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Obama Administration Internal Battle Over Torture Memos
Newsweek's investigative reporter Michael Isikoff reports that a fierce battle is now raging within the Obama administration over whether or not to release classified Bush administration interrogation memos -- a battle pitting Attorney General Eric against CIA pros and making President Barack Obama the final arbiter. Several often conflicting issues are at play here. … [Read more...] about Obama Administration Internal Battle Over Torture Memos
More Bad Imagery For Sarah Palin
This time it involves the arrest of her husband's half sister -- and this should NOT be used against her by her critics -- and tensions between her family and her daughter's ex-fiance. But in the way 21st century politics operates, it most assuredly will provide gloat material for some.The larger issue is this: through her own making or not, Palin has hit a nasty period of … [Read more...] about More Bad Imagery For Sarah Palin
Barack Obama Takes A Bow
But the wrong kind. (At least he didn't hold hands..) … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Takes A Bow
Dick Cheney
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. . All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney
As Goes Iowa, So Goes the Nation
John Aravosis has the full news release from Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy: "Iowa has always been a leader in the area of civil rights. "In 1839, the Iowa Supreme Court rejected slavery in a decision that found that a slave named Ralph became free when he stepped on Iowa soil, 26 years before the end of the Civil War decided the … [Read more...] about As Goes Iowa, So Goes the Nation
History Will Have to Wait
Former Pres. Bush and former V.P. Dick Cheney have taken opposite approaches to the new administration -- silence for Bush, and harsh criticism from Cheney. But the general public has a very low opinion of both: Neither George W. Bush's deliberate silence about the Obama administration nor Dick Cheney's ready criticism of it appear to have altered U.S. public perceptions about … [Read more...] about History Will Have to Wait
Twenty-First Century Conservatism
Some weeks ago I posted a piece saying that Republicans and conservatives were missing a golden opportunity to engage in a full-throated reconstruction dialogue under the Obama administration and noted that to date Republicans seemed to be presenting themselves as nothing more than the Party of No. The presentation of what is by all accounts an extremely flimsy budget … [Read more...] about Twenty-First Century Conservatism
Binghamton Shootings – More Updates (And More)
SCROLL DOWN FOR UPDATES: Early reports about the mass shooting in Binghamton, New York turned out to be off base. The tragedy, which happened fairly near my home, did not involve multiple shooters, but rather one gunman named Jiverly Voong, a 42 year old local man of Vietnamese origin. There are approximately 13 people dead, some killed by execution style shots to the head, … [Read more...] about Binghamton Shootings – More Updates (And More)
A ‘Truly New World Order’ Emerges; Global Currency Closer: Le Monde of France
Here's something for those who fear the emergence of a one world government to chew on: According to this editorial from Le Monde, the G20 has 'strengthened' a little known institution called the 'Financial Stability Forum' which will oversee new rules for the planet's markets. The Le Monde editorial says in part: "Ironically, it was in Washington and in London that … [Read more...] about A ‘Truly New World Order’ Emerges; Global Currency Closer: Le Monde of France
Iowa Supreme Court Overturns State Law Banning Same-Sex Marriage
The 69-page opinion is here. Right-wingers are reacting, as always, with outraged cries that the Iowa Supreme Court has attacked traditional marriage, denied the will of the people, and legislated from the bench for political reasons. And, predictably, they are calling for an amendment to the state constitution to define marriage as one man, one woman. Ed Whelan at The … [Read more...] about Iowa Supreme Court Overturns State Law Banning Same-Sex Marriage
Bessie The Cow Says “NO MAS!”
Can we attempt more ways to milk the dead cow (Bessie's her name) of President Obama's speech patterns? Yes we can! Courtesy of John Crace at The Guardian, who proceeds to use growing psychic abilities to read President Obama's mind (his psychic deductions are in the brackets): Barack Obama, the World's Greatest Orator (™all news organisations), didn't exactly cover … [Read more...] about Bessie The Cow Says “NO MAS!”
European Leaders Balk At Obama Afghan Initiative Goal
It may be smiles, handshakes and thumbs up, but when it comes down to President Barack Obama trying to get European leaders to put Afghanistan on the front-burner and make major new commitments, Obama going to have a lot of convincing to do. The Washington Post says this on the summit to mark the 60th anniversary of NATO: "This summit will be held in a new diplomatic … [Read more...] about European Leaders Balk At Obama Afghan Initiative Goal
Quote Of The Day: New Frontiers In Sore Loserdom
Our Political Quote of the Day comes from The Economist's blog, which comments on the latest example of partisan mental and values gynmastics performed to justify yet another lowered notch in America's ends-justify-the-means politics. It's also reflects a controversy that is yet another chapter in the ongoing political de-mainstreaming of Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: New Frontiers In Sore Loserdom
Budget Bill: The 22 Dissenting Dems
I value constructive compromise. I also value dissent, especially intra-party dissent. After six troubling years of a compliant Republican majority handing a less-than-competent Republican administration virtually everything it wanted, I left (returned to and left again) the Republican party and joined the ranks of independent, unaffiliated voters. In the process, I … [Read more...] about Budget Bill: The 22 Dissenting Dems
India 2009: World’s Biggest Elections
India, described as world's biggest democracy, goes to the polls to elect 543 members to the 15th Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) in five phases (beginning April 16, and ending on May 13, 2009). The results of the election will be announced on May 16, 2009. India has 714 million registered voters (of the total 1,161,460,000 population). See here... And … [Read more...] about India 2009: World’s Biggest Elections
Obama Is A Fascist? (Guest Voice)
Obama is a Fascist? by Dalitso Njolinjo Watching Glen Beck emotionally tell his Fox News audience that he believes Obama is leading America on the road to fascism quite frankly baffles me. No, really it does. I don’t understand where he is coming from. Maybe it because I do not live in America and the news I get here in the UK is restricted to CNN and Fox on satellite … [Read more...] about Obama Is A Fascist? (Guest Voice)
Shooting & Hostage Situation Binghamton NY
UPDATE: MSNBC says now that it is one gunman and he killed himself. UPDATE: MSNBC says that two men have been led out in handcuffs. Several people shot by gunman in multiple incidents, as many as 40 hostages (some have been released), shooter on the loose with a high-powered rifle. Unconfirmed reports that as many as 13 people may have been … [Read more...] about Shooting & Hostage Situation Binghamton NY
What’s a nice girl like you doing in a neocon place like this?
The Foreign Policy Initiative held its first public event on Tuesday, a conference entitled Afghanistan: Planning for Success. The FPI board of directors consists of Bob Kagan, Bill Kristol and Dan Senor, leading many to the natural conclusion that FPI is a neocon initiative. That's not unreasonable, but where the neocon-watchers go wrong is their immediate attribution of … [Read more...] about What’s a nice girl like you doing in a neocon place like this?
Iowa Supreme Court Unanimously Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban
PDF of the opinion here. And the arc of history bends a little more towards justice. … [Read more...] about Iowa Supreme Court Unanimously Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban