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Washington’s Mental Health Mess
As the capitol shows signs of awakening from the debt-ceiling fever dream with face-saving aspirin for both sides, onlookers try to understand the pathology of it all. Like the final scene of “The Bridge on the River Kwai,” after crazed loyalties and pride have created carnage, a dazed survivor is left to wander through the wreckage, mumbling, “Madness, madness.” As the … [Read more...] about Washington’s Mental Health Mess
Murdoch Scandal—Even More and More Fallout: Scotland Yard Now Implicated
Following up on Holly's "Even More Fallout: Les Hinton of WSJ Announces Resignation": Now, it appears that even Scotland Yard may have been in bed with those good ole Murdoch boys: Breaking News Alert The New York Times Saturday, July 16, 2011 -- 1:38 PM EDT ----- Taint From Tabloids Rubs Off on a Cozy Scotland Yard For nearly four years, six overstuffed … [Read more...] about Murdoch Scandal—Even More and More Fallout: Scotland Yard Now Implicated
President No-Name
A Republican has opened up a 47 to 39 percent lead over Barack Obama for 2012 in the latest Gallup Poll, but voters don’t know who he or she is. At this point in their reelection bids, both Bushes were leading generic opponents, even though George H. W. eventually lost to Bill Clinton while George W. defeated John Kerry. But now, in what the President agrees is a … [Read more...] about President No-Name
Is Book A Verb? The Social Future of the Book (Update)
I need your help... You might remember that last fall I did a presentation titled, "Is Book A Verb? The Social Future of the Book." The big idea in it is that we are in the midst of moving from a Literal Tradition of sharing and passing on culture to a Social Tradition. This weekend I will be updating and expanding that presentation to deliver it again on Friday at The … [Read more...] about Is Book A Verb? The Social Future of the Book (Update)
Conservatives/Libertarians are Teenagers
Remember when the government mandated low flow toilets? The conservatives went on a crazy rant - how dare the government mandate toilets? Of course in addition to saving water they also saved the consumer a lot of money. When I replaced both my toilets a few years ago my pay back was less than a year thanks to reduced water and sewer bills and I have been saving money ever … [Read more...] about Conservatives/Libertarians are Teenagers
South Sudan: Birth of a Nation—Troubled Past, Uncertain Future.
Its grasslands have absorbed too much blood. Its winds have carried away too many sounds of interethnic, religious and civil warfare and strife in which more than 2 million people have been killed and more than 5 million have become internally and externally displaced. Its tropical forests have witnessed too much grief and violence. But while its past is troubled and its … [Read more...] about South Sudan: Birth of a Nation—Troubled Past, Uncertain Future.
Even More Fallout: Les Hinton of WSJ Announces Resignation
Breaking News Alert The New York Times Friday, July 15, 2011 -- 4:28 PM EDT ----- Les Hinton, Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, Says He Is Resigning Les Hinton, the chairman of Dow Jones, announced his resignation on Friday, joining Rebekah Brooks, the embattled chief executive of Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper operations, in the exodus of top officials from … [Read more...] about Even More Fallout: Les Hinton of WSJ Announces Resignation
Obama-Cantor Clash: An Old Story
For those who have been watching closely, Barack Obama has had it up to here with Eric Cantor for a long time, starting at least a year and a half before the President’s disgusted walkout this week. As far back as the White House Health Care Summit on February 25, 2010, the Leader of the Free World was lecturing the partisan pipsqueak on the difference between legislating … [Read more...] about Obama-Cantor Clash: An Old Story
Quote of the Day: The GOP’s Debt Ceiling Kamikazes
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Daily Beast's John Avlon, who looks at the GOP's debt ceiling kamikazes -- GOPers who insist despite what experts say that default on the debt would be catastrophic. Some excerpts from this must-read-in-full column: Call them Debt Ceiling Deniers. Believers in faith-based fiscal policy. Math-challenged … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: The GOP’s Debt Ceiling Kamikazes
More Murdoch Phone Hacking Fallout: Rebekah Brooks Resigns from News Corp.
The person who headed Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.'s British newspaper division has finally resigned. You can say "finally" because Murdoch reportedly looked upon Rebekah Brooks as one of the family and had resisted calls for her corporate scalp so far. But no more: Rebekah Brooks resigned as chief executive of News Corp.'s British newspaper unit on Friday, yielding to … [Read more...] about More Murdoch Phone Hacking Fallout: Rebekah Brooks Resigns from News Corp.
The Misadventures of Michele and Murdoch
To keep our heads from exploding over the debt-ceiling debacle, it’s time to turn back to figures who keep public life from being boring. After a summer of Charlie Sheen, Donald Trump, Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Anthony Weiner, Americans badly need a fresh dose of the peculiar and piquant to divert their attention. Michele Bachmann fills the bill so well that Jon Stewart … [Read more...] about The Misadventures of Michele and Murdoch
Michele Bachmann’s Husband Problem
The Daily Show - Comedy Repression TherapyGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook WASHINGTON - The Bachmanns have been making a lot of news lately. The few women who have attempted the national ticket tango have all had spousal issues, but Michele Bachmann has had a tremendous start since announcing, including a … [Read more...] about Michele Bachmann’s Husband Problem
DC Government: Stop Designing Proprietary (Discriminatory) Online Systems
Governments should not privilege one company over another. The World Wide Web had as its genesis the problem of proprietary systems. These two truisms make the District of Columbia website an affront beyond compare. The DC Corp Online system, although designed for "businesses to conduct many transactions online", can also serve as a citizen tool for finding information … [Read more...] about DC Government: Stop Designing Proprietary (Discriminatory) Online Systems
Boehner and Cantor
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A Way Out of the Debt Ceiling Deadlock?
Is there a way out of the debt ceiling deadlock? As always, CNN's David Gergen, who has served Presidents of both parties, steps back and gives an analysis that suggests that, despite the uproar in the blogosphere and ideological talk shows of the left and right and talk radio, the seeds of a possible solution that could signal a partisan "cease fire" can be seen. Gergen … [Read more...] about A Way Out of the Debt Ceiling Deadlock?
Confusing Principle with Intransigence
prin•ci•ple [prin-suh-puh l] noun 1. an accepted or professed rule of action or conduct: a person of good moral principles. 2. a fundamental, primary, or general law or truth from which others are derived: the principles of modern physics. 3. a fundamental doctrine or tenet; a distinctive ruling opinion: the principles of the Stoics. in•tran•si•gent [in-tran-si-juh nt] … [Read more...] about Confusing Principle with Intransigence
Taxes and Job Creation
My state of Oregon used to be dependent on logging and lumber but that was replaced by manufacturing in the 80's. When the economy goes south both suffer quickly. This recession was no different - at one point Oregon unemployment was two points higher than the national average. In January of 2010 the voters in Oregon passed a tax increase for the wealthy and business. Of … [Read more...] about Taxes and Job Creation
The ALEC Right-Wing State Distopia
A state government of the corporation, by the corporation and for the corporation may be coming to a state near you. If you like your laws drafted and passed by corporate politicians for the corporations which own them, apparently you can call ALEC to arrange it. A secret group, until now, whose sole purpose is to diminish your rights in favor of corporations has been … [Read more...] about The ALEC Right-Wing State Distopia
Ride Safety Video
For your enjoyment, especially if you've ridden Soaring Over California Rollercoaster Safety with Patrick Warburton - watch more funny videos … [Read more...] about Ride Safety Video