The poll average charts at Pollster and Real Clear Politics both show the swift rise of Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the light of last week's debate and his move to the center -- and President Barack Obama's breathtakingly swift descent. Pollster: Real Clear Politics: … [Read more...] about Pollster and Real Clear Politics Poll Average Charts Show Swift Romney Ascent
Romney’s Foreign Policy, Fact-Free as Usual
The GOP candidate’s statesmanship speech gets a familiar response. “If Romney has a foreign policy strategy,” says an expert, “he still has not told us what it is.” Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright sums it up: “Full of platitude and free of substance.” So what else is new? On the weekend of a polling bump, Mitt Romney offers a fantasy version of foreign … [Read more...] about Romney’s Foreign Policy, Fact-Free as Usual
Global Warming: What Do You Think ?
I know it is often at your peril that one wades into the waters of a topic like this but I thought it might be interesting to see what we thought on various topics Personally I adopt (perhaps not surprisingly) a fairly moderate position on the topic. Unlike some on the right (e.g, Limbaugh et al) I do believe global warming is real. There clearly has been an increase in … [Read more...] about Global Warming: What Do You Think ?
Pakistan Child Rights Activist Shot in Head: Doctors
Pakistan child rights activist shot in head: doctors (via AFP) The Pakistani Taliban shot a teenage children's rights activist in the head on her school bus to avenge her campaigns for the right to an education in the militants' former stronghold of Swat. Many in Pakistan reacted with shock and revulsion to the shooting on Tuesday of 14-year-old Malala … [Read more...] about Pakistan Child Rights Activist Shot in Head: Doctors
Romney Plunges Towards the Center While Obama Plunges South
And so campaign 2012 has produced a big one for the history books: an apparent race-transforming, 90-minute debate that saw Republican nominee Mitt Romney successfully and abruptly plunge towards the center — and President Barack plunge south. Obama's political thud was so loud it sounded like Chris Christie belly-flopping in a swimming pool. What happened so suddenly to … [Read more...] about Romney Plunges Towards the Center While Obama Plunges South
Jerry Sandusky Gets at Least 30 Years in Prison, but Case isn’t Closed Yet
Jerry Sandusky gets at least 30 years in prison, but case isn't closed yet (via The Christian Science Monitor) Child molester Jerry Sandusky, sentenced Tuesday to 30 to 60 years, is likely spend the rest of his life in prison – assuming the conviction of the the former Penn State football coach sticks. A probable appeal, plus at least three civil suits filed … [Read more...] about Jerry Sandusky Gets at Least 30 Years in Prison, but Case isn’t Closed Yet
Libya Consulate Was Invaded, Torched by Armed Mob: US
Libya consulate was invaded, torched by armed mob: US (via AFP) Dozens of armed men invaded the US consulate in Benghazi last month setting it on fire and hunting down staff, US officials said in a dramatic, detailed account of the deadly assault in Libya. There had been no intelligence to warn that an attack was in the works and in the hours before the … [Read more...] about Libya Consulate Was Invaded, Torched by Armed Mob: US
Of Zingers, Gaffes and Untruths in Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debates.
Perhaps as damning a testament to our collective political culture as the possibility that the biggest liar may become our next president, is our clear, collective recollection of and amusement at gaffes, zingers, "Oops'," one-liners, missteps, gotchas, etc. that occur during our nation’s most important and consequential debates: the quadrennial vice-presidential and … [Read more...] about Of Zingers, Gaffes and Untruths in Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debates.
