That's what Gallup's poll numbers for generic Democrats and Republicans shows. But, of course, generic candidates don't appear on the ballots in any state or congressional district. So, the poll may mean less than nothing. … [Read more...] about Republicans and Democrats Tied Now?
Americans Trust Democrats More, But Will Vote for Republicans
Kevin Drum spotlights a very interesting new WaPo poll: … [Read more...] about Americans Trust Democrats More, But Will Vote for Republicans
Court Vacancies A Pox On Our Judiciary
One might suspect that presidential nominations of judges to lifetime appointments to the federal courts were a bunch of incompetent, rabble-rousing, political hatchet people unversed in the rule of law. What other reason can one assess to the backlog of nominees sitting on their hands and dangling in limbo before the Senate performs its constitutional duty of advise and … [Read more...] about Court Vacancies A Pox On Our Judiciary
‘Don’t Ask for the Moon!’: Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria
With the clash of religious radicals of all kinds apparently accelerating, this article by Mohammed Abbou of Algeria's Le Quotidien d'Oran offers a ray of light from the Muslim world. With his account of the day human beings landed on the moon, Abbou illustrates how the backward views of the ignorant faithful continue to blind people to the truth of the world they live … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask for the Moon!’: Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria
Gov Brewer of Arizona Haunted by Headless Bodies
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Daley Decides To Retire
Chicago Major Richard Daley is not running for re-election marking an end to another era of Chicago politics. Between them, Daley and his father (the original Mayor Daley) have governed the city for about 43 of the last 55 years. There is no question that the Democrats will hold the seat, only who will be picked by Daley to take over. There also remains speculation that … [Read more...] about Daley Decides To Retire
Obama Tries Out His Truman Act
Too little and too late, the President is channeling the Harry Truman of 1948, who won with attacks on Republicans of a "Do Nothing Congress," inspiring the battle cry of "Give 'em Hell, Harry!" But in personality and style, the urbane Barack Obama is ill-suited for the role of the cranky old man who turned around a sure-to-lose election back then. His Truman tryout … [Read more...] about Obama Tries Out His Truman Act
Why Not Hold a Tea Party Protest Against Koran Burning?
Tea party folk become outraged at just about anything that President Obama and the Democrats try to accomplish these days. I do too. Now it's time to step up and defend America and our Constitution against a different foe; the preacher who is planning to burn Korans on September 11 of this year. As bad as Obama has been, there is nothing more destructive of the … [Read more...] about Why Not Hold a Tea Party Protest Against Koran Burning?
Is the GOP Ready for 2010 Prime Time?
With the GOP seemingly poised to politically bury the Democrats in the November mid-term elections, David Frum asks a key question: Is the GOP ready for prime time? … [Read more...] about Is the GOP Ready for 2010 Prime Time?
My Mexican Flag Cartoon and Angry Readers (Guest Voice)
My Mexican Flag Cartoon and Angry Readers by Daryl Cagle I’ve had a crazy week since I drew a cartoon of the Mexican flag [see above], with the eagle shot dead by a stream of machine gun bullets. The cartoon illustrates the terrible violence in Mexico. Since President Felipe Calderón announced his war on the drug cartels, over 28,000 people have been killed in a civil war … [Read more...] about My Mexican Flag Cartoon and Angry Readers (Guest Voice)
Obama Speech
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Poll: Republicans Have Whopping 9 Point Edge Among Likely Mid-term Voters
In a summer of increasingly bad political news for Democrats and President Barack Obama, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll delivers some of the worst: the poll now shows the GOP with 9 point edge among likely voters -- a figure that is actually 18 percent if you focus on those who say they're most interested in voting. Meanwhile, the Huffington Post's Mark Blumenthal … [Read more...] about Poll: Republicans Have Whopping 9 Point Edge Among Likely Mid-term Voters
Danah Boyd: Don’t Close Your Eyes, Craigslist Censorship Helps Pimps, Traffickers & Scumbags
In an apparent response to attorneys general in 17 states demanding that Craigslist remove its adult services section because the site doesn't adequately block potentially illegal ads promoting prostitution and child trafficking, the section was replaced Saturday with a black bar that says, simply, ''censored.'' Michael Arrington notes that Craigslist has taken a … [Read more...] about Danah Boyd: Don’t Close Your Eyes, Craigslist Censorship Helps Pimps, Traffickers & Scumbags
Gen. Petraeus Tells Florida Church Group Burning Koran Will Put U.S. Lives At Risk and Endanger Afghanistan Mission
Gen. David Petraeus has appealed directly to the Florida church group that is planning to burn copies of the Koran on September 11, saying they are not considering the likely consequences: … [Read more...] about Gen. Petraeus Tells Florida Church Group Burning Koran Will Put U.S. Lives At Risk and Endanger Afghanistan Mission
‘Education’ in America: Read the Fine Print… & Caveat Emptor (UPDATED)
Hello there: Dr. E. here... It's often told as a joke, but it's no joke really: what money is charged to the consumer of education vs what money can actually buy for that consumer, has often become a mockery ... With the massive closing of excellent trade schools across the nation, and university increasingly out of financial reach, what if we are driving toward a majority … [Read more...] about ‘Education’ in America: Read the Fine Print… & Caveat Emptor (UPDATED)
Iraq: What Changed On September 1st?
What does an official end to U.S. combat operations mean for the 50,000 "non-combat" troops still in Iraq? In a nutshell, who calls the shots. From the BBC (emphasis added): US troops have been called in to help Iraqi forces battle insurgents who attacked an army base in Baghdad, killing 12 people, officials say. .[...] The same compound was attacked by al-Qaeda in Iraq … [Read more...] about Iraq: What Changed On September 1st?
Ford Settles After Jury Awards $131M In Roll-Over Accident
And there were no media in the courtroom. Here's the story, from Adam L. Penenberg, author of Tragic Indifference: One Man's Battle with the Auto Industry over the Dangers of SUVs. When a rural Mississippi jury awarded $131 million to the family of a star New York Mets prospect killed when his Ford Explorer rolled over in 2001, there were no reporters present, no … [Read more...] about Ford Settles After Jury Awards $131M In Roll-Over Accident
The Case for Being Caught Napping
A new survey shows that 34 percent of Americans take a daily snooze, setting off lively debate about the benefits to body and mind of a brief break from the pace of digital life. Another study suggests that "an hour’s nap can dramatically boost and restore your brain power...it not only refreshes the mind but can make you smarter." “Almost certainly," says a research … [Read more...] about The Case for Being Caught Napping
The Sky Is Blue; Republicans “Assail” Obama Public Works Plan
Steve Benen, on John Boehner's instant freeze-dried coffee reaction to the reports of Barack Obama's new $50 billion infrastructure public works plan: … [Read more...] about The Sky Is Blue; Republicans “Assail” Obama Public Works Plan
“Just Another Disappointment”
The above is the title of a superb piece my Liberty Street co-blogger (and dear, cherished friend) Chief has posted there earlier today. It's well-worth reading in full. … [Read more...] about “Just Another Disappointment”