Despite overwhelming evidence that the Syrian government has been brutalizing the people on the orders of President Assad, the Russian and Chinese ambasadors to the UN exercised their veto on a resolution calling for Assad to leave power. One wonders why a brutal dictatorship and a quasi dictatorship would oppose such a resolution.... … [Read more...] about Russia and China Veto Syrian Resolution
Nevada Caucus Reports
According to a friend who lives in Nevada some relatively representative caucui went as follows Romney in first at around 50-55% Paul a distant second Gingrich a close third behind Paul Santorum in fourth with single digits. Will this be how the results pan out ? We shall see later tonight … [Read more...] about Nevada Caucus Reports
A Real ‘Choice Not An Echo’ Election
Every four years we hear pundits proclaim that this could be one of the most significant elections in recent U.S. history. Usually it isn't. The reason is that most of these elections pit two middle-of-the-road national parties with much the same views of government, give or take a few nuances, against one another, and the big decision for voters tends to involve one … [Read more...] about A Real ‘Choice Not An Echo’ Election
We’ve Been Played For Chumps
It's been quite a week. It began with Mitt Romney declaring, "I'm not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there." It ended with Caterpillar shutting down its locomotive plant in London, Ontario and moving operations to Indiana -- two days after Governor Mitch Daniels signed legislation making Indiana a right to work state. It's not that Caterpillar is in … [Read more...] about We’ve Been Played For Chumps
Gingrich to Make Major Announcement Soon?
Is Newt Gingrich going to make a major announcement? Will he announce that he'll drop out after all? This item from the National Journal suggests something a bit unusual might be in the works -- and soon: Instead of the traditional election night party, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will hold a press conference after the Nevada Caucus on Saturday, raising new … [Read more...] about Gingrich to Make Major Announcement Soon?
Komen Severance Bill Estimated At $1.9 Million For 2008-2010
Update, 5 February: I've looked at two years of IRS filings for United Way, two years for Red Cross and one year for Planned Parenthood: none mention severance on their filings. It seems hard to fathom, but in three years Susan G. Komen paid an estimated $1.9 million in severance. Former Komen CEO Hala Moddelmog, the woman who stepped down in November 2009 when … [Read more...] about Komen Severance Bill Estimated At $1.9 Million For 2008-2010
Komen The Latest To Stumble By Ignoring Networked Digerati
Will Outrage Extend To $2M In Severance Payments? The chart from Topsy Labs says it all: 306,000 mentions on Twitter in seven days. In seven days, the total number of tweets mentioning Komen increased by almost 50 percent. But this contextual stat is equally startling: over the same 7-day period, there were 507,000 Twitter mentions of the Super Bowl, America's greatest … [Read more...] about Komen The Latest To Stumble By Ignoring Networked Digerati
Hypocrisy 101 (or Maybe 102)
Senator Orrin Hatch has sometime defended injecting religion in politics. But not in an election year -- if it involves a Democrat. … [Read more...] about Hypocrisy 101 (or Maybe 102)
The GOP: Preaching the Prosperity Gospel (Guest Voice)
The GOP: Preaching the Prosperity Gospel by Tina Dupuy One of the richest men in the country, ranking in the 0.006 percent of Americans, likes to accuse the President of creating an "entitlement society." Mitt Romney, the heir apparent, next in line GOP nominee ... is against entitlement. When I hear "entitlement society," I think "country club." But When Mitt uses that … [Read more...] about The GOP: Preaching the Prosperity Gospel (Guest Voice)
Savaging Newt (Guest Voice)
Savaging Newt by Michael Reagan I am somewhat mystified -- and dismayed -- by the spectacle of a lot of so-called conservatives who weren't around in the 1980s dropping Ronald Reagan's name to promote themselves while they go about slandering Newt Gingrich who, like my dad, was there in the '80s and '90s and also helped him elect more Republicans than anyone else in recent … [Read more...] about Savaging Newt (Guest Voice)
Mitt Romney Dumps His Acclaimed New Debate Coach
Political talking heads on cable such as MBNBC's Joe Scarborough expressed shocked at this New York Times piece that ran January 28 which basically had a bunch of unnamed sources trumpeting how former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's advisors were so smart and shrewd in turning Romney's seemingly bumbling campaign around, starting at the last Florida debate. Scarborough and … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Dumps His Acclaimed New Debate Coach
Susan G. Komen Sadness
Susan G. Komen Sadness By Doug Bursch I have a right to be sad. . . Pressure from the right, Pressure from the left. Nothing left unsaid. Everyone vilified, marginalized, and suspect. I suspect it will not get better, Until we all get our pound of flesh. Tearing the world apart, With our grand vision of a perfect nation. So much malignancy as we seek the … [Read more...] about Susan G. Komen Sadness
Shame on Elle for Racist Slur Against Obamas and Blacks (Le Figaro, France)
The French version of the fashion magazine Elle recently posted an article about 'Black Power Fashion' that has triggered a wave of indignation. The article, which has since been pulled off the Web, appeared to belittle Black people and their fashion sense by implying that thanks to the Obamas, African Americans have learned to 'dress White' while retaining their 'Blackness.' … [Read more...] about Shame on Elle for Racist Slur Against Obamas and Blacks (Le Figaro, France)
Komen and Planned Parenthood
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Komen and Planned Parenthood
Which Political Party Is More Exciting?
Which political party is more exciting? Apparently the Republican Party. … [Read more...] about Which Political Party Is More Exciting?
Roemer, First Out of the Box!
Buddy Roemer, former governor of Louisiana and a former Congressman, received $100,000 in matching funds from the Federal Election Commission today. He was the first presidential candidate this year to apply for funds and be declared eligible, having raised over $340,000 so far. This compares to Mitt Romney's bonanza of $56 million. Roemer has restricted donations to $100 … [Read more...] about Roemer, First Out of the Box!
Good Things For And About Mitt Romney
I always believe in disclosure in all but the most private affairs, so I open this by disclosing that it is my plan to vote for Newt Gingrich in the Republican primary in Michigan this month, but to (probably) vote for Barack Obama in November--a major shift for me since I've voted for the Republican nominee in every election since 1996. Since 1984, my first year as a voter, I … [Read more...] about Good Things For And About Mitt Romney
(UPDATE II) Breast Cancer Imbroglio: I’ll Never Look At A Pink Ribbon The Same Way Again
The reversal of field today by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation on its decision to terminate funding to Planned Parenthood clinics is doubly heartening. This is because a grave injustice has been corrected and it was corrected to a substantial degree by the pushback by many thousands of people who vented their displeasure with Komen on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, … [Read more...] about (UPDATE II) Breast Cancer Imbroglio: I’ll Never Look At A Pink Ribbon The Same Way Again
Get Yet Breast Cancer Awareness Handgun Here
The Susan B. Komen for the Cure foundation has numerous corporate and other sponsors, but you have to question the wisdom of partnering with a handgun retailer. A blurb at Discount Gun Sales' website: Discount Gun Sales is proud to team up with the Susan B. Koman Foundation to offer the Walther P-22 Hope Edition in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. … [Read more...] about Get Yet Breast Cancer Awareness Handgun Here
Komen Caves: Reverses Decision on “allowing PP to apply for grants”….Whose Ox Got Gored?
We will find out in ensuing months the bones underneath this decision and what really happened; how reliable a non-profit can be to reverse itself twice in a few days. We'll follow along for now, but it may have had something to do with Komen's corporate sponsors. I've rec'd several emails yesterday and today asking that all write to Komen's food and entertainment sponsors to … [Read more...] about Komen Caves: Reverses Decision on “allowing PP to apply for grants”….Whose Ox Got Gored?