Since despite having angered President Obama, the Israelis have succeeded in rejecting his demand that they halt settlements on Palestinian land, is it time the Palestinians took a page from Israel's book and anger President Obama as well? According to K. Selim of Algeria's Le Quotidien d’Oran, by failing to reject Obama's request to have his photo taken with Israeli Leader … [Read more...] about Like Israelis, It’s Time for Palestinians to ‘Anger’ Obama: Le Quotidien d’Oran of Algeria
Failed attempts at politically correct toys
There is some strong language at the link, so don't click if you're easily offended, but sometimes you wonder "What the hell were they thinking???" An Obama sock monkey toy, who thought that was a good idea? Cracked.com: 7 Hilariously Failed Attempts at Politically Correct Toys --- UPDATE: Now Time Magazine is getting in the act: Top 10 dubious … [Read more...] about Failed attempts at politically correct toys
No Disproportionate Decline in Jewish Support for Obama Over Mideast Policies
A new Gallup poll reveals that Pres. Obama's Jewish support is the strongest of any other non-Hispanic white religious grouping: … [Read more...] about No Disproportionate Decline in Jewish Support for Obama Over Mideast Policies
Brooks declares war on talk radio
David Brooks' column this morning is a guns-blazing assault on Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and the rest of the conservative talk radio-sphere. As Pete noted earlier, Brooks also has harsh words for those Republicans who ignorantly overestimate the influence of Limbaugh & Co. Let the record also show that Brooks is no more fond of "cynical Democrats, who love to … [Read more...] about Brooks declares war on talk radio
Say it three times, “There’s no place like home”
I've been off the network for almost two weeks now, while my wife and I were in the process of moving into our new home in Northwest DC. This move will mark the end of an era. I've packed up and moved almost every 12 months since graduating from college ten years ago. Now, I've found a place where I hope to live for ten or twenty years or longer. For the moment, it … [Read more...] about Say it three times, “There’s no place like home”
Hey! Who’s Troubling You Honey?
On my way back from a trip abroad, I generally try to pick up the best honey for my close relations. During the past decade I have been hearing that the supply of honey may become scarce with the bees vanishing at an alarming rate. It's a question that has baffled the worlds of agriculture and science – what is it that has caused the mysterious deaths of honey bees all over … [Read more...] about Hey! Who’s Troubling You Honey?
Common Decency and the Rule of Law v. Roman Polanski and the Hollywood Elite
I think Ed Morrissey is right, more or less, that a "Left-Right consensus" is "building on Polanski." I say "more or less" because I think that formulation oversimplifies the situation somewhat. It isn't so much that both liberals and conservatives are coming out against Polanski and his apologists, it's that pretty much everyone with a modicum of common decency and respect for … [Read more...] about Common Decency and the Rule of Law v. Roman Polanski and the Hollywood Elite
Was August The Peak Of The “Recovery?”
Many economic measures for September have been released the last two days and they are all worse than August. Manufacturing activity still expanded slightly but at a slower rate than August. [Note: it says fell but that means the number went down. It was still above 50, signaling expansion. I hate their terminology as it was saying it "rose" six months ago when it went from 40 … [Read more...] about Was August The Peak Of The “Recovery?”
A Dour-ing Dow
For months the stock market has resembled a smoker who knows it's time to quit but can't give up the weed just yet. For this smoker there's always some occasion that seems to require one more butt. A stress situation that can only be met with a smoke. That cup of morning coffee, or the after dinner nicotine closer. Or being with someone else doing the drag you can't watch … [Read more...] about A Dour-ing Dow
Chicago Eliminated From 2016 Olympics
The Olympic Committee has voted to eliminate two cities from contention for the 2016 Olympics. Tokyo, Japan Chicago, Illinois. Chicago was actually the first to go, followed by Tokyo This leaves Madrid and Rio, with Rio being a favorite as there has never been an Olympics in South America. Madrid however does have a good set of facilities ready so they should not be … [Read more...] about Chicago Eliminated From 2016 Olympics
Long Live the Public Option!
