It looks like the Libertarian Party's Presidential candidate is possibly going to be a real factor in November: he's New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, who has broad appeal in certain parts of the country and certain segments of the electorate. I see him as more likely to act as a spoiler for Mitt Romney than anything else. Since I am broadly sympathetic to him on many of the … [Read more...] about A Viable Libertarian Candidate?
Senators Regret Confirmation of John Roberts
Many of us are noting that the current Supreme Court, thanks in large part to its heavy-handed right and its lyin'-cheatin' chief justice, is losing Congress' confidence. Finally. Like it or not, today is when the court may "revisit" Citizens United. Not reverse their decision or anything satisfactory like that, just "revisit." And today we read that "meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Senators Regret Confirmation of John Roberts
Romney’s Unmaid Mind
WASHINGTON -- Sí, se puede. Yes, it can be done. President Obama showed last week that it's possible to find a reasonable, humane solution for at least 800,000 young people who were illegally brought into this country as children. All you need is a moral compass and a heart. Seems to me that Obama's unilateral decision to let these noncitizens remain here … [Read more...] about Romney’s Unmaid Mind
Campaign Cash
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U.S. Says Uribe Security Chief Worked for Drug Cartels, Paramilitaries (El Espectador, Colombia)
It's a Colombian bombshell: According to this news item from El Espectador, the former security chief of drug-fighting President Alvaro Uribe has been indicted in U.S. federal court for, among other things, taking bribes from both drug cartels and paramilitary groups, trafficking in cocaine and betraying the names of drug informants who were later hunted down and murdered. … [Read more...] about U.S. Says Uribe Security Chief Worked for Drug Cartels, Paramilitaries (El Espectador, Colombia)
VIDEO of the Day: CNN’s Don Lemon Witheringly Skewers Tucker Carlson and Daily Caller Reporter Who Heckled Obama
MUST VIEWING: CNN's Don Lemon has done what to this former fulltime journalist (me) is the definitive take on the sad - -and hopefully not trend-setting -- saga of Neil Monro, The Daily Caller reporter who interrupted President Barack Obama in the middle of an official statement and of his boss Tucker Carlson, a one-time but no longer serious and respected up and coming … [Read more...] about VIDEO of the Day: CNN’s Don Lemon Witheringly Skewers Tucker Carlson and Daily Caller Reporter Who Heckled Obama
Dream Action
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Watergate ‘Changed the World’ (Estadao, Brazil)
In many ways, it was America's finest hour, demonstrating to the world that in the United States, no one - even the president - is above the law. In this column from Brazil's Estadao, on the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, some of the country's leading experts on the United States examine the scandal's impact on Brazil and the globe. For Estadao, reporter Bruna … [Read more...] about Watergate ‘Changed the World’ (Estadao, Brazil)
American Style Democracy
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The Concerned Moderate’s Vigilance List
What do moderates have to worry about? Plenty. If you're a moderate, trouble comes at you from both directions. Over at my own blog, The New Moderate, I've been updating a special Vigilance List each June to reflect our current jitters. I'd like to share the latest version with you here. 1. Perpetual recession.Our current recession is like nothing else in recent memory: an … [Read more...] about The Concerned Moderate’s Vigilance List
I wouldn’t recommend it… but you know, in prisons, anything goes.
Seriously, when I worked in prisons, people incarcerated can make most anything access most anything, including contraband. People who think prison is just bad food and workout in chain link cells and real bad punishment, are dreaming. One of the most sought after is how to make contraband food like back to home. Recently I saw this innovation. But not sure it can replace … [Read more...] about I wouldn’t recommend it… but you know, in prisons, anything goes.
Some DAYS ARE LIKE THAT: BEST INTENTIONS
His request approved, the FOX News photographer quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport. Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hanger. He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted, 'Let's go'. The … [Read more...] about Some DAYS ARE LIKE THAT: BEST INTENTIONS
Casting Call: Obama Picks John Kerry to Play Romney in Debate Preparation
The casting call is over: President Barack Obama has cast 2004 Democratic Presidential candidate and Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to play Mitt Romney in rehearsals for the critical series of debates. Hey, it's a good choice: both Kerry and Romney were for it before they were against it. But there are quite serious reasons why it's a good choice. Kerry knows Romney's … [Read more...] about Casting Call: Obama Picks John Kerry to Play Romney in Debate Preparation
Yeah, we all need more taxes: In Addition to These we All Pay
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?