FOR SALE: The Washington Times, a conservative countervoice to what conservatives consider the quintessential "liberal media" symbol, the Washington Post. OWER: Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church, founded by a man what non-conservatives and career journalists didn't consider the epitome of a politically hands-off newspaper publisher. It's rival, the Washington Post, … [Read more...] about The Washington Times for Sale After Losing Much of Church Subsidy
Conservatives’ Big Government Agenda
Everywhere you look these days, the political party that claims to stand for small government has been pushing government into places it does not belong. Whether it's … [Read more...] about Conservatives’ Big Government Agenda
Rush, The Oil Rig Truther
Rush Limbaugh apparently believes those crazy environmentalists blew up the oil rig that exploded and sank 50 miles off shore in the Gulf of Mexico. This, courtesy of Ezra Klein of the Washington Post. I want to get back to the timing of the blowing up, the explosion out there in the Gulf of Mexico of this oil rig. ... Now, lest we forget, ladies and gentlemen, the … [Read more...] about Rush, The Oil Rig Truther
You Really Want Immigration Reform?
Senate Democrats with significant input from Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have introduced a broad framework towards immigration reform which in my opinion is a decent step in the right direction but misses its mark by miles that would eliminate the problem in its entirety. Ezra Klein, the Washington Post columnist who earned high marks for his explanation … [Read more...] about You Really Want Immigration Reform?
Vietnam Celebrates Victory Over the ‘Greatest Imperialist’: Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam
Thirty five years ago yesterday, Saigon, the capital of what was then known as South Vietnam, fell to North Vietnamese forces. The event marked the defeat of America and its allies and a victory for the forces of Ho Chi Minh. According to this article from Vietnam's state-controlled Voice of Vietnam, the pain and sorrow of the war brought out the best of the Vietnamese people, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Celebrates Victory Over the ‘Greatest Imperialist’: Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam
Arizona Clarifies Illegal Immigrant Law
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed a new law Friday that clarifies certain provisions of the controversial illegal immigrant law she signed April 23 that drew national scorn from even Republicans and threats of economic boycotts by Latino advocates. Rather than asking a suspected illegal immigrant on contact by police, the revision requires law enforcement to question the person … [Read more...] about Arizona Clarifies Illegal Immigrant Law
In Case You Were Tired Of Old Nightmares
Just in case you were tired of the old nightmares here's a new one. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/26/AR2010042601975.html Hat tip to Rachel Maddow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx0-8Zgku-E Thanks Rachel... first you get me upset when I disagree and yell at the TV, now I have new nightmares. … [Read more...] about In Case You Were Tired Of Old Nightmares
Disastrous, Shameful Oil Spill Endangers Economy, Wildlife In Gulf States
Snorted one liberal cable television anchor, "What do you think of that 'Drill Baby Drill' thingy now?" referring to recent chants by Sarah Palin and heard frequently by Republicans, conservatives and many voters during the 2008 presidential campaign. Frankly, Virginia, I don't give a damn about the political fallout of the oil spill tragedy now washing ashore off the Gulf … [Read more...] about Disastrous, Shameful Oil Spill Endangers Economy, Wildlife In Gulf States
Utah LIV Randy Miller: Why I’m an Independent
by Randy Miller, Utah League of Independent Voters Well, I was born that way. We all were. Partisanship, like its cousin Prejudice, is learned. I was 20 years old serving as a Mormon missionary in North Dakota when Ross Perot ran for (and nearly won) President of the United States. I did not vote that year. Missionaries are discouraged from watching television and from … [Read more...] about Utah LIV Randy Miller: Why I’m an Independent
Do Americans and Russians Think Chinese are ‘Idiots?’: Global Times, China
Is it reasonable for the United States and Russia to ask China and other nuclear weapons states to disarm, when Washington and Moscow retain the capacity to destroy the earth '49 times over'? According to this editorial from China's state-controlled Global Times, before asking Beijing to disarm, the U.S. and Russia had better cut their nuclear stockpiles to match … [Read more...] about Do Americans and Russians Think Chinese are ‘Idiots?’: Global Times, China
No Love Between Press And President
A survey of correspondents covering the White House concludes they have a "surprisingly hostile relationship -- as contentious on a day-to-day basis as any between press and president in the past decade." Gee, after listening to Fox's Bill O'Reilly for years I thought the liberal left wing mainstream press was in the hands body and soul of the Democrats and particularly … [Read more...] about No Love Between Press And President
Oil Spill: Like Exxon Valdez with Katrina-like Political Implications?
