"Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times. But, the deck is still stacked in favor of those at the top. Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion."
"Prosperity can't be just for CEO's and hedge fund managers. Democracy can't just be for billionaires and corporations."
"I think you can disagree with people and debate over their positions with issues without engaging in the politics of personal destruction."
"Gay rights are human rights."
"I think that if you live long enough, you realize that so much of what happens in life is out of your control, but how you respond to it is in your control. That's what I try to remember."
"Human rights are women's rights and women's rights are human rights."
"There's no doubt in my mind that without the involvement of women in the economy, in politics, in peace making, in every aspect of society, you can't realize (a country's) full potential."
"Too many women in too many countries speak the same language, the language of silence."
"The difference between a politician and a statesmen is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesmen thinks about the next generation."
"It's time we move from good words to good works, from sound bites to sound solutions."
"We need a new politics of meaning. We need a new definition of civil society which answers the unanswerable question, to how we can have a society that fills us up again and makes us feel we are part of something bigger than ourselves."
"Republicans trip over themselves promising lower taxes for the wealthy and fewer rules for the biggest corporations without regard for how that will make income inequality even worse . . . They pledge to wipe out rules on Wall Street, rather than rein in the banks that are still too risky."
"Don't confuse having a career with having a life."
"The search for meaning should cut across all kinds of religious and ideological boundaries."
"If you want to know how strong a country's health system is, look at the well being of it's mothers."
"We cannot ignore the inequities that persist in our justice system. Inequalities that undermine our most deeply held values of fairness and equality."
Monday, August 31, 2015
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Saturday, August 29, 2015
POTpourri
- Marijuana users are less likely to become obese.
- Yes, some single people are happy on their own!
- Republicans have broken the judicial nomination process.
- Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle confirmed as a slimeball.
- Candace Swanepoel does Sauvage Swimwear proud.
- Why are taxpayers paying to smear a Presidential candidate?
- Rachel McDonough wins the SpyOnVegasHot100 contest.
- Carly Fiorina would be a disaster as President.
- Republicans have a love/hate relationship with the constitution.
- It's time to reconsider our prostitution laws.
- Ted Cruz really needs to work on his timing.
- 400 families are trying to buy the next Presidential election.
- The Republican establishment has lost control of the primary.
- RIP Darryl Dawkins, Justin Wilson & Al Arbour.
- Are we getting closer to a fusion energy breakthrough?
- Josh Duggar is a prime example of why people don't like the family values crowd.
- Shouldn't free trade pacts include fair trade provisions?
- Joey Fatone breaks things down for One Direction.
- Donald Trump wins the much anticipated David Duke endorsement.
- Voters are clearly becoming disillusioned with the Republican party.
- Solar is now cheaper than natural gas!
- Bernie Sanders has a clear lead over Donald Trump in the polls.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015
AZ Tidbits
- Could marijuana legalization fill Arizona school funding shortage?
- Arizona's job market is the 3rd worst in the nation.
- Complete City of Phoenix election results here.
- Vanessa Ruiz has been a nice addition to KPNX.
- Arizona Cardinals lose Corey Peters & Mike Iupati to injuries.
- Marvin Bagley III headed to the Hillcrest Hoops Academy.
- Arizona State University unveils Desert Ice uniforms.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks actually lead the NL in scoring.
- Ben Carson open to using drone strikes on the Arizona border.
- There is still no need to round up the wild horses in Arizona.
- ASU ranked 15th & UA 22nd in preseason football poll.
- Chile Pepper in Yuma named one of the best burrito joints in the U.S.
- Kelli Ward leads John McCain in Arizona Senate race.
- Something smells in the Arizona Secretary of State office.
- Complete City of Tucson election results here.
- Arizona school district puts anti-abortion stickers in school books.
- Momentum seems to be building in Arizona to pass legalized marijuana.
- In Arizona it's okay for felons to carry guns.
- Arizona ranks high as a good places to retire.
- John McCain isn't very popular with the Navajo Nation.
- It still amazes me that Diane Douglas is the State Superintendent of Schools.
