Tax, tax and more tax, when is enough, enough... Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table At which he's fed. Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes Are the rule. Tax his work, Tax his pay, He works for peanuts Anyway! Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat. Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt. Tax his … [Read more...] about Yeah, we all need more taxes: In Addition to These we All Pay
Some Thoughts on Obama’s Decision on America’s Young Illegal Immigrants
The firestorm over the President’s decision to permit as many as 800,000 young migrants who came to the United States as children to remain in our country and seek a better future continues to rage. Of course his decision is not perfect, not bipartisan and, not surprising, very unpopular among Republicans. Perhaps the president is somewhat politically … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts on Obama’s Decision on America’s Young Illegal Immigrants
Hints that the Supreme Court is Poised to Overturn the Health Care Reform Law Around June 25 (UPDATED)
Due to the increasingly political nature of the court, I have long felt the health care law would be overturned -- apart from the widely panned case made for it by the administration's lawyer. And now we have hints that the individual mandate may indeed be D.O.A. -- and the only question is how much of the rest of the act is scuttled. When there leaks on this, it is it yet … [Read more...] about Hints that the Supreme Court is Poised to Overturn the Health Care Reform Law Around June 25 (UPDATED)
Video Animation: Greek Election Results: Will Poll Save the Euro?
Will Greek's election results save the Euro? Here's a video animation take on that question by Taiwan's Next Media Animation: … [Read more...] about Video Animation: Greek Election Results: Will Poll Save the Euro?
A Modest Kerfuffle
There has been a recent kerfuffle in the blogosphere about accusations of treason by leading Republicans. These accusations are based on information that came to light recently in Do Not Ask What Good We Do; Inside the House of Representatives, a book by Robert Draper. Why aren't the major American media and Americans themselves shrieking with righteous outrage over the … [Read more...] about A Modest Kerfuffle
Immigration, Obama, Romney and the Republican Party: Who Fumbled the Ball?
The issue of serious immigration reform or even just tinkering with existing laws to try and solve some of the problems remains a mess in America. And First Read has this fascinating take on the latest developments, including who came out looking better, who didn't and which side seemed to fumble the most: *** Obama’s immigration announcement and the bully pulpit: After … [Read more...] about Immigration, Obama, Romney and the Republican Party: Who Fumbled the Ball?
Will Demographics Doom the GOP?
In its desire to win current elections, the Republican Party is sacrificing its future, aiming its message at a shrinking white male base. Efforts to construct the party as a “big tent,” with the objective of encouraging diversity in its members, ended some time ago. Ignoring the demographic changes that are staring the party (and everyone else) in the face, the GOP is … [Read more...] about Will Demographics Doom the GOP?
Display Outhouse Marked “Obama Presidential Library” Has Fake Bullet Holes On It
Isn't it really time to say bluntly what all commentators and many citizens are not saying when stories come out about about this supposedly funny motif of some partisans seemingly suggest the assassinations of partisans on the other side in jokes, displays, etc.? Aren't we inexorably moving to a day when a major figure of either political party is going to be killed because of … [Read more...] about Display Outhouse Marked “Obama Presidential Library” Has Fake Bullet Holes On It
Private Sector
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Obama: Keep the Change
CHICAGO -- He had just been through the roughest patch of President Obama's re-election struggle and yet senior adviser David Axelrod seemed, if not quite serene, then at least amiably stoic. Chatting in his spartan office at the Obama campaign's mother ship in downtown Chicago last week, Axelrod reflected on a pep talk he had delivered the previous day to the … [Read more...] about Obama: Keep the Change
45 Years On, The Summer Of Love Reconsidered: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
America is still suffering the horrible consequences of hippies who thought utopia could be found in joints and intentional disconnect. ~ TED NUGENT It has been 45 years since the Summer of Love and those unlovable right-wingnut Republicans, led by their knuckle-dragging shoot 'em up poster boy, are waging class warfare anew against a favorite target. But is it … [Read more...] about 45 Years On, The Summer Of Love Reconsidered: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
Too Many Bankers – Not Enough Guillotines
The people of Greece have spoken and said a lot and a little all at once. They may or may not be able to form a government but even if they do it won't last long. This is not going to turn out well for anybody. Everybody knows that Greece is never going to repay their debt. Ditto for the others, Spain and Italy the big ones. The austerity program insisted on by … [Read more...] about Too Many Bankers – Not Enough Guillotines
Romney Campaign’s Motif: No Comment?
