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Monday, May 6, 2013

A Truth Journal: Boston Marathon Bombing: What Latest BS Stories From Growing Number of Suspects?

left, surviving suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and right, dead suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev

A Truth Journal: Boston Marathon Bombing: What Latest BS Stories From Growing Number of Suspects?: From Denny: Slow dogged investigation from the FBI, the CIA and the rest of the intelligence community (IC), Homeland Security, the Boston police, along with international groups like America's sudden new BFF: Russia, have yielded a fuller picture of how these two brothers became radicalized and found it so easy to carry out their vile bombing plan.

A twice wounded Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured after a day long manhunt in the city of Boston. Unable to speak because of a serious gunshot neck wound, he wrote his answers to questions from investigators. These answers came before getting advised of his rights since there was the exception for public safety. Tsarnaev tried to convince investigators this bombing was only created by he and his brother - and that no one else was involved or had any knowledge of their plan. Of course, no self-respecting police officer or investigator would believe such a statement and continued investigating...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

A Truth Journal: CIA Petraeus' Affair: What Questions Still Need Answering In Spite of BS Story Lines?

A Truth Journal: CIA Petraeus' Affair: What Questions Still Need Answering In Spite of BS Story Lines?:

From Denny: Any time we witness a fall from grace of a very public figure we all wince. Maybe it's a case of TMI. Maybe it's because our thoughts swiftly fly to the embarrassed wife and children in sympathetic support. Maybe we have been betrayed in a similar fashion and don't enjoy the reminder. Or just maybe we were the thoughtless wonders who did the hurting.

Whatever the case this is always a sad event. When you add the intelligence community component it could too easily evolve into a national security disaster. Move over, Wiki Leaks, the old-fashioned honeypot trap works in any century as an easy way to extract sensitive information.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Social Poets: Traitor Romney Plays Political Opportunist During National Crisis

Ambassador Chris Stevens, a great friend to Libyan rebels,
killed by religious extremists - Ben Curtis/AP photo

The Social Poets: Traitor Romney Plays Political Opportunist During National Crisis: From Denny: Apparently, Republican challenger Mitt Romney has no integrity. He is not a real American and nothing but a traitor.

Why should we expect anything better out of this rotten Republican campaign? He is the typical businessman who engages in war profiteering - campaigning to keep wars going on for years - while our troops give their blood. This is as wrong as what Romney just did.

Romney jumped out to talk to the press early this morning - hoping to be carried by the popular morning shows in order to reach millions of viewers. He made sure he appeared before the President had a chance to talk to the nation. The Republicans are always complaining how no one has respect for the presidency. Yeah? When are you guys going to follow your own rhetoric? Not any time soon is clear for all to see.

Video clips of statements from Ambassador Chris Stevens from back in May when he took the job, President Obama's Rose Garden statement and Romney's press conference statement.

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The Social Poets: Traitor Romney Plays Political Opportunist During National Crisis

Ambassador Chris Stevens, a great friend to Libyan rebels,
killed by religious extremists - Ben Curtis/AP photo

September 11th Yard Sign

11 September 2001: Remember: the Fallen, Pray 4 those struggling to rise, Honor Freedom, Celebrate Life!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

The Social Poets: Romney: What Is It About American Republican Presidential Candidates Are So Socially Awkward?

Romney (Photo credit: Talk Radio News Service)

The Social Poets: Romney: What Is It About American Republican Presidential Candidates Are So Socially Awkward?: From Denny: What is it about how the Republicans keep putting up one bad candidate after another? The whole point of interacting with other world leaders is to cultivate at least the veneer of a polished and smooth sociability.

Obama has that "X" Factor - at least on the surface - and Mitt Romney decidedly does not have it - on the surface or deeper. George Bush 43 didn't have it at all either. He was downright vacuous. Even nice Ike Eisenhower was known for his salty language and terribly confused communication, comprised of broken disjointed sentences, that the press was forever cleaning up before delivering his message to the public.

Yet America keeps on electing the socially awkward and the relationship insensitive. Looks like Romney is well on his way to the White House. He sure is trotting around the globe this past week meeting with world leaders like a trial run. And the Obama presidency was an anomaly that looks like it is soon to be corrected by disgruntled voters.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Dennys: News Politics Comedy Science Arts & Food: Fun St. Patricks Day Facts To Ponder While You Swill Green Beer

The St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Irelan...

