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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
‘Hair-Raising Details’ on U.S. Death of Nicaraguan Consul: La Premerisma, Nicaragua
Ill-timed and unfounded accusations about September 11 made by Iranian President Ahmadinejad aren't the only things attracting attention at the 65th annual opening of the U.N. General Assembly. Last Thursday, the beheaded corpse of Nicaragua's senior consular official in the United States was found dressed but barefoot in a Bronx apartment. The former diplomat was late for his … [Read more...] about ‘Hair-Raising Details’ on U.S. Death of Nicaraguan Consul: La Premerisma, Nicaragua
Enigmatic North Korea’s succession struggle
The appointment of Kim Jong-un, who is only about 27 years old, as a general of the North Korean army is a fascinating development that could favor the United States and all those hoping for internal changes capable of ending the country’s belligerent isolation from the international community. There is speculation that this elevation signals his anointment at a later stage … [Read more...] about Enigmatic North Korea’s succession struggle
USDA Beagle Brigade Sniffs For Food
If you saw a dog with handler at an airport, sniffing baggage, would you think the dog was looking for drugs or food? Until yesterday, I thought drugs. That's when I met the Beagle Brigade. As I was exploring the Honolulu airport, waiting for my transfer to Kauai, two dogs with women in tow dashed past me on the stairs to the garden. Later, I ran into the pair at their "work … [Read more...] about USDA Beagle Brigade Sniffs For Food
More Shocking Christine O’Donnell Revelations!
In even more troubling and shocking news, a video was unearthed today showing Delaware senatorial candidate Christine O’Donnell has dabbled with Christianity. Although she was only in her 20s, she repeatedly prayed, read the Bible, and confessed a sincere belief in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Some speculate that O’Donnell is still secretly practicing her “faith” as … [Read more...] about More Shocking Christine O’Donnell Revelations!
California’s Goofy, Quirky Props
California, which shows no shame in offering quirky ballot measures to voters, has a beauty on the Nov. 2 ballot: No pay and no retroactive reimbursement to Assembly and Senate members who do not submit a budget to the governor by June 15. At first blush, that draws the reaction from many who would say it serves the bums right. After all, California legislators pay … [Read more...] about California’s Goofy, Quirky Props