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
Minnesota Man Shoots And Kills Intruders, Waits A Day To Call Police
As always I will try to reserve final judgement until the entire story is out but this certainly seems to go well beyond self defense to me. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Man Shoots And Kills Intruders, Waits A Day To Call Police
Noel Sheppard Upset Jamie Foxx Called Obama “Our Lord and Savior” at Soul Train Awards Show
Noel Sheppard at Newsbusters is going nuts over a comment Jamie Foxx made at the Soul Train Music Awards which aired on BET and Centric Sunday night -- "First of all, give an honor to God and our lord and savior Barack Obama." Um, I didn't realize Noel Sheppard watched BET or Centric. So, it's okay to call President Obama a Communist, a terrorist lover, a Muslim, a … [Read more...] about Noel Sheppard Upset Jamie Foxx Called Obama “Our Lord and Savior” at Soul Train Awards Show
New Normal? Low Politics for High Goals
After bitter brews of partisan rancor, Sunday morning talk shows suddenly serve us piquant eggs sunny side up. Historians and lame-duck officeholders abetted by the cultural currency of a new Lincoln movie fill the tube with talk about the traditional role of (gulp) compromise in American politics. Ideological purity is pushed offstage in favor of praising negotiation, … [Read more...] about New Normal? Low Politics for High Goals
Let’s Start Celebrating Graphic Novel Tuesday
Some people are put off by America's obsessive commercialism. They point to the incredible levels of participation in specially designated shopping days such as Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday as proof of this obsessive excess. I don't share this view. I like this kind of over-the-top peddling. I believe it's socially as well as economically animating … [Read more...] about Let’s Start Celebrating Graphic Novel Tuesday
The Once and Future Republican Party
Once upon a time in America, there was a political party whose icons were Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower. It was called the Republican Party and was born in Ripon, Wisconsin in March 1854 from remnants of the disintegrating Whig Party and other elements. This Grand Old Party, or G.O.P., was a strong believer in human rights and human dignity. Its … [Read more...] about The Once and Future Republican Party
What Is Next For The US And Iran
With the current tensions between Iran and Israel it seems likely that Iran-US relations will be a significant factor in the next Obama term. It is thus worth considering how the relationship might play out. Obviously we must insure that Iran is responsible as a world player and that the security of nations like Israel remain intact. The question is how we should deal with … [Read more...] about What Is Next For The US And Iran
Quote of the Day: Magician Penn Jillette on Donald Trumps Hair
Our Political Quote of the Day comes from magician Penn Jilette who writes about Donald Trumps hair in his new book: 'I wasn’t even going to say anything about Trump’s hair. I live in a glass house. I’ve always had ugly, out-of-style hair. Trump’s hair is a lot better than mine - but as I sat there for hours half listening to Donald carry on, it struck me exactly what his … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Magician Penn Jillette on Donald Trumps Hair
Republicans Ease On Tax as Fiscal Cliff Budget Talks Resume
Republicans ease on tax as US budget talks resume (via AFP) As Congress prepared to dive back into "fiscal cliff" talks on Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, there were encouraging signs that Republican intransigence on tax could be easing. For the second time in days, a leading Republican, this time Senator Lindsey Graham, edged toward violating … [Read more...] about Republicans Ease On Tax as Fiscal Cliff Budget Talks Resume
Morsi Seizes Broad Powers in Egypt: What Does US Do Now?
Morsi seizes broad powers in Egypt: What does US do now? (via The Christian Science Monitor) Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's decision this week to make himself above the rule of law has put the Obama administration in a tight spot. Mr. Morsi, who has links to Islamist groups looked upon with suspicion by the West, was never Washington's first choice to lead a … [Read more...] about Morsi Seizes Broad Powers in Egypt: What Does US Do Now?
Mohamed Morsi
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Another GOPer Flees Titanic: Lindsay Graham Going to Spurn Norquist to Prevent Falling of “Fiscal Cliff”
Yet another passenger of the Norquist GOP Titanic is jumping ship before it -- and perhaps the country -- goes down: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said he is ready to violate conservative activist Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge to reach a deal to avoid the looming "fiscal cliff." "I will violate the pledge, long story short, for the good of the country," … [Read more...] about Another GOPer Flees Titanic: Lindsay Graham Going to Spurn Norquist to Prevent Falling of “Fiscal Cliff”