Rand Paul WSJ OpEd

Those wanting a U.S. war in Syria could not clearly show a U.S. national interest then, and they have been proven foolish now. A more realistic foreign policy would recognize that there are evil people and tyrannical regimes in this world, but also that America cannot police or solve every problem across the globe. Only after recognizing the practical limits of our foreign policy can we pursue policies that are in the best interest of the U.S.

The Islamic State represents a threat that should be taken seriously. But we should also recall how recent foreign-policy decisions have helped these extremists so that we don't make the same mistake of potentially aiding our enemies again.

DNC Response

"It's disappointing that Rand Paul, as a Senator and a potential presidential candidate, blames America for all the problems in the world, while offering reckless ideas that would only alienate us from the global community.

"Unfortunately, this is nothing new for Paul. Last week he criticized American policy to the president of another country on foreign soil. This week he's blaming the Obama Administration for another nation's civil war. That type of "blame America" rhetoric may win Paul accolades at a conference of isolationists but it does nothing to improve our standing in the world. In fact, Paul's proposals would make America less safe and less secure.

"Simply put, if Rand Paul had a foreign policy slogan, it would be - The Rand Paul Doctrine:  Blame America. Retreat from the World."

Greenwald

Look at how the DNC is attacking Rand Paul's foreign policy - *exactly how Jeanne Kirkpatrick attacked The Left

Obama vows to defeat whoever made him wear this suit.
3:13 PM - 28 Aug 2014

Obama's tan suit is a signal. We just need to figure out what he's trying to tell us
3:17 PM - 28 Aug 2014

This suit is the boldest thing Obama's done in months.
3:10 PM - 28 Aug 2014

Over 1,000 tweets about Obama's suit, passes House lawsuit against White House for most "Obama suit" tweets in a day
3:18 PM - 28 Aug 2014

`Yes, we tan'

"Taupe and change,"

"When your suit is the main attraction and everyone forgets you're even talking..."

----then there was the peanut gallery

"What kind of president wears taupe?" said Speaker John Boehner (R-OH). "He should be wearing a blue suit with a white shirt and a red tie... every time. This is America after all. Why does he make visible his hatred for the greatest nation on earth."

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) said, "It's an atrocity is what it is. Taupe? On our leader? It makes him look weak and feckless. As though he would just allow anyone to walk all over us. Putin would never wear Taupe."

"I would never wear a taupe suit there," said Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). "I would never wear it anywhere. I would not wear it on that stage. I would not wear it at any age. I would never wear a suit so informal. His hatred for our nation isn't normal."

I'm kinda shocked, I had never thought about it.  I was always told if time travel were possible we would know, we would have visitors.  So I say that maybe the failures are out there floating around in space, but Josh corrects me.  They would have imploded...unless they burned up re-entering the atmosphere or were smashed unexpectedly impacting the earth.

Every year for the past six years in a row, the Congressional Budget Office has reduced its estimate for Medicare expenses.  The latest estimate for federal expenditures for 2019 and that made for 2019 four years ago is less by about $95 billion--a sum greater than what the government is expected to spend that year on unemployment insurance, welfare and Amtrak, combined. While some economists peg the reduction to the recession, the CBO says that plays a negligible part.  Apparently, Obamacare, in particular, has made significant reductions to Medicare spending in hospitals and private plans. And, the Budget Control Act of  2011, also made cuts in spending.  These Acts have influenced  changes in the practice of medicine that have budgetary impacts.

A revised prediction for the fiscal year by the CBO is $506 billion,  below the $680 billion deficit during the previous fiscal year.  This will be the fifth consecutive year that the deficit has declined as a share of the gross domestic product, from 9.8 percent in 2009 to a project ed 2.9 percent during the current fiscal year.   That is below the average deficit of 3.1 percent of economic output over the last four decades.  

All of the officials were black.

The players were about 60-40 white black.

They made a bad call that cost us the game.

Demonstrations start at 6PM in the parking lot.

link

I am still looking for a source confirming there was a cut on Brown's hand.  Anyone have such a link, or a link that there was no cut on Brown's hand.

Not saying I completely trust the link, just that I have not seen reports that there was a cut on Brown's hand until this link and a few others from similar sources.

