President Barack Obama has considerably expanded the use of three lethal weapons in the war against terrorism that will likely return to bite the hand currently feeding them. Today’s well-deserved killing of Abu Yahya al-Libi, al Qaeda’s number two, is an example of one of those weapons. Ayman Al-Zawahiri may be the next target as successor to Osama bin Laden, who was … [Read more...] about Obama’s lethal weapons
What Does the Battle in Wisconsin Portend?
Whether Scott Walker wins or loses the recall race for governor in Wisconsin, the way the battle has played out is not the way the democratic process should work. Outside money backing Walker, much of it in large contributions from people or organizations that are pro-business and anti-labor, has played a large role, which is particularly unfortunate in what should have been … [Read more...] about What Does the Battle in Wisconsin Portend?
Our Missing Soldiers: No Rest ‘Until They Are Home.’
During his recent visit to Hanoi, in addition to the exchange of letters and a diary written by a U.S. and a Vietnamese soldier, respectively, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta discussed with his Vietnamese counterpart the continuing U.S. search for the remains of our soldiers still missing from the Vietnam War. The Washington Post reports: Monday’s meeting … [Read more...] about Our Missing Soldiers: No Rest ‘Until They Are Home.’
Under The Radar Races In Wisconsin
Of course most of the ink (and electrons) being spilled today are over the recall of Governor Walker, a race that most experts expect him to win. But there is another story that could be the silver lining for the left and the mantra in the post mortem analysis on Wednesday. Four GOP state senators are also on the ballot and if just one loses the Democrats take control of … [Read more...] about Under The Radar Races In Wisconsin
In Heart of Jersey Rothman Rhetoric Sours Fair Fight (Guest Voice)
In Heart of Jersey Rothman Rhetoric Sours Fair Fight by Scott Crass In the interest of full disclosure, I am a Pascrell supporter. Therefore, if someone were to say, “he’s biased,” I couldn’t disagree. … [Read more...] about In Heart of Jersey Rothman Rhetoric Sours Fair Fight (Guest Voice)
9th Circuit Rejects Petition For Review Of Proposition 8 Ruling
The 9th Circuit Court Of Appeals has rejected a petition by supporters of Proposition 8 to have the earlier ruling by a 3 judge panel reviewed by the court at large. The ruling had struck down Proposition 8 as violating the rights of gay and lesbian couples. The court also kept the current stay on the ruling in place for 90 days to give the opportunity for an appeal to the … [Read more...] about 9th Circuit Rejects Petition For Review Of Proposition 8 Ruling
Prime Time for True Believers
Political views have not changed much over 25 years, a Pew survey suggests, but party affiliation has driven more Americans to extremes than ever before. Understanding what they have in common prompts a new look at the work of a social philosopher whose work was praised by one Republican, Eisenhower in the 1950s, and rewarded with a Presidential Medal of Freedom by another, … [Read more...] about Prime Time for True Believers
America’s Next Step On The Road To Moolacracy
Thought privatization couldn't be taken to more idiotic heights in this country? Thought that money couldn't play an even larger role in our national political circus? Read on. Two senators, Tom Coburn (a Republican) and Mark Udall (a Democrat) have introduced a bill that would have their parties' national conventions paid for with private money, rather than the public … [Read more...] about America’s Next Step On The Road To Moolacracy
National Day of Blogger Silence
A national day of blogger silence. Now, let me get this straight: putting aside the actual issue that is sparking it, a national day of bloggers silence is supposed to be PUNISHMENT? … [Read more...] about National Day of Blogger Silence
The DOJ that Can’t Shoot Straight- Aims at Wrong Targets
The Department of Justice constantly seems to be shooting itself (and us) in the foot, while allowing apparent political and financial miscreants to walk away scot-free. Those of us who thought the DOJ was doing a poor job under the leadership of Attorneys General Gonzales and Ashcroft during the Bush years have to admit that its record under Eric Holder is also far from … [Read more...] about The DOJ that Can’t Shoot Straight- Aims at Wrong Targets
