Jon Huntsman had a strong showing in tonight's debate if you consider it from the perspective of appeal to moderate voters. If anyone from the pack of Republicans has a chance of appealing to both moderate Republicans and Democrats, it is probably Huntsman. Of course this means he has no chance to win the Republican nomination. Many conservative Republicans, like Rush … [Read more...] about Jon Huntsman as a Moderate 3rd Party Candidate
Andrea Mitchell Tells The World She Has Breast Cancer, Confuses Risk With Prevalence
Andrea Mitchell, 65, the NBC chief foreign affairs correspondent, announced on the air Wednesday that she has breast cancer and asserted that 1-in-8 women in America today (almost 20 15 million) have breast cancer. "I had planned to be hiking in Wyoming last week," Mitchell said, "but instead discovered that I am now among the one in eight women in this country--incredibly, … [Read more...] about Andrea Mitchell Tells The World She Has Breast Cancer, Confuses Risk With Prevalence
Quote Of The Day
John Cole on today's Republican Party: If [Dickens'] a Christmas Carol were written today, Tiny Tim’s crutches would be used by Scrooge to beat him before sending his whole family into bondage and giving Scrooge the proceeds, and David Gregory would lead a roundtable with the different ghosts where they would all explain that the lump of coal left in the Cratchit household … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day
Signs Conservative Republicans Exasperated By Palin and Palin Followers
The Sarah Palin backlash has now truly begun. Among conservatives. Who see other viable s-e-r-i-o-u-s candidates out there who do politicking in other venues besides Facebook, Twitter and softball "interviews" with Fox News' Sean Hannity. An increasing number of GOPers who cannot be mistaken for RINOS are now dissing Palin. And, to use the word of a former Vice … [Read more...] about Signs Conservative Republicans Exasperated By Palin and Palin Followers
This 9/11 Anniversary, Make It a Fitting and Enduring Legacy
As we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, as with every previous anniversary, we find ourselves once again trying to make sense of that unprecedented event; once more trying to find a fitting and worthy way to commemorate the tragic anniversary. Most importantly, we are still poignantly reminded of the unfathomable grief and pain that thousands experienced on that day, and … [Read more...] about This 9/11 Anniversary, Make It a Fitting and Enduring Legacy
Government as a Chinese Fire Drill
Prime-time TV tonight will feature, instead of a Barack Obama speech on the economy, a scramble of Republicans eager to replace him. This President will propose emergency legislation on job creation at 7 P.M. tomorrow to accommodate the scheduling convenience of John Boehner and a network football game. Is this any way to run a recession? While voters are eating dinner … [Read more...] about Government as a Chinese Fire Drill
Rick Perry’s National Coming Out
WASHINGTON - Tonight's the big night, which is made larger because of the setting. Part of Mr. Perry’s challenge during the debate is to send a message to the Republican Party’s mainstream establishment that he can be a standard-bearer for the entire party, not just a conservative wing that is appealing in the Deep South. - Republican Debate: Five Things to Watch So, Gov. … [Read more...] about Rick Perry’s National Coming Out
Dick Cheney’s Book
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Tonight It’s All Eyes on Rick Perry in the Republican Debate
It's all eyes on Texas Governor Rick Perry in tonights GOP debate. Perry: the Texas Governor who conservative admirers consider a kind of George Bush who could get conservatism "right" -- and who some liberals now define by using the punch line "he' George Bush without brains." But no matter what people think of Perry this is agreed: he is a smart politician, an underestimated … [Read more...] about Tonight It’s All Eyes on Rick Perry in the Republican Debate
Obama’s Dialogue of the Deaf With Congress
Lawmakers return to Washington to deal with deficits and unemployment, bringing with them little personal experience of either with House Tea Party freshmen making up one-fifth of this year’s list of Congress’ 50 Richest Members. Among those considering the President’s proposals for job creation will be multi-millionaire car dealers and other entrepreneurs swept into office … [Read more...] about Obama’s Dialogue of the Deaf With Congress
Courtesy Of The GOP, Jim Crow Is Back In A National Voter Suppression Campaign
Our democracy is under siege from an enemy so small it could be hiding anywhere. ~ STEPHEN COLBERT Having stolen the 2000 presidential election courtesy of the Supreme Court, the Republican Party is gearing up to try to steal the 2012 election by suppressing the voters who helped elect Barack Obama in 2008. They are, not coincidentally, the traditional enemies of the party … [Read more...] about Courtesy Of The GOP, Jim Crow Is Back In A National Voter Suppression Campaign
Never Forget September 11, 2001 (Guest Voice)
NOTE: This was supposed to have a Guest Voice byline. We regret the error. Never Forget September 11, 2001 by Susan Stamper Brown Recently, I was reminded of the value of freedom while attending a military retirement ceremony in Washington D.C. Driving down the hill after the ceremony, my soul was stirred as my eyes caught a glimpse of the late-summer sun reflecting … [Read more...] about Never Forget September 11, 2001 (Guest Voice)
Republican Leading In NY-9 ?
