Not withstanding the political contention over the Keystone pipeline, and over whether or not the nation should be doing more drilling for oil and gas, it may be that energy independence for America is right around the corner. The current spike in oil and gas prices is due to the geo-political situation and speculative activities, and would not be improved by any immediate … [Read more...] about Energy Independence for the U.S. May be Right Around the Corner
New NPR Ethics Handbook Gets It Right
Jay Rosen on NPR's new ethics handbook: In my view the most important changes are these passages: In all our stories, especially matters of controversy, we strive to consider the strongest arguments we can find on all sides, seeking to deliver both nuance and clarity. Our goal is not to please those whom we report on or to produce stories that create the appearance of … [Read more...] about New NPR Ethics Handbook Gets It Right
Battleground Poll: GOP Primary Helping Obama’s Poll Numbers
A new POLITICO/George Washington University Battleground Poll suggests that President Barack Obama's poll numbers have risen due to a lot of work -- a lot of work Republicans running for their party's nomination have done on their own and their party's image. With polls like this, Team Obama must be praying for a long, drawn out, down to the wire convention fight: A new … [Read more...] about Battleground Poll: GOP Primary Helping Obama’s Poll Numbers
Fuel Prices
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Obama Hasn’t Won It Yet
WASHINGTON -- If the election were held right now, President Obama would likely win by about the same margin that propelled him into office in 2008. But how fragile are his current advantages? The biggest concern for the Democrats (and the best hope for the GOP) is that the president's lead is far from overwhelming, even though Republicans -- and particularly Mitt … [Read more...] about Obama Hasn’t Won It Yet
A Silent Picture Is Worth A Million Dollars: “The Artist” Big Oscar Winner
Who ever thought a silent movie would win the Oscar in 2012? And the big winner at the Oscars was...."The Artist" the first silent movie to win an Oscar in 83 years. "The Artist" was the big winner at the 84th annual Academy Awards, taking home Oscars for best picture, best director and its star Jean Dujardin, who won over George Clooney, in the battle of the … [Read more...] about A Silent Picture Is Worth A Million Dollars: “The Artist” Big Oscar Winner
Drum Roll, Please: The 1st Annual & Probably Last Moderate Voice Baker’s Dozen of Great Music
Life got you down, Bunky? Afraid that our Islamofascist president will send you to a reeducation camp? That Rick Santorum will be sitting in your marital bed when it's time to turn in tonight? That the price of gasoline will continue going through the roof? Well, we feel your pain. But don't fret because you can join us for the 1st Annual & Probably Last Moderate Voice … [Read more...] about Drum Roll, Please: The 1st Annual & Probably Last Moderate Voice Baker’s Dozen of Great Music
Syrian ‘Election’ Results Due Monday
Any guesses as to the outcome ? I'd say maybe 95% in favor of the reforms to limit the power of the great and glorious leader who can do anything he wants it's fine with me. … [Read more...] about Syrian ‘Election’ Results Due Monday
Gallup Tracking: Romney Now Ahead of Santorum Nationally
Perhaps former Senator Rick Santorum's increasingly over the top comments (the latest is that he said JFK's 1960 speech about separation of church and state made him want to puke) have started to catch up with him. A new Gallup tracking poll shows Romney has now inched ahead of the latest anti-Romney frontrunner, Santorum: Gallup’s tracking poll shows GOP presidential … [Read more...] about Gallup Tracking: Romney Now Ahead of Santorum Nationally
Anger, Frustration, and Celebrity-Worship: Live-Blogging the 2012 Oscars
For those of you who might be interested, we're live-blogging the Oscars over at my place. Why? Well, it's something to do. And against my better judgement I do actually care about this celebrity-worshipping, Hollywood-aggrandizing madness. So for some predictions, analysis, commentary, and outrage, go here. … [Read more...] about Anger, Frustration, and Celebrity-Worship: Live-Blogging the 2012 Oscars
About Afghanistan — Enough Already