Mitt Romney finally did it: he finally went on a non-Fox, major Sunday morning program where he could face non-Sean Hannity (non p.r., softball) questions. This time he was interviewed by CBS's Bob Schieffer, one of the best journalists in the business. But it seems that when faced with tough questions Romney's response is no comment -- and in today's political world there's a … [Read more...] about Romney Campaign’s Motif: No Comment?
Team Obama Is Rejecting Advice of Nervous Democrats
Thanks for the advice. But no thanks. That seems to be the response of Team Obama to Democrats who are increasingly nervous about Democratic -- and Barack Obama's -- election prospects. They want him to move from defending his first term to lay out in specifics what he'd do in a second term. Talking Points Memo: Appearing on several Sunday talk shows, senior White House … [Read more...] about Team Obama Is Rejecting Advice of Nervous Democrats
Defense Update: Our 2,000th American Death in Afghanistan
Every additional death in any military conflict is a tragedy. But for some reason, the 100th, the 1,000th or, as in this case, the 2,000th American to die in our wars comes to symbolize a very conspicuous, sad milestone. While we may not remember the names, I am sure most of us were shocked when we read about the 2,000th, the 3,000th and then the 4,000th American to die … [Read more...] about Defense Update: Our 2,000th American Death in Afghanistan
Which Airline Is Most Likely to Give Passengers the Boot?
Which airline is most likely to give passengers the boot -- given that it has already booted 9 passengers, sometimes for highly debatable reasons? It's....THIS ONE. … [Read more...] about Which Airline Is Most Likely to Give Passengers the Boot?
Greece’s Pro Bailout Party Wins (For Now)
Greece's pro-bailout party has won closely (and nervously) watched parliamentary elections -- likely causing sighs of relief in Europe, on Wall Street and, most assuredly, at the White House. But the big question is how long the stability will last. Even so, the by the center-right New Democracy party has short-circuited advance preparations to avoid European and American … [Read more...] about Greece’s Pro Bailout Party Wins (For Now)
U.S. Magnitsky Act Likely to Trigger ‘Harsh Backlash’ from Kremlin (Kommersant, Russia)
With the U.S. Congress set to pass a law to punish Russia for official corruption, the Kremlin is making its displeasure abundantly known. According to this news item from Russia's Kommersant, passage of the Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act, named for a Russian lawyer employed by an American company whose death looks like a murder-cover-up, is likely to seriously worsen already … [Read more...] about U.S. Magnitsky Act Likely to Trigger ‘Harsh Backlash’ from Kremlin (Kommersant, Russia)
Note to the Press Corpse: Get Well Soon
Or "broken" News Item: Akbar told FoxNews.com that he believes he is a target after he claims his mother's home address in Texas was posted on various Internet sites to "incite someone crazy on the fringe left to do something absolutely awful to one of us for what we're talking about." Akbar and others are urging troops of conservative bloggers to protect themselves by … [Read more...] about Note to the Press Corpse: Get Well Soon
Rodney King RIP, Can We All Just Get Along?
Tortured and tormented by others, and from within by the drink. No saint, but Rodney King left us with a saintly saying, so plaintively spoken, I can hear it still. Can we all just get along? Regardless of all else, all twists and turns, his plea is the prayer many of us pray, still and yet and ever. Can we all just get along? Truly may he rest … [Read more...] about Rodney King RIP, Can We All Just Get Along?