Sen. Tom Harkin: "We will have a bill on the president's desk before Christmas, a health-reform bill. It will have a lot of good stuff in it. It will have a lot of prevention and wellness programs in there that I've been fighting for. And it will have a public option... The question of if it doesn't isn't even an option." Plus, Republicans won't be involved in putting a bill … [Read more...] about Long Live the Public Option!
Why Talk Radio Political Culture Conservatives are “Winning” and will Win
Democrats may be aghast, some independent voters may be stunned, and traditional Republican conservatives truly descended from Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater may talk about needing to reverse the demonization tide. But Neal Gabler writing in the L.A. Times contends that 21st century conservatism is now akin to religion -- and that compromise will not only do no good but … [Read more...] about Why Talk Radio Political Culture Conservatives are “Winning” and will Win
Roman Polanski and Hollywood
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Roman Polanski and Hollywood
The GOP and Its Wrongly Crowned Kings
If you see a spade, call it a spade. David Brooks does. The money graph: Over the years, I have asked many politicians what happens when Limbaugh and his colleagues attack. The story is always the same. Hundreds of calls come in. The receptionists are miserable. But the numbers back home do not move. There is no effect on the favorability rating or the re-election … [Read more...] about The GOP and Its Wrongly Crowned Kings
Barack and Michelle Obama Address International Olympic Committee
Here's Part 1 and Part II of Fox News video now up on You Tube of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama making their pitch to the Olympic committee for Chicago as the 2016 Olympics city: Here's the text of Obama's comments. Here's the text of Michelle Obama's comments. FOOTNOTE: My satellite radio (the device that lets me escape regular talk radio) … [Read more...] about Barack and Michelle Obama Address International Olympic Committee
Letterman Sex, Extortion, Arrest & Review
The video: And extortion: A CBS News employee is under arrest for trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. And arrest: In a statement late Thursday, the network said: "CBS was made aware of an ongoing police … [Read more...] about Letterman Sex, Extortion, Arrest & Review
Letterman, Landgrabs and Lincoln, Oh My!
Because of a scheduling conflict yesterday, we've had to push back the line-up for our weekly show, Mid Stream Radio, to Friday morning at 10 am eastern. (An ungodly 7 am pacific.) We'll be picking apart the fast breaking, though likely irrelevant David Letterman sexual affairs story, as well as a little reported attempt at a federal landgrab in Utah. If there's time we'll look … [Read more...] about Letterman, Landgrabs and Lincoln, Oh My!
Casinos, Behavioral Tracking and You
I was listening to an old episode of one of my favorite NPR shows and podcasts, Radio Lab. The topic was how we choose and it featured a fascinating and highly disturbing story that has relevance to anyone involved in the Internet today. It turns out that in the world of gambling, the casino chain Harrah’s is the undisputed leader. The reason? All visitors must first join a … [Read more...] about Casinos, Behavioral Tracking and You
Mahatma Gandhi & Seven “Deadly Sins”
Today - October 2 - is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's (or Mahatma Gandhi's) birth anniversary . Gandhi once said that if we are not careful then seven "deadly sins" will destroy us. They are: a) "Wealth Without Work"; b) "Pleasure Without Conscience"; c) "Knowledge Without Character; d) Commerce (Business) Without Morality (Ethics); e) Science Without Humanity; f) Religion … [Read more...] about Mahatma Gandhi & Seven “Deadly Sins”
JFK’s Court Jester
Paul B. Fay Jr., who died this week at 91, was a crony so close that John F. Kennedy appointed him Undersecretary of the Navy over the protests of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. The role of Red Fay, as everyone called him, in Kennedy's life was much more personal than political. Sons of Irish-American wealth who had met in the Navy during World War II, they bonded to … [Read more...] about JFK’s Court Jester