Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on this site. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Republicans – Ha Ha Ha
Roger Simon Explains What Happened With Pajamas Media’s Blogger Ad Network
Read it in full HERE. See our earlier post for background. … [Read more...] about Roger Simon Explains What Happened With Pajamas Media’s Blogger Ad Network
Most Republican Governors Back Congress Passing The Stimulus Plan
What is WRONG with these Republican Governors? Haven't they been listening to Rush Limbaugh? Or do they have some things that Rush doesn't have at his microphone and that Congressmen elected to conservative districts don't have -- such as responsibilities to broad-based constituencies and a responsibility as administrators and problem solvers, versus practitioners of … [Read more...] about Most Republican Governors Back Congress Passing The Stimulus Plan
Building A Progressive Republican Movement: An Interivew with Travis Johnson
Note: This is an interview I did back in November and is also found on my blog, NeoMugwump. A few weeks ago, I got an invite to join a group on Facebook called Progressive Republicans. The group was described as "...Republicans interested in social justice, civil rights and a clean environment as well as a small government and strong national defense." I was curious about … [Read more...] about Building A Progressive Republican Movement: An Interivew with Travis Johnson
Quote for the Week
"America is not turning Democratic because Americans have suddenly become liberals. America is no more liberal than it is conservative. Most Americans are not ideological at all -- and they gravitate to the less ideological party, to the party that seems businesslike, sensible, and responsible. (Or anyway: less profligate, less heedless, and less irresponsible.) For most of the … [Read more...] about Quote for the Week
Subbing Steele for Sarah: Lipstick on a Pig Coming from GOP Again
Here's an interesting exchange in an NPR story on the Michael Steele selection for chair of the Republican National Committee: The consensus emerging from Friday's gathering was that though the party clearly needs some major cosmetic surgery, its basic tenets are just fine. "Our core beliefs don't differ from most Americans'," said Kevin DeWine, chairman of the Ohio … [Read more...] about Subbing Steele for Sarah: Lipstick on a Pig Coming from GOP Again
Food Fight: Italy Begins Banning Foreign Foods
Cities in Italy have begun banning kebabs and other foreign foods, in what they say is an attempt to "promote local specialties from the growing popularity of ethnic cuisines." To be more specific, new ethnic food outlets are not allowed, and existing establishments are pressured to use only Italian ingredients. The recipe for this ridiculousness is simple: Mix a little … [Read more...] about Food Fight: Italy Begins Banning Foreign Foods
Playing By Wall Street Rules
Most Americans are outraged by the size of Wall Street bonuses, and the fact that they have been paid even when company performances have been sub-ghastly, and while some firms are still only in business because of government bailouts. Wall Streeters nonetheless continue to defend these bonuses with a variety of rationales. Who's right in this debate? Well, it really … [Read more...] about Playing By Wall Street Rules
Economy Hits Pajamas Media: Pajamas Media Ad Network To Shut Down As Bigger Focus To Be On Internet TV
So it's only the mainstream news media and info-outlets that are feeling the pinch of the brutal recession? In news that is now sweeping the Internet with even faster lightning speed than normal, Pajamas Media is letting blogs know that have been receiving its ad revenue that its ad network will cease to exist as it looks into other directions -- mostly Internet TV. The news … [Read more...] about Economy Hits Pajamas Media: Pajamas Media Ad Network To Shut Down As Bigger Focus To Be On Internet TV
The Curse of the Black Trashman
Unlucky blogger has his entire life thrown into upheaval by the arrival of an African-American trash collector. Yes, this will likely be an incredible waste of your time. … [Read more...] about The Curse of the Black Trashman
Quotes of the Day
"We have a bunch of idiots on Wall Street that are kicking sand in the face of the American taxpayer. They don't get it. These people are idiots. You can't use taxpayer money to pay out $18 billion in bonuses." - U.S. Senator Claire McKaskill, after introducing legislation that would cap salaries in companies that receive federal bailout money at $400,000. "If you … [Read more...] about Quotes of the Day
Obama Reaches Out To House Republicans
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on this site. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Obama Reaches Out To House Republicans
The $10 Laptop
The Times of India: A $10 laptop (Rs 500) prototype, with 2 GB RAM capacity, would be on display in Tirupati on February 3 when the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Techology is launched. The $10 laptop project, first reported in TOI three years ago, has come as an answer to the $100 laptop of MIT's Nicholas Negroponte that he was trying … [Read more...] about The $10 Laptop
Sabato’s Crystal Ball – The 2008 Election in Perspective: The Unexpected Wall Street Meltdown Election
James E. Campbell on The 2008 Election in Perspective: The Unexpected Wall Street Meltdown Election Some political analysts have interpreted the 2008 presidential election as an ordinary retrospective election. With a very unpopular Republican incumbent presiding over unpopular wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and a weak economy, 2008 appeared to be a Democratic year. As the … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball – The 2008 Election in Perspective: The Unexpected Wall Street Meltdown Election
New RNC Chairman Michael Steele Ran As Change Candidate In 2006
If the GOP truly seeks to reach out to a constituency beyond Rush Limbaugh's listenership demographic, they could have picked no better candidate for Republican National Committee Chairman than Michael Steele, the first African American to get that slot. When Steele promises to bring the GOP up to speed in terms of technology, reach out to minorities and, by implication, … [Read more...] about New RNC Chairman Michael Steele Ran As Change Candidate In 2006
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Georgia Senate Runoff – First Shot of 2010?
Rhodes Cook on THE GEORGIA SENATE RUNOFF: THE FIRST SHOT OF 2010? The 2008 election these days may seem long ago and far away. But it is worth remembering that while the Republicans had a bad time at the polls in November, they fared well in the array of contests that concluded the election cycle in December. The GOP scored two House wins last month in Louisiana, … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Georgia Senate Runoff – First Shot of 2010?
Into the Weekend
I have a ton of work to do this weekend (mostly so I can have a free next weekend with a certain special someone in Minnesota). So ... roundup time. Ha'aretz reveals an Israeli government report detailing the extent to which the settlement enterprise (even the "legal" ones) has been carried out without government permission and on private Palestinian land. Let's be clear: … [Read more...] about Into the Weekend
Will Car And Tax Problems Dash Daschle’s HHS Hopes?
Is former Democratic Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle about to see his hopes of being President Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services about to get a flat tire due to newly discovered car and tax problems? Could this (so far) mini-scandal dash Daschle's hopes? New report from ABC News' Political Punch suggests that if the nomination isn't in trouble, it's going … [Read more...] about Will Car And Tax Problems Dash Daschle’s HHS Hopes?
A Humble Suggestion For a Lasting Legacy For Mr. Bush
Nancy Gibbs has an interesting essay in this week's TIME. She looks at "second acts," or what some former Presidents have done with their lives "when 'Hail to the Chief' stops playing." Gibbs mentions the "standard pursuits" of writing books, launching foundations, making money, and lauds efforts of former Presidents to make the world a better place. She highlights the … [Read more...] about A Humble Suggestion For a Lasting Legacy For Mr. Bush
Military Suicides on the Rise
According to the AP, "U.S. soldiers killed themselves last year at the highest rate on record, the toll rising for a fourth straight year and even surpassing the suicide rate among comparable civilians." By "highest rate on record," the AP means since 1980, when "current record-keeping began." Still, needless to say, this is a horrible development, with at least 128 soldiers … [Read more...] about Military Suicides on the Rise