With terror warnings and fear of Muslims apparently on the rise again across the West, what will it take to turn the situation around? According to columnist Patrik Etschmayer of Switzerland's News, Muslims need to experience an 'enlightenment' like the West had 300 years ago, so moderates can come out of the closet. Unfortunately, Etschmayer writes that there is so sign of … [Read more...] about Life as Terror Warning: Time for a ‘Muslim Enlightenment’ – News, Switzerland
Apologies As An Art Form Of Entertainment
Rick Sanchez apologizes to Jon Stewart. Lawrence O’Donnell apologies to Michael Steele. President Clinton apologizes to America. Jim Bunning tells everyone to go to hell. The art of the apology is becoming legendary in America. Mea culpa is indeed becoming a requisite art form in our country. It is a trend not only in politics but in the entertainment field and in … [Read more...] about Apologies As An Art Form Of Entertainment
Paladino Buys Up Time For “Major Announcement”? Apparently to Attack New York Post and Call for More Debate
Speculation had been mounting about what Tea Party movement favorite Carl "I'll Take You Out" Paladino is planning in the light of him buying up big chunks of local TV time and seeking even more time outside of the local markets. Was he planning to apologize for saying he had the goods on Democratic rival in the New York Governor's race Andrew Cuomo having an affair and not … [Read more...] about Paladino Buys Up Time For “Major Announcement”? Apparently to Attack New York Post and Call for More Debate
Did Democrats Mess Up A Bill ?
President Obama has used a pocket veto to reject a bill that critics say could loosen standards for foreclosure in states where judicial foreclosure is the law. The bill was intended to clear up a relatively modest legal issue, whether one state would recognize notarizations from other states. But critics are worried that this could allow banks to short cut the process of … [Read more...] about Did Democrats Mess Up A Bill ?
The U.S. Republican Agenda: Pathway Toward Inequality – La Jornada, Mexico
As we continue to discover, almost everywhere, whether it be Europe, Latin America, Africa or Asia, the Republican Party and Tea Party movement are anything but popular at the moment. The only stand outs seem to be some of the British and Israeli press. This article by columnist Arturo Balderas Rodriguez of Mexico's La Jornada warns that a Republican victory would be a great … [Read more...] about The U.S. Republican Agenda: Pathway Toward Inequality – La Jornada, Mexico
Take a bow, Mr O’Donnell
Now I have seen everything. In a time of divisiveness, partisanship and simmering racial tensions in American political discourse, imagine my surprise in seeing a network television (opinion) news presenter apologise for his poor choice of words. Lawrence O’Donnell, you are a class above the rest my friend. Let’s be clear, what Mr O’Donnell said was not racist, he … [Read more...] about Take a bow, Mr O’Donnell
Quote of the Day: Conservatives Distance Themselves From James O’Keefe
Our political Quote of the Day is actually the beginning of a column by Gene Lyons who notes how hidden camera political activist James O'Keefe is finding some former friends distancing themselves from him: It gets curiouser and curiouser, this buzzing electronic cacophony that’s supposed to represent the national conversation. Consider the rapid rise and meteoric fall … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Conservatives Distance Themselves From James O’Keefe
Pharaoh Bonds and Gold Bars
I had a strange dream the other night. I dreamed that I was an archeologist and came upon a three thousand year old tomb in Egypt. In the two rooms of this tomb were stacks of assets. One stack consisted of bricks bearing hieroglyphics that stated, when translated, that the bearer was entitled to a 4 percent annual interest rate backed by the Bank of Necropolis and the full … [Read more...] about Pharaoh Bonds and Gold Bars
Palin Tries To Sell Self But Voters Aren’t Buying: Overexposure of a Northern Exposure
Political Wire has two teases. The first highlights new poll results indicating that, "Sarah Palin is viewed unfavorably by 48% of Americans. She is viewed favorably by just 22% -- including just 44% of Republicans, 21% of independents and 6% of Democrats." The second reports on new Pew information: "Fully 46% say they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who … [Read more...] about Palin Tries To Sell Self But Voters Aren’t Buying: Overexposure of a Northern Exposure
It’s A Crime Not To Recite The Pledge Of Allegiance
More than half a century ago the United States Supreme Court, in a landmark religious liberty case, recognized the right of American school children not to salute the flag or recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Something about the Constitution as I recall. Punishments like suspension and expulsion became a thing of the past. Word of the decision appears not yet to have reached … [Read more...] about It’s A Crime Not To Recite The Pledge Of Allegiance
Will America Get a Third Party? The Independent Movement is Growing
We're now less than 4 weeks out from the 2010 midterm elections and the media is abuzz with rumors, innuendos, conjectures and tell-tale signs that some journalists are paying attention to independent voters... Third Party Rising (By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN, NY Times) caused quite a stir among the official left blogs who hold onto the DP like a 2 year old to his mama. We have to … [Read more...] about Will America Get a Third Party? The Independent Movement is Growing
Hypocrite 101?
Has former CNN anchor and radio host Lou Dobbs been talking one game and playing another? This will spark some discussion... … [Read more...] about Hypocrite 101?
O’Donnell and Palin
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Tom Perriello’s Political Experiment
DANVILLE, Va. -- Rep. Tom Perriello is this election's test case of whether casting tough votes is better than ducking them, and whether a progressive who fashions an intelligent populism can survive in deeply conservative territory. On the face of it, Perriello should be the year's most vulnerable Democratic incumbent. In 2008, he won his sprawling, largely rural … [Read more...] about Tom Perriello’s Political Experiment
Gypsies or Roma: Europe’s “Most Persecuted Minority”
Today is an important day for Gypsies, also known as Romani (estimated population 6-11 million worldwide). A group of academics, government advisers and gypsy representatives are meeting in Strasbourg to discuss the next steps in a pan-European project entitled "The Decade of Roma Inclusion, 2005 to 2015". The Independent describes Gypsies/Roma as "Europe's most persecuted … [Read more...] about Gypsies or Roma: Europe’s “Most Persecuted Minority”
It Gets Better
Chris Colfer of Glee has a message for us all The last few weeks have been tragic, and good for him for speaking out. It DOES get better folks ! … [Read more...] about It Gets Better
Real Clear Politics Has 50/50 Senate
The latest update from RCP shows the projected Senate at 50/50. I remain skeptical as to the extent of the GOP win next month but it looks like things could be very interesting … [Read more...] about Real Clear Politics Has 50/50 Senate
CBS Poll: Palin Favorable Rating Is Only 22 Percent
Sorry, Rush, Sean, Glenn, Tea Party movement members and sympathizers: a new CBS Poll finds that the brand you've been praising and pushing (fby some towards the White House) is not becoming notably popular with the American people. The bottom line is that it's increasingly clear that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is a politically acquired taste -- and a big chunk of America … [Read more...] about CBS Poll: Palin Favorable Rating Is Only 22 Percent
Gays Not Fit to Teach
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Health care an albatross around Dem election hopes
A slew of factors are influencing voter disapproval and anemic Democratic poll numbers this 2010 election season - the weak economy and high unemployment after a massive stimulus was promised to bail us out, the rise of the vigorous Tea Party movement, and dissatisfaction among citizens of all stripes over a belief that government is unresponsive to their needs and concerned … [Read more...] about Health care an albatross around Dem election hopes