Our political Quote of the Day comes from conservative talk show host Michael Medved who, in a detailed column and analysis on Town Hall, argues that if the Republicans want to make their way out of the national political wilderness they need to do two things: (1)embrace conservative ideas (2)moderate their tone to reach out to actually win over moderates. But, wait: when … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Republicans Need to Moderate Tone and Embrace Conservative Ideas
Britain: Looming Neo-Nazis’ Threat…
How much danger terrorists pose in Britain? "The campaign I am talking about is not being planned by Jihadis or fringe Irish nationalists but by white 'neo-Nazis' who want to murder Asians, black people, Jews and gays in the bizarre belief it will trigger a 'race war', says Johann Hari in The Independent. "The police are warning ever-more urgently that similar attacks seem … [Read more...] about Britain: Looming Neo-Nazis’ Threat…
Olympia Snowe Is the Wicked Witch, and She Should Be Melted
The above sentiment comes from Erick Erickson at RedState. Now, before I quote what he says, I want to point out the difference, for me as a strong liberal, between a conservative blogger with whom I completely and unequivocally disagree on this issue (and most others!), but who is nevertheless in possession of his sanity. There are actually many such, but I'm going to let Ed … [Read more...] about Olympia Snowe Is the Wicked Witch, and She Should Be Melted
“Mother Night: Learning to See in the Dark”
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Assuming Global Nuclear Disarmament, What Wars Would We Fear?
Yesterday I wrote a post questioning the need for so many countries in the 21st Century, particular vulgar, repressive military dictatorships, to have nuclear weapons. My premise was not the relative civility of non-nuclear nations vis-à-vis those that possessed nuclear weapons but the proper use of U.S. military power. However, many nice places can be found that have no … [Read more...] about Assuming Global Nuclear Disarmament, What Wars Would We Fear?
Teenage Heartthrob: Archie Magic Continues
When we were growing up, teenagers, especially girls in our extended family, were mostly Archie fans. These comic books, to be found scattered around in many teenage bedrooms, invited my occasional curiosity. Interestingly, the nearly 70-year-old Archie is still evergreen and his romantic pursuits still invite media spotlight. "That perennially teenage redhead from … [Read more...] about Teenage Heartthrob: Archie Magic Continues
Man Sleeps Through House Fire
One of those too bizarre to believe stories. A man sleeps through his house burning down and is awakened by the fireman doing the post fire walk through. Amazing … [Read more...] about Man Sleeps Through House Fire
GOP.com: A Forward-Looking Trip Into Web 0.00000
Michael Steele's latest attempt to lead Republicans kicking and screaming into the 21st century is seriously underwhelming. Seriously, folks: There's no there there. Oh, there are words on the pages. But they don't say anything. They're the linguistic equivalent of rice krispies. Go ahead, click on the tabs, click on the links -- they just take you from one nothing to another … [Read more...] about GOP.com: A Forward-Looking Trip Into Web 0.00000
Nobel Peace Prize Could Cripple Young President: Dernieres Nouvelles d’Alsace, France
If one were to point out a central theme for most of the global reaction to President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize win, it would be the fear on the part of the overwhelming percentage of the planet's population that our young leader will be hamstrung by the award. This article by Olivier Picard of France's Dernieres Nouvelles d'Alsace puts it this way in part: "Barack Obama … [Read more...] about Nobel Peace Prize Could Cripple Young President: Dernieres Nouvelles d’Alsace, France
Global Warming Is Dead! Long Live Global Warming!
I've had some...spirited...discussions with people claiming that the last ten years has seen a flattening of temperature as alluded to by David earlier. He covered some basic points, while leaving out that smoothing of the data across the El Niño-La Niña cycle has shown no decline thus far. In the discussions, I've pointed out that the last few years has seen La Niña … [Read more...] about Global Warming Is Dead! Long Live Global Warming!
Much Ado Over Almost Nothing
With all the celebrating going on over the Finance committee vote today you would think that health care reform was a done deal and we were all going to have free coverage tomorrow morning. The truth is that this is only one fairly minor step, though admittedly getting it past this committee is a step, it is only one step. As I previously wrote, I am relatively pleased with … [Read more...] about Much Ado Over Almost Nothing
Health Reform Snowe Job
The Senate Finance Committee finally voted 14-9 its sweeping health care bill out of committee Tuesday with the lone Republican Olympia Snowe of Maine on board. Whoopty doo. Now maybe we can get down to business and fix the system. This bill is a massive subsidy to private insurance carriers who are not happy because it falls short of universal coverage which would mean more … [Read more...] about Health Reform Snowe Job
21st Century “Cojones”: Having Nuclear Weapons
Some of the most dysfunctional autocratic regimes run by the most repressive and nasty leaders on the planet want Nuclear Weapons. The only explanation is their lack of perceived “Cojones” (vulgar Spanish for testicles or balls) and some modicum of international respect and fear. I apologize to some readers who might be offended by this word but I used it because these … [Read more...] about 21st Century “Cojones”: Having Nuclear Weapons
Health Care Reform Passes Senate Panel With One GOP Vote
Health care reform is now formally on the move with the Senate Finance Committee's passage of a historic bill that got the support of all Democrats and one moderate Republican. If it isn't the undisputed bipartisan vote that the White House sought, it isn't the totally Democratic party vote that the White House feared. So it's likely to advance the drive to come up with a … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform Passes Senate Panel With One GOP Vote
Paranormal Activity: A Social Media Fueled Record Breaker
Filmed for a reported $11,000 over 7 days, Paranormal Activity broke box office records over the weekend. How? Social media: The film is about a young couple who become convinced that a demonic presence lurks in their bedroom at night, so they decide to set up a video camera to catch it. The movie...opened at the end of September with midnight screenings in just 13 … [Read more...] about Paranormal Activity: A Social Media Fueled Record Breaker
The Last Republican
Olympia Snowe may not be out of a Frank Capra movie but, as an independent-minded Republican in an era of hard-line party politics, she is certainly an anachronism. When Time Magazine picked her as one of "America's 10 Best Senators" in 2006, it noted: "Because of her centrist views and eagerness to get beyond partisan point scoring, Maine Republican Olympia Snowe is in the … [Read more...] about The Last Republican
Snowe Will Vote Yes With Democrats On Health Care Reform
The Huffington Post reports: Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) said Tuesday that she intends to vote for the Senate Finance Committee's health care reform package. She cautioned that her vote should be seen as a sign of her faith in the process going forward, not as support for the final package that will arrive on the Senate floor. "Is this bill all that I would want? Far … [Read more...] about Snowe Will Vote Yes With Democrats On Health Care Reform
No global warming since 1998?
The Weekly Standard blog links to a BBC article which reports, For the last 11 years we have not observed any increase in global temperatures. Naturally, the Standard reminds us that the BBC is not exactly a "bastion of right-wing extremism." Fair enough. But the facts are a little more complicated. As I noted back in July, 1998 was an unusually hot year, whereas 1999 … [Read more...] about No global warming since 1998?
Limbaugh: Buying Into Brain Damage
On the momentous issue of whether or not the Mouth That Roared should be allowed to become an owner of a professional football team, as cogently debated in one of the posts below, let me add another view that may excite debate in another direction: Al Sharpton has his knickers in a twist over news that Rush Limbaugh is trying to acquire the National Football League franchise … [Read more...] about Limbaugh: Buying Into Brain Damage
Price Waterhouse Walks It Back
In the wake of the criticism over the accuracy of the AHIP-financed report from Price Waterhouse yesterday, it looks like the accounting firm is trying to do some damage control: … [Read more...] about Price Waterhouse Walks It Back