Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
North Korea threats predictable but Kim Jong Un is not, analysts say - World News
North Korea threats predictable but Kim Jong Un is not, analysts say - World News
Please educate yourself about this potentially dangerous and deadly situation. Link is from NBCNews.com.
EASTER'S LESSONS FOR THE LIVING
EASTER'S LESSONS FOR THE LIVING from the Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/28/good-friday-death-easter-resurrection_n_2974759.html?ir=religion&utm_campaign=032913&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-religion&utm_content=Title
Why You Should Be More Concerned About War With North Korea This Time
Why You Should Be More Concerned About War With North Korea This Time: pTensions on the Korean peninsula are nothing new — historically, North Korea frequently rattles its saber for one reason for another. But the recent escalation in tensions between the North and South have experts worried that this time might be different, that the threat of the United States being drawn into a devastating war with [...]/p
RECOMMENDED READING From ThinkProgress.org
Why Are These Six Democratic Senators On The Fence About Universal Background Checks?
Why Are These Six Democratic Senators On The Fence About Universal Background Checks?: pAfter axing the assault weapons ban from the Senate’s comprehensive gun violence prevention plan, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is struggling to scrape together enough votes to pass the centerpiece of the plan: universal background checks. Republicans are refusing to vote for it, and even several Democrats in red states are wavering on their [...]/p
Toney Atkins comments: These elected "leaders," whom we chose to do the will of the people and especially to validate our reasons for voting for them, are cowards and misleaders. Voters should remember each of them at election time and mark their ballots for a "normal" person who really has the voters' interests at heart. These Republicans and Democrats are cowards on every issue and should be replaced with an independent candidate. What have they done for you lately?
Thursday, March 28, 2013
NORTH KOREA: ROCKETS ON STANDBY, AIMED AT U.S. BASES
BREAKING NEWS as of 10 p.m. March 28
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/28/north-korea-rockets-on-standby-kim-jong_n_2975245.html
Above link takes you to the Huffington Post, from which this was posted.
Toney Atkins comments: I preach love, but I'm afraid that if I were the U.S. president, I'd want to show North Korea some love by blowing it off the map. At least, that would get rid of some of the hate in the world.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/28/north-korea-rockets-on-standby-kim-jong_n_2975245.html
Above link takes you to the Huffington Post, from which this was posted.
Toney Atkins comments: I preach love, but I'm afraid that if I were the U.S. president, I'd want to show North Korea some love by blowing it off the map. At least, that would get rid of some of the hate in the world.
Top Republican Warns Of French People Illegally Crossing Mexican Border In South Texas
Top Republican Warns Of French People Illegally Crossing Mexican Border In South Texas: pDuring an appearance on a local radio station Thursday morning, Texas Senator John Cornyn (R) claimed that people from all over the world are now entering the country illegally through Texas and insisted that any Congressional effort to reform the immigration system must invest in border security. “You gotta stop the flow of people coming [...]/p
Above from ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins comments: OMG! OMG! The French are coming! The French are coming! OMG! One memory that strikes me upon reading the above is a column I wrote just after the terrible terrorist attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. I simply pointed out that terrorists could easily enter our country by coming through Mexico (and I read recently that caves between Mexico and the U.S. would allow secret access). When I wrote my opinions about border security and terrorism, I saw little to no acknowledgement on the part of political leaders, nor did I hear any governmental proposals to guard our nation, not from Mexican immigrants, but from foreign lands whose people would like to do us harm. Now we have a Republican about French people illegally entering the country. OMG!!!!!
CYBER ATTACK SLOWS INTERNET
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/spamhaus-cyber-attack_n_2963632.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl8%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D290234
Huffington Post link above details story about Internet attack impacting users worldwide.
State Legislatures Gone Wild, Cont.
State Legislatures Gone Wild, Cont.: p7 Terrible State Bills Recently, we discussed some of the terrible bills floating around out there in state legislatures. Here’s another look at some of the worst proposals, including a couple that were signed into law this week: NORTH DAKOTA: The state’s Republican governor signed a trifecta of terrible anti-abortion bills, which are likely to [...]/p
Toney Atkins comments: Don't you just love having the government in your bedroom?
