again in a minute!” – Video
Former Vice President and brains of the George Bush Administration went on MSNBC’s Meet The Press today and admitted that he is as selfless a man as we thought he was. Asked about the torture report and the s0-called “enhanced interrogation tactics” used by the CIA during the Bush administration, Dick Cheney offered no regrets… Continue reading Dick Cheney on Torture – “I’d do it again in a minute!” – Video
President’s Weekly Address – With The Afghanistan War Almost Over, Obama Thanked Our Troops
On Monday, the President will visit troops at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey to personally thank the troops for all they are doing to protect the American people and our interests around the world. And with the war in Afghanistan coming to an end this week, the President used his weekly address to say… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – With The Afghanistan War Almost Over, Obama Thanked Our Troops
President Obama – “I’m the Big Elf” – Video
You know most Republicans would agree with the president on this one, except their idea of ‘Elf’ would be different to what the president was talking about when he called himself “the Big Elf.” The President was helping the First Lady deliver toys for tots at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. “I’m the big… Continue reading President Obama – “I’m the Big Elf” – Video
Announcement – There Will Be No Christmas Celebration in Ebola-Striken Sierra Leone
That was the announcement from the head of the government’s Ebola response unit. There will be “no Christmas and New Year celebrations this year,” Palo Conteh said in the capital of Freetown, according to AFP. “We will ensure that everybody remains at home to reflect on Ebola,” he said. “Military personnel will be on the… Continue reading Announcement – There Will Be No Christmas Celebration in Ebola-Striken Sierra Leone
This Alabama Police Officer Did a Good Deed – Imagine That – Video
Want to know the real definition of protecting and serving? Meet Alabama police officer, William Stacy. Too bad we don’t see more stories like this from today’s police. According to People Magazine, Officer William Stacy responded to a shoplifting complaint at Dollar General, but instead of making an arrest, he did something kind. Officer Stacy… Continue reading This Alabama Police Officer Did a Good Deed – Imagine That – Video