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Bad news for Democrats
Christine O'Donnel, the tea party candidate, has apparently won the Republican primary for the Senate. This pretty much guarantees a Democratic win in Delaware. Now you might think this was a good thing for the Democrats as it makes it unlikely the Republicans will take control of the Senate - you would be wrong. Nothing constructive is going to happen the next two years no … [Read more...] about Bad news for Democrats
Thomas Woods: We Who Dared to Say No to War
In the above video, paleolibertarian historian and author Thomas Woods discusses his 2007 book We Who Dared to Say No to War: American Antiwar Writing from 1812 to Now with Jeffrey Tucker. In his book, he chronicles the propaganda used by various administrations to embroil the United States in war (going back as far as the War of 1812) and offers a collection of speeches, … [Read more...] about Thomas Woods: We Who Dared to Say No to War
Democrats Hold Senate
Admittedly this projection is about seven weeks early but with the Tea Party celebrating victories in Alaska, Delaware and possibly New Hampshire, any chance the GOP had of taking over the US Senate is dead. Delaware, which was a 99% GOP win with Castle is now a 75% D lock. Alaska is probably going to work out for the GOP thanks largely to the weakness of the D candidate … [Read more...] about Democrats Hold Senate
Tea Party And The GOP
In reviewing the recent primary activity by the Tea Party and the more conservative elements of the GOP I have been amazed at their willingness to give up seats for the sake of purity. Perhaps it is only because I am reading the books at the same time but I cannot help but be reminded of comments by Henry Kissinger with regard to the arms treaties signed with the Soviet Union … [Read more...] about Tea Party And The GOP
How Political Correctness Led to Pastor Jones: News, Switzerland
Has political correctness, that well-meaning plan to remove negative phrases from common language, led to another kind of extremism? Swiss columnist Patrik Etschmayer writes that banning words has led to a ban on entire debates that in a democratic society, leads to the emergence of fringe groups in power. Highlighting the case of Thilo Sarrazin, who has been driven off the … [Read more...] about How Political Correctness Led to Pastor Jones: News, Switzerland
Newt Gingrich Racist Kenya Remarks
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Senate Filbuster of Small Business Bill Broken With Handful of Republican Votes
Good news for the economy: the Republican filibuster in the Senate over a bill to help small businesses has been broken after a few Republican Senators defied the emerging party line to join with Democrats: Senate Democrats today overcame a summer-long Republican filibuster of a bill to jumpstart job growth by providing small businesses with a $30 billion lending fund and … [Read more...] about Senate Filbuster of Small Business Bill Broken With Handful of Republican Votes
PR In The Age Of Twitter
AdAge sparked a flurry on Twitter Monday with a juicy essay, RIP, the Press Release (1906-2010) -- and Long Live the Tweet, by @SimonDumenco. The flurry featured a lot of straight retweets, a few "huhs?" and at least three rebuttals. Mine was one of them: … [Read more...] about PR In The Age Of Twitter
Buying and Selling Newt Gingrich and John McCain on eBay
Did you ever buy something cheaply on eBay assuming its value would increase and plan to sell it later – and later find it’s seemingly worthless? It does happen and here’s a cautionary tale for those who use eBay about Jack Bludderberg– who bought John McCain’s political soul. “I’ve been burned before on eBay but nothing like this,” Bludderberg said in his apartment in … [Read more...] about Buying and Selling Newt Gingrich and John McCain on eBay
Steep Price of a Tea Party Free Lunch
Will the last of the primary season mark the end of an electoral temper tantrum or just a step on the way to a bigger one in November? Light bulbs are going on for traditional Republicans who, after feasting on opinion polls and relishing a takeover of both houses of Congress, are beginning to see the steep price of a Tea Party free lunch. On Fox News, conservative … [Read more...] about Steep Price of a Tea Party Free Lunch
Signs of Hope and Gloom (Atheists, Oprah, Fox, and dingos)
Bill Maher tells The Hollywood Reporter he'll never win an Emmy because he's an atheist. Hey, some of those nomination came because he is an atheist. Regardless, I think he hasn't won because he is too religious. … [Read more...] about Signs of Hope and Gloom (Atheists, Oprah, Fox, and dingos)
So, What’s The Plan?
With Republicans poised to take control of the House and capture enough Senate seats to filibuster everything, the burning question is “what do they plan to do?” Criticizing the party in power is easy politics. Governing is another matter. Once in power, even if only in the House, Republicans will be expected to participate in solving the pressing problems the country … [Read more...] about So, What’s The Plan?
GOP Internecine Warfare — Less Than It Seems?
Charles Krauthammer is upset with Sarah Palin for endorsing Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell in Delaware's Senate race: … [Read more...] about GOP Internecine Warfare — Less Than It Seems?
Learn From Our Past (Guest Voice)
Learn From Our Past by Martha Randolph Carr Recently I wrote a column about tolerance toward those of different beliefs whether it’s at Ground Zero in New York City or in our own hometowns. In the column I also made the statement that we didn’t deport Germans during WWII. Thanks to two readers, Art Jacobs in Tempe, AZ and Eberhard Fuhr in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, who … [Read more...] about Learn From Our Past (Guest Voice)
GOP Jobs, Energy, Education
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False Confessions Occur On A Regular Basis
The NYTimes reports on the latest research: Experts have long known that some kinds of people — including the mentally impaired, the mentally ill, the young and the easily led — are the likeliest to be induced to confess. There are also people like Mr. Lowery, who says he was just pressed beyond endurance by persistent interrogators. New research shows how people who were … [Read more...] about False Confessions Occur On A Regular Basis
The Muslim Prayer Room In The WTC
I have only one question: why did it take the New York Times two months to write about this? Opponents of the Park51 project say the presence of a Muslim center dishonors the victims of the Islamic extremists who flew two jets into the towers. Yet not only were Muslims peacefully worshiping in the twin towers long before the attacks, but even after the 1993 bombing of one … [Read more...] about The Muslim Prayer Room In The WTC
Politicos Remember this Song: Good Advice
As mid-term elections approach, politicos are going to get advice. But what is advice? Well, there is good advice and bad advice. Politicos (and those not participating in the silly season) might well ponder the lyrics of this song...from beginning to end: … [Read more...] about Politicos Remember this Song: Good Advice
‘Tis Better to Have Lost and Lost than Never to Have Won At All
I didn't think it possible to cheer up those gloomy Gus Democrats about their election chances in November but by God, leave it to the the true conservatives out there to accomplish the damn near impossible; they may guarantee Democrats remain in control of the senate next year. If Sharon Angle, Rand Paul, Christine O'Donnell (who may upset Mike Castle in Delaware and win … [Read more...] about ‘Tis Better to Have Lost and Lost than Never to Have Won At All