More Great Signs From The Supreme Court Marriage Equality Rallies
More Great Signs From The Supreme Court Marriage Equality Rallies: pThough opponents of marriage equality concluded their rallying on Tuesday, advocates for same-sex marriage are back outside the Supreme Court rallying again this morning as the Justices hear oral arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act. Like on Tuesday, many witty, thoughtful, and heartfelt signs can be found throughout the crowd promoting LGBT equality: Check [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
MARRIAGE EQUALITY? WARNING: COMMENT IS LIKELY TO OFFEND SOME IF NOT MANY
Everything You Need To Know About The Marriage Equality Cases At The Supreme Court: pBeginning this morning, the Supreme Court will hear two cases that could recognize the right of everyone, straight or gay, to marry the person they love. The first concerns California’s anti-gay Proposition 8, and could potentially extend the right to marry to same-sex couples in all fifty states. The second challenges the federal Defense of [...]/p
Above post is from ThinkProgress.org. The comment below is solely that of Toney Atkins and is not endorsed by ThinkProgress.org.
Toney Atkins comments: Why all the fuss about gay marriage? Back in the day, most heterosexuals fell in love, got married and stayed married, loving, honoring and obeying, till death did they part -- or so it appeared on the surface. Since the time that I was young, naïve and gullible, most of the straight folks I have known and to this day either just live together or actually do get married, stay together for awhile, then go on to what they think are "greener pastures," and divorce is a way of life. I know some people who have been married four or five times, and that is not an exaggeration. The kids often don't know who their real dad is, and some aren't really sure about mom. I don't remember too many single parents when I was a child. Christian preachers don't preach much about adultery, because they know they would lose a large part of their congregations if adultery was designated as great a "sin" as homosexuality, which is more common inside and outside the churches, even the evangelistic ones, as most would like to believe. So why marry, gay folks? Play around like the straight people do and don't worry about having to get a divorce when you get tired of your alleged "other half." At least, you're not being hypocritical.
Fox News Contributors Say Marriage Equality Would Criminalize Christianity
Fox News Contributors Say Marriage Equality Would Criminalize Christianity: pAs the Supreme Court weighs the merits of allowing gay and lesbian Americans the freedom to marry, right-wing anti-equality advocates are cranking the fearmongering up to 11, claiming that a world of marriage equality is one that would functionally ban Christians from practicing their religion. Two Fox News contributors, independently and in other outlets, made [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins comments: Fox News misinforms again. It continues to amaze me that people actually believe most of what they hear on this "unfair and unbalanced" cable "news" channel.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Meteor lights up East Coast -- and social media - CNN.com
Meteor lights up East Coast -- and social media - CNN.com
Posted from CNN.com
Toney Atkins writes: Is it just me, or are there more and more meteors and comets closer to Earth than usual? Perhaps 2012 Armageddon, apocalypse, whatever was merely postponed to see if the Earth's population might just shape up, but that's not happening. I'm just saying.
Senators Gone Wild
Senators Gone Wild: p10 Terrible Amendments Offered Today by Senators The Senate has been debating the Democratic budget for the past few days. One of the quirks of Senate rules means that the amendment process on the budget is completely open, allowing senators to file and request a vote on an unlimited number of amendments. They don’t even [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
Friday, March 22, 2013
BOOGIE YOUR WAY INTO SPRING AND SUMMER
By TONEY ATKINS
So far, my downstairs neighbors haven’t complained about their ceiling falling in.
I created a dance music list for parties and for doing some moving and grooving to the beat to lose some pounds and get my shoddy body in shape and into a sexy physique for an old man. I’ll let you know later on in the spring and summer if it works.
In the meantime, I invite you to boogie with me with music based on a custom playlist that I have created on Slacker Radio. I’m not sure how they’re doing it these days, but you can listen to the station for free or the actual playlist, minus rare commercial interruptions, for a small monthly fee. If you become a premium member, you can save and even add to my playlist plus create your own custom stations and playlists.
So, if you are ready to get down and boogie and shake your groove thing to get your already beautiful bod in shape for the lake or the beach, feel free to do it the way you like it and listen and move to the following link. You can even share it with friends who are in more pathetic shape that you envision yourself as being.
