Not as strong as it could have been and should have been because of Republican obstructionism, the still historic legislation is now on its way to the White House, where Pres. Obama will sign it in a special ceremony next week. … [Read more...] about Democrats Break GOP Filibuster on Financial Reform
Iran and Israel: ‘Two Sides of the Same Coin’ – Al Seyassah, Kuwait
If forced to choose between Israel and Iran, which side would Arabs in the Arabian Gulf be on? This article from Kuwait's Al Seyassah makes it hard to guess. Al-Sayasseh editor and chief Ahmad Abdal Aziz Al Jarallah accuses the Iranian regime of following the policies of the former Shah to economically and culturally take over Arab lands, starting with calling the 'Arabian … [Read more...] about Iran and Israel: ‘Two Sides of the Same Coin’ – Al Seyassah, Kuwait
Laura Ingraham: Life Imitating Satire
A few days ago, I wrote a piece of satire describing what I believed would be the conservative reaction to the First Lady’s latest initiative to assist parents in improving their kids’ health by doing something about one of our nation’s biggest challenges to their health: child obesity. Michelle Obama published a letter to announce her most recent effort. This is some of … [Read more...] about Laura Ingraham: Life Imitating Satire
Pressure Tests On BP Well Will Tell All
I have been waiting patiently as most of the civilized world that ought to give a damn should on whether this latest attempt to cap the BP oil blowout is successful. What is critical is not that the cap has plugged the gusher 5,000 feet under the Gulf of Mexico. But the pressure tests as to the well’s integrity 8,000 feet below close to the reservoir holding billions of … [Read more...] about Pressure Tests On BP Well Will Tell All
Another Intelligence-Security Defeat for U.S.-Saudi Alliance: Kayhan, Islamic Republic of Iran
The saga of the disappearance of Iranian nuclear researcher Shahram Amiri appears to have ended, with his arrival in Iran to a hero's welcome. But reading between the lines of this news item from Iran's state-run Kayhan newspaper, which calls this a ' fascinating but inevitably obscure story,' it appears that the Tehran regime would rather not address open questions on whether … [Read more...] about Another Intelligence-Security Defeat for U.S.-Saudi Alliance: Kayhan, Islamic Republic of Iran
Bridal Registry for Bristol
Now that America's Sweethearts are reunited and planning to wed, they will need household gifts beyond the usual place settings and silver. Herewith a few gift suggestions for well-wishers: *Caller ID to block incoming messages from anyone named Palin or Johnston. *His and her DVDs of the 2005 Jane Fonda movie, "Monster-in-Law." *Subscriptions to Time and Newsweek to … [Read more...] about Bridal Registry for Bristol
On Libya and Expediency
Congress is in a tizzy because BP lobbied for the release of "the only person ever convicted for the 1988 Lockerbie airliner bombing over Scotland, which killed 270 people, most of them Americans." The released prisoner, Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, was a Libyan intelligence agent who doctors said had only a few months to live due to advanced prostate cancer. However, it's … [Read more...] about On Libya and Expediency
Does Objecting to Apparent Unequal Application of Voting Rights Laws Mean You’re a Racist?
The recent brouhaha over the New Black Panther party getting away with what appeared to be a clear violation of the voting rights act when they stood outside of a Philadelphia polling place with the expressed and admitted purpose of intimidating voters has brought the race card into play from both sides. There are some on the right who point to the fact that the DoJ dropped … [Read more...] about Does Objecting to Apparent Unequal Application of Voting Rights Laws Mean You’re a Racist?
