12/15/2015 archive

The Daily Late Nightly Show (That’sa Rap For You)

The New Guy Yule Zombie Pusha T was born in the Bronx though he now lives in Virgnia Beach. Last month he took over as the president of GOOD Music from Kanye West. He has notable feuds with Consequence and Lil Wayne. Trevor’s other guests this week are- Wednesday 12/16: Will Smith Thursday 12/17: Will …

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Republican Debate 5: Open Thread

I really can’t stand to watch it (on CNN if you have a stronger stomach than I do). While the buzz has been all about Cruz and Rubio, they have only improved their polls relative to the dismal numbers they had before. The Donald is showing over 40% nationally and in most state polls (the …

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You know, this actually happened.

I can’t get the video the WaPo is referencing to post, you can find it here. In heartbreaking video, Sandy Hook teachers recall 2012 massacre: ‘I’ll never be the same’ By Sarah Larimer, Washington Post December 14 at 3:50 PM One woman thought she was hearing fireworks. Another recognized the noises she heard as gunshots, …

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Climate Change Accord: Wrong Track?

While world leaders pat themselves on the back for approving, what is being called, a historic climate agreement, some climate scientists and activists believe it fall far short of what is needed to stop global warming. It’s astonishing how matter-of-fact most of the world is about paragraphs like this one https://t.co/mB1c7X35nP pic.twitter.com/vjDj10pRuS — Glenn Greenwald …

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Punting the Pundits

“Punting the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on …

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The Breakfast Club (Standing Rock)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Six In The Morning Tuesday December 15

UN accused of ‘shocking’ lack of action over murder and rape in South Sudan Peacekeeping mission has failed to stop systematic atrocities, MSF says, as civil war enters third year Sam Jones @swajones Tuesday 15 December 2015 00.05 GMT The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has been accused of a “complete and utter failure” to …

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