Playing the Victim Card: Students And the Student Loan Debt Crisis
Bloomberg has an article up today about the student loan bubble. It doesn't mention the student loan bubble directly, and instead focuses on the predatory lending practices by private lenders on students (Students Pay SLM 9.25% on Exploitative Loans for College). Expect more of these articles as Democrats like Dick Durbin try to whip up support for a student loan … [Read more...] about Playing the Victim Card: Students And the Student Loan Debt Crisis
Scott Walker, Conservative, Causes Excessive Spending…
CBS reports "To understand just how large this battle has become, consider this: According to the Center for Public Integrity, candidates and outside groups have spent $63.5 million on the recall election - an enormous figure that easily breaks the previous record of $37.4 million (set in the 2010 gubernatorial contest) for spending in a Wisconsin election." Wisconsinites … [Read more...] about Scott Walker, Conservative, Causes Excessive Spending…
Pres. Obama Tweets for Tom Barrett **”LYING” ROBO CALLS LAND – UPDATE**
~~~~~~~~~~ **** NBC NEWS CALLS WISCONSIN FOR SCOTT WALKER **** ~~~~~~~~~ WASHINGTON - If Tom Barrett doesn't pull off an upset in today's recall battle with Scott Walker, it's fitting to wonder what might have been if Pres. Obama had opened the DNC war chest to help. Oh, but he tweeted for Barrett on Monday! That won't make up the almost 8 to 1 money advantage that Scott … [Read more...] about Pres. Obama Tweets for Tom Barrett **”LYING” ROBO CALLS LAND – UPDATE**
John Edwards Looks in the Mirror
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A Corporate Fix (Guest Voice)
A Corporate Fix by Robert Coutinho Having been equated to a Nazi due to my most recent article, I suspect I am finally getting the hang of this article writing business. An immediate disclaimer is that (as anyone who has read the bio at the bottom of my articles already knows) I am not a university-trained economist. That does not, however, mean that I have not studied … [Read more...] about A Corporate Fix (Guest Voice)
Across West, Populists on Left and Right Find New Scapegoats (Trouw, The Netherlands)
Times are hard. People are becoming increasingly desperate. Throughout history in times like these, leaders have emerged with an instinct for capitalizing on the mood by inciting the basest instincts and scapegoating particular groups of people for political gain. For Trouw of the Netherlands, columnist Rob de Wijk warns that we are now in the thick of one of those times, and … [Read more...] about Across West, Populists on Left and Right Find New Scapegoats (Trouw, The Netherlands)
Soldier’s Letters from Vietnam Finally Reaching Loved Ones
“We couldn’t retrieve the bodies of our men or ruck sacks and when we brought air strikes, jets dropped napalm and explosives that destroyed everything that was there.” “I definitely will take R&R, I don’t care where so long as I get a rest, which I need so badly, soon. I’ll let you know exact date.” “If Dad calls, tell him I got too close to being dead but I’m O.K. I was … [Read more...] about Soldier’s Letters from Vietnam Finally Reaching Loved Ones
9th Circuit Announces Proposition 8 Filing Tuesday
The 9th Circuit Court Of Appeals announced that there will be a filing on the Proposition 8 case, with most observers believing the filing will be a decision as to whether the 9th will review the prior 2-1 ruling that struck down the controversial law. If the court decides to review the decision then it is unlikely the case would reach the US Supreme Court before the 2012 … [Read more...] about 9th Circuit Announces Proposition 8 Filing Tuesday
Neal Boortz to Retire and Be Replaced by Herman Cain
Former Godfather's Pizza maven and GOP Republican Presidential hopeful Herman Cain is going to get a lot of dough: conservative talker Neal Boortz is retiring and Cain will replace him on this high profile gig: After more than four decades on the airwaves in Atlanta, Neal Boortz this morning announced that he is ending his syndicated talk show on January 21, 2013, replaced … [Read more...] about Neal Boortz to Retire and Be Replaced by Herman Cain
Wing Nuts
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