Maybe the limitations of the camera used to -- surreptitiously -- film Romney revealed more about Romney than all the fanciest in-studio cameras ever have. Or maybe it's just Richard Brody's genius that he gets it. ... So it is with politicians, too, who—especially now, in the age of instant video and constant reporting—often appear even more leached of their humanity, … [Read more...] about Romney Revealed on a Tiny Screen
Can Los Angeles Ban Medical Marijuana Shops? Voters Set to Decide.
Can Los Angeles ban medical marijuana shops? Voters set to decide. (via The Christian Science Monitor) Activists here have qualified a measure for the March ballot that would repeal a Los Angeles City Council ban on medical-marijuana outlets. With medical-marijuana laws in 17 states – and three more states considering legalization for recreational use – Los … [Read more...] about Can Los Angeles Ban Medical Marijuana Shops? Voters Set to Decide.
Romney And 47 Pie Chart (Cartoon)
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Why Did Chick-fil-A Cross the Road, Pull Funds for Gay Marriage Foes?
Why did Chick-fil-A cross the road, pull funds for gay marriage foes? (via The Christian Science Monitor) After enduring a major public-relations tsunami this summer, Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based sandwich shop that’s closed on Sundays, says it will end its decade-long corporate support of culture-warrior groups that oppose gay marriage. "Going forward, our … [Read more...] about Why Did Chick-fil-A Cross the Road, Pull Funds for Gay Marriage Foes?
Replenishment Candidate (Cartoon)_
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Does Romney Dislike America?
E.J. DIONNE COLUMN (FOR IMMEDIATE PRINT AND WEB RELEASE. Normally advance for Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, and thereafter.) (For Dionne clients only) By E.J. DIONNE JR. WASHINGTON -- The most incisive reaction to Mitt Romney's disparaging comments about 47 percent of us came from a conservative friend who emailed: "If I were you, I'd wonder why Romney hates … [Read more...] about Does Romney Dislike America?
What Happens in Vagueness Stays in Vagueness (Cartoon)
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The Truth About The Economy
The World economy in the 20th century was built on credit. Paying the interest required constant growth which in turn required cheap oil. The real problem is that cheap oil is gone. What none of the politicians is telling us is that we are going to have at best a steady state economy. That's why QE3 won't work. Jeff Rubin explains. The Fed’s aim to stir the economy by … [Read more...] about The Truth About The Economy
‘Robin Hood Obama’?
One day after the revelation of a videotape in which Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said that the 47% of US taxpayers who did not pay income tax were dependent people who would not vote for him, an audiotape of President Barack Obama applauding "redistribution...at least at a certain level," has surfaced. The tape is from an event that took place at Loyola … [Read more...] about ‘Robin Hood Obama’?
Every Parent Should Read Gladwell’s Profile of Sandusky and Other Sexual Predators
Malcolm Gladwell dissects the sexual molestation horrors perpetrated by Jerry Sandusky and his ilk here. It's astounding the degree of patient planning and trust-building to which these monsters devote themselves to gain the trust of their victims and their parents. I am convinced this is not an isolated phenomenon. During her public school career, our daughter had two male … [Read more...] about Every Parent Should Read Gladwell’s Profile of Sandusky and Other Sexual Predators
David Brooks on ‘Thurston Howell Romney’
After an extensive overview of how many Americans, of every class, receive federal support or subsidies in various ways and how Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney could talk about that fact in more sensitive ways, conservative columnist David Brooks concludes: Personally, I think [Romney's] a kind, decent man who says stupid things because he is pretending to be … [Read more...] about David Brooks on ‘Thurston Howell Romney’
Gaffes, Cell Phones and Social Media (Guest Voice)
Gaffes, Cell Phones and Social Media by Carl Golden If you've ever gotten caught up in watching one of those 1940's spy movies on cable television, you're familiar with the scene in which the two agents meet in a seedy hotel room in the dark of night to exchange secrets and, when one of them starts to talk, the other warns: "Sssh, even the walls have ears." In today's … [Read more...] about Gaffes, Cell Phones and Social Media (Guest Voice)
(Video) Democratic Super PAC Priorities USA Priorities Uses Romney’s Secret Tape “Victims” Theme in Ad
Democrats running across the country are seizing on Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney controversial comments that surfaced in secret video from a behind-closed-doors video. The Huffington Post: Priorities USA Action, a super PAC supporting President Barack Obama, released an ad Wednesday using secret footage of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney dismissing … [Read more...] about (Video) Democratic Super PAC Priorities USA Priorities Uses Romney’s Secret Tape “Victims” Theme in Ad
Romney Unplugged (Cartoon)
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Fresh Protests as Prophet Cartoons Fuel Muslim Fury
Fresh protests as prophet cartoons fuel Muslim fury (via AFP) Fresh protests erupted in the Muslim world Wednesday over an anti-Islam film as a French magazine poured fuel on the fire with the publication of obscene cartoons showing the Prophet Mohammed. France braced for a backlash from the cartoons, stepping up security at its embassies and banning … [Read more...] about Fresh Protests as Prophet Cartoons Fuel Muslim Fury
Is Ryan in Romney’s 47 Percent?
The latest hoof-in-mouth uproar raises a philosophical question: As Romney divides the country into makers and moochers, into which category does Paul Ryan fall? As he railed earlier this year against 47 percent of Americans “who are dependent upon government,” did Romney have any notion that his future running mate might fit the description? Ryan, a former devotee of Ayn … [Read more...] about Is Ryan in Romney’s 47 Percent?
(Video) The FULL Controversial Secret Video of the Romney Fundraiser
Much has been written -- here and elsewhere --about the secret video of Mitt Romney talking candidly at a fundraiser in Florida. Mother Jones has now released it in full. Rather than write one more word analyzing and opining, here is the complete video below. GO HERE to read Mother Jone's explanation of it (including some pauses). And judge for yourself: Part … [Read more...] about (Video) The FULL Controversial Secret Video of the Romney Fundraiser
Are Democratic Moles Bringing Down Romney?
It just HAS to be how it happened: TO: Bob Shrum, James Carville, Ed Schultz and Democratic National Committee staff. FROM: Howard Schmidlap, President, Political Sandbaggers Corp., Oriskiny Falls, N.Y. RE: Your success as moles in the Romney campaign. Kudos to all of you. As America's most successful political sabotage expert, I need to congratulate you on how … [Read more...] about Are Democratic Moles Bringing Down Romney?
Standing Up for Teachers
WASHINGTON -- Teachers are heroes, not villains, and it's time to stop demonizing them. It has become fashionable to blame all of society's manifold sins and wickedness on "teachers unions," as if it were possible to separate these supposedly evil organizations from the dedicated public servants who belong to them. News flash: Collective bargaining is not the problem, … [Read more...] about Standing Up for Teachers
Obama Raps Romney on “Victims’ Comment
Obama raps Romney on 'victims' comment (via AFP) Barack Obama said presidents must represent all of America, not just their own core voters, capitalizing on Mitt Romney's gaffe that 47 percent of his countrymen were tax-dodging "victims." Obama took the high road but aimed a shot at Romney, who was still trying to regroup after the release of secret… … [Read more...] about Obama Raps Romney on “Victims’ Comment