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The End of Herman Cain
WASHINGTON - It's just another T.K.O. for Ego. If you want to know how these things happen, the story of Herman and Ginger is the most common. Having had the title of "relationship consultant" at the LA Weekly back in the mid-1990s, I know more than most about these things. The latest news was always inevitable, from the moment we saw Gloria Allred behind the microphone. … [Read more...] about The End of Herman Cain
CNN Reports Cain “Reassesing” Run For President
No confirmation yet (and no link on CNN.com) but the talking heads on CNN are reporting that he is "reassessing" his run for President. Given the less than organized nature of the Cain campaign this could be a false report, but it could be that he and his wife have had a "chat" about things. The Hill is also echoing this report. More details as they come in. … [Read more...] about CNN Reports Cain “Reassesing” Run For President
Happy Birthday or Leave Me Alone? The TSA at the Ten-Year Mark
Guest post by Justin Oberman Just over ten years ago, a far-reaching and convoluted bill was enacted. It created a new government agency that most Americans think is a big hassle, if not worse. The Transportation Security Administration, born in the wake of 9/11, enters its second decade with a list of successes and shortcomings that we should examine. As the agency's … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday or Leave Me Alone? The TSA at the Ten-Year Mark
The ‘Little Sparrow’ Has Passed
Lana Peters, the only daughter and surviving child of Josef Stalin, perhaps the greatest tyrant of the last century, has died impoverished and in obscurity 12 years into the new century in a nursing home in a quiet Wisconsin community. She was 86. The death of Peters, who was named Svetlana Stalina at birth, was like a barely audible echo from an explosion in a galaxy far, … [Read more...] about The ‘Little Sparrow’ Has Passed
Newt Gingrich Moves Into Attack Mode Against Mitt Romney
No one is suggesting anymore that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is running for Presidents strictly to sell books or to increase his speaking fees. As he watches his poll numbers zoom and sees himself attaining front-runner status in some key polls, he now looks like he's seriously going for it. For instance, note these recent attack comments against former Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich Moves Into Attack Mode Against Mitt Romney
African Nations Play Greater Role in the War against Terror
Africa has become a focal point in the war against terror. Away from the West and the battle fields of Iraq and Afganistahan Africa's vast open and wild territory has become a playing ground for various terror groups over the last few years. The LRA (Lord's Resistance Army), and Al Shabaab, two of the major terror groups operating in Africa, are now commonly known names in … [Read more...] about African Nations Play Greater Role in the War against Terror
‘The Age of Innocence’ To ‘Empire Of The Summer Moon’: 35 Influential Books
The end of another new year and there are another 30 or so books under this bibliophile's belt, an inordinate number of them Scandinavian murder mysteries (I inhale them like popcorn) but a fair number of them heavy duty (like eating one's way through a five-course meal). A year ago I published a list of my 30 most influential books, which I expand to 35 here (actually 36 … [Read more...] about ‘The Age of Innocence’ To ‘Empire Of The Summer Moon’: 35 Influential Books
TIME Glosses Over Egyptian Unrest In U.S. Cover Choice
Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? What do these covers say about American news consumers, compared with news consumers globally, and what do they say about the editorial policy of TIME Magazine? In the U.S., TIME tells consumers that "Anxiety Is Good For You" but in the rest of the world, TIME acknowledges the upheaval that has returned to Egypt and that is … [Read more...] about TIME Glosses Over Egyptian Unrest In U.S. Cover Choice
Four I’ll Miss
Four I'll Miss by Peter Funt Four top notch news guys died this fall. Their individual styles of journalism could not have been more different, and yet they were alike in their dedication to keeping audiences informed and entertained. They touched us all, but for me each had a special connection. Tom Wicker was more than a great reporter, he was a progressive thinker … [Read more...] about Four I’ll Miss
Draft Hillary
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Some Rich Get Richer (Updated: Or Not?)
Update: The Daily Mail headlines, No wonder they looked sheepish! Wealthy bankers who claimed record $254m jackpot accused of collecting fortune as a 'front' for mysterious client. Who says it's the poor who play the lottery? We all like the lottery. 3 Asset Managers Won $254 Million in Connecticut's Powerball Lottery: Timothy C. Davidson, Brandon E. Lacoff and Gregory … [Read more...] about Some Rich Get Richer (Updated: Or Not?)
Barney Frank Retiring
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Here We Go Again: Another Cain ‘Affair’? (UPDATES)
The Washington Post reports: Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain rebutted charges on Monday that he had a 13-year affair with Ginger White, who he said was just a friend. The charges will air on an Atlanta TV station at 6 p.m Monday evening, and arrive on the heels of four women accusing the former Godfather's pizza CEO of sexual harassment in the … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again: Another Cain ‘Affair’? (UPDATES)
BREAKING: Explosion Reported at Isfahan, Iran, ‘Home to Key Nuclear Facility’
A little over two weeks ago, we reported on a massive explosion inside an Iranian military base near the capital, Tehran. At the time, the semi-official Fars news agency issued a statement by the Revolutionary Guards which said the blast happened in an arsenal at a base in Bidganeh, inside a Revolutionary Guards weapons depot near the city of Karaj when weapons were being … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Explosion Reported at Isfahan, Iran, ‘Home to Key Nuclear Facility’
Think Our Political System Can’t Get Any More Dysfunctional And Partisan? Wrong! After The Next Election It May Get Much, Much Worse
Like many other Americans, I've been thinking that a strong third party party candidate for president would be a good development given the likely unappealing choices offered by the two major parties. After a bit of research, however, I've come to a very different conclusion. A strong third party choice in 2012 could well prove an absolute, utter disaster for this … [Read more...] about Think Our Political System Can’t Get Any More Dysfunctional And Partisan? Wrong! After The Next Election It May Get Much, Much Worse
Brownback Apologizes To Teen Tweeter
Following up on the teenager who refused to apologize for tweeting disparaging remarks about Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback... Yahoo! News: Hundreds of people have left negative comments on Brownback's Facebook Thanksgiving message. "The imperial Gov needs to go to the school, apologize to the assembled students and then apologize in person to the young lady," one person … [Read more...] about Brownback Apologizes To Teen Tweeter
Mitt vs. Mitt, Playing in a Loop
WASHINGTON - The opening of the first Romney ad above is not only hilarious, it's sheer genius. The ads here from the DNC targeting Mitt Romney are priceless. They also reveal how screwed up the primary process for Republicans is this year and point to the reason Pres. Obama has the biggest chance of getting reelected. "Look, I was an independent at the time of Reagan Bush. … [Read more...] about Mitt vs. Mitt, Playing in a Loop
Barney Frank to Retire
NECN: Congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts fourth Congressional District has said he will not seek re-election for 2012. Frank, a ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, planned to hold a press conference in Newton, Mass. on Monday afternoon, to formally announce and answer questions on the decision. CNN confirms. The Caucus: His Fourth District … [Read more...] about Barney Frank to Retire
National Poll: Gingrich Opens Nine Point Lead Over Romney
If this keeps up, Mitt Romney will no longer be the one called "front-runner" since it will be greatly outdated. Former House Speaker has now opened a nine point lead over Romney in a national poll: Newt Gingrich has opened a sizable lead over Mitt Romney in the first national poll taken since the former Speaker of the House earned the key endorsement of the New Hampshire … [Read more...] about National Poll: Gingrich Opens Nine Point Lead Over Romney