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
Who Should Win The Google Fiber Contest?
It's been a bonanza for public relations folks who can dream up zany stunts that feed the our news media's thirst for "man bites dog" stories. Google reported Friday that they had received more than 1,100 community responses to the broadband fiber request for information (RFI) and more than 194,000 responses from individuals. The company dashed a bit of cold water on those … [Read more...] about Who Should Win The Google Fiber Contest?
Chavez arrests last opposition media chief
Hugo Chavez has tightened control over the Venezuelan media with the arrest of Guillermo Zuloaga in an airport today. Zuloaga is the owner of Globovision, the only remaining anti-Chavez channel operating since RCTV was booted from Venezuelan airwaves in 2007. The crime of Zuloaga? He made remarks "offensive to the President" when he said that Chavez was suppressing free speech … [Read more...] about Chavez arrests last opposition media chief
Driving with an Obama/Biden Bumper Sticker Can Be Dangerous
This incident happened in Nashville, Tennessee: … [Read more...] about Driving with an Obama/Biden Bumper Sticker Can Be Dangerous
French Rally to Side of Texas Man Facing Execution: France Info, France
Hank Skinner, on death row in Texas since 1995, was given a stay of execution by the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday. Just 45 minutes before he was scheduled to die, the court decided to rule on whether to approve a DNA test that will prove his innocence or guilt. According to this article from France Info, Mr. Skinner has been aided by the French - and specifically his … [Read more...] about French Rally to Side of Texas Man Facing Execution: France Info, France
Earth To Planet Obama — Rescuing Drowning Homeowners A Hoax
The Obama administration can't get it through its fat heads that helping homeowners from losing their homes does not work. But it keeps trying and praying something might. As they say in New Jersey, forgetaboutit. Every time the government offers help to the homeowner or his lender, the people who President Obama is wont to say -- those playing by the rules -- get … [Read more...] about Earth To Planet Obama — Rescuing Drowning Homeowners A Hoax
Police Confirm Gas Line at Democratic Congressman’s Relative’s House Deliberately Cut
Do we need any more proof now of how perilous the American political "debate" slipperly slope is becoming? Albemarle County fire marshals and the FBI have confirmed that the gas line cut at Congressman Tom Perriello's brother's house was cut intentional. The vandalism was discovered by the Perriellos, who returned to the home in Peacock Hill near Ivy, smelled gas and … [Read more...] about Police Confirm Gas Line at Democratic Congressman’s Relative’s House Deliberately Cut
Bruce Bartlett, David Frum, and the Closing of the Conservative Mind
Bruce Bartlett has had a long career in Republican politics. He worked for Ron Paul and Jack Kemp. He was a fellow at the Heritage Foundation. He was a senior policy analyst in the Reagan White House, working for Gary Bauer, later a Treasury official under Bush I. He worked at the Cato Institute. Starting in 1993, he was with the right-wing National Center for Policy … [Read more...] about Bruce Bartlett, David Frum, and the Closing of the Conservative Mind
Roman Polanski Still Fighting To Avoid Justice
Convicted sex offender Roman Polanski’s latest film, The Ghost Writer, is now in release to good, but less than rave reviews. The movie, about the ghost writing of an autobiography for a former British Prime Minister, is a dark mystery starring Pierce Brosnan as the fictional former PM, Adam Lang. Meanwhile, Polanski himself remains under house arrest in Switzerland after … [Read more...] about Roman Polanski Still Fighting To Avoid Justice
Breaking: South Korean Ship Sinking After Explosion, Possibly Due To North Korean Torpedo Attack
Fox: The South Korean navy reportedly shot at unidentified ships near North Korea and is investigating whether a sinking ship in its navy was hit with a torpedo near the maritime border with the communist North. AP: Earlier Friday, North Korea's military threatened "unpredictable strikes," including a nuclear attack, in anger over a report that South Korea and the U.S. … [Read more...] about Breaking: South Korean Ship Sinking After Explosion, Possibly Due To North Korean Torpedo Attack
The Government Thinks That Major Wall Street Players Are Defrauding Municipalities
There has long been evidence to support the claim of collusion to rip off the taxpayers by treating municipal bonds far harsher than corporate (a few years ago the ratings agencies got a lot of heat for this and it looked like action was about to be taken by multiple AGs, but then the financial crisis derailed it) but this is the first leak that the government has a criminal … [Read more...] about The Government Thinks That Major Wall Street Players Are Defrauding Municipalities
Frum’s Fall a Telling Blow to Pragmatism on the Right
Would the last intellectual conservative to leave Washington please turn out the lights? The fall of AEI senior Fellow David Frum is not only a loss for intellectual conservatism, but a warning to conservative apostates everywhere that tolerance for opposing viewpoints on the right in the Age of Obama will not be a paying proposition. The previous firing of Bruce Bartlett, … [Read more...] about Frum’s Fall a Telling Blow to Pragmatism on the Right
Getting Started (Guest Cartoon)
This guest cartoon is by Sarjex, who describes herself as “a lonely little wingnut in the crazy liberal mecca of San Francisco.” … [Read more...] about Getting Started (Guest Cartoon)
The Legacy of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh (Guest Voice)
Analysis: The Legacy of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh by Jonathan Spyer * Wherever departed Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh is now, he is presumably enjoying the considerable trouble the nature of his exit is causing his Israeli enemies. The British decision to expel an unnamed Israeli diplomat following the conclusion of an investigation into the alleged use by Israel of cloned … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh (Guest Voice)