Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and US entry into the Second World War. Sadly we are quickly approaching the time where we no longer have living survivors and Pearl Harbor may gradually become an abstract historical event rather than a true harsh experience. Whenever I think of the attack I am reminded of one of the more impressive stories of … [Read more...] about Remembering Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Day
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Take a Peek at the Anti Drudge Report
Take a Peek at a new site: the Anti Drudge Report. Over the years there have been various attempts at using the Drudge format by others who wanted to see a version of it that is not done from a conservative Republican standpoint. Some of them are excellent (and we have linked to them and given a h/T when we remember to do that too quickly vanishing courtesy source … [Read more...] about Take a Peek at the Anti Drudge Report
The Surprise Attack On Pearl Harbor At 70 & The Conspiracy Theories That Won’t Die
Shortly after dawn 70 years ago today, Japanese warplanes launched an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the largest U.S. military base in the Pacific. Within two hours, they had destroyed or damaged 18 warships and more than 200 aircraft, and killed 2,403 soldiers, sailors and Marines. While contemporary accounts and historians called the attack a total surprise, questions … [Read more...] about The Surprise Attack On Pearl Harbor At 70 & The Conspiracy Theories That Won’t Die
The Gloves Come Off: Republican Economic Theory Has “Never Worked”
Expect to hear it called class warfare, but President Obama talked about the economy on Tuesday and told his audience in Osawatomie, KS that supply-side ("trickle down") economics and a simple 'let the market take care of things' philosophy have "never worked." Now, just as there was in Teddy Roosevelt’s time, there is a certain crowd in Washington who, for the last few … [Read more...] about The Gloves Come Off: Republican Economic Theory Has “Never Worked”
Just Say No To Push Messages; WhiteHouse.gov Seems To Be Run By Marketing Staff
Update: my post on President Obama's speech. Imagine my surprise when I went to the WhiteHouse website tonight to get a copy of the President's speech on the economy. I was greeted with a splash page asking me to sign up for an email list. No! This is an unnecessary - and extremely annoying - barrier to government content. It is, however, the hallmark of all political … [Read more...] about Just Say No To Push Messages; WhiteHouse.gov Seems To Be Run By Marketing Staff
Michele Bachman’s Dose of Reality “From the Mouths of Babes”: 8 Year Old Boy Sticks Up for Gay Mom
Anyone who has dealt with kids as a teacher or performer will tell you this: they can be brutally honest. And she recently got a dose of the reality of the impact of her polemics and a bit of truth. The Daily Beast best explains the set up for this video: Michele Bachmann’s had plenty of uncomfortable moments on the campaign trail, but wait until you see this: At a … [Read more...] about Michele Bachman’s Dose of Reality “From the Mouths of Babes”: 8 Year Old Boy Sticks Up for Gay Mom
Kissing the Don’s Ring
The Grinches Who Stole Democracy (Guest Voice)
The Grinches Who Stole Democracy by Robert A. Levine “It is a misfortune incident to republican government…that those who administer it may forget their obligations to their constituents and prove unfaithful to their important trust.” James Madison, The Federalist Papers Americans need to be … [Read more...] about The Grinches Who Stole Democracy (Guest Voice)
Do Presidents Age Faster Than the Rest of Us?
Maybe. But many live longer: [A] new study, published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, finds that it's not all bad for American leaders. By comparing presidents to other men of their eras, researchers discovered that commanders in chief die at about the same age as their peers. They certainly don't age at double the speed [as was suggested by one … [Read more...] about Do Presidents Age Faster Than the Rest of Us?
Gallup Poll: Gingrich Soars Among Republican Voters: 37% to Romney’s 22%
Make no mistake about it: there is now a new front runner for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination and his name is Newt Gingrich. The former House Speaker is zooming in the polls while former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the former presumptive Republican nominee, remains stuck in the 20s. Just look at the latest Gallup Poll: Newt Gingrich leads Mitt Romney 37% to … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Gingrich Soars Among Republican Voters: 37% to Romney’s 22%
‘Occupiers’ Betray Western Bankruptcy and Lack of Ideals (Voxpublica, Romania)
Does the global "Occupy" movement reflect the very best of Western dedication to social and economic justice - or is it just a craven reflection of a civilization in moral decline? Columnist Iulian Leca of Romania's Voxpublica writes that juxtaposing the mad rush for Black Friday shopping bargains against images of the protests exposes the 'Occupiers' as no better than the … [Read more...] about ‘Occupiers’ Betray Western Bankruptcy and Lack of Ideals (Voxpublica, Romania)
Donald Trump’s “Giant Ego Trip”
That's how Ed Morrissey, quoting Karl Rove, characterizes The Donald's private presidential debate. [I blog regularly here.] … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s “Giant Ego Trip”
Mitt Romney’s Smart Move: Declines Participation in Trump Debate
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney seems to have finally broken his cycle of political unwinding and bad publicity with a move that will enhance his standing: he has declined participating in Donald Trumps debate. He says Trump -- who can be seen these days with Newt virtually bowing down to him and acting as his virtual public relations person and with Gingrich asking about … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney’s Smart Move: Declines Participation in Trump Debate
The Iraqi Air Force to Get F-16s
In “The Iraqi Phoenix Rises Again,” I described how the once proud and powerful Iraqi Air Force(IqAF) -- at one time the sixth largest air force in the world -- was decimated as a result of both the 1991 “Persian Gulf War” (Operation Desert Storm) and Saddam Hussein’s desperate concealing, disassembling and “stashing abroad” of its remaining aircraft before the 2003 U.S. … [Read more...] about The Iraqi Air Force to Get F-16s
Will Freedom Drown in the Tidal Wave of Islamic Revolution?
Not since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after the First World War has the Middle East experienced such radical change. Dictators have fallen in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen; Syria is suffering civil war; and rebellion is cooking in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait. But with several revolutions behind us, the question remains of whether the revolutions will … [Read more...] about Will Freedom Drown in the Tidal Wave of Islamic Revolution?
Newt’s Resurrection
Paul Krugman writes that to win the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, "there are only two ways to make the cut: to be totally cynical or to be totally clueless." Mitt Romney is the cynical candidate: Romney embodies the first option. He’s not a stupid man; he knows perfectly well, to take a not incidental example, that the Obama health reform is identical in … [Read more...] about Newt’s Resurrection
Pottersville Revisited
A few nights ago, as I was watching It's a Wonderful Life for about the twenty-third time (I'm still not sure if partial viewings count toward the total), I paid special attention to the part where George Bailey finds himself in Pottersville. This nightmarish sequence, lovingly arranged by George's guardian angel, has burned itself into our collective memory. Today it seems … [Read more...] about Pottersville Revisited
Republicans The Party Of Business? Not So Much Any More
Republicans used to be thought of as the pro-business party. These days, however, any benefits that might accrue to businesses from federal legislation seem to take a back seat for Republicans to saving this country's very rich from paying a bit more in taxes. Consider the Payroll Tax debate now going on in congress. The newest proposal from Democrats aimed at extending … [Read more...] about Republicans The Party Of Business? Not So Much Any More
Now Open For Voters’ Inspection: Newt Gingrich’s Very Full Closet Of Skeletons
I cannot recall a candidate with as much baggage as Newt Gingrich having a real shot at a presidential nomination. Certainly not Bill Clinton in 1992, and you have to go back to Ulysses S. Grant in 1868 to come close. While none of these skeletons in and of themselves might spell electoral disaster, together they provide ample ammunition for Barack Obama and his … [Read more...] about Now Open For Voters’ Inspection: Newt Gingrich’s Very Full Closet Of Skeletons