If Americans could pick someone for the White House next year from a Chinese menu, what do opinion polls tell us about what they want? The seesawing Republican race, along with Obama’s falling favorables, suggest that voters’ appetites are more jaded than they have been for decades. But if they could pick and choose traits, what kind of composite President would we … [Read more...] about A Composite President: Chinese Menu
Nuclear Newt: Gingrich Leads in Iowa Poll, Paul Second, Plummeting Romney Third
More signs that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich may cause an operative conventional wisdom (that he didn't have a chance) to be swept under the rug (I myself believed it as well) and could be catching on. With polls such as this how can it be said that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the front runner: Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich has carved out a … [Read more...] about Nuclear Newt: Gingrich Leads in Iowa Poll, Paul Second, Plummeting Romney Third
America Wins War on Terror (9-11-01 to 12-1-11)
American citizens are celebrating in the streets as their government snatched final victory in the War on Terror on 1 Dec. 2011 -- through a maneuver that used legislative brilliance rather than bullets. The moment of victory came when 61 senators passed a version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2012 that allows the indefinite military detention on … [Read more...] about America Wins War on Terror (9-11-01 to 12-1-11)
Disastrous Friendly Fire Event in Pakistan Could Grind the U.S. Afghan Campaign to a Halt (Guest Voice)
Disastrous Friendly Fire Event in Pakistan Could Grind the U.S. Afghan Campaign to a Halt by John C.K. Daly NATO recently literally shot itself in the foot, imperiling the resupply of International Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan by shooting up two Pakistani border posts in a "hot pursuit' raid. Given that roughly 100 fuel tanker trucks along with 200 other … [Read more...] about Disastrous Friendly Fire Event in Pakistan Could Grind the U.S. Afghan Campaign to a Halt (Guest Voice)
A Marine Attends The Birthday Ball
Every year the Marine Corps celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the Marines with a birthday ball. This was the first year that gay Marines could bring their loved ones. Here is a truly special story about one Marine's experience. … [Read more...] about A Marine Attends The Birthday Ball
Mitt And Newt: A Wodehouse Analysis
It looks like the Republican nominating contest has narrowed down to two finalists whose monikers sound like characters in a Wodehouse novel. Mitt and Newt. All that's needed now to round out this protracted and embarrassing clownfest is for Ron, Michelle and Rick to drop away, and be replaced by Bingo, Bertie and Piggy. The fact that many of Wodehouse's male characters are … [Read more...] about Mitt And Newt: A Wodehouse Analysis
Cain Announces That He Will Suspend His Campaign (UPDATED with ROUNDUP)
Addressing supporters at an event that was supposed to open his new campaign headquarters in Atlanta, Herman Cain announced that he will suspend his campaign for the GOP Presidential nomination. He was very critical of the news media for "spinning stories that are unproven" and discussed the pain and anguish the stories have caused for him and his family. He also took … [Read more...] about Cain Announces That He Will Suspend His Campaign (UPDATED with ROUNDUP)
LIVE: Herman Cain Announces He’s Pulling Out
Here's live Herman Cains announcement that he's pulling out of the race for the Republican race for the Presidential nomination: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about LIVE: Herman Cain Announces He’s Pulling Out
Cain Announcement Due Soon
Watching the speeches being given by the warm up speakers it seems hard to believe that Cain is going to drop out. Herman Cain is scheduled to announce at any time whether he will remain in the race or drop out. To the degree that tea leaves can be read it is looking like he will drop out. Reports from CNN indicate that a number of top Cain supporters have been in touch … [Read more...] about Cain Announcement Due Soon
A Place to Glorify Cain and Trash His Accusers
Here’s a place where undying Cain supporters -- those who don’t give a hoot about what several women have claimed he has done to them -- can give him “encouragement;” can “show their support,” can “communicate their prayers;” can tell him why it is so important for him to stay in the race and become our next president; can trash the Left for “trying their best to discredit him … [Read more...] about A Place to Glorify Cain and Trash His Accusers
