Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2014/06/20/iraq-syria-isis-isil-amazon-fire-phone
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Week In The News: Iraq At War, Deadly Twisters, An Amazon Phone (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)
American troops, headed back to a reeling Iraq this week. ISIS
militants and their allies, sweeping across the country. Oil and
Baghdad threatened. And the US president, putting “boots on the ground”
– again. Not combat troops, the President insisted. Not now. Not
ever. But Special Forces are headed in. Iraq’s not over. In Libya, an
arrest in the Benghazi attack. In Washington, new Republican
leadership. Missing IRS e-mails. More heat on the Redskins to change
their name. And Dick Cheney goes on the attack. This hour, On Point:
Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. / Tom Ashbrook
Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2014/06/20/iraq-syria-isis-isil-amazon-fire-phone
Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2014/06/20/iraq-syria-isis-isil-amazon-fire-phone
Friday News Roundup - Domestic (Diane Rehm Show)
House Republicans elect
Kevin McCarthy of California as their next majority leader. McCarthy
replaces Eric Cantor, whose surprising loss in his Virginia primary
shook up GOP leadership. President Barack Obama continues his use of
executive orders this week to create the world’s largest marine
sanctuary. It comes as new polls show a majority of Americans disapprove
of his President’s leadership. The IRS says it lost tens of thousands
of emails sought by Congress. And Starbucks announces an initiative to
make college more affordable for their employees. Guest host Susan Page
and a panel of reporters discuss the week in news.
Interview:
Friday News Roundup - International (Diane Rehm Show)
Political leaders are
jockeying to replace Iraq’s prime minister while Sunni militants expand
their control of territory in Iraq. The Obama administration says it
will send up to three hundred military advisers to Iraq, but will not
send troops. The U.S. interrogates the suspected mastermind of the
Benghazi attack. A leading Afghan presidential candidate rejects the
results of the run-off election. And fighting continues in eastern
Ukraine as pro-Russian militants refuse to lay down arms. A panel of
journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top
international news stories.
Interview:
Rick Santorum: Gay Marriage Hurts The Economy (VIDEO)
In an interview Thursday, former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum floated an argument against gay marriage that's becoming more common from th... Read more
Faith And Freedom Conference Features Obama Urinal Cakes
Someone placed figurines shaped like President Barack Obama's head in a men's restroom at Friday's Faith And Freedom Coalition Conference. Read More ... Read more
Casual sex is commonly considered negative, but...
...a new study shows that amongst people who like it, casual sex is linked to higher self-esteem and life satisfaction as well as lower depression and anxiety.
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Senate Candidate Reverses Years-Long Opposition To Contraception, Suddenly Supports Birth Control
But Cory Gardner has previously supported several pieces of legislation that would roll back women's ability to obtain ... Read more
Rick Santorum Explains Why Ronald Reagan Would Be ‘Appalled’ By Today’s GOP
"Republicans, it's okay for people to just work from 9 to 5 and have
the opportunity to raise a family on the wages that you ... Read more
Utah Utility Cuts Deal For 20 Years Of Solar Power Because It’s The Cheapest Option
First Wind just finalized agreements to provide a Utah utility with
320 megawatts of solar for the next two decades, in a deal ... Read more
No, Obama Didn’t Create The Migrant Children Crisis
The latest GOP reason to halt action on immigration reform: unaccompanied child refugees.The post No, Obama Didn't Create ... Read more
Up To A Million Abandoned Wells In Pennsylvania Spew Heat-Trapping Methane
Another week, another bombshell study supporting the conclusion that
natural gas has no net climate benefit in any timescale ... Read more
Gen. David Petraeus Dismisses Airstrikes In Iraq: U.S. Can't Be The Air Force Of Shia Militias
Oh noes, the neocons just lost their patron saint of Iraq. General
David Patraeus, who was the top commander in Iraq and at one time was a
possible Re... Read more
Friday, June 20, 2014
Christian persecution in America? Not so much
"...My advice to those Christians who believe they’re being persecuted:
turn off Fox News and The Christian Broadcasting Network — log off of
World Net Daily. These organizations are marketing their products to
suit your strange paranoid fantasies. Become informed and involved in
organizations that work to end real Christian persecution around the
globe. Celebrate both the freedom and diversity of spiritual life that
exists here in our cherished country..."
