It has frozen over. A high profile Republican has finally strongly condemned Rush Limbaugh's latest lowering of the bar on America's political discourse. But unlike a statement issued through a press spokesman by House Majority Leader John Boehner calling Limbaugh's comments "inappropriate," Carly Fiorina, National Republican Senatorial Committee Vice-Chairman, made the … [Read more...] about Carly Fiorina Blasts Limbaugh’s “Insulting” Comment About College Woman Being “Slut”
Santorum Can’t Beat Obama? Sure.
I struggle for a pithy word to describe my emotion towards liberals who in the last few months have been rubbing their hands with glee at the thought of Republicans nominating Rick Santorum as they insist he is so far outside the mainstream of American politics he cannot possibly beat Barack Obama. I would use the word "bemused" but that would imply that I am puzzled but I am … [Read more...] about Santorum Can’t Beat Obama? Sure.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Today we mark the birthday of one of our childhood friends You gave us Lorax, Grinch and the Cat Without them where would we be at You taught us how to love and care Your gentle wisdom you did share Your heart was big, your spirit kind Each new book a joy to find You made us put our minds to use Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Obama Playing Defense Over Gas Prices & GOP Attacks
WASHINGTON - How did it come to this? How badly has the Obama administration handled promoting what's actually been happening on energy production on their watch? It couldn't have been worse. The graph here is from the Wall Street Journal, from back in August 2011. Here's an excerpt from the report: 1,069: The number of rigs drilling for oil in the U.S. this … [Read more...] about Obama Playing Defense Over Gas Prices & GOP Attacks
Windows 8 Nine, OS X Two
Rumor has it that Microsoft could have 9 flavors of Windows 8. That's up from 6 versions of Windows 7. And seven more than Apple's two versions of OS X: If this key is to be believed, Windows 8 will be available in the six editions of Windows 7 with the addition of Windows 8 Professional Plus, Enterprise Evaluation, and ARM edition. That makes nine Windows 8 versions in all — … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Nine, OS X Two
Russia: A Hacking War Before the Presidential Elections? (Guest Voice)
Russia: A Hacking War? by Stephanie Kopf The eager and possibly somewhat surprised eye of the world as been turned on Russia during the last two and a half months especially, as protests continue to unfold regarding the upcoming presidential elections. And particularly former president’s and current prime minister’s Vladimir Putin’s decision to run for president again in … [Read more...] about Russia: A Hacking War Before the Presidential Elections? (Guest Voice)
The ‘Brutality of the World’, According to Vladimir Putin (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Days ago, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin aired his views on Russia and the world in a Moscow newspaper - and they have not gone unnoticed. For Algeria's Le Quotidien d’Oran, one of the Maghreb's leading columnists, K. Selim, writes that whether people in the West like it or not, Putin's old-fashioned view of the world and Russian interests are as valid as ever. For … [Read more...] about The ‘Brutality of the World’, According to Vladimir Putin (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Is There No Line To Be Crossed That Would Turn Limbaugh’s Sponsors Against Him?
This is entertainment? Via ABC: “So Miss Fluke, and the rest of you Feminazis, here’s the deal. If we are going to pay for your contraceptives, and thus pay for you to have sex. We want something for it. We want you to post the videos online so we can all watch.” And “Three thousand dollars for birth control in three years? ... They’re admitting before congressional … [Read more...] about Is There No Line To Be Crossed That Would Turn Limbaugh’s Sponsors Against Him?
