Most reasonably objective viewers (and even a few conservative ones) scored the third and final presidential debate as a solid win for Obama. After his widely panned performance in the first debate, the president rallied to take the best-of-three series. But presidential politics isn't as simple as a baseball playoff, as we'll see. In that third debate, Obama never looked … [Read more...] about Third Debate Recap: Obama vs. the Land Shark
Of Horses, Bayonets and Aircraft Carriers (Updated)
An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 11 flies above aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Enterprise is completing its final scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater … [Read more...] about Of Horses, Bayonets and Aircraft Carriers (Updated)
Play The Tea Party Card, Stupid!
For years the Republicans have been winning elections by playing the "liberal card." They have turned this generic, largely meaningless description of a political worldview into a pejorative evoking all the failures of big government without evoking any of its successes. This proven campaigning technique has me wondering: Why aren't Democrats playing the "Tea Party card" … [Read more...] about Play The Tea Party Card, Stupid!
America’s Middle Class: An Endangered Species?
America's middle class: An endangered species? (via GlobalPost) After losing ground for four decades, middle America increasingly looks doomed. Here's how it happened. David Case BOSTON — Meet Mr. and Ms. Median America. Or perhaps you already know them. His name is likely to be Michael. Hers, Jennifer. They’re 37 years old, and live in a detached home, … [Read more...] about America’s Middle Class: An Endangered Species?
Romney Faces Backlash over Candidate’s Rape Gaffe
Romney faces backlash over candidate's rape gaffe (via AFP) White House hopeful Mitt Romney on Wednesday sought to distance himself from controversial remarks on rape made by a fellow Republican that drew fire less than two weeks ahead of election day. Anti-abortion Senate candidate Richard Mourdock's statement that pregnancy caused by rape was "something … [Read more...] about Romney Faces Backlash over Candidate’s Rape Gaffe
Republican Indiana Senate Candidate Mourdock Sparks Firestorm: Conception From Rape ‘Is Something That God Intended’
Yet another Republican has sparked a mini-firestorm over comments about women and rapte -- this one in a close Senate race. GOPers are now trying to play defense and distance themselves from his remarks, but not repudiate him since they want and need the Senate seat and Democrats are jumping all over the comments: Richard Mourdock, the Indiana Republican Senate candidate, … [Read more...] about Republican Indiana Senate Candidate Mourdock Sparks Firestorm: Conception From Rape ‘Is Something That God Intended’
Apololgy Tour
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From Pot to Gay Marriage, US Voters Have Lots to Decide
From pot to gay marriage, US voters have lots to decide (via AFP) From legalizing pot and gay marriage to wiping outdated segregation laws off Alabama's state constitution, US voters have a lot more to decide next month than simply picking the next president. Voters in 27 states will face 172 different state-wide measures and scores of local initiatives when … [Read more...] about From Pot to Gay Marriage, US Voters Have Lots to Decide
The Third Obama Romney Debate: One of Three Milestones
The consensus on the third Presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney is that Obama won. And the three debates in a country that increasingly views politics as a kind of political professional wrestling could prove to be seen as milestones. Key truths came from Time's Mark Halperin, and the University of Virginia political scientist … [Read more...] about The Third Obama Romney Debate: One of Three Milestones
It Is Time For Baby Banks
It was one hundred years ago that the United States Supreme Court ruled that Standard Oil company was too big and had to be broken up into smaller elements. The decision was based on the idea that Standard Oil controlled too much of the market and that it was not healthy for them to have such a monoply, especially in such a critical industry. Almost thirty years ago a … [Read more...] about It Is Time For Baby Banks
Italy Revisits Dark Ages ?
A court in Italy has sentenced scientists to prison for failing to *predict an earthquake*. In case nobody told the court, you CANNOT PREDICT EARTHQUAKES yet.............. … [Read more...] about Italy Revisits Dark Ages ?
Candidates Avoid Mid-East But Hamas Exults
A game changer may be quietly emerging in the Israeli-Palestinian deadlock, even as the Mid-East region gets less attention in the US and was almost absent from the Presidential debates. The ruler of Qatar, a close American ally that houses the region’s largest US military bases, advanced the first pawn with Tuesday’s unexpected overture to the ostracized Hamas in the Gaza … [Read more...] about Candidates Avoid Mid-East But Hamas Exults
Video Animation: Obama Romney Third Debate: Obama Wins, Romney Agrees
Another great ripped-from-the-headlines video animation by Taiwan's Next Media Animation: … [Read more...] about Video Animation: Obama Romney Third Debate: Obama Wins, Romney Agrees
Debate Shock: How Romney Beat Obama
WASHINGTON - It was brilliant strategy and it worked, especially with the media, who was always going to take the lead. It's "peace through strength," the Mitt Romney edition. But talk about water's edge. If last night proved anything conclusively it's how close the big two corporate parties are to one another, the Huffington Post screen capture above sheer perfection. It … [Read more...] about Debate Shock: How Romney Beat Obama
Romney Doesn’t Get to Kiss His Sister
A tie, sports fans say, is like kissing your sister. Playing not to lose in the final debate, Mitt Romney ended up smooching a maiden aunt. So much for deep analysis but, with two weeks to go, will Barack Obama’s clear victory on foreign affairs make the difference in a close election? To avoid gaffes, Romney resorted to head-nodding as a strategy and was rewarded with … [Read more...] about Romney Doesn’t Get to Kiss His Sister
Early Planetary Reaction to U.S. Presidential Debate on Foreign Policy (France, Britain, Israel, Canada)
The planet's intellectual temperature on the third and last U.S. presidential debate will take a few days to fully seep out, but we have dug up enough to to get a sense of what is to come. First, it seems that some of our European allies felt left out of last night's conversation. For France's Liberation , in a column headlined Europe Warrants Just One 'Derogatory Reference' … [Read more...] about Early Planetary Reaction to U.S. Presidential Debate on Foreign Policy (France, Britain, Israel, Canada)
Who Won Presidential Debate? Both Obama and Romney, Maybe (Guest Voice)
Who won presidential debate? Both Obama and Romney, maybe. (via The Christian Science Monitor) President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney each used Monday night’s third and final debate to try to close the deal with a divided American electorate. In a debate without any glaring gaffes and largely held in a more congenial tone than the combative … [Read more...] about Who Won Presidential Debate? Both Obama and Romney, Maybe (Guest Voice)
Horses and Bayonets (Cartoon)
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Third Obama Romney Debate: Obama Comeback? (Extensive News Media and Weblog Roundup of Debate Reaction) UPDATE 2
NOTE: This post done last night with its updates today is being moved closer to the top due to continued interest. The third, final Presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romnmey is now over. (Read the live blogging by TMV's Pat Edaburn HERE). And. as the University of Virginia's ace political scientist Larry Sabato … [Read more...] about Third Obama Romney Debate: Obama Comeback? (Extensive News Media and Weblog Roundup of Debate Reaction) UPDATE 2
Romney vs Obama, The Final Round
First off, in case you missed it, The Houston Chronicle endorsed Mitt Romney for President on Sunday. Yes. I will give you a moment. Texas on the Potomac has a copy of the print edition here. It said in part it: Like so many others, we were captivated by the Illinois senator’s soaring rhetoric and energized by his promise to move American politics beyond partisan gridlock … [Read more...] about Romney vs Obama, The Final Round