http://www.gastongazette.com/opinion/columns/my-turn-christian-persecution-in-america-not-so-much-1.335478
http://www.gastongazette.com/opinion/columns/my-turn-christian-persecution-in-america-not-so-much-1.335478
Common Core: Climate Change Debate: Coming Soon to a School Near You
Opponents of new science standards have said they promote 'anti-human' messages and atheism.
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/06/20/how-the-climate-change-debate-is-influencing-whats-taught-in-schools
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/06/20/how-the-climate-change-debate-is-influencing-whats-taught-in-schools
A New Website for Atheists Who Have Suffered the Death of a Loved One
In 2011, after dealing with the loss of her three-month-old son and the typical reactions she received from well-meaning friends and family members, atheist Rebecca Hensler began a Facebook group called Grief Beyond Belief...
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/06/19/a-new-website-for-atheists-who-have-suffered-the-death-of-a-loved-one/
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/06/19/a-new-website-for-atheists-who-have-suffered-the-death-of-a-loved-one/
Republicans Court Religious Conservatives At Faith And Freedom Conference
"...This week's conference highlights the balancing act leading
Republicans face as they work to bridge internal divisions and improve
the Republican Party's image. While religious conservatives continue to
wield influence in the GOP, just last year the Republican National
Committee released an exhaustive report calling on Republicans to adopt
an "inclusive and welcoming" tone on divisive social issues.
There was little talk of abortion or gay marriage on the main stage Thursday. Rubio and Cruz largely sidestepped direct mention of lightning-rod issues in favor of less controversial themes."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/20/faith-and-freedom-2014_n_5514538.html
There was little talk of abortion or gay marriage on the main stage Thursday. Rubio and Cruz largely sidestepped direct mention of lightning-rod issues in favor of less controversial themes."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/20/faith-and-freedom-2014_n_5514538.html
Fox Host Mike Huckabee Joins Liberty Counsel To Conduct Rallies For Pastors
Huckabee will join Ralph Reed, David Barton, Mat Staver and others to ramp up the paranoia and enthusiasm for November among the Jesus set.
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Bob Jones Students Told Rape Came From Their 'Root Sins'
I don't know why I always knew not to listen to this kind of crap
when I went through Catholic school, but I did know and I'm grateful I
did. I can't ... Read more
Prosecutors in Wisconsin Say Gov. Scott Walker Had Central Role in Fund-Raising Scheme
"Prosecutors in Wisconsin assert that Gov. Scott Walker placed himself
in the middle of an elaborate effort to illegally coordinate
fund-raising between his campaign and numerous conservative groups
during efforts to recall him two years ago, according to records of
their investigation unsealed on Thursday..."
Prosecutors Allege Gov. Scott Walker At Heart Of 'Criminal Scheme'
"If Gov. Scott Walker had any presidential hopes in 2016, I'd say this latest story ended those dreams forever. Who could have predicted that Karl Rove would be involved?"
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Sources: Prosecutor Closing In On Chris Christie
It was always a matter of time. There's so much dirt there, and
investigators have been patiently sifting. Looks like they have enough
to start bringi... Read more
WATCH: Stephen Colbert Skewers Fox for Blatant Benghazi Hypocrisy
Thursday, June 19, 2014
MUST READ: The U.S. debate over Iraq is missing the most serious questions
"There is a terrible truth to the debate currently playing out in the
United States over recent events in Iraq: Republicans are still entirely
clueless about the Muslim world. It’s shocking: after more than a
decade of post-9/11 engagement, the kind of understanding one would
expect has not been forthcoming. The opposite has happened, in fact:
Republicanism has retreated into a bunker made impenetrable by
self-delusion..."