- Bald Eagles are flourishing in Arizona.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Top 10 Summer TV Shows 2015
Sadly, summer is nearing it's end, and given that, I think that it's time that I rate the summer TV season. Overall, I was very happy, I was plenty entertained for most of the summer. Anyways, here goes, my Top 10 Television shows for the summer of 2015:
- Mr. Robot (USA)
- Fear the Walking Dead (AMC)
- Orange is the New Black (Netflix)
- Ballers (HBO)
- Zoo (CBS)
- Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (FX)
- The Brink (HBO)
- Tyrant (FX)
- Married (FX)
- Humans (AMC)
""Mr. Robot" sucked me in like no other new program in quite some time, hopefully they can keep it up. "Fear the Walking Dead" has gotten off to a great start, I look forward to a long run. "Orange is the New Black" continues to roll. Being a fan of the Rock, football and Miami, I have really enjoyed "Ballers". "Zoo" has been a fun adaptation of the James Patterson novel. Dennis Leary pulls off the washed up rocker trying to connect with his newly discovered adult daughter in "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll". "The Brink" has a great cast and an offbeat storyline, it's a lot of fun. "Tyrant" is a very topical look at a brutal mid-east dictator fighting off a caliphate. "Married" gives a humerus look at marriage. "Humans" is a very good summer sci-fi series.
Previous Summers: 2014, 2013
Previous Summers: 2014, 2013
Monday, August 24, 2015
Sunday, August 23, 2015
City of Phoenix Elections
Although I don't live in Phoenix, I do live nearby and what happens there does effect me, thus I have been paying close attention to their upcoming elections. As such, I have a few endorsements on a couple of the races.
Mayor: I had questions about Greg Stanton before he took office, but those questions have been answered and I have been very impressed. He's been one of the few sane voices in this state, we need more politicians like him not less. I strongly support his re-election
Proposition 104: This proposition would result in a sales tax increase to fund new transportation projects in the city over the next 35 years. It would cover everything from extending the light rail system to fixing roads and bridges, to expanding bus services and more. It will also create jobs for lots of people. Don't let the anti-tax crowd scare you, it's a small tax that won't negatively effect anyone, yet it will benefit many. If ever there was a city that was in need of this it's Phoenix, I strongly urge a Yes vote.
***Edit***
-Greg Stanton easily won re-election.
-Prop 104 passed by a comfortable margin.
Mayor: I had questions about Greg Stanton before he took office, but those questions have been answered and I have been very impressed. He's been one of the few sane voices in this state, we need more politicians like him not less. I strongly support his re-election
Proposition 104: This proposition would result in a sales tax increase to fund new transportation projects in the city over the next 35 years. It would cover everything from extending the light rail system to fixing roads and bridges, to expanding bus services and more. It will also create jobs for lots of people. Don't let the anti-tax crowd scare you, it's a small tax that won't negatively effect anyone, yet it will benefit many. If ever there was a city that was in need of this it's Phoenix, I strongly urge a Yes vote.
***Edit***
-Greg Stanton easily won re-election.
-Prop 104 passed by a comfortable margin.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
Bernie Sanders Quotes
"I think that many people have the mistaken impression that Congress regulates Wall Street. In truth that's not the case. The real truth is that Wall Street regulates the Congress."
"Social Security is a promise that we cannot and must not break."
"There is a lot of sentiment that enough is enough, that we need fundamental changes, that the establishment - whether it is the economic establishment, the political establishment, or the media establishment - is failing the American people."
"The billionaire class now owns the economy and they are working day and night to make certain that they own the United States government."
"In my view, a corporation is not a person . . . Corporations should not be able to go into their treasuries and spend millions of dollars on a campaign in order to buy elections."
"If a financial institution is too big to fail, it is too big to exist."
"We got a collapsing middle class. We have more wealth and income inequality today than we've had since the 1920's . . . And what big money can do is put an unbelievable amount of TV and radio ads out there to deflect attention from the real issues facing the American people."
"We have a government of, by, and for billionaires."
"The millionaires of America are on the warpath. They want more and more and more."
"If the goal of healthcare reform is to provide comprehensive, universal healthcare in a cost effective way, the only honest approach is a single-payer approach."
"Why should taxpayers subsidize starvation wages?"
