Barack Obama and Joe Biden are out replaying favorite scenes from 2008, but for crowds of Democrats and independent voters, it is as if the sound has been turned off. Their base has gone deaf. "When I talk to Democrats around the country," the President says in a Rolling Stone interview, "I tell them, 'Guys, wake up here. We have accomplished an incredible amount in the most … [Read more...] about Dialogue With Deaf Democrats
Live Streaming Video of the Jerry Brown Meg Whitman Debate for California Governor
The LA Times' lively webs has a great live streaming of the debate between state Attorney General Jerry Brown and his Republican opponent in the Governor's race Meg Whitman. GO HERE to watch it. It's on the LAT's first page, on top. … [Read more...] about Live Streaming Video of the Jerry Brown Meg Whitman Debate for California Governor
Industrial Controls – Why Windows?
There has been a lot of conversation the last few days about Stuxnet trojan. The question that always comes up is why is MS Windows the operating system of PLCs ( programmable logic controllers or industrial controllers). As someone who has been a manufacturing engineer for the last 40+ years I may be able to answer that question. I was an engineer in a large manufacturing … [Read more...] about Industrial Controls – Why Windows?
Just How Sick Is Kim Jong Il And How Much Should We Worry ?
No, this isn't a reference to his mental stability, or serious lack thereof, but rather the growing speculation that he is probably quite ill. Analysts say that his decision to make the moves to designate Kim Jong Un as his successor may be a sign that he is quite near death. Under normal circumstances the death of a crazy monster like Kim Jong Il would be only of mild … [Read more...] about Just How Sick Is Kim Jong Il And How Much Should We Worry ?
Rejecting Obama’s ‘Disfigured’ Palestine: Samidoon, Palestinian Territories
Is President Obama serious about helping to create a Palestinian state? According to this editorial from Samidoon, a newspaper in the Palestinian Territories, Barack Obama is completely biased toward Israel when he speaks of a Jewish homeland on occupied Palestinian land. Reflecting frustration with the president and showing how wide the chasm remains between Israelis and … [Read more...] about Rejecting Obama’s ‘Disfigured’ Palestine: Samidoon, Palestinian Territories
Obama Hears You
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The Truthiness About Stephen Colbert’s Comedy Testimony Before Congress
Did Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert strengthen his argument about illegal immigrants and immigration reform by testifying before Congress in his comedic character? Or did he undermine it and insult Congress? The debate rages on with most outrage coming from conservatives. Colbert testified in his Bill O’Reilly parody persona, saying things such as: “I don’t want a tomato … [Read more...] about The Truthiness About Stephen Colbert’s Comedy Testimony Before Congress
Anti- Colonialism 101
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What Harry Truman Knew and Stephen Harper Doesn’t
As the Canadian government's attempt to scrap the long gun registry goes down to defeat, it is already plotting its next move. Having erected billboards in the ridings of MP's who previously voted against the registry, it is now revving up its election rhetoric, claiming that the death of the registry is an example of what would happen if Canada was governed by "a separatist … [Read more...] about What Harry Truman Knew and Stephen Harper Doesn’t
An Open Letter to Vice President Joe Biden
Dear Mr. Vice President, I like you. I really do. I was very happy when your current boss tapped you as his running mate back in '08. I think you've got a good head on your shoulders and that you usually know what you're talking about, even if it doesn't always come out well. But... seriously. What's with telling the Democratic base, your base, to "stop whining"? Sure, … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Vice President Joe Biden
Anti-Tax Craziness
I don't think people who oppose higher taxes are crazy. What I find crazy is that their opposition is directed at the wrong taxes and the wrong taxers. Forget the formal definition of "tax." What a tax really is in the real world as applied to real people is any money the government scoops out of the pockets of its citizens and businesses. Fees for all kinds of … [Read more...] about Anti-Tax Craziness
Gallup Poll: Continued Signs of Anti-Democratic Party Tidal Wave
Unless most pollsters are REALLY missing something, all signs right now point to an anti-Democratic Party tidal wave this November election day. Partisans and ideologues will argue (with highly predictable arguments) of why. But the signs are most assuredly there as Gallup notes: Gallup's analysis of key indicators relating to the 2010 congressional midterm elections … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Continued Signs of Anti-Democratic Party Tidal Wave
Wales: Wikileaks Is Not A Wiki
The thrust of Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales' comments at a business conference in Kuala Lumpur was that Wikileaks may have good intentions but it is a reckless enterprise that could "get people killed." And it's not a wiki: Wales also expressed irritation over the website's use of the term "Wiki" in its name, which refers to a site that allows different users to … [Read more...] about Wales: Wikileaks Is Not A Wiki
Ben and Jerry Not Natural?
Will the truth hurt? Alkalized cocoa, corn syrup and artificial vanilla. They're safe to eat, but are they natural? On Monday, Ben & Jerry's Homemade, the Vermont ice cream brand that is synonymous with funky flavors and environmentally and socially responsible behavior, agreed to phase out its use of the term "All Natural" for ice creams and frozen yogurts that contain … [Read more...] about Ben and Jerry Not Natural?
Why Is This News? Folks Without Kids In School Think Education System Is Broken
A new WSJ/NBC News poll shows Americans give the nation’s public schools a GPA of 1.8 ...Asked to grade the nation’s public schools using the common scale for students – A, B, C, D and F – only 2% of those surveyed gave them an A; 17% a B; almost half, 45%, said C; 25% a D, and 7% said F. - WSJ Why the heck is this "news" and why would anyone care? First, most people … [Read more...] about Why Is This News? Folks Without Kids In School Think Education System Is Broken
Obama a Victim to Merciless Fate of Most ‘Hope Carriers’: Financial Times Deutschland, Germany
Is President Obama, like so many political shooting stars of hope from the past, destined to fade from the scene as quickly as he emerged? According to Financial Times Deutschland columnist Ines Zottl, "Obama is through - completely finished." Citing some seldom-heard in English Germany prose, for the Financial Times Deutschland, Ines Zottl writes in part: "A star burns … [Read more...] about Obama a Victim to Merciless Fate of Most ‘Hope Carriers’: Financial Times Deutschland, Germany
Rocket Science
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The Forces Hurting Barack Obama’s Presidency
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Rahm on the way out to head for Chicago
There's been rumbling for weeks that Rahm Emanuel, White House Chief of Staff under President Obama, was thinking of ditching the Obama administration to run for mayor of Chicago after Richard Daley announced his retirement. Tonight, two major news organizations, ABC and CNN, both independently announce that Rahm will make a formal announcement within the week that he's … [Read more...] about Rahm on the way out to head for Chicago
Lazio Drops Out
Rick Lazio has dropped out of the race for NY Governor in an effort to help GOP nominee Paladio. However expect AG Cuomo to follow his father into the Governors Mansion. … [Read more...] about Lazio Drops Out