The link to the music, which you can even enjoy while sitting in your easy chair and simply sipping a drink, is:
HAVE FUN!
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!
Angry? CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3036697#51264427
Toney Atkins writes: Chris Matthews on MSNBC's "Hardball" urges viewers who are concerned about gun safety in the U.S. to do something, i.e., take action Call your representative. He provides the number.
Link posted from NBC News/MSNBC
NBCNews.com video: Backlog of veterans’ benefits claims grows
NBCNews.com video: Backlog of veterans’ benefits claims grows
Toney Atkins writes: Our country's leaders should hang their heads in shame. These veterans need help NOW!
Toney Atkins writes: Our country's leaders should hang their heads in shame. These veterans need help NOW!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
New SPLC Report: ‘Patriot’ Movement Explodes | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center
New SPLC Report: ‘Patriot’ Movement Explodes | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center
Toney Atkins writes: All this hate!!! Whatever happened to Christian love? If Jesus should return and stand on a mountain overlooking the entire United States, another chapter could be added to the Bible, containing a single sentence: Jesus wept again.
Michele Bachmann: Obamacare Will ‘Literally’ Kill People
Michele Bachmann: Obamacare Will ‘Literally’ Kill People: pAs the country prepares to celebrate the third anniversary of health care reform, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) insisted on Thursday that the Affordable Care Act will “kill” vulnerable women and children during a speech on the floor of the House. In a long diatribe against the law, Bachmann predicted that the American people will “pay [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins writes: It continues to amaze me that people still listen to, believe and vote for people such as this crazy woman. Some who would follow Michele Bachmann have admitted to me that they don't even know what's in "Obamacare" or what it already has done to help people. Ignorance is not bliss, folks. I urge you to do some research.
As Obamacare Turns Three Years Old, Americans Still Have Big Misperceptions About What It Does
As Obamacare Turns Three Years Old, Americans Still Have Big Misperceptions About What It Does: pThursday marks the three-year anniversary of Congress’ passage of the health care reform law. And although Obamacare has had a high profile throughout the past several years of political fights over health reform, that hasn’t ensured that Americans understand what the law actually does. Even after three years, many Americans are still confused about Obamacare’s [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
Preliminary results indicate chemical weapons not used in Syria - CNN.com
Preliminary results indicate chemical weapons not used in Syria - CNN.com
Toney Atkins writes: Better news than a few days ago, but we still must keep our eyes and ears open to prevent a potentially catastrophic disaster.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Rush Limbaugh Hilariously Misinterprets Beyonce’s ‘Bow Down / I Been On’ As Ode To Wifely Submission
Rush Limbaugh Hilariously Misinterprets Beyonce’s ‘Bow Down / I Been On’ As Ode To Wifely Submission: pI wouldn’t say I exactly feel sorry for Rush Limbaugh, but it’s pretty embarrassing to comment on something in a way that reveals you literally didn’t consider the material at hand for more than 30 seconds. Or 29, to be exact. Limbaugh went on the air to praise Beyonce Knowles’ latest single “Bow Down / [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
Astronomers Gearing Up for Possible 'Comet of the Century' - weather.com
Astronomers Gearing Up for Possible 'Comet of the Century' - weather.com
Toney Atkins writes: My week wouldn't be complete without a space weather story with "end of the world" implications, such as more asteroids and comets... and especially a potential biggie ... possibly heading our way from somewhere in the vast reaches of space. Build that bomb shelter and stock up! LOL. Seriously, this is legitimate news to keep you informed. Just think. As you and the world blow up, you can say, "Toney warned me about this."
Link is from the Weather Channel.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The CIA Actually Thought Saddam Had Drones Full of Bioweapons | Danger Room | Wired.com
The CIA Actually Thought Saddam Had Drones Full of Bioweapons | Danger Room | Wired.com
Special post from Wired.com on anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War.