TPE’s Mark Williams: Still Digging
At least one commenter on yesterday's post mounted a defense (or semi-defense) of a point made by Mark Williams of the Tea Party Express, among others. The defended point was essentially this: It's wrong for the NAACP to be flinging charges of racism against individuals within the Tea Party when the NAACP is, itself, racist. I'm curious: Do yesterday's defenders of that … [Read more...] about TPE’s Mark Williams: Still Digging
Puff Goes The Magic Flat Tax Dragon Dream
Someone of greater stature and fortune than myself once wrote that the only thing you can count on is death and taxes. Two scribes, Dave Carpenter and Stephen Ohlemacher, were chastised for writing in the Huffington Post how the estimated $1.1 billion fortune of George Steinbrenner might escape inheritance tax to his heirs because of the timing of his death Tuesday. My … [Read more...] about Puff Goes The Magic Flat Tax Dragon Dream
Death to b.scorecardresearch.com and Technorati
For many of you who use the Firefox browser to access my blog Right Wing Nuthouse, you may have found reading it an impossibility over the last 10 days or so. I ask your pardon. I was unaware of the problem until a reader emailed me and mentioned it. I was having problems accessing the site myself but I thought it was specific to my computer and not a general problem with … [Read more...] about Death to b.scorecardresearch.com and Technorati
Quote of the Day: When Does What Some Consider to be Fox News “Race Baiting” Become a Story?
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Eric Boehart of Media Matters, writing on the Huffington Post. He asks when Fox News' and talk show host Rush Limbaugh become a news story? Here's the key chunk of his post: Fox News (aka the Opposition Party) openly and proudly engages in jaw-dropping episodes of demagogic race-bating, as they depict the president of the United … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: When Does What Some Consider to be Fox News “Race Baiting” Become a Story?
GOP Group Supports Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
A Republican group is challenging the constitutionality of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law in a federal court in California this week. The Washington Post’s Ed O’ Keefe interviewed the group’s executive director. One of the questions was why the group has fought for six years to end “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The director answered: It's to directly challenge the … [Read more...] about GOP Group Supports Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
The Only Group in History to Request to be Taxed More (Guest Voice)
The Only Group in History to Request to be Taxed More by Tina Dupuy Americans hate taxes. It’s not a right or left issue. It’s not a Democratic or Republican issue. It’s not an old or young issue. It’s strangely not even a rich or poor issue. It’s an American issue. It’s our biggest peeve. We all agree on some level: Our country is great, but we feel very cranky about … [Read more...] about The Only Group in History to Request to be Taxed More (Guest Voice)
Argentina Becomes First Latin American Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
After a 14 hour debate, the Senate voted in favor: The law, which also allows same-sex couples to adopt, had met with fierce opposition from the Catholic Church and other religious groups. The legislation, backed by President Cristina Fernandez's centre-left government, passed by 33 votes to 27 with three abstentions. David Mixner credits Argentine President Cristina … [Read more...] about Argentina Becomes First Latin American Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Inside The Minds of Suicide Bombers: Ariel Merari’s Latest Book
Ariel Merari, a retired professor of psychology at Tel Aviv University in Israel, adds yet another interesting dimension to the plethora of research work that exists to study the minds of suicide bombers. Professor Merari says in his latest book that among the suicide bombers he interviewed "none were any more militant than the average Palestinian. For many, the suicide mission … [Read more...] about Inside The Minds of Suicide Bombers: Ariel Merari’s Latest Book
The NAACP and the Tea Party’s Flag-Burners
WASHINGTON -- Good for the NAACP. We need an honest conversation about the role of race and racism in the Tea Party. Thanks to a resolution passed this week at the venerable organization's national convention, we'll get it. The minute you say there are racist elements in the Tea Party -- reflected in signs at rallies, billboards, and speeches from some of its major … [Read more...] about The NAACP and the Tea Party’s Flag-Burners
The Megyn Kelly Entertainment Spectacular
Dave Weigel has a fascinating post over at The Daily Dish about the Megyn Kelly-Kirsten Powers dust-up over allegations of voter intimidation by members of the New Black Panther Party during the 2008 presidential elections, and supposed attempts by the Obama administration to lighten the case against the Panthers. (In fact, as Adam Serwer documented here, the case was … [Read more...] about The Megyn Kelly Entertainment Spectacular
RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE? – ARE YOU KIDDING?
TMV writer and co-contributor Zill Miller Zimon recently challenged TMV bloggers and other individuals full of ideas to run for political office. I nearly died laughing at the suggestion. I could not envision most individuals who have ever written and published something thoughtful running for public office. The United States and its 50 State governments are no longer … [Read more...] about RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE? – ARE YOU KIDDING?
Crunching the Numbers
I'm not familiar with this guy or his work, but for what it's worth: … [Read more...] about Crunching the Numbers