Each week, Ravishly.com explores Hillary Clinton's universe to provide a round-up of the most compelling news, while analyzing media commentary, punditry, polling and more. Yes, the election is still a bazillion years away, but when it comes to the story of the potential first female president ever, it's never too early to start the conversation.Rape Victim Says Hillary Took … [Read more...] about This Week in Hillary-World: Alleged Rape Victim Says Hillary Put Her ‘Through Hell’
Medal of Honor Recipient to Fellow Marines: ‘I Wear It For You’
(Note: Scroll to the bottom for a couple of good videos) On Wednesday, Patrick Edaburn linked to the amazing story of how Medal of Honor nominee Marine Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter made an “astonishing medical recovery” after he was almost blown apart by a hand grenade in Afghanistan in 2010. Yesterday, during a ceremony at the White House, President Barack Obama awarded … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Recipient to Fellow Marines: ‘I Wear It For You’
The Gift Of Dick Cheney
Over at TPM Cafe Jason Stanford thinks that Dick Cheney's reemergence from the bowls of Mordor is a good thing. Since reading this article requires a paid subscription I'm going to do more blockquotes than I normally would. Dick Cheney was wrong about everything when it comes to Iraq. In addition he lied, yes lied, about the reasons for going to war. He was wrong about how … [Read more...] about The Gift Of Dick Cheney
Norman Ornstein Writes Once Again That The Republicans Are The Problem
Norman Ornstein once again sets the record straight, resonding to those who say both parties are responsible for the degree of polarization and gridlock we are now experiencing: Tom Mann and I, among others, have said that the polarization in the capital is asymmetric, much more on the conservative and Republican side than on the liberal and Democratic side. An army of … [Read more...] about Norman Ornstein Writes Once Again That The Republicans Are The Problem
Looking forward to this perp walk
Didn't think it was gonna happen. Oh, joy! They're going to nail Governor Walker! Wisconsin prosecutors have alleged that Gov. Scott Walker was part of a wide-ranging “criminal scheme” to coordinate the activities of conservative groups that spent millions to help him and other Republicans fend off recall efforts, according to documents released Thursday. … [Read more...] about Looking forward to this perp walk
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Dick Cheney Hillary Clinton double standard
The Dick Cheney Hillary Clinton double standard by Mike Peters: Of related interest: --Megyn Kelly Confronts Dick Cheney: 'You Got It Wrong' On Iraq (VIDEO) --Lupica: Shame on you, Dick Cheney, for forgetting who really got us into this Iraq mess --Hillary Clinton's Purpose Driven Book Tour --Hillary Clinton Pushed Obama to Keep Troops in Iraq Mike Peters is … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Dick Cheney Hillary Clinton double standard
Bad news for blogs and websites: Repost.us closes
Bad news for blogs and websites that didn't have big budgets and wanted to a)promote their content and brand names and b)get some excellent, solid free content for their sites. Repost.us, the content platform in which The Moderate Voice, Crooks and Liars, AFP, the Global Post and other blogs and news sites participated, is no more: Repost is Shutting Down. When we … [Read more...] about Bad news for blogs and websites: Repost.us closes
Bring Us More Dick Cheney… and Liz
Bring Us More Dick Cheney... and Liz By Tina Dupuy OK, you liberal-leaning, kale munching Kerry voters — stop telling Iraq War privateer Dick Cheney to shut up, pipe down or otherwise go away. We need this. We need this so bad—it's as if we planned it. It looks like liberals, taking a cue from Disney's iconic villain revival, Maleficent, dug up Dick Cheney and nepotism … [Read more...] about Bring Us More Dick Cheney… and Liz
The joy of the World Cup
WASHINGTON -- Henry Kissinger was wrong to dismiss Chile as "a dagger pointed at the heart of Antarctica." On Wednesday, the South American nation was a scalpel that excised the soul of Spain. As a lifelong soccer fan, Kissinger doubtless understands what I mean: A particularly delightful and surprising World Cup tournament -- the world's greatest sporting event -- is … [Read more...] about The joy of the World Cup
Scott Walker’s Future Might Not Be So Bright
Republicans are still searching for their next great hope for a candidate for President who really has a chance. Governor Christie of New Jersey was that great hope for a while among the less radical members of the party but he's been caught up in "Bridgegate" and that, combined with his weakness among the farther right wing members of his party seem to have killed his shot … [Read more...] about Scott Walker’s Future Might Not Be So Bright
