In 1944 I was 20, old enough to fight for my country but not to vote for or against those who had sent me. I was home and a veteran before I cast my first ballot for president. Soon, storms and senior bones willing, I will perform that civic duty for the sixteenth time, casting a ballot for Barack Obama, an imperfect man who has done his best during trying times. Looking … [Read more...] about Lessons of Voting for 16 Presidents
Rudy Guiliani: To Snark or Not to Snark
I thought the world of Rudy during the early part of 9-11 disaster-bombing. But most dont seem to recall the infighting that occured over 9-11 victims' fund, nor the footdragging about the rebuilding of the towers, the caving to the developer/owner, the fight with port authority never resolved amicably, the indictment of Rudy's top cop and that cop's prison sentence, nor the … [Read more...] about Rudy Guiliani: To Snark or Not to Snark
First bin Laden Film Premieres in Time for US Vote
First bin Laden film premieres in time for US vote (via AFP) Timing is everything in show business, but the director of the first movie about the commando raid that killed Osama bin Laden doubts its television premiere Sunday will swing the US election. "SEAL Team Six: The Raid on Osama bin Laden" raised eyebrows when it was announced last month that it … [Read more...] about First bin Laden Film Premieres in Time for US Vote
Rush Limbaugh Calls New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie “A Fat Fool”
Conservative talk show titan Rush Limbaugh has called New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie a "fat fool." Details HERE on Comedy Central's "Indecision" blog. Limbaugh calling someone "fat" is the pot calling the pot a pot. … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Calls New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie “A Fat Fool”
Rudy Guiliani’s Final Transformation Into One More Screaming Partisan: Calls on Obama to Resign
How very sad for those of us who once thought of former Mayor Rudy Guiliani as "America's Mayor," or those (like yours truly) who admired him before 911 occurred due to certain qualities he displayed. After 911, Guiliani seemingly could not say a sentence without...911...("I'll have a burger and fries and here's $9.11 -- will that cover it?") but even so he was in that rare … [Read more...] about Rudy Guiliani’s Final Transformation Into One More Screaming Partisan: Calls on Obama to Resign
Obama Leads in (Almost) Foolproof Straw Poll at Legendary Paris Bar
Will Harry's bar in Paris be right again about who'll win the Presidential election? Or will it be wrong as it was only twice in every election since 1924? The latest: President Barack Obama is leading against challenger Mitt Romney in a straw poll at Harry’s Bar, an iconic Paris watering hole which has held a vote ahead of U.S. elections since 1924 and only got the … [Read more...] about Obama Leads in (Almost) Foolproof Straw Poll at Legendary Paris Bar
In US, Half of Hispanics Content with US Course: Report
In US, half of Hispanics content with US course: report (via AFP) Hispanics are increasingly content with the course the United States is on and more confident about their personal financial prospects than they were a year ago, according to a new report released Friday. The Pew Hispanic Center found that today 51 percent of the nation's largest minority express … [Read more...] about In US, Half of Hispanics Content with US Course: Report
New York’s Wildlife, Pets Suffered in Sandy Too
New York's wildlife, pets suffered in Sandy too (via AFP) From Mitik the walrus calf to Ashley the poodle, New York's wildlife, zoo animals and pets went through their share of drama during superstorm Sandy, experts and owners said Friday. While weather forecasters were warning their human audiences of the oncoming hurricane, New Yorker Richard Geist says… … [Read more...] about New York’s Wildlife, Pets Suffered in Sandy Too
Early Romney Voter Remorse?
If a majority of voters elect Mitt Romney president next Tuesday, I believe many will very soon feel a strong sense of having been fooled by his campaign rhetoric — soon feel a profound remorse about their voting choice. Indeed, I think it likely that many voters already do. This is because many voted early in key states. And these votes were cast after President Obama's … [Read more...] about Early Romney Voter Remorse?
Hillary Clinton: Diplomat or Future Head of State?
Hillary Clinton: diplomat or future head of state? (via AFP) As Hillary Clinton prepares to step down as America's top diplomat, no one quite believes she and husband Bill will disappear from the US political scene they have dominated for some two decades. Despite questions over whether the secretary of state was to blame for security lapses before … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton: Diplomat or Future Head of State?