Washington State Treated To Northern Lights Display
If you associate "Northern Lights" with the Arctic Circle, you're not alone. But this week Washington State (and other parts of the U.S.) got in on the act, due to unusual solar activity (coronal mass ejection) last week. The View From Roche Harbor on San Juan Island Chris Teren spent Monday night at Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. "I set up a Nikon D700 DSLR on … [Read more...] about Washington State Treated To Northern Lights Display
The Man In The Orchestra Pit
Big Bird is that Roger Ailes moment of 'Orchestra Pit Theory': "If you have two guys on a stage and one guy says, 'I have a solution to the Middle East problem,' and the other guy falls in the orchestra pit, who do you think is going to be on the evening news?" Sesame Workshop Response to Campaign Ads Sesame Workshop The Sesame Workshop Blog Sesame Workshop is a … [Read more...] about The Man In The Orchestra Pit
Report: President Obama Thought He Won Denver Presidential Debate, Despite Ignoring Debate Preparation Advice
Toby Harnden reports that President Obama "did not take his debate preparation seriously, ignored the advice of senior aides and walked off the stage in Denver believing he had got the better of Mitt Romney." Um, really? If that's true and he thought he had gotten the better of Mitt Romney, then I have to say he must have been on something. That speaks to a certain level of … [Read more...] about Report: President Obama Thought He Won Denver Presidential Debate, Despite Ignoring Debate Preparation Advice
Quote of the Day 2: Why Obama Supporters Should Take a Deep Breath or Meditate
Our second Quote of the Day comes via New York Magazine's Dan Amira who says that with the slew of negative polling coming in showing Republican Presidential nominee surging in some polls, pulling ahead of Barack Obama in others, and starting to reduce or obliterate Obama's advantage with some key voting groups(such as women), Obama supporters should just take a deep breath and … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day 2: Why Obama Supporters Should Take a Deep Breath or Meditate
Parasites (Cartoon)
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The Perils Of The Barney Generation
One of the hallmarks of a civilized society is how they treat their less fortunate members. From the earliest days of American society we have tried to meet that noble goal. There has always been an unspoken understanding that ‘Society should provide the less fortunate with their basic needs’. This goal is correct and proper and I strongly support the basic premise. However … [Read more...] about The Perils Of The Barney Generation
15 Most Underrated People In New Media
With the campaign getting a bit surreal, I thought I might highlight some people you should know. Today I got inspired when Marc Lamont Hill published a piece at the Huffington Post entitled "The 15 Most Overrated White People." So, then local radio show host Michael Berry on NewsTalk 750am , decided to take calls to list the "15 Most Overrated Black People." It was all so … [Read more...] about 15 Most Underrated People In New Media
Demographics Against Romney, Enthusiasm an Issue for Obama [Updated]
WASHINGTON - Chicago, you've got a problem. After the debate where Romney left the wingnuttery that won the nomination behind to embrace his inner Governor Mitt, it has now become acute. Only 73 percent who support Obama say they are “extremely likely” to vote, compared to 86 percent who back Romney. Likewise, 84 percent of Republicans say they are extremely likely to vote, … [Read more...] about Demographics Against Romney, Enthusiasm an Issue for Obama [Updated]
Climate of Fear Takes Hold in France’s Jewish community
Climate of fear takes hold in France's Jewish community (via AFP) In this Paris suburb often dubbed "Little Jerusalem" for its vibrant Jewish community, a climate of fear is taking hold as police expose networks of Islamic extremists planning anti-Semitic attacks. Sarcelles, a community of 60,000 in the northern suburbs of Paris, has been at the centre of an … [Read more...] about Climate of Fear Takes Hold in France’s Jewish community
Are We An Etch A Sketch Electorate?
Will the American electorate prove to have Etch A Sketch brains when it comes to elections as many cynical politicians and policy wonks seem to believe? Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney has done his sudden makeover as friendly caring moderate now that November 4th is near. But he is still the candidate who has wholeheartedly endorsed the Ryan Budget and plans to … [Read more...] about Are We An Etch A Sketch Electorate?
Quote of the Day: Will the Democrats Throw the Election Away?
Andrew Sullivan created a lot of buzz with his blunt post "Did Obama Just Throw the Election Away?" Our political Quote of the Day comes from NBC's First Read which raises an issue which raises THIS issue: Will the Democrats throw the election away? Or, rather, I would ask, will the Democrats throw the election away again? *** The enthusiasm gap: The aftermath from the … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Will the Democrats Throw the Election Away?
Afternoons Live With Dave Diamond
As I mentioned in a posting last week I think one of the best aspects of the internet are sites like I Heart Radio. For those not familiar with the site (and well used mobile application) it allows you to listen to radio stations from all across the country, often giving you a real treat that would otherwise be unavailable. It is in that spirit that I am here to suggest … [Read more...] about Afternoons Live With Dave Diamond