Larison on Iraq Hawks
Daniel Larison shows why he and his colleagues are worth a read in The American Conservative. The Iraq war in particular was the greatest foreign policy blunder in a generation...Many of the loudest advocates for action in Iraq today have remained either oblivious to the consequences of the policies they supported, or they actively deny responsibility for those consequences. … [Read more...] about Larison on Iraq Hawks
Non-earthshattering post-Tea Party upset change: Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise elected to GOP House leadership
You can't exactly paint this as the GOP establishment strikes back -- but establishment GOPers must be smiling. And you can't paint this as the total triumph and victory of the Tea Party, either, or a massive defeat. They're holding up a big, bloody political scalp from primary day. The House GOP has replaced former its electorally-humiliated and resigned House Majority leader … [Read more...] about Non-earthshattering post-Tea Party upset change: Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise elected to GOP House leadership
What A Wonderful World
A little pick me up for the afternoon I hope we can enjoy it without politics but... … [Read more...] about What A Wonderful World
Eleven Years Later, Nothing Has Changed
Iraq continues to be ... well, Iraq. The plan for saving Iraq begins by ousting Maliki David Ignatius / Washington Post What would an effective quick response to the catastrophic civil wars in Iraq and Syria look like? Sometimes in foreign policy, as in sports, it can be useful to visualize the right technique — and then hit the ball. Aw. The hand-picked (by the US) … [Read more...] about Eleven Years Later, Nothing Has Changed
Insurance Exchanges Providing Coverage At Reasonable Price With Choices Expanding
Now that health care coverage through the exchanges has been up and running for a several months we are getting more data on the favorable results. A major benefit has been to not only replace policies on the individual market which often had limited coverage with comprehensive coverage that cannot be canceled for development of medical problems, but to also make such care more … [Read more...] about Insurance Exchanges Providing Coverage At Reasonable Price With Choices Expanding
The Perks of being a Wallflower: Extraordinarily average
The Perks of being a Wallflower is strange little film. After the end credits started to roll I had two contradictory views toward the film – I felt it was both average and extraordinary. It’s average because there is essentially nothing new here – it is you bog standard ‘coming-of-age’ American movie. You have a kid who is a bit of a loaner and has some mental issues – he … [Read more...] about The Perks of being a Wallflower: Extraordinarily average
Dr. Oz and His Magical Elixirs Fall Under Senate Scrutiny
I think if Dr. Oz was named Dr. Voldemort he’d have less of a following. Or at least people would be more suspicious of the “miracle” potions he endorses. This week Dr. Oz traveled to the less magical land of Washington D.C. to testify before the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance to defend himself against accusations of promoting quackery. It … [Read more...] about Dr. Oz and His Magical Elixirs Fall Under Senate Scrutiny
Failure in Iraq: 7 Thoughts
Wither Iraq? That's actually a two-pronged question. First, where will Iraq wind up when it completes its latest, chaotic chapter? Second, will Iraq's next incarnation be as a cohesive nation-state, or will it literally wither and splinter into two (or more) parts? There are many points and twists to ponder as Iraq (again) dominates the news. Here's a partial list. And … [Read more...] about Failure in Iraq: 7 Thoughts
Facebook emotions: They’re contagious!
Facebook emotions: They're contagious! (via NJ.com) If you spend a lot of time on Facebook, your news feed has a greater impact on your emotions than you realize. Social scientists have wondered whether all those cheery status updates on job offers, birthday gifts, videotaped proposals and drunken selfies… … [Read more...] about Facebook emotions: They’re contagious!
Dick Cheney’s chutzpah
By E.J. DIONNE JR. WASHINGTON -- The infinitely valuable Yiddish word "chutzpah" is defined as "shameless audacity" or "impudence." It's singularly appropriate for the astonishing op-ed piece that former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz published in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. It's not every day that a leader of the previous … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney’s chutzpah