Pay attention folks, there’s a revolution brewing. It’s called the revolution of change. I have left no guesses as to who I support for the Democratic nomination. As a blogger, who puts myself out here each and every day, I feel it is my privilege to share my choice. I choose Barack Obama. Why? The same reason millions of [...] Read Full Story
This week, Bill Maher takes aim at the Price of gas, Jessica Alba, Mormon drinking game with root beer, Yoko Ono, and Hillary Clinton with a bear. Read Full Story
It takes a lot for me to get excited about a contestant at this stage of American Idol. After all, they’re not even down to the top 12 yet. I really get wound up when we reach the top 10 and kids are being thrown to the dogs left and right, week after week. I really [...] Read Full Story
Texas state officials have taken temporary legal custody of 401 kids from the Warren Jeffs’ polygamist compound in Schleicher County. The removal of the children was related to a raid on the compound, which began when authorities received a complaint from a 16 year-old girl, who has yet been located or identified. In addition to the minors, over a hundred women voluntarily accompanied the children, but as adults they are free to leave whenever they choose. The women are not being held in... Read Full Story
Now that Sen. John McCain (the old white guy) is the assumed Republican nominee, and the choice on the Democratic side will likely be decided this week after the March 4 primaries, there is increased speculation on possible choices for running mates come November. Here’s a great little piece by NBC News/Today on some likely choices [...] Read Full Story
The rest of American Idol’s Top 10 might as well resign themselves to battling over who comes in second this season, because David Cook just became the season seven winner, with his cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.” Cook sang the Chris Cornell arrangement of this Jackson classic and brought the house down and Paula Abdul [...] Read Full Story
In this past week’s Ohio Democratic debate, Hillary Clinton made reference to SNL’s recent skit of the Texas debate — drawing comparison to how easy the media treats her opponent Barack Obama. So it was only natural that she make a surprise appearance on this week’s SNL in an “Editorial” skit with Amy Poehler who plays [...] Read Full Story
(from BraveNewFilms ) Faced with unprecedented filibusters, the only way to ensure Senate passage of the GI Bill is to get 60 co-sponsors. So far, John McCain has refused. The same McCain who insists he supports our troops. The same McCain who is voting lockstep with the Bush Administration (who have also resisted this bill) . Sign the petition demanding John McCain sign on as co-sponsor to The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act (S.22 & H.R. 2702).
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“The Great Dictator” was directed by and starred the legendary Charlie Chaplin. Released in 1940, this commercially successful film, was also the actor’s first talkie. This scene showcases Chaplin's magnificent and brilliant mind at work, delivering an emotional and compelling speech, calling for the end to fascism and tyranny. His words are prophetic and ring true today. Pay attention to not only the words, but the emotion and intent in his words. There is a global message for us all... Read Full Story
