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Democrats Beating Expectations In Congressional Races
The fundamentals are certainly against the Democrats this year. Democrats are expected to do poorly in the sixth year of an unpopular presidency, in a midterm election where young and minority voters are less likely to turn out. The conventional wisdom has the Republicans picking up seats in the House and many are predicting that the Republicans will take over the Senate. Both … [Read more...] about Democrats Beating Expectations In Congressional Races
David Weigel Leaving Slate To Join Bloomberg
Bloomberg is attempting a major increase in their political coverage. I first discounted this when I heard it is being run by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. They have frequently fallen into covering trivia over substance in politics. Halperin has done some good in describing the political freak show, but instead of dismissing it will frequently report on it as news, … [Read more...] about David Weigel Leaving Slate To Join Bloomberg
Obama: Second journalist killing stiffens U.S. resolve
ESTONIA — President Barack Obama on Wednesday confirmed the authenticity of a video showing the beheading of Steven Sotloff, the second American journalist executed in two weeks by Islamic militants in response to U.S. airstrikes against its fighters in northern Iraq. "Overnight, our government determined that tragically Steven was taken from us in a horrific act… … [Read more...] about Obama: Second journalist killing stiffens U.S. resolve
The Tone Deaf President
I voted for him twice and must say he has terribly disappointed me. Of course, his opponents for the presidency were uninspiring and I believed Obama would do a better job. But in so many areas his indecisiveness has become painful for Americans and he certainly does not project an image of youthful vitality and strength. His ability to say the wrong thing, procrastinate, and … [Read more...] about The Tone Deaf President
The wave has failed to materialize
WASHINGTON -- Meanwhile, back at the ranch -- as foreign events hog the spotlight -- why haven't Republicans sealed the deal on the coming election? When summer began, the conventional wisdom was that the GOP sorta kinda probably maybe would take control of the Senate in November. As summer ends -- and it hasn't been great for President Obama, which means it also hasn't … [Read more...] about The wave has failed to materialize
Will Obama Cost Democrats the Senate?
Will Obama Cost Democrats the Senate? By Dick Polman Labor Day marks the traditional start of the autumn campaign season, and the biggest question is whether President Obama will sink his party. Since the fight for the Senate is being waged largely in the red states - where Obama has always been deemed toxic - it's no wonder that Democratic candidates are behaving as if he … [Read more...] about Will Obama Cost Democrats the Senate?
Hysteria Makes ISIS Stronger
Sometimes, terrorists are the best teachers. Americans tend to be irrational about terrorism. Someone living in the U.S. is thousands of times more likely to die in a car accident than to ever be killed in a terrorist attack. Not only are successful strikes on American soil incredibly rare, but—even in 2001, the year of the… … [Read more...] about Hysteria Makes ISIS Stronger
Cartoon: ISIS UN Israel
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Can you guess Eric Cantor’s new job?
Can you guess Eric Cantor's new job?[icopyright one button toolbar] Come on! You can do it! Just remember all you've learned about the people's House of Representatives over the past several years... About the people's House of Ill Repute in all its glory and the Republicans who made it that way. So no need to tell you about Eric Cantor's new job. You've probably … [Read more...] about Can you guess Eric Cantor’s new job?
