Your daily dose of civil rights and related news The House of Representatives just passed a gender pay equity law, responding (I presume) to the widely derided Ledbetter decision of last year. The Montgomery County police union is blocking the placement of audio recording devices in squad cars -- a key step in enacted accountability for cops (not to mention protecting … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Roundup: 08/01/08
Wal-Mart Warns Store Managers Of Democratic Party Win
Wal-Mart is reportedly holding mandatory meetings warning its store managers that a Democratic victory could be bad for the stores since it could lead to unionization -- news that that is likely to stir up a hornet's nest of political trouble for the world's mega-retailer. The Wall Street Journal reports: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is mobilizing its store managers and … [Read more...] about Wal-Mart Warns Store Managers Of Democratic Party Win
New Economy Shocker: GM Loses $15.5 Billion In Quarter
In the latest bit of news that would have been absolutely unimaginable a decade ago, General Motors has announced that it has reported a $15.5 billion quarterly loss -- yet another sign of the deteriorating economy and how high oil prices have dramatically changed the American public's car-buying habits: The General Motors Corporation reported a stunning second-quarter … [Read more...] about New Economy Shocker: GM Loses $15.5 Billion In Quarter
GOP Bridge to Nowhere
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner … [Read more...] about GOP Bridge to Nowhere
God Bless Charles Durning
Actor Charles Durning has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mr. Durning is a fine actor and certainly deserves this but there is a much more important reason for us to remember and honor him. During the Second World War Durning was one of the many men who went off to fight for his country. He enlisted at the age of 17 and became a true American hero. He … [Read more...] about God Bless Charles Durning
McCain No Longer “Hot”
I am in the unfortunate position this week of learning far more about Paris Hilton than I ever wanted to know. It seems that the heiress and unintentional pornography star feels she coined the phrase "that's hot" which all the cool kids are saying. (Apparently I don't know any cool kids.) But the only "hot" involved between Paris and the McCain team is that the Hilton family is … [Read more...] about McCain No Longer “Hot”
John McCain Continues To Make A Mockery Of Civil Campaigning & A Huge Fool Of Himself
While John McCain's latest TV commercial comparing Barack Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears may be playing well in Peoria and his very own Uriah Heep, that Joe Lieberman, suggests that we "should just relax and enjoy it" like a quickie on YouPorn, the ad has been an unmitigated disaster among virtually all pundits of all stripes because it is being talked about more for … [Read more...] about John McCain Continues To Make A Mockery Of Civil Campaigning & A Huge Fool Of Himself
Indecision 2008: The News Better Run
Jon Stewart proimises, "The Daily Show news team will bring you all the news stories first, before they're even true." … [Read more...] about Indecision 2008: The News Better Run
Water on Mars!
It's been a big week for NASA, no doubt about it. Not only did we find liquid lakes on Titan, but we have now finally proven beyond doubt that there not only was water on Mars, but it's still there today. Laboratory tests aboard NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander have identified water in a soil sample. The lander's robotic arm delivered the sample Wednesday to an instrument that … [Read more...] about Water on Mars!
Wanted: A Better Caption For This Photo
KARL ROVE THANKS NICE KID FOR HELPING CHANGE FLAT TIRE … [Read more...] about Wanted: A Better Caption For This Photo
Britney Obama
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Britney Obama
Australians Are A Different Pedigree
Australians are a different pedigree...Mate!!! "Anywhere else it would be a cause of embarassment, if not a modicum of shame," writes The Times. "But to a country where a convict ancestry gives you aristocratic status, the revelation that the Australian Prime Minister is descended from not just one felon but six is a source of delight. "Kevin Rudd has already boasted of … [Read more...] about Australians Are A Different Pedigree
Word From Pebbles and Bamm Bamm
Just a few relaxing and uplifting words from Bedrock... Go ahead and enjoy it, I won't tell. … [Read more...] about Word From Pebbles and Bamm Bamm
Pakistan’s ISI: Why US Makes Noises But Does Nothing?
Let us compare two New York Times reports. First, October 2001 report: "Pakistan's intelligence service has had a longstanding relationship with Al Qaeda, turning a blind eye to growing ties between Osama bin Laden and the Taliban." Second, August 2008: "American intelligence agencies have concluded that members of Pakistan’s powerful spy service (ISI) helped plan the deadly … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s ISI: Why US Makes Noises But Does Nothing?
Even if Bush isn’t impeached…
...the consequences of his actions could be severe. The comments on my Sunstein post are terrific. Thanks to everyone involved. Certainly worth remembering is that impeachment is hardly the only option. And even if we do nothing at all (and I am not suggesting that!!!) there is still the whole wide world to consider. In early June Attorney Philippe Sands talked with Dave … [Read more...] about Even if Bush isn’t impeached…
McCain Needs Version Two-and-a-Half Smear Ad
In his "John McCain’s Metamorphosis From Smear Politics Victim To Smear Politics Perpetrator," Shaun Mullen commented on the McCain smear tactic du jour. This time the one in which, in order to try to “portray Barack Obama as unpatriotic, John McCain and his surrogates are accusing him in a TV commercial and elsewhere of canceling a visit to wounded troops at the Landstuhl … [Read more...] about McCain Needs Version Two-and-a-Half Smear Ad
U.S. Urged to ‘Curb Odious Conduct’ of Anti-China Lawmakers
Well - we've done it again. We've angered the Beijing leadership. According to this news account from China's Xinhua news service, the Chinese government is 'urging' the U.S. to curb the 'odious conduct' of a 'small number' of 'anti-China lawmakers' after the House passed Resolution 1370 [it passed 419-1], which criticizes China's human rights record. Furthermore - the … [Read more...] about U.S. Urged to ‘Curb Odious Conduct’ of Anti-China Lawmakers
From Harry Shearer (‘Songs of the Bushmen’): ‘935 Lies’
Shearer sings the blues (from his new album). … [Read more...] about From Harry Shearer (‘Songs of the Bushmen’): ‘935 Lies’
More on the Federal Court Ruling that Senior Bush Aides Are Subject to Congressional Subpoenas
I discussed the ruling briefly earlier today. At Balkinization, Marty Lederman weighs in, calling this 93-page opinion possibly a landmark decision, 'an extraordinarily thorough, scholarly and thoughtful opinion -- surely one of the best opinions ever written on questions relating to executive/congressional disputes.' As Lederman points out, [T]he argument itself was not … [Read more...] about More on the Federal Court Ruling that Senior Bush Aides Are Subject to Congressional Subpoenas
Here’s the root of the tire inflation story
Look, I'm not opposed to anything that saves some energy. If you can leave your lights on less often, take less trips in your car or cook more meals at home you'll probably save some money and use a bit less fuel. Good! But Obama's recent comments about keeping your tires properly inflated to save energy have been around for a while. Check out this YouTube video. Here's … [Read more...] about Here’s the root of the tire inflation story