I don't agree with Pat Buchanan says. But I also don't agree with the way critics of his book "Suicide of a Superpower" has been characterized after having listened to every single word of the audio book version. Pat Buchanan's book created quite a stir when it first came out. I turned on a liberal talk show on XM radio to hear a host say the book was proof Buchanan … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Suicide of a Superpower” by Pat Buchanan
Mitt And the Common Man
Maureen Dowd has a column in this morning's New York Times about the problems Mitt Romney has admitting publicly to the tenets of his faith. I have never been too concerned with Romney's faith. That is between him and his God. But I am troubled by something else Dowd mentions. The Wall Street Journal reports that Romney has applied for a permit "to replace his single-story … [Read more...] about Mitt And the Common Man
Candidates won’t Answer Mexicans; Perhaps they will Respond to Mr. Biden (Excelsior, Mexico)
Vice President Joe Biden recently traveled to Mexico, which is another country in the midst of a heated presidential campaign. In an effort not to show favoritism toward the ruling party candidate, Mr. Biden met briefly with each of the candidates. In the event, political analyst Víctor Beltri, in this article from Mexico's Excelsior, which amounts to a direct appeal to the … [Read more...] about Candidates won’t Answer Mexicans; Perhaps they will Respond to Mr. Biden (Excelsior, Mexico)
You Will Never Win! So Give it Away to a Better Cause.
Unfortunately, neither you nor I won the last big mega-millions jackpot. Since misery loves company, let’s see what we’ve learned. First, we are once again reminded, “You can’t win if you don’t buy a ticket.” More importantly, we’ve learned you won’t win if you do buy a ticket. You say, wait a minute, people win all the time. You’re missing the point here. Other people … [Read more...] about You Will Never Win! So Give it Away to a Better Cause.
John Demjanjuk, Convicted Nazi Death Camp Guard, Dies at Age 91
A little less than a year ago, I explained why I did not shed a tear, why I did not feel any pity and why I experienced some closure when I heard that Ukraine-born John Demjanjuk, a guard at Sobibor, was found guilty by a German court of taking part in the murder of more than 28,000 Jews, including my relatives, at a death camp in World War II and was sentenced to five years … [Read more...] about John Demjanjuk, Convicted Nazi Death Camp Guard, Dies at Age 91
Robert Bales and Joint Base Lewis-McChord
U.S. Identifies Army Sergeant in Killing of 16 in Afghanistan The military on Friday identified the soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers earlier this week as Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, a 38-year-old father of two who had been injured twice in combat over the course of four deployments and had, his lawyer said, an exemplary military record. ........ Pentagon … [Read more...] about Robert Bales and Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The Theatrics of Announcements: re Announcement Osama Targeted Obama
if one were to read von Clausewitz, Lao Tzu, Machiavelli, or even the I Ching, the timing of announcements is high craft. I cant image any WHouse singing 'Dum de tee dum, Oh yes, let's just choose any old day to tell the subjects the king was in a cross hairs.' Just my .02. I find much similarity between the inkspot country Vatican and most every regime in terms of much … [Read more...] about The Theatrics of Announcements: re Announcement Osama Targeted Obama
Rush Limbaugh, Heal Thyself
We have all had enough of the Rush Limbaugh - Sandra Fluke episode. However, we just cannot help -- or restrain -- ourselves and just keep writing about it, making political hay, scoring points, moralizing, pontificating, sermonizing (well, you have a thesaurus, too) about it -- including yours truly. One of our contributors, after clenching his teeth, “chomping and … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh, Heal Thyself
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Shona !!
A couple videos to enjoy and a little about the song and the day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbuRA_D3KU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3DcEgZTKpg … [Read more...] about Lá Fhéile Pádraig Shona !!
