Conservative talk show host and GOP powerhouse Rush Limbaugh has opened a second front in his national verbal war -- this time against ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos. He insists that Republican leader Rep. Eric Cantor really DOES want President Barack Obama to fail despite what Cantor suggested in public. He also charged that Stephanopoulos is part of a White House … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Opens New Verbal War Front Against ABC’s Stephanopoulos
The Gospel According To St. Newt
Lost in the roaring rhubarb between conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh and Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele was Newt Gingrich's speech last Friday before the Conservative Political Action Conference. … [Read more...] about The Gospel According To St. Newt
Unknown and Unknowable
News about a "diplomatic" exchange between the US and Russia over an anti-missile system in Europe and Iran's pursuit of WMDs underscores how little we really know about the threat of nuclear war. The "we" includes not only those who have watched a half century of posturing on the subject from the outside but, in large measure, the generations of leaders who have been acting … [Read more...] about Unknown and Unknowable
Limbaugh and Steele: Friendly Pugilism
I dug Tony Campbell's analysis of the Limbaugh-Steele show down below. At the same time, I can't see it as but a good thing when different heads in that hydra start challenging one another. There has been far too much yes-sir-ism in the Republican party over the past eight years and there tends to be too much of it in politics in general. Just as I cheered when House … [Read more...] about Limbaugh and Steele: Friendly Pugilism
Damned Either Way and Frankly Fine With It
No surprise. David Brooks has taken his lumps today, from both ends of the political spectrum. On the left, Steve Benen labels Brooks current opining a "very frustrating column." On the right, Allahpundit gives Brooks clinched props before scolding him "for not realizing sooner ... that 'Barack Obama is not who we thought he was.'" I feel your pain, Mr. B. One … [Read more...] about Damned Either Way and Frankly Fine With It
The Demons of Global Downturn Are Being Aggravated by Drop in Travel and Tourism
The unabated global economic turmoil has begun to separate the world by not only emphasis on national rather than international remedies but also slowing down cultural interchanges and tourism. Over time, the slowdown in the physical movement of people through travel for business and tourism may sharply set back consolidation of a global community built on peace and … [Read more...] about The Demons of Global Downturn Are Being Aggravated by Drop in Travel and Tourism
Rod Blagojevich’s Big Punishment
He gets a six figure book deal... … [Read more...] about Rod Blagojevich’s Big Punishment
Rush Limbaugh, Michael Steele and the Republican Party: The Sequel
Analysis continues over The Gunfight At The Big Mouth Corral between conservative talk show host Rush "I speak for the Republican party" Limbaugh and RNC Chairman Michael "I speak for the Republican party" Steele -- which ended in Steele in effect apologizing and saying he did not mean to diss Limbaugh's "leadership" role. The consensus on all sides is that Limbaugh's power … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh, Michael Steele and the Republican Party: The Sequel
Iran and the Jews
Is it now a comfortable place for Jews? Is it akin to Nazi Germany? Or somewhere in between? Read Kevin Sullivan. … [Read more...] about Iran and the Jews
Rebalancing Our National Security Strategy
By Jon Powers Jon Powers is the Veterans Program Director for The Eleison Group, LLC, where he is working on developing the outreach efforts of the progressive community to veterans and military families. He is an Iraq War veteran, a former congressional candidate in New York’s 26th district, and a fellow with the Truman National Security Project. ********** When … [Read more...] about Rebalancing Our National Security Strategy
BumRUSHed – The Dismantling of Michael Steele
RNC Chair Michael Steele apologized to Rush Limbaugh after the latter went on air yesterday to firmly put in his foot in Steele's butt. Make no mistake about it: Limbaugh ended this brief but colorful mini-feud yesterday by sitting behind a microphone. Rush was clear, concise and virtually destroyed any credibility that Steele has as the leader of the Republican Party. In … [Read more...] about BumRUSHed – The Dismantling of Michael Steele
Ron Paul and the Other F-Word
I was reminded yesterday why it is that I never fell in for the popular Ron Paul, younger generation hype by watching his CPAC address. Overall it was a good speech, full of thought provoking suggestions and interesting analysis. I suppose the other reason that I didn't fall in for Paul is that I often times don't agree with his take on things. It seems to me that Paul provides … [Read more...] about Ron Paul and the Other F-Word
Moderates Unite
So suggests David Brooks: Moderates now find themselves betwixt and between. On the left, there is a president who appears to be, as (Clive) Crook says, “a conviction politician, a bold progressive liberal.” On the right, there are the Rush Limbaugh brigades. The only thing more scary than Obama’s experiment is the thought that it might fail and the political power will … [Read more...] about Moderates Unite
Pakistan: Deadly Attack On Sri Lankan Cricket Team
Twelve masked men attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team at Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday seriously injuring some players and killing a few policemen guarding them. ( The attack bore the hallmarks of the same militants that carried out the attack on Mumbai in November, a senior Pakistan official said on Tuesday.) More here... The AFP quoted the police chief that it was likely … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Deadly Attack On Sri Lankan Cricket Team
Why Does Rush Matter?
