What's the lesson of Primary Night August 24th? According to the always-on-button-team at MSNBC's First Read, anger trumped accomplishment and the conventional wisdom and even pollsters proved flawed. For instance, one question was whether Ben Quayle, son of former Vice President and late-night-punchline Dan Quayle, was going to lose in his bid for the GOP nomination for a … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: August 24 Primaries Indicate Anger Trumps Accomplishment
Iraqis Must ‘Take to the Streets’ to Demand a Presidential System: Sotal Iraq, Iraq
As our recent coverage of the Iraqi media has amply demonstrated, Iraqis are losing patience with political leaders who, five months after nationwide elections, have yet to form a new government. So what's the solution? According to columnist Talib Al Saffar of the newspaper Sotal Iraq, the only answer is a presidential system similar to that in the United States. … [Read more...] about Iraqis Must ‘Take to the Streets’ to Demand a Presidential System: Sotal Iraq, Iraq
New Poll: 1-in-4 Americans Thinks Obama Is Muslim
I know that most Americans don't pay attention to the primaries, but really. Given all the brouhaha over then Sen. Barack Obama's association with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, how can it be that in a matter of weeks we've gone from 1-in-5 Americans thinking the President is Muslim to 1-in-4? That's the latest polling data from TIME; only 1-in-2 think the President is … [Read more...] about New Poll: 1-in-4 Americans Thinks Obama Is Muslim
State Department Advises Media To Actually Think Before Writing
After Pamela Geller of the blog Atlas Shrugs posted a clip of excerpts from a speech Imam Feisal Rauf gave in 2005, P.J. Crowley, the assistant secretary of state for public affairs warned the media: I would just caution any of you that choose to write on this, that once again you have a case where a blogger has pulled out one passage from a very lengthy speech. If you read … [Read more...] about State Department Advises Media To Actually Think Before Writing
Sarah Palin Tea Party Pick Leads Alaska GOP Senate Race
There’s an upset brewing in Alaska where Sarah Palin backed Republican challenger Joe Miller is leading incumbent Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate with a 40% of the precincts reporting. If Miller’s thin lead holds, it will be a major coup for Palin but a bigger shock to Alaskans who love their politicians who deliver the federal goodies from Washington. I mean Murkowski … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Tea Party Pick Leads Alaska GOP Senate Race
What In The World Does John McCain Do For An Encore
What is one suppose to say about John McCain winning the Republican nomination for Senate in Arizona after all he’s been through. The Republicans don’t like him because many figure he’s a sell out to their party principles. After all, the story line says, anyone who teams up with Ted Kennedy on immigration reform must be insane or senile. The Democrats would like to like … [Read more...] about What In The World Does John McCain Do For An Encore
A Meek Finds His Place With Crist And Rubio In Florida Senate Race
I envy Florida voters who as expected have three decent choices on the Nov. 2 election ballot for their next U.S. Senator. I would be surprised if any received more than 42% of the vote, it’s that close. The guy I find most intriguing is current governor, former Republican and now Independent, Charlie Crist, both as a candidate and how he would handle himself in the Senate … [Read more...] about A Meek Finds His Place With Crist And Rubio In Florida Senate Race
And So the Inaccuracies and Demonization Continue
Glenn Beck is on a (rancid) roll. If you haven't already read it, this is of related interest. … [Read more...] about And So the Inaccuracies and Demonization Continue
U.S. Ends War it Couldn’t Win; Leaves Behind Ruined Nation: El Pais, Spain
Continuing with our global coverage of America's withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq, this editorial from Spain's El Pais asserts that Iraq should be a lesson on 'how easily democratically-elected leaders can unleash a futile tragedy, putting the world on the brink of catastrophe - particularly when inspired by a lethal mix of messianic megalomania and ideological fantasy.' … [Read more...] about U.S. Ends War it Couldn’t Win; Leaves Behind Ruined Nation: El Pais, Spain
Scaring White People
In the last week or so I have never been so ashamed to be an American. The FOX News/Talk Radio industry has been trying to "excite" it's Tribal Neanderthal base with a fear campaign centered around a Muslim community center in a run down neighborhood two blocks from the 911 site. All this to make sure they vote in November with the added benefit of increasing ratings. This … [Read more...] about Scaring White People
From Polytheism To Monotheism : A Quest For Power?