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St Patrick's Day Parade in Omotesando, Tokyo

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Dennys: News Politics Comedy Science Arts & Food: Fun St. Patricks Day Facts To Ponder While You Swill Green Beer: From Denny: Mardi Gras just happened last month, and, well, Lent can be a dull affair while we are waiting for Easter. So, why not spice it up with some St. Patrick's Day frivolity and celebration?

South Louisiana is primarily Catholic and we like our champion demon-chasing warrior saints. Honoring him is serious business.

Here in Louisiana we celebrate with none other than a St. Patrick's Day Parade, complete with official bead-throwing and green beer freely flowing.

Since all good holy days have a serious component along with the feasting here's some brain food to feed you too. Be sure to check out my other St. Patrick's Day posts at the end of this post. Lots of interesting historical trivia, quotes, poems, Irish blessings and funny thoughts too.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Fight Racism: Pass On This Funny Joke

From Denny: Thanks to Niles Calder on Google+ for posting this good one. Be sure to visit his page and include him in your circle!

OK, so the journalist in me just had to edit the misspellings and grammatical errors... :) That's what you get when you are related to a beloved aunt who taught English literature and insisted upon all in its proper place.

Why stop there? Since there are differences between American and British English that confuse Americans I corrected the word choices and language flow. So, if you are British, Australian or Indian be sure to read the original on Calder's page - just so you don't end up confused.

Apparently, this joke goes back as far as 1998 and the days of the email sharing of favorite urban legends - according to Snopes.

And yet this garbage attitude continues to persist. Just check out my post over at The Social Poets: Prayer Curse: Republicans Call For Obama Death for a recent example. Until people grow up will things change for the better.

Do what you can to make the world a better place. When you protect the civil rights of others, you also protect your own. Helping others helps you too. Can Life get any better than that? It's that simple.

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An incident on TAM Airlines (Brazil):

A 50-something aged white woman arrived at her seat on the airplane. She took notice that the passenger seated next to her was a black man.

Visibly furious, she called for the attendant.

"What's the problem?" the attendant inquired.

The angry woman replied, "Can't you see the obvious? I was seated next to a black man. I can't sit here. You must change my seat to a better one away from him."

Trying to calm the woman, the attendant replied, "Please, calm yourself. It appears all the seats are occupied. I will check again to see if any were recently released and might have just now become available."

The attendant left the woman and reappeared a few minutes later.

"Unfortunately, ma'am, as I told you, there aren't any empty seats in this economy class. But I did speak to the Captain about your situation. He also confirmed there are no other economy seats available at this time. We do have available seats in the more expensive first class."

The angry older woman was about to reply but the attendant continued, "Just so you know, it is not the policy of our airline to allow an economy class passenger to upgrade to first class without paying the difference just because of a seating preference. However, given the circumstances, the Captain thinks it would be a scandal to force a passenger to travel seated next to such an unpleasant person."

Turning to address the black man, the attendant said, "Sir, if you would be so kind as to gather your belongings. The airline has reserved a seat for you in first class - with no extra charge to you."

All the passengers nearby had witnessed and heard the long exchange. They were shocked at the audacity of the woman passenger. When the airline upgraded the black man to first class, the surrounding passengers started applauding, many rising to their feet in enthusiastic approval."

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

The Social Poets: Groundhog Day: How Many Talented Psychic Rodents In America?

The Social Poets: Groundhog Day: How Many Talented Psychic Rodents In America?: This is the stuffed, ok, taxidermied groundhog, known as Potomac Phil that hails from Washington, D.C. He gets wheeled out to the Dupont Circle Ground Hog Day celebration to determine whether he sees his shadow or not. Not sure who the human political hack is for him to make the announcement. But hey, the new burgeoning club played polka music to honor him.

His fans are hoping to raise enough money to replace him with a live groundhog next year. Until then, Potomac Phil continues to trash talk his beltway imitator Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania.

And what is Punxsutawney Phil's response to this stuffed upstart? "Ah, Potomac Phil is Newt Gingrich's first cousin, all trash talk and no money. I'm the real deal since 1887."

