A while back I had a rather interesting discussion with a liberal friend of mine. While we sometimes disagree on political issues (and sometimes agree) we remain good friends who enjoy debating with each other. One thing we particularly enjoy is discussing the more idiotic behaviors of the extremists on both sides of the political spectrum. By extremists we mean not the … [Read more...] about Liberal And Conservatives On The Presidency
Holier-Than Thou Critics have Nothing on Lance Armstrong (de Volkskrant, The Netherlands)
Why is the world hyperventilating over the fact that an athlete used performance enhancing drugs at a time when everyone in his sport was doing the same? For de Volkskrant of the Netherlands, columnist Bert Wagendorp writes that every so often, the sports world needs someone to embody the evil that almost everyone in it is tainted by - and right now, that's Lance … [Read more...] about Holier-Than Thou Critics have Nothing on Lance Armstrong (de Volkskrant, The Netherlands)
George McGovern Enters Hospice
He is not expected to live long. A case where politics no longer apply May he and his family find peace at this difficult time. … [Read more...] about George McGovern Enters Hospice
Obama’s Task Tonight
WASHINGTON -- First, he has to show up. Then, in his second debate with Mitt Romney, President Obama needs to offer not just history lessons and dire warnings, but also a hopeful vision for the next four years. It would be hard for Obama to turn in a worse performance Tuesday night at Hofstra University than he did at the first debate in Denver. All he has to do is … [Read more...] about Obama’s Task Tonight
Obama Debate Prep (Cartoon)
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Our Air Force Special Operations Forces: From ‘Operation Rice Bowl’ to ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’
Do you remember Operation Enduring Freedom? How about Operation Desert Storm? Of course we all know the first military “operation” above. It is the still ongoing and longest military conflict the United States has ever been involved in: The Afghanistan War. The second one is clearly the “code name” given to the offensive phase of the so-called First Gulf War (17 January … [Read more...] about Our Air Force Special Operations Forces: From ‘Operation Rice Bowl’ to ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’
Clinton Takes Responsibility for Handling of Libya Attack
Clinton takes responsibility for handling of Libya attack (via AFP) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she takes the blame for any shortcomings in the handling of an attack last month on the US mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi. "I take responsibility," she said, according to the news networks CNN and Fox, which interviewed her during a visit to the … [Read more...] about Clinton Takes Responsibility for Handling of Libya Attack
The Independent Run Down
Some MUST READS for independents and centrists HERE. … [Read more...] about The Independent Run Down
The Candy Crowley Kerfuffle
WASHINGTON - Make sure you tip toe around our elite establishment candidates, Ms. Crowley. They've agreed to certain rules, as has "the commission," so you don't want to go rogue and actually follow up on their canned answers, because Mr. Cool and Mr. Ice might get thrown off their game. The agreement for Tuesday's town hall has now been leaked [h/t Mediaite]. 2012 … [Read more...] about The Candy Crowley Kerfuffle
USA Today/Gallup Poll: Swing States Poll: Women push Romney into lead
Does President Barack Obama have a "firewall" in swing states? Some pollsters and analysts say yes -- but the latest USA Today/Gallup Swing States poll suggests that if its a fire wall that must mean flames are flickering inside. One reason for the Romney surge: he's peeling off Obama's advantage with women. Mitt Romney leads President Obama by five percentage points … [Read more...] about USA Today/Gallup Poll: Swing States Poll: Women push Romney into lead
Kids Quiz US Hopefuls, But Romney’s a No-Show
Kids quiz US hopefuls, but Romney's a no-show (via AFP) It appears Mitt Romney is too busy running for president of the United States to talk about the most embarrassing moment in his life. Or to reveal how he copes with a broken heart. Producers of a unique children's news special that enables young Americans to question the presidential candidates had… … [Read more...] about Kids Quiz US Hopefuls, But Romney’s a No-Show
Obama-Romney Debate via Song (Video Animation)
Politicians give us a song and dance but here -- thanks to Taiwaan's Next Media Animation -- you have President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney making their pitches in song: … [Read more...] about Obama-Romney Debate via Song (Video Animation)
Some Thoughts On Benghazi
It's been fairly obvious that the investigations and political speech on the deadly incident in Benghazi have been pure politics. Rudi Giuliani admitted as much: During an appearance on CNN’s Starting Point on Monday, the former New York City mayor argued that the administration is purposely delaying investigations into the incident until after the election to “cover up” its … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts On Benghazi
Do Debates Really Matter ?
Some interesting thoughts from CNN on how much impact debates really have. The New Yorker takes a look at the impact of debates on the polls. I tend to doubt the impact of debates overall. Absent a major meltdown they don't really serve to swing the undecided, though as the last couple of debates suggest they can rally the troops. What do you think ?? … [Read more...] about Do Debates Really Matter ?
Koch To Voters: Obey. Or Else.
Last week there was a story in the news about a Florida billionaire developer who told his employees they would lose their jobs if Obama were reelected. Yesterday stories appeared about a letter Koch Industries sent 50,000 of its own employees and contractors saying much the same thing, and also warning of job losses if other Democratic candidates won their elections. Other … [Read more...] about Koch To Voters: Obey. Or Else.
Children’s advocate Malala Yousafzai (Cartoon)
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A Candidate You’d Want to Have a Beer With
For decades, pundits analyzing political candidates comment on whether the candidate is someone Joe Q. Public would want to have a beer with. This is felt to be an important quality for a politician, as it shows that he or she is down to earth and able to connect with ordinary people. Looking at the current presidential and vice presidential candidates, which one would an … [Read more...] about A Candidate You’d Want to Have a Beer With
Poll: Romney Making Big Inroads With Florida’s Hispanic Voters
Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney is now making big inroads with the all-important state of Florida's Hispanic voters: Mitt Romney is closing the gap on President Barack Obama among likely Hispanic Florida voters, a majority of whom say they’re not better off than four years ago, according to a new Florida International University/Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald … [Read more...] about Poll: Romney Making Big Inroads With Florida’s Hispanic Voters
With Romney in the Lead, Obama Needs to Step Up his Debate Game (Guest Voice)
With Romney in the lead, Obama needs to step up his debate game (via The Christian Science Monitor) Like the New York Yankees without Derek Jeter, President Obama is going to have to step up his game in the presidential debate with the newly-ascendant Mitt Romney this week. Everybody expects this, as campaign surrogates from both camps emphasized Sunday on the TV … [Read more...] about With Romney in the Lead, Obama Needs to Step Up his Debate Game (Guest Voice)
Ben Affleck’s ARGO, Benghazi, and the Double Standard of Bush and Reagan
WASHINGTON - Sometimes a film meets with an event in history and the fusing becomes a moment meant to teach. Ben Affleck's spectacularly entertaining ARGO is that film, coming in the aftermath of the Benghazi terrorist attack. The suspense collides with darkly hilarious moments helping you survive the drama on a sled of emotions, the larger plot some of us remember all too … [Read more...] about Ben Affleck’s ARGO, Benghazi, and the Double Standard of Bush and Reagan