SPRING ABOUT TO SPRING, I PROMISE
From Space.com and AccuWeather.com:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/outdoor-articles/astronomy/why-spring-begins-early-this-y/8438546
Toney Atkins comments: With a lot of wild winter snow still falling in parts of the U.S., it's almost hard to believe that spring is about to be sprung. The season officially begins March 20, and lest you lose sleep wondering why the first day of spring is not the usual March 21, I found this post on AccuWeather.com that brings you today's science lesson. (March came in like a lion through much of the country. Will it go out like a lamb? Do we really need April showers on top of all the moisture we've had? Of course, we do, especially if some warmer weather will fall, too.)
CHECK OUT NEWS POSTS IN THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (ARCHIVES) and at http://toneyatkinstheworldaroundme.blogspot.com/ . Coming soon: Separate new blog exclusively dedicated to my personal writings.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/outdoor-articles/astronomy/why-spring-begins-early-this-y/8438546
Toney Atkins comments: With a lot of wild winter snow still falling in parts of the U.S., it's almost hard to believe that spring is about to be sprung. The season officially begins March 20, and lest you lose sleep wondering why the first day of spring is not the usual March 21, I found this post on AccuWeather.com that brings you today's science lesson. (March came in like a lion through much of the country. Will it go out like a lamb? Do we really need April showers on top of all the moisture we've had? Of course, we do, especially if some warmer weather will fall, too.)
CHECK OUT NEWS POSTS IN THE TABLE OF CONTENTS (ARCHIVES) and at http://toneyatkinstheworldaroundme.blogspot.com/ . Coming soon: Separate new blog exclusively dedicated to my personal writings.
No, Conservatives, America Isn’t A Christian Nation: The Rise Of Religious Diversity
No, Conservatives, America Isn’t A Christian Nation: The Rise Of Religious Diversity: pIn conservatives’ preferred vision of America, we are a white Christian nation. And it is true that in the not too far distant past, we were, at least in numerical terms, an overwhelmingly white Christian nation. In 1944, 80 percent of adults were white Christians. But things have changed a lot since then. Today only [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
How Whites Think About Race
How Whites Think About Race: pPeople across the ideological spectrum are agitated over this Philadelphia Magazine article by Robert Huber entitled , “Being White in Philly: Whites, race, class, and the things that never get said.” The article centers on anonymous interviews with white people describing their “honest” views about race, often not stated publicly according to the author. Huber describes [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
5 Reasons The U.S. Is Worse Off Because Of The Iraq War
5 Reasons The U.S. Is Worse Off Because Of The Iraq War: pTen years after the first American bombs fell on Baghdad, the United States is still paying the costs for the invasion of Iraq — monetarily, strategically, psychologically and morally. The decision to launch the war is sure to be re-debated ad nauseum over the coming days. Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Sunday that [...]/p
Special report from ThinkProgress.org
A Decade Of Mistakes: Timeline Of The Iraq War
A Decade Of Mistakes: Timeline Of The Iraq War: pTen years ago, “Operation: Shock and Awe” launched the war in Iraq. The next ten years would prove to be a calamity of unthinkable proportions, leading to the deaths of thousands of American soldiers and tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians, trillions spent and billions wasted. ThinkProgress has cataloged the entirety in a single timeline, [...]/p
Special report from ThinkProgress.org
NBCNews.com video: Tenth anniversary of the Iraq War
NBCNews.com video: Tenth anniversary of the Iraq War
Video remembrance from NBC News.com on March 19.
How has the Iraq war changed you? - CNN.com
How has the Iraq war changed you? - CNN.com
Today, March 19, is the tenth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. Bombs started exploding in Baghdad at 9:30 p.m. EST. The above link was posted from CNN.com.
World News - International Headlines, Video and Stories | NBC News
World News - International Headlines, Video and Stories | NBC News
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, the top story was the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria. Links to other important world stories from NBC News.com are also worth your attention.
U.S. official: "High probability" Syria used chemical weapon - CNN.com
U.S. official: "High probability" Syria used chemical weapon - CNN.com
TONEY ATKINS writes: This early report from CNN.com is a chilling indicator that the U.S. could be on the verge of some kind of military action in Syria after chemical weapon possibly used. This comes on the tenth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.
First Thoughts: A consequential anniversary
First Thoughts: A consequential anniversary
By Chuck Todd, NBC/MSNBC, from NBC News.com
Important for historical reasons.
By Chuck Todd, NBC/MSNBC, from NBC News.com
Important for historical reasons.
