The New York Times: Joe Paterno’s tenure as coach of the Penn State football team will soon be over, perhaps within days or weeks, in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal that has implicated university officials, according to two people briefed on conversations among the university’s top officials. The board of trustees has yet to determine the precise timing of Paterno’s … [Read more...] about Penn State Said to Be Planning Paterno’s Exit Amid Scandal
Dear Republicans: You Need the Women’s Vote to Win
WASHINGTON - Dumber than a bag of rocks comes to mind. Republicans have made a never ending spectacle of themselves this fall, with Pres. Obama and his team getting luckier by the day. After splitting the women's vote in 2010, it seems Republicans are determined to reverse that miracle with their fetish for failure. Rick Perry being floated as potential presidential … [Read more...] about Dear Republicans: You Need the Women’s Vote to Win
The Economic Case For Fairer Income Distribution (In Rhyme)
Some think this country's income pie Is too top-tier allotted, And should be changed in ways that make The rich less so besotted; They see a moral issue here, The way income's divided, Because it leaves so many poor, So scared and ill-provided. I have a different focus though, Not based on moral feeling, But rather geared to something else, An economic … [Read more...] about The Economic Case For Fairer Income Distribution (In Rhyme)
This Veterans Day Give Generously, Yet Prudently
A letter to the editor I quoted in “Homeless Veterans” created a lot of discussion -- the overwhelming majority of it on how we can honor and help our veterans. Several readers suggested ways in which we can help veterans both with volunteerism and with our wallets. USA TODAY says: There are many ways we honor members of the armed services. We rise and applaud them … [Read more...] about This Veterans Day Give Generously, Yet Prudently
Concert Review: Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman At The Sherman Theater
Many of rock 'n' roll's legends get better with age. Guitar gods Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton are playing better than ever. Bonnie Raitt, too. Which bring us to vocalist-acoustic guitarist Jon Anderson and keyboard virtuoso Rick Wakeman, two members of the original Yes. Anderson and Wakeman aren't Yes, of course, but like fine wine that has been down in the cellar for more … [Read more...] about Concert Review: Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman At The Sherman Theater
Herman Cain Takes Groping Allegations Head On: Denies it on Kimmel Show (VIDEO) and Slates Press Conference
For now, at least, Herman Cain seems to be dropping his response about journalists needing to read the "journalistic Code of Ethics" if they ask him questions about sexual harassment allegations: in light of yesterday's allegations-with-a-face-and-name that he groped a woman in the 1990s, he appeared in Jimmy Kimmel's show last night to say almost with relish that his camp is … [Read more...] about Herman Cain Takes Groping Allegations Head On: Denies it on Kimmel Show (VIDEO) and Slates Press Conference
(UPDATE III) Why The Penn State & Cain Scandals Are Joined At The Hip
The revelations that the storied Penn State football program harbored a serial child rapist for over 40 years and that presidential wannabe Herman Cain is almost certainly a serial groper and harasser of women would not appear to be connected, but they very much are. By all rights, the arrest of longtime Penn State defense coordinator Jerry Sandusky on rape charges and the … [Read more...] about (UPDATE III) Why The Penn State & Cain Scandals Are Joined At The Hip
The Shame in Happy Valley (Guest Voice)
The Shame in Happy Valley by Eugene Robinson Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno said, "I did what I was supposed to." In fact, nobody at Penn State did what basic human decency requires -- and as a result, according to prosecutors, an alleged sexual predator who could have been stopped years ago was allowed to continue … [Read more...] about The Shame in Happy Valley (Guest Voice)
Herman Cain’s “Fourth Woman” Accuser Says He Groped Her (UPDATED)
It's hard to believe that Herman Cain can continue to use the patently absurd argument that journalists asking tough questions as they are trained and hired to do need to read the "Journalistic Code of Ethics," given the specific and sordid allegations that emerged at a news conference yesterday from a woman (reportedly a registered Republican) who says he sexually harassed her … [Read more...] about Herman Cain’s “Fourth Woman” Accuser Says He Groped Her (UPDATED)
We Hates Them Meeses To Pieces
