I don't care who it is. Photos over the years of political candidates eating never shows their best side. They're all over the media -- and they're seldom lovely. To wit: This new AP photo of Obama inhaling a sausage: Vice President Joe Biden eating: OOPS! Wrong photo: Mitt Romney eats pork on a stick: An image that has been widely used on the … [Read more...] about Politicians While Eating Photos: NEVER a Pretty Sight (Photo Gallery)
Obama Brushes Off Israeli Pressure Over Iran
Obama brushes off Israeli pressure over Iran (via AFP) President Barack Obama likened Israeli pressure on him to draw a line in the sand over Iran's nuclear ambitions as noise he tries to ignore, according to remarks aired Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently urged the United States to establish what he called a "red line" regarding… … [Read more...] about Obama Brushes Off Israeli Pressure Over Iran
Five Ways Mitt Romney Can Still Win As Conservative Unease Grows
Is the growing conventional wisdom correct? Is Republican nominee Mitt Romney fated to be mentioned with tepidly received candidates doomed to defeat such as former Sen. Bob Dole (R) and former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis (D)? One of my favorite, most-solid political analysts is Marc Ambinder, who now writes an excellent blog on the equally excellent news magazine … [Read more...] about Five Ways Mitt Romney Can Still Win As Conservative Unease Grows
What Changed?
Over at The American Conservative Noah Millman has some observations on the swing to the Democrats the last two weeks. I have only become more convinced that what has changed the dynamics of this election has been a fundamental reevaluation not merely – or even primarily – of the two candidates, but of the two parties. This election is becoming nationalized, and it is becoming … [Read more...] about What Changed?
Will a Soldier’s Letter Change the Course of the Afghanistan War?
After being stung by criticism over their presidential nominee’s and their National Convention speakers’ lack of mention of the Afghanistan War and of the U.S. military, GOP hawks are now “urging Mitt Romney to separate himself from President Obama on Afghanistan and back an extended presence for U.S. troops in the country.” While president Obama continues to … [Read more...] about Will a Soldier’s Letter Change the Course of the Afghanistan War?
Pakistan Rejects Filmmaker Bounty as Muslims Keep Up Protest
Pakistan rejects filmmaker bounty as Muslims keep up protest (via AFP) Pakistan distanced itself Sunday from a cabinet minister's bounty for killing the maker of anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims", as protests against the movie continued from Turkey to Hong Kong. A spokesman for Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf rejected the $100,000 (75,000-euro) … [Read more...] about Pakistan Rejects Filmmaker Bounty as Muslims Keep Up Protest
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‘Made in America’: More Attractive to Manufacturers
'Made in America' more attractive to manufacturers (via AFP) Watch out China and Canada, "Made in America" has an attractive ring to it these days. Four years after the height of the financial crisis, marked by a drastic drop in salaries, the United States is again finding favor among manufacturers. Out on the campaign trail ahead of the November 6 … [Read more...] about ‘Made in America’: More Attractive to Manufacturers
(Video) SNL Satirizes Ann Romney
SNL has a new political character who had a long bit on the show: Ann Romney: As usual, it'll mostly shake down where those who like Romney think this is unfunny, or out of line, and Democrats will think it's great. Independents may be more inclined to just look at it and judge it by its comedy value. But Michelle Obama is now making herself easy pickings for SNL now that … [Read more...] about (Video) SNL Satirizes Ann Romney
(Infographic) Has the War on Drugs Failed? (Guest Voice)
Has the war on drugs failed? Is it worth pursuing? This Guest Voice infographic argues it has been a failure: … [Read more...] about (Infographic) Has the War on Drugs Failed? (Guest Voice)
GOP Hawks Wants Romney to Take Tougher Line on Afghanistan: Extended Presence of U.S. Troops
President Barack Obama has long had a problem with his Democratic Party base because rather than immediately start pulling out of Afghanistan when he came into office he continued the American commitment to ending the conflict in what he argued was a more orderly way. Now, The Hill reports, some in the GOP are pressing for Republican nominee Mitt Romney to take a more hawkish … [Read more...] about GOP Hawks Wants Romney to Take Tougher Line on Afghanistan: Extended Presence of U.S. Troops
How Mitt Romney Is Raining on the Tea Party’s Parade
In the wake of the 47 percent quake, the ground is moving under Republican Senate and House candidates who only days ago seemed to have a lock on controlling Congress. The patter of feet scrambling away can be heard in Virginia, Massachusetts and Connecticut all the way to Nevada as GOP Senate seekers distance themselves from Romney world. Says Tommy Thompson, who … [Read more...] about How Mitt Romney Is Raining on the Tea Party’s Parade
After Spain Nixes New Fiscal Deal, Catalonia Considers Independence Push
After Spain nixes new fiscal deal, Catalonia considers independence push (via The Christian Science Monitor) As if Spain didn’t have enough to contend with amid a dire economic crisis, record unemployment, social turmoil, and fading diplomatic clout, it’s now facing the destabilizing threat of breaking apart. Catalonia, the second most-powerful hub in the country … [Read more...] about After Spain Nixes New Fiscal Deal, Catalonia Considers Independence Push
Steroids (Cartoon)
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Marijuana legalization 2012: Colorado, Oregon and Washington Vote (Video Animation)
Another timely video animation from Taiwan's Next Media Animation: … [Read more...] about Marijuana legalization 2012: Colorado, Oregon and Washington Vote (Video Animation)
Capitol Steps: Mitt and Ann Romney Sing “What Does the Middle Class Do?”
Another work of genius from the Capitol Steps. The Romney's sing "What Does the Middle Class Do?" And they weigh in on Super PACS: … [Read more...] about Capitol Steps: Mitt and Ann Romney Sing “What Does the Middle Class Do?”
Pakistan Minister Offers Bounty for Anti-Islam Film-Maker
Pakistan minister offers bounty for anti-Islam film-maker (via AFP) A Pakistani government minister Saturday offered a $100,000 reward for the death of the maker of the anti-Islam film produced in the US that sparked violent protests across the Muslim world. Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour invited members of the Talban and Al-Qaeda to take part in the … [Read more...] about Pakistan Minister Offers Bounty for Anti-Islam Film-Maker
Controversy Growing Over Romney’s Univision Interview
Is Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney poised to have a new monkey wrench thrown into his attempt to win over more Latino voters? A Buzzfeed report sourced via an interview with a top Spanish-language broadcaster how whipping its way around the Internet and being reported on websites such as the New York Daily News' below could hurt if it gets more wider distribution. … [Read more...] about Controversy Growing Over Romney’s Univision Interview
Sarah Palin’s Advice to Mitt Romney: ‘Go Rogue’
Sarah Palin’s advice to Mitt Romney: 'Go rogue' (via The Christian Science Monitor) Mitt Romney has been getting lots of gratuitous advice from fellow Republicans and conservatives worried about what they see as a presidential campaign that’s slipping toward defeat. As usual, Sarah Palin is the most direct and colorful. In a statement to the Weekly … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin’s Advice to Mitt Romney: ‘Go Rogue’
The Deathscort at the Abortuary
It's timely again. And, since it's the Autumnal Equinox and the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, this is about justice and equanimity. And the danger of fanatics. click for larger image Once upon a time, I guarded all of Southern Oregon for a Woman's Right to Choose, one day a week ... This originally appeared on Saturday, October 01, … [Read more...] about The Deathscort at the Abortuary