It’s Long Past Time For Senate Amendments To Have Nexus
This is the stupidest thing I've heard lately: On Thursday, Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) proposed an amendment to a transportation funding bill that "would have allowed not only religious groups but any employer with moral objections to opt out" of the requirement that insurance plans cover birth control. It died on a (mostly) party line vote, 51 to 48. It's not that this … [Read more...] about It’s Long Past Time For Senate Amendments To Have Nexus
Rush Limbaugh Lowers the Bar (Again)
Rush Limbaugh has lowered the bar again. Or you can say that with this one he jumped the whale. I vowed I would not write long posts on him anymore (I could break that vow). Will Bunch has a good summary of the latest. … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Lowers the Bar (Again)
Romney Pants On Fire
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Quote of the Day: Olympia Snowe On Why She’s Leaving the Senate
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Maine's Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe on why she decided to leave the Senate. In a nutshell: the Senate has become almost totally focused on partisan wars, compromise seems virtually dead, and the center has been weakened. She hopes (she says) to make an impact from the outside. Here are some chunks of her Washigton Post Op-Ed … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Olympia Snowe On Why She’s Leaving the Senate
The Danger of Mitt Being Mitt
WASHINGTON -- Political consultants tell candidates to be authentic -- to "be yourself." In Mitt Romney's case, that might not be such good advice. Once again, for what seems like the umpteenth time, Romney is being crowned as the presumptive Republican nominee. His victories in Michigan and Arizona took much of the wind out of Rick Santorum's sails; Newt Gingrich is … [Read more...] about The Danger of Mitt Being Mitt
Reaction to Conservative Media Figure Andrew Breitbart’s Death (Roundup)
It's always shocking when someone dies suddenly at a not-so-ripe-old age, and so it was with the ever-controversial conservative media figure Andrew Breitbart. Here's a roundup of reactions, giving differing opinions. --David Frum: Andrew Breitbart was an innovator and inventor, a man who as much as any shaped the media culture of the Internet age. He was present at the … [Read more...] about Reaction to Conservative Media Figure Andrew Breitbart’s Death (Roundup)
Andrew Breitbart, and Heart Attacks Taking Men (and Women) Early in Life…
I hope Mr. Breitbart rests in peace now. And that his 4 kids and wife will be comforted. It appears he had a heart attack or stroke, out for a walk, suddenly fell down. A stranger dialed 911. He was dead it seems when emergency help arrived. Again, may his people be comforted. I’d just remind, even if it could cause a few people to awken sooner rather than later... that many … [Read more...] about Andrew Breitbart, and Heart Attacks Taking Men (and Women) Early in Life…
McDonnell: Pray For President Obama
A nice bit of non partisanship from Governor McDonnell of Virginia. Hopefully we can all just enjoy it rather than start a partisan snipe.... … [Read more...] about McDonnell: Pray For President Obama
It’s The Payroll Tax, Stupid
There are several perfectly sensible and sane ways to change the tax code. They include bringing the unearned income tax rate back to where it was until a decade or so ago; doing away with the carried interest giveaway to hedge fund sharpies; taking a bigger bite from inheriting trustafarians; imposing a small surtax on incomes above $1 million, etc. But the best, the most … [Read more...] about It’s The Payroll Tax, Stupid
Washington Comity Has Become Washington Comedy- How Can the Equation Be Changed?
Olympia Snowe’s retirement from the Senate is another dagger in the heart of centrism and moderation in American politics. She noted that the political process is “no longer allowing lawmakers to shape or change legislation and turning every vote into a take-it-or-leave-it showdown intended to embarrass the opposition.” (http://nyti.ms/x4WQ5s) Centrists of both parties have … [Read more...] about Washington Comity Has Become Washington Comedy- How Can the Equation Be Changed?
What Happens If You Dare Criticize Israeli Policy
WASHINGTON - It must be a general election year. With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due in Washington next week, the rhetoric is reaching a crescendo. Yesterday, Democrats from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to Sens. McCaskill and Wyden signed on to a sense of the Senate resolution on Iran, which you can read here. Today, Bill Kristol runs amok with a full-page ad in the … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Dare Criticize Israeli Policy
Andrew Breitbart: Bomb Thrower, Fearless Advocate, Bane of the Left
Andrew Breitbart, dead suddenly at the age of 43, was not my cup of tea. He was too strident, too much the serial exaggerator, and was far too emotional to argue logically or in a reasoned manner. And yet, I wrote this at American Thinker this morning: Ed Morrissey writes at Hot Air that Andrew Breitbart was "our Merry Prankster": He was willing to take risks … [Read more...] about Andrew Breitbart: Bomb Thrower, Fearless Advocate, Bane of the Left