Seven more Americans were wounded in Afghanistan today. Two high ranking American officers were killed yesterday in a government ministry that should have been the safest place in the country — and the killer got away. Angry local crowds are filling the streets demanding that we get out of their country and out of their lives, unquestionably the popular sentiment of most … [Read more...] about About Afghanistan — Enough Already
A Bedtime Story for the New Depression, redux
Naturally, given the "too big to fail" banks wild speculation in oil futures, even in the face of over-supply and under-demand, somehow it's Obama's fault, according to Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas: Hutchison also hit the president on the more recent issue of rising gas prices. “We can’t slow down global demand for oil and gas, but we can do a lot more here at home to … [Read more...] about A Bedtime Story for the New Depression, redux
Wheat Thins And Target Stores Get A Colbert Bump
Sepehen Colbert reacts to a brand memo from Nabisco, a paid commercial sponsor of his show. "You think you know Wheat Thins? [Bleep] you. [Bleep] you and the cracker you rode in on." Colbert goes on to violate one of the memo's stipulations by stuffing seventeen crackers into his mouth. Only sixteen make a serving. With that "technical difficulties" interupt the program. … [Read more...] about Wheat Thins And Target Stores Get A Colbert Bump
The Ayatollah of Pennsylvania (Guest Voice)
The Ayatollah of Pennsylvania by Will Durst Once again, the wacky wheel of destiny takes a mighty spin and the big red pointer lands smack on the name of the next Great White Republican Hope -- Rick Santorum. The seventh or eighth candidate to vault into the lead of the GOP sweepstakes primarily because he is not Mitt Romney. A similar phenomenon has lifted President … [Read more...] about The Ayatollah of Pennsylvania (Guest Voice)
Truth in Oscars
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Santorum Tries Setting Back the Clock to Pre-1960 on Church and State (UPDATED)
Is former Sen. Rick Santorum running for President or clock setter -- backwards? Now you can his desire to go back before JFK's speech on separation of church and state to the growing list of items that suggest he is far more conservative than Barry Goldwater and is basically a radical conservative outside of America's mainstream. To wit: Presidential candidate Rick … [Read more...] about Santorum Tries Setting Back the Clock to Pre-1960 on Church and State (UPDATED)
Maine’s Republican Governor: “The Country Deserves Better” than Current GOP Presidential Wannabes (UPDATED)
And now another voice -- a prominent voice -- expressing frustration and dismay over the current field of Republican candidates for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination. And Maine Gov Paul LePage doesn't mince words: In remarks captured by the Portland Press Herald, Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage unloaded on the GOP 2012 field Saturday, decrying all the … [Read more...] about Maine’s Republican Governor: “The Country Deserves Better” than Current GOP Presidential Wannabes (UPDATED)
Is Romney as Stumbling and Crazy as a Ballet Dancing Fox?
Has the new and old media been incorrect and is what we're seeing about former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney a nice way to inject drama into Republican primary coverage, but not accurately reflecting what's going on? Writing in The Daily Beast, Lee Siegel, author of Is Harvard Burning, tells everyone to take a deep breath because Romney is doing what he needs to win the … [Read more...] about Is Romney as Stumbling and Crazy as a Ballet Dancing Fox?
Quote of the Day: GOP the “Ghastly Outdated Party”
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd has a classic column today where she weaves together some quotes Republican Party' seeming transformation with some keen observations. Her main one is correct: today's Republican Party seems to be racing backwards as its candidates hurl out red meat to a crowd that increasingly wants redder, rawer meat, almost bleeding meat -- meat could … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: GOP the “Ghastly Outdated Party”
Mike Daisey Takes a Bite Out of Apple
Mike Daisey Takes a Bite Out of Apple by Michael Winship If you would seek proof of that famous Margaret Mead adage, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has,” look at what’s happening as more and more people protest Apple Inc.’s labor practices in China. Take it one step further: … [Read more...] about Mike Daisey Takes a Bite Out of Apple