To my non-surprise, Egypt's current President is not able to silence his critics. I didn't think he'd be able to. Let's hope I stay right about that, but I'm pretty optimistic. *Update*: Apologies for the subscription-only link. Good updates on this story here and here. … [Read more...] about Morsi Fails to Silence Opposition
Birth of a Political Cartoon
I am the world's biggest fan of cartoonists, the cartoon industry and cartoons. I just got my most recent issue of Mad -- which I've read each month (only missing it during the five years where I wrote for newspapers from India and Spain) since I was 6. I had my birthday on November 30 and I won't say how old I am but let's just say that when I was a kid McDonald's had signs … [Read more...] about Birth of a Political Cartoon
Tea Party Flag (Cartoon)
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Biased About Bias (Guest Voice)
Biased About Bias by Peter Funt Mainstream media, or "lame stream" as Sarah Palin prefers it, came under increased attack during the presidential campaign, mostly among conservatives who railed against a perceived liberal tilt. "It goes without saying that there is definitely media bias," said Paul Ryan on the stump, claiming that most people in media "want a … [Read more...] about Biased About Bias (Guest Voice)
Pakistan Leader Visits Shot Girl in British Hospital
Pakistan leader visits shot girl in British hospital (via AFP) Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday visited the Pakistani schoolgirl recovering in a British hospital after she was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education. Zardari also met 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai's family at the specialist Queen Elizabeth Hospital in … [Read more...] about Pakistan Leader Visits Shot Girl in British Hospital
Mursi Course of Action (Cartoon)
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Rocky Road Ahead for Implementation of Obamacare
Rocky road ahead for implementation of Obamacare (via AFP) President Barack Obama may have defeated opponents of his landmark health care law in the courts and at the ballot box, but the sweeping reforms still face a rocky road ahead. Advocates are concerned that the funding needed to help expand coverage to 30 million uninsured Americans could take a hit… … [Read more...] about Rocky Road Ahead for Implementation of Obamacare
Quote of the Day: Bill Kristol on Conservatism Becoming a “Racket”
Our political Quote of the Day comes from conservative and Weekly Standard maven Bill Kristol who argues its time for a renewed conservative movement -- and it may take a new generation to do so. The key quote comes on where conservatism is today: And the conservative movement?—?a bulwark of American strength for the last several decades?—?is in deep disarray. Reading … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Bill Kristol on Conservatism Becoming a “Racket”
NFL Cowboys’ Brown Dies in Car Crash, Teammate Arrested
NFL Cowboys' Brown dies in car crash, teammate arrested (via AFP) NFL player Josh Brent was arrested early Saturday on drunk driving manslaughter charges in connection with a single-vehicle smash that killed Dallas Cowboys reserve Jerry Brown. According to police in the Dallas suburb of Irving the 24-year-old Brent -- named in the police report at Joshua … [Read more...] about NFL Cowboys’ Brown Dies in Car Crash, Teammate Arrested
When You Hear Pols Talk About “Reform,” Duck
Generals know that most battles are won before the fighting actually starts. They're won by the material brought to the field, the number of troops in place and troop morale. Smart pols know something similar — most of their own political battles are also won in advance. They are won by the way words and terms applied to certain issues have been shaped so as to seem acceptable … [Read more...] about When You Hear Pols Talk About “Reform,” Duck
Why Can’t Obama Behave Like a Winner?
Why can’t the President take yes for an answer? A month after voters affirmed him, why is he signaling so many concessions to a GOP in disarray? There are sightings of the Barack Obama who botched the first debate with Mitt Romney—-disengaged, distant, bogged down in details of issues rather than passionate about what’s at stake. All this goes beyond ideology and partisan … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Obama Behave Like a Winner?
Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel, First Freshman to Win Heisman Trophy
As an Aggie, Class of ‘69, I am so proud to be able to post this: Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel tonight became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, college football’s premier individual award, after setting a single-season SEC passing record. He beat out Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein for the award. Read more … [Read more...] about Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel, First Freshman to Win Heisman Trophy
Media Fail!
Dan Froomkin explains: How the Mainstream Press Bungled the Single Biggest Story of the 2012 Campaign So what is the biggest story? The fact that the Tea Party dominated Republican Party is a train wreck. Post-mortems of contemporary election coverage typically include regrets about horserace journalism, he-said-she-said stenography, and the lack of enlightening … [Read more...] about Media Fail!
Mayan Apocalypse: Panic as Fears Grow the World Will End December 21 When Mayan Calendar Stops
Are you getting nervous the closer we inch towards December 21, 2012? That's when the Mayan calendar reportedly ends and fears that the end of the world is near is spreading across the world. Doomsdayers are predicting a cataclysmic end of the Earth. Well, no use shopping until you drop for Christmas, right? Sorry, I scarcely believe this will be the end of the world. But … [Read more...] about Mayan Apocalypse: Panic as Fears Grow the World Will End December 21 When Mayan Calendar Stops
Fiscal Cliff and Rope (Cartoon)
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British Press Horrified by Royal Nurse’s Death
British press horrified by royal nurse's death (via AFP) British newspapers reeled in horror on Saturday at the news that a nurse who took a prank phone call at the hospital where Prince William's wife was being treated had been found dead. All the national papers had the story on their front page and several carried angry Internet outbursts directed at… … [Read more...] about British Press Horrified by Royal Nurse’s Death
2012’s Naughty or Nice List
2012's Naughty or Nice List by Tina Dupuy The Naughty! Former Director of the CIA, General David Petraeus: And no he doesn't make the list for having an extramarital affair with the co-author of his biography, Paula Broadwell. He makes the naughty list for being head of the CIA and choosing a mistress who clearly cannot keep a secret. Secessionists: Who likes playing … [Read more...] about 2012’s Naughty or Nice List
Restoring Confidence (Guest Voice)
Restoring Confidence by Michael Reagan Help us, we're falling and we can't get up again. Once upon a time -- in 1988 and 1998 to be exact -- the United States was the best country for a baby to be born and raised in, at least according to The Economist magazine. But the 2013 edition of the magazine's "where-to-be-born" index has us down at No. 16 -- tied with Germany … [Read more...] about Restoring Confidence (Guest Voice)
Italy’s Berlusconi Announces Fresh Run for PM
Italy's Berlusconi announces fresh run for PM (via AFP) Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday ended weeks of speculation by announcing he would run again for the job of prime minister, which he was forced out of last year. "I am running to win," the leader of the right-wing populist People of Freedom (PDL) party told journalists in Milanello, near the northern… … [Read more...] about Italy’s Berlusconi Announces Fresh Run for PM
What you need to know about the Facebook privacy vote (deadline is Monday)
After noon Pacific time Monday, Facebook will probably never again ask its customers about their privacy wishes. That's because 300 million accounts (approximately 1/3 of all accounts) must cast a "we want to have input" vote by that deadline. Less than 1 million have done so to date. Facebook set up the voting system in 2009 in response to customer complaints about ad hoc … [Read more...] about What you need to know about the Facebook privacy vote (deadline is Monday)