I am not very computer savvy, nor “Twitter,” “Facebook,” or other social-networking-sites-savvy. However, at the insistence of my “kids,” I joined Facebook. I use Facebook sparingly, mainly to look at photos of relatives and friends and, being concerned about privacy, I have kept my “Profile” very lean and my posting very limited. On the other hand, I notice that many … [Read more...] about Facebook and Privacy
Quote of the Day: Earth to Obama…Bipartisanship has Failed
In contrast to some who are arguing that President Barack Obama needs to win over the center and somehow shake some bipartisanship into 21st century America's political culture, some others argue that bipartisanship has failed, Obama has hurt himself for coming across as a political wimp who's easy to be rolled and that he has to start to show a more ideologically principled … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Earth to Obama…Bipartisanship has Failed
Tired Old Terrorists
This week brings intimations of mortality from Osama bin Laden and Carlos the Jackal, two aging terrorists who achieved reknown by cutting short the lives of countless unknown others in pursuit of their ideology. The mastermind of 9/11 is reduced to making an audiotape to hitchhike on the "accomplishment" of the 23-year-old loser who couldn't find his way to the lavatory to … [Read more...] about Tired Old Terrorists
The Final Nail In John Edwards’ Political Coffin
Andrew Young's book is reportedly devastating -- revealing Edwards to be even more of a sleaze than even tabloid coverage indicated. … [Read more...] about The Final Nail In John Edwards’ Political Coffin
The Adventures Of Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant (Episode I: Two Guys Share)
Morning Mr. B. What can I do you for today? Shoe shine? Trim? Towel after a sit down? Got some new Esquires in yesterday. The latest Economist is on the rack in stall 8. No, Selig. Thanks, though. Just came in to brush my hair. Get away from it all for a few minutes. Heavy is the head, sir. Heavy is the head. You can say that again, Selig, Would you believe it? … [Read more...] about The Adventures Of Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant (Episode I: Two Guys Share)
China to Ban Eating Cats and Dogs
The old joke has been that in China when they walk their dog they really wok their dog. And catsup might have real cat. But no more: From serving it with turtle to stewing it with snake, China has savoured the delights of dog and cat meat for thousands of years. But now, the country known for its experimental culinary traditions could be about to end a centuries-old custom … [Read more...] about China to Ban Eating Cats and Dogs
Apple Tablet Day
It may turn out that the reason I'm so ho-hum about the Apple tablet -- the iSlate? -- to be unveiled at a high-profile press event today (starting at 10 a.m. Pacific) is that it's more about content than it is about technology: Apple’s goal is to offer a new platform for content creators to reinvent books, magazines and online content — in addition to offering a new avenue … [Read more...] about Apple Tablet Day
Obama: The sky is falling!
A few days ago, I took issue with my esteemed co-blogger for describing objections to the Citizens United ruling as unfathomable. Now let me turn around and challenge the rhetorical fireworks display that President Obama put together. In his weekly radio address, the President declared, This ruling opens the floodgates for an unlimited amount of special interest money … [Read more...] about Obama: The sky is falling!
The Press Was Met
Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett met with direct resistance from David Gregory when she claimed that the president had turned the economy around:Let's, let's just remember where we were a year ago, David. We were losing 700,000 jobs a month. We were in the middle of the worst economic meltdown in our nation's history. Our financial system was on the brink of collapse. We had … [Read more...] about The Press Was Met
The United States Makes a ‘Military Base’ Out of Haiti: El Sol de Mexico, Mexico
Much to the consternation of the United States, there are large numbers of people on the Latin American left who are certain that U.S. forces on the ground in the ill-fated country of Haiti are up to no good. So what is their reasoning in making such a charge? For the El Sol de Mexico, Miguel Angel Ferrer writes in part: Now, however, under the pretext of … [Read more...] about The United States Makes a ‘Military Base’ Out of Haiti: El Sol de Mexico, Mexico
Why The Anger At Tebow For Choosing ?
In case you've missed it there is a brewing controversy over a coming Super Bowl ad featuring college football star Tim Tebow and his mother. The ad is paid for by a conservative religious group (Focus on The Family) and recounts the fact that when Mrs. Tebow was pregnant with Tim that she got sick with dystenery and was advised to abort the fetus. For personal religious … [Read more...] about Why The Anger At Tebow For Choosing ?
What a Wonderful World
It's hard to really feel the truth of this much (or most) of the time -- which is why it's good to be reminded: … [Read more...] about What a Wonderful World
FCC to Google, Why That “Equipment Recovery Fee”?
The FCC is asking the major wireless carriers — AT&T, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless — to explain their Early Termination Fees. And from Google, they want to know why it's charging an "Equipment Recovery Fee" for the Nexus One, over and above the ETF charged by T-Mobile: Google’s introduction of the Nexus One handset presents consumers with new options for … [Read more...] about FCC to Google, Why That “Equipment Recovery Fee”?
Americans ‘Blind’ to ‘Extraordinary Progress’ Under President Obama: Estadao of Brazil
Why has President Obama fallen short after his first year in office? According to Brazilian newspaper Estadao, it all comes down to a failure to communicate. Estadao's editorial on the president's first year in office says in part: Cerebral, averse to confrontation, forgetful that the political polarization of the United States is profound and long-lasting, and … [Read more...] about Americans ‘Blind’ to ‘Extraordinary Progress’ Under President Obama: Estadao of Brazil
Only 35 Subscribers to Newsday’s Paid Website After Three Months
The big news recently was that the New York Times let it be known that in the future it's website will llikely be a paid website. No more news freebies for Internet surfers. The wave of the future? If Newsday's experience is any indication, then it won't put food on the Times' owners' table, although it might buy a few cups of coffee at Starbucks: In late October, … [Read more...] about Only 35 Subscribers to Newsday’s Paid Website After Three Months
Higginbotham’s Recusal Opinion and the Politically-Active Jew
Judge A. Leon Higginbotham is one of the more prominent figures in American history, known primarily as one of the earliest Black federal judges and a sterling advocate for civil rights. Once, in a case called Pennsylvania v. Local Union 542, Int'l Union of Operating Eng'rs, these qualities resulted in defendants in an employment discrimination action to request he recuse … [Read more...] about Higginbotham’s Recusal Opinion and the Politically-Active Jew
Anti-ACORN Activist Arrested in Alleged Bugging of Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu’s Office
Is the bar about to be lowered again on what is acceptable research, journalism and opinion-based film? The news that a famous anti-ACORN conservative activist popular with Fox News and conservative websites was arrested while allegedly trying to bug Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu's office takes these issues to a higher -- or lower -- level. It'll be interested to see how … [Read more...] about Anti-ACORN Activist Arrested in Alleged Bugging of Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu’s Office
Obama and Democrats on Health Care Reform (Guest Cartoonist)
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 Obama and Democrats on Health Care Reform (Guest Cartoonist)
Andy Dick
Is (fill in the missing word...) (But such is how some people can make big bucks in 21st century America..) … [Read more...] about Andy Dick
John Yoo’s Secret Class
It turns out that Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo’s spring semester California Constitution class is being held in an undisclosed location: Yoo, who has been criticized for memos he wrote under the Bush administration justifying alleged torture practices, was scheduled to begin his first class of the semester Tuesday night and is the only professor in the law school whose … [Read more...] about John Yoo’s Secret Class