I laughed out loud -- in a sick sort of way -- when I read the first line of the AP story about Sunday at The Masters: New IBM chief Virginia Rometty was at the Masters after all. Attention reporters and headline writers: women aren't banned from sitting on the grounds at the Masters. They are banned from being a member. IBM is a major sponsor; the current CEO is … [Read more...] about Augusta, Ashley and Armstrong: A Call For Women To Change The World
George Zimmerman Launches Website That Raises Eyebrows
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch commander who shot dead teenager Trayvon Martin, has reportedly launched a new website. As Jerry Seinfeld would say: "Not that there's anything wrong with that" -- and since the accounts of what happened have become highly controversial, arguably its a good idea. But it's not a good idea if it includes photos of a vandalized black … [Read more...] about George Zimmerman Launches Website That Raises Eyebrows
The WTO, Clove Cigarettes, and Individual Freedom
The US lost an appeal last week in a WTO dispute case involving the regulation of cigarettes. The case was brought by Indonesia against a new US ban on the sale of clove and other flavored cigarettes. As usual critics of the WTO are arguing that the WTO is infringing on US rights to establish its own health and safety standards. In actuality, the WTO agreement acknowledges a … [Read more...] about The WTO, Clove Cigarettes, and Individual Freedom
‘Unimaginable and Miserable Punishment’ to Follow Interception of DPRK Satellite (Rodong Sinmun, North Korea)
Are the U.S., South Korea, Japan, China and Russia all wrong about Pyongyang’s launch of a satellite atop a rocket capable of delivering a nuclear weapon? According to this lengthy Stalinist commentary from North Korea’s state-run Rodong Sinmun, the U.S., Japan and the ‘group of traitors’ running south Korea had better reconsider plans to intercept the rocket, which is expected … [Read more...] about ‘Unimaginable and Miserable Punishment’ to Follow Interception of DPRK Satellite (Rodong Sinmun, North Korea)
Smart, Human Romney Decision on Pennsylvania Anti-Santorum Ads
Apparently there is a learning curve in 21st century American politics. The camp of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, in a politically smart and in terms of values humane move, has pulled negative ads aimed at former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum that were skedded to air in the upcoming primary battle. The reason: Santorum is spending the day to tend to his ailing … [Read more...] about Smart, Human Romney Decision on Pennsylvania Anti-Santorum Ads
A Tale of Two Crows (Guest Voice)
A Tale of Two Crows by Catherine Tanguis As if the Stand Your Ground law and the current efforts to restrict voter registration hadn't reminded us that discrimination is alive and well in the 21st century, Senator A.G. Crowe of Slidell, Louisiana introduced Senate Bill 217, that if passed, would reincarnate institutional segregation practices reminiscent of the Jim … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Crows (Guest Voice)
More Evidence of the Decline of Partisan “Discussion”
There's more evidence of the decline of our partisan "discussion" of "issues." Senator Chuck Grassley provides it to us. If you used Grassley's way of "discussing" issues where he differs with Barack Obama and envisioned the Lincoln Douglas debates you can see Lincoln and Douglas now: "You're stupid!" "You're a poopy head." Wait! That sounds like kindergarten … [Read more...] about More Evidence of the Decline of Partisan “Discussion”
Here’s a New Definition of Neo-Nazis
Here's a new definition of neo-Nazis: a "civil rights group." Or so says a Florida Fox affiliate. Footnote: Quite seriously, I am now reading the classic history book The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William Shirer. Using this Fox affiliate's definition, I guess you could say this is a 1,000 page plus book about a guy with a mustache who was associated with a group … [Read more...] about Here’s a New Definition of Neo-Nazis
Progressives At The Bat
It's the start of a new baseball season, so how could I not post this political knock-off of the immortal "Casey At The Bat?" I don't believe the progressives in this version of the poem, however, are going to strike out this November the way Casey did... Progressives At The Bat It looked extremely rocky for progressives in D.C., The folks they'd long depended on to … [Read more...] about Progressives At The Bat
Impotent Jobs Growth
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Glad That’s Over: Listening to Men on Easter
"The problem is you're sober." - The Lives of Cowboys, Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keiller WASHINGTON - I love the boys, but I'm tired of hearing them preach. Holy week and Easter is always a very log slog for rebel women of faith, unless you're like me and reach beyond organized religion. But even then the thunderous gasbag cacophony is hard to tune out. "I … [Read more...] about Glad That’s Over: Listening to Men on Easter
To Cut Health Care Costs, Unnecessary Care Must Be Targeted
Until the Supreme Court makes a decision about the legality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its provisions, health care is in limbo regarding legislation that might be enacted to control health care costs and provide care to the uninsured. However, the health of the economy and federal government demand that these costs be controlled. Recent recommendations by physician … [Read more...] about To Cut Health Care Costs, Unnecessary Care Must Be Targeted
When Liberals Stop Being Wimps
ELON, N.C. -- Conservatives are not accustomed to being on the defensive. They have long experience with attacking the evils of the left and the abuses of activist judges. They love to assail "tax-and-spend liberals" without ever discussing who should be taxed or what government money is actually spent on. They expect their progressive opponents to be wimpy and … [Read more...] about When Liberals Stop Being Wimps
The Truth About Government
At the most fundamental level, lack of government results inexorably in violence, force, exploitation, and brutality. In any society larger than a small handful of people, government is the only thing that allows you to have any rights at all; properly structured, Government is the only thing that allows freedom and civilization to coexist. As Edmund Burke said, the restraints … [Read more...] about The Truth About Government
A Long Life with Racism
A British writer with an Asian wife scandalizes the Web with a “talk” to his children about American race, providing them with outlandish statistical reasons to fear and avoid black people. Such casual racism and paranoia rightly provoke outrage left and right and, in this old white heart, rouse...what? Disgust, sorrow and painful memories. I was born and spent my first … [Read more...] about A Long Life with Racism
Why The Volt Is The Wrong Horse In The Right Race: This Week’s Report From 20 Paws Ranch
The Driver in Chief tries a Chevy Volt on for size. Many automakers have been slow to embrace hybrids and for some who have the technology doesn't seem to run a whole lot deeper than a badge with a green leaf on the trunk lid. A conspicuous exception has been Toyota, which introduced the fuel stingy Prius in the U.S. in 2001 and now offers hybrids throughout its Lexus … [Read more...] about Why The Volt Is The Wrong Horse In The Right Race: This Week’s Report From 20 Paws Ranch
‘Hysteria’ over Romney’s ‘Naked Flattery’ of Russian Influence (Gazeta, Russia)
Are we living at a time in which politicians - American and non-American alike - need to choose their words more carefully? For Russia's Gazeta newspaper, columnist Semen Novoprudski writes of the dangers of fast-and-loose political rhetoric, and why, for the good of the world at large, all politicians, instead of using divisive Cold-War language, should from now on 'speak … [Read more...] about ‘Hysteria’ over Romney’s ‘Naked Flattery’ of Russian Influence (Gazeta, Russia)
Happy Easter 2 U
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Icky Ricky and Which Mitt: A Tale of Two Roosters (Guest Voice)
ICKY RICKY AND WHICH MITT: A TALE OF TWO ROOSTERS by Linda Gibson Once upon a time, a rooster named Which Mitt decided he would be a better barnyard leader than the Big Owl. But Icky Ricky, another rooster, also wanted to be the one in charge. They began crowing, loudly and nonstop, to see who had the scariest stories about each other and about Big Owl. “Which … [Read more...] about Icky Ricky and Which Mitt: A Tale of Two Roosters (Guest Voice)
Happy Passover 2 U
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