I'm a little surprised at those who took at face value Edward Luttwak's piece in yesterday's New York Times. In an astonishing article, Luttwak makes the case that a President Obama is likely to find his relationship with the Islamic world to be tense and volatile. The reason? As an "apostate" (his words, not mine), the Senator from Illinois would be subject to the death … [Read more...] about Obama, the Apostate
A Sign It Is All But Over For Senator Hillary Clinton’s Campaign (UPDATED)
The skinny bald-headed man has sung: James Carville has been one of Hillary Clinton's most energetic defenders, but on Monday he all but declared Barack Obama will become the Democratic nominee for president. Speaking to students at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, Carville argued Clinton should stay in through the final nominating contest in early June, … [Read more...] about A Sign It Is All But Over For Senator Hillary Clinton’s Campaign (UPDATED)
Poll: Democrats Want Obama Clinton Primary Campaign To Continue
Yesterday we ran this post about a poll indicating Democrats wanted the primary battle between Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to continue -- and now a second poll has come up with the same finding, and almost the same numbers: On the eve of the West Virginia primary, most Democrats nationally say Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton should continue the … [Read more...] about Poll: Democrats Want Obama Clinton Primary Campaign To Continue
Disaster Tragedy
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My Favorite Pragmatic Liberal in Congress
A Liberal Wit Builds Bridges to the G.O.P. Many say they also respect his zest for cutting a deal and, indeed, Mr. Frank still hopes to reach one on the housing legislation. To appeal to the White House, he has made numerous revisions, including dropping a plan to have the government serve as a clearinghouse for auctioning bundles of refinanced mortgages... What vexes … [Read more...] about My Favorite Pragmatic Liberal in Congress
Are Republicans facing a political tsunami?
A raft of news items portending bad tidings for the GOP this November has some Democratic party enthusiasts rubbing their hands in glee. One example of this can be found at the left wing blog Liberal & Progressive Politics and Perspectives where Deborah White feels that Republicans Ignoring Republicans is a Good Thing for Democrats. As always, we would encourage you to click … [Read more...] about Are Republicans facing a political tsunami?
Guest Voice: The Art of Political Cinema (Part Two)
This is part II and the final part of a Guest Voice by Michael Teodoro G. Ting Jr., a freelance writer and graduate student based in the Philippines. In it, he continues his comprehensive look at The Art of Political Cinema worldwide. Part One is HERE. The Art of Political Cinema (Conclusion) By Michael Teodoro G. Ting Jr Political comedies Political comedies … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: The Art of Political Cinema (Part Two)
Should Hillary & Bill Clinton Be Punished?
From my perspective -- and I've got plenty of company on this -- Hillary Clinton has more than made the case that she would be worthy successor to George Bush after waging a primary campaign predicated on outright lying, divisiveness, fear mongering and race baiting that grandmasters like Karl Rove and Lee Atwater would approve of, the latter at least until his death-bed … [Read more...] about Should Hillary & Bill Clinton Be Punished?
Will we have a new FISA bill?
Arguments between national security advocates and personal privacy proponents have stalled the passage of a new FISA bill for months. One of the main sticking points has been proposed immunity for telecoms as endorsed by the Bush administration. Hot Air's Ed Morrissey has the details of how Bush may have "blinked first" on the immunity question so a compromise may be in the … [Read more...] about Will we have a new FISA bill?
McCain, abortion, Southern Baptists & the emergence of the Religious Right
As ABC News reports that John McCain is poised to flip on abortion, it's worth remembering that social conservatives have done some flipping of their own. UPI, June 1971: The Southern Baptist Convention called today for the legalization of abortion in certain cases, including those where there was "carefully ascertained evidence of the likelihood of damage to the emotional, … [Read more...] about McCain, abortion, Southern Baptists & the emergence of the Religious Right
The GOP and that “whacky” Bob Barr
A new column from the Washington Post's Dana Milbank provides a glimpse into the reception upstart Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr can expect from the Republican party. He points out a number of the highlights of previous Barr appearances which will provide rich fodder for the candidate's opponents, the media and late night television. These include: - Licking … [Read more...] about The GOP and that “whacky” Bob Barr
Rest Well. Day Is Done
Gallup Daily Tracking Poll: Obama Leads Clinton By 7 Percent
Democratic Senator Barack Obama now shows a spike in his polling against rival Senator Hillary Clinton in his battle for the Democratic nomination -- opening up a 7 percent lead, the latest Gallup Daily tracking poll shows. Polls -- particularly this tempestuous and fickle primary season -- are see-saws, but this poll is significant coming as it does amid news of a steady … [Read more...] about Gallup Daily Tracking Poll: Obama Leads Clinton By 7 Percent
Gay psychiatrist explains canceled APA panel
In describing the cancelled panel, Dr. David Scasta sounds like he had been searching all along for the reasonable middle. The Bryant Park Project's Rachel Martin sometimes tips towards typical media mayhem -- "You think it's important to engage the people at the fringe, at the very extreme side?" While the activists win on points -- they are, indeed, correct in many … [Read more...] about Gay psychiatrist explains canceled APA panel
Prayer For The Suffering Chinese
May those who can, hang on. May those who cannot, know all mercy. ________ CODA In symbolism, the pine tree remains rooted and green with life, even under duress of cold and raw weather. Cranes make many migrations back and forth between heaven and earth, standing for a certain kind of longevity, that of the soul. … [Read more...] about Prayer For The Suffering Chinese
‘Eat Your Words, Mr. Bush!’
The outrage in India over President Bush's recent comments, which appeared to blame that country's growing middle class for rising food prices, shows no sign of subsiding. Reacting to President Bush's comments and those from European Union officials, Sitaram Yechury writes for India's Hindustan Times: "Apart from being as ridiculous … [Read more...] about ‘Eat Your Words, Mr. Bush!’
Poll: 64 Percent Democrats Want Clinton To Stay In Race
The late comedian Joe Besser, the second "Three Stooges" Curley replacement and also known as "Stinky" on the classic 1950s Abbott & Costello Show, used to have a catchphrase: "Not so faaaaaaast!" And that, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll is the attitude of six out of 10 Democratic voters to calls for Senator Hillary Clinton to leave the race for the Democratic … [Read more...] about Poll: 64 Percent Democrats Want Clinton To Stay In Race
Researchers conclude: no relationship between violent video games and violent kids
CNet: Two Harvard researchers have concluded that there's no data to support the notion that violent video games cause the kids who play them to act out violence in real life, contrary to the vast majority of media outlets that would have the public thinking otherwise. The $1.5 million study, which began in 2004, closely examined 1,200 children after bouts with violent games … [Read more...] about Researchers conclude: no relationship between violent video games and violent kids
American Elections: Cause for Hope and for Disappointment
Will the candidates for the U.S. presidency ever get beyond pandering and demagoguery and deal with the real issues? According to Eric Le Boucher of France's Le Monde newspaper, the rhetoric from both Democrats and Republicans has been disappointing. Boucher writes: The American presidential election campaign is disappointing. … [Read more...] about American Elections: Cause for Hope and for Disappointment
9,000 Killed In Massive China Earthquake (Video Of Quake)
A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake punched China today, toppling nearly all the buildings in one village and coming some 90 days before the Olympic Games begin in Beijing: China's worst earthquake in nearly three decades killed nearly 9,000 people Monday. The Chinese government, sensitive to accusations it did not move quickly enough in previous disasters, immediately … [Read more...] about 9,000 Killed In Massive China Earthquake (Video Of Quake)