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Stimulating Without Bothering Congress
What could President Obama and Fed Chairman Bernanke undertake with respect to national economic and financial policy that would not require any Congressional approval? Congress will likely undertake nothing of any notable legislative substance before the November elections out of complete institutional gridlock, fear, ignorance and paralysis. If the next Congress is … [Read more...] about Stimulating Without Bothering Congress
Iraqi Democracy has Been ‘Assassinated’: Azzaman, Iraq
Iraqi grumbling over the status if their new democracy continues with this article by columnist Abdul Sattar Ramadan of Iraq's Azzaman newspaper. While criticism of the United States for withdrawing continues, the attention of much of Iraq's now free-wheeling press has shifted to Iraqi politicians who 'have imposed and set themselves above Constitution, the law and first and … [Read more...] about Iraqi Democracy has Been ‘Assassinated’: Azzaman, Iraq
‘Afghanistan Riddle’ Unsolved: The Shocking Financial Costs: Izvestia, Russia
This article from award-winning Izvestia columnist Malor Storu cites some startling statistics - mostly from the U.S. Congressional Research Service - to highlight just how expensive in lives and money the war in Afghanistan is compared to past U.S. wars. For Izvestia, Malor Storu writes in part: Since the time of Genghis Khan, several empires have tried to solve the … [Read more...] about ‘Afghanistan Riddle’ Unsolved: The Shocking Financial Costs: Izvestia, Russia
The Gospel According To St. Beck, Chapters 10-?
I come before you today not to bury Glenn Beck but the awkward task of defending Glenn Beck. Me thinks we take him too seriously. Big mistake. Beck’s detractors may number more than his disciples. And the enemy is firing its best shots. Not with beebee guns. But everything from the stinging barbs of late night comedians to the howitzers of the nation’s most erudite, uh, … [Read more...] about The Gospel According To St. Beck, Chapters 10-?
Trying to determine the worth of my existence
While driving to Bellevue Washington to pass the time, I decided to measure the worth of my life as a minister. Or at least I tried to measure some of the fruit associated with my existence. When stuck in traffic, I often multitask with introspection. That way I can feel a sense of futility about both my commute and my accomplishments. As my tires slowly rotated … [Read more...] about Trying to determine the worth of my existence
Exclusive Interview: Kendrick Meek Says He’s the OnlyTrue Democrat & Pro-Choice Candidate in the Florida Senate Race (Guest Voice)
Exclusive Interview: Kendrick Meek Says He's the OnlyTrue Democrat & Pro-Choice Candidate in the Florida Senate Race by Janet Shan The Florida Senate race is in full swing and the candidates – Democrat Kendrick Meek, Republican-turned-Independent Gov. Charlie Crist and Republican, Marco Rubio are crisscrossing the Sunshine State in a bid to convince voters why they are … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview: Kendrick Meek Says He’s the OnlyTrue Democrat & Pro-Choice Candidate in the Florida Senate Race (Guest Voice)
Obama and the Virtues of “Politicking”
WASHINGTON -- President Obama's address to the nation on Iraq this week underscores the agony of his presidency, and its core political problem. Seen from the inside, the administration is an astonishing success. Obama has kept his principal promises and can take credit for achievements that eluded his Democratic predecessors. He pledged to have all combat … [Read more...] about Obama and the Virtues of “Politicking”
“New” Unifying Moral Leader Glenn Beck Assails Obama’s Practice of Religion in Post Rally Interview
Well, kiddies, that certainly didn't take long: less than 48 hours after getting mega-new and mega-old media coverage of his own, personal Washington, DC rally to "reclaim" the civil rights movement during which he gave a speech noting how we must try to get poison out of American life, talk show money machine and aspiring America moral leader Glenn Beck has blasted President … [Read more...] about “New” Unifying Moral Leader Glenn Beck Assails Obama’s Practice of Religion in Post Rally Interview
An Interesting Katrina Story
