Clint Eastwood, that American icon, just like John Wayne, at the age of 82 -- ten years older than this old codger -- did a fabulous job at the Republican National Convention last night. His delivery, his coherence, his presence, his style, his memory, his humor, everything was just superb, just like John Wayne would have been. I wish that when I am 82, I could be one … [Read more...] about Hoping to Be Like Clint Eastwood When I Hit 82
Romney Victory would be a Poisoned Chalice (Der Standard, Austria)
If Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan do manage to get themselves elected in November, will they find it impossible to govern thanks to the campaign they and their supporters have run? For Austria's Der Standard, columnist Eric Frey writes that in turning his back on moderation and picking Paul Ryan as a running mate, Mitt Romney may have set the stage for another frustrating four years … [Read more...] about Romney Victory would be a Poisoned Chalice (Der Standard, Austria)
Republican and Democratic Conventions Share Safe Skies
In a very similar announcement as the one relating to the Republican National Convention, the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command have just announced that U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters “will protect the skies during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.” Not only will Air Force fighter jets … [Read more...] about Republican and Democratic Conventions Share Safe Skies
Latest But Not Last Romney
Accepting the nomination he chased rightward for two years, Mitt Romney tacked hard to the middle last night, leaving behind all those versions of himself who had gone head to head with Santorum, Gingrich, Bachmann and Cain in spewing Obama hatred. Prime-time viewers met this swell guy, great family man, patriot who had been wishing Barack Obama well in restoring American … [Read more...] about Latest But Not Last Romney
Rush Limbaugh’s Predictable Reaction to Clint Eastwood’s GOP Appearance
Yes, you could predict (couldn't you?) what Rush Limbaugh would say about Clint Eastwood's political/comedic riff at last night's Republican convention. He thought it was great and bold and here's why. Many others didn't quite feel the same way. … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh’s Predictable Reaction to Clint Eastwood’s GOP Appearance
In This World III
Tuskegee Airman Dabney N. Montgomery signs a movie poster before the public showing of the movie Red Tails on the flight deck of the Intrepid during Air Force Week 2012, in New York City, Aug. 20, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock) From N.Y. State Senator Bill Perkins’ web site: Dabney N. Montgomery was born in Selma, Alabama on April 18, 1923, to Dred … [Read more...] about In This World III
Beau Biden Supports Criminal Women?
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, and the fact that even Delaware's own officials admit that women commonly use false allegations to gain an advantage in family law cases, or for simple harassment purposes, Beau Biden, Delaware Attorney General and son of the Vice President of the United States, not only denies that false allegations are a serious problem in … [Read more...] about Beau Biden Supports Criminal Women?
The Daily Show: “RNC 2012 – The Road to Jeb Bush 2016 – Mitt Romney: A Human Being Who Built That” (Video)
Jon Stewart shows you (his version of) Mitt Romney's biographical convention film: The Daily Show with Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cRNC 2012 - The Road to Jeb Bush 2016 - Mitt Romney: A Human Being Who Built Thatwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical Humor & Satire BlogThe Daily Show on Facebook … [Read more...] about The Daily Show: “RNC 2012 – The Road to Jeb Bush 2016 – Mitt Romney: A Human Being Who Built That” (Video)
Romney Entered the GOP Convention the Underdog and Left the Convention the Underdog
Watching the post-speech media coverage of the GOP convention, I came away from it convinced it was a net negative for the GOP ticket. Romney went into it the underdog and needed to gain some serious momentum. He left it fending off bad press and ridicule, with even the best speeches being analyzed not for how they'll help Romney, but how they'll play into the 2016 election. … [Read more...] about Romney Entered the GOP Convention the Underdog and Left the Convention the Underdog
Leave It to the Irish…
