Dear Columnist: I am 8 years old. Some of my friends say if you hear it on a talk show, or from a big political pundit on TV, it must be so. They say their parents are certain who'll win the election because the other side is so awful it will destroy America if they win. Can this election be predicted and is the survival of the America my parents and I know at … [Read more...] about The Tempestuous 2012 Presidential Election
Smoked and Mirrored
false equivalency Politico quotes the Omaha World-Herald's coverage today, as the Republican establishment of Nebraska -- who had earlier hired extra security guards for their Grand Island convention, then, when caught, dropped the "extra security" -- avoided "embarrassment." [emphasis added]: GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Over-hyped. That was the consensus Saturday at the Nebraska … [Read more...] about Smoked and Mirrored
Rush Limbaugh, Democratic Fundraiser-in-Chief
For some unknown reason I have a visceral dislike -- I am using a polite word -- for Conservative spokesman Rush Limbaugh. However, I have to admit that he is a blessing in disguise for Democratic fund-raising organizations as hardly a week goes by that I don’t get an e-mail from one Democratic organization or another pointing out Limbaugh's latest disgraceful, vile comments … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh, Democratic Fundraiser-in-Chief
Romney Hunts for Vice President
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The Speech That Will Take Mitt Romney To The White House
As Michelle Malkin tweeted: If Romney keeps delivering the energetic, passionate, pro-freedom speech he just gave in PA to the rest of the USA, he will win. Amen sister. This speech truly boils it down to the difference in Romney and Obama. No matter what the problems we conservatives have with Romney, he understands fundamentally what makes America great. Obama does not … [Read more...] about The Speech That Will Take Mitt Romney To The White House
Romney Surrogate John Sununu Channels Rush Limbaugh (UPDATED)
Once again whatever Rush wants, Rush gets. On his show yesterday, conservative talk show titan Rush Limbaugh angrily said Camp Romney needs to go after Obama on the college-age drug use Obama admitted to in a passage in his biography. So today Romney's high profile surrogate John Sununu -- yew guessed it! -- raised the drug issue and also told reporters Obama needs to learn how … [Read more...] about Romney Surrogate John Sununu Channels Rush Limbaugh (UPDATED)
A Might Cry Went Up As Willard Mitt Romney Approached The Podium: ‘438! 438! 438!’
People who are resentful that Mitt Romney is filthy rich are missing the point. Like many an American before him, he saw an opportunity to cash in and has done so on a grand scale. Nothing wrong with that, but how grand we don't know because of Romney's refusal to come clean about his wealth while sending out a top surrogate today to go off on President Obama about smoking … [Read more...] about A Might Cry Went Up As Willard Mitt Romney Approached The Podium: ‘438! 438! 438!’
Political Ads Turn Nasty. Whoopee!
I'd only planned to review the political TV ads offered up by Super-PACs, thinking they would be where the real fun stuff would appear. No reviewer worth his Bushmills, however, could possibly ignore ads currently coming from the parties' own campaigns. My reviewing cup already runneth over, and it's only July! A new Obama campaign attack ad, for example, focusing on … [Read more...] about Political Ads Turn Nasty. Whoopee!
Immigration Politics Now Favors Moderates
Not that long ago the immigration extremists of the far right basked in the glory of victories like Arizona’s SB 1070. Their chest pounding drowned out those of us who were pointing out the influence of the eugenics movement and involvement of white supremacists in the legislative process. Those who argued for a humane middle ground were shouted down in the near mob-like … [Read more...] about Immigration Politics Now Favors Moderates
Jon Stewart, Food Stamp Gutting, and HBO’s “Newsroom”
Ep. 3: Preview WASHINGTON - The "award" I'm about to give is a nod to HBO's new series created by Aaron Sorkin, "Newsroom," and the idealist notion in the 24/7 media orgasma era that ratings don't have to drive content. What you're about to read is the story of a nation rotting due to the inability to place priorities above political greed and ideological corruption, with … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart, Food Stamp Gutting, and HBO’s “Newsroom”
Sheila Bair: We Are Better Off Having Dodd-Frank
Sheila Bair was appointed by President George W. Bush to chair the FDIC in 2006. After leaving the post last year, she formed a new group of financial experts to monitor and encourage regulatory reform of U.S. capital markets focused on systemic risk. Talking to Bill Moyers last week, she says Dodd-Frank is a good thing: We are better off having it than not having it... A lot … [Read more...] about Sheila Bair: We Are Better Off Having Dodd-Frank
People, Not Policy
On last Sunday's talk shows, Ed Gillespie claimed that Mitt Romney had retired "retroactively" from Bain Capital. In response, Dana Milbank wrote in the Washington Post: Retroactive retirement! It was a brilliant formulation, perhaps the greatest addition to the political lexicon since “no controlling legal authority.” And it raised tantalizing possibilities: If … [Read more...] about People, Not Policy
Book Review – The Trust
It's not easy writing a review for a mystery novel and The Trust by Norb Vonnegut is no exception. I can't say too much without being a spoiler but I'll try. Successful investment manager Grove O'Rourke receives a mysterious call from his wealthy mentor, Palmer Kincaid and suspects something is wrong. The next day Kincaid's body washes ashore an apparent accidental drowning … [Read more...] about Book Review – The Trust
How About Obama and Romney Singing Together?
And now we have polarizing candidate singing ads. Perhaps in an attempt to defuse polarization, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney can do a duet. Just imagine them doing something like this: … [Read more...] about How About Obama and Romney Singing Together?
Mittbeth
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The Problem of Inflexibility (Guest Voice)
The Problem of Inflexibility by Tyler G. Grant The defection of Jonathan Krohn -- the young conservative who wowed the conservative nation - - from the conservative right wing towards a more moderate or left wing political stance may have little effect on the current U.S. political climate, but the reaction to his positions from evangelical Christians and right wingers … [Read more...] about The Problem of Inflexibility (Guest Voice)
Problem of His Own Making
WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney has every right to cloak his personal and professional finances in secrecy -- and voters have every right to assume he has something embarrassing to hide. If this seems unfair, Romney has only himself to blame. Through a series of miscalculations, Romney has managed to turn what should have been a minor hiccup into what may be a defining … [Read more...] about Problem of His Own Making
Video Animation: US The Anger Over U.S. Olympic Uniforms Made in China:
Here's the view from Taiwan's Next Media Animation on the anger of U.S. politicians over U.S. Olympic uniforms made in China: … [Read more...] about Video Animation: US The Anger Over U.S. Olympic Uniforms Made in China:
Olympic ‘Hypocrite’ Harry Reid Should ‘Burn His Own Wardrobe’ (Xinhua, People’s Republic of China)
Are U.S. Congress member violating the Olympic spirit and expressing ‘narrow-minded nationalism and ignorance’ with their near-hysterical reaction to news that Team USA has uniforms made in China? This editorial from China’s state-run Xinhua points out that if Harry Reid and his Congressional colleagues are so angry about China-made products, they should start burning their … [Read more...] about Olympic ‘Hypocrite’ Harry Reid Should ‘Burn His Own Wardrobe’ (Xinhua, People’s Republic of China)
The Presidential War of Songs (UPDATES)
UPDATE II: Readers who wanted to enjoy listening to Obama sing “Let’s Stay Toghether” in Romney’s attack ad below will be disappointed. Apparently the Romney campaign has run into a copyright problem with BMG_Rights_Management, according to the Huffington Post. Readers who try to watch Obama sing (and Romney’s allegations) are greeted with a message that says “This … [Read more...] about The Presidential War of Songs (UPDATES)