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Ugly Political Posturing: Dems Attack Boehner
If you wonder why normal folks want nothing to do with politics, look no further than the latest smear campaign by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Piggybacking on the unpopularity of BP and the mess that is the Gulf of Mexico oil leak, Democrats have launched a website and campaign that claims House Minority Leader John Boehner wants taxpayers to help pay … [Read more...] about Ugly Political Posturing: Dems Attack Boehner
Charles Schumer to Orthodox Audience: Strangle Gaza Economically Until They Do What Israel Wants
Here is a prime example of what I call "the Jewish schizophrenia": liberal on all issues of social justice and human need; fascist on Israel (emphasis in original): … [Read more...] about Charles Schumer to Orthodox Audience: Strangle Gaza Economically Until They Do What Israel Wants
A Friday Night Break
Some Friday Night Fun: via PRI's The World And a Friday Night bonus - Paul McCartney's best song. A love song that this old hippie can identify with and an ode to a great rock and roll love story. Ron can also be found at Newshoggers … [Read more...] about A Friday Night Break
Why aren’t mainstream news outlets giving a Salon writer credit for his groundbreaking reporting?
Both the Wall Street Journal and New York Times published shocking stories this morning about a new Army report that found "remains in more than 200 graves at Arlington National Cemetery may be incorrectly identified," and that the "U.S. Army forced out the top two officials at Arlington National Cemetery ... after a seven-month investigation uncovered widespread mismanagement … [Read more...] about Why aren’t mainstream news outlets giving a Salon writer credit for his groundbreaking reporting?
Every Four Years: “Viva el Fútbol”
As a native of Latin America and after having lived in Europe during my “formative years,” fútbol of course became my favorite team sport. But after many years of having been “brainwashed” in America—especially at Texas A&M when that great university was in its college football heyday in the 1960s—this other fútbol, “fútbol Americano," became my favorite, except for every … [Read more...] about Every Four Years: “Viva el Fútbol”
Ass Kicking President
BP Stock Sinks, BS Rises While Victims Seeth And Wildlife Dies
So much of the BP oil spill damage in the Gulf of Mexico is predicated on educated guesses but the speculation I consider most relevant in the long-term is whether the British-based conglomerate will declare bankruptcy for its North American division. At first blush, the idea appears preposterous because it would involve shutting down or selling all its drilling and … [Read more...] about BP Stock Sinks, BS Rises While Victims Seeth And Wildlife Dies
Brazil’s Self-Defeating ‘Exotic and Immature’ Iran Diplomacy: Folha, Brazil
As Worldmeets.US has been documenting over the past month, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has come under fire both from within and without his country for opposing tougher U.N. sanctions against Iran, which are championed by not only the United States and Europe, but Russia and China as well. In this broadside against Lula, columnist Sergio Malbergier of … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Self-Defeating ‘Exotic and Immature’ Iran Diplomacy: Folha, Brazil
Why Can’t the White House Think Outside the Box on the Oil Spill?
I am open to alternative explanations, but this story from Jake Tapper about Admiral Allen and the White House not knowing about the manufacturer in Maine who could manufacture 3 million feet of absorbent boom a month is a consequence of an almost total lack of private sector experience in Obama's cabinet. TAPPER: I talked to a guy who runs a company in Maine that offers … [Read more...] about Why Can’t the White House Think Outside the Box on the Oil Spill?
BP Oil Spill Estimated Much Bigger Than Originally Claimed
Add yet one more instance where BP's assertions of reality in the Gulf Oil spill have proven to be either a mistake or seeming outright incorrect information: the initial estimates British Petroleum and the government (relying on BP) out are now believed to be wrong -- and the oil is believed to be 4 to 8 times more than what the public was initially told. The Christian … [Read more...] about BP Oil Spill Estimated Much Bigger Than Originally Claimed
Bernanke Doesn’t Expect A Double Dip Recession — Why Not?
The number purveyors in economist land and government have been proclaiming this won't be a double dip recession, with the worst yet to come. It's thus worth asking a simple question: Why not? On the domestic front. Private sector employment gains have been tepid to date, and there's predictions that even these very modest gains might be reversed in coming months. … [Read more...] about Bernanke Doesn’t Expect A Double Dip Recession — Why Not?
At Least 12 Dead In Arkansas Floods
News just breaking that flash floods have killed at least 12 people at a popular campground about 75 miles outside of Little Rock. Prayers for the victims and their families and best hopes for the rescue workers. … [Read more...] about At Least 12 Dead In Arkansas Floods
Laugh Until You Cry
Rachel Maddow aired this clip on her show last night. I just found it at Talking Points Memo: … [Read more...] about Laugh Until You Cry
An Honest Mistake
Quote of the Day: Nancy Pelosi Says Democrats Will Hold Onto the House
Our political Quote of the Day comes from House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi who maintains confidence that the Democrats will hold onto the House of Representatives in the 2010 elections. We'll know on election night whether Pelosi here is overcome with wishful thinking, delivering political spin or simply a cool and precise political analyst. This comes via MSBNC's First … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Nancy Pelosi Says Democrats Will Hold Onto the House
Kagan Nomination One Win for Moderates Among Many Setbacks
Elena Kagan, President Obama's choice to replace retiring Justice Stevens on the Supreme Court has been attacked by purist progressives (repeatedly and at great length) for her record of hiring a few conservative scholars at Harvard Law School and for her views on executive power, among other deviations from Required Thought (tm). She has also been attacked by conservative … [Read more...] about Kagan Nomination One Win for Moderates Among Many Setbacks
Van der Sloot Tells Police He Knows Holloway Body Location
Is it a game of a cat and mouse? And, if so, which one is the cat -- and which one is the mouse? But most citizens of the world have concluded who the louse is: 22-year old Dutch Joran van der Sloot, who has reportedly confessed to the slaying of a 21-year-old Peruvian woman who he picked up five years after the disappearance of Natalee Holloway...who many suspect he helped … [Read more...] about Van der Sloot Tells Police He Knows Holloway Body Location
Back to That Apollo 13 Analogy
I first raised the analogy a week ago. Then again earlier this week. Then I suggested the concept might be more appropriately described, per Donny Deutsch, as a "Sputnik moment." Last night, Timothy Egan returned to Apollo 13 to again consider the underlying question: When, where, why, and how did we lose the ability to inspire, organize, and unleash the unflappable power … [Read more...] about Back to That Apollo 13 Analogy
How to Spot a BP Executive
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