Can Mexico's President-elect Peña Nieto and Obama set a new tone? (via The Christian Science Monitor) As Mexico’s incoming President Enrique Peña Nieto visits newly-reelected United States President Obama today in Washington, he will try to set a new tone for the US-Mexican relationship that expands beyond drug war violence. His predecessor, Mexican … [Read more...] about Can Mexico’s President-elect Peña Nieto and Obama set a new tone?
Nude Protesters Butt In at Boehner’s Office
Some people get angry. Some people turn the other cheek. Nude protesters at House Majority Lead John Boehner did both: Some protesters dropped trou to launch a protest at House Speaker John Boehner’s office in the Longworth House Office building in Washington. U.S. Capitol Police public information officer Shennell Antrobus confirmed: “three females arrested for lewd … [Read more...] about Nude Protesters Butt In at Boehner’s Office
‘Fiscal Cliff’: Obama, Republicans Revert to Campaign Mode
'Fiscal cliff': Obama, Republicans revert to campaign mode (via The Christian Science Monitor) Three weeks after winning reelection, President Obama is returning to the campaign trail. But instead of stumping for himself, he’s pushing for tax hikes on the wealthy, in the name of deficit reduction. The president’s trip Friday to a toy factory in … [Read more...] about ‘Fiscal Cliff’: Obama, Republicans Revert to Campaign Mode
The Worst Kind of Egotists (and One Wants to be President!)
There really are people out there who believe that cooperation among people is dangerous. Really! Take this little horror coming out of the right: President-unelect Rick Santorum made his triumphant return to the Capitol on Monday afternoon and took up a brave new cause: He is opposing disabled people. Specifically, Santorum, joined by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), declared his … [Read more...] about The Worst Kind of Egotists (and One Wants to be President!)
No Bonding With This 007 (Guest Voice)
No bonding with this 007 by Richard Cohen In the new James Bond movie, "Skyfall," Daniel Craig takes off his shirt and examines his wounds. There appear to be two of them -- small holes on his skin from bullets fired at the beginning of the movie. He touches his wounds and winces. So do I. Bond is in pain from his wounds. I am in pain from all the hours he has spent in … [Read more...] about No Bonding With This 007 (Guest Voice)
Cracks in the Anti-Tax Wall
WASHINGTON -- Maybe the fever is breaking. Maybe the delirium is lifting. Maybe Republicans are finally asking themselves: What were we thinking when we put an absurdly unrealistic pledge to a Washington lobbyist ahead of our duty to the American people? I said maybe. So far, the renunciations of Grover Norquist's "Taxpayer Protection Pledge" amount to a trickle, not a … [Read more...] about Cracks in the Anti-Tax Wall
Fund a Political Cartoonist for a Year. You Can Save a Great Editorial Cartoonist – and Save our Profession Too! (Guest Voice)
Fund a political cartoonist for a year. You Can Save a Great Editorial Cartoonist - and Save our Profession Too! (Guest Voice) by Daryl Cagle Bill Day has been one of America's top political cartoonists for more than thirty years. He's won a room full of awards, and his syndicated cartoons are read by millions of newspaper readers across the country. He's also unemployed, … [Read more...] about Fund a Political Cartoonist for a Year. You Can Save a Great Editorial Cartoonist – and Save our Profession Too! (Guest Voice)
Obama Ups Campaign on Fiscal Cliff, Irks Republicans
Obama ups campaign on fiscal cliff, irks Republicans (via AFP) So much for the misty eyed, pre-election nostalgia over President Barack Obama's last-ever campaign. A few weeks on, the re-elected US leader is dusting off just retired retail politics skills, hoping to outflank Republicans over the "fiscal cliff" -- an impasse over tax hikes and spending cuts … [Read more...] about Obama Ups Campaign on Fiscal Cliff, Irks Republicans
What’s Behind McCain’s War on Rice?
A longer view suggests something much more than McCain’s last hurrah for attention. Eight years ago, when Democrats (not including Barack Obama and Joe Biden who voted to confirm her) were harrumphing about Condoleeza Rice’s appointment to the job, McCain nailed them with an accusation: "I wonder why we are starting this new Congress with a protracted debate about a … [Read more...] about What’s Behind McCain’s War on Rice?
