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Weiner’s Twitter DM Fail
Had I posted on this topic before I'd be eating my words. Oh well. The harder they fall... He made the most elementary of Twitter mistakes, sending a public @reply instead of a direct message. Maybe he should have read the howto. Mashable calls it: ...certainly the biggest “DM fail” we can think of (at least in terms of resulting media circus). That’s not to say … [Read more...] about Weiner’s Twitter DM Fail
Too Late? Weiner’s Mea Culpa
When are politicians going to learn that (a) lying in a digital age about digital stuff is a lose-lose situation and (b) to keep their trousers (virtual or analog) zipped? "To be clear, the picture was of me, and I sent it. I'm deeply sorry for the pain this has caused my wife, and our family, my constituents, my friends, my supporters and my staff," he said, claiming he'd … [Read more...] about Too Late? Weiner’s Mea Culpa
Tom Ricks Mistrusts Germany
Today is the 67th anniversary of D-Day. 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to fight Nazi Germany on June 6, 1944. Steven Spielberg captured this heroic and scary moment very well in Saving Private Ryan. Today most US experts -- with the notable exception of Tom Ricks -- do not worry about a war with Germany or a return of militarism and Nazi ideology in … [Read more...] about Tom Ricks Mistrusts Germany
Remember David Vitter?
Memeorandum and Fox news are are full of demands Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign. But does anyone remember David Vitter who is still in the Senate four years after this. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) apologized last night after his telephone number appeared in the phone records of the woman dubbed the "D.C. Madam," making him the first member of Congress to become ensnared in the … [Read more...] about Remember David Vitter?
Bibi Refuses To Meet With American Representatives
Cross-posted to the Debate Link A group of five American Representatives travelling to Israel sought but were unable to attain a meeting with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, or, it seems, any members of his cabinet (it is still possible they'll meet with Likud's Miki Eitan, Minister of Improvement of Government Services). The snub appears to be prompted by the quintet's … [Read more...] about Bibi Refuses To Meet With American Representatives
REMEMBERING RFK
Senator Robert F. Kennedy died on this date in 1968 at the age of 42. He was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles the night before. He had just won the California Primary for the Democratic Nomination for President. Coming just two months after the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this date probably marks the end of true “liberalism” in … [Read more...] about REMEMBERING RFK
The Cupcake Conspiracy
Now here's a creative way to defeat terrorism without violating anyone's civil liberties. British intelligence has hacked into an al Qaeda website and replaced bomb making instructions with a cupcake recipe. The cupcakes are reportedly favorites of Ellen Degeneres. More here . … [Read more...] about The Cupcake Conspiracy
More To Weiner Story (Yup…. He Lied)
Update: Weiner just confessed that he did what he was accused of. He did take the original picture and he did intend to send it as a direct message (IE a private email) and accidentally sent it as a tweet (IE a public posting). He also confessed that sent many pictures and had online 'relationships' with many women over the last 3 years and that he has continued some of … [Read more...] about More To Weiner Story (Yup…. He Lied)
Class Action Still Alive (EPJ Fund v. Halliburton)
For those who believe the U. S. Supreme Court has a hidden agenda of doing away with class action suits, this unanimous decision stands in contrast to that belief. The Erica P. John Fund, formerly the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Supporting Fund, was the lead plaintiff in an attempted class action against Halliburton that alleged that Halliburton had made misrepresentations … [Read more...] about Class Action Still Alive (EPJ Fund v. Halliburton)
The Boys Of Pointe Du Hoc
On this day in 1944 a group of brave men came ashore in France. Forty years later President Reagan delivered the following remarks, which are worth rereading every year. If you prefer you can watch the video as well We're here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent to liberty. For four long years, much of … [Read more...] about The Boys Of Pointe Du Hoc
Obeying The Rules
As is often the case, listening to my morning radio show (armstrongandgettyradio.com) has given me a topic to opine upon. One of the hosts is a recent dad and given the unusually wet weather we've been having in Northern California he has been taking his son to the local mall to burn off a little energy in the play area. As with most play areas there is a sign with a few … [Read more...] about Obeying The Rules
Quote of the Day: On the GOP’s 2012 Choice
Our political Quote of the Day is by The Daily Beast's Peter Beinart, from a post where he argues that Barack Obama will win re-election despite the ailing economy unless something changes: The happier Rush Limbaugh is with the Republican nominee, the easier it will be for Obama to galvanize Democrats to go to the polls. … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: On the GOP’s 2012 Choice
The Netherland of Political Spousehood and a Candidate’s Marital Status
I'm actually the spouse in politics in my house, but as I watch how the media - and voters - handle the spouses of candidates and politicians, it seems impossible to determine the root cause for why one particular spouse gets followed and others, you have to actually Google to find out what their first name is. For example, I knew that Haley Barbour's wife had reportedly nixed … [Read more...] about The Netherland of Political Spousehood and a Candidate’s Marital Status
Carl Jung: The Baby-Boomers’ Friend
If you have ever thought of yourself as an introvert or extrovert; if you've ever deployed the notions of the archetypal or collective unconscious; if you've ever loved or loathed the new age; if you have ever done a Myers-Briggs personality or spirituality test; if you've ever been in counselling and sat opposite your therapist rather than lain on the couch – in all these … [Read more...] about Carl Jung: The Baby-Boomers’ Friend
A Secret of Traditional Animated Cartoon Magic (VIDEO)
Here's a fascinating video from Walt Disney's old ABC TV show in 1957 where he explained his invention the multi-plane camera. This video also shows you why Disney was a kind of uncle to many baby boomers who grew up watching his show: he never talked down to the kids on his show when he introduced episodes -- and when he died in 1966 to many it was a real personal loss. If … [Read more...] about A Secret of Traditional Animated Cartoon Magic (VIDEO)
Secret Cash: The Worst Scandal of All (Guest Voice)
Secret Cash: The Worst Political Scandal of All by Michael Winship Sometimes I feel like Gus, the father in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" -- you know, the guy who thinks you can cure all maladies with a spritz of Windex and declares, "Give me a word, any word, and I show you that the root of that word is Greek." Only in my case, it's give me a scandal, any scandal, and I'll … [Read more...] about Secret Cash: The Worst Scandal of All (Guest Voice)
Rick Santorum Joins the 2012 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Sweepstakes
The Republican party's conservative base has another tantalizing option as of today: former Senator Rick Santorum has added his name of the list of GOPers vying for the 2012 Republican nomination at a time when President Barack Obama is looking increasingly vulnerable as bad news about the economy mounts. ABC's George Stephanopoulos writes: "We're ready to announce that … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum Joins the 2012 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Sweepstakes
Economic Bumps (Cartoon)
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