The Los Angeles Times reports that Barack Obama's campaign may use the word "Forward" as a campaign slogan. At first glance, that may be a nice sounding idea. But you have to wonder: have they been watching the cable news TV wars? Get ready for the slogan itself to be a topic if it does seems to become official or used repeatedly in ads. The reason: in the ongoing battle of … [Read more...] about Obama Possible Campaign Slogan “Forward” a Mistake: Gift to Talkers and Comedians?
A Reminder- How Government Helps Make the “Self-Made” Man
There are myths proclaimed by some right-wing partisans and Ayn Rand acolytes that “rugged individualists” working alone have been responsible for America’s great accomplishments and that government is the enemy of progress. In their quest to reduce taxes, particularly for the wealthy, and cut the size of government, this myth has been promulgated by ideologues to gain support … [Read more...] about A Reminder- How Government Helps Make the “Self-Made” Man
Arrogant Amnesia on ‘Mission Accomplished’ Anniversary
WASHINGTON - AN INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA in the Situation Room with Brian Williams on the bin Laden raid exploded this past weekend. That it happened just days before tomorrow's disastrous "Mission Accomplished" anniversary worked like salt in a wound. Sen. John McCain had a hissy fit. Breitbart's Ben Shapiro is either the dumbest political writer on planet earth … [Read more...] about Arrogant Amnesia on ‘Mission Accomplished’ Anniversary
Mitt Romney & The Republican Party’s Impossible Balancing Act: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
It must be hard getting up every morning trying to decide who you’re going to be that day. ~ John F. Kennedy on Richard Nixon, 1960 With the primary season pandering finally behind them, the Republican Party in general and presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney in particular face an all but impossible balancing act: Being mindful of the interests of a party base … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney & The Republican Party’s Impossible Balancing Act: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
Sinking Economy
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Connecticut’s Death Penalty Message
GREENWICH, Conn. -- Since the 2010 elections, the activism of newly empowered conservative and Republican state legislatures has gained national attention with their wars on public employee unions, additional restrictions on abortion, and new barriers to voting. Against this backdrop, the little state of Connecticut has loomed as a large progressive exception. Last … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Death Penalty Message
More Reaction Pours In About Young Barack Obama’s Dog Food (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama joked about it at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, but reaction is still pouring in about the revelation that he ate dog as a kid. Here's the latest: … [Read more...] about More Reaction Pours In About Young Barack Obama’s Dog Food (VIDEO)
Obama Has Held More Fundraisers Than Last Five POTUS Combined
This according to a new book about campaigns and fundraisers. … [Read more...] about Obama Has Held More Fundraisers Than Last Five POTUS Combined
Are We Now in the “Brain Circulation” Era? (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Related in more ways than one to the “brain drain,” especially as it affects our young people, is a “brain waste.” Paul Krugman addresses how some of our policies are contributing to “wasting the minds of a whole generation.” Please read it here == Original Post: The unemployment in Spain “just hit a depression-level 24.4 percent.” Portugal, and … [Read more...] about Are We Now in the “Brain Circulation” Era? (UPDATED)
Quote of the Day: Obama and Illegal Immigration
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Daily Beast's John Avlon in a post on Barack Obama and illegal immigration that needs to be read in full. Here's the beginning: The headline should be striking: "U.S.A. Stops Illegal Immigration from Mexico" in its tracks. That’s an underlying insight in a study by the Pew Hispanic Center released days before the Supreme … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Obama and Illegal Immigration
French Presidential Elections Turning Into Nasty Brawl
The final week of electioneering for the 6 May Presidential vote between incumbent Nicholas Sarkozy and Social Francois Hollande is turning into a foul-mouthed brawl between right and left in France. Both sides are running populist campaigns instead of providing solutions to the country’s very troubled economy worsened by mounting job losses, recession and stagnation in … [Read more...] about French Presidential Elections Turning Into Nasty Brawl
Voices Of Liberty
With the recent announcement that Disney will be bringing The Voices Of Liberty to Disneyland in California I thought I'd post a couple videos of these truly amazing performers. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvM4r9Hw5LA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f0ro6sWcx0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjeWWLQntAQ … [Read more...] about Voices Of Liberty
Austerity and Spain’s Economic Crisis
Have austerity moves in Spain made that great country's crisis worse? … [Read more...] about Austerity and Spain’s Economic Crisis
Romney Advisors: Election Will Be About Competence on Economy Not Coolness
It sounds as if presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney's camp has given up on trying to make him more likeable and made the argument that is logical but has often not worked in American politics: It's not about personality, likeability. It's all about issues. In this case, the economy. It doesn't sound like they will try to make Romney seem "cool" (which … [Read more...] about Romney Advisors: Election Will Be About Competence on Economy Not Coolness
The Partisanship Is Not Going Away, Even After the Election
If our democracy is to regain its health and vitality, the culture and ideological center of the Republican Party must change. In the short run, without a massive (and unlikely) across-the-board rejection of the GOP at the polls, that will not happen. If anything, Washington’s ideological divide will probably grow after the 2012 elections. ...Norm Ornstein and Thomas Mann, … [Read more...] about The Partisanship Is Not Going Away, Even After the Election
American Drone
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Bagels, Lox, and the Decline of Western Civilization
Bagels, lox, cream cheese, a little tomato and onion. Is this rocket science? The Fabulous Gi and I were recently discussing how long it had been since we'd had this wonderful product brought to us by the Zionist Occupation Government. Say what you will about our Jewish overlords, at least they gave us this! Sunday morning, I wake up inexplicably early. No way to get back … [Read more...] about Bagels, Lox, and the Decline of Western Civilization
If CISPA Is Such A Threat, Why Is Silicon Valley Silent?
TechnoLlama, with a view from abroad: From the start the Bill was advertised with an unhealthy dose of jingoism, its proponents sold it as a way to defend against foreign cyber-threats. While not mentioned specifically, the Act talks mostly about US intelligence agencies sharing information with private parties (with adequate security clearance) and viceversa. Checks and … [Read more...] about If CISPA Is Such A Threat, Why Is Silicon Valley Silent?
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel’s Monologue at the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Tomorrow you'll read the buzz and the critics -- and politically motivated comments about comedian Jimmy Kimmel's monologue at the 2012 White House Correspondent's Dinner. Why watch it and judge for yourself? Here it is: You can read what news reports say about his monologue HERE. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel’s Monologue at the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
VIDEO: President Barack Obama’s Monologue at the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Before you get inundated by politically motivated reactions from Ds and Rs to President Barack Obama's monologue at the 2012 White House Correspondent's Dinner, why not watch it yourself and make your own decision? Here it is: Here are some Tweets I did on this subject on my Twitter page: @JoeGandelman @gotlucky If a President gives a monologue that gets … [Read more...] about VIDEO: President Barack Obama’s Monologue at the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner