Poll numbers continue to show New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie one of the most popular Repoublican governors in the nation. NBC's First Read notes his ascent, how he's on the same wavenlength as voters in his state -- but also how voters in his state don't want him to run for President: *** In New Jersey, Christie is crushing his Dem opponent: In this year’s other … [Read more...] about The Continued Political Ascent of Chris Christie
Is Right-Wing Conservative Talk Radio Dying?
Is conservative talk radio dying? In many of my posts here and in my Cagle and The Week columns, I've noted that conservative talk seems largerly rooted in the ingrained 1960s polarization fixations of Baby Boomer talk show hosts. Younger people often shake their heads with dismay at the talk show rage, yelling, demonization of someone or a different party, and the often … [Read more...] about Is Right-Wing Conservative Talk Radio Dying?
Obama on Sexual Assault in the Military: “I Don’t Want Just More Speeches…”
Stung by a spate of sexual misconduct incidents in the military and probably quite embarrassed by the allegations of sexual misconduct against the Air Force officer in charge of the service’s sexual assault prevention and response effort, the President and the Pentagon have come out swinging on this important matter. On the day after the Chief of the U.S. Air Force’s Sexual … [Read more...] about Obama on Sexual Assault in the Military: “I Don’t Want Just More Speeches…”
Comeback: Mark Sanford Wins House Seat in South Carolina Race
Sanford wins House seat (via The Augusta Chronicle) Sanford defeated Elizabeth Colbert Busch Tuesday in the state's 1st Congressional District. Colbert Busch is the sister of political satirist Stephen Colbert. With 71 percent of precincts reporting, Sanford has 54 percent of the vote. At one time, Sanford was mentioned as a possible GOP presidential… … [Read more...] about Comeback: Mark Sanford Wins House Seat in South Carolina Race
Ray Harryhausen, special effects pioneer, dies at 92 (VIDEO)
Ray Harryhausen, special effects pioneer, dies at 92 (VIDEO) (via GlobalPost) From 'Mighty Joe Young' to 'Clash of the Titans,' Ray Harryhausen influenced a generation of movie makers. David Trifunov Ray Harryhausen, the man who brought dinosaurs back to life and Sinbad’s great adventures to the big screen, died Tuesday in London, his foundation said. He was 92. … [Read more...] about Ray Harryhausen, special effects pioneer, dies at 92 (VIDEO)
Will South Carolina finally achieve respectability today?
Sanford and his ex-wife are due in court on Thursday. A judge rejected Jenny Sanford’s request to ban television cameras and recording devices in the courtroom, raising the possibility of an embarrassing public spectacle for the former governor just two days after the election. ...The Hill It's been a long haul -- like forever! Will the state finally show its political … [Read more...] about Will South Carolina finally achieve respectability today?
Quote of the Day: Lawrence O’Donnell on NRA President Wayne LaPierre Exploiting Boston Marathon Bombing
We've known for years that politics has no shame, but never as much in recent days where NRA gigwig Wayne LaPierre has been trying to use the Boston Marathon bombing as an argument for having guns. It's a "high concept" idea that at first glance makes sense to some (NRA members and conservative Republicans in particular) but doesn't stand up if put in the real context of what … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Lawrence O’Donnell on NRA President Wayne LaPierre Exploiting Boston Marathon Bombing
Could NJ Gov. Chris Christie’s Lap-Band Stomach Surgery Signal Possible 2016 Presidential Run?
Report: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie "secretly underwent lap-band stomach surgery to aggressively slim down for the sake of his wife and kids," the New York Post reports. Gov. Chris Christie: "I've struggled with this issue for 20 years. For me, this is about turning 50 and looking at my children and wanting to be there for them." "He declined to say how much he lost, … [Read more...] about Could NJ Gov. Chris Christie’s Lap-Band Stomach Surgery Signal Possible 2016 Presidential Run?
