At 46, she had a premature senior moment the other day, referring to our "North Korean allies" on Fox TV. No big deal, but Sarah Palin has become so pervasive an image for where the country is heading that her little lapse reflects larger issues about the state of the American mind. Government researchers report more than 45 million Americans, or 20 percent of adults, had … [Read more...] about Losing the American Mind
Reverse Elitism and American Politics
In an earlier post on Sarah Palin and the Presidency, I casually mentioned that Palin is the consummate "reverse elitist" candidate. Commenters quickly jumped on that terminology and expanded upon it. To date, I haven't heard anybody really expound upon the notion of "reverse elitism," or even offer a rigorous definition of it. A quick search on the Web shows a handful of … [Read more...] about Reverse Elitism and American Politics
Is Iran’s Regime Officially Running–Or Merely Helping–a Pro-Nazi Site? (Guest Voice)
Is Iran's Regime Officially Running--Or Merely Helping--a Pro-Nazi Site? By Barry Rubin . Is Iran's government sponsoring an Internet site that extols the German Nazis, their history and achievements, including the antisemitism that the current Iranian regime also supports? Or is it merely permitting one to operate in its highly censored communications' system? Here are … [Read more...] about Is Iran’s Regime Officially Running–Or Merely Helping–a Pro-Nazi Site? (Guest Voice)
Thanks (Guest Voice)
Thanks by Peter Funt I'm thankful that this year many merchants were considerate enough to begin Christmas sales shortly after Columbus Day to avoid interfering with Halloween and Thanksgiving. I’m also thankful that: …Starbucks managed to put the snowflake designs on its paper cups long before most of the country got any snow. …The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book … [Read more...] about Thanks (Guest Voice)
Obama Plays Poker
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CHARGE (it)! Black Friday Begins Amid Hopeful Signs of Good Sales
CHARGE (it!)! Black Friday has begun and if you think the stampede in Cambodia was bad, and thought about two years ago the good news is: it's more sedate this year (so far). And there are hopes retail sales this holiday season will be better than last year's. Bleary-eyed shoppers lined up before dawn today to push their way into stores across the nation, kicking off the … [Read more...] about CHARGE (it)! Black Friday Begins Amid Hopeful Signs of Good Sales
How to Fix Airport Security?
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Whose Junk?
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Serious question: Who actually wants Sarah Palin to be President?
American democracy is a wonderful thing. Anybody who qualifies under the Constitution - natural born citizen aged at least 35 years - can run and be chosen by the Electoral College as President of the United States. As a result, all sorts of oddball characters have run for President over the years. And some have garnered remarkable followings until their supporters grew bored … [Read more...] about Serious question: Who actually wants Sarah Palin to be President?
Still Clueless After All These Years
When Salon named David Broder the 4th most dimwitted pundit it had this to say: He has a simplistic understanding of politics and no understanding of the electorate except as an abstract concept. His hatred of partisanship is actually a thinly veiled disdain for popular rule itself. He defines extremism as principled adherence to any sort of ideology. When he wants to … [Read more...] about Still Clueless After All These Years
Happy Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaskgiving
I try to post it every year, it's such a classic Oh my God they're TURKEYS !! For those of you just joining us the Pinedale shopping mall has been bombed by live turkeys ! The full episode can be seen at Hulu … [Read more...] about Happy Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaskgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving by Martha Randolph Carr Most Americans know the story of Squanto and how he helped the Pilgrims of Plymouth, Massachusetts survive the winter of 1621 by showing them how to adapt to their new home. School children everywhere still celebrate the great tidings with cornucopias and pilgrim hats and turkeys drawn by tracing a hand and coloring in the fingers … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
Touching Junk
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The Thanksgiving Wars? Just Say No
WASHINGTON -- Happy Thanksgiving. That is not a political sentiment. Yet this year, everything seems partisan and even this most unifying of national holidays has become an occasion for ideological warfare. The idea now popular in conservative circles is that all past interpretations of Thanksgiving are tainted either by malign forms of multiculturalism -- did those … [Read more...] about The Thanksgiving Wars? Just Say No
Blessed Thanksgiving… The Whole Fam-Damily Gathering 2010
Here in the USA, it is Thanksgiving, a once a year gathering of the clans day, that some say was created when "separatists" who were oppressed in England, sailed across the ocean during storm season in the midst of winter 1620 and landed accidentally farther south on the East coast of North America instead of farther to the north where the Jamestown colony was already … [Read more...] about Blessed Thanksgiving… The Whole Fam-Damily Gathering 2010
Tom DeLay: The Back Story
Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) is guilty of money laundering, according to a Texas jury. It's been a Long Time Coming. (The wheels of justice rotate slowly.) Given that the illegal contributions occurred in 2002, it's probably worthwhile providing a little backstory. Note: it's been illegal in Texas since 1903 for corporations to give money to candidates … [Read more...] about Tom DeLay: The Back Story
Who Has the Most Hackish Political Commentary?
Salon's Alex Pareene is totting up the most notably awful hacks in U.S. political commentary. Based on the title of the series, there will eventually be 30. So far he's got 10: … [Read more...] about Who Has the Most Hackish Political Commentary?
Don’t Forget To Give Thanks For Those Who Serve
As we gather with our loved ones we should not forget those who we must always be thankful for The men and women of our Armed Services. Many of whom cannot celebrate with their families today. May God Bless Them All. More videos can be found here … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget To Give Thanks For Those Who Serve
Tom DeLay Found Guilty
Word just in that former Congressman Tom DeLay (R) is guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to money launder. He could face up to seven years in prison on the charges. Personally I always felt he was probably guilty and the jury seems to have agreed. However, I am sure there will be lots of partisan reaction to this, which is sort of sad. Some on the left will … [Read more...] about Tom DeLay Found Guilty
Happy Black Friday
Thanksgiving is the only remaining levee to hold back the torrent of Christmas excess. Without Thanksgiving, the day after Halloween would most likely be the biggest shopping day of the year. In recent years, Thanksgiving has weakened, allowing Christmas to creep its way into November and even late October. When trick or treaters start caroling, we’ll know we have a real … [Read more...] about Happy Black Friday