Sunday, December 25, 2011

The Social Poets: Merry Christmas to ALL! Christmas News Video Clips

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The Social Poets: Merry Christmas to ALL! Christmas News Video Clips: From Denny: Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Hope you enjoyed a tasty feast and stuffed yourselves silly. Just wait until the New Year for those calorie regrets. Enjoy your day and thank you for all your support this year! :)

Thought I'd put up a few cool Christmas video news clips of people who live the Christmas spirit of goodwill and giving to others.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

The Social Poets: Check Out This Video: Worlds Fastest Flying Human

English: Source: I (Matt Hoover) took this pho...

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The Social Poets: Check Out This Video: Worlds Fastest Flying Human: From Denny: Check out this Norwegian wingsuit flyer/paraglider as he leaps off a high cliff and soars a mile or so over the mountains near a river. He finally pulls his chute open to finish the last glide to land easily on the road where a car is waiting to take him home.

What a rush! He looked like a speeding bullet to the camera crew on the ground as he crested the mountain range. He just zoomed on past them, going maybe well over 130 mph? Turns out he was clocked at 250km/hour - which is 155 mph.

Norwegian Espen Fadnes thought this outdoor activity would be a fun experience for the weekend. He has donned his wingsuit and performed this crazy feat so many times he has earned the dubious honor of World's Fastest Flying Human. In fact, last year he jumped off the Swiss Alps in an international competition, taking home the win.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious and Odd: Close Encounter Planes Fly Over Your Beach Vacation

US Airways Boeing 757 on final approach to St ...

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Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious and Odd: Close Encounter Planes Fly Over Your Beach Vacation: From Denny: Check out just how low these planes are when they come in for a landing over Maho Beach at St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport in the Caribbean. People actually go to vacation here just to experience the dangerous jet blasts from the landings.

In the second video you will see people falling down on the sand and get blasted by what looks like a mini sand storm. Be sure to bring your safety glasses with you when you go to experience this new cheap thrill for tourists! :)

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Libya: Comic Talks Marketing Guru, Rebranding Libya

John Oliver Occupy Wall Street 2011 Shankbone

Image by david_shankbone via FlickrFrom Denny: This Daily Show interview, conducted by comic John Oliver with former Libyan Ambassador Ali Suleiman Aujali, is a study in what we call in Louisiana "Crawfishing." Get a laugh and watch this 40 year loyal servant of Gaddafi walk backwards his life, his actions, and resell himself as a servant of Libya.

John Oliver: "Gaddafi is one of the most eccentric despots in the Middle East. This leather-faced, Ukrainian nurse-loving lunatic has been in power since 1969."

Then Oliver compares both their bosses as dictators: "We both work for charismatic dictatorial figures who don't like to leave their rooms unless it's to go on to TV. They are both addicted to the adulation of crowds. They both look really weird up close. They both like Jewish jokes - though probably for different reasons..."

Oliver frames the interview like a commiseration fest over bad bosses. Not to be missed is Oliver's marketing campaign to rename Libya to some seriously outrageous and funny ones. He never did manage to sell the ambassador on any of it. Get a look and a laugh for your work week:

Thursday October 20, 2011

No'Amor Qaddafi - A Look Back at Rebranding Libya

To find out what the future might hold for a free Libya, The Daily Show takes a look back at John Oliver's interview with Ambassador Ali Suleiman Aujali.

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Dennys Global Politics: Libya: Jon Stewart Comments on Celebrating Gaddafi Death

Jon Stewart (Image via RottenTomatoes.com)Dennys Global Politics: Libya: Jon Stewart Comments on Celebrating Gaddafi Death: From Denny: Only Jon Stewart could send off Gaddafi with a Big Bang out of this world. He likens Gaddafi to the death of the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz.

You watch the striped legs with fire engine red shoes suddenly withdraw and disappear under the house - that was dropped onto said naughty witch - and then the witch vanishes in the famous Hollywood magic.

So it is with Gaddafi vanishing off the world stage. Actually, he was also mocking the media for telling viewers about how graphic were the death photos of Gaddafi so Stewart had a little fun with this idea.

Moving right along, Stewart changes over to giving advice to dictators in his segment: Offers Strongmen His Dic-Tip. Come on; all American male comics love penis jokes and never fail to include them in every show. Of course, nothing like rightfully comparing dictators to Dick Heads - or Richard Craniums for the sensitive crowd.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

The Social Poets: Crooked Deal, No Oversight: Bank America Gets $75 TRILLION Bailout From Taxpayers?

