Despite Booming Economy, Brazilians Rally Against Amazonian Dam by John C.K. Daley No one in the developing world is against hydroelectric projects, which bring the benefits of power and development. Except perhaps the locals. Brazil’s proposed Belo Monte Amazon dam is experiencing an “occupy” moment, with 100s of Xingu River basin indigenous peoples and riverine … [Read more...] about Despite Booming Economy, Brazilians Rally Against Amazonian Dam (Guest Voice)
Modern Greek Ruins
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Romney and the South Carolina conundrum
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Can Mitt Romney be dislodged as the fragile but disciplined front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination? If he can, South Carolina is the best bet for the role of spoiler. Republican primary voters here have historically ratified establishment choices, but the old establishment has been displaced by new forms of conservative political … [Read more...] about Romney and the South Carolina conundrum
Cain Believes Perry Camp Planted The Politico Story (UPDATED)
I've always said what anyone who worked for a newspaper knows: many big stories have their genesis in either sources or tip-off sources that have a motive. Journalism has operated that way for many years. So it stands to reason that many have now said that the REAL story of the Herman Cain sexual harrassment story will be the identity of the person or group that provided the … [Read more...] about Cain Believes Perry Camp Planted The Politico Story (UPDATED)
Grumpy Old Terrorists Busted In Georgia
While the juxtaposition of headlines on The New York Times homepage today was unintentional, it probably elicited a few chuckle: As Last Bastion of Civility, the South Sees Manners Decline 4 Georgia Men Arrested in Terror Plot The men, all aged 65 and over, were part of a fringe militia group in what the Justice Department described as a plot to use guns, bombs and the … [Read more...] about Grumpy Old Terrorists Busted In Georgia
Good Economic News: Fewer Jobs Cut in October than Feared
Some good economic news: employers cut fewer jobs in October than expected: In a positive sign for the US economy, governments and businesses did not cut jobs in October nearly has much as they had initially planned. At the same time, companies have announced many more hiring plans than layoffs, as they gear up for the holiday season, according to Challenger, Gray & … [Read more...] about Good Economic News: Fewer Jobs Cut in October than Feared
The Kardashian Divorce And Other Weighty Stuff
It’s official. Kris Humphries wanted to live in his native Minnesota. Kim Kardashian wanted to live in LA. They never discussed it before the wedding vows and didn’t work it out after the marriage. So what choice did Kim have? Divorce was the only solution. You can learn more about this theory of reality-show-for-profit romance, marriage and separation at TMZ . Not to … [Read more...] about The Kardashian Divorce And Other Weighty Stuff
Willful Ignorance (Guest Voice)
Willful Ignorance by Mark Nuckols I remember when George W. Bush was initially running for President, I would ask people I knew who were inclined to vote for him: doesn't it bother you that he just doesn't seem very smart? And I always got the same response: Oh the President doesn't need to be all that smart, and besides he'll have lots of smart people around him. I … [Read more...] about Willful Ignorance (Guest Voice)
Why Would Anyone Vote Republican Today?
WASHINGTON - The above graphic is compliments of Virginia Republicans, though it really could have come from any Tea Party office today. As bad as the Democrats are, and oh are they bad, at least they don't send out emails like the one above. When you look at the anti-democratic actions of Ohio's Gov. John Kasich, or Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin, not to mention the war on … [Read more...] about Why Would Anyone Vote Republican Today?
No Shame (Guest Voice)
No Shame by Michael Reagan Reporter: 'We're Not Going To Get Into Details Of Exactly What Happened'... Fmr. Secy: Not the Cain I know... CAIN FLASHBACK: 'I'M READY FOR HIGH-TECH LYNCHING'... Coulter: 'They Are Terrified Of Strong, Conservative Black Men'... RUSH: 'Unconscionable Racially Charged Attack'... 'Occupy Politico'... The stories behind these … [Read more...] about No Shame (Guest Voice)
Greece: Bracing Ourselves for Financial Trouble
Megan McArdle reports on the Greek crisis and the likelihood that there will be real trouble much more quickly than many expect. If EU economic policy were a soap opera--and apparently, it is--Greece would be the sultry, irresponsible beauty in a tumultuous love-hate relationship with rigid, authoritarian Germany. Obviously after years of tumultuous breakups and … [Read more...] about Greece: Bracing Ourselves for Financial Trouble
Have and Have Not Nation (Guest Voice)
Have and have-not nation by Eugene Robinson WASHINGTON -- The hard-right conservatives who dominate the Republican Party claim to despise the redistribution of wealth, but secretly they love it -- as long as the process involves depriving the poor and middle class to benefit the rich, not the other way around. That is precisely what has been happening, as … [Read more...] about Have and Have Not Nation (Guest Voice)
Cain Unable to Explain
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Jon Corzine: Equal Opportunity Screw-Up
Jon Corzine was lousy as governor of New Jersey and now it turns out he's lousy as a Wall Street executive. Corzine's MF Global (which a friend attuned to the financial markets calls MotherF***** Global because of all of its bad investments) filed for bankruptcy this week following massive losses tied to its investments in foreign debt and its failure to close the deal of … [Read more...] about Jon Corzine: Equal Opportunity Screw-Up
Quote of the Day: Maureen Dowd on Herman Cain
Our political Quote of the Day comes from one of my favorite modern columnists (who is same quality as many legendary columnists of the past) Marueen Dowd. On Herman Cain and his scandal: We have the starchy guy — tall, handsome, intelligent and rich, with a baronial estate — who’s hard to warm up to. And we have the spontaneous guy, who’s charming and easy to warm up to — … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Maureen Dowd on Herman Cain
Pre-Cain Scandal Gallup Poll: Cain Only Candidate to Improve Image
A new Gallup poll could be bittersweet news to former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain, who is now enmeshed in a sexual harrassment scandal: it shows him as the only candidate whose image has improved. But the poll was taken before The Politico's famous article about 1990s sexual harrassment allegations broke: Herman Cain is the only candidate whose Positive Intensity … [Read more...] about Pre-Cain Scandal Gallup Poll: Cain Only Candidate to Improve Image
On Guy Fawkes Day, Join A Credit Union
That's the idea behind Bank Transfer Day, organized by California citizen-activist Kristen Christian. No she doesn't work for a credit union. No, she's not part of Anonymous or OccupyWallStreet. Her motivation? The response of Bank of America et al to a rule finalized this summer that would restrict banks to a maximum of 21¢ per debit-card transaction. In response, the banks … [Read more...] about On Guy Fawkes Day, Join A Credit Union
Julian Assange of WikiLeaks loses appeal. Will be extradited to Sweden to face charges
You know, 40 years ago, an entire decade might go by without a sexual accusation or scandal. Profumo, anyone. And nowadays, it seems like, well, only a day or two and there's another 'wide stance' or another batch party hired dancer claim, or another this that or the other claim regarding body parts. And using those body parts, whether words from mouth, or bird from south, … [Read more...] about Julian Assange of WikiLeaks loses appeal. Will be extradited to Sweden to face charges
The Dead Hand That Rocks The Cradle
These are starving children. And this is a dead congressman. … [Read more...] about The Dead Hand That Rocks The Cradle
Obama’s Cowardly Non-Stand On Marijuana
YES, THAT'S WHO YOU THINK IT IS I wrote the other day that support for the legalization of marijuana is higher than support for Barack Obama with nearly half of all adult Americans in favor of ending the criminal penalties for personal use that further overcrowd our prisons. It wasn't supposed to be this way. Shortly after taking office, the new president -- himself a … [Read more...] about Obama’s Cowardly Non-Stand On Marijuana