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Quote of the Day: Olympia Snowe On Why She’s Leaving the Senate
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Maine's Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe on why she decided to leave the Senate. In a nutshell: the Senate has become almost totally focused on partisan wars, compromise seems virtually dead, and the center has been weakened. She hopes (she says) to make an impact from the outside. Here are some chunks of her Washigton Post Op-Ed … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Olympia Snowe On Why She’s Leaving the Senate
The Danger of Mitt Being Mitt
WASHINGTON -- Political consultants tell candidates to be authentic -- to "be yourself." In Mitt Romney's case, that might not be such good advice. Once again, for what seems like the umpteenth time, Romney is being crowned as the presumptive Republican nominee. His victories in Michigan and Arizona took much of the wind out of Rick Santorum's sails; Newt Gingrich is … [Read more...] about The Danger of Mitt Being Mitt
Reaction to Conservative Media Figure Andrew Breitbart’s Death (Roundup)
It's always shocking when someone dies suddenly at a not-so-ripe-old age, and so it was with the ever-controversial conservative media figure Andrew Breitbart. Here's a roundup of reactions, giving differing opinions. --David Frum: Andrew Breitbart was an innovator and inventor, a man who as much as any shaped the media culture of the Internet age. He was present at the … [Read more...] about Reaction to Conservative Media Figure Andrew Breitbart’s Death (Roundup)
Andrew Breitbart, and Heart Attacks Taking Men (and Women) Early in Life…
I hope Mr. Breitbart rests in peace now. And that his 4 kids and wife will be comforted. It appears he had a heart attack or stroke, out for a walk, suddenly fell down. A stranger dialed 911. He was dead it seems when emergency help arrived. Again, may his people be comforted. I’d just remind, even if it could cause a few people to awken sooner rather than later... that many … [Read more...] about Andrew Breitbart, and Heart Attacks Taking Men (and Women) Early in Life…
McDonnell: Pray For President Obama
A nice bit of non partisanship from Governor McDonnell of Virginia. Hopefully we can all just enjoy it rather than start a partisan snipe.... … [Read more...] about McDonnell: Pray For President Obama
It’s The Payroll Tax, Stupid
There are several perfectly sensible and sane ways to change the tax code. They include bringing the unearned income tax rate back to where it was until a decade or so ago; doing away with the carried interest giveaway to hedge fund sharpies; taking a bigger bite from inheriting trustafarians; imposing a small surtax on incomes above $1 million, etc. But the best, the most … [Read more...] about It’s The Payroll Tax, Stupid
Washington Comity Has Become Washington Comedy- How Can the Equation Be Changed?
Olympia Snowe’s retirement from the Senate is another dagger in the heart of centrism and moderation in American politics. She noted that the political process is “no longer allowing lawmakers to shape or change legislation and turning every vote into a take-it-or-leave-it showdown intended to embarrass the opposition.” (http://nyti.ms/x4WQ5s) Centrists of both parties have … [Read more...] about Washington Comity Has Become Washington Comedy- How Can the Equation Be Changed?
What Happens If You Dare Criticize Israeli Policy
WASHINGTON - It must be a general election year. With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due in Washington next week, the rhetoric is reaching a crescendo. Yesterday, Democrats from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to Sens. McCaskill and Wyden signed on to a sense of the Senate resolution on Iran, which you can read here. Today, Bill Kristol runs amok with a full-page ad in the … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Dare Criticize Israeli Policy
Andrew Breitbart: Bomb Thrower, Fearless Advocate, Bane of the Left
Andrew Breitbart, dead suddenly at the age of 43, was not my cup of tea. He was too strident, too much the serial exaggerator, and was far too emotional to argue logically or in a reasoned manner. And yet, I wrote this at American Thinker this morning: Ed Morrissey writes at Hot Air that Andrew Breitbart was "our Merry Prankster": He was willing to take risks … [Read more...] about Andrew Breitbart: Bomb Thrower, Fearless Advocate, Bane of the Left
Remembering Andrew Breitbart
In 2010, Andrew Breitbart released a short video of Shirley Sherrod - who was then the Georgia State Director of Rural Development for the Department of Agriculture -- which showed her making seemingly racist remarks at an NAACP event about how she refused to help a poor farmer because he was white. I was one of the first people to contact Breitbart on Twitter and email asking … [Read more...] about Remembering Andrew Breitbart
