WASHINGTON - This is the alternate, political version of why buy the milk if the cow is free?, with the biggest feminist names in Democratic politics giving away their power for a President who not only served up women's freedoms and codified the Hyde Amendment, but also put entitlements on the table, which keep women out of poverty in old age. "... Without the women's vote … [Read more...] about Gloria Steinem to Headline Obama Park Avenue Fundraiser
STOP BEING SO CLUELESS PRESIDENT OBAMA
SCHEDULE AN OVAL OFFICE ADDRESS AND IGNORE CONGRESS President Obama should ignore Congress and make an Oval Office Speech directly to the nation at a time when there are no major television conflicts. What’s so important about a speech before a joint session of Congress when the majority of its members probably don’t want to listen to him anyway? The President and his … [Read more...] about STOP BEING SO CLUELESS PRESIDENT OBAMA
Just Amazing
Amazing. I mean REALLY. … [Read more...] about Just Amazing
Quote of the Day: “Memo to GOP: Don’t Run on What Voters Don’t Want”
Our political Quote of the Day comes in the form of a probably fruitless plea in the form of a memo from the must-read Frum Forum's Fred Bauer telling Republicans they need to focus on jobs and the economy and not think that running on entitlement reform is a wise idea. Here's the beginning: With the national debt skyrocketing, a faction on the right is hoping to turn the … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: “Memo to GOP: Don’t Run on What Voters Don’t Want”
Labor Day 2011 and Obama’s Job-Killing Policies (Guest Voice)
Labor Day 2011 and Obama's Job-Killing Policies by Susan Stamper Brown Three years in, and the Obama administration's attempts to fix unemployment have been about as effective as trying to scratch your ear with your elbow. Despite countless tricks, schemes and maneuvers to change the labor outlook in this country, the administration either lacks the ability to work their … [Read more...] about Labor Day 2011 and Obama’s Job-Killing Policies (Guest Voice)
Republican Party a Disaster When It Comes to Disasters (Guest Voice)
Republican Party a Disaster when It Comes to Disasters by Karl Frisch You've got to hand it to the Republicans. They're doing a heckuva job when it comes to their political posturing on emergency response and disaster preparedness. You know, like Michael "Heckuva Job Brownie" Brown did as George W. Bush's FEMA chief during Hurricane Katrina. At least Brownie had an … [Read more...] about Republican Party a Disaster When It Comes to Disasters (Guest Voice)
Christine O’Donnell’s 15 Minutes Of Fame Is Over
Christine O'Donnell's 15 minutes of fame is officially over. Politico reports that the Tea Party darling, who deftly blew a guaranteed Republican Senate seat pick-up in Delaware last November, has been stricken from the guest list at an Iowa event being headlined by Sarah Palin, whose 15 minutes of fame has been extended but also will soon expire. Fame, of course, can be … [Read more...] about Christine O’Donnell’s 15 Minutes Of Fame Is Over
The Bachmann Sound Bite Six-Shooter
This column is long but, the issues are complex and demand full development Representative Michele Bachmann (R-MN) brought a talking point and a sound bite to a real policy discussion again today. The former IRS tax attorney continues to exhibit a complete lack of understanding of how our government works. Additionally, she continues to be fearless when it comes to wading … [Read more...] about The Bachmann Sound Bite Six-Shooter
Obama’s Paradox Problem
WASHINGTON -- Call it the Party-of-Government Paradox: If the nation’s capital looks dysfunctional, it will come back to hurt President Obama and the Democrats, even if the Republicans are primarily responsible for the dysfunction. Then there is the Bipartisanship Paradox: No matter how far the president bends over backward to appeal to or appease the Republicans -- no … [Read more...] about Obama’s Paradox Problem
Reuters: Condoleeza Rice Says She Resents Dick Cheney’s Attack On Her In His Book
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has responded to former Vice President Dick Cheney's best selling -- and grudge settling -- book that contains passages not flattering to her by firing back. Bigtime. A Reuters exclusive: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Wednesday she resented what she viewed as an attack on her integrity by former Vice … [Read more...] about Reuters: Condoleeza Rice Says She Resents Dick Cheney’s Attack On Her In His Book
School Administrator Gives Up $ 800,000
In a world where so many people are out for themselves, a Fresno California superintendent has made an amazing gesture. Larry Powell has agreed to 'retire' and in doing so give up nearly $ 800,000 in salary and benefits over the next three years. He will then be 'hired' back at a base salary of just $ 31,000 a year. And now he's announced he's giving that salary to … [Read more...] about School Administrator Gives Up $ 800,000
John Boehner Refuses President Barack Obama’s Request for a Special Session of Congress to Talk about His Jobs Bill
NOTE: This was substantially revised as new information came in. In this post I was not cheering on President Barack Obama for timing his planned address to a special session of Congress on his jobs plan in a time of severe economic crisis to the time when GOPers were holding a major Presidential debate. It raised eyebrows to say the least. But Speaker of the House John … [Read more...] about John Boehner Refuses President Barack Obama’s Request for a Special Session of Congress to Talk about His Jobs Bill
Is Obama’s Upcoming Jobs Speech Partially Motivated to Overshadow Republican Debate?
