President Obama has been fairly sparing in his prerogative of pre-empting prime-time television to address the nation over the last five and a half years, but last night's address was a doozy. Here are the big takeaways: (1.) Hard to believe, but Barack Obama may be best remembered not as the president who rescued the economy and then provided millions of Americans … [Read more...] about A Nation Addicted To War & Other Big Takeaways From Obama’s ISIS Address
9-11 Elegy
Just this: may all souls be comforted in ways that matter to each soul. [icopyright one button toolbar] May the days be eased by beauty and remembering better times. May the Autumn light be beautiful to look at. May we be sad with those who are sad. May we be glad with those who find a bit of gladness. May we not relive, but remember the goodness of the good … [Read more...] about 9-11 Elegy
History lesson: ‘so help me God’ did not come from the U.S. founders
Neither did "one nation under God." [icopyright one button toolbar] Bryan Fischer, of the American Family Association, has weighed in on the case of the U.S. Air Force sergeant who has been told he can't re-enlist because he refuses to pledge "so help me God" as he swears to uphold the Constitution. According to Fischer: Military service should be reserved for … [Read more...] about History lesson: ‘so help me God’ did not come from the U.S. founders
Corruption in Government: First ask the right question
Amitai Etzioni suggests we're on the wrong track if we want to stop corruption in government. Look at the convictions of Mr. Perp and Ms. Perp in Virginia.[icopyright one button toolbar] "The conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen on several corruption charges," Etzione writes, "reveals yet again that Americans are more troubled by … [Read more...] about Corruption in Government: First ask the right question
Roger Goodell Is Either Incompetent or a Liar. Either Way, He’s Gotta Go (Guest Voice)
It may be time for the National Football League to punt Roger Goodell. On Tuesday afternoon the Associated Press, citing an anonymous source in law enforcement, reported that the notorious videotape that shows former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice delivering a single knockout punch to the face of his future wife, Janay Palmer, was sent… Roger Goodell Is Either … [Read more...] about Roger Goodell Is Either Incompetent or a Liar. Either Way, He’s Gotta Go (Guest Voice)
50th Anniversary of the TV Ad that Changed Politics
50th Anniversary of the TV Ad that Changed Politics By Dick Polman Happy anniversary, Daisy girl! What would our politics be like today if she hadn't burst upon the scene 50 years ago - a freckled tyke blown up in a nuclear blast, the star of America's first gut-punch TV ad? Maybe our politics would be cleaner, but who knows. If the "Daisy ad" hadn't smeared Barry … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of the TV Ad that Changed Politics
Cartoon: the perfect NFL player
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: the perfect NFL player
Google accounts source of the latest “credential dump”
Ten years ago, Google launched gmail. [icopyright one button toolbar] Two years ago, gmail became the world's largest email service. Today there are more than 425 million monthly users ... and we learned that as many as 5 million accounts were leaked on a Russian website (along with passwords that may or may not be associated with the account). That's about 1% of … [Read more...] about Google accounts source of the latest “credential dump”
Chris Matthews Didn’t Hear Enough From President Obama
Given how much Matthews has supported the President it's a bit of a blow to his speech … [Read more...] about Chris Matthews Didn’t Hear Enough From President Obama
The President: We Will Degrade, and Ultimately Destroy, ISIL
[icopyright one button toolbar] In a high-stakes prime-time address to the nation from the State Floor of the White House tonight, President Obama described the threat posed by the Islamic State terrorist group and laid out his much-awaited strategy for “degrading and ultimately destroying” ISIL. Predictably, it is a strategy that some will applaud, but many more will … [Read more...] about The President: We Will Degrade, and Ultimately Destroy, ISIL
Obama Speech Says.. Well Not A Whole Lot (Plus Some Net Reaction)
[learn_more caption="Click here to learn more"] President Obama spoke this evening about plans for dealing with ISIL (or ISIS) and to be honest really didn't say a lot new. This would have been the case with any President speaking so it's not a condemnation of him. Indeed I am not sure we *need* all kinds of details. There is such a thing as need to know. [icopyright one … [Read more...] about Obama Speech Says.. Well Not A Whole Lot (Plus Some Net Reaction)