It's interesting that other conservatives are now realizing what I've known for about 15 years: that Rush Limbaugh is a windbag that is more concerned about boosting his ratings than he is about trying to rebuild the GOP. But now, that conservatives and liberals are chatting about the rotund radio announcer, I am left wondering something: Why Does Rush Matter? Why … [Read more...] about Why Does Rush Matter?
Old And New Media Have Field Day With Rush Limbaugh-Michael Steele Showdown (Limbaugh Won)
A day without controversy is a day without sunshine in the increasingly growing new and increasingly shrinking old media. And Monday it seemed as if the sun was ready to swallow up the earth: conservative talk show giant was at verbal "war" with newly-appointed RNC Chairman Michael Steele -- and in the end Limbaugh won. It was high-stakes national political verbal … [Read more...] about Old And New Media Have Field Day With Rush Limbaugh-Michael Steele Showdown (Limbaugh Won)
How Mexico Could Legalize Marijuana … Whether the United States Likes it or Not: Excelsior of Mexico
Continuing with our theme this evening of Latin America reaction to U.S. drug policy, this article from Excelsior argues that Mexico should legalize marijuana by adopting a strategy that Washington won't be able to oppose. José A. Crespo of Mexico's Excelsior writes in part: "What Mexico could do to alter its failed drug policy - with a view to sapping the economic power … [Read more...] about How Mexico Could Legalize Marijuana … Whether the United States Likes it or Not: Excelsior of Mexico
Deals in Vista, California
That this house in Vista, California, in North San Diego County, sold for $100,000 in December 2008 doesn't seem all that noteworthy. It's not exactly an architectural gem and it's just 1600 square feet. The 1989 price of $165,000 makes sense as a reasonable price for this property as well. More shocking is that it sold for $520,000 in August 2005. Did it occur to anybody in … [Read more...] about Deals in Vista, California
Rush Limbaugh Launches Full Attack On Michael Steele Over Who REALLY Speaks For GOP (UPDATE: Steele Apologizes)
NOTE: We wrote this earlier and as predicted here RNC Chairman Michael Steele has profusely apologized to talk show host Rush Limbaugh. We have added an update and an appropriate graphic. Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh has just launched the same attack against RNC chairman Michael Steele, who dared to say that Steele considered himself the head of the Republican … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Launches Full Attack On Michael Steele Over Who REALLY Speaks For GOP (UPDATE: Steele Apologizes)
Michael Phelps and American Hypocrisy on the Use of Drugs: Semana of Colombia
Is Michael Phelps being crucified on the alter of a false morality? Or he is just the latest victim of America's penchant for watching the mighty fall? Felipe Restrepo Pombo of Colombia's Semana newspaper writes that as the American establishment continues to wallow in hypocrisy and misinformation, the real victims are dying across the hemisphere every day. Pombo writes … [Read more...] about Michael Phelps and American Hypocrisy on the Use of Drugs: Semana of Colombia