Today was White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs' last day on the job. “Obviously,’’ the president joked, “Gibbs’s departure is not the biggest one today.’’ A parting gift: When President Obama delivered the keynote address to the Democratic National Convention in 2004, he borrowed a pale blue tie from his press secretary Robert Gibbs, who has since gained a reputation for … [Read more...] about Gibbs’ Departure Not The Biggest One Today (Video)
High School Team Pays Tribute To Lost Brothers
It's just one of those stories that really make you feel good about people. … [Read more...] about High School Team Pays Tribute To Lost Brothers
Obama, Leaders Around the World React to Mubarak’s Resignation
President Obama has just given his reaction to the momentous and fast-moving events in Egypt. Some of his comments: There are very few moments in our lives where we have the privilege to witness history…The people of Egypt have spoken. Their voices have been heard... Egypt will never be the same...This is not the end of Egypt's transition. It is the … [Read more...] about Obama, Leaders Around the World React to Mubarak’s Resignation
Mubarak Out Egypt’s New Future In (News Blog Roundup)
And so what seemed last night to be the beginning of a national nightmare for Egypt-- poised to being with what was expected to be powderkeg demonstrations beginning today -- is over: embattled President Hosni Mubarak has left the Presidential building. Or, by some accounts swirling around on cable and radio, been kicked out of the building by the military which reportedly was … [Read more...] about Mubarak Out Egypt’s New Future In (News Blog Roundup)
Beyond the Roar of the Crowds
Matt Bai has a great article up today about the Republicans and the upcoming 2012 election. The temptation is to get a candidate that will fire up the base and wow the crowds. In doing so, Bai tells the GOP to remember what happened to the Democrats in 2004 with Howard Dean: Now flash forward to 2003, when another little-known governor from a small state, Howard Dean of … [Read more...] about Beyond the Roar of the Crowds
Food Shock!
I've been shopping at the same food market for years. It's not one of those fancy ones, with produce carefully and individually examined by certified food policemen. Nor is it one of those markets that feature an enormous selection of fine imported items and the choicest meats from around the world. It's just the kind of place where most Americans get their basic grits on a … [Read more...] about Food Shock!
Mubarak’s Resignation Date In History
Haroon Siddique liveblogging Mubarak's resignation: Mubarak picked an auspicious date to resign. On this day 32 years ago the Iranian revolution took place when the Shah's forces were overwhelmed. And 21 years ago today Nelson Mandela was freed by the apartheid regime in South Africa. Via. … [Read more...] about Mubarak’s Resignation Date In History
Strong Majorities Believe Marijuana Should Be Legalized, Taxed and Regulated
An Economist poll finds: A huge majority of Americans, more than two to one once don’t knows have been excluded, support the legalisation and taxation of marijuana. Even without excluding the don’t knows, a clear majority favours treating the drug equivalently to tobacco and alcohol. The data (see chart) reveal some interesting patterns. In every age group, more people … [Read more...] about Strong Majorities Believe Marijuana Should Be Legalized, Taxed and Regulated
Obama’s Tightrope Walk
"Rip van Winkle meets Facebook," the New York Times' Thomas Friedman nails the drama unfolding in Egypt as the White House struggles with the dilemma of how hard to shake Mubarak awake after his soporific speech "from the father to his sons and daughters." “The administration has to put everything on the line now,” says an official of Human Rights Watch, who has been … [Read more...] about Obama’s Tightrope Walk
Mubarak Steps Down (Updates)
Update (15:20 ET) The Washington Post: The People of Egypt Have Spoken In an address from the White House, President Obama said the "people of Egypt have spoken, their voices have been heard and Egypt will never be the same." He likened the relatively peaceful ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to the fall of the Berlin Wall and to the advances of the American … [Read more...] about Mubarak Steps Down (Updates)
Barack Obama’s Truly Dreadful Day
Pajamas Media's Patrick Poole is correct when he says Feb. 10, 2011 was one of President Barack Obama's most dreadful days ever, and not just due to external events: It’s hard to overstate how bad February 10, 2011, will rank among the worst days of Barack Obama’s administration...CIA Director Leon Panetta told Congress that Mubarak would announce his departure today. That … [Read more...] about Barack Obama’s Truly Dreadful Day
Obama’s Stance
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The Living, Ever-Present Past
The state of Mississippi wants to honor Nathan Bedford Forrest with a commemorative license plate. … [Read more...] about The Living, Ever-Present Past
They Work Hard for the Money
Jason Linkins is really tired of hearing people complain that The Huffington Post has built its publishing empire and enriched its paid staff on the backs of unpaid contributors, and lets loose with an extended peroration on how hard the paid reporters and editors work to earn their salaries, and how their hard work has provided this hot online publication that gives unknown … [Read more...] about They Work Hard for the Money
Top Ten Cloves: Things Ex-President Hosni Mubarak Might Do When He Steps Down (Guest Voice)
Top Ten Cloves: Things Ex-President Hosni Mubarak Might Do When He Steps Down by J. Thomas Duffy News Item: Egypt's Mubarak to step down, sources. (He didn't step down but he WILL eventually.) 10. Nothing, until he sees the new "X-Men: First Class" movie. 9. Maybe a trip to Los Angeles, as he sheepishly admits to having a crush on Lindsey Lohan. 8. Has a … [Read more...] about Top Ten Cloves: Things Ex-President Hosni Mubarak Might Do When He Steps Down (Guest Voice)
What does “Right” vs. “Left” even mean?
My 9-year old son asked me yesterday what the difference between the "right" and "left" is. He knew that fascism and Nazism were way on the right and communism was way on the left. But then he overheard something on NPR talking about the "right" and "left" in America and asked if there were people in America who lean toward communism or fascism. I explained to him that in … [Read more...] about What does “Right” vs. “Left” even mean?
“Mubarak Stays”
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Between a rock and a hard place
What do you do when your base wants to cut the budget but really doesn't want to cut anything? That is the problem faced by the Republicans. As I have said before if you are serious about balancing the budget you have to either slash defense spending and Medicare or raise taxes. Now the base won't stand for either and the military industrial complex will fight defense cuts … [Read more...] about Between a rock and a hard place
‘Known and Unknown’: A Review of Reviews
WARNING: This post qualifies for the coveted R.D.S. ALERT Award. First, a disclaimer. I have not read, nor intend to read, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s memoir. I know that “reviewing” or discussing a book without reading it is the epitome of arrogance, ignorance and so many other “ances.” However, please indulge me because as the magnanimous … [Read more...] about ‘Known and Unknown’: A Review of Reviews
President Obama’s Strong Response
The White House has just released President Obama's response to the confusing antics of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. That statement reads as follows: President Obama on Egypt Posted by Jesse Lee on February 10, 2011 at 07:59 PM EST Moments ago, the President released the statement below: The Egyptian people have been told that there was a transition of … [Read more...] about President Obama’s Strong Response