Say or think what you will about the Tea Party, say or think what you will about Barack Obama, say or think what you will about a foreigner involving himself in U.S. politics, a 2010 interview between outspoken human rights activist -- now Irish President -- Michael D. Higgins and Boston conservative radio show host Michael Graham has gone viral. The website Upworthy … [Read more...] about Leave It to the Irish…
Dirty Harry Does Mel Brooks
The GOP convention’s surprise act turns out to be Clint Eastwood, partnering with an empty chair to do an X-rated version of a Mel Brooks routine, Dirty Harry as a potty-mouthed comic. Who knew? The formerly dignified icon engages an imaginary Barack Obama with such banter as “What do you want me to tell Mr. Romney? I can’t tell him that. He can’t do that to himself. You’re … [Read more...] about Dirty Harry Does Mel Brooks
Romney’s Etch-a-Sketch Moment
TAMPA, Fla. -- Finally, Mitt Romney shook the Etch A Sketch. Having given conservatives everything they had asked for -- from switching his positions on abortion and immigration to picking their favorite as his running mate -- Romney turned Thursday night to his essential task: converting some President Obama's 2008 supporters into Republican voters. At a … [Read more...] about Romney’s Etch-a-Sketch Moment
A Test In Real Time In Pennsylvania Of The Ryan Budget
Pennsylvania is in the midst of a real time test of Republican vice presidential candidate and U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan's budget, a budget the right loves so very much and plan on instituting nationally if they win big in the 2012 elections. The Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett seems to be giving this everything to the rich and the heck with the other guy approach a real … [Read more...] about A Test In Real Time In Pennsylvania Of The Ryan Budget
Did the Republican Convention Meet Its Goals? (UPDATED)
Did the Republican convention meet its goals? The internet, cable, and radio airwaves are now filled with tons of takes on this issue, many of them coming from pre-conceived partisan or ideological preference points (I get emails from news sources and people and can now tell exactly what people on both sides will say before I open them up). Time's Mark Halperin has two items … [Read more...] about Did the Republican Convention Meet Its Goals? (UPDATED)
Does Ryan REALLY Think Romney Can Win?
If the above seems like an odd question, consider this: Rep. Paul Ryan has been the Republican congressman from District I in Wisconsin for the past 14 years. He is now running for Vice-President on a Republican Party ticket topped by Mitt Romney. So you might think that since he naturally believes this ticket will win in November, he is giving up his congressman's job to take … [Read more...] about Does Ryan REALLY Think Romney Can Win?
RNC Storm Aftermath
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Decisions, Decision (Guest Voice)
Decisions, Decisions by Peter Funt Our guest today is John J. Smith of Carson City, Nevada, who is certified by the Gallup Organization as an "undecided voter." Q: Mr. Smith, what does the "J" stand for? A: Joan. My parents weren't sure if they wanted a boy or girl. Q: Even after you were born? A: To this day, actually. Q: OK. It's said that you and the other … [Read more...] about Decisions, Decision (Guest Voice)
Let Me Introduce You To President Romney
I have to say that on nights like last night, I love twitter! It was like watching the GOP convention with a few hundred of your closest friends! I love the interaction and the jokes. You should hop on if you haven't already. Follow me @KatMcKinley. Anyway, let's get to it. Let me start by saying that whoever decided that Clint Eastwood should speak should be dragged to the … [Read more...] about Let Me Introduce You To President Romney
Facebook: Co-Founder Sells 450,000 Shares
When you’ve got enough shares of one of the most successful and richest companies in the world, why not sell them after a while? Looks like one person is following exactly that strategy. According to AP, Dustin Moskovitz, co-founder of Facebook, has just sold another whopping 450,000 company shares and made some $8.7 million. Not bad! The internet and the world have been … [Read more...] about Facebook: Co-Founder Sells 450,000 Shares
On a More Serious Note, Eastwood Was Rambling and Confused
Clint Eastwood broke a cardinal rule of speech making: never ever ever upstage the person you have been asked to introduce. Ostensibly Eastwood, 82, was to introduce Mitt Romney so that he could give his acceptance speech. But in between his opening "Save some for Mitt" (in response to the ovation greeting him on stage) to his closing as choir leader (as the crowd chants … [Read more...] about On a More Serious Note, Eastwood Was Rambling and Confused