Well, Ronald Reagan's administration used arms money from sales to our enemy, Iran, laundered through Swiss bank accounts to try and stop him. Spreading freedom We shipped cocaine up from South America, tranferring it in Panama (which would cause us a quick, Christmas war to arrest and silence Noriega), glutted the market and midwifed the birth of crack cocaine (which … [Read more...] about We Hates Them Meeses To Pieces
Conrad Murray Guilty
For those who care he has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and will face up to four years in prison. Based on what I've seen the verdict was proper, even if Jackson did give himself some of the drugs it was entirely improper to administer the drug outside of a hospital setting. … [Read more...] about Conrad Murray Guilty
Fourth Woman Surfaces With Cain Sexual Harrassment Allegation: Hires Gloria Allred
The ongoing story involving former Godfathers Pizza CEO and front-runner-in-many-polls Republican Presidential candidate wannabe Herman Cain is proving to have legs: apparently two more. A new, fourth woman has reportedly surfaced to claim Cain sexually harrassed her and she has hired high-profile attorney Gloria Allred. And, unlike the others, she will be talking to the … [Read more...] about Fourth Woman Surfaces With Cain Sexual Harrassment Allegation: Hires Gloria Allred
Invitation to the Tea Party Congress
I’ve just spent a week in that earlier America you love so much and, while the absence of politicians was a blessing, I would not recommend living in cold semi-darkness, feebly powered by an emergency generator that eats $100 a day of propane and engine oil (if you can get a delivery) without providing Internet, cable or phone service and, in many cases, enough juice to run an … [Read more...] about Invitation to the Tea Party Congress
Barack Obama: One Year Before Political Judgment Day and a Long Year (and Election Night) Ahead
President Barack Obama is now one year before his political judgment day. What's his outlook as of today?CNN's John Avlon makes these points: Some of the smartest political pros believe you can gauge a president's chances of re-election by looking at just a couple of key indicators -- job approval, unemployment and growth in gross domestic product. Plug in the data and you … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: One Year Before Political Judgment Day and a Long Year (and Election Night) Ahead
Is It Time For India To Try On Its Super Power Shoes & Start Being One?
India says it's new C-17 aircraft are for defensive purposes only With the U.S. and most European countries lurching from economic crisis to economic crisis, India continues to hum along, its homegrown mix of democracy and capitalism driving a vibrant economy that is among the fastest growing anywhere, and many of its major corporations are striding ever more confidently … [Read more...] about Is It Time For India To Try On Its Super Power Shoes & Start Being One?
I Gave You Life
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Sexual Harrassment Controversy Impacting Cain’s Polling Numbers
There are now signs that the sexual harrassment controversy swirling around GOP Presidential hopeful Herman Cain is now negatively impacting his polling numbers with Republicans and other voters: Allegations that Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain sexually harassed women in the 1990s have begun to damage his bid for the White House, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The … [Read more...] about Sexual Harrassment Controversy Impacting Cain’s Polling Numbers
TMV Technical Glitch on Book Review
Boy, does Don Lemon's book want to be reviewed. Over the past few months I've had a logjam of books, audio books that I have to review, delayed due to travel, a stolen laptop with all my notes, and two defective replacement laptops. These reviews will begin later this week. Due to a technical glitch for the second time the unfinished review notes have appeared on TMV. I have … [Read more...] about TMV Technical Glitch on Book Review
The Politics of Heavenly and Unheavenly
WASHINGTON -- We have embarked on yet another presidential campaign in which religion will play an important role without any agreement over what the ground rules for that engagement should be. If you think we're talking past each other on jobs and budgets, consider the religious divide. One side says "separation of church and state" while the other speaks of … [Read more...] about The Politics of Heavenly and Unheavenly
A Two-Star General Speaks Frankly about ‘Our Ally,’ Hamid Karzai
About three weeks ago, Reuters quoted Afghan President Hamid Karzai saying: "God forbid, if ever there is a war between Pakistan and America, Afghanistan will side with Pakistan," Karzai also said: "Afghanistan will never forget the welcome, the hospitality, the respect, and the brotherhood showed by the Pakistani people towards the Afghan people…Pakistan will never … [Read more...] about A Two-Star General Speaks Frankly about ‘Our Ally,’ Hamid Karzai