Senator to Introduce Legislation to Allow Strikes Against ISIL in Syria
[icopyright one button toolbar] Democratic Senator Bill Nelson (Fla.) said today he’ll introduce legislation when Congress returns from recess to give President Barack Obama “clear authority” to order U.S. airstrikes against Islamist militants in Syria, according to TIME. The announcement comes the same day of the reported beheading of Stephen J. Sotloff whose … [Read more...] about Senator to Introduce Legislation to Allow Strikes Against ISIL in Syria
Cartoon: Murdering the Truth
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Rebuttal: The Dilemma Facing Social Conservatives
At the risk of further promoting an absurd op-ed, I'm compelled to fashion my rebuttal into a TMV post, a rebuttal that I posted as a comment to a subsequent post but which is currently being held for moderation. And for the nth time, I'm struck by how many words it takes to provide evidence to counter sweeping generalizations. A follow up to my recent reflections on … [Read more...] about Rebuttal: The Dilemma Facing Social Conservatives
SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who, Hugo and Emmy Awards; Tony Soprano’s Fate; Next Season on Arrow and Fargo; Finales of Falling Skies, True Blood, Defiance, and The Last Ship; Karen Gillan’s Hair; Rebooting Fox Genre Shows; Libby Masters vs. Betty Draper; American Gods; Jennifer Lawrence, and much more
Peter Capaldi's second episode of Doctor Who was much better than the first. Into the Dalek was literally about going into a Dalek, Fantastic Voyage style. Once the reference was made, and we saw antibodies within the Dalek (for an unclear reason), I was surprised that Steven Moffat didn't take the opportunity to recreate the attack of antibodies on Rachel Welch's body with … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who, Hugo and Emmy Awards; Tony Soprano’s Fate; Next Season on Arrow and Fargo; Finales of Falling Skies, True Blood, Defiance, and The Last Ship; Karen Gillan’s Hair; Rebooting Fox Genre Shows; Libby Masters vs. Betty Draper; American Gods; Jennifer Lawrence, and much more
Russia Has Threatened Nuclear Attack, Says Ukraine Defence Minister
Kiev has received threats of nuclear retaliation from Russia through unofficial channels if it continues to fight pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Minister of Defence, Valeriy Heletey, announced on his Facebook page on Monday. “The Russian side has threatened on several occasions across unofficial channels that, in the case of continued resistance they … [Read more...] about Russia Has Threatened Nuclear Attack, Says Ukraine Defence Minister
A Market Basket of dignity
WASHINGTON -- Who knew that one of the best made-for-Labor Day speeches in American history would be delivered by a CEO? And who could have guessed that the summer's major labor story would not be about a CEO saving the jobs of his workers but about the workers saving the job of their CEO? This is the wonder of the happy-ending tale of Market Basket, the New England … [Read more...] about A Market Basket of dignity
Jackie Brown: The best Tarantino film?
Although I hate to admit it, there is a good chance that Quentin Tarantino is my favourite director. The film snob in me would love to say it’s Francis Ford Coppola or Martin Scorsese but the truth is that, apart from The Godfather films, none of those great directors’ projects feel as fun to watch as many of Tarantino’s work.[icopyright one button toolbar] I own every one … [Read more...] about Jackie Brown: The best Tarantino film?
Media erroneously put Siri on trial, which reveals deep personal tech footprints
Although there were some outrageous (and false) claims made about technology in the Gainesville, Florida murder trial of Pedro Bravo this summer, there are also some byproducts of how we use our personal technology that should give us pause.[icopyright one button toolbar] The infamous erroneous claim Detective: Murder suspect asked Siri how to hide body … [Read more...] about Media erroneously put Siri on trial, which reveals deep personal tech footprints
Swagger VS Knowledge
What do the Republican hawks hate about Obama? George W. Bush had little foreign policy knowledge, remember he didn't know the difference between Shi'a and Sunni in the lead up to the invasion and occupation of the Iraq war, but he did have "swagger." That's what the hawks hate about Obama - he lacks swagger. He is cautious and deliberate. Michael Barbaro takes a look at … [Read more...] about Swagger VS Knowledge
Carl Hiaasen: If you don’t ask, Rick Scott won’t tell (Guest Voice)
Rick Scott is our own man of mystery, Austin Powers without the hair mop and dance moves. No Florida governor has ever operated with such jet-setting stealth, concealing so many details of his daily travels and contacts. He says he's out working nonstop for the citizens of his adopted state, yet his official schedule is full… … [Read more...] about Carl Hiaasen: If you don’t ask, Rick Scott won’t tell (Guest Voice)