I found this headline interesting, in the context of I do NOT recall ever seeing the like during the eight years of the administration of President George W. Bush: White House To Meet With Anti-Abortion Activists Next Week Did President George W. Bush ever meet with people who were in vocally public opposition to the policies and positions of his political base? I do not … [Read more...] about Bipartisanship – Compare and Contrast
How Many Seas Must A White Dove Sail… Mary Travers Takes Wing
It was a time, it was a time... hard rain's gonna fall,.. but don't think twice it's alright, it's all gonna be alright babe... Mary Travers, has passed the bar at age 72 from leukemia after a bone marrow transplant gave her three more years. The long blonde-haired original was the female contralto voice in the American folk group, Peter, Paul and Mary which rose to … [Read more...] about How Many Seas Must A White Dove Sail… Mary Travers Takes Wing
Science, the press, and politics – Can even experimentally verified facts be reported correctly with context? It appears not…
People who read "hard sci-fi" or who paid attention in their basic Physics class (assuming they were even required to take one, sigh...) are aware of the concept of magentic monopoles. If they exist, they would be similar in behavior to the proton and electron, the electric monopoles for positive and negative charge respectively. In other words, there would be a "north pole" … [Read more...] about Science, the press, and politics – Can even experimentally verified facts be reported correctly with context? It appears not…
Jimmy Carter & Racism Without Racists
Over at The Corner, Abigail Thernstrom has about had it with the white racist chorus: It’s a sad and dangerous moment in American politics. As Stanford law professor Richard Thompson Ford has written, “self-serving individuals, rabble-rousers, and political hacks use accusations of racism . . . to advance their own ends." Those accusations provoke "resentment rather than … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter & Racism Without Racists
BREAKING: Mary Travers Has Died of Cancer
I just found out, via TPM, that Mary Travers, of the 1960s and '70s trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, has died of cancer at the age of 72. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Mary Travers Has Died of Cancer
What’s In and Not In the Baucus Health Care Plan?
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus's plan has been released -- and has set off a flurry of news articles, analysis and blog posts on the left, center and right, many of which take positions on the proposed plan. In response to a reader's email about offering a compact roundup on the plan, here are some must reads/must views. The Christian Science Monitor offers … [Read more...] about What’s In and Not In the Baucus Health Care Plan?
Judge Throws Out Birther Case, Blasts Lawyer
This is utterly delicious: … [Read more...] about Judge Throws Out Birther Case, Blasts Lawyer
Poll: Obama as “Anti-Christ?”
From Public Policy Polling (sigh): We've been uncovering a remarkable level of anger toward Barack Obama in a lot of our recent polling so for New Jersey we decided to go a step further in determining how extreme some people's feelings are about the President and asked respondents if they think he is the Anti-Christ. 8% said yes. 13% aren't sure. Among Republicans 14% … [Read more...] about Poll: Obama as “Anti-Christ?”
Health Care Frankenstein
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Health Care Frankenstein
Hamas Seeks New Doctrine after Gaza War Failures (Guest Voice)
Hamas Seeks New Doctrine after Gaza War Failures by Jonathan Spyer Hamas has undertaken a major process of examination and investigation into its deeply flawed performance in the course of Operation Cast Lead, sources say. The review process is aimed at developing a new doctrine for Hamas to enable it to achieve its ambition of rivaling Hizbullah in its abilities. It … [Read more...] about Hamas Seeks New Doctrine after Gaza War Failures (Guest Voice)
Snowe Tells Baucus, No Deal
As my brother would say, What a tool. He really thought he could get Republican support if he only gave up enough, ceded enough ground, mollified and appeased just a little more. Good going, Max. You jettisoned the public option to get the support of so-called "moderate" Republicans, and now you're left with nothing. … [Read more...] about Snowe Tells Baucus, No Deal
Enough’s Enough America
There comes a time in history when an adult enters the fray of uncivil discourse, shakes America by her broad shoulders, and admonishes everyone that enough is enough. I'm uncertain whether former President Jimmy Carter is that heroic adult. Carter in an interview Tuesday and later in an address to his own forum said Rep. Joe Wilson's "You lie" outburst to President Barack … [Read more...] about Enough’s Enough America
Frank Rich on Obama’s “Squandered Summer”
From Sunday's op-ed: In the meantime, a certain damage has been done -- to Obama and to the country. The inmates took over the asylum, trivializing and poisoning the national discourse while the president bided his time. The lies that Obama called out so strongly in his speech — from "death panels" to "government takeover" -- ran amok. So did all the other incendiary faux … [Read more...] about Frank Rich on Obama’s “Squandered Summer”
Baucus Plan Looks Promising
Obviously at this point with the need to reconcile the various proposals we do not know what the final form will be for the Baucus proposal (America’s Healthy Future Act). But from the details contained in his announcement and outlined in this press release my preliminary reaction is positive. It looks to be a balanced approach which works to solve the current problems without … [Read more...] about Baucus Plan Looks Promising
Hey, Max Baucus, What’s the Point?
That's right, what's the point of Sen. Max Baucus's health-care reform proposal? Is it to win bipartisan support? Yes, probably, given that Baucus all along has been trying to work with the few Republicans who have shown a slight (if hollow) interest in reform -- namely, the GOP members of the Gang of Six. Not surprisingly, though, the Republicans in question, notably Sens. … [Read more...] about Hey, Max Baucus, What’s the Point?
The Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Released—Tells of Torture
Muntather Zaidi, the Iraqi television correspondent who became (in)famous when he hurled his shoes at then-President Bush yelling, "This is a gift from the Iraqis! This is the farewell kiss, you dog!" was released from an Iraqi prison yesterday. Zaidi was sentenced to three years in prison, but his sentence was later shortened to one year and then the judiciary ordered him … [Read more...] about The Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Released—Tells of Torture
Quote of the Day: Rick Santorum, Health Care And Budget Reconciliation
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Dick Polman on apparent Presidential candidate wannabe Republican Rick Santorum: Speaking of Santorum, he has voiced the worst hypocrisy of the week (so far). In a conference call with reporters yesterday, sponsored by the Republican party, the ex-Pennsylvania senator said it would be an "abomination" for the Senate Democratic … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Rick Santorum, Health Care And Budget Reconciliation
Japan’s New Government Wants New Baby Boom
Japan is facing a demographic crisis - and Japan's new government is hoping for a baby boom. Here's an AFP report: … [Read more...] about Japan’s New Government Wants New Baby Boom
Is The GOP’s Internal Battle Between “The Grassroots” and “The Elites?”
Accurate or not? Here's John Henke's take. … [Read more...] about Is The GOP’s Internal Battle Between “The Grassroots” and “The Elites?”
Obama, Democrats and Health Care Reform
http://patriotroom.com/article/wwe-s-linda-mcmahon-prepares-senate-run-in-ct/trackback This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Obama, Democrats and Health Care Reform