My friend Steve Disbrow says "Ahhh! Just got a robo-call from Mitt Romney!" Kristine Kinsey says, "How could you tell it wasn't really him?" (This item cross-posted to Dean's World.) … [Read more...] about Funniest Comment of the Month
Will Republicans Drop The Ball Once Again On Immigration? (Guest Voice)
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is crafting his own version of “the Dream Act.” He is conferring with Hispanic groups normally associated with the Democrats such as Gaby Pacheco, a vocal Dream Act activist, and even La Raza. Oh, I know, heaven forbid we sit down with those we disagree and hammer out compromises, but sometimes that is the way things get done. The truth that so many … [Read more...] about Will Republicans Drop The Ball Once Again On Immigration? (Guest Voice)
Charles Taylor Guilty Of War Crimes
Former Liberian leader Charles Taylor has been found guilty of war crimes by an international court. This is the first such conviction since the trials following World War 2. The conviction stems from his involvement in a civil war in neighboring Sierra Leone, a war in which as many as 50 thousand people died and many more were injured and abused. The trial, which took place … [Read more...] about Charles Taylor Guilty Of War Crimes
The Trend of Vanishing Centrist Lawmakers Continues
The current trend of American politics falling into most left/right, conservative/liberal with a weakened center continues: Next year’s Congress might be the most polarized yet thanks to the loss of centrist lawmakers — a trend emphasized in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primaries. “The middle is getting squeezed,” ex-Rep. Tom Davis (Va.), a former head of the National … [Read more...] about The Trend of Vanishing Centrist Lawmakers Continues
Recalling a Republican Governor
Trying to get anti-union activist and Wisconsin governor, Scott Walker, out of office isn't easy. The June 5 recall effort may not succeed. Why? Certainly not because recall is unjustified. Rather, the outcome will be heavily influenced by shock troops from the right. The Rove team (also funded by the Koch brothers) are supporting Walker with millions, "carpeting" … [Read more...] about Recalling a Republican Governor
Romney’s Magical Capitalism
WASHINGTON -- It turns out that there is at least one question on which Mitt Romney is not a flip-flopper: He has a utopian view of what an unfettered, lightly taxed market economy can achieve. He would never put it this way, of course, but his approach looks forward by looking backward to the late 19th century, when government let market forces rip and a conservative … [Read more...] about Romney’s Magical Capitalism
Fat Newt Sings
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Tax Records 101
Now that we’ve all (hopefully) sent our returns in to the government the question in the back of our minds is how long to save those tax records. Of course there is nothing wrong with saving documents for as long as you want, but I thought I’d offer a little primer. The main reason you would intend to save records is, of course, on the very slight chance that the … [Read more...] about Tax Records 101
Is The Obama Administration Intervening In Farm Chores?
The short answer is no. Here's the long one (at Storify). Remember this: when a headline or tweet sounds too good or too bad to be true ... it probably isn't! Neither is this meme. (Storify should appear below as an embed - please be patient!) [View the story "Is The Obama Administration Sticking Its Nose Into Farm Chores?" on Storify]Is The Obama Administration … [Read more...] about Is The Obama Administration Intervening In Farm Chores?
Those Sneaky old TV (and Cigarette) Commercials (VIDEO)
In a talk with someone on the road recently about changing entertainment trends and techniques, we got on the subject about how in early radio (before my time) and early TV (not before my time) some entertainers "snuck" commercials into the middle of their shows. And, also, about how cigarette companies were major advertisers. Here is an example from the show of one of radio … [Read more...] about Those Sneaky old TV (and Cigarette) Commercials (VIDEO)
Politics and Dogs
A fun article at Atlantic that takes a look back at Presidential pet scandals. … [Read more...] about Politics and Dogs
Newt Quits
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Is Marco Rubio the Sarah Palin of 2012?
Is Florida Senator Marco Rubio the Sara Palin for 2012? Some thoughts HERE. … [Read more...] about Is Marco Rubio the Sarah Palin of 2012?
FCC Political Ad Vote Comes Down to the Wire (Guest Voice)
FCC Political Ad Vote Comes Down to the Wire by Michael Winship With the Federal Communications Commission scheduled to vote this Friday on TV stations posting political advertising data on-line, we know pretty much for certain the final tally will be 2-1. What we don’t know is on which side of the issue Democratic FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn will fall. She’s the … [Read more...] about FCC Political Ad Vote Comes Down to the Wire (Guest Voice)
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Arizona Immigration Law
It sounds as if the Supreme Court is poised to throw a big chunk of red meat to partisans of both parties: it is looking at the legality of the Arizona immigration law which some consider draconian and increasingly seems poised to uphold it: Supreme Court justices on Wednesday appeared highly doubtful of the Obama administration’s objections to a controversial immigration … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Arizona Immigration Law
Fact Checking Fox
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The Real War On Women
There is a war on women going on, it's been going on a long time, and it's in the Middle East. Although there's room to believe there's some occasional exaggeration--in many traditionalist cultures, women have far more power in the household than is shown to the outside world--there can be no doubt that in the public sphere and at least sometimes in the private sphere it's a … [Read more...] about The Real War On Women
Obama Appears on Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night Show (Video)
President Barack Obama last night appeared on Jimmy Fallon's late night show and generally got good reviews (most criticism seemed politically based and politically motivated). Here's the segment so you can watch it -- and judge it -- for yourself: You can do a search on the reaction to it HERE (but yes Fox News will react as you suspect both online and on the air). By … [Read more...] about Obama Appears on Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night Show (Video)
The Netherlands: Normal Life for Dementia Patients
After Rick Santorum tried to give the Dutch medical system -- and the Dutch people -- an undeserved black eye with his outlandish claims on how the Netherlands deals with euthanasia, the New York Times reports on how one institution there provides a humane and respectful environment to older men and women suffering from severe dementia. The residents at the Hogewey … [Read more...] about The Netherlands: Normal Life for Dementia Patients
BREAKING: Gingrich Finally Sees the Light at the End of the (Exit) Tunnel (UPDATED)
UPDATE: While Rick Santorum still refuses to officially endorse Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich has finally done the right thing -- in addition to suspending his foolhardy campaign. Mr. Gingrich plans to officially endorse Mr. Romney’s candidacy after suspending his own efforts next week. Newt Gingrich called Mitt Romney today (Wednesday) and told him that he would … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Gingrich Finally Sees the Light at the End of the (Exit) Tunnel (UPDATED)