Monday, March 18, 2013
BIKE WEEK WRAPS UP IN DAYTONA, PHOTOS, STORIES
BEST SOURCE FOR BIKE WEEK WRAPUP COVERAGE IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL:
http://www.news-journalonline.com/
TONEY ATKINS WRITES: Sorry I had to miss one of the most outstanding events in Daytona Beach. I had the pleasure of watching the event grow between 1972 and 2005, during which I met many of the nicest people from all walks of life from all over the nation and the world. If you have never been part of the motorcycle spectacle, perhaps you should think about experiencing it next year. The wrap-up of events at the link above is from my journalistic "alma mater," the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Breaking news: Local breaking news in the Orlando and Central Florida area - OrlandoSentinel.com
Breaking news: Local breaking news in the Orlando and Central Florida area - OrlandoSentinel.com
On Monday, March 18, explosive devices found on the campus of an Orlando university, breaking news at 6:55 a.m. Coverage of other news impacting Central Florida, including Bike Week in Daytona Beach, from the current updated Orlando Sentinel.
On Monday, March 18, explosive devices found on the campus of an Orlando university, breaking news at 6:55 a.m. Coverage of other news impacting Central Florida, including Bike Week in Daytona Beach, from the current updated Orlando Sentinel.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
CPAC Participant Defends Slavery At Minority Outreach Panel: It Gave ‘Food And Shelter’ To Blacks
CPAC Participant Defends Slavery At Minority Outreach Panel: It Gave ‘Food And Shelter’ To Blacks: pNATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — A panel at the Conservative Political Action Committee on Republican minority outreach exploded into controversy on Friday afternoon, after an audience member defended slavery as good for African-Americans. The exchange occurred after an audience member from North Carolina, 30-year-old Scott Terry, asked whether Republicans could endorse races remaining separate but equal. [...]/p
The above link is to a report at ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins opines: The Republican Party would like to make slaves of everyone who makes less than $500,000 a year. I only pray that responsible, intelligent citizens realize or will at least come to realize just how regressive the Republicans have become and come to acknowledge that the GOP "values" aren't as Christian or Godlike as they would like for everyone to believe. God bless America -- PLEASE!!!!
The above link is to a report at ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins opines: The Republican Party would like to make slaves of everyone who makes less than $500,000 a year. I only pray that responsible, intelligent citizens realize or will at least come to realize just how regressive the Republicans have become and come to acknowledge that the GOP "values" aren't as Christian or Godlike as they would like for everyone to believe. God bless America -- PLEASE!!!!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Lawmakers angered at U.S. military's handling of sex assault problem
Lawmakers angered at U.S. military's handling of sex assault problem
From NBC News.com
Toney Atkins writes: Rape victims in the military include men as well as women, and it's about time that lawmakers addressed this invisible scandal. The men and women who put their well-being and their very lives on the line for their country do not deserve the trauma of being sexually abused (raped) within their ranks and having that horror swept under the rug.
The ’47% tape’ and the man who revealed the real Mitt Romney — MSNBC
The ’47% tape’ and the man who revealed the real Mitt Romney — MSNBC
Toney Atkins writes: Important reading and video viewing from The Ed Show on MSNBC Wednesday night. An Ed Show exclusive.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
My MUSIC STATION MASHUP
TONEY'S FAVORITE MIX STATION ON SLACKER
The above link is to my favorite mix station of a wide variety of music from stations and playlists that I created on Slacker Radio. It includes songs from some of my favorite artists (and yours, too, I'll bet) and the genres I have loved over my many decades of enjoying music. From the old to the new, there's something for everyone.
Slacker Radio is free, but includes a few short occasional ads. If you subscribe, you get commercial free music. This reference is totally unsolicited and I receive no compensation, just the joy of creating my own "radio" stations, something I wanted to do since I was a kid. Enjoy, and you can find other more specific genres on my www.toneyatkins.com/ web site.
Tell someone you love him or her. You will find blessings coming your way.
Toney Atkins (DJ Toney A)
More bad news about ’nightmare bacteria’, CDC says
More bad news about ’nightmare bacteria’, CDC says
From NBCNews.com
Toney Atkins writes: This new "superbug" so far is immune to all antibiotics. Is this a new example of science-fiction becoming science fact? A terrifying thought -- especially for hypochondriacs.