I often disagree with the politics over on Red State but found this story very interesting as it is pretty much first (or second) person on how to survive Katrina. To be fair not everyone had a relative to help and not everyone could get to a car, but it does go to show that there were options. This does not reduce the seriousness of the suffering or the need to learn from … [Read more...] about An Interesting Katrina Story
Glenn Beck – The Prophesied One
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Snake Oil
I hope have read Joe's excellent post below on Glenn Beck's magical mystery tour this weekend. So what is it all about? It's all about snake oil. Here is a post I did over at Newshoggers a few months ago. ------------------------------------- Modern Day Snake Oil While P.T. Barnum may be dead the fact remains that a sucker is born every minute. Last week Forbes … [Read more...] about Snake Oil
From Labor Day, Let’s Debate The Economy And Skip The Frivolous
I can’t wait for Labor Day, Sept. 6, and the days immediate after for it marks campaign promises that both Republican and Democratic leaderships will promote their plans for economic recovery. Let’s hold them to the fire. We need, we must, have a good, no-holds barred debate on this subject for it is killing us. Like it or not, it may influence the midterm elections Nov. 2 … [Read more...] about From Labor Day, Let’s Debate The Economy And Skip The Frivolous
BILLIONAIRE KOCH BROTHERS’ TEA PARTY: David Koch Brings “The Sugar” of Money
The Koch brothers are all the news, David and Charles... along with what some call their 'libertarian' based outpouring of money so much of which is 'heavily weighted giving' to protect their own business interests: oil, lumber, formaldehyde. Well, they earned it. They can give it to whom they wish. Within the law. But some choices seem puzzling. And I dont mean the amounts … [Read more...] about BILLIONAIRE KOCH BROTHERS’ TEA PARTY: David Koch Brings “The Sugar” of Money
Quote of the Day: “Glenn Beck’s Hypocritical Revival”
The political Quote of the Day comes from independent centrist writer and CNN analyst John Avlon who has a column on The Daily Beast titled "Glenn Beck's Hypocritical Revival." To many of us who are not Beck fans or fans of divisive talk radio and who greatly admired and supported Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, he nails it. So this is worth quoting in detail and offering a few … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: “Glenn Beck’s Hypocritical Revival”
Jay Rosen’s List of Journalism’s Bright Spots
This is really the least interesting of the seven questions for Jay Rosen asked by The Economist of the NYU journalism professor and media critic. But perhaps it will stir good discussion: DiA: What are some examples of newspapers, magazines or news shows that are practicing the right kind of journalism, in your opinion? Mr Rosen: Particularly good at what they do: … [Read more...] about Jay Rosen’s List of Journalism’s Bright Spots
Many Manufacturing Industries In Big Trouble As China Cuts Rare Earth Exports
China produces 97% of the global supply of rare earth metals, elements that are used in nearly every electronics component and many other advanced technologies. There has been whispering for a couple of years that they would be cutting exports on most rare earths starting this year and all rare earths by 2012 due to their domestic manufacturing demand. This will leave Taiwan, … [Read more...] about Many Manufacturing Industries In Big Trouble As China Cuts Rare Earth Exports
Nightmare Knockoffs of King’s Dream
What would he have made of these separate-but-equal travesties of his historic moment? Martin Luther King told a crowd at the Lincoln Memorial 47 years ago that "many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny. And they have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to … [Read more...] about Nightmare Knockoffs of King’s Dream
Mosque Construction Site in Tennessee Damaged by Arson
This is now the subject of a Federal investigation: … [Read more...] about Mosque Construction Site in Tennessee Damaged by Arson
A Grassroots Movement Built by a Bunch of Billionaires Out to Destroy Progressivism
The Koch (pronounced COKE) brothers, David and Charles who head up Koch Industries, are much in the news these days. Following up on a 10,000 word Jane Mayer essay in The New Yorker last week, Frank Rich calls them "the sugar daddies who are bankrolling" the Tea Party. From his column today: Koch Industries began with oil in the 1930s and now also spews an array of industrial … [Read more...] about A Grassroots Movement Built by a Bunch of Billionaires Out to Destroy Progressivism