US Uemployment Rate at 7.9 Percent for October as Economy Added 171,000 Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics latest report should bode well for President Obama with the US unemployment rate for October remaining virtually unchanged at 7.9 percent, with the economy adding 171,000 jobs. Bad news for the black community, which saw unemployment ticking up to 14.3 percent. The jobless rate for whites came in at seven percent for October and 10 percent for … [Read more...] about US Uemployment Rate at 7.9 Percent for October as Economy Added 171,000 Jobs
How Caring Can Win Obama Reelection
Cable networks, Fox included, fill up with images of people rescuing or helping one another, a media sea change from last week’s pictures of political hate and discord. How will such a psychic shift affect Tuesday’s voting? Will Romney gain as poor people are cut off from voting access or Obama benefit from being seen as more dedicated to people than politicking? The … [Read more...] about How Caring Can Win Obama Reelection
Election Prediction #2: The Senate
Yesterday I posted my prediction that the Republicans were 99% sure to keep control of the House, today I am going to offer some opinions out the outcome in the Senate. As I said with the House, I never want to say something is 100% certain because you never know what could happen in politics, but the Democrats have a strong edge in this contest. Since the membership of the … [Read more...] about Election Prediction #2: The Senate
Faux Emotional Storm after Hurricane Sandy: Some Conservatives Mad Christie Shows Statesmanship
This 'upset' over Christie's show of humanity, is the kind of invective that will be the stake through what's left of the heart of so-called far-far 'conservative' movement ... I say stake through whatever's left of heart, because Christie is clearly pulling hard for the people of his state to get every help needed. That in my book is righteous, and if 'the conservatives' … [Read more...] about Faux Emotional Storm after Hurricane Sandy: Some Conservatives Mad Christie Shows Statesmanship
Conservative Republicans Furious at New Jersey Governor Christie’s Cooperation With and Praise of Obama on Sandy
It was predictable. When New Jersey Governor Chris Christie not only worked with President Barack Obama on trying to get a handle on the devastation caused in his state by Hurricane Sandy but then dared to praise Obama for doing his job as President you knew Christie was going to come under attack and be demonized by some GOPers who believe any cooperation with or praise of a … [Read more...] about Conservative Republicans Furious at New Jersey Governor Christie’s Cooperation With and Praise of Obama on Sandy
Final Pitch for Obama, Romney: Which One Will Convince Voters about ‘Change’?
Final pitch for Obama, Romney: Which one will convince voters about 'change'? (via The Christian Science Monitor) President Obama has brought “change” back to the heart of his pitch to voters, going toe to toe with Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s competing message that he represents real change. Five days before the election, and on the first full … [Read more...] about Final Pitch for Obama, Romney: Which One Will Convince Voters about ‘Change’?
Congressional Republicans Dodge, Delay, Probably Suppressed Tax Report
Congressional Republicans dodge, delay, probably suppressed tax report Why? Because they disagree with it. So they probably put the screws on the Congressional Research Service -- a notably bipartisan agency-- to keep a lid on it. The Congressional Research Service has withdrawn an economic report that found no correlation between top tax rates and economic growth, … [Read more...] about Congressional Republicans Dodge, Delay, Probably Suppressed Tax Report
On Another Planet (Cartoon)
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Was Sandy a Wake-Up Call?
WASHINGTON -- We've had two once-in-a-century storms within the span of a decade. Hurricane Sandy seems likely to be the second-costliest storm in U.S. history, behind Hurricane Katrina. Lower Manhattan is struggling to recover from an unprecedented flood and the New Jersey coast is smashed beyond recognition. Will we finally get the message? How, at this … [Read more...] about Was Sandy a Wake-Up Call?
US Storm Damage Could Hit $50 Billion
US storm damage could hit $50 billion (via AFP) Damage from the deadly superstorm that blasted the US East Coast and shut down New York City could hit $50 billion, economists said Thursday, but the impact on the broader economy will be minor. The lion's share of the damage will be felt by New York, where physical damage in low-lying lower Manhattan… … [Read more...] about US Storm Damage Could Hit $50 Billion