KIDNEY STONES: 'Worse than childbirth' - CNN.com
Kidney stones: 'Worse than childbirth' - CNN.com
From CNN.com ... WARNING: The following may cause cringing:
Toney Atkins writes: Ouch and ouch again! Men who have never passed a kidney stone need to read the CNN report, because I can testify the truth of it -- although I honestly can't speak on the childbirth pain thing since I have never been and never plan to be pregnant. I have experienced several stones over the past 40 or so years, and none of them were fun as they moved around and especially when they painfully ejected. Even as I write, I have inside me a kidney stone that, according to X-rays, is so large that several doctors, including a specialist, say that I will likely be calling 9-1-1 if it ever tries to pass because it may get stuck in my urinary tract. Heaven only knows how long it has been there, but it has occasionally caused back and side pain for a couple of years. Sorry to be so graphic, but that's the way it is. There are treatments to break apart kidney stones, I am told, but all of them would cause some bleeding, so my specialist refuses to do it because I have been on blood thinner for more than two years and anything that he would do could, and I emphasize "could," cause me to bleed out, or so he says. The article at the above link gives some important information about symptoms, along with some steps individuals can take to prevent these more-than-pesky stones.
How Economic Inequality Could Take A Bigger Toll On Veterans’ Mental Health Than Warfare Itself
How Economic Inequality Could Take A Bigger Toll On Veterans’ Mental Health Than Warfare Itself: pA new study on mental health in war-ravaged Afghanistan conducted by researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis comes to a jarring conclusion: socioeconomic indicators such as poverty and social vulnerability are more telling risk factors for mental illness than even exposure to warfare. While the study in question is centered on Afghans’ mental [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Gallinippers! Monster mosquitoes poised to strike Florida
Gallinippers! Monster mosquitoes poised to strike Florida
Toney Atkins writes: This NBC News report makes me a little happier that I moved to Georgia from Florida nearly eight years ago. Even then, the skeeters were biguns', depending on what part of the state you lived or visited.
Asteroid 2013 ET Buzzes By Earth During Weekend Replete With Flybys
Asteroid 2013 ET Buzzes By Earth During Weekend Replete With Flybys
Toney Atkins writes: What's with all the asteroid "fly-bys" so far in 2013? Is Chicken Little running around screaming, "The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" as these chunks of space rocks whiz toward and (so far, except for the fireball/exploding meteor over Siberia) missing us by only a short distance in the whole scheme of things? Being a sci-fi buff who grew up with an imagination and a maze of science-fiction books, comics and movies, I wonder if I am not becoming one of those conspiracy theorists who wonders whether the scientific community, the military and the government in general aren't hiding some horrible truth from us while they build substantial underground bunkers and possibly even getaway spaceships if we indeed encounter a "When Worlds Collide" scenario? A neighbor who rarely smiles walked by me today with an even more intense frown and whispered loudly and gruffly, "It's the end of the world." If the end is nearing, I'll bet God's special effects will be far more spectacular than any movie. Unfortunately, I doubt that the event will be available on DVD the following Tuesday.
The link at the top was posted from the Huffington Post.