NYPD Spying on Muslim Community Damages Trust, Relationships
Guest post by Rabia Chaudry Rabia Chaudry is an associate fellow of the Truman National Security Project and the president of the Safe Nation Collaborative. A few years ago I joined about twenty other Muslim community leaders gathered to meet a regional outreach officer from a law enforcement agency. Many present had been living in the area for decades and were pillars of … [Read more...] about NYPD Spying on Muslim Community Damages Trust, Relationships
Andrew Breitbart, 1969-2012
Andrew Breitbart died suddenly last night. http://www.forward.com/articles/152273/ http://www.breitbart.tv/in-memoriam-andrew-breitbart-1969-2012/ With a terrible feeling of pain and loss we announce the passing of Andrew Breitbart. Andrew passed away unexpectedly from natural causes shortly after midnight this morning in Los Angeles. We have lost a husband, a … [Read more...] about Andrew Breitbart, 1969-2012
Plutocracy 2, Theocracy 0
You have to take good news where you find it, and the uplift from Michigan and Arizona is that simple greed has prevailed over religious zealotry as Mitt Romney wins with the help of older, better-educated and high-income voters who think the economy and the budget deficit are the major issues this year. Looking ahead to Super Tuesday, this bodes better for the electorate as … [Read more...] about Plutocracy 2, Theocracy 0
Quote of the Day: The Perils for the GOP In Its “Cage Grudge Match”
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Beast's John Avlon, who in his must-read-in-full post on the Republican Michigan primary and what the results mean going foward says this: By eking out a win in Michigan, Mitt Romney has avoided the outright revolt of Republican leaders looking for a winner in November. The most inspired argument even some supporters have been … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: The Perils for the GOP In Its “Cage Grudge Match”
Ex-Senators Graham and Kerrey Suggest Saudi Arabian Government Tied to 9/11
A lingering question over the years has been whether the Saudi Arabian government was tied to 9/11. Two former Senators are suggesting it was and are calling for more scrutiny of the Saudi's role: Now, in sworn statements that seem likely to reignite the debate, two former senators who were privy to top secret information on the Saudis’ activities say they believe that the … [Read more...] about Ex-Senators Graham and Kerrey Suggest Saudi Arabian Government Tied to 9/11
The Day James “Tony Soprano” Gandolfini Gave Out Big Bucks to the Cast’s Actors
As someone who worked in the news media fulltime, I can usually tell when celebrities are liked and disliked by those who cover them. Actors and comedians may not be who you see on the screen. And sometimes they are, or better. Years ago, when the Three Stooges got a star on Hollywood Boulevard and I did a story for my then-employer the San Diego Union, Milton Berle was … [Read more...] about The Day James “Tony Soprano” Gandolfini Gave Out Big Bucks to the Cast’s Actors
Tonight Is the Night at the White House (UPDATES)
UPDATE: While I am sure some contrarians will be able to find some obscure (or “opposition”) sources that claim otherwise, judging from last night’s and this morning’s media coverage, last night’s “A Nation’s Gratitude” Dinner has been well received by the press -- and by Americans. Here is a sampling. For Iraq Vets, A Thanksgiving Dinner Obama Salutes Iraq War Vets … [Read more...] about Tonight Is the Night at the White House (UPDATES)
‘Russia’s Place in a Changing World,’ By Vladimir Putin (Moskovskiye Novosti, Russia)
With Russia's presidential election this Sunday, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wrote this 7,500 word opus in Moscow newspaper Moskovskiye Novosti, outlining what the once and apparently future Russian president thinks of the United States and NATO, the use of NGOs in foreign lands (like Egypt), Afghanistan and drug trafficking, the civil conflict in Syria, human rights … [Read more...] about ‘Russia’s Place in a Changing World,’ By Vladimir Putin (Moskovskiye Novosti, Russia)
Headline of the Day on Romney and the GOP: “Is This What An Arranged Marriage Feels Like?”
The Headline of the Day comes from David Frum, on The Daily Beast. It refers to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and the GOP: "Is This What An Arranged Marriage Feels Like?" I lived in India from January 1972-May 1976 during my senior year in college, and from September 1973 through May 1975, as a freelance journalist. Many marriages in India were (and are) arranged … [Read more...] about Headline of the Day on Romney and the GOP: “Is This What An Arranged Marriage Feels Like?”