UPDATE: The New York Times has just reported that Chen Guangcheng has left China aboard a commercial flight bound for the United States, "according to friends who have spoken to him." Mr. Chen left Beijing on a United Airlines flight bound for Newark with his wife and two children at around 5:30 p.m. after facing earlier delays. Earlier Saturday Mr. Chen told … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Mr. Chen Has Left China — China’s Military Visit to the U.S. and Mr. Chen’s Pending Release: Just Mind Games?
Medal of Honor for Marine Sgt. Peralta: Once More With (Congressional) Feeling
For more than seven years the Pentagon has steadfastly refused to award the Medal of Honor to Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta. Similarly, for almost as many years, U.S. Representatives from California, especially U.S. Congressmen Bob Filner, Duncan L. Hunter and Duncan D. Hunter have been steadfastly fighting to see that justice is done. For a full background on the struggle to … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor for Marine Sgt. Peralta: Once More With (Congressional) Feeling
Pondering the Failure of Americans Elect and the Significance to Third Party Hopes
The Washington Post Chris Cillizza has these must read comments on the failure of Americans Elect and the significance of that failure. The failure was for any potential candidate to reach the national support threshold the group itself set. And the failure will go down as yet another instance in American political history where those who yearn for a strong, viable third party … [Read more...] about Pondering the Failure of Americans Elect and the Significance to Third Party Hopes
Machiavellie on Birthers: LOOK!! Oh. My. God!!! OVER HERE!!! (and overlook the big stuff)
Arizona’s Birther Secretary of State Part II
Arizona's birther Secretary of State is insisting, why, he's no birther. Watch the Chris Matthews segment -- and listen to the words of someone who is now proclaiming, why, he's no birther: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Birther Secretary of State Part II
Salute “The Big Stick” (USS Iowa) This Weekend
While some people will head to the theaters to watch the movie Battleship there is an opportunity to see a real live one. This weekend marks the end of an era in United States Naval History. The USS Iowa, also known as The Big Stick, will head of of San Francisco Bay and head south to San Pedro where it will become a museum. This will be the last time a battleship will … [Read more...] about Salute “The Big Stick” (USS Iowa) This Weekend
Will Greece Elect Pro-Bailout Government?
It looks like the leftist coalition that forced new elections in the hopes of gaining more power may see thing backfire. A poll shows that the two traditional parties will get enough votes to form a new government. This is a good sign for the Greek (and world) economy. You can debate the relative merits of the bailout and austerity but the fact is that Greece simply … [Read more...] about Will Greece Elect Pro-Bailout Government?
Arizona’s Birther Secretary of State Says Obama Might Not Be On Arizona’s November Ballot
Yes, is is happening. Arizona's top official who can determine who can go on the ballot in November, Secretary of State Ken Bennett, is seriously suggesting that he might keep President Barack Obama off Arizona's November ballot until he provides the state with a birth certificate to its liking. Two things that need to be said about this, if it is indeed a serious threat and … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Birther Secretary of State Says Obama Might Not Be On Arizona’s November Ballot
The Iranian Nuclear Talks, Part 2: Back to the Negotiating Table
By Ali Ezzatyar (For part 1, see here.) Iran and the international community (read: U.S.) are set to retake their seats at the negotiation table next week in Baghdad. If these were real chairs, one would hope they were made of a durable mahogany, as they have been frequented for ten years by fidgety, tough-talking diplomats on both sides, and there is still no likelihood … [Read more...] about The Iranian Nuclear Talks, Part 2: Back to the Negotiating Table
More Warnings That Democrats Should Not Be So Smug About Mitt Romney
If you surf the web a lot (like I do) and travel a lot in the car (like I have the past 9 months) and listen to tons of talk radio and cable new shows on all the networks (as I do on XM Radio) there has been a kind of smug attitude among many Democrats that in the end they'll hold the White House. It reminds me of the attitude Democrats had when Ronald Reagan ran for … [Read more...] about More Warnings That Democrats Should Not Be So Smug About Mitt Romney
WARREN BUFFET’S COUNTERINTUITIVE MOVES: BUYING 63 NEWSPAPERS
Warren Buffett bought 63 daily and weekly newspapers in the Southeast for $142 million from financially troubled Media General Inc. of Richmond, Va. Buffett said he might buy more newspapers. “Any time we can add properties we like, to management we like, at a price we like, we're ready to go.” The newspapers are in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and … [Read more...] about WARREN BUFFET’S COUNTERINTUITIVE MOVES: BUYING 63 NEWSPAPERS
Romney and John Edwards 5 Years Later
His rise and fall tell more about politics and politicians in the 21st century—-and the rest of us--than they do about one imperfect man. John Edwards’ saga suggests where America is heading in an age of knowing everything and understanding practically nothing about people brought into our lives by 24/7 media. Covering Edwards’ trial now is like “leafing through a catalogue … [Read more...] about Romney and John Edwards 5 Years Later
Donna Summer RIP
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They’re Coming for Pres. Obama
WASHINGTON - The ramp was in place when the birthers got the backing of Donald Trump, but that was a long time ago and these things take preparation and waiting for the right moment. Now Mitt Romney is the presumptive nominee, with Regnery publishing Edward Klein's Obama book that was primed for the presidential election cycle with Rev. Wright factoids, which was trotted out … [Read more...] about They’re Coming for Pres. Obama
Americans Elect Throws in the Election Towel
Could this be an example of an idea whose time has not come -- or may never come the way our political system and the thirst for politics that also doubles as anger-funneling entertainment is set up? American's Elect has, in effect, thrown in the election towel. From an email (also is on this URL). Statement by Americans Elect May 17, 2012 There is a desire among … [Read more...] about Americans Elect Throws in the Election Towel
Uganda Re-Introduces Draconian Gay Law as Answer to Obama (Modern Ghana, Ghana)
In all of the content we have posted since President Obama declared his support for same-sex marriage, it is the content from Africa that has proven the most disturbing. In this 3,000 word investigative report by Modern Ghana correspondent Stephanie J. Wearne, we are offered a glimpse at the bizarre and frightening reality for homosexuals in the nation of Uganda. For Modern … [Read more...] about Uganda Re-Introduces Draconian Gay Law as Answer to Obama (Modern Ghana, Ghana)
Arby’s Reportedly Gives Teenager the Finger
I travel a lot and I know that Arby's has upgraded its menu with some great sandwiches. But maybe their finger food is going too far: A Michigan teen ordered a junior roast beef sandwich at a local Arby’s restaurant, only to make a gruesome discovery halfway through the meal. Ryan Hart, 14, of Blackman Township, said he had nearly polished off his sandwich last Friday … [Read more...] about Arby’s Reportedly Gives Teenager the Finger
Facebook’s Public Offering
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Quote of the Century? Romney On What He Once He (Thinks He) Said
Our political Quote -- it must be -- of the Century was created today by presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who again shows what happens when he talks seriously off script. When asked about his past statements on Fox News he said this: ROMNEY: I’m actually gonna — I’m not familiar precisely with exactly what I said, but I stand by what I said, … [Read more...] about Quote of the Century? Romney On What He Once He (Thinks He) Said
Trayvon Martin Versus George Zimmerman, Defense Versus Prosecution
WASHINGTON - It's only the beginning, with defense hacks making a lot of noise, writing the Trayvon Martin autopsy "showed bloody knuckles," while burying or ignoring the lede offered by NBC's report that this wasn't the case after their review of the actual autopsy report. This reveals the problem with being for one side without at least making a good faith attempt at putting … [Read more...] about Trayvon Martin Versus George Zimmerman, Defense Versus Prosecution