Image via WikipediaThe Social Poets: Crooked Deal, No Oversight: Bank America Gets $75 TRILLION Bailout From Taxpayers?: From Denny: Think you know just how scummy the tactics are on Wall Street? Wait for it because this week the American taxpayers got skunked yet again - and without Congress getting involved.

What happened to screw over Americans? You see Bank of America got greedy and shoveled toxic derivatives out of their recently purchased Merrill Lynch and into the part of the bank that is insured by the U.S. government: taxpayers.

That way the Merrill Lynch unit of Bank of America will not be responsible for what could be as much as $75 TRILLION in this toxic dump. That's how much of this garbage they have in house. To get perspective on this, the annual American economy is only $15 trillion.

Friday, June 24, 2011

The Social Poets: Funny Jon Stewart Mocks Wall Street For Causing Greek Crisis

The Social Poets: Funny Jon Stewart Mocks Wall Street For Causing Greek Crisis: "From Denny: Get your crash course in crooked banking Wall Street style from your favorite comedian. He does make learning fun. Why wasn't college this entertaining?

You have all hear about how Greece is melting down financially. Recently, the European Union put on hold their $billion bailout while they await Greece to sell off some of their assets. What took the Greeks so long to get around to the obvious? They should have sold their banks and state-owned companies years ago when they were first in trouble.

If you have ever visited Greece you soon learn they have one terrific lifestyle. It's not terribly responsible on the individual level any more than on the national level. They literally party every night, spending hundreds of dollars a night. They do not save money. They don't believe in savings accounts. Amazing."

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The Social Poets: Cartoons: Obamas Israel Peace Speech, Register Your Solution to Middle East Peace

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and President Obama

The Social Poets: Cartoons: Obamas Israel Peace Speech, Register Your Solution to Middle East Peace: "From Denny: Sagging poll numbers for President Obama has sent him off in the direction most presidents run trying to grab some greatness, this time in the form of the famous Middle East Peace talks. This week Obama kept to the usual American rhetoric of 'so, give back the land you took in 1967' strategy that the past three presidents have also tried to sell to no avail.

In case you were not alive in 1967 - or watching the news the past 30 years or maybe living under a rock - Israel did a huge land grab in 1967, taking the Sinai peninsula, the Golan Heights and the West Bank. To make peace with Egypt they gave back the Sinai."

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Social Poets: Japan: Nuclear Update, Earthquake, Tsunami, Nuclear Political Cartoons

The Social Poets: Japan: Nuclear Update, Earthquake, Tsunami, Nuclear Political Cartoons: "The Japanese keep changing and downplaying the radiation level numbers. At one point last night one Japanese official said the radiation levels at the troubled nuclear plant had reached 1,000 times the healthy levels. He was later forced to back off on that number, claiming it was a mistake in translation. No, it wasn't. Read that as a diplomatic way for a bureaucrat to get out the truth, knowing he would have to walk it back but at least the information would get out to the public."

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Dennys Global Politics: Libya News Update: Political Cartoons of Gadhafi Last Stand

Dennys Global Politics: Libya News Update: Political Cartoons of Gadhafi Last Stand: "Today news reached the West that Gadhafi air bombed a rebel held town in eastern Libya in a desperate attempt to retake control. Two bombs were dropped near al-Brega.

Why did Gadhafi choose that town when so many others are now under rebel control? Try the fact this town possesses key oil and natural gas facilities: money makers."

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Popular Posts 2010 at Dennys Global Politics

Check out some stellar political cartoons chronicling social issues and politics throughout the year, news analysis and opinion.

From Denny: What a list of news that happened this year! Whew! Sometimes the news and politics were as toxic as the weather - and we all felt like we needed government issue gas masks. Take a look at some of the highlights:

Haiti earthquake
Volcanic eruptions in Iceland and Indonesia
BP Oil Spill Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico (my backyard in Louisiana)
Floods around the world
North Korea threatening to launch nukes
Finally getting the beginnings of a national health bill reform in America - which needs a lot of tinkering to perfect
Another woman appointed to the Supreme Court - not before the GOP humiliated her publicly and drug her through the mud for not being Christian enough - she's Jewish.
WikiLeaks documents released about the Afghan War
Unemployment high around the world like in America and the world economy floundering
Obama's popularity up and down, according to which fool he is listening to as the It Advisor Of The Moment.
The Republicans marching goose step as The Party of No Conscience, No Sense and Don't Care About the Middle Class

Popular Posts 2009 at Dennys Global Politics