Kary James
Kary James toils in obscurity in an ivory tower somewhere in the U.S. She owns too many books, not enough shelves and at least two cats. She is cynical, over-educated and left of center. She takes real cream in her coffee and would only vote Republican if a large number of chocolate croissants were involved.
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Isaac Asimov Rips Ronald Reagan from Beyond the GraveNever underestimate the ability of an author to get in the last word. Isaac Asimov found a way to voice his opinion of Ronald Reagan from beyond the grave. -
At Writers of the Future Contest, Sci-Fi Greats Gather for Awards, PredictionsThe literati of the science fiction and fantasy world gathered at the Wilshire Ebell Theater for a Sunday evening gala and awards ceremony in honor of the field's most promising new talent. -
Super Tuesday Theme Songs for Gingrich, Santorum, Romney and PaulThere are only two known cures for campaign fatigue syndrome: immediate withdrawal to a tropical island, or comic relief. In pursuit of the latter, I offer you a selection of should-be Super Tuesday theme songs for each of the major candidates.
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Latest Republican Member's Abortion Insanity Targets Girl ScoutsNot content to limit their attacks to grown women, an anti-choice GOP lawmaker in Indiana has stooped to picking on little girls.
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Social Issues Dominate Election Talk -- Economy to Blame?One has to wonder if the GOP whistle-stop tour through sex and religion was part of the plan or a last-ditch attempt to find something other than the improving economy to talk about.Also published on:
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Allah and Muhammad: Choir Quitter Gets it WrongIf Colorado school choir quitter James Harper had paid more attention in his World Religions class, maybe his misunderstanding of Islam could have been avoided.Also published on:
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Four Post-New Hampshire Paths for Mitt RomneyAfter winning New Hampshire, there are four paths Mitt Romney could take: he could drop out, lose the nomination, win the nomination but lose the presidency, or win the nomination and become the nation's next president.Also published on:
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New Hampshire Victory a Win for Not-RomneyA sweeping victory in New Hampshire means that Romney was the answer all along.Also published on:
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When Coal Won't Do: Christmas Gifts for Naughty PoliticiansLumps of coal are so last century. Santa's far more inventive now, so here are a few helpful items that certain political figures might find in their stockings Christmas morning.Also published on:
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Gingrich-Bachmann Bickering Gives Romney the LeadMitt Romney is the GOP frontrunner again as Newt Gingrich loses half his standing in just two days.Also published on:
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Gingrich Losing Lead in Iowa; Ron Paul More TruthfulIowa voters might be realizing what PolitiFact already knows: Ron Paul tells the truth more than twice as often as Gingrich.Also published on:
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Hypocrisy as Anti-Gay Ex-GOP Candidate Impregnates LesbiansHere's one for the list of weirdest acts of political hypocrisy 2011. Former GOP candidate for Alabama governor Bill Johnson has spent much of the last year in New Zealand helping lesbian couples get pregnant.Also published on:
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Lindsay Lohan Bares All for Playboy, Other Celebrity CenterfoldsLindsay Lohan's not the only star to have traded hot pics for cool cash or bared all for Playboy. Here are four more stars who have graced Playboy's pages. -
Keira Knightley Says Spanking Scene is Clinical, Not Sexy: Other Celebrity Spankings"Bend It Like Beckham" star Keira Knightley finds herself bent over the knee of psychoanalyst Carl Jung in her new movie "A Dangerous Method.” She's in good company. Here are several more stars who have participated in on-screen spankings. -
Limbaugh's 'Uppity-ism' Remark Slams Gender, tooChris Matthews at The Chris Matthews Show is right that "uppity" is indelibly tied to racism, but that's not where uppity stops. Uppity is a gender slam, too.
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New Cain Accuser, Other Political Sex Scandals of 2011With the year drawing to a close, Herman Cain's newest accuser adds to the top six political sex scandals of 2011.
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Mariah Carey and Other Celebs Who Ditched the Baby Weight FastNew mom Mariah Carey, who gave birth to twins back in April, lost 30 pounds in three months to reclaim her pre-baby bod. Here are seven other celebrity moms who whipped themselves back into shape. -
Election 2012: One Year Out and Three Dead IssuesWith election 2012 just one year away, here's a hard look at three thorny issues confronting everyday Americans and what, if anything, we can expect in the year ahead.
