Cross-posted from The Debate Link Absolutely outrageous. The Anti-Defamation League has released a statement approving of efforts to bar the construction of a Muslim mosque in southern Manhattan, several blocks from the WTC site. While attempting to disassociate themselves from the conceded "bigotry" which they acknowledge animates some of the mosque's opponents, the ADL … [Read more...] about ADL-Approved Religious Discrimination
More Bad News about the Economy
There's more bad news about the economy: the economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.4 percent in the second quarter, after expanding a revised 3.7 percent in the previous three months - - a (bad) sign that consumers are growing more cautious. … [Read more...] about More Bad News about the Economy
Who’s In First? You Won’t Believe What I Just Saw
This is not a forum for feel good scenarios where hope springs eternal. But a glimpse at our toy department in life’s struggles is a valid escape to soothe the sores of the Andrew Bretibarts and the money we spend on a war we cannot win. The San Diego Padres on the next to last day in July are in first place in the Western Division 3 1/2 games above its closest rival and the … [Read more...] about Who’s In First? You Won’t Believe What I Just Saw
Democrat Mike McMahon’s Campaign Notes that GOP Challenger Grimm is Getting”Jewish Money”
For years science fiction authors have tinkered with the theme of a time machine -- one that could take man back in time. Now, lo and behold, it seems as if we're in a time machine as America is being whisked back decades when race was a red-scab raw issue -- and comments about all those powerful, rich Jews were shamelessly uttered without embarrassment. For our latest … [Read more...] about Democrat Mike McMahon’s Campaign Notes that GOP Challenger Grimm is Getting”Jewish Money”
A View on “Mongrel People”
I have been not writing on national politics lately because I filed to run for local office in Baltimore so I have been a bit busy. I did not watch the President on "The View" yesterday but watched a few of the clips online. The President, in a discussion about race during the interview, made the following statement: "We are sort of a mongrel people. I mean we're all … [Read more...] about A View on “Mongrel People”
Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding: Tomorrow?
Like Bill and Hillary Clinton, I also got my only child, a daughter, married in 2005. And, boy, I know what I went through!!! I can share with Bill and Hillary the emotional (or whatever) feelings/usual thing one goes through on such an occasion. I congratulate The Week for capturing this moment for me "as the media speculates about Chelsea's wedding this Saturday, July 31, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding: Tomorrow?
OMB Nominee Jacob Lew Received Post-Bailout Bonus
The latest revolving door example from DC: Jacob Lew, deputy secretary of state (confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 28, 2009), made made $1.1 million at Citigroup in 2008. However, he also received a bonus of more than $900,000 from Citigroup Inc. last year, after Citi's taxpayer bail-out. Earlier this month, President Obama nominated Lew to be director of the Office … [Read more...] about OMB Nominee Jacob Lew Received Post-Bailout Bonus
Do Republican Candidates WANT Us To Believe They Are Heartless?
Are unemployed Americans "sitting back waiting" instead of looking for work? Zach Wamp, the Republican candidate for governor in Tennessee, says they are. Indeed, he says more than that. He says that he wants to see "people out there scraping and clawing and looking for work and not just sitting back waiting." … [Read more...] about Do Republican Candidates WANT Us To Believe They Are Heartless?
We Need A Special Prison For Sub Humans
This story is so repulsive I'm just going to provide the link. People like this deserve a special level of hell … [Read more...] about We Need A Special Prison For Sub Humans
Obama’s ‘War of Necessity’ Worse than Bush’s ‘War of Choice’: Estadao, Brazil
The shock waves from WikiLeaks' mammoth release of classified material continue to spread. One of the stories we've posted today, an editorial from Brazil's Estadao, highlights that after the release of 97,000 classified U.S. military documents showing how badly the Afghanistan War is going, in the words of one senior diplomat, the NATO allies 'don't know how to … [Read more...] about Obama’s ‘War of Necessity’ Worse than Bush’s ‘War of Choice’: Estadao, Brazil
More Billions For Afghanistan, Iraq War; Where’s The Outrage?
You've drawn up your budget for the year based on your best guess for your income (salary, wages and the like) and your expenses (mortgage or rent, food, clothing, entertainment and the like). Just over half-way through the year, you realize that you guessed wrong: you need to spend more money than you had budgeted. What do you do? Our Congress simply passes a "supplemental … [Read more...] about More Billions For Afghanistan, Iraq War; Where’s The Outrage?
Another Civil Liberties Betrayal from Obama Administration
Here is the central difference between the previous administration and the current one on civil liberties: Former Pres. Bush's infringements were carried out illegally; Pres. Obama wants Congress to make violating Americans' civil liberties the law of the land: … [Read more...] about Another Civil Liberties Betrayal from Obama Administration
Vaporizing Your Vote? National Popular Vote v. Electoral College
If you aren't old enough to remember Bush v. Gore (serious trivia: for those who've followed California's Prop 8, check out the attorneys in Bush v. Gore and who they represented), don't worry. The debate it highlighted -- should our president be selected by popular vote or the electoral college system -- lives on in the efforts of many states, catalogued by National Popular … [Read more...] about Vaporizing Your Vote? National Popular Vote v. Electoral College
Rangel’s Angle?
How will Charlie Rangel talk himself out of this one? Washington Post: Ethics panel outlines 13 charges against Rangel Case against the New York congressman goes before House ethics committee after efforts to reach a settlement apparently fall short..... MORE … [Read more...] about Rangel’s Angle?
Behind the Leaked Documents (Guest Voice)
Behind the Leaked Documents by Michael Reagan The man behind the torrent of leaked documents wants to end the war in Afghanistan, and he doesn’t care how much damage he does to the troops on the ground in that hostile environment. Now hailed by anti-war liberals as some kind of a hero, Australian computer hacker Julian Assange is part of an international cabal dedicated … [Read more...] about Behind the Leaked Documents (Guest Voice)
Immigration Law Suits Benefit Attorneys But Few Others
I was reading reactions to the Arizona immigration law being shorted with a temporary injunction and the snowballing impact it has on similar legal efforts by other states and municipalities. What struck me was the legal costs these states and cities must drain on their public treasuries. No dollar figures here. But the fight to take matters into their own hands with their own … [Read more...] about Immigration Law Suits Benefit Attorneys But Few Others
Woman Gets Degree 60 Years Late
With all the bad things we have to write about these days it's nice to have something pleasant to comment on. Sixty years ago Mary Price Walls was a high school student with a dream, she wanted to be a teacher. The dream seemed quite reachable, after all she was the salutatorian of her high school class and she had applied to a college with a good teaching program. But … [Read more...] about Woman Gets Degree 60 Years Late
Phoenix Airport Removes Cable News from TV Sets
The Phoenix Airport [Gateway Airport in Mesa, not Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l.] has deep-sixed CNN and Fox News from its airport TV sets. The reason: too many some passengers see them as political biased. (Welcome folks to the 21st century when seeing a network or show that you think is politically biased in an airport means you have to complain to have it removed since -- as we … [Read more...] about Phoenix Airport Removes Cable News from TV Sets
Shirley Sherrod Will Sue Conservative Blogger Andrew Breitbart
The Huffington Post reports that Shirley Sherrod will sue conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart: Ousted Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod says she will sue a conservative blogger who posted an edited video of her making racially tinged remarks last week. Sherrod made the announcement Thursday in San Diego at the National Association of Black Journalists … [Read more...] about Shirley Sherrod Will Sue Conservative Blogger Andrew Breitbart
The World’s 5 Most Internet Friendly Countries
Which are the five countries leading the world in home Internet access? The answer is HERE. … [Read more...] about The World’s 5 Most Internet Friendly Countries