The President’s ISIL Speach
I would have to describe tonight's Obama speech as clueless. I'm not really criticizing Obama because there are really no answers here.[icopyright one button toolbar] The area is a mess. In 2013 uber hawk John McCain met with ISIS leaders and said we had to support them to overthrow Assad while in 2014 he was inferring we had to support Assad to defeat ISIS. Support … [Read more...] about The President’s ISIL Speach
Grover Norquist Does Burning Man
Anti-tax activist Grover Norquist went to the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert and tells the tale in The Guardian. What is Burning Man? It is a larger version of ... what? Woodstock? That was a bunch of teenagers coming to watch artists perform. At Burning Man, everyone is expected to be a participant. Burners bring their art work, their art cars, their … [Read more...] about Grover Norquist Does Burning Man
Some Wisconsin Skullduggery You Might Have Missed
I hope I don't scare Mr. Eric O'Keefe with this, as well, but a very interesting trial is taking place in a Federal Courthouse in Wisconsin. Listen to audio of today’s arguments: Eric O’Keefe v. John Chisholm #JohnDoe #ScottWalker by blue cheddar • September 9, 2014 I do not expect to be writing anything on this tonight (the brain is too fried) but I will be adding links … [Read more...] about Some Wisconsin Skullduggery You Might Have Missed
Democratic Georgia Voter Registration Group Slapped with Subpoena Over Fraud Allegations
If you haven't been paying attention to the Georgia gubernatorial and Senate races, you should. It's shaping up to be quite interesting. Voter suppression tactics and all. WSB-TV reported late Tuesday night that there are allegations of voter registration fraud against a Democratic group, The New Georgia Project, which is linked to Ebenezer Baptist Church's Rev. Raphael … [Read more...] about Democratic Georgia Voter Registration Group Slapped with Subpoena Over Fraud Allegations
Most Americans back military action on Islamic State, dissatisfied with Obama leadership: poll
An overwhelming 71 percent of Americans support airstrikes against the terrorist Islamic State group and 65 percent want expanded U.S. strikes, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The ABC News/Washington Post poll found growing support for military action, with 90 percent of U.S. voters describing the Islamic State group as a "serious threat." Support of… Most … [Read more...] about Most Americans back military action on Islamic State, dissatisfied with Obama leadership: poll
Big Hype For Apple’s Introduction Of Their New Phones And Smartwatch
There was certainly a lot of ridiculous hype from Apple on Tuesday. Apple had their big announcement that their phone and watch can now do what Android devices could do for months, if not years, as long as you don't want the freedom to configure things the way you want them to work, as opposed to how Apple thinks your devices should work. They were even doing their own live … [Read more...] about Big Hype For Apple’s Introduction Of Their New Phones And Smartwatch
A Silly Thought: Presidential Prospects Look Bright for Democrats — for the Next 40 Years, or So
[icopyright one button toolbar] It's "Silly Wednesday." (Just made that up) As I was reading some of the campaign magniloquence of our Republican friends, a silly thought occurred. As our society -- especially the Democratic side of it -- finally moves beyond race, gender, sexual orientation etc., just think how wonderful the prospects look for the Democratic Party to … [Read more...] about A Silly Thought: Presidential Prospects Look Bright for Democrats — for the Next 40 Years, or So
But does America want the truth about 9/11?
On the bottom floor of the United States Capitol’s new underground visitors’ center, there is a secure room where the House Intelligence Committee maintains highly classified files. One of those files is titled “Finding, Discussion and Narrative Regarding Certain Sensitive National Security Matters.” It is twenty-eight pages long. In 2002, the Administration of George W. Bush … [Read more...] about But does America want the truth about 9/11?
Chuck Todd Lifts Long-Suffering ‘Meet The Press’
"Meet the Press" saw a ratings jump with the debut of moderator Chuck Todd. NBC News Chuck Todd is off to a good start, but he has a long way go to reverse the fortunes of “Meet the Press.” The goateed journalist, who was NBC News’ chief White House correspondent and remains its political director, made… … [Read more...] about Chuck Todd Lifts Long-Suffering ‘Meet The Press’