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Can Lindsay Lohan Join This List of Reformed Celebs?If Lindsay Lohan knows what's good for her, she'll follow in the footsteps of these former wild child stars who got their lives, and their careers, back on the path to success. -
Nude Stars and Nude Stalkers: Celebrites Like Scarlett Johannson With Crazy StalkersWhat is it with stars and stalkers sans clothing these days? Did we miss a memo somewhere? -
Marie Osmond and Six More Celebrity Singer Voice ScaresMarie Osmond isn't the only singer to suffer voice problems on stage. Here are five more celebrity singers who learned the sound of silence. -
What Halloween Treats Should the Stars Give Out This Year?What are the Hollywood glitterati giving out for Halloween treats? We have no idea, but here's how it would go if we ran the trick or treat show. -
Kim Kardashian Joins List of Shortest Celeb MarriagesWe were stunned, just stunned, to learn that Kim Kardashian's lavish Montecito wedding was all for naught. Ahem, make that "all for NOT." -
Sly Stone Not the Only Celeb to Face HomelessnessSeveral sources reported Monday that soul star Sly Stone is homeless and living in a camper in Crenshaw. He's not the only megastar who's ever been homeless. Here are three more. -
Leisha Hailey Joins List of Celebs Kicked Off FlightsThe L Word actress Leisha Hailey was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight Monday afternoon for kissing her girlfriend.
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Fashion Flubs at Fla. GOP DebateSeveral GOP candidates committed sins against fashion at Thursday's Orlando, Fla., debate. When looking presidential is part of the game, they may regret the following sartorial slip-ups.Also published on: -
Perry is Right -- Keep Government Out of Our LivesGOP hopeful Rick Perry exhorted Liberty University students "to raise their voices to keep Washington politicians from telling them how to live their lives." Perry is right.
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Neurochemistry, 9/11 and the Politics of FearToday, almost ten years after 9/11, we think we have conquered fear. We couldn't be more wrong.Also published on: -
California Budget Guts Higher Education, Assistance for PoorAs draconian cuts play out in the year ahead, California's voting public may well realize that a balanced budget and a healthy economy require a tax base that is well above current untenable levels.Also published on:
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Glenn Beck's Most Ludicrous StatementsIn gleeful celebration of the June 30 end of Beckdom, here are four of his most ludicrous statements in question and answer format. -
Fultz Loses Abortion Billboard FightA New Mexico court sided with Nani Lawrence Thursday afternoon, ordering ex-boyfriend Greg Fultz to immediately remove a controversial billboard asserting that Lawrence killed their unborn child.
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Five Unconstitutional Laws Taking Effect July 1Here are five laws set to take effect on July 1, 2011, that are almost certain to be found unconstitutional.
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Another Promise Made, Kept for Obama with Troop DrawdownObama's recently announced troop withdrawal will bring 33,000 U.S. soldiers home from Afghanistan by fall of 2012. For Obama, this is one more for the list of promises made, promises kept.Also published on: -
Tweet, Lie, Confess, Resign: A Weinergate PostmortemIn a progression that's all too familiar, Anthony Weiner resigned Thursday after a scandal involving lewd and sexually explicit internet communications with several women.
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Extreme Positions, Low Polls Make Bachmann UnelectableMichele Bachmann's low showing in polls and controversial views on Social Security, Medicare and abortion impair her chances not only for election should she receive the nomination, but also her chances of winning the nomination at all.Also published on:
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Romney Only True Statesman Among Republican Presidential HopefulsIf you're looking for a Republican candidate with the charisma of a world leader, Romney is the only one with the credentials, based on Monday's GOP presidential debate.Also published on:
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Florida Drug Testing Law Unconstitutional, Absurd, Just Plain WrongA Florida law taking effect July 1 requires mandatory drug testing for Florida welfare applicants. Despite the endorsement of Florida Gov. Rick Scott, the law is unconstitutional.
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N.M. Man's Abortion Billboard Looks More like Abuse Than Free SpeechThough both cases involve offensive and distasteful speech, Fultz's billboard is different from the Westboro protests on almost every count. Let's have a look.Also published on: