I am but shouldn't be surprised by the swift, largely unified right-wing reaction (a sampling) to President Obama's remark during an interview with a French television station: “And one of the points I want to make is, is that if you actually took the number of Muslim Americans, we’d be one of the largest Muslim countries in the world,” Mr. Obama said. “And so there’s got … [Read more...] about Obama’s ‘Muslim Country’ Remark: Knock Off the Handwringing
Tiller is dead, but what happened?
While my conservative friends continue to rail against the idea, it does indeed feel like we're seeing a re-run of the same bad movie we watched during the 90s. Why is it that whenever a Democrat is in the White House it seems like the crazies come out of the woodwork? This is the subject of my column at Pajamas Media this week, and I invite you to read and comment. In … [Read more...] about Tiller is dead, but what happened?
Twitter (Ab)Users: When Do You Tweet?
Coming soon in your next slow news cycle: Another story about Twitter! Social media geeks, this cartoon is for you. Present company included. For more, visit Small World cartoons. … [Read more...] about Twitter (Ab)Users: When Do You Tweet?
Alito and Sotomayor, Then and Now
During his January 2006 Senate confirmation, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito made the following remarks: Because when a case comes before me involving, let’s say, someone who is an immigrant — and we get an awful lot of immigration cases and naturalization cases — I can’t help but think of my own ancestors, because it wasn’t that long ago when they were in that … [Read more...] about Alito and Sotomayor, Then and Now
Christie Wins Primary, Cuomo Won’t Run
In New Jersey the Republican primary for governor has been won by former US attorney Chris Christie. This sets up a contest between Christie and the fairly unpopular Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine. New Jersey is one of two states to have a statewide election this fall. The other is Virginia, where Democrats will choose a nominee at a primary on June 9th, the frontrunner … [Read more...] about Christie Wins Primary, Cuomo Won’t Run
Yemeni Detained Without Charges for Seven Years Kills Himself
Mohammad Ahmad Abdullah Saleh al Hanashi, a citizen of Yemen who has been incarcerated at Guantanamo since 2002, killed himself today: … [Read more...] about Yemeni Detained Without Charges for Seven Years Kills Himself
Pawlenty Won’t Seek Third Term
Minnesota Governor Pawlenty has announced he will not seek a third term in 2010. This move certainly gives the Democrats a big pickup opportunity given that the state is quite blue in most elections. There is also considerable speculation that the centrist Republican might run for President in 2012. He refused to confirm or deny any such rumors at his press conference … [Read more...] about Pawlenty Won’t Seek Third Term
President Obama Confesses… I Am A Lefty
The confession came a short time ago and was broadcast on the news networks. But not exactly in the way you might have thought. The occasion was a ceremony to sign a bill establishing a commission to honor the centennial of the birth of President Ronald Reagan. The guest of honor was Nancy Reagan who watched as Obama signed the bill and quipped 'You're a lefty too' (in … [Read more...] about President Obama Confesses… I Am A Lefty
“An Incalculable Loss to Women’s Health Care”
Michelle Goldberg has a must-read article at The American Prospect about Dr. George Tiller. The article is written from a perspective we have not heard much about before now: that of the women who actually needed the services Dr. Tiller provided. Goldberg takes A Heartbreaking Choice -- a website where women who have had late-term abortions can tell each other their stories -- … [Read more...] about “An Incalculable Loss to Women’s Health Care”
Sean Goldman, Finally Coming Home?
In “Bring Sean Home,” I wrote on the desperate fight by an American father, David Goldman, to bring his son home—Sean Goldman, an 8-year old boy who is being held in Brazil in violation of all international norms and human decency, after his mother took him to Brazil in 2004. She later died in Brazil NBC’s Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell has been right … [Read more...] about Sean Goldman, Finally Coming Home?
Tiller Murder (Cartoon)
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What Goes Around …
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Nancy Reagan’s Last Hurrah
Approaching her 88th birthday, the former First Lady ventures an opinion on Barack Obama: Sometimes he isn't political enough. Interviewed in Vanity Fair, Nancy Reagan says the new President could have gained more advantage from reversing Bush’s policy on embryonic-stem-cell research by inviting her to the announcement. “I would have gone, and you know I don’t like to … [Read more...] about Nancy Reagan’s Last Hurrah
Quote of the Day: Conservative Republicans’ Double Standard On Sotomayor
Our political Quote of the Day comes from a long must-read column by Dick Polman who details how there is a double standard in conservative Republicans' criticism of Obama Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor -- one that does indeed involve "race," but not in the way conservatives have in mind: Conservative activists are in a lather over Sonia Sotomayor’s frank … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Conservative Republicans’ Double Standard On Sotomayor
Australia: Tougher Laws Against Hate Crimes
While different theories are being examined regarding the spurt in attacks against foreign students, Australia plans to impose tougher sentences for hate crimes. The federal and state governments have announced several steps to curb violence against Indian and other foreign students. (Yesterday, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd himself assured full security to Indian students and … [Read more...] about Australia: Tougher Laws Against Hate Crimes
Lady Blago in Distress
This is one subject which, even more than its important value in analyzing our cultural and political shift, should remind the readers of TMV exactly how much your authors here lay it all on the line for you. We provide live reporting of breaking events when possible, varied analysis from the full spectrum of opinions, and as with today's column, we risk exposing ourselves to … [Read more...] about Lady Blago in Distress
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, PRIESTLY CELIBACY, AND GAY MARRIAGE
The Roman Catholic Church’s ban on married heterosexual priests has been, is, and will be self-destructive. It is also without any meritorious religious basis. Most of the original 12 Jewish disciples of the Rabbi Jesus were married men. Married Priests were common for over a thousand years in the Church. This celibacy requirement is only about a couple hundred years old. … [Read more...] about THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, PRIESTLY CELIBACY, AND GAY MARRIAGE
Making Cars – A New Lease on Life
Well the US is officially an automaker. What I hope is that GM is able to convert from a stodgy old “this is the way we have always done it” company to an innovative leader in cutting-edge technology. When one receives a new lease on life, one usually makes the rather easy decision to live it to its fullest. The realization that death is always mere moments away has the effect … [Read more...] about Making Cars – A New Lease on Life
Religion, Death and Hate
I'm back! Been M.I.A for a couple of weeks between graduating from Seminary, grading finals, posting grades and the usual end of the semester rush. A few stories over the weekend has interested me enough to dust off my keyboard and vent my opinion over cyberspace. Why is it that the most offensive murders in society are committed by people who kill because they oppose … [Read more...] about Religion, Death and Hate
General Motors (Cartoon)
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