Saturday, March 09, 2013
Friday, March 08, 2013
Marco Rubio: I’ll Vote To Shut Down The Government Unless Obamacare Is Completely Defunded
Marco Rubio: I’ll Vote To Shut Down The Government Unless Obamacare Is Completely Defunded: pDuring an interview on conservative host Hugh Hewitt’s talk radio program Thursday night, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined fellow Tea Party favorites Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) in demanding that a continuing resolution to fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year include provisions to defund Obamacare in its entirety. [...]/p
Posted from ThinkProgress.org
Economy Created 236,000 Jobs In February, Unemployment Falls To 7.7 Percent
Economy Created 236,000 Jobs In February, Unemployment Falls To 7.7 Percent: pAccording to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 236,000 jobs were created last month, bringing the unemployment rate down to 7.7 percent. Analysts had expected 160,000 jobs. The private sector created 246,000 jobs, while the public sector again contracted, losing 10,000 jobs. The wider U-6 measure of underemployment fell a tick to [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Top Republicans Demand Obama Provide Coverage To People With Pre-Existing Conditions
Top Republicans Demand Obama Provide Coverage To People With Pre-Existing Conditions: pRepublicans voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act more than three dozen times, ran on a pledge to eliminate the law on “day one,” and sought to underfund the measure at every opportunity. But since the Supreme Court upheld the ACA and President Obama won re-election the political dynamics of reform have changed: Republican governors [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Chattanooga area National Guard troops return after yearlong deployment to Middle East (with video) | timesfreepress.com
Chattanooga area National Guard troops return after yearlong deployment to Middle East (with video) | timesfreepress.com
Welcome home!!! == Toney Atkins (Story, video and photos from the Chattanooga Times Free Press
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
IGNORING GROWTH OF HATE GROUPS IS DANGEROUS
Number Of Radical Anti-Government Groups ‘Reached An All-Time High’ In 2012, Report Finds: pThe Souther Poverty Law Center released a new report on Tuesday finding that “the number of conspiracy-minded antigovernment ‘Patriot’ groups reached an all-time high of 1,360 in 2012″ and that the number of hate groups has remained at “near record levels” of more than 1,000. The group is calling on the Departments of Justice and [...]/p
Above link from ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins writes: Thanks to those of you who have noticed that this and my other blog, in addition to my web site, www.toneyatkins.com/ , brought this and other Southern Povery Law Center reports about right-wing extremists/hate groups to readers' attention even before some TV cable news channels started paying attention to them. No, I am not presumptuous enough to believe any of the cable reporters or talk show hosts saw my blog postings. Like any other newsman, however, I sometimes feel good to think that I may have "scooped" someone with my coverage -- even the reports I did not write myself -- getting information out to the public. This hate group/militia groups issue is one which all citizens should take very seriously, because their actions are not truly patriotic in the true sense of the word and possibly can lead to terrible consequences for everyone.
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
New SPLC Report: ‘Patriot’ Movement Swells for Fourth Year | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center
New SPLC Report: ‘Patriot’ Movement Swells for Fourth Year | Hatewatch | Southern Poverty Law Center
TONEY ATKINS COMMENTS: Hate groups have increased in the U.S. since President Obama was nominated and then elected in 2008. While many members say that their religion and the Bible support their actions, a reading of the book, particularly the statements of Jesus Christ in the New Testament and the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament, confirms that hatred, prejudice and violence against fellow men and women are definitely anti-Scriptural, anti-Christian in their beliefs, actions and attitude. I often wonder if these close-minded people even hate themselves. Ignorance is still growing in the United States. Let's not beat around the bush. A major reason that the cause of the current unpatriotism is the fact that a black president has been elected twice. Many folks, especially in the racist South and in right-wing religious organizations do not actually believe in the creed that all men are created equal and they ignore the intelligent reasoning that skin color has nothing to do with a man's worth and his leadership abilities. Will Heaven be such a divided kingdom as the U.S. is today? Only God knows, and I pray that the answer to my question will be "no." Mankind has created enough hell on earth as it is.
TONEY ATKINS COMMENTS: Hate groups have increased in the U.S. since President Obama was nominated and then elected in 2008. While many members say that their religion and the Bible support their actions, a reading of the book, particularly the statements of Jesus Christ in the New Testament and the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament, confirms that hatred, prejudice and violence against fellow men and women are definitely anti-Scriptural, anti-Christian in their beliefs, actions and attitude. I often wonder if these close-minded people even hate themselves. Ignorance is still growing in the United States. Let's not beat around the bush. A major reason that the cause of the current unpatriotism is the fact that a black president has been elected twice. Many folks, especially in the racist South and in right-wing religious organizations do not actually believe in the creed that all men are created equal and they ignore the intelligent reasoning that skin color has nothing to do with a man's worth and his leadership abilities. Will Heaven be such a divided kingdom as the U.S. is today? Only God knows, and I pray that the answer to my question will be "no." Mankind has created enough hell on earth as it is.