President Barack Obama has requested time to speak before a joint session of Congress on his jobs plan ideas -- a request that if granted (it will be a major story if House Speaker John Boenher refuses his request) would plop him on the tube around when Republicans were to have a debate. And, as CBS points out, some liberal commentators are already applauding the timing. … [Read more...] about Is Obama’s Upcoming Jobs Speech Partially Motivated to Overshadow Republican Debate?
Eric Cantor and Virginia Governor Split Over Disaster Relief Having to Be Offset in Budget
House Majority Leader and Tea Party movement favorite Eric Cantor is now effectively at odds with his state's Republican Governor over the idea that providing emergency federal disaster relief should now be given on the condition that there are budget cuts elsewhere in the budget. It turns out that Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is where the vast majority of American leaders of … [Read more...] about Eric Cantor and Virginia Governor Split Over Disaster Relief Having to Be Offset in Budget
Cheney Book Torture
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The Case for Separation of Church and Weather (Guest Voice)
The Case for Separation of Church and Weather by Tina Dupuy The Moche lived in northern Peru from about 100-700 A.D. Their molded ceramics are still a highlight in the annals of human accomplishment. If you walk through a museum of pre-Columbian art, it's easy to spot a Moche piece — the faces are so realistic you expect them to wink at you. Around 500 A.D., the world … [Read more...] about The Case for Separation of Church and Weather (Guest Voice)
The Voter Gender Gap Between Perry, Bachmann and, If She Sets In, Palin
According to two CNN polls, Texas Governor Rick Perry has gone from having a significant deficit with women Republican voters to a double-digit lead with them. First, about the July poll (Perry was not yet an official candidate seeking the Republican nomination for the presidential race): Perry leads among male voters with 20%, but he’s tied for fifth place with Ron Paul … [Read more...] about The Voter Gender Gap Between Perry, Bachmann and, If She Sets In, Palin
Is Book A Verb? The Social Future of the Book… Finally!
The final video version of the presentation I did last month at Florida State University's Future of the Book conference held at Turnbull Conference Center in Talahassee, FL. Its central idea is that we are in the process of moving from a literal tradition of sharing and passing on culture to a social tradition. I used Prezi, the zooming online presentation program. Thanks … [Read more...] about Is Book A Verb? The Social Future of the Book… Finally!
Canada: The Alternative
No one delivers a speech the way Stephen Lewis does. His diction is crisp and clear and his passion is absolutely authentic. But a Lewis speech is more than just a performance. It always clarifies a situation. And, most of the time, it places alternatives in stark relief. Such was the case on Saturday, during Lewis' eulogy for opposition leader Jack Layton. If you required … [Read more...] about Canada: The Alternative
Is There a President Jeb Bush in the White House’s Future?
Is there a President Jeb Bush in the White House’s future? Many pundits think he’ll run after 2012 — and could have a chance of winning despite having the same last name as you-know-who. But a lot will depend on the 2012 race’s outcome — whether the Republican Party repudiates the conservatism of his brother, former President George W. Bush, and father, former President … [Read more...] about Is There a President Jeb Bush in the White House’s Future?