What a difference a few hours makes. I took a few spare moments in a busy day in Pennsylvania amid tasks in my nonblogging incarnation to do THIS POST about a MoveOn.Org protester whose head was stomped by an apparent Rand Paul supporter. (Also see Logan Penza's post HERE on the subject of political violence). And now it comes out: yes, he has reportedly been identified and … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Supporter Who Stomped On Woman’s Head Is Identified: Served With Criminal Summons (UPDATED)
It’s The Fraud Stupid II
As my partner at Newhoggers, Steve, noted the US has slipped outside the top 20 of least corrupt nations. This should come as no surprise to anyone following the mortgage crisis. In his book The Monster Michael Hudson documents how many of the original mortgages were fraudulent. It appears that the electronic mortgage tracking system used by the Wall Street banks, … [Read more...] about It’s The Fraud Stupid II
MediCal Is My New Fountain Of Youth
Flushed with a resolve to write a pertinent, precise and profane column this morning, I ran into what we in the wordsmith profession call writers cramp. Brain lock. Thing is, I been there. Done that. It is one of those days you see crystal clear and when fingers trip the light fantastic across your computer keyboard, it comes out mush. Garbage. In the old days, it would … [Read more...] about MediCal Is My New Fountain Of Youth
America Gets Porked: Have We Made Bacon Our Idol?
Bacon has become ubiquitous. But has it caused us to stumble? Or is it our food salvation? … [Read more...] about America Gets Porked: Have We Made Bacon Our Idol?
Three Cheers For Hamid Karzai
There are those who seem disturbed, indeed disgusted, that Hamid Karzai, the current head of what passes for a government in Afghanistan, declared publicly that he has accepted bagfuls of cash from both Iran and the U.S. These critics even point to the what-are-you-gonna-about-it smirk he wore when announcing this cash gobbling. Fie! on such critics, I say, Fie! It's … [Read more...] about Three Cheers For Hamid Karzai
Apparent Rand Paul Supporter Stomps on MoveOn.Org Member’s Head (Video)
Isn't it time to ask whether some people are going totally bonkers as their passions -- and politically-based hatreds -- are aroused by America's iincreasingly mega partisan and mega ideological wars? The latest exhibit suggesting the answer is yes is this piece of disturbing video flashing across the Internet and cable news of a Rand Paul supporter literally stomping on the … [Read more...] about Apparent Rand Paul Supporter Stomps on MoveOn.Org Member’s Head (Video)
Join Now! The Pols Are Too Damn Male Party
That in 2010, seven days before election day, an all-male revue of four gubernatorial candidates sign a pledge to appoint more women to positions is just so sad. So I'm taking a hint from the The Rent is Too Damn High party and starting, The Pols are Too Damn Male party. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Join Now! The Pols Are Too Damn Male Party
Global Corruption Report Shows Corrupting Effects of War
It should not come as no surprise that war and corruption go together. … [Read more...] about Global Corruption Report Shows Corrupting Effects of War
Want to Watch, Rate and Compare Political Campaign Ads?
Are you the ultimate political junkie? Do you dream of watching, rating and comparing political ads? If you do then GO HERE where Emometer lets you watch ads in real time, rate them and compare them. … [Read more...] about Want to Watch, Rate and Compare Political Campaign Ads?
Google, Netflix, Internet Growing Fast
Google Now Accounts for 6.4% of Internet Traffic: Netflix Accounts For 20% Of Peak U.S. Internet Bandwidth (subscriptions jump in third quarter): Internet traffic has grown 62 percent in 2010 (it was up 74 percent in 2009): … [Read more...] about Google, Netflix, Internet Growing Fast
Newtonian Principles
Newt Gingrich will be speaking at Jerry Falwell's Liberty University on Wednesday, on the subject of "Rediscovering God in America." Digby quotes from a statement Gingrich gave about the upcoming speech to a local Lynchburg, Virginia, paper: … [Read more...] about Newtonian Principles
Are Democrats Taking A Dive ?
As we draw closer to election day it looks increasingly likely that the Democrats will lose control of the House (Nate Silver on 538.com gives the GOP 4-1 odds in favor of such an outcome). They are also likely to lose at least 3-5 Senate seats and could lose control there (Silver does not predict that but does call for a 7-8 seat GOP gain). Unlike 1994 this is not something … [Read more...] about Are Democrats Taking A Dive ?
They’re Not Just Islamophobic; They’re Stupid, Too
Tea Party Nation wants to get Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) because he is, according to a flyer they put out to their fan base, "the only Muslim in Congress." Except, he isn't. … [Read more...] about They’re Not Just Islamophobic; They’re Stupid, Too
A Political Party Without a Purpose
If this is the best Republicans have to offer, I think the Democrats have a good chance to hold on to both houses of Congress. Even Joe Scarborough was appalled. … [Read more...] about A Political Party Without a Purpose
Trickster
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Mitch McConnell’s Number One Priority As Majority Leader
If Sen. Mitch McConnell becomes Senate Majority Leader what will his number one priority be? Fixing the economy? (NOT!) Coming up with a solid immigration reform or control package? (NOT!) Finding ways to get more Americans back to work? (NOT!) Why, it's THIS. … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell’s Number One Priority As Majority Leader
One last look at the Juan Williams/NPR fiasco
I have purposefully refrained from commenting on the dust-up over Juan Williams' firing from NPR after comments he made on Bill O'Reilly's show on Fox News - mainly to just get a little space from the emotional reactions from both sides. A brief refresher on the statements that earned Williams the ax: Appearing Monday on the O’Reilly show, Williams said, “When I get on a plane … [Read more...] about One last look at the Juan Williams/NPR fiasco
Modern Humanitarian-Aid Industry Complicit In Misery And Perpetual Conflict
Philip Gourevitch, writing in “Alms Dealers” for The New Yorker [subscription required], is persuaded. And persuasive: Do doped-up maniacs really go a-maiming in order to increase their country’s appeal in the eyes of international aid donors? Does the modern humanitarian-aid industry help create the kind of misery it is supposed to redress? That is the central contention of … [Read more...] about Modern Humanitarian-Aid Industry Complicit In Misery And Perpetual Conflict
Pelosi to Women: We Intend To Win For You
Joining the Obama Administration's outreach to women, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D, CT-3) held a conference call last week, focusing on issues affecting women. Pelosi and DeLauro plowed through accomplishments for and concerns about the status of women in the United States. On the 2010 health care bill, DeLauro emphasized that the … [Read more...] about Pelosi to Women: We Intend To Win For You
Jackass: The Party
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