One good thing about the Koran burning/mosque hating meme that is so dominating conversation is that it is generating additional conversation about organized religion, in general. I recently started thinking about the transition from polytheism to monotheism. Actually, I was thinking about the society and culture of 60-100 CE and consciously realized, for the first time, the … [Read more...] about From Polytheism To Monotheism : A Quest For Power?
Vodkapundit Stephen Green and ‘The Blogging Caesar’ guests on The Rick Moran Show
You won't want to miss tonight's Rick Moran Show, one of the most popular conservative talk shows on Blog Talk Radio. Tonight, I welcome Dan Riehl of Riehl World View, Vodkapundit Stephen Green, American Thinker's Larrey Anderson, and Scott Elliott, The Blogging Caesar. We'll look at the hot political stories making news today. The show will air from 7:00 - 8:00 PM … [Read more...] about Vodkapundit Stephen Green and ‘The Blogging Caesar’ guests on The Rick Moran Show
Let Our Fear Be More Accurate (Guest Voice)
Let Our Fear Be More Accurate by Tina Dupuy Right after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, a dry cleaner’s storefront was vandalized and set ablaze in Modesto, California. The reason? The business was named “French Cleaners.” The French government took a strong anti-war stance regarding our preemptive invasion of the sovereign nation of Iraq. They said they would not … [Read more...] about Let Our Fear Be More Accurate (Guest Voice)
Tea Party Express
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That Crash You Heard Was The Housing Market, Again
It’s my business to blow peoples’ bubbles to smithereens when they are not focused on the ball in play. Those primary elections and runoffs in five states Tuesday, well, the outcomes don’t mean a hill of beans. The real news — the stuff that counts — is the housing market continues to collapse if it already isn’t gasping its last breath. Sales of existing homes plunged … [Read more...] about That Crash You Heard Was The Housing Market, Again
Demand Is Huge At Company Behind Demonization and Political Polemics
Did it ever cross your mind that one company could be behind the demonization and political polemics that now make up such a great part of American politics? My most recent Cagle.com column is an exclusive interview with a man who influences what so many Americans say, hear and think in today's politics. Here's the beginning of it: An office located in a tiny building in … [Read more...] about Demand Is Huge At Company Behind Demonization and Political Polemics
Two Female Candidates Plus Two New York Papers Equals One Obvious Example Of Right And Wrong
I've written before about how exactly do women use whatever positive attributes, as women, we have on the campaign trail, especially given that there are three or four generations of women around to vote and they definitely don't all view female politicians and campaigning as a woman in the same way. But now the New York Times has really conflated the coverage of women … [Read more...] about Two Female Candidates Plus Two New York Papers Equals One Obvious Example Of Right And Wrong
The Sensitivity Argument
'We know all Muslims are not responsible for 9/11. We know our feelings are not completely rational. But they are our feelings. So we ask you to build your mosque elsewhere, because that is the sensitive thing to do.' … [Read more...] about The Sensitivity Argument
1 in 4
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It’s 10 Weeks to the Midterms: So What Should Obama and the GOP Do?
It's 10 weeks now to the midterms. So what should be on Barack Obama's Things To Do List -- and what should be on the GOP's? CNN has this list for Obama. And this list for Republicans. Who'll stick closest to the list? Who'll be derailed or fall off message? (Take your bets now). Right now it seems the GOP is poised to do at least one of them: getting the focus back … [Read more...] about It’s 10 Weeks to the Midterms: So What Should Obama and the GOP Do?