#1ReasonWhy Women Avoid The Sexist Tech Industry
[Updated Wed] On Tuesday a Twitter hashtag -- #1ReasonWhy -- spread like maple syrup in the hot sun: runny, sticky and far-reaching. The catalyst, an innocent-sounding Monday morning tweet: Why are there so few lady game creators?— Luke Crane (@Burning_Luke) November 26, 2012 Folks, mostly women, responded to Luke's question and by the afternoon, the hashtag … [Read more...] about #1ReasonWhy Women Avoid The Sexist Tech Industry
The ‘Hard Road Back’ for One Stalwart Marine
After the explosion, Cpl. Sebastian Gallegos awoke to see the October sun glinting through the water, an image so lovely he thought he was dreaming. Then something caught his eye, yanking him back to grim awareness: an arm, bobbing near the surface, a black hair tie wrapped around its wrist. The elastic tie was a memento of his wife, a dime-store amulet that he wore on every … [Read more...] about The ‘Hard Road Back’ for One Stalwart Marine
Sen. Patty Murray Leads Revenue Charge Against Lloyd Blankfein’s Wall Street Brigade
WASHINGTON - The so-called fiscal cliff scheme is in the eye of the beholder. Conventional wisdom is being led by the business community, whose lobbying efforts are strong and loud. As a new CNN poll reveals, the full court press Wall Street has waged, seen daily on CNBC, the most watched financial cable network, is making a dent. This isn't the first campaign waged on fear … [Read more...] about Sen. Patty Murray Leads Revenue Charge Against Lloyd Blankfein’s Wall Street Brigade
Christie Falls Out of Favor with Right of Center Political Junkies
Political journalists, consultants, officeholders, and candidates are, let's be honest, junkies. They're addicted. They can never get enough of politics, political speculation, or campaigning. The object of life for many of them isn't to govern, but to win. For them, the four years between presidential elections isn't when government policies are debated and enacted, it's just … [Read more...] about Christie Falls Out of Favor with Right of Center Political Junkies
In Helping To Elect Obama, Under-30s Exercised Their Growing Influence
Just before the election, I told a friend that 2012 felt a lot like the late 60s or early 70s, or what I imagine them to have been like to an adult. Then, Vietnam. Now, Iraq/Afghanistan. Then, women's health issues and Roe v Wade. Now, women's health issues and Sandra Fluke plus trans-vaginal ultrasounds. Then Sony/Betamax. Now, Apple/iTunes and Megaupload. Then, … [Read more...] about In Helping To Elect Obama, Under-30s Exercised Their Growing Influence
Warren Rudman: A Life By the Book
It's so ironic that the title of Warren Rudman's memoir was "Combat." He was a veteran, yes. He could be pugnacious indeed, but only when forced to return fire with fire. Striking a blow with a cheap shot? Not in his lifetime. For the former New Hampshire Senator who passed away last week, by the book is what defined the career. I can think of many characteristics that sum … [Read more...] about Warren Rudman: A Life By the Book
FOX – They Can’t Handle The Truth
Guest on Fox News to Discuss Benghazi Attack Is Given a Quick Exit Defense reporter Thomas Ricks was invited on FOX news to talk about Benghazi and when he said that FOX was trying to create a controversy where there wasn't one and that FOX was just an extension of the Republican Party they cut him off. Watch: … [Read more...] about FOX – They Can’t Handle The Truth
Israel’s Government Should Fire Its Social Media Head
Truly vile for someone who has a high profile as a rep of a country. Inexplicable why the guy has not been shown the door. Israel needs to immediately remove its social media maven (find some cover story, and transfer him to another job) for this Facebook post showing him in blackface supposedly "Obama style." It's hard to find a government has allowed itself to have a … [Read more...] about Israel’s Government Should Fire Its Social Media Head
White House Upbeat on Fiscal Cliff Deal
White House upbeat on fiscal cliff deal (via AFP) The White House expressed optimism on Monday that a deal would be reached to avert the looming fiscal cliff that threatens to send the world's largest economy tumbling back into recession. President Barack Obama spoke over the weekend to Republican House Speaker John Boehner and Democratic Senator… … [Read more...] about White House Upbeat on Fiscal Cliff Deal
GOP and Benghazi (Cartoon)
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Morsi meets judges over Egypt power grab dispute
Morsi meets judges over Egypt power grab dispute (via AFP) President Mohamed Morsi met senior judges on Monday to defuse a bitter dispute over a power grab that has worsened a political crisis in Egypt less than two years after its Arab Spring revolt. The crunch talks came on the eve of planned protests by rival forces, although the Muslim Brotherhood … [Read more...] about Morsi meets judges over Egypt power grab dispute