"Teachers did not cause this recession. Firefighters and police officers did not cause this recession . . . This recession was caused by the greed, the reckless and illegal behavior of the people on Wall Street."
"We are moving towards an oligarchic form of society, where the billionaires will control the economy and the political life of this country."
"History will record that the Citizens United decision is one of the worst of our country."
"We have a moral responsibility to make certain our kids and grandchildren can live on a habitable planet."
"If we stand together, we will win."
"Social Security is a promise that we cannot and must not break."
"There is a lot of sentiment that enough is enough, that we need fundamental changes, that the establishment - whether it is the economic establishment, the political establishment, or the media establishment - is failing the American people."
"The billionaire class now owns the economy and they are working day and night to make certain that they own the United States government."
"In my view, a corporation is not a person . . . Corporations should not be able to go into their treasuries and spend millions of dollars on a campaign in order to buy elections."
"If a financial institution is too big to fail, it is too big to exist."
"We got a collapsing middle class. We have more wealth and income inequality today than we've had since the 1920's . . . And what big money can do is put an unbelievable amount of TV and radio ads out there to deflect attention from the real issues facing the American people."
"We have a government of, by, and for billionaires."
"The millionaires of America are on the warpath. They want more and more and more."
"If the goal of healthcare reform is to provide comprehensive, universal healthcare in a cost effective way, the only honest approach is a single-payer approach."
"Why should taxpayers subsidize starvation wages?"
"Teachers did not cause this recession. Firefighters and police officers did not cause this recession . . . This recession was caused by the greed, the reckless and illegal behavior of the people on Wall Street."
"We are moving towards an oligarchic form of society, where the billionaires will control the economy and the political life of this country."
"History will record that the Citizens United decision is one of the worst of our country."
"We have a moral responsibility to make certain our kids and grandchildren can live on a habitable planet."
"If we stand together, we will win."
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
POTpourri
- Liberals really are more intelligent than conservatives.
- Pornhub's list of most searched terms is quite interesting.
- Most of Obama's shortcomings can be traced to the GOP.
- I love it when Michelle Lewin visits the beach!
- America's uninsured rate is below 10% for the first time ever.
- Right wing media really did create Donald Trump the politician.
- Why would any woman vote for a Republican?
- Diet Pepsi is now aspartame free! I need to try it!
- The GOP should be very afraid of a Bernie Sanders primary victory.
- RIP Julian Bond.
- I'm developing a great appreciation for Charlie Riina!
- Should taxpayers be subsidizing the Koch Brothers?
- Jeb Bush apparently learned nothing from the Iraq war.
- Pollution is killing thousands of people in China every day.
- Study finds that bullies aren't depressed, they are just jerks.
- "Mr. Robot" on USA is prime summer TV viewing.
- As if there was any doubt about the motives of the latest Benghazi hearings?
- Jason Day wins the 2015 PGA Championship.
- Remember those doomsday predictions about Obamacare?
- Where have you been my whole life Sophia Miacova?
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
AZ Tidbits
- Why don't ethics seem to matter to Arizona Republicans?
- Arizona Cardinals OT Bobby Massie suspended for 3 games.
- Why isn't Arizona spending on their schools again?
- Lemonade Guy named top vendor in Major League Baseball.
- Rebranding is not going to solve all of Arizona's problems.
- Arizona voter registration up by almost 17,000.
- It's time for Arizona to re-think it's for-profit prison system.
- Toxic sludge headed to the state of Arizona!
- Phoenix Suns PF Markieff Morris demands a trade.
- Judge rules that Arizona must refund it's rental car tax money.
- Parts of the Phoenix metro area are sinking!
- The top breweries & wineries in the state of Arizona?
- The 2015-16 Phoenix Suns schedule has been released.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio loses yet another court decision.
- ASU & UA score highly in the college hotness rankings.
- Do we really want those militiamen guarding our border?
- Safe voting districts are not good for the state of Arizona.
- 2015 Arizona State Fair concert series announced.
- What is future Phoenix going to look like?
- Is there a path towards 2016 defeat for John McCain?