Monday, March 04, 2013
Corporate Profits Have Risen Almost 20 Times Faster Than Workers’ Incomes Since 2008
Corporate Profits Have Risen Almost 20 Times Faster Than Workers’ Incomes Since 2008: pCorporate profits hit record highs in the second half of 2012, but that prosperity hasn’t led to the creation of jobs, since America’s biggest firms are sitting on stocks of cash instead of investing them back into the economy. At the same time, wages hit record lows, and corporate earnings are rising nearly 20 times [...]/p
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Sunday, March 03, 2013
The 32 Dumbest And Most Devastating Sequester Cuts
The 32 Dumbest And Most Devastating Sequester Cuts: pWith Congress unable to reach a deal to avert the indiscriminate spending cuts put in place in the Budget Control Act of 2011, President Obama on Friday signed an order authorizing the government to begin canceling $85 billion from federal accounts for this fiscal year. As Obama said during a press conference yesterday, “This is [...]/p
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California GOP Leader: Pregnancies Resulting From Rape Are Rare Because ‘The Body Is Traumatized’
California GOP Leader: Pregnancies Resulting From Rape Are Rare Because ‘The Body Is Traumatized’: pCeleste Greig, president of California Republican Assembly, the state’s oldest and largest GOP volunteer organization told The Bay Area News Group this week that pregnancies resulting from rape are rare “because it’s an act of violence, because the body is traumatized.” Bizarrely, Greig made the comments while criticizing similar remarks from Todd Akin, who falsely [...]/p
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Toney Atkins comments: And I thought my mother filled my brain with corrupting, terrible misinformation about sex! I don't believe she was a Republican, and I think that even she would guffaw at this ridiculous claim and call the GOP "nuts."
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Toney Atkins comments: And I thought my mother filled my brain with corrupting, terrible misinformation about sex! I don't believe she was a Republican, and I think that even she would guffaw at this ridiculous claim and call the GOP "nuts."
NRA To African Americans: You’ll Need Guns To Protect Yourselves From The Government
NRA To African Americans: You’ll Need Guns To Protect Yourselves From The Government: pThe National Rifle Association (NRA) is increasing its outreach to African Americans with a new campaign that links the Civil Rights struggle and nonviolent resistance to gun ownership, arguing that blacks need firearms to protect themselves from the government. The video is part of an effort by the gun lobby to grow the organization’s appeal [...]/p
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Toney Atkins says: Huh???? Unbelievable. Is the NRA now promoting a race war? As a neighbor said the other day, "The country is going to hell. God had better bless America, because we're in bad trouble if He doesn't."
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Toney Atkins says: Huh???? Unbelievable. Is the NRA now promoting a race war? As a neighbor said the other day, "The country is going to hell. God had better bless America, because we're in bad trouble if He doesn't."
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Associated Press: SINKHOLE THAT SWALLOWED MAN DEEPENS
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Florida sinkhole sucks man from bedroom of house has not stopped growing. Associated Press story and photos as of 4:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013.
Florida sinkhole sucks man from bedroom of house has not stopped growing. Associated Press story and photos as of 4:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013.
SERIOUS WINTER STORM MAY HIT SOON…Posted 3.2.2013
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/storm-next-week-could-look-lik/7172141
Toney Atkins comments: Spring has not yet sprung, and weather prognosticators are keeping a close eye on a winter storm which could have serious impacts on the U.S. during the first full week of March 2013, according to AccuWeather.com. Click the above link for details.
Spa Company Refuses To Serve LGBT People Because Of Their ‘Abnormal Sexual Behaviors’
Spa Company Refuses To Serve LGBT People Because Of Their ‘Abnormal Sexual Behaviors’: pA Virginia-based Korean spa facility is in hot water after a letter was made public in which it said that LGBT people are not permitted in its establishment because they have “abnormal sexual behaviors and orientation” and are a threat to children. The Better Business Bureau opened up an investigation into the company, Spa World, [...]/p
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Friday, March 01, 2013
Victory!
Victory!: pViolence Against Women Act Finally Passes A year and a half after the landmark law expired, House Republicans finally relented and allowed the updated and expanded reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to pass. The bill had already passed the Senate with overwhelming, bipartisan majorities not once, but twice. We say House Republicans [...]/p
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