A Personal Note: Watch this Video and Keep It In Your Hearts and Minds
Times are sad and stressful for so many people. Watch this video and keep the words of this old song and the expressions of the singer -- and the little girl -- in your hears and minds. It's kind of a mind vitamin: … [Read more...] about A Personal Note: Watch this Video and Keep It In Your Hearts and Minds
Theme Song for a Donald Trump Moderated Republican Debate
I don't know why but the news that Donald Trump (and his hair) will be moderating a Presidential debate (supposedly) attended by leading candidates of the Republican Party brings to mind the song below. Once upon a time, debates conjured up images of Lincoln-Douglas, the Kennedy-Nixon debates, debates hosted by news organizations such as Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS. And the … [Read more...] about Theme Song for a Donald Trump Moderated Republican Debate
Quote of the Day: Why the Newt Gingrich Boomlet Will Likely Fizzle (UPDATED 2)
Will the Newt Gingrich boomlet sweep Gingrich into capturing the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination? Already there are signs of a shift: Gingrich is rising in the polls and (once again) becoming dismissive, arrogant and earning his reputation as of the best quote machines for journalists and supposed front runner Mitt Romney seems scared and showing it in a Fox News … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Why the Newt Gingrich Boomlet Will Likely Fizzle (UPDATED 2)
Everybody Hates Mitt Romney
Everybody Hates Newt Romney by Cliff Schecter Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney--the perfect dynamic duo for our times, if not end times. A Batman and Robin for the 1 percent. Defenders of truth, justice, and a Gulag Archipelago filled with child janitors and the fandango of the foreclosed. If you're rooting for President Obama, or just plain enjoy the guilty pleasure of … [Read more...] about Everybody Hates Mitt Romney
Clown Show On Speed
Joe covered this below but here is my take: Just when you thought the Republican primary couldn't get any more ridiculous it did. How do you say clown show? This is how - Trump to Moderate Republican Debate. It’s officially a reality television Republican primary now. Donald Trump is pairing up with Newsmax, the conservative magazine and news Web site, to moderate a … [Read more...] about Clown Show On Speed
Europe Needs a ‘Bazooka’ Like the U.S. Federal Reserve (Die Tageszeitung, Germany)
As the global financial crisis has worsened, Europeans could only look on with envy as the United States continued to issue debt and successfully sell it - and at amazingly low interest rates. That's because America has a central bank empowered to be the 'lender of last resort,' which means that if private investors don't buy U.S. Treasury Bonds, the FED will. According to … [Read more...] about Europe Needs a ‘Bazooka’ Like the U.S. Federal Reserve (Die Tageszeitung, Germany)
Quote of the Day: Larry King Wants to Be Frozen
Our Quote of the Day comes from former CNN personality Larry King: "I want to be frozen on the hope that they'll find whatever I died of and bring me back," Larry King told a shocked group of dinner guests gathered at his Beverly Hills home for a party hosted by him and his wife, Shawn. I watched Larry King the two years before he retired and he looked frozen to … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Larry King Wants to Be Frozen
That Dog Does Hunt
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Birther Donald Trump to Moderate Republican Debate
Why don't I just copy the phrase "and so the bar is lowered again on our politics" and repaste it? Because I have to say it again: and so the bar is lowered again on our politics: it now seems as if Republican candidates could show up to for a debate moderated by one of America's most prominent birthers, Donald Trump. It's hard to see how the Republicans want to seriously … [Read more...] about Birther Donald Trump to Moderate Republican Debate
Target Newt: Ron Paul Airs Ad Slamming Gingrich as a Serial Hypocrite
When you're on top, people try to bring you down. Especially when you keep telling people you're on top. Actually, while this may be a general rule, it hasn't really applied to the 2012 Republican presidential race. Romney has been at or near the top more or less throughout the campaign so far, but he has, interestingly enough, avoided the vicious attacks one might have … [Read more...] about Target Newt: Ron Paul Airs Ad Slamming Gingrich as a Serial Hypocrite