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Don’t Push Your Luck, Stupak
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Roundup
It was a busy blogging day today for me: Anti-Israel partisans were soundly defeated in their effort to convince the Norwegian NTNU to boycott Israel, as the university's executive board unanimously rejected the measure. Rhode Island's governor vetoed a bill which would have allowed domestic partners the right to dispose of their partner's remains. It's a slippery slope … [Read more...] about Roundup
Hugo Chavez: ‘Prepare for War … Colombia Now in U.S. Hands’ – Ultimas Noticias, Venezuela
As the Venezuela article we posted yesterday headlined If War Breaks Out, Venezuela's 'Fifth Column' Will Have to Be Confronted ably demonstrates, tensions - and paranoia - are increasing along the Venezuela-Colombia border. A few days ago during his weekly radio show Hello President, Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez told his country to 'prepare for war' against Colombia and … [Read more...] about Hugo Chavez: ‘Prepare for War … Colombia Now in U.S. Hands’ – Ultimas Noticias, Venezuela
Can We Please Just Tax the Churches Already?
One of the few fundamental rights in America which should never have really generated any controversy is the freedom of religion. On the surface, it seems pretty simple. In layman's terms, this is a country where you can follow any religion or none at all, as you see fit, and the government shall make no law, etc. etc. etc. And yet, I begin to wonder about the wisdom of the … [Read more...] about Can We Please Just Tax the Churches Already?
“Supporting the Troops,” Revisited
As is part of a great American tradition, a lot was said and written in honor of our veterans this past Veterans Day. And, as it has become customary during the past few years, a lot has also been said and written about our newest veterans, the troops who have served so honorably and bravely in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, as in past years, much has been said and written … [Read more...] about “Supporting the Troops,” Revisited
Happy Anniversary
It was ten years ago today that President Bill Clinton, egged on by one of those former Goldman Sachs honchos who gives himself to public service as Secretary of the Treasury, Robert Rubin, signed the bill that repealed the Glass-Steagull Act — the measure that separated investment and commercial banking. In the 1930s most everyone realized such a separation was needed to … [Read more...] about Happy Anniversary
More than Political Correctness or Victimhood at Work in Fort Hood Attack (Guest Voice)
More than Political Correctness or Victimhood at Work in Fort Hood Attack by Rick Moran We all like things to be simple. This is probably due to an evolutionary quirk that rewarded simpleminded hominids who didn't expend the enormous energy in calories that would have required us to think hard about something. The brain eats up about 40% of our caloric intake so it makes … [Read more...] about More than Political Correctness or Victimhood at Work in Fort Hood Attack (Guest Voice)
Ex-Miss California USA Carrie Prejean Flips Out On CNN’s Larry King
Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean lost her cool on CNN over a question, labels it "inappropriate" and takes off her microphone. A note to politicians, celebrities et. al: When you do an interview or broadcast and there is an elephant-in-the-room question the way to handle it isn't to walk off or turn off your microphone. As a longtime former reporter, I can attest … [Read more...] about Ex-Miss California USA Carrie Prejean Flips Out On CNN’s Larry King
News
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Clash of the Not-Quite Titans
And now for some amusing inside-the-Beltway gossip: A debate between Time's Joe Klein and New Republic's Jamie Kirchick spilled off the dais Tuesday into a hallway confrontation where Klein called the younger pundit a "dishonest [expletive]" and "[expletiving] propagandist." Leaning left, Klein was raised on the old media but is adjusting to the new. Leaning right, … [Read more...] about Clash of the Not-Quite Titans
Memphis, Veterans Day, F.B.I. and Matt Stover
I have been away for a little while but I have collected my thoughts about a few items that may make you want to hmmm... 1) Memphis is a great city. Beale Street has the best blues clubs in the country. Graceland was interesting but I have a question: Why is U.S. 51 named for Danny Thomas in town but Elvis Presley outside of Memphis? Is the King not good enough to have … [Read more...] about Memphis, Veterans Day, F.B.I. and Matt Stover
Dumping Dobbs: Good News for News
CNN has struck a blow for journalism on cable TV by forcing Lou Dobbs to take his "advocacy" elsewhere. Somewhere between the right-left divide of Fox News and MSNBC, the network has been comparatively fair-minded with the glaring exception of Dobbs, who occupied a unique spot of blowhard wrong-headedness on the political spectrum. When I started blogging in 2006, my … [Read more...] about Dumping Dobbs: Good News for News
2012
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Why Beau Biden Should Not Run
There has been considerable speculation that Delaware AG Beau Biden is having second thougths about running for the seat formerly held by his father VP Joe Biden. The speculation grew when Biden attended a major Democratic event but did not, as many expected, announce his candidacy. I think Biden would be wise to pass on the race in 2010. To begin with he would have a … [Read more...] about Why Beau Biden Should Not Run
Joe Lieberman, Hospital Orderly
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Don’t Let Abortion Destroy Health Care Reform (Guest Voice)
WASHINGTON -- For some years, Democrats have denounced parodies casting their party as utterly closed to the views of those who oppose abortion. Last weekend, Democrats proved conclusively that they are, indeed, a big tent -- and many in the ranks are furious. From the outraged comments of the abortion rights movement, you'd think that Rep. Bart Stupak's amendment to … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Abortion Destroy Health Care Reform (Guest Voice)
Why Should Public Dollars Pay for the Vanity of Old Men?
Digby is fed up with paying for Viagra: … [Read more...] about Why Should Public Dollars Pay for the Vanity of Old Men?
Afghan Flypaper
As Decision Day nears and the President considers four options for Afghanistan, a question hovers over his agonizing: Is it a war or an endless occupation? Will 30, 40 or even 80,000 troops stabilize an unstable country with a corrupt government or, when turmoil persists, stir rage and hatred at Americans for making their people's lives worse? We went in eight years ago … [Read more...] about Afghan Flypaper
The Scozzafava Meme
In all the stories about former GOP candidate Dede Scozzafava and why she pulled out the race, there has developed a certain meme as to why she did not win in a three way race: she was a bad candidate. In more than a few blog posts not only from her detractors, but from those who say they want a more expanded GOP, this meme has stuck and it even has an image, one of … [Read more...] about The Scozzafava Meme