So who will Democratic Senator Barack Obama pick as his Veep? Here's Nader's prediction. P.S.: It's likely that he's as right about this as he was in 2000 about it not mattering which party won, since there was no difference between the two political parties. … [Read more...] about Ralph Nader: Political Prognosticator?
Some Thoughts On Democratic Frontrunners and Dark Horses
Media pundits have been spending today speculating over and analyzing the various VP picks for Senator Obama. A lot of ink has been spilled on people like Biden, Richardson, Sebelius and the like. While I am far from being an impressive media pundit, I do have time to kill so I thought I'd take a little time to downplay the frontrunners and offer a few thoughts on some of … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts On Democratic Frontrunners and Dark Horses
McCain Goes Negative
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about McCain Goes Negative
‘McCain and Obama – Sucking Up at the Mega-Church’: From Nachrichten of Switzerland
So what does a secular European think of Saturday's Presidential election event with evangelicals at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church? Writing for Switzerland's Nachrichten newspaper, Patrik Etschmayer writes in part: "The absurdity of this entire affair was best illustrated when John McCain called for coastal oil-drilling and was cheered for it by his … [Read more...] about ‘McCain and Obama – Sucking Up at the Mega-Church’: From Nachrichten of Switzerland
Biden
If Barack Obama was not already inclined toward him as a running mate, John McCain and Vladimir Putin in the past week should have helped make up his mind to choose Joe Biden. His trip to Georgia as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee underscored his credentials to complement Obama's idealism with the experience and know-how to navigate through a world of … [Read more...] about Biden
Biden The Frontrunner For VP ?
According to Howard Fineman, Senator Joe Biden is the frontrunner to be the VP pick for Barack Obama. The word is that Obama wants to go with a 'seasoned Beltway type' and that would be Biden. I'm not so sure about this. Obviously, Biden is one of the top contenders and I would not be surprised if he ends up being the choice. But Obama has based his campaign on change and … [Read more...] about Biden The Frontrunner For VP ?
Georgia And NATO
Another must read post by Kevin Sullivan, writing on Real Clear Politics' impressive new Real Clear World international affairs news site. … [Read more...] about Georgia And NATO
Bad Rhetoric
I don't like hearing it under any circumstances, but John McCain sure seems to find the worst situations to use the phrase "Judeo-Christian", doesn't he? … [Read more...] about Bad Rhetoric
Downsizing the News And Pretending to Increase Quality (Guest Voice)
This is a Guest Voice on the declining -- some would flatly say failing --- state of American newspapers by journalism professor and author Walter Brasch who is also an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club. Downsizing the News And Pretending to Increase Quality by Walter Brasch Executive … [Read more...] about Downsizing the News And Pretending to Increase Quality (Guest Voice)
Going Back to Rick’s Cafe Americain
Being a hard-core fan of classic movies, particularly those with Bogie in them, I've long had Casablanca in my list of the top five movies of all time. Today, I will get to indulge one of my greater pleasures as I shall be one of the guests on a panel discussing trivia regarding this timeless film. At 4 pm Eastern, you can join me on Betty Jo Tucker's Movie Addict Headquarters … [Read more...] about Going Back to Rick’s Cafe Americain
Civil Rights Roundup: 08/19/08
Your daily dose of civil rights and related news The highest court in California has ruled that doctors cannot refuse to treat gay and lesbian patients due to religious objections. The federal government is starting to push to make sure apartments are handicapped-accessible. A vandalism spree in Staten Island is not being characterized as a hate crime, despite concerns … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Roundup: 08/19/08
Dreams Of Turning Democratic Convention 2008 Denver Into Democratic Convention 1968 Chicago?
There are some who apparently dream of doing just that and they're organized with details on websites. … [Read more...] about Dreams Of Turning Democratic Convention 2008 Denver Into Democratic Convention 1968 Chicago?
The Real Story Behind Ralph Reed Raising Funds For John McCain
So who is telling the truth? … [Read more...] about The Real Story Behind Ralph Reed Raising Funds For John McCain
Contrast and Compare: NASA
Since we haven't done one of these for a while and both of the major party candidates have popped up on the subject recently, let's take a look at how the candidates stack up on the future of NASA. One of the more recent entries is a bit of tit-for-tat between Obama and McCain in the Florida press. Sen. Barack Obama has detailed a comprehensive space plan that includes $2 … [Read more...] about Contrast and Compare: NASA
John Edwards: Shameless Sonofabitch
I promised myself that I would not blog on the Jennifer Aniston-John Mayer smash-up, and it's been like only 72 hours since I last wrote anything about the John & Rielle Show, which actually had more to do with electrocuting horses than short-circuiting political careers. But a newly-published account concerning Edwards shamelessly using his wife's cancer to try to … [Read more...] about John Edwards: Shameless Sonofabitch
Ricky, Get Yer Gun
The fight over second amendment rights in the District of Columbia is far from over, as local lawmakers continue scrambling to try to re-write laws to "honor" the Heller decision while still making it virtually impossible to obtain a permit. However, while that process drags on, one of the principals in the case has achieved at least a temporary and symbolic victory. Dick … [Read more...] about Ricky, Get Yer Gun
‘It’s Time Iraqis Stopped Laughing!’: From Iraq’s Azzaman
According to Fateh Abdusalam of Iraq's Azzaman newspaper, that nation's so-called democracy would be funny of it wasn't so tragic. Abdusalam writes sarcastically: "For a long while as they ranted about democracy, Iraqi politicians were also laughing to themselves. And they have been backed up by the greatest laughers of them all, the Americans - and the might of the U.S. … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Time Iraqis Stopped Laughing!’: From Iraq’s Azzaman
Olympic Gold Medal and Iraq Come Together
One of the big stories to come out of the Olympics last night was the gold medal victory by 28-year-old Stephanie Brown Trafton in the women's discus throw. She became the first US woman to win a gold medal since 1932 and the first one to win ANY medal since 1984. Obviously her story is very inspiring, how she first dreamed of going to the Olympics as a four year old … [Read more...] about Olympic Gold Medal and Iraq Come Together
The Americans Finally Launch ‘Operation Saakashvili’s Salvation’: From Russia’s Novosti
For those interested in some Russian commentary on the Georgia crisis, this article by Andrei Fedyashin of Russia's Novosti news service will prove suitable. Fedyashin reflects the Kremlin's disdain for the Georgia president, and highlights the machinations that Russians believe are behind Georgia's attempt to regain control of South Ossetia - particularly during the Olympic … [Read more...] about The Americans Finally Launch ‘Operation Saakashvili’s Salvation’: From Russia’s Novosti
US First: Take Guns To School & Church
A blog in Wall Street Journal has interesting subheadings: "Take your gun to school" and “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition!” It reports that the trustees of the Harrold Independent School District, a tiny Texas school district, may be the first in the US to allow teachers and staff to pack guns for protection. More here... Some inspiring lessons and trainings for … [Read more...] about US First: Take Guns To School & Church