While eying a potential presidential run that would surely be boosted by deep-pocketed super PACs, Hillary Clinton said Monday evening that she's open to supporting a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, which opened the door to the outside groups and the flood of money that poured into the political process with them.

Taking questions from Facebook users at the social media giant's California headquarters Monday evening, Clinton expressed some interest in the idea. "I would consider supporting an amendment among these lines that would prevent the abuse of our political system by excessive amounts of money if there is no other way to deal with the Citizen's United decision," she said in response to a question on the measure.

`For No Good Reason' is a visually stunning unique biographical study of Ralph Steadman, whose art rose to prominence during his collaborations with writer Hunter S Thompson. In the finest Gonzo tradition questions of witness and authenticity are constantly challenged, as the film smashes narrative conventions, moving seamlessly from interview to animation and soundscape.

Johnny Depp is a friend and thought‐provoking observer of Ralph's art who inspires insight as the film unfolds. Unseen intimate footage of Hunter S Thompson, much of it filmed by Ralph himself, reveals their deep life‐long friendship and true working relationship. Additional contributions include; Terry Gilliam, Richard E Grant, Tim Robbins, Bruce Robinson, Jann Wenner and Hal Wilner.

We observe Steadman over fifteen years as he creates a wealth of art. For the first time his work is animated, including the drawings from `Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'. There is an animated prequel to the feature, Cherrywood Cannon, which is read by Richard E Grant.

Music from Slash, The All American Rejects, Jason Mraz, Lynval Golding, James Blake, Crystal Castles, Thom Crawford and Ed Hardcourt, each who have recorded tracks to their chosen visual chapter.

`For No Good Reason' is a cohesive, touching and at times funny film about honesty, friendship and the ambition that drives an artist.

Never has a truer record been made on the demise of the 20th Century counterculture and hipster dream - Ralph Steadman is the last of the Gonzo visionaries.

Attorney: East Point police used Tasers as `cattle prod' on man who died

While the medical examiners haves said Towns' death was a homicide, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard is still waiting on evidence before decided if he will present the matter to a grand jury for possible criminal charges.

Both officers were also black.  

Two former East Point police officers might have discharged their Tasers more than twice as many times as they reported in the death of a 24-year-old man in April, according to an attorney.

An exhibition at Columbia's Wallach Gallery showcases the graveyard's art

"There was a... a truck and it was skidding..."
"Yup," I said.
"I... I died?"
----
"Oh," you said. "So what happens now? Do I go to heaven or hell or something?"
"Neither," I said. "You'll be reincarnated."
"Ah," you said. "So the Hindus were right,"
"All religions are right in their own way," I said. "Walk with me."
----
"So what's the point of it all?"
"Seriously?" I asked. "Seriously? You're asking me for the meaning of life? Isn't that a little stereotypical?"
"Well it's a reasonable question," you persisted.
I looked you in the eye. "The meaning of life, the reason I made this whole universe, is for you to mature."
"You mean mankind? You want us to mature?"
"No, just you. I made this whole universe for you. With each new life you grow and mature and become a larger and greater intellect."
"Just me? What about everyone else?"
"There is no one else," I said. "In this universe, there's just you and me."
----
You fell silent.
"Every time you victimized someone," I said, "you were victimizing yourself. Every act of kindness you've done, you've done to yourself. Every happy and sad moment ever experienced by any human was, or will be, experienced by you."
You thought for a long time.
"Why?" You asked me. "Why do all this?"
"Because someday, you will become like me. Because that's what you are. You're one of my kind. You're my child."
"Whoa," you said, incredulous. "You mean I'm a god?"
"No. Not yet. You're a fetus. You're still growing. Once you've lived every human life throughout all time, you will have grown enough to be born."
"So the whole universe," you said, "it's just..."
"An egg." I answered. "Now it's time for you to move on to your next life."
And I sent you on your way.

Note the yellow box at the bottom left: Bullet Hole Above Ground Floor Window

That's just to the left of the driveway where the Black Canseco video was taken.

Agreed, I have a rough time seeing Paul survive the primaries as the neocon money will come in hard against him.

Assuming he does, he won't be able to beat Hillary anyway.   He has an extremist right economic policy.  A flat tax will help the top 1% even more than they are now.  And that is one group in America that doesnt need any help.