Bin Laden’s Plot to Assassinate Barack Obama
The Washington Post's David Igantius reports that the late terrorist chief Osama bin Laden had plans to try and assassinate President Barack Obama -- partially because he felt that it would make Joe Biden President, and bin Laden felt Biden was unprepared for the office. Before his death, Osama bin Laden boldly commanded his network to organize special cells in … [Read more...] about Bin Laden’s Plot to Assassinate Barack Obama
Offshore Tax Shelters (A Nod And Wink Poem)
Federal officials have announced they are now making serious efforts to crack down on people who avoid paying U.S. taxes by banking overseas. Maybe, maybe not... Offshore Tax Shelters (A Nod And A Wink Poem) The Nod My firm is big on patriotism On ev’ry desk’s a yellow ribbon The boss can quote both Burke and Gibbon We pay our taxes, that’s a given. The … [Read more...] about Offshore Tax Shelters (A Nod And Wink Poem)
Should Penn State’s Stadium Be Named After Joe Paterno?
A poll shows that sentiment is strong in Pennsylvania for naming Penn State's stadium after Joe Paterno. Newsy.com has the details: … [Read more...] about Should Penn State’s Stadium Be Named After Joe Paterno?
The Last Word (Really, I Promise!) on Rush Limbaugh and Sandra Fluke
When the Limbaugh-Fluke brouhaha erupted earlier this month, I was stranded deep inside one of those interminable freelance projects that are a fact of life for writers without glossy six-figure publishing contracts or lofty media pulpits. While the public's fury swelled, I had to clench my teeth and press on with my project. Since then, I've been fighting a war with myself, … [Read more...] about The Last Word (Really, I Promise!) on Rush Limbaugh and Sandra Fluke
Irish Humor to Prime the Pump (Guest Voice)
Irish Humor to Prime the Pump by Tom Purcell Ah, the St. Patrick's season is upon us. Good thing, for we're in dire need of some Irish levity about now. It's been more than three years since the crash of 2008, yet the economy still stumbles and Americans are eager for any sign of life. It reminds me of the three Irishmen discussing their funerals: "I hope the … [Read more...] about Irish Humor to Prime the Pump (Guest Voice)
Conventional Wisdom Bites Dust: Poll Shows Romney Santorum Would Split Gingrich Votes If Gingrich Quits
Here's yet another piece of data that further underscores the flimsiness of the conventional wisdom during this election year. The long-held, often asserted contention that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is taking votes away from former Senator Rick Santorum and thus splitting the conservative "anti-Romney" vote has just been obliterated by a new Gallup Poll: Maybe … [Read more...] about Conventional Wisdom Bites Dust: Poll Shows Romney Santorum Would Split Gingrich Votes If Gingrich Quits
Rick Perry Does It the Republican Way
At one point threatening to secede from the US, Rick Perry has decried the profligacy of the federal government for years. He doesn't like federal money, he doesn't like federal rules and regulations, he hated the stimulus bill, and he campaigned against all of these horrors during his very embarrassing and unfortunate weeks as a prospective Republican presidential … [Read more...] about Rick Perry Does It the Republican Way
Comments Caught in Spam filter… To Our Commenters
I apologize for the half dozen or so comments caught in spam filter today. We have an earlier form of comments' software running at the moment. I have ok'd each comment, and they ought to show up now right where you left them... unlike some people's wits, somedays including mine as I try to balance health challenges, work, tmv, finishing two books, guiding and loving grandkids, … [Read more...] about Comments Caught in Spam filter… To Our Commenters
More Details on Panetta’s Close Call in Afghanistan
We have read accounts of the incident that occurred on Wednesday at Camp Bastion Airfield in Helmand province, Afghanistan, as the aircraft carrying Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta taxied towards a gathering of dignitaries, including the newly-installed commander of Regional Command-Southwest. Chris Carroll over at the Stars and Stripes reports today from “aboard a … [Read more...] about More Details on Panetta’s Close Call in Afghanistan
Would a Rick Santorum Candidacy Teach the GOP a Valuable Political Lesson?
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Daily Beast's John Avlon, who suggests that if Republican conservatives get their way and nominate Rick Santorum as President it could wind up teaching the GOP a useful lesson -- and lead to a far different party in 2016 and beyond. In my chats with friends and in emails I've often argued the same kind of thing: if the GOP … [Read more...] about Would a Rick Santorum Candidacy Teach the GOP a Valuable Political Lesson?
Busted Clooneys
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