Last week, Garry Wills -- who has made a career of evaluating America's presidents and would be presidents -- asked in the New York Review of Books: What lessons will Romney have to teach his party? The art of crawling uselessly? How to contemn 47 percent of Americans less privileged and beautiful than his family? How to repudiate the past while damaging the future? … [Read more...] about Incorrigible Romney
Humans, Bright and Dull, Both
"Fifteen hundred years ago, everybody knew that the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, everybody knew that the Earth was flat. And fifteen minutes ago, you knew that humans were alone on this planet. Imagine what you’ll know tomorrow." Agent K in Men in Black … [Read more...] about Humans, Bright and Dull, Both
Touching Reunion Between Marine And His Brother
As one person observed, if you can watch this without crying you aren't a real man. The video was posted earlier in 2012 but has since gone viral. It shows a reunion between a college basketball player (Myers Leonard) and his brother, US Marine Bailey, who served 2 combat tours. This was a surprise reunion after two years and Myers reaction is … [Read more...] about Touching Reunion Between Marine And His Brother
Second Thoughts on ‘Those Pesky Demographics’? (Updates)
UPDATE II: The New York Times has now confirmed that President Obama received the overwhelming support from those Americans who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual. To be more precise, exit polls “showed that 76 percent of voters who identified as gay supported Mr. Obama last week, and that 22 percent supported Mr. Romney." R. Clarke Cooper, the executive director of … [Read more...] about Second Thoughts on ‘Those Pesky Demographics’? (Updates)
Ryan in Denial, Where’s Romney?
Nothing ages as fast as a defeated presidential ticket (pace McCain/Palin), but the expiration date on this year’s losers has arrived faster than usual. As Barack Obama starts to shuffle a second-term Cabinet, Paul Ryan emerges from the GOP rubble to blame turnout in “urban areas” for the defeat rather than his ideas on the Budget and Medicare. “When we watched Virginia … [Read more...] about Ryan in Denial, Where’s Romney?
Congressional Republicans Beginning to Look Like a Stonewall Someone Bulldozed
Unity is only a fond memory for Republicans as they deal with new realities and political pressures from colleagues and restive constituents. John Boehner and Mitch McConnell used to be tight as ticks. No longer. Boehner is under pressure to persuade conservatives in his caucus to accept deals raising taxes and addressing an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants … [Read more...] about Congressional Republicans Beginning to Look Like a Stonewall Someone Bulldozed
State Laws Legalizing Marijuana Put Obama in a Bind: What are his Options? (Guest Voice)
State laws legalizing marijuana put Obama in a bind: What are his options? (via The Christian Science Monitor) Last Tuesday was a banner day for those seeking to ease restrictions on marijuana use. Massachusetts joined 17 other states that allow the medical use of marijuana. Voters in Washington and Colorado passed initiatives that would make their states the … [Read more...] about State Laws Legalizing Marijuana Put Obama in a Bind: What are his Options? (Guest Voice)
The Petraeus Affair: Heard Around the World
The Petraeus affair: heard around the world (via GlobalPost) From a street market in Pakistan to a newsstand in Peru, people across the globe voice their minds over America's new scandal. GlobalPost BOSTON, Mass. — Some commend David Petraeus for resigning, others scratch their heads over the fuss his affair has made, but America's usual observers — the… … [Read more...] about The Petraeus Affair: Heard Around the World
Military Sex Scandal (Cartoon)
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The Inconvenient Truths of 2012
DENVER -- Human nature and politics being what they are, Republicans will underestimate the trouble they're in, and Democrats will be eager to overestimate the strength of their post-2012 position. Begin with the GOP: As Republicans dig out from a defeat that their poll-deniers said was impossible, they need to acknowledge many large failures. Their attempts … [Read more...] about The Inconvenient Truths of 2012
John McCain and Lindsey Graham (Cartoon)
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Romney Breaks Silence in Bitter Broadside at Obama
Romney breaks silence in bitter broadside at Obama (via AFP) Mitt Romney, in his first remarks since an unexpectedly lopsided election loss to Barack Obama, blamed his defeat Wednesday on "gifts" showered by the president on his female, African-American and Hispanic supporters. A little more than a week after the election, Romney in a phone call with his … [Read more...] about Romney Breaks Silence in Bitter Broadside at Obama
Death of Florida Man Result of Obama’s Reelection?
