The conservative Republican honeymoon with Sarah Palin, now widely reported to be over, never really existed, a mere fig newton of the imagination of neocons with stiffies like William Kristol who believed that the former half-term governor "would change politics as we know it." Even though many mainstream Republican's reacted in horror to John McCain's selection of … [Read more...] about The Palin Honeymoon That Never Was Is Over
Can Sarah Palin Get the Republican Nomination?
Will she or won’t she? Will Sarah Palin throw her Facebook page into the ring for the 2012 Republican nomination? Can she win the nomination? And if she gets it can she be elected? The conventional wisdom says no on the last two. That’s the same conventional wisdom that has been wrong about Palin from the start. For much of 2010, Sarah Palin was the candidate of the talk … [Read more...] about Can Sarah Palin Get the Republican Nomination?
Washington Post-ABC News Poll: Sarah Palin Losing Support Among Republicans (UPDATED)
More bad polling news for Sarah Palin. In fact, notably bad news for Palin. new Washington Post-ABC news poll shows her support is sagging badly among Republicans and Republican-leaning independent voters: Sarah Palin’s ratings within the Republican Party are slumping, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, a potentially troubling sign for the former Alaska … [Read more...] about Washington Post-ABC News Poll: Sarah Palin Losing Support Among Republicans (UPDATED)
Trump ‘Unplugged’ then Roasted on Comedy Central
"So, you wanna run for president now? Wouldn't be first time you've kicked a black family out of their home." - Snoop Dog, Comedy Central Roasts Donald Trump The Roast of Donald TrumpMarch 15 10:30/9:30cPreview - Seth MacFarlane - Pronunciationwww.comedycentral.comJokesThe Comedy AwardsThe Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump WASHINGTON -- Seth McFarlane killed last night … [Read more...] about Trump ‘Unplugged’ then Roasted on Comedy Central
President McCain’s 100-Year Wars
He keeps reminding us how lucky we were that he lost in 2008. Now John McCain gets into a more-warlike-than-thou exchange with the Afghan War's current proprietor, David Petraeus. Testifying before the Senate, the General cites "fragile and reversible" gains, guardedly talking about possible drawdowns but raising a likelihood of joint military bases with local forces well … [Read more...] about President McCain’s 100-Year Wars
Mark Zuckerberg and the ‘Muses’ of Rio’s Carnival (O Globo, Brazil)
What's the connection between the women of Rio's Carnival and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg? For Brazil's O Globo, Mônica Geraldi Valentim writes that even if women have become more financially independent in recent decades, the lengths to which they'll go to look attractive is proof that catching a mate still requires good old-fashioned thin waists, full lips and silky … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg and the ‘Muses’ of Rio’s Carnival (O Globo, Brazil)
Japan’s Nuclear Headache : Timeline and Reactor Status at Fukushima
In the wake of Friday's earthquake and tsunami, the challenge facing Fukushima has been keeping the nuclear cores covered with water, which is needed to cool the fuel rods, the heart of a reactor. The most serious damage is at the Unit 2 reactor, where there was a hydrogen explosion on Tuesday; the suppression pool has been damaged. Only 50 employees remain on site, and they … [Read more...] about Japan’s Nuclear Headache : Timeline and Reactor Status at Fukushima
Not Good
Things have gone from really bad to much worse at the Fukushima Dai-ichi complex as the radiation levels reached such high levels that all worker were withdrawn. FUKUSHIMA, Japan – Japan suspended operations to prevent a stricken nuclear plant from melting down Wednesday after a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility. Chief Cabinet … [Read more...] about Not Good
Why We Loved David Broder
WASHINGTON -- I loved David Broder from the moment I met him, and there are scores of reporters who feel that way. That first encounter came when I was 23 in 1976, in the weeks before the New Hampshire primary. I was then working for the New York Times and found myself in a press room, during a debate as I recall. And here was Dave Broder, one of the most famous and … [Read more...] about Why We Loved David Broder
Beyond the Nuclear Sewer
Half a century ago, Americans feared atomic weapons of a nation that long longer exists, the Soviet Union, and its potential to destroy us. Now, as devastation spreads in Japan, anxiety arises about the original Faustian bargain to unleash a power that can't be fully controlled. If this sounds like the start of a Luddite tract, not so. Nuclear power will be not be … [Read more...] about Beyond the Nuclear Sewer
Will Japanese Government Lose The People ?
