Today is Flag Day. The American Flag we honor today has not changed very much during the last 100 years. The only changes that have been made to our flag have been ones needed to accommodate additional stars as our Union grew to the 50 states that today make up the United States of America. Nothing has changed, however, in the ideals and values represented by our … [Read more...] about Defense Update: Flag Day and ‘You Have Come a Long Way, Navy’
On Obama’s Big Economic Speech: A Fizzle or Homerun?
Was President Barack Obama's speech on the economy anything that advances his campaign foward, or changes how he framed it? Or was it just one more speech? You judge for yourself. Here's the full transcript of the speech. An MSNBC panel of pundits thought the speech was bad. But Andrew Sullivan offers this extensive look at the speech in some of his always-compelling … [Read more...] about On Obama’s Big Economic Speech: A Fizzle or Homerun?
Conflict in Syria Now Threatens World Peace (Trouw, The Netherlands)
Just how dangerous is the Syria crisis to those of us in the outside world? For Trouw of the Netherlands, former U.N. envoy to Darfur Jan Pronk warns all parties involved in the burgeoning crisis that unless the key international players, i.e.: the U.S. and Russia, start marching hand-in-hand toward a peaceful settlement, the entire Middle East will likely become actively … [Read more...] about Conflict in Syria Now Threatens World Peace (Trouw, The Netherlands)
BREAKING NEWS: Egyptian Court Rules Parliament Illegal
The Egyptian Supreme Court has tossed out the recent elections for Parliament, saying that they were illegal. The military council in charge of the government has now assumed legislative powers and will name a body to write a new Constitution. This weekend a candidate strongly backed by the Muslim Brotherhood will likely win the Presidency. So much for democracy.... … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Egyptian Court Rules Parliament Illegal
Quote of the Day: Why the Obama Campaign Is Unlikely to Change
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Time's Mark Halperin, who certainly is well-sourced and understands Barack Obama (remember Halperin's book "Game Change"?). He says not to expect big changes in the Obama campaign, despite some Democrats and pundits saying the campaign is in major trouble. He lists these factors: 44, like 43, doesn’t trust easily. He doesn’t … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Why the Obama Campaign Is Unlikely to Change
Can a Speech Help Obama Hit the Reset Button Again?
Can a speech once again help Barack Obama hit the reset button and propel him out of a political hole? MSNBC's First Read raises an important point: *** Obama’s back against the wall (again): In the five years since Barack Obama has become a fixture on the national stage, he has followed this script when the going gets tough: He gives a speech. He did it during the 2008 … [Read more...] about Can a Speech Help Obama Hit the Reset Button Again?
Report: Adelson’s Donations to Romney Could Be “Limitless”
If Forbes' report here is true, it will truly raise the issue of whether for the first time in history one person's massive, utterly unfettered use of his personal wealth can literally pay to remove someone from the White House. It should lead to a rethinking of Citizen's United (don't hold your breath). Forbes: Forbes has confirmed that billionaire Sheldon Adelson, along … [Read more...] about Report: Adelson’s Donations to Romney Could Be “Limitless”
Proprietary Colleges and Government Loans
Proprietary colleges keep growing, supported by federal loans to students. Constrained by their budget deficits, states have been cutting funds to community colleges and four year institutions, causing them have fewer places for new students. Private colleges are stepping into the breech, expanding and capturing some of these students in addition to their usual enrollees. While … [Read more...] about Proprietary Colleges and Government Loans
The Spanish Economy and the Euro
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Billionaires Against Billionaires
WASHINGTON -- For those who believe money already has too much power in American politics, 2012 will be a miserable year. The Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, lassitude at the Federal Election Commission and the growing audacity of very rich conservatives have created a new political system that will make the politics of the Gilded Age look like a clean government … [Read more...] about Billionaires Against Billionaires
Don Rickles and the Gasp of Political Correctness (UPDATED)
The instinct to be politically correct was on display again. This time a comedian's insulting joke led to audible gasps in a Hollywood elite audience and then, finally, to laughs. What was this shocking incident about? It was -- if you have a pacemaker make sure this won't short circuit it— about Don Rickles making an insult joke about President Barack Obama that wasn't … [Read more...] about Don Rickles and the Gasp of Political Correctness (UPDATED)
Europe May Decide Obama’s Fate (Guest Voice)
Europe May Decide Obama's Fate by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist LONDON -- Some think Ohio will decide the presidential election. Others are watching Florida, or North Carolina or Wisconsin. But if you really want to know who will win the White House in November, you should ask the Europeans. They aren't eligible to vote, but they may well cast the … [Read more...] about Europe May Decide Obama’s Fate (Guest Voice)
World Without Internet (Infographic)
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Obama’s Bad Political News Avalanche Continues
The avalanche of bad political news falling on President Barack Obama continues. On Thursday he'll give a speech which many analysts expect will try to reframe his re-election bid -- and he's getting lots of advice. The avalanche of bad news pounding Obama raises questions such as whether this is symptomatic of a re-election campaign that is unraveling, vote-suppressing … [Read more...] about Obama’s Bad Political News Avalanche Continues
GOP’s Imaginary Friend
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Defense Update Special: All About Mrs. Bea Cohen
This Defense Update is about one person and has only one photo. But what a person! We have all heard how our World War II heroes are leaving us at a troubling rate of one thousand each day. The more reason to appreciate 102-year-old Army Col. Bea Cohen, considered to be California's oldest living woman veteran. In the photo above, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray … [Read more...] about Defense Update Special: All About Mrs. Bea Cohen
Breaking News: Justice Department Drops Case Against John Edwards
As many expected, federal prosecutors are dropping all charges against John Edwards after his corruption trial ended last month in a deadlocked jury. A U.S. Justice Department statement said prosecutors will not seek to retry Edwards on five unresolved counts. Last month, a North Carolina jury acquitted Edwards on one count of accepting illegal campaign contributions and … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Justice Department Drops Case Against John Edwards
Deconstructing Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand’s naive ignorance of history, and of how a real business functions–it’s painfully obvious she never ran one–was already subtly visible in the first two chapters of her magnum opus Atlas Shrugg. But nowhere have I found that naivete and ignorance better illustrated than in Chapter 3 of Atlas Shrugged. We’ll get to that later. We can see by the opening of Chapter 3 … [Read more...] about Deconstructing Atlas Shrugged
Jeb Bush’s Heresy (Guest Voice)
Jeb Bush's Heresy by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- This week's featured entree in the Republicans' auto-da-fe is a rather surprising selection: presidential son, presidential brother and presidential timber Jeb Bush. The former Florida governor, until now a revered figure in the party, had the temerity to state in public what many … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush’s Heresy (Guest Voice)
McCain War Chant
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