Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
‘Gone with the Wind’ should be ‘consigned to museums’ with Confederate flag, film critic says
The national debate over the Confederate flag has now turned toward Scarlett O'Hara. Published June 25, 2015
Louis Farrakhan calls for American flag to come down: ‘Who are we fighting today?’
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan said Wednesday that the American flag should be taken down instead of the Confederate flag. Published June 25, 2015
Bill Maher: Hillary Clinton plays ‘hide-and seek’ while Vladimir Putin gives marathon interviews
Comedian Bill Maher used Russian President Vladimir Putin's press schedule to mock former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's "hide-and-seek" press strategy. Published June 25, 2015
‘P.T.S.D. Action Man’ mock toy ad by U.K. group exposes ‘spectacle of military propaganda’
A U.K. veterans group has released a set of mock 'Action Man' toy commercials to bring attention to the dark realities of war. Published June 25, 2015
Chinese meat from 1970s seized by authorities; smuggled frozen goods were bound for market
Chinese authorities seized smuggled frozen meat from the 1970s before it was sold to restaurants and retailers. Published June 24, 2015
Saudi Islamic radicals eat gourmet food, swim in Olympic-size pools during jihad rehab
Saudi Islamic radicals are treated to gourmet meals and Olympic-sized swimming pools when they take part in the nation's rehabilitation program. Published June 24, 2015
Confederate flag debate ends sale of ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ merchandise
A national conversation on the Confederate flag succeeded at doing something Boss Hogg never could: bringing down the "General Lee." Published June 24, 2015
German women drawn to Islamic State’s ‘increased appeal,’ intelligence head says
The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency fears that the Islamic State group is having recruitment success -- with women. Published June 24, 2015
Army secures deal to develop ‘Star Wars’-like hoverbike reconnaissance vehicles
The U.S. Army, like millions of "Star Wars" fans around the world, sees value in hoverbike technology. Published June 24, 2015
Andres Lopez Elorza, veterinarian, charged with smuggling heroin inside puppies
A Venezuelan veterinarian has been arrested by Spanish police for allegedly smuggling heroin inside puppies. Published June 23, 2015
Iraqi commanders overwhelmed by Islamic State’s ‘guerrilla fighting tactics’
Iraqi commanders say security forces are having a difficult time countering the Islamic State group's use of guerrilla warfare. Published June 23, 2015
Marines may hitch deployment rides on foreign ships due to U.S. vessel shortage
U.S. Marines deploying to global hot spots may be forced to hitch a ride on foreign ships due to a shortage of U.S. amphibious vessels. Published June 23, 2015
Iranian militias, U.S. personnel sharing Iraqi military base in Anbar
A military base in Iraq is now being shared between U.S. personnel and Iranian militias. Published June 23, 2015
Chuck Norris: Churches should consider gun signs engraved with ‘We don’t call 9-1-1’
Chuck Norris says a better response to the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church massacre than new gun-control measures would be churches that broadcast support of the Second Amendment. Published June 23, 2015
‘Abortion drone’ to take flight over Poland with drugs approved by the World Health Organization
Those who look to the skies in Poland this weekend may see something other than airplanes and helicopters: the "abortion drone." Published June 23, 2015
Mitt Romney enters Confederate flag debate: ‘Remove it now’
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said the Confederate flag should not be flown at the South Carolina capitol. Published June 20, 2015
Bill Maher: PC ‘idiots’ shouldn’t lecture Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy on comedy
Comedian Bill Maher told politically correct "idiots" on Friday that they shouldn't be lecturing Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Larry the Cable Guy on comedy. Published June 20, 2015
David Cameron, British PM, under fire for saying Islamic State ‘quietly condoned’ by some Muslims
British Prime Minister David Cameron told an attendees at a security conference in Slovakia that the ideology of the Islamic State group "is quietly condoned" by some British Muslims. Published June 19, 2015
Russia nears deal to supply China with 24 Su-35 fighter jets by year’s end
The Chinese military is close to signing a deal with Russia for 24 Su-35 fighter jets supplied by United Aircraft Corp. Published June 19, 2015
Women ‘forbidden’ from attending Iranian volleyball match against U.S. Men’s National Team
The U.S. Men's National Team will play in Iran for two World League matches, but their female relatives are "forbidden" to attend. Published June 19, 2015
