The debate in Germany goes on! Is Berlin's Victory Tower a fitting place for Barack Obama's long-awaited speech on transatlantic relations? Writing for Germany's Frankfurter Rundschau, Eckart D. Stratenschulte suggests that since the Brandenburg Gate has been counted out, the Victory Tower may be even better: "With the Victory Column, another good place has been found for … [Read more...] about From Germany’s Frankfurter Rundschau: Obama at the Victory Column – After All, Isn’t That What He’s After? …
Obama Love
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These Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days
Last night I penned a column on whether or not Duncan Hunter wants to shoot wildebeests. Earlier I posted a picture of my basset hound. This morning I began my morning ritual of screening the headlines of Google Political News and the hot topics on Memeorandum, while flipping back and forth between Morning Joe, CNN Headline News and Fox News, and found myself totally uninspired … [Read more...] about These Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days
Obama’s German Rally Poster In The Eye Of Beholder
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a political poster? Its charm, brilliance --or its insidiousness and crassness --- depends on the political eye of the beholder. Today, the international media's eyes will be on Democratic presumptive nominee Sen. Barack Obama who will speak in Berlin to what is expected to be a huge crowd. His speech has been … [Read more...] about Obama’s German Rally Poster In The Eye Of Beholder
(Updated) John Edwards, Larry Craig & Sex: The News Media’s Double Standard
It is a story with three of America's favorite subjects -- celebrity, sex and hypocrisy -- but you'll have to look awfully hard to find it. When Senator Larry Craig was arrested for allegedly playing footsie with an undercover cop in a Minneapolis-St. Paul airport men's room stall, the mainstream media was all over it like a bad suit. After Roll Call broke the story last … [Read more...] about (Updated) John Edwards, Larry Craig & Sex: The News Media’s Double Standard
China ‘Prepares’ For The Olympics
The Olympics are only a few weeks away and the friendly leaders of the 'Peoples Republic' of China are getting ready for things in their usual friendly and loving manner. They have anticipated the fact that there will be people from countries who are used to having human rights, so they are setting up 'protest pens'. You will still have to apply to the government for … [Read more...] about China ‘Prepares’ For The Olympics
Obama In Israel: A Tough Sell As He Moves To Shore Up U.S. Jewish Support
Despite his official reception, it's a tough sell. Watch the CBS Report below. The Israeli commentator who pointedly insisted on using Obama's middle name sounds like he's been listening to too many webcasts of conservative talkers Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity... Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Times reports that Obama is working to shore up his support among Jewish voters in … [Read more...] about Obama In Israel: A Tough Sell As He Moves To Shore Up U.S. Jewish Support
What Do You Suppose This Is?
Obama Mia!
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Obama Mia!
Summer Reading: Paris 1919
I am an avid reader and since summer is the traditional time for people to catch up on their reading I thought I would start posting a weekly (or semi-weekly) book review to offer suggestions. With the Middle East and Iraq at the top of the news I thought I'd start with a book that looks back at a previous time when the world faced a dramatically changing world Paris … [Read more...] about Summer Reading: Paris 1919
WSJ/NBC Poll: Obama Leads By 6 Points But Obama And McCain Both Have Negatives
A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows that some 100 days before election day Democratic presumptive Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama has a six point lead -- but both Obama and Republican presumptive Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain have their work cut out for them. Both have negatives: Obama because he's a new political product on the national political … [Read more...] about WSJ/NBC Poll: Obama Leads By 6 Points But Obama And McCain Both Have Negatives
McCain VP
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about McCain VP
From Le Figaro of France: Barack Obama – Something to Please and Displease, Everyone
While Europe continues in its paroxysm of excitement over the impending visit of Senator Barack Obama, some on the Old Continent have begun to ask what will happen after his European triumph. Philippe Gelie of Le Figaro writes in part: "While Barack Obama has embarked on a tour of the Middle East and Europe, the international community is eager to learn the new direction … [Read more...] about From Le Figaro of France: Barack Obama – Something to Please and Displease, Everyone
Don’t Jerkey Around the Refugees, Please
Today we bring you yet another story reminding me that we need to ask T-Steel for a "WTF" category for stories. Congressman Duncan Hunter of California apparently decided that some personal action was required to help out with the dire refugee situation in Chad, where hundreds of thousands of Darfur citizens are seeking safety. His team quickly leapt into action. Hunter's … [Read more...] about Don’t Jerkey Around the Refugees, Please
John McCain’s Neverending War
One of the lines that McCain loves to repeat is that he has been among the harshest critics of the way in which the Bush Administration managed the Iraq War prior to the surge. Oddly enough, that sentiment didn't come through during the countless speeches and interviews he gave, in which he praised George Bush, Dick Cheney, and even Donald Rumsfield for this administration's … [Read more...] about John McCain’s Neverending War
Barack Obama Verbrechen Of The Week
RIGHT-WING BLOGS USE HITLER ANALOGIES, BUT ONLY FAUX OUTRAGE HERE. AND DIDJA KNOW THAT THE GUY RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD HAS FLIP-FLOPPED ON GENOCIDE?. … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Verbrechen Of The Week
Tasers and power in a corrupt small town
Since Tasers arrived on the law enforcement scene, there have been many problematic and troubling stories involving their use. Myself, I'm of the opinion that the Taser is just like any other tool: dangerous in the wrong hands. It's bad enough when someone misuses power, but it's downright appalling when a (now former) police officer could rampantly and repeatedly abuse … [Read more...] about Tasers and power in a corrupt small town
Obama in Europe: a shaky love affair
Senator Barack Obama will get a much warmer welcome in Europe than in Israel after his fact finding trips to Iraq and Afghanistan but the honeymoon could be short-lived were he to become President. The people in Germany, France and other countries are enthusiastic about Obama because having anyone other than George Bush in the White House would be a relief. Many would like … [Read more...] about Obama in Europe: a shaky love affair
Close Encounter For Wannabe Boy Racer
Times are tough for syndicated snark Robert Novak. It's been quite a while since he outed a CIA operative, his McCain veep scoop this week turned out to be false and his old war-hero pal keeps acting tres unpresidential. On top of all that, he dinged a pedestrian with his black Corvette this morning on the way to the spin factory and then, according to witnesses, tried … [Read more...] about Close Encounter For Wannabe Boy Racer
Support PETA, Oppose the FDA’s Abuse of Animals
I don't always agree with its priorities, nor with its methods and tactics, but, in general, as a proponent of animal rights, I applaud PETA for the work it does to bring attention to, and to fight, the rampant and horrific abuse of animals in our "civilized" society. This full-page ad -- see above -- appeared in yesterday's Washington Post. It features Andrew Von … [Read more...] about Support PETA, Oppose the FDA’s Abuse of Animals