August 8, 2015

Civil War on the Left, Part 21

(Steven Hayward) Really, this story requires no analysis or set up at all. From the Seattle Times a few hours ago: Black Lives Matter protesters shut down Bernie Sanders speech A Seattle speech by Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was pre-empted in a chaotic confrontation Saturday afternoon with a handful of Black Lives Matter protesters, who took the stage and refused to let him speak. As the star attraction at a rally

Source: Power Line

Black Lives Matter Storms In, Takes Over Bernie Sanders Event In Seattle

Black protesters attack 'white supremacist liberals'

Via: The Daily Caller

Obama Says Ayatollah's Anti-U.S. Comments Won't Derail Iran Deal

President Barack Obama shrugged off anti-American barbs and tweets from Iran's Supreme Leader, calling Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "a politician" whose rhetoric won't threaten a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Black Lives Matter activists disrupt Bernie Sanders speech

SEATTLE (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was shoved aside by several Black Lives Matter activists and eventually left a Saturday afternoon event in Seattle without giving his speech.

Sanders was just starting to address several thousand people gathered shoulder to shoulder at Westlake Park when two women took ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Wastewater Containing Lead and Arsenic Draining from Colorado Mine Reaches New Mexico

The wastewater continues to drain from the abandoned mine at a rate of about 550 gallons per minute.

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Trump's excuses

(Paul Mirengoff) Early on in Thursday's prime time debate, Donald Trump told Megyn Kelly, "I've been very nice to you, although I could probably not be based on the way you have treated me. But I wouldn't do that." It was a good call, that final sentence. Unfortunately, having had time to think it over, Trump reconsidered. He decided to indulge himself and "do that." Thus, Trump said of Kelly to CNN:

Source: Power Line

Hacking For Cause: Today's Growing Cyber Security Trend

13334048894_6e8b421c4e_o What do the following data-breach headlines from the past year have in common? The Sony Pictures hack: Everything we know so far; Anonymous hackers release emails ordering bear cubs be killed; Hackers threaten to release names from adultery website … Connecting the dots yet? Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Susana Martinez, New Mexico governor, bashes EPA for polluting Animas River with wastewater

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez blasted the EPA for accidentally flooding the Animas River with toxic orange wastewater, calling on the agency to hold itself to the same standard for the disaster as it would a private entity.

"Imagine what would happen if a private company caused this waste spill," ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Trump, Veteran Strategist Stone Part Ways As Controversies Escalate

On the same day Trump found himself disinvited from the RedState gathering of conservatives, the campaign said it fired Republican strategist Roger Stone; Stone says he quit.

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Yahoo To Get Its Iconic San Francisco Billboard Back

3620872502_374ab1d35d_b Happy 20th Birthday, Yahoo! What did you get, what did you get? I bet there'll be parties galore. Gifts, prizes. Presents! – A BILLBOARD! A Billboard? – THE Billboard. If you've lived in, or have ever been to, the Bay Area, you've probably seen the Yahoo Billboard (it's on Interstate 80). It was a pretty sad day for a lot of Yahoos when it was taken down… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Immigrant in church sanctuary is last woman standing

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Rosa Robles Loreto could leave the small, Tucson church where she has spent the past year. But there is no guarantee she won't be sent back to Mexico, her native country.

That's enough to convince her to stay put, seeing her family only when they visit ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics

Donald Trump Versus The Conservative Movement

The Republican Party is not the only institution threatened by The Donald's popularity

Via: The Daily Caller

Another Media Outlet's Writers Decide to Unionize

"As an old grey-haired man all I want is for my beautiful Vice family to be happy."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Roger Stone Says He's Quit Donald Trump Campaign, NYT Reports

NY Times cites letter from Stone, who was sr. aide to campaign and involved in debate prep. NOTE: Earlier, Trump Dumped From Republican Meeting Over Megyn Kelly 'Blood' Comments Link

Source: Bloomberg.com news

Iraqi City Bans Festival As It Draws Criticism For Mixing Men and Women

"We are trying to make our young people forget the violence."

Source: TheBlaze.com - Stories

Understanding The Future Of Mobility

shutterstock_147888539 We recently had the opportunity to participate in two important conferences focused on the future: one on the on-demand economy (On Demand Economy 2015) and the other on mobile communications (Rutberg Future Mobile 2015). While each conference covered a range of fascinating topics, if taken together, one can develop from the conversations and presentations a clear picture of the future of… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Carly Fiorina: The Ronda Rousey of Politics

(John Hinderaker) I got this idea from one of the participants in Power Line Live during Thursday's first debate: Carly Fiorina is the Ronda Rousey of politics. Pow! Bam! If you are not familiar with Ronda Rousey, you should be. Rousey is a mixed martial arts fighter whom Sports Illustrated recently dubbed "the World's most dominant athlete." Rousey is popular partly because she is good looking… …but mostly because she is good.

Source: Power Line

How Trump's Megyn Kelly Scathing Cost Him 'Red State Gathering' Slot

The Donald went on CNN and attacked Fox News after the GOP debate Friday night, telling Don Lemon that Megyn Kelly is a lightweight and not very sharp. Kelly, who moderated the GOP presidential candidate debate Thursday night, pressed Trump about misogynistic, sexist comments he made in the past, such as calling some women "fat pigs, dogs, ...More

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