The former First Lady and First Mom has been admitted to the hospital for tests after not feeling well for a week or so. Best wishes for a quick recovery … [Read more...] about Barbara Bush Hospitalized
Pregnant Woman Tasered For No Reason At All? No Problem!
I really cannot think of anything to add that would improve on what Digby has written about this barbarity, so I will just quote from her post, which opens with an extended quote from the news article: … [Read more...] about Pregnant Woman Tasered For No Reason At All? No Problem!
Good Times in Appalachia
This evening the NCAA basketball world featured a rematch of the Hatfield-McCoy feud, pitting West Virginia's finest against those of Kentucky. Mountaineer native Bob Huggins led his team to a surprise upset of the Kentucky Wildcats and the team's first trip to the Final Four since 1959. Just a bit south here in East Tennessee folks are jumping for joy as our own Tennessee … [Read more...] about Good Times in Appalachia
Quote of the Day: Proof of the Double Standard On Recess Appointments
Here is the Quote of the Day, Month, Year, Decade -- the quintessential reason of why independent voters stay independent voters when they see evidence of the double standards partisans use to justify whipped up outrage that was missing when their side indulged in the same political behavior that they once deemed acceptable. You'd think that Arizona Senator John McCain -- … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Proof of the Double Standard On Recess Appointments
We’ve Seen These Faces Before
A WaPo columnist whose name I hadn't heard before -- Colbert I. King -- has this to say about the anti-government, anti-Obama, anti-health care reform violence we've been seeing: … [Read more...] about We’ve Seen These Faces Before
Obama Makes 15 Recess Appointments: Another Sign of a Political Style “Shift”?
A lot of pundits (old and new) will soon be writing about whether there is a "new" Barack Obama who is starting to show a willingness to use the power of his office -- a willinessness many of his supporters had started to feel he was lacking. The latest big development: the White House announced that he's making 15 recess appointments after hitting a brickwall in many cases due … [Read more...] about Obama Makes 15 Recess Appointments: Another Sign of a Political Style “Shift”?
Eat Food Grown Locally — If You Can Find Any
As the son of a farmer, I am all too familiar with the laws of supply and demand involving perishable food products. Even the most urbane of city dwellers know the freshest foods are purchased at their neighborhood farmers market or food co-op or, with luck, one of the remaining mom and pop butcher shops. In a half century of growing vegetables, my dad was lucky enough to … [Read more...] about Eat Food Grown Locally — If You Can Find Any
Political Law Suits: States vs. U.S.
I don't doubt the political sincerity of 14 states suing the feds challenging the constitutionality of the insurance mandate provision in the new health reform law. It is the legal premise I find wanting and deliciously ironic. Let me describe it in this framework. These state attorneys general are betting on a 100-1 horse gambling that years of precedent will be overlooked … [Read more...] about Political Law Suits: States vs. U.S.
Spare Me The Competance, Amuse Me Instead
Let's be honest. The problems governments face in this country, at both the national and local levels, are beyond solution. Nationally, we'll not only never pay off Washington's debt, as soon as rates rise we'll have to barter our few remaining real assets for new higher speed printing presses just to service the interest payments. We may get out of Iraq or Afghanistan one of … [Read more...] about Spare Me The Competance, Amuse Me Instead
Quote of the Day: Why Is Obama Treating Netanyano So Rudely
Amid a spate of news reports saying President Barack Obama treated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rudely during the Israeli P.M.'s recent trip there has been a spate of speculation as to why. But the most intriguing theory comes from Glenn Reynolds, aka InstaPundit: But it’s also possible — I’d say likely — that there’s something else going on. I think Obama expects … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Why Is Obama Treating Netanyano So Rudely
Watching Sausages (Guest Voice)
Watching Sausages by Will Durst Otto von Bismarck said, “Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.” Sausages? We would have loved to have seen some sausages. We would have killed for sausages. As any Wisconsin boy can tell you, sausages cooked indirectly over mesquite coals until crispy blistered, then slathered with Stadium Sauce and nestled in … [Read more...] about Watching Sausages (Guest Voice)
Marijuana Legalization in California: Doobie or Not Doobie?
Doobie or Not Doobie? by David Goodloe It may be an issue whose time has come. And, if that is the case, there may be no more appropriate place for it than California. Voters in that state will decide in November whether to legalize and regulate marijuana use, an issue that has come before voters in other states in other election years but has always failed. In 2010, … [Read more...] about Marijuana Legalization in California: Doobie or Not Doobie?
Tea Party and GOP
John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. CORRECTION: The wrong cartoon was posted earlier. This is the correct one. We regret the error. … [Read more...] about Tea Party and GOP
Palin Campaigning for McCain: Test of her Clout?
Arizona Sen. John McCain remains in a tough primary battle in his home state. He is not the darling of the poweful conservative talk show hosts who can motivate listeners to cast votes, work for a candidate or donate money. Conservatives distrust him. Many independents and moderates don't trust him any more, either. So who ya gonna call? Sarah Palin. The reuniting of the … [Read more...] about Palin Campaigning for McCain: Test of her Clout?
Radio on the Road
I'm heading out for another 12 hour barnstorming run on the campaign trail so Mid Stream Radio won't be in its usual slot this morning. But fear not, because my partner in crime, Cindy the Lady Logician will be filling in with Ladies Logic Radio at 10 am eastern to fill you in on the political news and views of the week. Join in for the always lively online chat. And if I'm … [Read more...] about Radio on the Road
U.S. is No Help to Mexico in Combating Drug Mafias: La Jornada, Mexico
From what we've been able to gather from the Mexican press this week, there is precious little confidence in Washington's promises to help overcome a drug and crime crisis that threatens the foundations of that country's government. On Thursday, we posted a story from Mexico's El Universal headlined Mexicans Doubtful of U.S. Commitment to Drug War. Today we post this … [Read more...] about U.S. is No Help to Mexico in Combating Drug Mafias: La Jornada, Mexico
With Jim Bunning Gone, Tom Coburn Steps Up to the Plate
Somebody has to make sure millions of Americans don't get those unemployment benefits: … [Read more...] about With Jim Bunning Gone, Tom Coburn Steps Up to the Plate
Who Changed: Stupak or the Pro-Life Groups?
A short while ago, I commented on a thread about the rash of violence, threats, harassment and insults Democratic legislators have endured during the last few days as a direct result of their positions and votes on health care reform. This is part of my comment on the ordeal Representative Bart Stupak has been through because of the way he voted on the legislation: … [Read more...] about Who Changed: Stupak or the Pro-Life Groups?
Lawrence O’Donnell Interviews Marcelas Owens
I saw this yesterday, when it was aired: … [Read more...] about Lawrence O’Donnell Interviews Marcelas Owens
Stand Up For Your Confederate Southern Heritage
If you are a Southerner with Confederate ancestors, you are subjected to persecution and intimidation just because of your ethnic and national origins. But not to worry, because Kirk D. Lyons, an attorney working for an organization called the Southern Legal Resource Center, has your back: … [Read more...] about Stand Up For Your Confederate Southern Heritage