On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln spoke for two minutes at a Pennsylvania cemetery of a nation “conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” Tuesday night, a would-be president, after losing a primary in Lincoln’s state by a “crushing” margin, came there to ramble on cable news with his divisive message of pitting “work clothes” … [Read more...] about Santorum’s Cockeyed Gettysburg Address
Hubris Could Impact Both Parties in 2012 and Beyond
One day in 1981 when I was a reporter for the Wichita Eagle-Beacon in Kansas, an assistant city editor who was notoriously into office politics pointed towards the city desk. "We've gotten rid of all the deadwood,' he said triumphantly. "We've cleaned house on the city desk."' He was referring to two recently departed assistant city editors. One had accepted a big job at … [Read more...] about Hubris Could Impact Both Parties in 2012 and Beyond
The Sky Is Blue …
This is just a spur-of-the-moment, silly, half-baked post. I am sure I will hear about it. I have considered disabling comments. You may probably want to skip it, ignore it, trash it … You ask: Why even write it then? Well, if you must know and have gotten this far, I guess I will have to indulge you. In a very recent post -- it doesn’t matter which -- the … [Read more...] about The Sky Is Blue …
The Fundamental Madness of Eddie Munster
Congressman Paul Ryan (R, Wisc.) Paul "Eddie Munster" Ryan is in the news again. This time it's for a redux of last year's non-starter of an Ayn Rand budget. Don't believe me? "This isn't just about math, this is a cause," Republican Rep. Paul Ryan told the audience at the American Enterprise Institute this morning, on the release of 2013 budget. This will be masticated to … [Read more...] about The Fundamental Madness of Eddie Munster
The GOP’s Religious Head Count
MOSCOW, Idaho -- The Republican presidential primaries this year have turned into a religious census. There is little precedent in modern politics for the extent to which a state's choice for a nominee has coincided so closely with how many of its ballots were cast by white evangelical voters. Where evangelicals cast a minority of the ballots, Mitt Romney has won. Where … [Read more...] about The GOP’s Religious Head Count
Standing Ground in Florida
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America’s ‘Right’ Makes the French Right Seem ‘Left’ (Le Figaro, France)
How right-wing is today's Republican Party when compared to other right-wing parties around the world? In an effort to explain the matter to French voters who are also in the midst of a presidential campaign pitting "right" and against "left," Le Figaro columnist Pierre-Yves Dugua admonishes his readers not to even put the French and American right in the same category - and to … [Read more...] about America’s ‘Right’ Makes the French Right Seem ‘Left’ (Le Figaro, France)
The Three Political Parties of America
There are three political parties in the United States today, and they are all fielding candidates for the presidency. The parties are the Republicrats, the Scared Religionists, and the Freedom and Peace Party. By far the largest party is the Republicrats, who have held sway with their current platform since at least the 1940s. They are offering two candidates for … [Read more...] about The Three Political Parties of America
So Much for Jeb Bush’s Endorsement
WASHINGTON - It's another gafferiffic moment. It also confirms what conservatives have been saying about Mitt Romney from the start. From Think Progress, who caught the exchange between a CNN host identified as a "comedian," and Erick Fehrnstrom of the Mitt Romney campaign. CNN HOST: Is there a concern that Santorum and Gingrich might force the governor to tack so far to … [Read more...] about So Much for Jeb Bush’s Endorsement
BREAKING: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Endorses Mitt Romney for President (UPDATED)
Former Florida Gov Jeb Bush has now endorsed former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for President -- another sign that despite all future Republican primary controversies, future fiery new and old media posts and columns, and even the final delegate count going into the Republican convention, Romney is on track to get the nomination. In a statement, the former Florida … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Endorses Mitt Romney for President (UPDATED)
Video Animation: Malia Obama Mexico Spring Break Story Disappears from Internet
Another ripped from the headlines video animation from Taiwan's Next Media Animation -- this time on Malia Obama's spring break story disappearing from the Internet: … [Read more...] about Video Animation: Malia Obama Mexico Spring Break Story Disappears from Internet
The Biggest Energy News Isn’t Oil Or Natural Gas, It’s Solar
Judging by the attention given energy subjects by most American media in recent months, the most important news on the energy front has involved gasoline prices at the pump, a pipeline for Canadian shale oil, and the risk-reward ratio of fracking for natural gas. In terms of the world's energy future, however, and indeed, its fast-changing energy present as well, the really big … [Read more...] about The Biggest Energy News Isn’t Oil Or Natural Gas, It’s Solar
Quote of the Day: Scarborough on the Sanford, Florida Police Department’s Handling of Trayvon Martin Killing
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Joe Scarbourough on the Sanford, Florida's handling of the killing of 17 year old Trayvon Martin, armed with Skittles and iced tea, who was shot dead by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, armed with a gun: “They have acted shamefully,” Scarborough agreed, adding that they have proven themselves “unworthy of representing … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Scarborough on the Sanford, Florida Police Department’s Handling of Trayvon Martin Killing
Trayvon (UPDATED)
... After taking an airplane ride two years ago, Trayvon decided he wanted to learn to fly, his uncle Ronald Fulton said. The teen attended a Miami aviation school part time and was studying to be an engineer, a path to realizing his ambition, Fulton said. Math was Trayvon's favorite subject. He liked to tinker, and he was good with his hands. He once took apart … [Read more...] about Trayvon (UPDATED)
Purpose Driven Lies and Gender Equality (Guest Vocie)
Purpose Driven Lies and Gender Equality by Tina Dupuy What does a government bureaucrat being between you and your doctor look like? That was the go-to canard to scare Americans away from the health care reform bill (or single payer for that matter). So, imagine your doctor deciding he or she doesn't want you to get a procedure. They don't agree with it for whatever reason. … [Read more...] about Purpose Driven Lies and Gender Equality (Guest Vocie)
Florida Trayvon Martin Shooting
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Romney Wins Illinois (UPDATED with Roundup)
Fox News projects Mitt Romney the winner of the Illinois primary. CNN and MSNBC have now projected as well. Looks like a big win for Mitt, likely in double digits. Of course this won't cause anyone to drop out because... well they're idiots. Speaking of idiocy.. over on MSNBC Rachel Maddow is making fun of the Illinois primary ballot. Admittedly the ballot is … [Read more...] about Romney Wins Illinois (UPDATED with Roundup)
Seattle Theater: Number 3 in the Nation?
According to David Armstrong, the 5th Avenue Theatre's Executive Producer and Artistic Director, New York, Chicago, and Seattle are the three biggest theater towns in the United States. The following is an indepth interview with David Armstrong about the great American musical and the Seattle theater community. I so much enjoyed my interview with David Armstrong that I … [Read more...] about Seattle Theater: Number 3 in the Nation?
Strong Quake Strikes Near Acapulco
A powerful quake measuring around 7.6 on the Richter scale has struck Mexico near the tourist (or former tourist) destination of Acapulco. So far there are no reports of serious damages, deaths or injuries but that is likely to change somewhat. However most quake prone cities are built to resist shocks and as a result I expect minimal injuries. Sadly the drug lords have … [Read more...] about Strong Quake Strikes Near Acapulco
Political Rap Video: Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up? (VIDEO)
A political rap video that's a take off of an Eminem song (some adult language): Footnote: When was the "day the music died"? It was the day Mitt Romney sang "American the Beautiful..." … [Read more...] about Political Rap Video: Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up? (VIDEO)