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/the-us-debate-over-iraq-is-missing-the-most-serious-questions/article19235723/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/the-us-debate-over-iraq-is-missing-the-most-serious-questions/article19235723/
Untruth In Advertising: Latest Hobby Lobby Scandal Reveals Pattern of Deception
"... Observers could be forgiven for concluding the chain is no stranger to deception.
And that’s worth remembering as we await the Supreme Court’s verdict in the chain’s challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s so-called contraception mandate. The Green family claims that it runs the chain according to deeply held Christian principles, and therefore, they should be exempt from providing access to insurance plans that cover what they believe are abortion-inducing drugs.
This too is a misleading claim, if not a blatantly deceptive one; Hobby Lobby had actually covered those drugs for years until the Affordable Care Act passed. Many observers believes Green just doesn’t like President Barack Obama very much..."
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And that’s worth remembering as we await the Supreme Court’s verdict in the chain’s challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s so-called contraception mandate. The Green family claims that it runs the chain according to deeply held Christian principles, and therefore, they should be exempt from providing access to insurance plans that cover what they believe are abortion-inducing drugs.
This too is a misleading claim, if not a blatantly deceptive one; Hobby Lobby had actually covered those drugs for years until the Affordable Care Act passed. Many observers believes Green just doesn’t like President Barack Obama very much..."
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White House: GOP Shutdown Threat Is All About Protecting 'Big Polluters'
"If Republicans want to repeat their government shutdown play to
protect the profits of big polluters, they're placing a pretty risky
bet," a White House official, who wasn't authorized to discuss the
matter on the record, told TPM.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/white-house-warns-gop-not-to-risk-shutdown-over-climate-rules
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/white-house-warns-gop-not-to-risk-shutdown-over-climate-rules
The U.S. Should Invest In Science, Not War.
“The general public, and in particular elected officials, have failed to embrace the promise of cutting-edge science as a means to improve health and the economy.”
"...Somehow we found (or borrowed) $2 trillion dollars to spend on wars in far-off countries whose citizens don’t like us – a cost that will at least double before we’re done paying the bills. And some politicians this past week were demanding that we invest billions more in Iraq, money that we don’t have. It’s touching how concerned they are for the citizens of Iraq. Meanwhile, eight of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. are diseases that we might cure through better research..." Read more
"...Somehow we found (or borrowed) $2 trillion dollars to spend on wars in far-off countries whose citizens don’t like us – a cost that will at least double before we’re done paying the bills. And some politicians this past week were demanding that we invest billions more in Iraq, money that we don’t have. It’s touching how concerned they are for the citizens of Iraq. Meanwhile, eight of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. are diseases that we might cure through better research..." Read more
Why Everyone Should Immediately Stop Listening To Dick Cheney
"Rarely has a U.S. president been so wrong about so much at the expense of so many," Cheney begins. The post Why Everyone ... Read more
How Politicians Are Using Taxpayer Money To Fund Their Campaign To Sell Off America’s Public Lands
Right-wing politicians in at least 42 counties are using taxpayer
money to to advance an aggressive and coordinated campaign to ... Read more
Despite Heat, Low Electricity Prices In Texas Show How Wind Is Good For Consumers
It turns out wind power isn't just a source of clean energy — it also helps protect consumers from price volatility.The post ... Read more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Jon Stewart Suggests Reparative Therapy For Texas Republicans | Crooks and Liars
"Jon Stewart is all up on the weird move by the Texas Republican party to endorse “reparative therapy” for homosexxicans, even though the alleged therapy has been widely discredited. He also has fun with Rick Perry’s dumb idea that if alcoholics can overcome their addiction, then by golly, so can the gays. It’s really remarkably similar, after all. You know, says Stewart, it’s all about public safety..."
