... members of Congress who are not far right conservatives have violated their oath of office. … [Read more...] about According to Sen. Jim DeMint…
Unemployment Benefits
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World Cup Frenzyless
World Cup Frenzyless Raging Moderate, by Will Durst Now let me get this straight. The World Cup is the most exciting sporting event on the face of the planet, right? Okay, then. What’s second place -- the New England Spinsters Knitting Circle Seniors Tour? Which would make Supermodels Filling In Crossword Puzzles With Leaky Ink Pens a close third. Let’s not forget those … [Read more...] about World Cup Frenzyless
How About a Holiday?
A holiday from taxes, that is. All taxes. For 18 months. It's "economist" Arthur Laffer's prescription for getting the unemployed back to work: … [Read more...] about How About a Holiday?
What’s The Problem With Parents Today ?
I was listening to my local talk show, Armstrong And Getty the other day when they had a very interesting discussion with a caller. The topic was actually a new report on why men cheat and what kind of men that women should avoid. The caller was a retired marriage therapist and he had some comments on the subject, but then he added an offhand comment that really caught my … [Read more...] about What’s The Problem With Parents Today ?
Obama Bows No More!: Le Figaro, France
Has President Obama learned a lesson from the derision in the American press, after he was seen to bow to a king, a queen and an emperor in 2009? According to Le Figaro writer Veronique Saint-Geours, if such an occasion arises again, it isn't likely to be conducted before the cameras. For Le Figaro, Veronique Saint-Geours writes in part: His plunging at the foot of King … [Read more...] about Obama Bows No More!: Le Figaro, France
Officer Found Guilty In BART Shooting
A BART police officer has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of an unarmed man during January of 2009. The incident sparked a lot of controversy as the victim, an African American was not armed and had his child with him at the time of the event. At the same time the victim did continue to resist efforts to place him under arrest. The officer … [Read more...] about Officer Found Guilty In BART Shooting
Sarah Palin: Our Bloated Military Budget Is What Makes Us Great
And that is why, according to Sister Sarah, the military budget should be off limits when looking for places to reduce the deficit: … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin: Our Bloated Military Budget Is What Makes Us Great
Paul the Octopus: Once More, with Wine and Balsamic
By now just about everyone has heard about Paul the German Octopus (actually Paul is English-born and a naturalized German) who has been accurately predicting the outcomes of Germany’s World Cup match. Of course its (or should it be “his” now?) latest correct prediction was Spain’s victory over its/his adopted country, Germany, in yesterday’s World Cup semi final. At the … [Read more...] about Paul the Octopus: Once More, with Wine and Balsamic
DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional
A Federal District Court judge has ruled Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as only between a man and a woman, is unconstitutional. The relevant part of the ruling U.S. District Judge Joseph Tauro states: This court has determined that it is clearly within the authority of the Commonwealth to recognize same-sex marriages among its … [Read more...] about DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional
In This Economy, Money Trumps Ethics
Call me an elitist. A prude. A dinosaur. But, I’m a purist when it comes to ethics. It is who I am, how I was raised and what I stand for. I am also a pragmatist. We do not live in a perfect world. And I respect those who make an honest buck. So, it was with heavy heart that I’m reading the New York Times story on ethical and possible tax evasion problems of Transocean, … [Read more...] about In This Economy, Money Trumps Ethics
The Constitution Is for Conservatives, Too
Or, as the New York Times puts it today, "The Constitution Trumps Arizona." … [Read more...] about The Constitution Is for Conservatives, Too
Special Election In West Virginia ?
News just breaking that the West Virginia AG has ruled that a special election can be held this fall to fill the seat of the late Robert Byrd. Both the Governor and the Speaker of the WV House have said they'd like to see such an election. If Governor Manchin does run in the special he would be the strong favorite though not a slam dunk. … [Read more...] about Special Election In West Virginia ?
Lebron James TV Special
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When Time Magazine Apologized To Indians in New Jersey…
As India gets increasingly trumpted overseas as an "almost" superpower, the sensitivity of some people from this big Asian country who have now settled abroad has risen in a seemingly direct proportion. So when Joel Stein wrote a recent humor column “My Own Private India”, the Time magazine had to print an apology to assuage the "hurt" among some readers, and explained that "it … [Read more...] about When Time Magazine Apologized To Indians in New Jersey…
Russia’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Will Go the Way of China’s Treasure Fleets: Gazata, Russia
Has Dmitry Medvedev learned all the wrong lessons from 20 years of Russian capitalism? According to Gazeta columnist Yulia Latynina, the Russian president's recent visit to California will be for naught if he follows in the footsteps of his communist forbears and creates a state-guided version Silicon Valley near Moscow. For Gazeta, Yulia Latynina writes in part: Like … [Read more...] about Russia’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Will Go the Way of China’s Treasure Fleets: Gazata, Russia
Heating and Cooling
I like to think I try to be "green". But I'm guilty of being a hypocrite when the thermometer rises in the summer. Here in the Pacific Northwest summer suddenly hit us after a cool if not cold spring. It was 67 on Monday, 87 on Tuesday and 97 today. I've lived in the Portland area for most of my 64 years but moved into my first house with central air … [Read more...] about Heating and Cooling
Huffington Post Acquires Pollster.com
The world of the new media entered a new phase today: The Huffington Post, one of the increasingly popular new media megasites, has now acquired Pollster.com -- one of the most respected websites specializing in political polls. Here is the full text of the press release: New York, NY (July 7, 2010) – The Huffington Post (“HuffPost”), a leading social news and opinion … [Read more...] about Huffington Post Acquires Pollster.com
In the Past Decade – Extreme Weather Deaths Outnumbered War Casualties (Guest Voice)
In the Past Decade - Extreme Weather Deaths Outnumbered War Casualties by Tina Dupuy Safe to say, nothing is so bad that a hurricane can’t make worse. Take an existing problem, toss it around in the wind and smack it with flying debris - it’s certainly not going to improve. Shoddy construction is made worse, communication concerns - made worse, a struggling economy - made … [Read more...] about In the Past Decade – Extreme Weather Deaths Outnumbered War Casualties (Guest Voice)
Let’s Call It the “John Boehner” Tax
See, this is why I have trouble taking conservatives seriously when they talk about cutting the deficit or finding ways to pay for essential spending programs. Tanning salons are shrieking over what the Washington Post calls an "overlooked" provision in the health care reform bill that charges those salons a 10% surtax on the use of ultraviolet indoor tanning beds: … [Read more...] about Let’s Call It the “John Boehner” Tax