The media narrative has now shifted, suggesting that Barack Obama may now have an easier time being reelected due to a seemingly removing economy and Republican disarray. But is that true? Here are six factors that suggest political storm clouds could be facing Obama in November. … [Read more...] about Six Reasons Barack Obama’s Re-Election Drive May Be In Trouble
Santorum Thrashed in Washington State
To my deep relief, Rick Santorum was thoroughly trounced in Washington state's caucus. While I am no fan of Mitt Romney's, Santorum represents everything I dislike in the GOP in one package, and I genuinely fear him as the Republican nominee. Right now it looks like everything hinges on Ohio on Tuesday. Gingrich is virtually guaranteed to win Georgia. Romney will absolutely … [Read more...] about Santorum Thrashed in Washington State
Putin Wins Russian “Election”
Only places like North Korea have less suspenseful elections … [Read more...] about Putin Wins Russian “Election”
Printing Muscle
The future is closer than we think. Really: In a small clean room tucked into the back of San Diego–based startup Organovo, Chirag Khatiwala is building a thin layer of human skeletal muscle. He inserts a cartridge of specially prepared muscle cells into a 3-D printer, which then deposits them in uniform, closely spaced lines in a petri dish. This arrangement allows the cells … [Read more...] about Printing Muscle
Cats Rule the Internet. But Why?
Since it's Sunday, how about a little non-political distraction? Besides, I love cats and any opportunity that presents itself where I can tweak dog owners a bit is welcome. In an article by a young intern at The New Republic, Perry Stein writes about the fact that posting cat pictures or writing about cats will bring more readers and links than writing about dogs. But why … [Read more...] about Cats Rule the Internet. But Why?
The Naked President
Remember the old story about the Emperor with no clothes? President Barack Obama is speaking to AIPAC now. I am not watching but do see the Tweets. Obama isn't pleasing anyone. He has no clothes. The Hill suggests that Obama's speech is critical for retention of the Jewish vote in 2012. This is ridiculous because almost nobody trusts Obama or believes what he is saying (based … [Read more...] about The Naked President
Rush Limbaugh Indicted by Women
WASHINGTON - As self-serving ramblings go, Rush Limbaugh hit it out of the radio booth. It was 192 words, with the apology coming at around word 180. As advertisers bail, he had no choice. Considering Limbaugh's the leader of the Republican pack, his predicament perfectly paints their problems this year. “[House Speaker John] Boehner comes out and says Rush’s language was … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Indicted by Women
The View from 88: Distress and Hope
On this day in 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated. It was my ninth birthday. In April 1945, I was a 21-year-old foot soldier on the floor of a German farmhouse when someone shook me awake to whisper that FDR had died. Now, at 88, I am inevitably shaped by those years after a working lifetime as writer, editor and publisher trying to explain the world to … [Read more...] about The View from 88: Distress and Hope
Romney Gaining in Ohio: Ties Santorum in Two POlls
Super Tuesday could shaping up as a good day for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney if he wins the Ohio primary. And two polls shows him picking up steam: GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has pulled into a statistical dead heat with rival Rick Santorum in Ohio, two new polls find. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Sunday shows Romney and Santorum tied with 32 … [Read more...] about Romney Gaining in Ohio: Ties Santorum in Two POlls
A Woman Asks, “Have You No Shame, Rush?”
There are incidents in life that are so heinous that it takes more than just a vanilla-flavored “how can you be so despicable” story to illustrate it and condemn such. When such craven acts are committed by a celebrity -- a hero to more than 20 million folks -- it takes more than just a little blogger to make any kind of an impact. When the dastardly, hurtful words are … [Read more...] about A Woman Asks, “Have You No Shame, Rush?”
Romney Clinches Washington Republican Caucuses
Former Massachusetts Gov Mitt Romney won the Washington caucuses vote and he stage is now set for a high-stakes "Super Tuesday" in the battle for the 2012 Republican nomination: Mitt Romney won Saturday’s nonbinding caucuses in Washington State, handing him a symbolic victory in his quest for the Republican nomination as he heads into the critical Super Tuesday contests … [Read more...] about Romney Clinches Washington Republican Caucuses
Insurers Confirm Global Warming Is Real, Continued Political Paralysis Costly
Stormy weather: The death toll stood at 32 early Saturday, including 14 each in Kentucky and Indiana, three in Ohio and one in Alabama. Tornadoes also were reported in Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. Insurance industry leaders who met with Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) on Friday, before the weekend's … [Read more...] about Insurers Confirm Global Warming Is Real, Continued Political Paralysis Costly
Rush Without Protection
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A Tale of Two Romneys (Guest Voice)
A Tale of Two Romneys Raging Moderate, by Will Durst Odd week for Mitt Romney. The roller-coaster candidate was on the receiving end of more mixed messages than a basement bulletin board at the United Nations on Take Your Schizophrenic to Work Day. While cruising to an easy victory in the Arizona primary he barely eeked out a squeaker in Michigan. That's the problem with … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Romneys (Guest Voice)
Rush Limbaugh’s Poor Choice of Words
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Politics, Comedy and Women’s Bodies
One of Saturday's responses to my tweets about Rush Limbaugh's "slut" and "prostitute" language was a friend asking me about Bill Maher and Sarah Palin. I wasn't familiar with that dust-up; I don't subscribe to HBO and I don't pay attention to Bill Maher. And it was March 2011, when I was recovering from health issues and ignoring politics. We talked about the … [Read more...] about Politics, Comedy and Women’s Bodies
Hillary Clinton: ‘Hide the February 20 Movement from Me’ (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Is the U.S. more concerned with placating kings and despots than giving support to fledgling pro-democracy movements? For Algeria's Le Quotidien d’Oran, columnist Kharroubi Habib criticizes Secretary of State Clinton for placating the Moroccan king while on an official visit by failing to meet members of that country's February 20 movement, and then while visiting Algeria, for … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton: ‘Hide the February 20 Movement from Me’ (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Revolting “Politics”
Rush Limbaugh apologizes but the war rages on. I say DITTO to this. … [Read more...] about Revolting “Politics”
Breaking: Rush’s Non-Apology Apology (UPDATE III)
After three days (nine hours in show time), and under increasing fire from advertisers, Rush Limbaugh issued a non-apology Saturday afternoon. [SEE UPDATE BELOW: Carbonite.com's CEO issued a blistering statement on the company's Facebook page saying that despite the apology it is cancelling its advertising on Limbaugh's show.] It is ludicrous. He "did not mean a … [Read more...] about Breaking: Rush’s Non-Apology Apology (UPDATE III)
What Moral Decline?
Newt & Rick & Mitt see moral decay, but where's the evidence? The Economist: When considering America's moral decline, my first instinct was to look at the crime rate. If Satan is at work in America, he's probably nicking wallets and assaulting old ladies. But over the past several decades the crime rate has fallen dramatically, despite what you may think. The homicide rate … [Read more...] about What Moral Decline?