Tag Archives: California

The Atlantic: Amanda Mull: ‘The Rise of Coffee Shaming’

Source:The New Democrat “Suze Orman wants young people to stop “peeing” away millions of dollars on coffee. Last month, the personal-finance celebrity ignited a controversy on social media when a video she starred in for CNBC targeted a familiar villain: … Continue reading

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The Onion: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi- ‘Concerned Outspoken Leftist Faction of Party Could Harm Democrats Reputation As Ineffectual Cowards’

Source:The New Democrat  “Admitting she had worries about the rise of left-leaning activist groups within her party, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed concerns Thursday that outspoken progressives could do permanent damage to Democrats’ reputation as ineffectual cowards. “They mean well, … Continue reading

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The Art of Sarcastic Humor

Source:The New Democrat  “Mickey : You don’t know what you’re saying. You don’t. Eddie : I do. Mickey : No. I know you think you know what you’re saying, but you’re not saying it. Eddie : No, I know what … Continue reading

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Classic Film and TV Cafe: Rick 29- ‘Murder One: The Sensational First Season’

Source:The New Democrat  “When wealthy philanthropist Richard Cross is arrested for the murder of his mistress’s 15-year-old sister, he secures the services of defense attorney Ted Hoffman. Within days, though, a mysterious woman comes forward to provide Cross (Stanley Tucci) … Continue reading

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New York Daily News: Nelson Rockefeller: ‘On The Future of The Republican Party: 1964 GOP Convention’

Source:The New Democrat  “Nelson Rockefeller, who died on January 26, 2017 spoke passionately about his concern for the future of Republican Party at 1964 GOP Convention.” Source:New York Daily News Before people try to learn and understand Nelson Rockefeller or … Continue reading

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POLITICO Magazine: U.S. Representative Jackie Speier- ‘Surviving Jonestown’

Source:The New Democrat  “Jackie Speier is a congresswoman representing California’s 14th congressional district, which includes San Francisco and the peninsula. Excerpt from UNDAUNTED: Surviving Jonestown, Summoning Courage, and Fighting Back by Jackie Speier, reprinted under a license arrangement originating with … Continue reading

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Biographics: Simon Whistler- Jim Jones Biography: ‘Progressive to Predator’

Source:The New Democrat  “Jim Jones Biography: Progressive to Predator” From Biographics Seeing this video and today’s blog post is perfect timing, because Sundance will be showing a documentary about Reverend Jim Jones this weekend which will be a two-night event. If … Continue reading

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The Film Archives: Jeff Guinn- Jim Jones: ‘The Most Complete Picture To Date Of This Tragedy’

Source:The New Democrat “Jim Jones: The Most Complete Picture to Date of This Tragic Saga.” From The Film Archives I think Jeff Guinn the author of this book about Reverend Jim Jones and Jonestown makes a good point about how the … Continue reading

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Investigation Discovery: Jodi Arias- ‘The Missing Pieces’

Source: The New Democrat “Ten years later, people still talk about Jodi Arias and the murder of Travis Alexander. Through exclusive interviews with her former lawyer, a former cellmate, and a rapper who recorded a tribute to her, The Missing … Continue reading

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Marcia Clark Investigates: The First 48- The Billionaire Boys Club

Source:The New Democrat “Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48 – 8: Billionaire Boys Club … I don’t want to compare the Billionaire Boys Club to the Hollywood Rat Pack or even the Hollywood Brat Pack, because the two Hollywood entertainment … Continue reading

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