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How To Draw Governor Blagojevich The Pay To Play Way
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Mumbai Terror: “Don’t Depend On USA”
Under the recent UN sanctions Pakistan government has begun a crackdown on a section of the known terror structure on its soil. It is believed that even this step might not have been taken if the incoming Obama administration in the US had not "pushed" its old ally Pakistan to act. (Meanwhile the father of the lone Pakistani gunman, arrested for the Mumbai terror, has … [Read more...] about Mumbai Terror: “Don’t Depend On USA”
The War Against Festivus
Fox News' Bill O'Reilly often talks about the "war" against Christmas. But he has never mentioned the war against Festivus. What is Festivus? If you don't know, then it proves that this holiday has been frozen out by the new and old media. Watch the video below for a primer: … [Read more...] about The War Against Festivus
Minnesota Recount Challenge
As previously discussed there is a fascinating system at the Star Tribune web site where you can play election judge and review the 5000 or so challenged ballots (though now down to I think around 3000). As you vote on each ballot, the system starts to apply your voting pattern to the remaining ballots to show how your choices would play out in the election. It is a very … [Read more...] about Minnesota Recount Challenge
A Poem from Arabic: E-Mail Message from Obama … to All Arab Peoples and Rulers: Al Wahdawi, Yemen
In the category of foreign press exotica, Arabic poems about American politics rank pretty high. They are very hard to translate - but every so often the people of WORLDMEETS.US come across one and bring it to our readers. Written by Egyptian poet Ahmed Matar for the Yemen newpaper Al Wahdawi, this poem uses the election of Barack Obama and what Arabs expect from him as a … [Read more...] about A Poem from Arabic: E-Mail Message from Obama … to All Arab Peoples and Rulers: Al Wahdawi, Yemen
Auto Bailout Fails in Senate
The Detroit News is reporting that the bailout deal has failed in the Senate. In the weeks since this has become an issue, I've gone from saying let them hang, to doing what we can to help the Big Three, to thinking that maybe bankruptcy wouldn't be such a bad idea. In normal times, I would say, no to any government help, but then these aren't normal times. Maybe my … [Read more...] about Auto Bailout Fails in Senate
Bush Medal for Nixon Felon
In one of his last presidential acts, the Compassionate Conservative pinned a medal yesterday on Richard Nixon's Watergate hatchet man, Chuck Colson, for "sharing the message of God’s boundless love and mercy with prisoners, former prisoners, and their families." In the season of Scrooge and redemption, it would be surly to see anything autobiographical in the gesture, … [Read more...] about Bush Medal for Nixon Felon
Governor Soprano at 7%
Polls show that Governor Soprano's approval rating is at 7% and dropping. I wonder how long he'll stick around ? We might see the first negative approval rating ever. … [Read more...] about Governor Soprano at 7%
Colin Powell: GOP Should Be More Inclusive And Stop Listening To Rush Limbaugh
When former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed then-Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama it was big news, not just because of his name but because to many independent, centrist and moderate voters Powell often articulates how many of them feel. Now Powell, in an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria for Sunday's "GPS" program, is doing it again, making … [Read more...] about Colin Powell: GOP Should Be More Inclusive And Stop Listening To Rush Limbaugh
Bailout For Detroit Automakers Flat, GOP Senate Tire Being Fixed?
The automakers' bailout is not gonna happen in the Senate due to Republican opposition. The automakers' bailout may happen in the Senate because negotiations are now moving forwards. It's been a see-saw day in Washington as the White House, Democrats and Republicans have squabbled over a) whether to bail out Detroit and b) if so, how to bail out Detroit in a way so that … [Read more...] about Bailout For Detroit Automakers Flat, GOP Senate Tire Being Fixed?
‘President Bush Should Have No Regrets about Faulty Iraq Intelligence’: Kurdish Media, Iraqi Kurdistan
There is no shortage of those who consider President Bush's invasion of Iraq the most incredible blunder in modern history - but the Kurds of northern Iraq are not among them. After seeing President Bush's recent interview with Charles Gibson of ABC News, Butan Amedi of Iraqi Kurdistan's Kurdish Media felt moved to write this op-ed in which he defends President Bush - albeit … [Read more...] about ‘President Bush Should Have No Regrets about Faulty Iraq Intelligence’: Kurdish Media, Iraqi Kurdistan
Obama And Governor Soprano
Let me begin my comments by making it clear that I do not think that President-Elect Obama is guilty of any wrongdoing in the Governor Soprano affair. Until concrete evidence is produced showing a link, I will accept his word that neither he nor his staff offered to pay for the Senate appointment. However his reaction to the scandal has struck me with a couple of … [Read more...] about Obama And Governor Soprano
On the Radio: Blago, Gay Marriage in Jersey and more
Continuing on from the ongoing TMV coverage of the Blago Saga and my earlier column on gay marriage in New Jersey, tonight we'll be taking to the air on Mid Stream Radio with a couple of special guests to bat the subject around. Be sure to join us to listen, participate in the live, online chat, or call in with your own comments and questions. The show is at our new time of 7 … [Read more...] about On the Radio: Blago, Gay Marriage in Jersey and more
More Blagojevich
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Which Political Mixture Are You?
Most persons are not Democrats or Republicans. They're more like a car engine: cylinders made in the USA, valves made offshore in the Marquesas, rotors made in Mexico... in other words a mix. And somehow, it all works pretty well together. Much of the time. Take this mini political quiz and find out your mix. Brought to you in the interests of taking a semi-rational break … [Read more...] about Which Political Mixture Are You?
Fusion vs. Fission: Not All Nukes Are Created Equal
Holly's recent post about Obama offering Israel an "umbrella" of deterrence contained an assertion that I've often seen and drives me absolutely crazy. 1) A nuclear strike against Israel could kill almost half of the Jews in the world (as well as many Christian and Muslim Arabs) and would threaten the survival of the Jewish People. Both the State of Israel and the Jewish … [Read more...] about Fusion vs. Fission: Not All Nukes Are Created Equal
Zimbabwe: Time for South Africa to Act
How does a lying thug like Robert Mugabe stay in power? Clearly, he's supported by other lying thugs. In fact, press reports from earlier this year indicated that in the wake of the 2008 presidential elections in Zimbabwe, Mugabe was preparing to concede his loss and step down from office. But his military sponsors told him that he would, under no circumstances, concede. So, … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe: Time for South Africa to Act
The GOP’s “God Problem,” Part Four
A reader responds to a post on Rod Dreher's blog: I am that, which for many American conservative and or literalistic and or fundamentalist Christians, does not exist: A gay man who is a Christian. And that is a big part of their problem. Beginning roughly in the late Nixon era and increasing by leaps and bounds, a very intolerant, totalitarian faction of Christians … [Read more...] about The GOP’s “God Problem,” Part Four
Obama’s Useless Nuclear Umbrella for Israel
According to Haaretz, the Obama Administration will provide a "nuclear umbrella" to protect Israel: U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's administration will offer Israel a "nuclear umbrella" against the threat of a nuclear attack by Iran, a well-placed American source said earlier this week. The source, who is close to the new administration, said the U.S. will declare that … [Read more...] about Obama’s Useless Nuclear Umbrella for Israel