The mega-big oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico has now sparked predictions that it could end up being even worse than 1989's record-setting Exxon Valdez oil spill off Alaska's coast -- and if not handled correctly turn out to be a political problem for President Barack Obama's own. Talk radio political culture maven Rush Limbaugh was quick to immediately call it "Obama's Katrina" … [Read more...] about Oil Spill: Like Exxon Valdez with Katrina-like Political Implications?
Arizona Overthrows Media Darling Paris Hilton
While perusing the blogosphere today, I noticed about two-thirds of all posting titles include the word Arizona. It seems Arizona is the new healthcare or Paris Hilton. By the way, since I just used the words Paris Hilton, my blog will be linked to about fifty more sites. With this in mind, I’d also like to say Alec Baldwin, Steve Jobs, Lebron James, Glenn Beck, and Acacia … [Read more...] about Arizona Overthrows Media Darling Paris Hilton
If David Gregory Won’t Fact Check Meet the Press, These College Students Will (Guest Voice)
If David Gregory won't fact check Meet the Press, these college students will by Simon Owens "People can fact-check Meet the Press every week on their own terms," Meet the Press' David Gregory told the Washington Post's Howard Kurtz, shrugging off the suggestion that the Sunday show should follow the lead of ABC's 'This Week,' which recently received heaps of praise for … [Read more...] about If David Gregory Won’t Fact Check Meet the Press, These College Students Will (Guest Voice)
Arizona Flag
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Arizona Flag
Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition!
Goldman Sachs is once again in the gun-sights of federal law enforcement, as federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation on top of the S.E.C.'s civil suit against Goldman Sachs. Federal prosecutors are notoriously political creatures, and in light of the populist mood gripping the nation at this point, it is understandable that some U.S. Attorneys will want to … [Read more...] about Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition!
Arizona Moves To Amend New Immigration Law
Just a week after Governor Jan Brewer(R) signed Arizona’s new immigration law, legislators are moving to amend the most controversial provisions. The bill as originally passed and signed provided that race or ethnicity could not be the “sole” reason for law enforcement to suspect illegal presence in the country before requesting proof of legal presence. It allowed racial … [Read more...] about Arizona Moves To Amend New Immigration Law
The ‘Out-of-Context-Quote’ Award
The award is shared this week by Michelle Malkin and Scott Johnson. Both jumped on the following thought from the President, spoken Wednesday when he was in Quincy, Illinois: I think at some point you have made enough money. First, if Malkin and Johnson are going to put quotation marks around comments made by anyone, they should quote the actual words, which (according … [Read more...] about The ‘Out-of-Context-Quote’ Award
When Republicans Embraced Federal Power
The first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln, was not afraid to unleash the federal government on a bold project. And no, in this case, I'm not talking about keeping the union together. In his case, I'm referring to Lincoln's decision to sign into law a bill to boost the construction of a transcontintental railroad. Of course, Lincoln shouldn't get all the credit. … [Read more...] about When Republicans Embraced Federal Power
Burning Issue
The campaign mantra of "Drill, baby, drill" has morphed back into its 1960's civil-rights antecedent of "Burn, baby, burn" as the Coast Guard OKs controlled fires to slow 5000 gallons of oil a day spewing from an exploded rig to menace wildlife and fishing industries along the Gulf Coast. During the VP debate, Sarah Palin lectured Joe Biden when he minimized the importance … [Read more...] about Burning Issue