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Both Parties Gearing Up To Use SCOTUS Nomination For Political Gain
As the Obama Administration makes public its short list of potential nominees to replace John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court, politicians on both sides of the aisle are preparing to politicize the nomination. Republicans have been clear since Steven’s retirement that they will not rule out a filibuster. It is widely expected that they will attempt to portray any nominee … [Read more...] about Both Parties Gearing Up To Use SCOTUS Nomination For Political Gain
Sarah Palin Rakes In Big Bucks Since July: $12 Million
Sarah Palin is piling in the money: Pundits can debate the political costs and benefits of Sarah Palin's decision to step down as Alaska governor, but the monetary advantages of leaving her $125,000-a-year public service post are beyond dispute. Since leaving office at the end of July 2009, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee has brought in at least 100 times … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Rakes In Big Bucks Since July: $12 Million
Why Adobe and Apple are Bypassing Traditional Media Outlets to Wage War in the Blogosphere (Guest Voice)
Why Adobe and Apple are Bypassing Traditional Media Outlets to Wage War in the Blogosphere by Simon Owens When Steve Jobs responds to a random person's email -- an event occurring more frequently of late -- the sender is usually shocked that such a tech titan has reached into his mailbag to pluck his message from the ether and deem it worthy of a reply. But Greg Slepak had … [Read more...] about Why Adobe and Apple are Bypassing Traditional Media Outlets to Wage War in the Blogosphere (Guest Voice)
Tiger Woods Is back
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First, Fix the Flaws
Politically speaking, I don't care if you're left, right, or straight up the middle. Whoever and whatever you are, you simply have to cringe when you read this article. In a new report, the Congressional Research Service says the law may have significant unintended consequences for the “personal health insurance coverage” of senators, representatives and their staff … [Read more...] about First, Fix the Flaws
Krugman on the climate apocalypse
I have a big tent policy when it comes to global warming. I'm a long, long way from being an expert, so I'll take anyone's opinion seriously, even if they are widely suspected of being ideological or partisan hacks. Which is my back-handed way of saying that I'm about to take Paul Krugman seriously, even though I would only do so under exceptional circumstances. Here's the … [Read more...] about Krugman on the climate apocalypse
Bart Stupak, Moderate Martyr?
I disagree with David Brooks' comments from late last week: JIM LEHRER: What about the announcement today by Bart Stupak, the moderate Democrat from Michigan... DAVID BROOKS: Right. JIM LEHRER: ... who said he is not going to run again? Of course, he was very much involved in the abortion issue during the debate. Should he be seen as a victim of the health care reform … [Read more...] about Bart Stupak, Moderate Martyr?
For Old Times Sake, It’s Powell vs. Rangel For The Hearts Of Harlem
I had a flashback in time when I read the news that Adam Clayton Powell IV was challenging incumbent Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) for the congressional seat in New York's Harlem. When I was growing up in an all-white suburb of Laguna Beach,. Calif., the most visual and controversial member of Congress was Adam Clayton Powell Jr., IV's father. I would relish reading his … [Read more...] about For Old Times Sake, It’s Powell vs. Rangel For The Hearts Of Harlem
Glenn Beck Inc.
I just read Forbes on-line in-depther on Glenn Beck, the entertainer/pop-culturalist who parlayed attention deficit disorder into a financial empire as one of America's top talk show hosts. I admit my bewilderment why so many cling to his every word while the rest of us think he is certified insane. Beck is the reincarnation in real life of the fictional television news … [Read more...] about Glenn Beck Inc.
Russia and America Call for ‘Universal Nuclear Disarmament’: Kommersant, Russia
So what are the Russians saying about the newly-signed START Treaty with the United States? According to Vladimir Solovyev of the Russian newspaper Kommersant, major breakthroughs have been made in cutting nuclear arms and cracking down on Iran. And given the obvious good chemistry between Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev, the article suggests that this may be only the … [Read more...] about Russia and America Call for ‘Universal Nuclear Disarmament’: Kommersant, Russia
The Currency Bubble (Guest Voice)
The Currency Bubble by Martha Randolph Carr One of the bigger obstacles to the US economy gaining substantial numbers of jobs is the battle over valuation of currency among different nations. The amount a currency is valued at is largely tied to the strength of their economy but it’s possible for individual countries to manipulate the pricing in either direction so that … [Read more...] about The Currency Bubble (Guest Voice)
Scott Brown Joins Democrats to Help Jobless Benefits Advance in Senate
Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown better brace himself for more GOPers demanding refunds and perhaps a swipe or two from powerful talk show hosts: he was one of four Republicans to join with Democrats to move to extend jobless benefits. What's going on here? Brown still probably hasn't gone over the line for many Republicans, but he clearly intends not to be a lockstep talk … [Read more...] about Scott Brown Joins Democrats to Help Jobless Benefits Advance in Senate
East Europeans Shudder at Better U.S.-Russia Ties: Le Figaro, France
Not everyone is pleased with the nuclear rapprochement between the United States and Russia. According to this article by Maurin Picard of France's Le Figaro, Eastern Europeans are looking on with a mixture of frustration and dread, as it appears to some that the NATO membership they obtained at such cost appears to be dropping in value. For Le Figaro, Maurin Picard writes … [Read more...] about East Europeans Shudder at Better U.S.-Russia Ties: Le Figaro, France
Who’s to Blame for Growing Criticism of Catholic Church for Child Abuse?
According to a Bishop, why the Jews of course. A mini-firestorm has erupted over the comments and the Bishop has denied them: A furious transatlantic row has erupted over quotes that were attributed to a retired Italian bishop, which suggested that Jews were behind the current criticism of the Catholic church's record on tackling clerical sex abuse. A website quoted … [Read more...] about Who’s to Blame for Growing Criticism of Catholic Church for Child Abuse?
Israeli Military To Begin Mass Deportations of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank
No matter how appalling Israel's Palestinian policies are, they can always get worse. And they always do: … [Read more...] about Israeli Military To Begin Mass Deportations of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank
Vacant Bench — Vicious Battle
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My Kingdom for a Moderate?
Clive Crook is making way too much sense: A moderate and intelligent opposition to the Democrats’ policies is badly needed. Apparently, nobody in the Republican party aims to provide it. Republican leaders seem intent on presenting the party’s angriest, most stupid and least tolerant face. Some leading Republicans who are moderate by temperament and conviction – John … [Read more...] about My Kingdom for a Moderate?
Tiger Tale With Two Endings
The golf at the Masters this weekend was as exciting as hitting a ball into a hole can be, but the morality play starring Tiger Woods was fascinating in more complex ways. The fallen hero did not achieve redemption with his clubs and came away unsatisfied, saying "I enter events to win--I didn't get that done," and now is taking "time off" to "reevaluate this." "This" may … [Read more...] about Tiger Tale With Two Endings
In Ohio, No Insiders Need Apply (Guest Voice)
GAMBIER, Ohio -- Ohio's U.S. Senate campaign offers an excellent preview of what this fall's midterm elections will be like: Everyone in the race wants to be an outsider, everyone pledges to break with politics as usual, and everyone is talking about jobs. Those running against Washington include Republican Rob Portman, even though he was elected to Congress in 1993 … [Read more...] about In Ohio, No Insiders Need Apply (Guest Voice)