'Legitimate rape' Senate hopeful says isn't quitting race (via AFP) Republican Todd Akin said Tuesday he would not drop out of his US Senate race, despite sparking outrage last month when he declared a woman's body can prevent conception in cases of "legitimate rape." "I have one purpose going into November, and that's replacing Claire McCaskill," the Democratic … [Read more...] about ‘Legitimate Rape’ Senate Hopeful Todd Akin Isn’t Quitting Race
Voter ID Delays (Cartoon)
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Dueling Speeches: Obama, Romney Offer Different Foreign Policy Visions
Dueling speeches: Obama, Romney offer different foreign policy visions (via The Christian Science Monitor) Bill Clinton is holding court in New York this week at his Clinton Global Initiative, a high-powered event that drew both presidential candidates. President Obama was in town to speak Tuesday morning at the United Nations, and Mitt Romney made a quick stop … [Read more...] about Dueling Speeches: Obama, Romney Offer Different Foreign Policy Visions
California Death Row Inmates Oppose Ban on Death Penalty In California
One of the ballot measures in California is Proposition 34 which would ban the death penalty in California. Interestingly a poll came out today showing that a majority of death penalty inmates oppose the measure. As you might imagine there are some internal reasons to the opposition which have to do with the impact of the measure on government appointed attorneys and the … [Read more...] about California Death Row Inmates Oppose Ban on Death Penalty In California
Let Us Boycott and ‘Put on Trial’ Those Who Mock Muhammad (Gomhuria, Egypt)
Is Western mockery of the Prophet Muhammad part of an organized plot to drive Muslims into an angry frenzy? For Egypt's Gomhuria, columnist Galaa Gaballah advises readers not to fall into the Western trap. Instead, Gaballah suggests a two-pronged approach. First, put the West on public trial for all of its crimes 'through the ages'; and second, boycott all products from any … [Read more...] about Let Us Boycott and ‘Put on Trial’ Those Who Mock Muhammad (Gomhuria, Egypt)
Mona Charen On Alleged Press Bias
Mona Charen takes a look at what she sees as bias in the press. Agree with her or not it's an interesting read. … [Read more...] about Mona Charen On Alleged Press Bias
A Community I Can Touch
A Community I Can Touch By Doug Bursch This portal to community, smooth to the touch. Touch, touch, touch; one finger to navigate, investigate, communicate and explore. Two fingers to zoom in and out, to center your eyes with your interests. Seeking interest as you endlessly filter; through updates, posts and tweets. Updates, posts, and tweets; endlessly searching for … [Read more...] about A Community I Can Touch
Israel Government’s Unwise Move
Correctly or not, the Israeli is giving the impression that it's taking sides in the current U.S. Presidential election. The latest incident has an aroma of plausible deniability. Very unwise (a) Democrats won't appreciate it b)the government may still have to work with Barack Obama after the election c) polls still show Jewish voters behind Obama and the Democrats. … [Read more...] about Israel Government’s Unwise Move
Report: Romney Was Only Truly Joking About Airplane Windows
New York Magazine's Dan Amira reports that it turns out that Republican Presidential candidate MItt Romney was only truly joking in his comment about airplane windows. Here's his intro: The Internet was tickled silly yesterday when it learned that Mitt Romney lacks an even basic understanding of the airplanes he has flown on probably thousands of times at this point in his … [Read more...] about Report: Romney Was Only Truly Joking About Airplane Windows
Walking Wounded in a Debate Preview
It produces an old Monty Pythonesque picture--a one-armed Barack Obama jousting with Mitt Romney on one leg as crippled caricatures of themselves. In parallel interviews, the candidates are caught in campaign clichés, denying vulnerabilities while trying to avoid further injury. Asked about the vagueness of his tax reforms and exactly which deductions and exemptions he … [Read more...] about Walking Wounded in a Debate Preview
Eurocrisis Spurs Italy’s ‘Big Baby’ Boom: Grown Children Living with Parents
