Russia: A Hacking War? by Stephanie Kopf The eager and possibly somewhat surprised eye of the world as been turned on Russia during the last two and a half months especially, as protests continue to unfold regarding the upcoming presidential elections. And particularly former president’s and current prime minister’s Vladimir Putin’s decision to run for president again in … [Read more...] about Russia: A Hacking War Before the Presidential Elections? (Guest Voice)
The ‘Brutality of the World’, According to Vladimir Putin (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Days ago, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin aired his views on Russia and the world in a Moscow newspaper - and they have not gone unnoticed. For Algeria's Le Quotidien d’Oran, one of the Maghreb's leading columnists, K. Selim, writes that whether people in the West like it or not, Putin's old-fashioned view of the world and Russian interests are as valid as ever. For … [Read more...] about The ‘Brutality of the World’, According to Vladimir Putin (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Is There No Line To Be Crossed That Would Turn Limbaugh’s Sponsors Against Him?
This is entertainment? Via ABC: “So Miss Fluke, and the rest of you Feminazis, here’s the deal. If we are going to pay for your contraceptives, and thus pay for you to have sex. We want something for it. We want you to post the videos online so we can all watch.” And “Three thousand dollars for birth control in three years? ... They’re admitting before congressional … [Read more...] about Is There No Line To Be Crossed That Would Turn Limbaugh’s Sponsors Against Him?
It’s Long Past Time For Senate Amendments To Have Nexus
This is the stupidest thing I've heard lately: On Thursday, Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) proposed an amendment to a transportation funding bill that "would have allowed not only religious groups but any employer with moral objections to opt out" of the requirement that insurance plans cover birth control. It died on a (mostly) party line vote, 51 to 48. It's not that this … [Read more...] about It’s Long Past Time For Senate Amendments To Have Nexus
Rush Limbaugh Lowers the Bar (Again)
Rush Limbaugh has lowered the bar again. Or you can say that with this one he jumped the whale. I vowed I would not write long posts on him anymore (I could break that vow). Will Bunch has a good summary of the latest. … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Lowers the Bar (Again)
Romney Pants On Fire
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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”