Just a Couple of More Things about NPR by Bill Moyers and Michael Winship Like Jake LaMotta and his brother Joey in the bloody boxing classic Raging Bull, we are gluttons for punishment. So here we are again, third week in a row, defending NPR against the bare-knuckled assault of its critics. Our earlier pieces on the funding threat to NPR have generated plenty of … [Read more...] about Just a Couple of More Things about NPR (Guest Voice)
Syria Father and Son
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Iowa Forum Highlights Stylistic Differences Between Five Republican Presidential Aspirants
A conservative forum in Iowa has highlighted the stylistic -- and perhaps strategical -- differences between five Republican Presidential nomination wannabes. These approaches also give a clue into the kind of image they'll likely be projecting during the campaign and better help guage whether they'd have a chance in the 2012 Presidential election when they need to appeal to a … [Read more...] about Iowa Forum Highlights Stylistic Differences Between Five Republican Presidential Aspirants
Libyan Woman Dragged Away by Government Officials After Claiming Rape
A truly hideous disturbing video, via CNN: A woman named Eman al-Obeidy is dragged away on camera after accusing 15 members of Gadhafi's militia of sexual assault. The only thing they didn't do was knock her out or slap tape over her mouth. Here's the video: (This segment is with Don Lemon. I was on several political segments as an independent talking on his newscast … [Read more...] about Libyan Woman Dragged Away by Government Officials After Claiming Rape
Lookin’ Out for Number One
"What kind of fool do you think I am/to believe you really give a damn./You're just looking out for number one./You wanna win, no way you're gonna lose/between me and you, which one will you choose?/I know you're looking out for number one./Just look behind the silver screen you've built around yourself./You'll find you're just the same as anybody else./And that's all … [Read more...] about Lookin’ Out for Number One
Is MySpace becoming MyOhSoYesterday?
Is MySpace becoming MyOhSoYesterday? It's losing unique page views in droves quicker than Newt Gingrich is changing positions on Libya (well, maybe not THAT fast): Latest statistics suggest attempts to kick new life into MySpace may be failing. Tech industry analysts comScore say figures show MySpace lost more than 10 million unique users worldwide between January and … [Read more...] about Is MySpace becoming MyOhSoYesterday?
Canada’s Stephen Harper: All He Has Is Fear Itself
Editor's note: As reported earlier, Canada's government has fallen and a new election is set for May 2. Here's a take on what happened on the Canadian political scene by Canada's Owen Grey.) Prime Minister Harper's speech in front of Rideau Hall offered Canadians a glimpse into what makes him tick. He completely ignored the non-confidence vote -- claiming that it was an … [Read more...] about Canada’s Stephen Harper: All He Has Is Fear Itself
Geraldine Ferraro Dead at Age 75
The Washington Post reports: Geraldine Anne Ferraro Zaccaro, 75, passed away Saturday morning at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by her family. The cause of death was complications from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that she had battled for 12 years, according to a statement from her family. Ms. Ferraro earned a place in history as the first woman and … [Read more...] about Geraldine Ferraro Dead at Age 75
Obama Messaging
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Don’t Use The ‘Free Market’ As An Excuse (Guest Voice)
Don’t Use The ‘Free Market’ As An Excuse by Tina Dupuy This week, AT&T announced its plans to buy their competitor T-Mobile. Now it’s up to regulators to approve the merger. Politicians pandering to the Tea Party love to talk about a free market. It sounds sexy. It sounds like wealth and freedom got married and had a perfect concept. If capitalism is a religion – free … [Read more...] about Don’t Use The ‘Free Market’ As An Excuse (Guest Voice)
This blog is not about my vasectomy
I’ve decided I’m not going to write about my vasectomy. Although my vasectomy is fertile soil for comedic musings, it would be unwise to dedicate an entire blog to such a crass subject. Lowbrow readers might clamor for some inappropriate commentary, however, I refuse to provide even a snippet of salacious reporting. Frankly, my cutting edge compositions are not worthy of … [Read more...] about This blog is not about my vasectomy
Gunboat Diplomacy Gone Amok
Not since the days of Iraq's mushroom clouds and smoking guns has the American air been filled with more obfuscation than now in Libya. The "inchoate coalition" there, we are told, "remains divided over the ultimate goal--and exit strategy" of what now looks like a "military campaign that could last for weeks." The days of "gunboat diplomacy" are back, when great powers … [Read more...] about Gunboat Diplomacy Gone Amok
The Town I Loved So Well
Sad yet hopeful. Stunningly powerful. And thankfully, a bit of the wish has been granted. … [Read more...] about The Town I Loved So Well
Best defense of marriage
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Court Restraining Order Ignored: Wisconsin Anti-Collective Bargaining Bill Published Anyway
In yet another twist in the controversy in Wisconsin swirling around Gov. Scott Walker's bill that would deep-six collective bargaining for public unions, the legislation was published -- ignoring a court restraining order. This is likely to further arouse passions and polarize Wisconsin as well as other parts of the country where labor unions are under being challenged by GOP … [Read more...] about Court Restraining Order Ignored: Wisconsin Anti-Collective Bargaining Bill Published Anyway
Why in Libya, Americans are ‘Bringing Up the French Rear’ (Beijing Youth Daily, China)
After China abstained on U.N. authorization for a no-fly zone over Libya, this article from the state-controlled Beijing Youth Daily examines why, after decades of almost unilateral decision-making, Washington is letting France take the lead in operations against Muammar Qaddafi's forces. Beijing academic Zhang Guoqing concludes that the unpopular President Sarkozy is hoping … [Read more...] about Why in Libya, Americans are ‘Bringing Up the French Rear’ (Beijing Youth Daily, China)
Going Rogue (Guest Voice)
Going Rogue by David Goodloe My background is in print journalism — not show business. And I can only conclude that show business is what people like Sarah Palin really mean when they complain about a "liberal press." That must be what she means. Her latest remarks were in response to comments made by Bill Maher. He's a comedian (like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert), … [Read more...] about Going Rogue (Guest Voice)
Iraq and Libya, Comparing Figs to Dates
I am amazed at the flip-flopping and inconsistencies that are going on when it comes to supporting or opposing the coalition’s enforcement of the UN-established no-fly zone in Libya. There are those who supported the Iraq war and support the coalition’s present action in Libya. While I think they were wrong on Iraq, they are at least consistent. There are those who … [Read more...] about Iraq and Libya, Comparing Figs to Dates
Hillary and Gates
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Canadian Government Falls
The Canadian Parliament has approved a motion of no confidence in the government by a vote of 156-145. Under the Canadian system this means that the Government of Stephen Harper has fallen and an election campaign will go forward. Canada has been operating under a minority government for the last 5 years, so it was not entirely stunning that a united opposition of Liberalds, … [Read more...] about Canadian Government Falls