One of the side aspects to the crisis in Japan has been the very orderly reaction of the public to the crisis, a reaction which (had it occurred somewhere else) we might have even termed 'Japanese' in nature. Japan has long been a society of conformity and the people have maintained a faith in the truth and honesty of the government that hasn't been seen in the US for decades … [Read more...] about Will Japanese Government Lose The People ?
Japan Tragedy: As in Haiti, as Anywhere and Anytime, the U.S. Military Steps up to the Plate (UPDATES)
UPDATE, March 17 From the Stars and Stripes: U.S. military personnel have delivered 40 tons of supplies to the hardest-hit areas of Japan, as humanitarian aid continues in the face of an ever-increasing threat from the failing Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant. The U.S. 7th Fleet reported that aircraft from the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group flew 15 sorties … [Read more...] about Japan Tragedy: As in Haiti, as Anywhere and Anytime, the U.S. Military Steps up to the Plate (UPDATES)
What Can Republicans Do About Sarah?
WASHINGTON -- The powerhouse of 2010 has outlived her usefulness. With 2012 coming on fast, she's seen more as a nuisance, which genuinely had Rush Limbaugh confused yesterday. From New York magazine, a report reveals that after the Tucson domestic terrorism tragedy, Sarah Palin put in a call to Roger Ailes. Before Sarah Palin posted her infamous “Blood Libel” video on … [Read more...] about What Can Republicans Do About Sarah?
What’s Happening In Japan’s Nuclear Power Plants?
There are serious problems at all reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. But, as of 10.00 pm PDT Monday, there has been no "nuclear explosion" even though you may have seen headlines or tweets that imply or say that. The challenge facing Fukushima is keeping the nuclear core covered with water, which is needed to cool the fuel rods, the heart of the reactor. … [Read more...] about What’s Happening In Japan’s Nuclear Power Plants?
Hold The Phone On How Bad The Worst Case Scenario May Be
Talk about sticking my foot in my mouth. It now looks almost certain that the containment for Unit 2 has been breached and that the core may be in or close to full meltdown mode. I am being told second hand that my fears that the core will create a massive steam explosion that compromise the whole structure are not unfounded by still "unlikely." This is by a friend of a … [Read more...] about Hold The Phone On How Bad The Worst Case Scenario May Be
NHK Live Feed
NHK, the main Japanese news network can be viewed live on the net. Main Site Backup Site … [Read more...] about NHK Live Feed
Brazil to Side with West Against Iran’s Human Rights Abuse: Estadao, Brazil
With President Obama about to travel to Brazil [March 19], it looks as though Brazil's new president may be keen to show a change in direction in regard to Iran and the United States. Days ago, off of the radar screen of most of the world, Brazil's new government took the bold decision to dissociate itself from its past policy of looking the other way when Tehran commits human … [Read more...] about Brazil to Side with West Against Iran’s Human Rights Abuse: Estadao, Brazil
Gilbert Gottfried Fired by Aflac For Twitter Jokes About Japan
The insurance company Alfac didn't think comedian Gilbert Gottfried's wise quacks on Twitter about the Japan earthquake and tsunami were just ducky. So they've cooked his goose: they fired him. Gottfried thus becomes the latest talented show biz type who for about branding (and good taste, although that matters little in today's comedy). You can't just wing it on Twitter and … [Read more...] about Gilbert Gottfried Fired by Aflac For Twitter Jokes About Japan
Third Explosion Rocks Japanese Nuclear Power Plant
The tragedy of Japan's earthquake in which 1900 are official dead but police estimate could wind up being more than 10,000 is now shifting to another kind of ominous story: a tale of explosions at nuclear power plants and possible long range cancer risks. And here's the latest: there has been a third explosion at a Japanese Nuclear Power plant. And it's now being said that … [Read more...] about Third Explosion Rocks Japanese Nuclear Power Plant
National Republican Radio
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