http://crooksandliars.com/2014/06/jon-stewart-suggests-reparative-therapy?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
http://crooksandliars.com/2014/06/jon-stewart-suggests-reparative-therapy?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
Harry Reid Rejects Neocons On Iraq: 'The Wrong Side Of Dick Cheney Is The Right Side Of History'
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday lashed out at pundits who had pushed for the Iraq War during President George W. Bush's term, and were ... Read more
The Gall Of Dick Cheney
It's a very weird time in the political world since the ISIS started their march into Iraq. In what is a shocking move by our beltway media, instead o... Read more
Paul Wolfowitz despicably reprising old lies on Iraq - Salon.com
Remember how we had to go into Iraq allegedly because of al-Qaida? It was wrong -- and the abject lie is returning .
http://www.salon.com/2014/06/18/paul_wolfowitz_despicably_reprising_old_lies_on_iraq/
http://www.salon.com/2014/06/18/paul_wolfowitz_despicably_reprising_old_lies_on_iraq/
The Little-Known Force Behind the Hobby Lobby Contraception Case
How the Becket Fund became the leading advocate for corporations’ religious rights
http://prospect.org/article/little-known-force-behind-hobby-lobby-contraception-case
http://prospect.org/article/little-known-force-behind-hobby-lobby-contraception-case
NYT: Captured Suspect Said Benghazi Attack Was Revenge For Anti-Islam Video
Ahmed Abu Khatallah, the suspect captured by U.S. special forces on Tuesday for his role in the 2012 Benghazi attack, reportedly said he was motivated... Read more
Koch-Funded Group Won’t Back Kansas Republicans Who Supported Clean Energy
"I told him if he wanted me to vote for the bill, then we needed some
Kansas businesses to advocate it."The post Koch-Funded ... Read morek
Here Come The Kochs
The Koch brothers' enormous spending to influence elections and policy outcomes is not slowing down at all in 2014.The post ... Read more
Inside the world's largest solar plant - Video - Technology
The world's largest solar thermal power plant is now online in California and can provide enough power for 140,000 homes.
http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2014/02/18/t-ivanpah-solar-thermal-plant.cnnmoney
http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2014/02/18/t-ivanpah-solar-thermal-plant.cnnmoney
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Benghazi Suspect Says Yes, It Was The Video
Another winger talking point has died with Khatallah's claim that the video sparked the attack on the Benghazi diplomatic mission.
http://crooksandliars.com/2014/06/benghazi-suspect-says-yes-it-was-video
http://crooksandliars.com/2014/06/benghazi-suspect-says-yes-it-was-video
Erin Burnett Calls Out Paul Bremer After He Tries To Blame Obama Administration For Debacle In Iraq
First Mark Halperin and now Erin Burnett. I think hell may have just frozen over. Former Bushie and Iraq envoy Paul Bremer wasn't having such an easy ... Read more
US Water Woes Add Punch To AP Fracking Report
To reduce the federal problem down to
the bare bones, you have far too many new wells, far too few public
inspection re... Read more
300 MW Of Solar Approved By City Of Los Angeles
The total number of homes that could be powered by
these projects is a maximum of 150,000 (with adequate amounts of
sunlight of cour... Read more
Karl Rove: Pointing Out Bush Administration WMD Lies Is An 'Old Argument' We Waste Time On
You can add chickenhawk Karl Rove's name to the list of Bush neocon cronies who are out there giving advice on how to clean up the mess they made in I... Read more
Dennis Kuchinich: Stop Calling The Iraq War 'A Mistake'
To use "mistake" rhetoric is the language of denial, not contrition: it minimizes the Iraq War's disastrous consequences, removes blame, and deprives Americans of any chance to learn.
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Bill Kristol Is Having One Of Those Flashbacks
In those wonderful flashbacks where Little Billy Kristol seems to live, "all" President Obama has to do is explain to the American public why we need ... Read more
Heritage Foundation Benghazi Panel Goes Full On Xenophobic Against Female Muslim Student
Whenever Conservative activists say that racism is dead in America,
please, just laugh in their faces. When Christian conservatives whine
about their ... Read more
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