Christie underwent weight-loss surgery in February
Christie underwent weight-loss surgery in February (via NJ.com) TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie — whose weight has long been the subject of public worry and late-night talk show jokes — secretly underwent lap-band stomach surgery in February in an effort to shed pounds, his office confirmed today. The New York Post reported this morning that Christie said family… … [Read more...] about Christie underwent weight-loss surgery in February
Another Washington Joke- Corporate Taxes
Corporate taxes in the United States are supposedly the highest in the world, nominally at 35 percent, which should be a major financial disincentive to economic growth and corporate investment in this country. However, no major corporation pays its federal obligation at this rate, finding ways to lower its taxes, or avoid them completely. In this day and age, only an … [Read more...] about Another Washington Joke- Corporate Taxes
States “Race to the Bottom” on Drone Privacy
States are currently in a race to the bottom, sacrificing privacy concerns for the sake of economic growth. The FAA is in the process of selecting six test sites for unmanned aerial drones and states are in a vicious competition for the accompanying jobs. Some states, like Washington and North Dakota, have a natural advantage, due to their already well-established drone … [Read more...] about States “Race to the Bottom” on Drone Privacy
Defense Update: The Best of the Best Photographs
Army Sgt. Kornelia Rachwal gives a Pakistani girl a drink of water as they are airlifted from Muzaffarabad to Islamabad, Pakistan, aboard a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter as part of a multinational effort to provide humanitarian assistance and support to Pakistan and parts of India and Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike … [Read more...] about Defense Update: The Best of the Best Photographs
UK Ministry of Defense Deems Wind Towers a National Security Threat (Guest Voice)
UK Ministry of Defense Deems Wind Towers a National Security Threat by James C.K. Daley Twenty-plus years on, the collapse of the USSR in 1991 threatened massive Western defense budgets, bereft of a major enemy like the “Evil Empire.” Western militaries conveniently found a new global enemy a decade later following the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, and since … [Read more...] about UK Ministry of Defense Deems Wind Towers a National Security Threat (Guest Voice)
Chief of Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Branch Accused of Sexual Battery
The Chief of the U.S. Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response branch was arrested this weekend and accused of sexual battery. The Stars and Stripes: Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, 41, of Arlington, Va., was arrested Sunday morning, according to the Arlington police. He’s accused of approaching a woman in a parking lot and grabbing her breasts and buttocks, … [Read more...] about Chief of Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Branch Accused of Sexual Battery
Are We Intervening in Syria Yet? (Cartoon)
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Quote of the Day: Mike Lupica on Sarah Palin and Sarah Palin and Wayne LaPierre at the Convention
Our political Quote of the Day comes from the New York Daily News' Mike Lupica, who has a column on Sarah Palin appearing at the NRA. Here's his lede: Sarah Palin showed up at the NRA convention the other day, which was merely perfect. She belonged there as much as anybody in the hall just because from the start, from the time John McCain picked her out of the chorus, … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Mike Lupica on Sarah Palin and Sarah Palin and Wayne LaPierre at the Convention
Three women, missing for years, found in US home
Three women, missing for years, found in US home (via AFP) Three women who had been missing for years -- two of whom disappeared as teenagers -- were found alive in a house in Cleveland, police in the US state of Ohio said. A neighbor spotted one of the women -- Amanda Berry -- screaming and trying to get out of the house. "I heard screaming... And I see this… … [Read more...] about Three women, missing for years, found in US home
Iconic Host John McLaughlin Once Sought U.S. Senate
Some things might surprise folks about McLaughlin Group host John McLaughlin. He is 86 years old. He used to be a priest. And he was once a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat from the state of Rhode Island. The year was 1970 and McLaughlin was aiming in a futile -- kamikaze is even appropriate, quest to unseat the venerable John Pastore. In the words of McLaughlin, "Issue … [Read more...] about Iconic Host John McLaughlin Once Sought U.S. Senate
Ben-Hur, Benghazi, Ben Gay
Well, the rumor is that Sharyl Attkisson is going over to Faux Nooz, after a bizarre series of "walking Right Wing Konspiracies" into the "mainstream" media. And lookie what the Faux Nooz crowd got today (not exactly refuting the rumor): click to enlarge; click here to go there Look at that sea of red. Only Little Green Footballs and Daily Kos have any rebuttal to the … [Read more...] about Ben-Hur, Benghazi, Ben Gay
NRA Looks on the Bright Side
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