I don't really expect the GOP to pull this out, but it is interesting the race is even close. … [Read more...] about Republican Leading In NY-9 ?
Talk Is Cheap (Guest Voice)
And so Labor Day has passed, and soon Barack Obama will give his landmark address on job creation. He was, as you probably know, going to give his speech on Wednesday — but, as usual, someone in this White House failed to do the most basic of legwork, which would have quickly revealed that a debate between the Republican presidential candidates had been scheduled for that … [Read more...] about Talk Is Cheap (Guest Voice)
Barack Obama: A Weakened Compromiser or Caver?
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — As you enter this city of 58,566 two hours from the Colorado-Utah border you can swear you almost see facial images in the red rock and gorges carved and gouged by Mother Nature. This is Colorado, with hundreds of clay stone caves, where caving is popular. Wait, that face on the stone near a cave. Isn’t it Barack Obama’s? Whoever would have thought … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: A Weakened Compromiser or Caver?
Top Two Open Primaries and Other Extreme Remedies for the Extreme Ills of American Democracy
From The Hankster: Open Primaries and Other Extreme Remedies for the Extreme Ills of American Democracy Drastic times call for drastic measures." This phrase comes to mind for me when I read pleas for political "moderation." (The phrase goes back to the Latin 'extremis malis extrema remedia' - 'extreme remedies for extreme ills.' -- Speaking of which, see The Debt Crisis: … [Read more...] about Top Two Open Primaries and Other Extreme Remedies for the Extreme Ills of American Democracy
Obama vs. Perry in 2012? America Deserves Better, Much Better
America is in crisis. Economic. Political. Stature within the world community. And the presidential election in 2012 that will select a leader to meet these multi-faceted and increasingly frightening challenges seems at present to pit sitting President Obama against Republican Governor Rick Perry. The former has shown himself to be weak and vacillating, a man without a clear … [Read more...] about Obama vs. Perry in 2012? America Deserves Better, Much Better
California Prisons: Decades In Solitary
I'm pretty tough on crime but this seems to be a bit extreme to me. In most prisons the concept of solitary confinement (aka the hole) is common for dealing with real troublesome inmates. While in solitary you are usually kept isolated and alone for about 23 hours a day with an hour for shower and outside contact. Conditions vary but often in solitary you have no TV or … [Read more...] about California Prisons: Decades In Solitary
Hoffa Controversy
I'm assuming most of you have heard the story by now, but just in case you haven't... At a Labor Day rally yesterday Teamster President Jimmy Hoffa declared that they were 'at war' with the Tea Party and that union members should 'take the SOB's out'. (context, he did say at the polls) Now I think his language was ill advised but I'm not going to take the leap that he was … [Read more...] about Hoffa Controversy
Reducing The Number Of American Time Zones
Anyone who lives on one of our coasts and engages in cross continental business with those on the other coast understands the problem. Those who travel regularly from coast to coast know the difficulties that come with resetting biological clocks to accommodate a three hour time difference. Is it time for the United States to consider reducing the number of time zones, at … [Read more...] about Reducing The Number Of American Time Zones