A Key West man who told his partner that "if Barack gets re-elected, I'm not going to be around" was found dead on Nov. 8, with the words "F--- Obama!" scrawled on his will and two empty prescription bottles nearby. Read more here. Patriotism, hate, insanity, murder, rumor, hoax or just pure coincidence? You decide, or perhaps even better, wait for the results of … [Read more...] about Death of Florida Man Result of Obama’s Reelection?
The Death Of Trickle-Down Economics?
I hope Michael Tomasky is right when he says that Reaganomics died last Tuesday. Here’s something that happened in this election that has been largely overlooked but I think is a very big deal indeed. Trickle-down economics died last Tuesday. The post-election chatter has been dominated by demographics, Latinos, women, and the culture war. But economics played a strong and … [Read more...] about The Death Of Trickle-Down Economics?
President Obama Defends Susan Rice Over Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham Attacks on Benghazi
President Obama dismissed Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham's attacks on UN Ambassador Susan Rice regarding her statements about the September 11 attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. President Obama said: "If Senator McCain and Senator Graham want to go after someone, they should go after me." President Obama praised Susan Rice's exemplary service to her country in … [Read more...] about President Obama Defends Susan Rice Over Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham Attacks on Benghazi
AVfM Radio: Tales from the Infrared debuts!
Did you ever think there was a problem with the way men and women interact in geek and gaming culture? We think so too, and it's not what either the feminists or the conservative traditionalists think it is either. It's the way we demonize, marginalize, shame, and demean men and boys, and treat girls like dainty wilting flowers--and this mindset isn't just mainstream anymore, … [Read more...] about AVfM Radio: Tales from the Infrared debuts!
Is Your Re-Usable Bag Trying To Kill You ?
As someone who regularly uses the reusable grocery bags this study was not exactly encouraging. It seems they tested a bunch of bags and many of them were contaminated with all kinds of nasty bacteria up to and including E Coli. To be fair the study was sponsored by the 'American Chemistry Council' which presumably has an interest in continuing to sell plastic … [Read more...] about Is Your Re-Usable Bag Trying To Kill You ?
The David Petraeus Bimbo Eruption
WASHINGTON - As things stand right now, it's officially impossible to take the Petraeus - Broadwell - CIA - FBI - Eric Cantor heavy breathing over an alleged cyber threat seriously anymore. That it will be a major topic in President Obama's press conference today could prove a circus. Later, the agent became convinced — incorrectly, the official said — that the case had … [Read more...] about The David Petraeus Bimbo Eruption
Quote of the Day: “Americans Remain Moderate” Says Pew Research Center’s Kohut
Our political Quote of the Day comes from the Pew Research Center's Andrew Kohut, who notes that some of the poor election results for the Republican ticket was due to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney being an extremely weak candidate -- and the fact that Americans are basically moderate: Postelection talk of "lessons learned" is often exaggerated and misleading, and … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: “Americans Remain Moderate” Says Pew Research Center’s Kohut
68% Of US Voters See Global Warming As ‘Serious Problem’ (Guest Voice)
68% Of US Voters See Global Warming As ‘Serious Problem’ (via Clean Technica) This article was originally published on Climate Progress. It has been reposted with full permission (image added). Polls have consistently shown that Americans’ understanding of global warming grows with an increase in extreme weather events. In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, that … [Read more...] about 68% Of US Voters See Global Warming As ‘Serious Problem’ (Guest Voice)