Here is something interesting, from the National Catholic Reporter. John Boehner is a devout Catholic, but it seems that not all Catholic leaders are down with Boehner's understanding of Catholic social teachings, and in the light of those teachings they would like him to reconsider his support for laws that eliminate programs that help the most vulnerable members of society. … [Read more...] about Draconian Cuts in Social Spending are Immoral and Will Not Solve Budget Problems
A little bit of Common Sense
I feel compelled to write a full throated defence for an individual who I feel changed my life. As a black youth in my mid-teens, I was blindly attracted by images of successful, charismatic and rich black men on my television set. Rappers such as the Notorious BIG, Nas, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre had me transfixed with their way of words. They could go from celebrating the … [Read more...] about A little bit of Common Sense
Bin Laden Birthers
The passing of a patriarch always brings contention and confusion and, for one who leaves behind so many births and deaths, the aftermath is bound to be complex. Now Osama bin Laden's son Omar issues a family statement asking for (1) "conclusive evidence" that his father is dead and (2) if so, why he was "summarily executed" without a fair trial such as those granted Saddam … [Read more...] about Bin Laden Birthers
Doing the Right Thing: Justice, Law, and the Killing of Osama bin Laden
From the Times: The adult sons of Osama bin Laden have lashed out at President Obama in their first public reaction to their father's death, accusing the United States of violating its basic legal principles by killing an unarmed man, shooting his family members and disposing of his body in the sea. And? Look, I realize that in a perfect world Osama would have been put … [Read more...] about Doing the Right Thing: Justice, Law, and the Killing of Osama bin Laden
Confirmation of How Partisans Try to Reject Unwelcome Polls
I've noted here many times how when polls come out partisan on each side will tout the ones that boost their party or candidate and immediately start talking about the bad methodology if it doesn't. The most glaring example can be seen now on the Drudge Report (which could be down by the time you read this). It's on the latest AP poll: OBAMA HITS 60% … [Read more...] about Confirmation of How Partisans Try to Reject Unwelcome Polls
Political Obituaries Starting on Sarah Palin?
Are the political obituaries starting on former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin? First there was The Atlantic's Joshua Green's superb piece of reporting that chronicled how she was actually a maverick governor who worked well with both parties and reigned in oil companies but changed her persona once she was plucked from relative national obscurity (except for those who listened to … [Read more...] about Political Obituaries Starting on Sarah Palin?
Is there a Cuomo in the Democratic Party’s 2016 Political Future?
Is there a Cuomo (Andrew) in the Democratic Party's 2016 political future? It sure looks that way. Hopefully this Cuomo won't ponder and agonize so long so that he becomes known as "Hamlet." … [Read more...] about Is there a Cuomo in the Democratic Party’s 2016 Political Future?
125 Years Coca Cola (Cartoon)
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Barack Obama’s Post Osama bin Laden Killing “Bump”: AP-GfK poll: Obama approval hits 60 percent
The AP reports that Barack Obama is enjoying a post Osama bin Laden killing "bump": President Barack Obama's approval rating has hit its highest point in two years — 60 percent — and more than half of Americans now say he deserves to be re-elected, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll taken after U.S. forces killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. In worrisome … [Read more...] about Barack Obama’s Post Osama bin Laden Killing “Bump”: AP-GfK poll: Obama approval hits 60 percent
Karl Rove’s American Crossroads Crashes NY-26 Race **UPDATED**
WASHINGTON - The Wall Street Journal headline on Tuesday read: American Crossroads Spends Big in N.Y. House Election. There's only one reason Karl Rove enters a congressional special election, which will replace the shirtless Chris Lee, and that's because Republicans are close to getting humiliated. A special congressional election in western New York state just got … [Read more...] about Karl Rove’s American Crossroads Crashes NY-26 Race **UPDATED**
Karl Rove Analyzes the Present Republicans Running for President: Still Time for Others to Jump In
Republican party political maven Karl Rove, in an appearance on NBC's Today Show which highlighted why he is such a good on the air analyst, handicapped some of the present GOP Presidential aspirants field. And he said there's still time for additional candidates to jump into the fray. Some highlights from his content-packed appearance: NEWT GINGRICH: Rove said Gingrich … [Read more...] about Karl Rove Analyzes the Present Republicans Running for President: Still Time for Others to Jump In
Palin Not Exactly Welcome in Alaska
Atlantic writer, Joshua Green, spent some time up there exploring public attitudes about Sarah Palin. The only tangible evidence I saw was her official portrait in the capitol and a small sign in the window of a seedy-looking gift shop advertising “Sarah Palin toilet paper.” If Palin really does run for president, Green's examination of her career in Alaska -- … [Read more...] about Palin Not Exactly Welcome in Alaska
Donald Trump Lied About Making Announcement About Whether He’ll Run On Celebrity Apprentice
There's a NDF (what I call the "No Duh Factor") now in Donald Trump announcing that he isn't going to run for President. But it is a bit of a surprise to now get virtual confirmation that he is -- here it goes, I will finally say it, I avoid using this word in political posts since it is overused by partisans -- a liar. It turns out that despite his suggestions not only will … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Lied About Making Announcement About Whether He’ll Run On Celebrity Apprentice
The GOP Again Learns That When It Plants Ice It’s Going To Harvest Wind
New York state's 26th District is a Republican-safe enclave near Rochester and Buffalo where the GOP holds a 30,000 voter registration edge, bucked a statewide trend and voted for John McCain over Barack Obama, and has held the House seat since forever. But now the wheels are coming off the party station wagon. In February, married Republican Congressman Christopher Lee, … [Read more...] about The GOP Again Learns That When It Plants Ice It’s Going To Harvest Wind
And Now A Song From Republican Voters To Donald Trump
Donald Trump has imploded in the polls (and his TV show isn't doing too good, either). Here is a special song to Donald Trump from Republican voters. It's even subtitled for the part of the world where the line of clothing carrying his name is made. … [Read more...] about And Now A Song From Republican Voters To Donald Trump
Obama and Pakistan (Cartoon)
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Unspeakable Speakers
Unspeakable is a word to be used rarely, but it is the only way to describe what Republicans are doing to the American economy. As House members fight to preserve tax cuts for the filthy rich and gut safety nets for the poor, John Boehner warns, “Without significant spending cuts and changes to the way we spend the American people’s money, there will be no debt limit … [Read more...] about Unspeakable Speakers
Can the United States Ever Be United Again?
So much for our new era of national unity. When Rep. Gabby Giffords was shot in Arizona, the pundits and political class predicted that it might be a turning point in political dialogue, ushering in a new era of civility. That lasted almost a week But that was comparatively impressive: the killing of mass murderer Osama bin Laden on Sunday May 1 sparked pronouncements … [Read more...] about Can the United States Ever Be United Again?
Newt Gingrich: Foundation of a Comeback (Cartoon)
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Bin Laden’s Death is a ‘Call to Arms’ for the World’s Clergy (Diario Decuyo, Argentina)
Is the demise of Osama bin Laden a moment that all of world religions should seize upon to begin building a world free of war and religious strife? After ten years of chaos that emerged from a perverse interpretation of Islam, columnist Víctor Corcoba Herrero of Diario Decuyo's writes that it's time for all religious leaders to end the terrorist strife by promoting the ideals … [Read more...] about Bin Laden’s Death is a ‘Call to Arms’ for the World’s Clergy (Diario Decuyo, Argentina)