“It’s been a tough month for Craig Cobb. After the North Dakota white supremacist went on a TV show and got back the results of a DNA test that showed he was 14% black, he has since been arrested after allegedly running around Leith, N.D., with a gun. And Cobb’s standing plot to take over the tiny town of …
The Two Establishment Candidates For 2016
“New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had some harsh words for Washington, D.C. Monday night, telling a group of CEOs that “both parties” in Washington are the problem, but still harshly criticizing the GOP when it comes to working across the aisle and the government shutdown. “It’s about human relationships, the fact of the matter is nobody in this city …
Calling For Violence Against George Zimmerman
In reaction to George Zimmerman’s arrest for threatening his girlfriend with a shotgun, the Daily News released a cover that read, “Will Someone Please Stand Their Ground with this Menace?” Is it correct to interpret this as an implied call for violence against George Zimmerman? Because of the notoriety of the Trayvon Martin murder case, has the phrase ‘Stand …
Homeland – Season 3 Episode 7 & 8 (Gerontion & A Red Wheelbarrow) Reviews
Homeland Season 3, Episode 7: Gerontion and Episode 8: A Red Wheelbarrow are reviewed together, as our panel returns. What will come of Saul’s plan to send Javadi to Iran? Will Carrie be able to convince Quinn to go along with what she wants, and will Brody be in danger? What is Saul’s position in the CIA, and does …
The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 6 (Live Bait) Review
Walking Dead Season 4, Episode 6: “Live Bait” is reviewed on What the Flick. This episode focuses on The Governor- the murderous leader of Woodbury. What did The Governor do after his surprising slaughter of his followers? “Live Bait” gives an altered take on The Governor, who he is, and whether or not he can be redeemed. What will …
55 Years in Prison for a Non-Violent Drug Offense? (Rocky Anderson)
In this video, former Salt Lake City Mayor and 2012 Justice Party presidential candidate Rocky Anderson decries the horrific social and financial consequences of mandatory minimum sentencing laws, sharing the outrageous case of Weldon Angelos, condemned to spend 55 years in federal prison for non-violent drug offenses. Even the Republican judge in the case regarded the sentence as excessive, …
Did Toys R Us Just Make an Anti Science Education Ad?
Toys R Us has a new commercial- a busload of kids think they’re going to have a boring trip to the woods when, SURPRISE! They’re going to the toy store instead! Best thing ever, right?! Well…while we all are somewhat guilty of enthusiastic consumerism, did this ad go over the line by damning science and environmental education? Does Toys …