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Olbermann Suspends ‘Worst Persons’
Keith Olbermann on his MSNBC Countdown show Monday night announced he is temporary suspending his "Worst Persons" segment. At this writing, the video has not been posted on his website. What I discerned is that despite some waffling, Olbermann indicated placing the segment on hold is his way of lowering the cable news hysteria panned by Jon Stewart at Saturday's rally for … [Read more...] about Olbermann Suspends ‘Worst Persons’
The Day After a Republican Victory
If polls and media pundits are to be believed, large majorities of Americans who are not ideologues for either party and who may, in fact, be just as disgusted with Republicans as with Democrats, are planning to vote for GOP candidates tomorrow simply out of frustration with a terrible economy that shows few signs as yet of getting better. Republican policies of the past may … [Read more...] about The Day After a Republican Victory
Cheers
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Prepare for ‘Tea Time’ in America: Tageblatt, Luxembourg
Luckily for the Tea Party, Europeans don't vote in U.S. elections. With the exception of Spain and Britain, it seems that there is little taste there for the likes of Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck. Below are two articles we translated from French today that only serve to reinforce this impression. First, columnist Daniele Fonck of Luxembourg's Tageblatt, in an article headlines … [Read more...] about Prepare for ‘Tea Time’ in America: Tageblatt, Luxembourg
No Tax Proponents Are Delusional — Reagan’s Budget Director
David Stockman, President Reagan’s budget director, is my early winner for “Biggest Cojones” award for telling the American people the truth. That is, lowering taxes as a way to stimulate the economy is a big lie perpetuated by politicians from both parties. And, he is especially critical of the crying jag tears produced by the wealthiest who can afford to pay the … [Read more...] about No Tax Proponents Are Delusional — Reagan’s Budget Director
Make Up Your Mind America
It’s been two years since the American electorate chased the Republicans from power. Tired of deficits, wars, financial collapse and special favors for the privileged, the voting public came to the collective decision that it was time the rascals left town. That was then. This is now. Still tired of now-increasing deficits, continuing wars, financial collapse still … [Read more...] about Make Up Your Mind America
Obama’s Asian gamble
President Barack Obama has begun sculpting political realignments in Asia that could put his stamp on geopolitics. After over 15 years of neglect, he is trying to build a new vision for South East Asia and the Far East, which are emerging global power hubs expected to become richer than Europe. But the likely humiliation of Democrats in the mid-term elections will deal … [Read more...] about Obama’s Asian gamble
Quote of the Day: A Republican Victory Will Not Be GOP Validation
Our political Quote of the Day comes from former Florida Republican Jeb Bush, brother of you-know-who, who told the New York Times that a big Republican victory will not be a validation of the Republican Party but a vote against a "massive overreach" by the Democrats and disgust with politicians and their inability to get results that proved politically disastrous. Bush -- … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: A Republican Victory Will Not Be GOP Validation
God Losing in Early Polling Results
Early election polling data indicates God will lose in every single gubernatorial and congressional race. God is also trailing in all initiatives. Political analyst Arma Geddon said if trends hold steady, God will be unable to take control of the House or the Senate. Geddon points out that this is really a perfect storm for God. “Frankly, if these numbers are accurate, … [Read more...] about God Losing in Early Polling Results
November 2, 2010: Real Americans, You Did It!
Wow! We really told them phony-baloney Democrats this past Tuesday. What a great day for patriots, for Real America, for Real Americans. We voted for real change, not for that phony hopey-changey. We finally took our country back. We really cleaned their clocks. We threw the bums out. Bums who had the chance to build upon our accomplishments, but who, instead, … [Read more...] about November 2, 2010: Real Americans, You Did It!
JFK’s Alter Ego
Half a century after an election that put him into the White House with John F. Kennedy for a memorable thousand days, Ted Sorensen has died, the last living link to a time that, in today's political world, seems a distant dream. They would say in those days, "When Jack is hurt, Ted bleeds," and loyalty was certainly a Sorensen trait, but there was so much more. He … [Read more...] about JFK’s Alter Ego
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Political Campaign Commercials As Art
I started writing TV commercial reviews decades ago. I didn't do it because I found these commercials so entertaining — though in truth they are often far more entertaining than the programs they interrupted. I did these reviews because I thought the commercials themselves represented a genuinely indigenous American art form, perhaps this country's only truly indigenous art … [Read more...] about Political Campaign Commercials As Art
Five Reasons Republicans Could Do Better Than Expected
There are many analysts who are essentially partisan pundits pitching their party and sound like talk show hosts (some nearly are) on the radio or cable shows. And then there are the serious analysts to seriously follow such as Larry Sabato -- and Nate Silver who offers five reasons why Republicans could do better than expected (even with most analysts expecting huge Republican … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Republicans Could Do Better Than Expected
Miller Now Leads in Alaska Poll: Palin Power?
A new poll shows Joe Miller, the Tea Party favorite who has the GOP nomination whose poll numbers went south after several highly publicized negative incidents, now back on top. And he's back on top after former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin rallied to his defense. If Miller wins it'll be yet another sign of what is emerging as Palin power: when candidates are said to be … [Read more...] about Miller Now Leads in Alaska Poll: Palin Power?
Reversing History (Guest Voice)
Reversing History by Craig Barnes As the flood of money flows into our political campaigns for governor, much of it from out of state, New Mexicans are caught up not just in a contest for the soul of the state but in a contest for the soul of the country. Many of those who are sending money and playing here are not primarily interested in New Mexico. They are interested in … [Read more...] about Reversing History (Guest Voice)
The First Jewish President (Guest Voice)
The First Jewish President by Tom Watson In the same way that Bill Clinton was the first black President even though he isn't black, Jon Stewart is our first Jewish President - even though .. you know ... he isn't President. Strafing the yapping cable media like a Dockers-clad Snoopy on his dog house was good fun (he does this nightly, folks). Staking out new ground for … [Read more...] about The First Jewish President (Guest Voice)
Political Correctness and the TV Anchors
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How Did We Get To Where We Are Today Politically?
How did we get to where we are politically? Marc Ambinder has this MUST READ chronology. … [Read more...] about How Did We Get To Where We Are Today Politically?