Making its way around the left side of the Internets, in the wake that NAACP resolution, from Pittsburgh's Jasiri X: What if the tea party was black Holding guns like the Black Panther Party was back If Al was Rush Limbaugh and Jesse was Sean Hannity And Tavis was Glenn Beck would they harm they families If Sarah Palin was suddenly Sistah Soaljah Would they leave it … [Read more...] about What If The Tea Party Was Black?
New Political Warfare: Buying Someone’s Else’s Name As a Domain Name For Political Spite
And so that oh, so playful spirit of today's American politics -- that madcap, happy tone of American politics that makes you smile as you monitor right and left talk radio, ideological cable talk shows and politically anchored weblogs -- continues with this latest twist: buying the name of someone with whom you don't agree so you own rights to their domain name. First … [Read more...] about New Political Warfare: Buying Someone’s Else’s Name As a Domain Name For Political Spite
With BP Well Capped For Now, What’s Left Of Life On The Gulf Coast Resumes
As I write this, BP and government scientists were still monitoring extended pressure tests and seismic probes on the site of the blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. Bob Cavner, the oceanic engineer who is becoming a media star explaining the capping process, said the pressure of 6,700 pounds per square inch (psi) is below what Adm. Thad Allen, the government’s on-site commander, … [Read more...] about With BP Well Capped For Now, What’s Left Of Life On The Gulf Coast Resumes
Remembering – and Forgetting – William Jennings Bryan in Dayton
Today my family went on a fun little trip down the road to the town of Dayton, Tennessee. The ostensible reason for the visit was to attend the annual Scopes Trial play that they put on in the Rhea County Courthouse. But as usual we combined it with a hike into the beautiful Laurel-Snow Pocket Wilderness Area, replete with remarkable rock formations, beautiful waterfalls (which … [Read more...] about Remembering – and Forgetting – William Jennings Bryan in Dayton
A New, Evidence-Based Conservatism?
There's an interesting conversation going on about the future of conservatism, starting here and continuing here and here. … [Read more...] about A New, Evidence-Based Conservatism?
Utah Immigration ‘List’ Revisted
Two Utah state employees have been suspended and at least a dozen more are under investigation for anonymously releasing private databank names of 1,300 alleged undocumented residents. Ironically, the names of the two suspended employees in the Department of Workforce Services were not released. Between 1,200 and 1,400 DWS employees can access the records of those on … [Read more...] about Utah Immigration ‘List’ Revisted
GOP Plan for Midterms: Run On a No-Ideas Platform
The Republican Party does not have an agenda, and that is the point: … [Read more...] about GOP Plan for Midterms: Run On a No-Ideas Platform
The Kyl Doctrine
There are those who claim that racism is behind the impassioned opposition to Barack Obama. And, as the placards of Obama the Witch Doctor attest, there is some truth to that claim. But, last week, what really drives Republican opposition to the president became -- as Richard Nixon used to say -- "perfectly clear." In an interview with Chris Wallace, Senator Jon Kyl … [Read more...] about The Kyl Doctrine
Mel Gibson
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A Line Between Racism and Disrespect
The NAACP is pursuing its own mandate in "condemning racism within the Tea Party movement" while a Congresswoman stirs members by proclaiming, "Those who used to wear sheets are now being able to walk down the aisle and speak as a patriot because you will not speak loudly about the lack of integrity of this movement." Garbled syntax aside, is raising racism to the top of … [Read more...] about A Line Between Racism and Disrespect
Obama’s Weekly You Tube Radio Address: He Blasts Republicans For Halting Unemployment Benefits Extension
President Barack Obama today used his weekly You Tube Radio address to blast Senate Republicans for nixing the unemployment benefits extension and standing in the way of measures that would help small businesses: This is clearly part of a recent shift: as polls show his and Democrats' polls sagging badly heading into the mid-terms, Obama more than ever intends to "push … [Read more...] about Obama’s Weekly You Tube Radio Address: He Blasts Republicans For Halting Unemployment Benefits Extension
Link To This (Guest Voice)
Link to This by Peter Fun There are several things, Barack Obama, that I'm going to do, Tea Party, to promote what I write, Lady Gaga, and generate more buzz, oil-covered birds. The first is to include as many tags as possible in the first sentence so that Internet searchers are directed to my articles whether they care about them or not. It's part of my SEO, or … [Read more...] about Link To This (Guest Voice)
Happy Birthday Disneyland !
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