Eurocrisis spurs Italy's 'big baby' boom: grown children living with parents (via The Christian Science Monitor) Gently mocked as "bamboccioni" – literally, “big babies” – or "mammone" – momma's boys – for their reluctance to fly the nest, Italian adults are living with their parents in huge numbers. But it's not simply the warm embrace of the … [Read more...] about Eurocrisis Spurs Italy’s ‘Big Baby’ Boom: Grown Children Living with Parents
A Voting Issue That Isn’t
WASHINGTON -- When Michelle Obama called voting rights "the movement of our era" in a speech Saturday night, she didn't specifically mention the Republican-led crusade for restrictive voter identification laws. She didn't have to. Her audience at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual gala dinner fully understood the context. It's hard to believe that in … [Read more...] about A Voting Issue That Isn’t
The Hypocrisy of the Bible Thumpers
Yes, I'm addicted to the blogs at The American Conservative because as a progressive I find myself in agreement with them more often than not. In most cases my agreement involves foreign policy but this is an exception: Ancient (and Modern) Ignorance Mr. Gardner, may I introduce you to Leviticus 19? Yes, I know, that’s the chapter with the funny stuff about clothing made … [Read more...] about The Hypocrisy of the Bible Thumpers
Mitt Romney Wonders Why Airplane Windows Don’t Open After Wife’s Plane Had Electrical Malfunction
In the tradition of George W. Bush, Mitt Romney wondered why the plane windows didn't open when his wife's plane had to make an emergency landing due to an electrical malfunction last week. This is the same man who schlepped his dog, Seamus, along on a family vacation on the top of their station wagon. Let me first say, I am glad no one was hurt. Los Angeles Times: Mitt … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Wonders Why Airplane Windows Don’t Open After Wife’s Plane Had Electrical Malfunction
Debate Prep (Cartoon)
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Naked Politics: Are Only the Shameless Fit to Run?
Fifty years ago, when an Eisenhower speechwriter wrote a tell-all about his White House time, JFK was disgusted. “I hope,” he told aides, “nobody here is writing that kind of book.” Nobody did. What would he have made of today’s politicians being bared 24/7, not only by books but tapes, videos, open mics and constant leaks of staff with an eye out for their own … [Read more...] about Naked Politics: Are Only the Shameless Fit to Run?
GOP Backer Adelson Accused of Commandeering Israel’s Media Market
GOP backer Adelson accused of commandeering Israel's media market (via The Christian Science Monitor) Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson grabbed the spotlight in the US earlier this year for making multi-million dollar campaign contributions to Republican presidential candidates on the bet that their policies would better jibe with those of Israeli Prime Minister … [Read more...] about GOP Backer Adelson Accused of Commandeering Israel’s Media Market
Romney-Ryan Campaign Kicks Off 3-day Ohio Bus Tour
Romney-Ryan campaign kicks off 3-day Ohio bus tour (via AFP) Mitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan rolled out Monday on a three-day bus tour across Ohio, a battleground state seen as critically important for the Republican ticket's White House hopes. Trailing President Barack Obama in national polls as well as in most swing states after a difficult week, … [Read more...] about Romney-Ryan Campaign Kicks Off 3-day Ohio Bus Tour
POLITICO/George Washington University Battleground Poll: Obama Takes 3 Point Lead Over Romney
As we've often noted here, polls are see-saws or, another comparison, snapshots in time that can change as starkly as a scene a minute later. But the latest POLITICO/George Washington University Battleground Poll has some good news for President Barack Obama, bad news for Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney, and a warning flag for those who suggest the race is somehow … [Read more...] about POLITICO/George Washington University Battleground Poll: Obama Takes 3 Point Lead Over Romney
Doing What’s Right For America- Not So Hard
We keep hearing about the fiscal cliff and how hard it will to attack the deficits and national debt, yet keep the economy growing. This is because of the painful choices that lie ahead for our political leaders that they are reluctant to consider. We also hear how our political parties are controlled by their fringes and won’t compromise on ideologically based positions. If … [Read more...] about Doing What’s Right For America- Not So Hard