Hot on the heels of his staunch defense of the legacy of President George W. Bush, Alexandre Adler, historian and France's foremost neocon, examines the underlying causes of Obama's wild popularity and what Adler sees as McCain's only chance for victory. On the reasons for Obama's strength, Adler discusses in part: -- 'his campaign's lack of any tangible racially-based … [Read more...] about ‘Some Reasons for Obama’s Popularity – McCain’s Only Chance’: From Le Figaro
Georgia’s Ethnic Cleansing Lawsuit Against Russia & Troubling Questions About Georgia’s Attack on the South Ossetians
[Updated here, with further clarification] We're Americans. We like to divide up opponents in any conflict into Good Guys and Bad Guys. Since reality tends to be more complicated than that, we can easily be misled by politicians and media pundits whose personal agendas are served by telling us which are the Good Guys and which the Bad Guys. Russia has agreed to "stand … [Read more...] about Georgia’s Ethnic Cleansing Lawsuit Against Russia & Troubling Questions About Georgia’s Attack on the South Ossetians
Lieberman Jumps Shark: Says Obama Doesn’t Put Country First
As a former Connecticut resident, it's truly sad to see the utter transformation of Senator Joe Lieberman -- and not in terms of party loyalty. It's hard to imagine the 2000 Joe Lieberman accusing a political opponent of not putting his country first --which he has now done as he has totally jumped the shark: One of the McCain campaign’s new themes, that Senator John … [Read more...] about Lieberman Jumps Shark: Says Obama Doesn’t Put Country First
‘Opus’ of Truth
From one of my favorite cartoonists and favorite cartoon characters ... enjoy. H/t Daily Dish. … [Read more...] about ‘Opus’ of Truth
Will Bob Barr Have an Impact on the Presidential Race?
Check out my new column on this subject. … [Read more...] about Will Bob Barr Have an Impact on the Presidential Race?
A Real “What If” to Whine About
In the wake of all the ludicrous "What If" questions and commentaries concerning the John Edwards' extramarital affair, fellow blogger Shaun Mullen asks, "What If Russia Had Invaded Fricking Denver?" in a good attempt to illustrate the "whining," wishful thinking nature of all this "what-iffing" by Clinton supporters. Interestingly, it is not only Clinton supporters who … [Read more...] about A Real “What If” to Whine About
Ponder This: McCain on the Conflict between Georgia and Russia
He...accused Putin of wanting to restore Russia to the days of czardom, when a monarchy exerted broad control over parts of Asia and eastern Europe. “I think it’s very clear that Russian ambitions are to restore the old Russian Empire. Not the Soviet Union, but the Russian Empire.” (CNN) Cf. John McCain is your new jalopy … [Read more...] about Ponder This: McCain on the Conflict between Georgia and Russia
Will McCain Play the Gender Card?
With disaffected Clinton supporters still vowing to stay home or vote for him, John McCain must be tempted to give them another reason to come aboard by picking Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate. From a look at her political history, the 44-year-old "Northern Exposure" chief executive would bring more than token womanhood to the ticket. With approval ratings in … [Read more...] about Will McCain Play the Gender Card?
Quote Of The Day: On Obama’s McCain As Celebrity Campaign Ad
The quote of the day comes from Dick Polman, who takes a look at Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's recent campaign ad nothing that Republican Sen. John McCain is a celebrity, too. First, Polman notes that McCain is actually more of a celebrity if you use one measure: Anyway, the Obama people have finally retaliated by showing quick excerpts of McCain's longtime love of … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: On Obama’s McCain As Celebrity Campaign Ad
The Georgia-Russia Show. The Replay
We had a great panel discussion today on the subject of Russia and Georgia with myself, Ron Beasely of Newshoggers, our own Shaun Mullen, our Editor Joe Gandelman, and Cindy of Ladies Logic, along with our resident expert on Armenian history who put some perspective on how Georgia arrived where it is today. In case you missed it, you can catch a full replay of the show here at … [Read more...] about The Georgia-Russia Show. The Replay
Russia Bears Its Soul
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner … [Read more...] about Russia Bears Its Soul
Edwards 2006 Presidential Announcement Tour Companion: His Mistress
Former Democratic presidential nomination wannabe John Edwards' political coffin now not only has a dozen nails sealing it up but also steel bands melted around it to keep him from getting out of it with this new news: when Edwards went on his 2006 Presidential announcement tour, painting himself as a high-minded family man, he brought his mistress with him. Well, you … [Read more...] about Edwards 2006 Presidential Announcement Tour Companion: His Mistress
Georgians: We Helped you in Iraq, now Help us!
The Georgian government is recalling its 2,000 troops serving in Iraq to confront the threat at home, reports The Times: We helped in Iraq - now help us, beg Georgians As Russia forces its neighbour to retreat from South Ossetia, the people of Gori tell our correspondent of betrayal by the West. (...) Miriyan Gogolashvili, of Tkviav, said: "The Russians will be here … [Read more...] about Georgians: We Helped you in Iraq, now Help us!
Civil Rights Roundup: 08/12/08
Your daily dose of civil rights and related news An auto parts store in Houston is being sued by the EEOC for tolerating harassment of Black employees and passing over them for promotions. PETA wants to put ads up on the Mexican side of the border fence, warning potential Mexican immigrants about the effects of fatty, meat-filled diets. The ACLU is not thrilled with … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Roundup: 08/12/08
Panda and Russian Bears
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Panda and Russian Bears
What If Russia Had Invaded Fricking Denver?
The what-ifs are flying thick and fast in the wake of Penisgate, as in what if John Edwards had been smoked out concerning his affair with Rielle Hunter before the Iowa caucuses won by Barack Obama that jump started his improbable march to the nomination. Former Clinton campaign honcho Howard Wolfson whines, as only someone of his self-important preciousness can whine, that … [Read more...] about What If Russia Had Invaded Fricking Denver?
Putin back from Beijing
Rainer Hachfeld, Neues Deutschland, Germany … [Read more...] about Putin back from Beijing
Radio: Hating it when you’re right
Given the rapidly unfolding (or perhaps collapsing would be a better word) situation between Georgia and Russia, (more on that below) Cindy and I will be taking to the airwaves today on a special edition of Mid Stream Radio at noon eastern time (11 am central, 9 am pacific) for a roundtable discussion of the latest news and what it all means. We'll be joined by TMV's very own … [Read more...] about Radio: Hating it when you’re right
Yes, I’m a Fence Sitter
It's official. Andrew Sullivan is no longer just an Obama supporter, he's now a McCain detractor, dinging the Senator from Arizona in three posts in three hours and fifteen minutes yesterday, here, here, and here. I'm not entirely surprised. For some time now, Sullivan has been dropping hints (subtle and not so) that he was headed in this direction. Hell, for all I know, … [Read more...] about Yes, I’m a Fence Sitter
Musings On Two Wars & Two Olympics
The Russian invasion of Georgia recalls another war and another Olympics and the day the water turned blood red when Soviet invaders and Hungarian resisters faced off at the 1956 Summer Games. In late October 1956, a student demonstration against Hungary's Stalinist government grew into a nationwide revolt that was crushed by a large Soviet force in early November. Some … [Read more...] about Musings On Two Wars & Two Olympics