WASHINGTON -- House Speaker John Boehner needs to decide whether he wants to be remembered as an effective leader or a befuddled hack. So far, I'm afraid, it's the latter. Boehner's performance last week was a series of comic pratfalls, culminating Friday in a stinging rebuke from the House Republicans he ostensibly leads. Boehner wasn't asking for much: three weeks of … [Read more...] about Boehner’s sorry spectacle
Cartoon: Bibi Bash
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Democratic Lawmaker Calls Netanyahu Speech ‘Political Theater Worthy Of An Oscar’
Democratic Lawmaker Calls Netanyahu Speech 'Political Theater Worthy Of An Oscar' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech Tuesday to a joint session of Congress about Iran was words the American public needed to hear or a political stunt “worthy of an Oscar,” depending on which side of the aisle members of Congress spoke from. Republicans applauded the address that … [Read more...] about Democratic Lawmaker Calls Netanyahu Speech ‘Political Theater Worthy Of An Oscar’
Cartoon: Bibi in the House
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Subtext: Don’t trust administration: Israel’s Netanyahu warns US against Iran nuclear deal
Israel's Netanyahu warns US against Iran nuclear deal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the United States on Tuesday against agreeing to a nuclear deal with Iran and working with a country "deeply rooted in militant Islam", saying Tehran "will always be an enemy of America". "If the deal now being negotiated is accepted by Iran, that deal will not prevent Iran … [Read more...] about Subtext: Don’t trust administration: Israel’s Netanyahu warns US against Iran nuclear deal
The Sound Of Music Turns 50 (Guest Voice)
The Sound Of Music Turns 50 Tyrades! By Danny Tyree If you watched this year's Academy Awards, you probably know that March 2 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. debut of the beloved film "The Sound Of Music." (If you watched the slate of obscure nominees for Academy Awards, you probably also know that the Hollywood hills are alive with the sound … [Read more...] about The Sound Of Music Turns 50 (Guest Voice)
Putin and M.A.D.
[icopyright one button toolbar] During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States each had thousands of nuclear-armed missiles and different ways of delivering them to their targets. In addition to manned bombers carrying nuclear bombs or missiles there were intercontinental ballistic missiles in hardened silos in rural areas in the United States and the Soviet … [Read more...] about Putin and M.A.D.
Cartoon: Netanyahu Speech
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Israel’s Republican prime minister (Guest Voice)
For many years, I have watched and participated in the flourishing of the American-Israel relationship. Our alliance with the Americans is at the very core of Israel’s security strategy. The foundational pillar of AIPAC and the pro-Israel community in America is bipartisan US support for Israel and, until recently, this was entirely uncontroversial. The relationship between… … [Read more...] about Israel’s Republican prime minister (Guest Voice)
Keep This World War II Veteran in Your Thoughts and Prayers
[icopyright one button toolbar] The Nazis could not bring him down when he flew 35 combat missions over occupied Europe as a B-17 bombardier during World War II. Even the years -- ninety-four of them -- could not dampen the spirits nor dull the mind of this remarkable member of the Greatest Generation. But a simple fall a few weeks ago sent John Tschirhart to the … [Read more...] about Keep This World War II Veteran in Your Thoughts and Prayers
Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You
I think it is fair to say that Bibi's decision to come speak before Congress is the single most disastrous event for the state of pro-Israel sentiment in my lifetime. There's blame to go around, and one can make the case for (or rather, against) all sorts. Personally, I'm extremely skeptical of Ambassador Ron Dermer's influence given his background as a GOP political operative, … [Read more...] about Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You
The Last Man On Earth Is The First Original Network Sitcom In A Long Time
The Last Man on Earth is something rare, a single cam sitcom which feels entirely original. Nothing is entirely unique on television. You're The Worst was in many ways unique, but did so by showing a romantic comedy in a new way. There are plenty of post-apocalyptic television science fiction shows, but none done as comedy as Will Forte has. This post has spoilers regarding the … [Read more...] about The Last Man On Earth Is The First Original Network Sitcom In A Long Time
Iran, Kerry and Israel’s existential challenges
Israel will have to start thinking differently about its long-term security and existence, extrapolating from current indications about Secretary John Kerry’s nuclear negotiations with Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif this week in Montreux, Switzerland. Mindful of Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s address to the joint meeting of Congress tomorrow, Kerry told a press conference … [Read more...] about Iran, Kerry and Israel’s existential challenges
Homeless Man Fatally Shot on Skid Row by LAPD Officers
A homeless man was killed in a police-involved shooting on skid row in Los Angeles yesterday. The name of the man has not been disclosed, pending notification to the next of kin. He was known on the street as "Africa." He was a suspect in a robbery. The shooting was captured on a graphic video shot by a bystander, who posted it on Facebook. It had been viewed more than … [Read more...] about Homeless Man Fatally Shot on Skid Row by LAPD Officers
Disinformation Ahead of Bibi’s Visit? Seems likely.
This morning, Memeorandum is dominated by a rightie blogswarm, all focused on this Reuters story: Report: Obama Threatened to Shoot Down IAF Iran Strike Mark Langfan / Reuters Kuwaiti paper claims unnamed Israeli minister with good ties with the US administration ‘revealed the attack plan to John Kerry.’ — The Bethlehem-based news agency Ma'an has cited a Kuwaiti … [Read more...] about Disinformation Ahead of Bibi’s Visit? Seems likely.
Christie lied to us about Planned Parenthood, but not at CPAC (Guest Editorial)
It was interesting to hear Gov. Chris Christie finally admit he was flat-out lying about his reasons for vetoing funding to Planned Parenthood, as many charged at the time. It happened when he was bragging about his pro-life credentials at the annual CPAC conference attended by conservatives, a chance to woo the party's base. "I'm pro-life,… … [Read more...] about Christie lied to us about Planned Parenthood, but not at CPAC (Guest Editorial)
Cartoon: Boris Nemtsov assasinated
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The GOP’s loud ‘yes’ to ‘no’
WASHINGTON -- It's a daunting challenge to spin the word "no" into a hopeful and forward-looking political battle cry. There are, of course, circumstances when negative arguments can work. In obviously terrible times, voters are often content to take a chance on a barely sketched-out alternative. In midterm elections, which are like midsemester report cards, voters … [Read more...] about The GOP’s loud ‘yes’ to ‘no’
Netanyahu dominates Israel’s election coverage
Netanyahu dominates election coverage By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM (SDONA) — For a political scientist committed to the view that democratic politics is the essence of civilization, an election campaign can be a difficult test. The one we are experiencing, like some others I’ve seen, brings out the worst in those aspiring to national leadership. It’s not like an academic … [Read more...] about Netanyahu dominates Israel’s election coverage
Can Netanyahu Be Trusted?
Josh Marshall spells out why he thinks the answer is no on Talking Points Memo. You probably remember that Netanyahu speech a couple years ago before the United Nations - the one where he used the bomb cartoon to illustrate his points about the Iranian nuclear program. In that speech Netanyahu made a series of specific claims about the status of the Iranian nuclear program. It … [Read more...] about Can Netanyahu Be Trusted?