- Arizona Cardinals sign free agent RB Chris Johnson.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation
Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation - starring Tom Cruise & Rebecca Ferguson. Disparage his character all you want but Tom Cruise just keeps churning out entertaining movies! I really enjoyed this one, I really hope they keep the MI series going because they've all been so much fun to watch. This time, Ethan Hunt (played by Cruise) goes rogue to take on a rogue cabal of international operatives called the Syndicate. The syndicate is obviously up to no good and must be stopped, enter Ethan Hunt and the IMF. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way to keep everyone interested, the action scenes are top notch, and the movie moves along at a swift pace all thanks to the direction of Christopher McQuarrie, who is cementing himself as one of the best action film directors in the business. The supporting cast (Rebecca Ferguseon, Simon Pegg, Alec Baldwin, Jeremy Renner & Ving Rhames) is also strong, especially Ferguson, who is also quite easy on the eyes. Overall, a perfect action movie for the summer, I highly recommend, go see it!
I will give it 4 out of 5 stars (*****).
I will give it 4 out of 5 stars (*****).
Friday, August 14, 2015
Thursday, August 13, 2015
POTpourri
- Smoking pot as a teen deemed not harmful later in life.
- Bernie Sanders & Pope Francis see eye to eye on the economy.
- Prosecution of white collar crime hits a 20 year low in the U.S.
- You really should know more about Mela Torres!
- With all of our problems why is the GOP wasting so much time?
- I really need to stop drinking so much Diet Coke.
- States really shouldn't put ideologues in charge of their schools.
- There's a revolt brewing against the ruling class.
- Black & White photography still has a place in society!!!
- German energy policy is a place we should be looking for solutions.
- Kelly Clarkson's cover of "Purple Rain" is pretty phenomenal.
- Before you get too excited about Carly Fiorina, read this.
- Yasiel Puig has got a cannon of an outfield arm!
- RIP Frank Gifford & Buddy Baker.
- Look at this map and tell me that police killings isn't a problem.
- Why are conservatives in such denial about income inequality?
- The Black Lives Matters movement appear to be protesting the wrong people.
- Kylie Jenner is now legal! This could be fun!
- The 2015 NFL Hall of Fame class has been inducted! 2016?
- How the heck did Norwood Teague get as far ahead as he did?
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Fear the Walking Dead
I'm really looking forward to "Fear the Walking Dead" on AMC.
It is set to premiere on August 23, 2015.
It is set to premiere on August 23, 2015.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
75 Movies Every Man Should See
Esquire recently published a list entitled "The 75 Movies that Every Man Should See". Being a movie buff and a guy myself, I thought I'd post my own list. To me a guy movie contains one or more of the following: action, adventure, humor, suspense, raunch & sports. Here goes:
- The Godfather - 1972 - Marlon Brando, Al Pacino
- Rocky - 1976 - Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire
- Star Wars - 1977 - Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
- Fight Club - 1999 - Brad Pitt, Edward Norton
- The Godfather Part II - 1974 - Al Pacino, Robert De Niro
- Jaws - 1975 - Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss
- Fast Times At Ridgemont High - 1982 - Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates
- No Country For Old Men - 2007 - Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem
- Animal House - 1978 - John Belushi, Stephen Furst
- Die Hard - 1988 - Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman
- First Blood - 1982 - Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy
- The Terminator - 1984 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton
- Black Hawk Down - 2001 - Josh Hartnet, Ewan McGregor
- Dirty Harry - 1971 - Clint Eastwood, Andrew Robinson
- Pulp Fiction - 1994 - John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson
- Fatal Attraction - 1987 - Michael Douglas, Glenn Close
- Cool Hand Luke - 1967 - Paul Newman, George Kennedy
- Platoon - 1986 - Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger
- Caddyshack - 1980 - Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield
- Training Day - 2001 - Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke
- Ricky Business - 1983 - Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay
- Unforgiven - 1992 - Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman
- The Wolf of Wall Street - 2013 - Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill
- Zero Dark Thirty - 2012 - Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke
- The Dark Knight - 2008 - Christian Bale, Heath Ledger
- The Hangover - 2009 - Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper
- The Hurt Locker - 2008 - Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie
- 300 - 2006 - Gerard Butler, Lena Headey
- The Bourne Identity - 2002 - Matt Damon, Franka Potente
- The 40 Year Old Virgin - 2005 - Steve Carell, Catherine Keener
- The Departed - 2006 - Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson
- Old School - 2003 - Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn
- Silence of the Lambs - 1991 - Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins
- Gladiator - 2000 - Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix
- Memento - 2000 - Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss
- Saving Private Ryan - 1998 - Tom Hanks, Matt Damon
- There's Something About Mary - 1998 - Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz
- Donnie Brasco - 1997 - Al Pacino, Brad Pitt
- Fargo - 1996 - William H Macy, Frances McDormand
- Swingers - 1996 - Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn
- Braveheart - 1995 - Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau
- Casino - 1995 - Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone
- Heat - 1995 - Robert De Niro, Al Pacino
- Shawshank Redemption - 1994 - Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman
- Dumb & Dumber - 1994 - Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels
- A Few Good Men - 1992 - Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson
- Goodfellas - 1990 - Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta
- Raiders of the Lost Ark - 1981 - Harrison Ford, Karen Allen
- Full Metal Jacket - 1987 - Matthew Modine, R Lee Ermey
- Hoosiers - 1986 - Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper
- Reservoir Dogs - 1992 - Harvey Keitel, Micheal Madsen
- Beverly Hills Cop - 1984 - Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold
- Scarface - 1983 - Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer
- Trading Places - 1983 - Eddie Murphy, Dan Ackroyd
- Blade Runner - 1982 - Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer
- Airplane! - 1980 - Robert Hayes, Leslie Nielsen
- Apocalypse Now - 1979 - Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando
- The Deer Hunter - 1978 - Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken
- The Outlaw Josey Wales - 1976 - Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke
- Slap Shot - 1977 - Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean
- Taxi Driver - 1976 - Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster
- Deliverance - 1972 - Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight
- Casino Royale - 2006 - Daniel Craig, Eva Green
- Wall Street - 1987 - Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas
- Rudy - 1993 - Sean Austin, Jon Favreau
- Terminator 2: Judgement Day - 1991 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton
- Bad Boys - 1983 - Sean Penn, Esai Morales
- Bull Durham - 1988 - Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon
- Point Break - 1991 - Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze
- Tommy Boy - 1995 - Chris Farley, David Spade
- Cast Away - 2000 - Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt
- Pale Rider - 1985 - Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty
- The Warriors - 1979 - Michael Beck, James Remar
- The Wrestler - 2008 - Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei
- Taken - 2008 - Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace
Monday, August 10, 2015
Sunday, August 9, 2015
AZ Tidbits
- The Arizona Cardinals have opened training camp!
- Donald Trump has a big lead in Arizona.
- What happens when you de-emphasize education?
- Nearly half of all Arizona workers don't have paid sick leave.
- The 2015 Arizona Fall League schedule has been released.
- I must make it to Reflection Canyon one of these days.
- The state of Arizona really needs the road bill to pass!
- You really can't trust all those charter school claims.
- Could El Nino solve Arizona's water problems?
- Dan Saban set to take on Sheriff Joe Arpaio once again.
- Phoenix cracks the Top 10 for future Job Growth.
- Moody's likes the new City of Glendale/Arizona Coyotes deal.
- The Phoenix Suns were right to break up the Morris twins.
- I don't understand or support the plan to round up the Salt River horses.
- Grantland is not bullish on the 2016 Arizona Cardinals.
- Tom O'Halleran announces 2016 Congressional bid.
- Diamondbacks trade Oliver Perez & Chad Pennington.
- Life in Arizona: Expectations vs Reality.
- Retirement savings in Arizona are on the dismal side.
