July 17th (Saturday) marks the 55th birthday of the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland. Opened in 1955 the park is now 55 years young ! I'd love for us all to post our Disney memories, have a thread we all can come together, regardless of party. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Disneyland !
Some Media Groups Side with ‘Thank God for Dead Soldiers’ Group
Readers may remember the unconscionable appearances by members of a so-called religious group from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, at military funerals claiming that the deaths of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are God’s punishment for America’s acceptance of homosexuality. They show up at military funerals regardless of whether the fallen hero was gay or … [Read more...] about Some Media Groups Side with ‘Thank God for Dead Soldiers’ Group
RESPONSE to: Names of 1,300 Alleged Undocumented Residents Released in Utah
In response to Jerry Remmers article by same name... He recommends, in a comment, another perspective besides instant condemnation of unknown people on this 'list' of alleged 'violators on immigration laws.' Remmers recommends that others ought consider walking in the shoes of those on "the list": In response to commenters supporting the publishing of a private list, … [Read more...] about RESPONSE to: Names of 1,300 Alleged Undocumented Residents Released in Utah
Alan Greenspan Urges Congress to Respect Sunset on Bush Tax Cuts
Mr. Supply Side is doing penance for his past mistakes: Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, whose backing of George W. Bush’s 2001 tax cuts helped persuade Congress to pass them, said lawmakers should allow the reductions to expire at the end of this year.“They should follow the law and let them lapse,” Greenspan said in an interview on Bloomberg Television’s … [Read more...] about Alan Greenspan Urges Congress to Respect Sunset on Bush Tax Cuts
iPhone 4 : By The Numbers
You might be surprised to learn that the return rate for Apple's iPhone4 is less than a third of the return rate of the prior iPhone3GS, given all the press about that devil's spawn, The Antenna. That's one of the tidbits from today's press conference that you might or might not see in a mainstream news story. Even if it's there, I doubt it would be the lede. I thought I’d … [Read more...] about iPhone 4 : By The Numbers
Names Of 1,300 Alleged Undocumented Residents Released In Utah
In Utah, hackers or undisclosed state employees have sent an anonymous letter to government officials containing the names, addresses and other personal data of 1,300 residents they claim are illegal immigrants. The list initially was sent in April to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Salt Lake City. The same list or one updated with additional names was sent … [Read more...] about Names Of 1,300 Alleged Undocumented Residents Released In Utah
BP Stops Gulf Oil Leak, but the Disaster Continues
So BP has apparently stopped the oil leak -- for now. And not a dead sea turtle too soon. (Seriously, click on this link to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which is posting "daily wildlife collection reports" as part of its oil spill response. It's sad and depressing and terrifying.) Thanks BP! You're the best! ********** No, not really. You're not the best. And … [Read more...] about BP Stops Gulf Oil Leak, but the Disaster Continues
A Non-Financial Expert’s Non-Expert Opinion on the Financial Regulation Bill
It is an article of faith for many on the right that government regulation of anything is inherently wasteful and inefficient; that government's role as a watchdog or arbiter can only lead to less freedom, more restriction of the free market, and a less vibrant economy. More learned people than I make that argument so I will not dispute it. The question then; is there a case … [Read more...] about A Non-Financial Expert’s Non-Expert Opinion on the Financial Regulation Bill
Glenn Beck Co-Stars in ‘Life Imitating Satire’
I was going to start out with “this is just outrageous.” However, in the spirit set by Laura Ingraham’s new book let me say that this is “informative and hugely entertaining” and it is meant to “inspire both laughter and critical thinking about the future of the nation and the man currently at the helm.” I am talking about Glenn Beck’s appearance last night on the … [Read more...] about Glenn Beck Co-Stars in ‘Life Imitating Satire’
Angle’s Lead Gone, Reid Up Seven In Nevada
Back on May 27, just before the Republican primary in Nevada, I asked the question “Can Reid get re-elected in spite of himself?” Since then the primaries have been held with Sharron Angle emerging as the Republican candidate for Reid’s seat. Following the primary she enjoyed a substantial lead that was between six points and double digits depending on the poll. No more. In … [Read more...] about Angle’s Lead Gone, Reid Up Seven In Nevada
Argentina Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Argentina's had a pretty crazy, if not uninteresting, political history -- from a military regime in the '40s, to Juan Perón and "peronism" (and Eva "Evita" Duarte, his famous second wife) in the '40s and '50s, to various coups and a succession of short-lived governments in the '50s and '60s, to an authoritarian military dictatorship in the '60s and '70s following the so-called … [Read more...] about Argentina Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Looking Through The Obama Glass Darkly
In 18 months, President Obama has captained three major pieces of legislation with an economic stimulus package, healthcare reform and overhaul of financial institution regulations. Yet, his popularity is heading south and if it were not for 90% of his black constituents could reach depths not seen since George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter. Here’s my assessment. Jobs. … [Read more...] about Looking Through The Obama Glass Darkly
Selig Cartwright Achieves Job Security; Mr. B. Suffers Hamptons Angst (A new Goldman Sachs washroom attendant adventure)
Mr. B. You look concerned. Is it that fine Goldman just got hit with? Fine, Selig? What fine? I just heard Goldman has to pay $550 million to settle a fraud case with the SEC. For putting investors into a deal where they were almost certain to lose money. Oh that. Just the cost of doing business, Selig. We made $13 billion last year. But the value of the company, … [Read more...] about Selig Cartwright Achieves Job Security; Mr. B. Suffers Hamptons Angst (A new Goldman Sachs washroom attendant adventure)
Did Gibson’s Girlfriend Demand $10 Million From Him Or Tapes Release?
Now the word "extortion" is coming into play in the furor surrounding tapes surrounding Mel Gibson. CBS News reports: Celebrity website TMZ says sources linked to Mel Gibson tell it they have "hard evidence" that the actor's ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, tried to extort Gibson by demanding more than $10 million to keep tapes she had of him secret. Gossip website … [Read more...] about Did Gibson’s Girlfriend Demand $10 Million From Him Or Tapes Release?
Obama Shrinks
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reseserved. … [Read more...] about Obama Shrinks
The Financial Reform Bill Battle Ends: The Financial Reform Bill Battle Begins
Yesterday was an exceptionally good day for the White House: BP announced that (for now at least) the oil vomiting in to the Gulf of Mexico had halted and financial reform passed. But was this a turning point on two fronts and a positive turn for the Obama administration -- or just a lull? In the case of BP, it has yet to be determined if the cap will be a harbinger of a … [Read more...] about The Financial Reform Bill Battle Ends: The Financial Reform Bill Battle Begins
War is No Solution in Korea or Anywhere Else: Global Times, People’s Republic of China
In this sober expression of national power from the state-run Global Times, author Dai Xu defends China's role in opposing the United States and its allies in the Korean War, and castigates the 'selfish' who fail to 'account for the interests of all parties.' He writes that the Korean War was a great victory over America, the humiliations and hardships of China's modern … [Read more...] about War is No Solution in Korea or Anywhere Else: Global Times, People’s Republic of China
Mark Williams and the NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded in 1909 by, among several others, Ida Wells-Barnett and W.E.B. DuBois. … [Read more...] about Mark Williams and the NAACP
This Is Schizophrenic Thinking
I've talked about it before. Here is a classic example: … [Read more...] about This Is Schizophrenic Thinking
Tanning Tax
Weep o' ye melanin-challenged. The tax man cometh for thee. … [Read more...] about Tanning Tax