Let's be very blunt. If over the next few years one of our politicians is gunned down then there will the usual hand wringing about violence and how we have to avoid anything that encourages nutjobs who can't separate snark, polemics or sick ideas not meant to lead to murder. We already went through that in the United States when Gabby Giffords was gunned down. And now here … [Read more...] about Company Puts Obama’s, Pelosi’s, Palin’s Faces on Shooting Targets
Rick ‘Ahmadinejad’ Santorum (The News, Switzerland)
Like Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum continues his nearly perfect record of derision from the international press. In this latest example from Switzerland's News, columnist Patrik Etschmayer compares the elections in Iran to the Republican primary race and concludes that Rick Santorum is running for office in the wrong country. For Switzerland's News, Patrik Etschmayer writes … [Read more...] about Rick ‘Ahmadinejad’ Santorum (The News, Switzerland)
Is Conservative Talk Radio On the Way Out?
After nearly 30 years of rapid growth that saved the sagging AM radio format the question is being seriously asked: is conservative talk radio as we know it on the way out? According to reports, conservative talk titan Rush Limbaugh has lost 141 advertisers due to his three-day, bordering-on-slander verbal assault on Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke. The … [Read more...] about Is Conservative Talk Radio On the Way Out?
How The South Can Rise Again: Immigrants (Guest Voice)
How The South Can Rise Again: Immigrants by Tina Dupuy In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, members of the media noticed there was widespread devastation in the South. Watching it on television, as a person of Southern heritage, to me it was clear: "Some of that was like that before the storm." And it was. And it still is years later. Now since the Southern … [Read more...] about How The South Can Rise Again: Immigrants (Guest Voice)
Kony Atrocities
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Congressional Republicans Poised to Break Budget Deal
If you thought Congress' approval ratings were low, get ready to see them even lower. And Republicans: if you felt Republican House members' ratings were low get ready to see them lower. I suspect this will produce some quick Democratic Party campaign ads: Republicans in the House are ready to break the hard-fought budget deal: Republican leaders in the U.S. House of … [Read more...] about Congressional Republicans Poised to Break Budget Deal
A Menace To The Catholic Plutocracy
Those of you who have read these virtual pages over the years know that I don't believe the Catholic Church was ever a spiritual organization but a political one. It was founded to be the state religion of the Roman empire and was the corrupt king maker in much of Europe until the reformation. With 24/7 instant news it became difficult to hide that corruption when the victims … [Read more...] about A Menace To The Catholic Plutocracy
The Line Between a Communicator and a Crazy Man.
I spend a lot of my life in my head. Some of my longest conversation occur when I’m alone. When no one is present or in need of my attention I talk to God, I talk to myself, I talk to unreachable friends and foes. I question, plead, lament, and interject. I rehearse what I should have said, could have said, or will say if the opportunity arises. I follow thoughts to their … [Read more...] about The Line Between a Communicator and a Crazy Man.
Romney Meets “Peasants With Pitchforks”
WASHINGTON -- Political revolutions leave chaos in their wake. Republicans cannot shut down their presidential nominating contest because the party is in the midst of an upheaval wrought by the growing dominance of its right wing, its unresolved attitudes toward George W. Bush's presidency, and the terror the GOP rank-and-file has stirred among the more moderately conservative … [Read more...] about Romney Meets “Peasants With Pitchforks”
Horrific Tragedy in an Alpine Tunnel
Because of my links to both the Netherlands and Belgium and, in particular, because of the ages of most of the children involved, the horrific bus crash inside a tunnel is Switzerland has hit me very hard. Please read the details here and please keep the victims and their loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. … [Read more...] about Horrific Tragedy in an Alpine Tunnel
Romney and Santorum Play Catch-22
In my departed friend Joe Heller’s great novel, a character explains that "Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing." Republicans are now applying this logic to the choice of a Presidential candidate, with each side offering indisputable proof that, depending on who is doing the figures (a) Mitt Romney is on a “path to getting the … [Read more...] about Romney and Santorum Play Catch-22
A New Adventure Of Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant (Selig Does An Op Ed Piece)
You look unhappy, Mr. B. Can I get you a warm moist towel? Bring in a company masseuse? No, but thank you, Selig. Just another bit of nastiness came along today that we at the top of the financial industry must endure. It's putting me a little out of sorts. You mean that piece on the Op Ed page of today's New York Times? The one from a former employee who says our … [Read more...] about A New Adventure Of Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant (Selig Does An Op Ed Piece)
Marines Disarmed Before Panetta Speech
An unusual move to say the least and perhaps a sign that stress is getting worse. … [Read more...] about Marines Disarmed Before Panetta Speech
Mitt Romney: the Unloved Candidate and Unloved Front-Runner
Six realities emerged from last night's Republican primaries are these: 1. Mitt Romney is one of the most unloved front-runners in Republican Party history. 2. Mitt Romney (a breakdown of votes in the Southern primaries shows) has not convinced evangelical voters. This is partially due to their disbelief that he is a conservative. And, clearly, there is the "M" factor: … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney: the Unloved Candidate and Unloved Front-Runner
Romney Wins Hawaii and American Samoa, Santorum Wins Alabama and Mississippi
If you're just tuning in this morning, Mitt Romney has won Hawaii and American Samoa, but Rick Santorum has won Alabama and Mississippi. Despite calls from some quarters for him to quit the race, Newt Gingrich has pledged to soldier on, arguing that his strong second-place showing still makes him viable. Some will argue that Gingrich's continued presence in the race is harmful … [Read more...] about Romney Wins Hawaii and American Samoa, Santorum Wins Alabama and Mississippi
Romney Wins GOP Caucus In American Samoa
Washington Post: Romney wins GOP caucus in American Samoa Hawaii's polls have closed. … [Read more...] about Romney Wins GOP Caucus In American Samoa
Trenton Faces Toilet Paper Shortage
Here's a story that would be more suited to Flushing, NY: Trenton’s health department could shut down some city buildings if a toilet paper shortage isn’t resolved soon. “It could be an inconvenience for anybody, young, old, male, female,” said Maryann Wooten of Hamilton Township. The toilet paper and paper towel supply for at least eleven buildings, including city … [Read more...] about Trenton Faces Toilet Paper Shortage
Rick Santorum’s Victory Speech After Winning Alabama and Mississippi: “We Did It Again” (Full Video of Speech)
After winning the Republican primaries in Alabama and Mississippi former Senator Rick Santorum declared: "We did it again." Here's his full speech: … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum’s Victory Speech After Winning Alabama and Mississippi: “We Did It Again” (Full Video of Speech)
WaPo On The Idea Of Brokered Convention
An interesting look at why it is very unlikely to happen. … [Read more...] about WaPo On The Idea Of Brokered Convention
Santorum Wins Both Alabama and Misssissippi
As of 11:09pm Eastern, both Alabama and Mississippi have been called for Santorum. Santorum forces will likely be calling for Gingrich to leave the race. The smart money says both the Romney and Santorum campaigns are right now trying to strike a deal with Gingrich. (This item cross-posted to Dean's World.) Graphic via shutterstock.com … [Read more...] about Santorum Wins Both Alabama and Misssissippi