- Arizona over-reacts to the phony Planned Parenthood controversy.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Friday, August 7, 2015
Ant-Man
Ant-Man - starring Paul Rudd & Michael Douglas. Not having been a reader of the "Ant-Man" comic books, I was pleasantly surprised by this movie, it was action packed, quirky and a lot of fun. Michael Douglas plays Dr. Hank Pym who has invented the technology to shrink a person down to the size of an ant. Dr. Pym then recruits ex-con Scott Lang (played by Paul Rudd) to become his Ant-Man superhero. The two then team up with Dr. Pym's daughter Hope (played by Evangeline Lilly) and Scott's ex-con buddies (played by Michael Pena, T.I. and David Dastmalchian) in a bit of corporate espionage in order to keep their technology away from the evil intented Darrin Cross/Yellow Jacket (played by Corey Stoll). It's all quite fun as Rudd needs to switch between being microscopic and human size to save the technology and eventually his daughter. Rudd is surprisingly good as a superhero, he shows some nice range. Michael Douglas is Michael Douglas, what isn't he good in? Evangeline Lilly didn't have much to do, I suspect that will change in the sequel though. Michael Pena was fantastic, he added a nice comedic touch to the proceedings. The direction from Peyton Reed was also top notch, he really kept things moving at a nice pace. I really enjoyed this one, go see it!
I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars (*****).
I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars (*****).
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Separation of Church & State
What did the founding fathers think about the separation of church & state?
Thomas Jefferson
"Christianity neither is, nor ever was a part of the common law."
"In every country and in every age, the priest has been hostile to liberty."
"I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation between church and state."
John Adams
"The Government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion."
Thomas Paine
"All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions set to up terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit."
James Madison
"Religion and government will both exist in greater purity the less they are mixed together."
"Every new and successful example of a perfect separation between ecclesiastical and civil matters is of importance."
Thomas Jefferson
"Christianity neither is, nor ever was a part of the common law."
"In every country and in every age, the priest has been hostile to liberty."
"I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation between church and state."
John Adams
"The Government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion."
Thomas Paine
"All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions set to up terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit."
James Madison
"Religion and government will both exist in greater purity the less they are mixed together."
"Every new and successful example of a perfect separation between ecclesiastical and civil matters is of importance."
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
2016 Presidential Field Update
Jim Gilmore has finally officially announced his run for the 2016 Presidential race. That increases the Republican field to 17, with the Democratic field remaining at 5. Unless Joe Biden jumps in, I suspect that we are now set.
Here's how they rank in my opinion (as far as their chances):
Democrats:
Republicans
Here's how they rank in my opinion (as far as their chances):
Democrats:
Republicans
- Jeb Bush
- Scott Walker
- John Kasich
- Donald Trump
- Ben Carson
- Marco Rubio
- Rand Paul
- Mike Huckabee
- Rick Perry
- Chris Christie
- Lindsey Graham
- Rick Santorum
- Carly Fiorina
- Ted Cruz
- Bobby Jindal
- George Pataki
- Jim Gilmore
I don't know what Jim Gilmore is thinking, there's really not a huge clamoring for him to jump into the race, perhaps he's hoping to boost his post 2016 earnings potential, He's got zero chance at the nomination.
Sunday, August 2, 2015
POTpourri
- Chris Christie vows that he would crack down on legal weed.
- Ronda Rousey is the most dominant athlete in the world.
- Right wing media has not been helpful to the Republican party.
- Don't believe everything you hear about Planned Parenthood.
- The GOP favorability ratings continue to plummet.
- At what point do we talk about sensible gun control laws?
- Could Donald Trump run as an Independent?
- I must find out more about Caya Hefner!!
- The far right apparently doesn't want to be bound by the SCOTUS.
- I'm a huge Bernie Sanders fan, but I will be voting for Hillary Clinton.
- How come I hadn't heard of Veronika Black before?
- Is the Chamber of Commerce finally going to take on the Tea Party?
- How did Chuck Todd get that "Meet the Press" gig?
- There seems to be a different standard for Hillary Clinton.
- RIP Roddy Piper, Bobbi Kristina Brown & Cecil the Lion.
- Applications for unemployment aid plunges to 42 year low.
- How about some real history about the Confederate army?
- It's time to start discussing legalized prostitution.
- Are you really sure that a Republican economy is best for you?
- More Yanet Garcia pictures here! And here!
- This just in, T.J. Dillashaw is a very good MMA fighter!
- I think that it's safe to say that we are now in an Oligarchy.
- The epidemic of horrible policing continues.
- I hope American lotteries are not as rigged as they are in Serbia.
- You should be listening to Ring of Fire Radio.
Saturday, August 1, 2015
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