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GOP: We’re Not in Kansas Anymore (?)
US Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kansas)US Senator Pat Roberts released an ad montage with scenes of him meeting with Kansans in domestic settings.Much like US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s efforts to reinforce his connections with his Bluegrass State…
Dawkins’ Bitter Idolatry: Misogynist
“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal,…
Dawkins’ Bitter Idolatry: Ethnic Cleanser
“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal,…
Dawkins’ Bitter Idolatry: Control Freak
“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal,…
Dawkins’ Bitter Idolatry: Jealous God
“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal,…
Dawkins’ Bitter Idolatry: Preliminary Points
“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal,…
AK’s Sullivan is Winning (No Surprise)
Dan SullivanElection Year 2014 will more likely than not manifest significant gains for the Republican Party.The Democratic Party is defending one of seven vulnerable incumbents in Alaska: Mark Begich.The Republican primary featured three candidates: former Attorney…
NC’s Thom Tillis Still Not Winning — Why?
Thom TillisSpeaker of the North Carolina House Thom Tillis won a commanding victory in the Republican US Senate primary this year, enough that his victory avoided a costly, dilatory run-off (unlike in Georgia).Yet the first win has not translated into long-term…
Buddy’s Back! (Will Providence Take Him?)
Buddy declared his intentions to run for Mayor of Providence late last summer. The announcement got everyone all excited. Looking over a clip from the Documentary “Vote For Me! Politics in America”, I understand why Providentials would want him back in…
Bowen and California’s Depression
Debra BowenSecretary of State Debra Bowen (D-Redondo Beach) has been suffering from a deep depression, according to staff reports, and has neglected her elected duties for years because of her illness. Only recently did the press report on her condition. There is…
Socialist Bernie Sanders: Hillary’s Left-Wing Challenger
Socialist Bernie Sanders (I-VT)In his first appearance on “Meet the Press”, Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders announced that he is mulling a 2016 Presidential Bid.At least he’s honest about his ambitions.Now serving his second term in the US…
Chuck Todd Presses Bernie Sanders on “Meet the Press”
Chuck ToddThis morning, newly minted Meet the Presshost Chuck Todd interviewed first-time guest Bernie Sanders, a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist who caucuses with the Democratic Party in the US Senate.Citing that Sanders could run to Hillary Clinton’s left…
Where Was Torrance in Congressional Politics? 1980s
District 27 (North and East Torrance)For the state records with the new map, check here. Mel LevineDemocraticJanuary 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993Western Los Angeles (Manhattan/Redondo Beach, Santa Monica)RetiredMel LevineMel Levine was born in Beverly Hills, currently…
Where Was Torrance in Congressional Politics?: 1970s
From the Daily KosIn the 1970s, Torrance was divided into three separate Congressional districts.Voters and local (conservative) activists complained about the 2011 redistricting that divided Torrance into two. How about three? Courtesy of Daily KosIn this map,…
Jesus Christ Covers the World’s Woes
1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”…
Brown’s Double-Talk on Vergara
Vergara v. California, because the California state constitution requires him to do so. I’m appealing [the ruling] because the Constitution requires the Court of Appeal to invalidate the laws of California. Do I think there’s a problem in the inner cities…
Kashkari to Brown: “CA Kids First. No Open Border.”
California Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Neel KashkariBesides taking down Governor Brown’s pandering to unions (which the California media has conveniently covered up for the sake of their star candidate), Republican challenger Neel Kashkari soundly argued…
Kashkari to Brown: “You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself!”
Neel Kashkari glad-handing a supporter.(Source: Laguna4life)I was particularly offended by Kashkari’s personal attacks against Donnelly, including the outrageous claims that the Twin Peaks rep would drag down the GOP ticket in November, plus the slur that he…
Governor Brown’s Unwelcome Welcome Mat
Governor Jerry Brown (Neon Tommy)Reporting on a recent meeting between Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and California Governor Jerry Brown, the LA Times announced:Jerry Brown: Immigrants, legal or not, ‘welcome in California’One has to wonder who…
Obama Poll’s Pull: Worst Prez of Modern Era (Surprised?)
University National Poll announced that President Obama is the worst President of the Modern Era (Post World War II)President Obama — Low on the PollsThe best President? Ronald Reagan, of course. Ronald ReaganI have only one question. . . Did a…
CD-12: Pelosi’s Coronation
House Minority LeaderNancy PelosiHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has a 100% liberal rating with the ACLU.Does she have this stance out of principle?Not at all. Check out the demographics on her Congressional district:Voters rejected Prop 8 by 70%, the widest margin…
CD-31: Dems Say: “Bye Bye, GOP!” — Chabot Says: “We’ll See!”
Peter AguilarStill, prior electoral results suggest a latent strain of conservative values exists in the district (Prop 8 passed by 65%), even though the seat registration swings +4 Dem. Paul ChabotThen again, President Obama did well in this district oin 2008, as did…
McKeon’s Congressional District 25 — Safe GOP
CD-25 (Pacific Meridian Imaging)Reports from Politico and other left-leaning blogs suggested that Howard “Buck” McKeon’s house seat was up for grabs in 2014, since he was planning on retiring and the district leans Republican only by a few points….
Why Don’t John and Ken (and the Media) Like Paul Tanaka?
Paul Tanaka(friend or foe?)The essence of politics is perception, then by extension disruption and distortion.If any candidate has been the heated source (or victim) of media hype and distortion, look no further than Gardena Mayor and LA County Sheriff candidate Paul…