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Hillary Clinton and the Negative Mother Complex
There has been much commentary in media about whether Hillary Clinton has been hit with more unbalanced attacks as a result of her gender. It seems a significant amount of what is repeatedly written or said about her negatively, is not an effort to evaluate or weigh, but rather carries a tone of diatribe ... as though the speaker/ writer feels they have been harmed by her … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton and the Negative Mother Complex
The Trouble With NAFTA: It’s Far Too Feeble …
Now as President Bush prepares to leave office and the 'Three Amigos' have said their last goodbyes, Mexican columnists have begun to weigh in on the success of their final NAFTA Summit. While NAFTA has become increasingly unpopular in the United States, the same can be said in Mexico - but for far different reasons. There, the dissatisfaction stems from the feebleness … [Read more...] about The Trouble With NAFTA: It’s Far Too Feeble …
Games for Change in NYC, June 2-4
It's been kind of a geeky day for me so I thought it appropriate that I close it out with this one... You really can design serious games for positive social change. And there's a non-profit that's all about helping folks do that. It's Games for Change. Cory Doctorow quotes Eleanor on G4C: Games for Change, the non-profit devoted to promoting, well, games for change, … [Read more...] about Games for Change in NYC, June 2-4
Does McCain Need a Sister Souljah Moment?
CNN reports that President Bush is the least popular president in modern history. A liberal acquaintance is gleeful believing that this proves the president is the worst ever. My belief is that while the President won't be in my top ten, I think one might want to allow the historians to determine this and not the fleeting opinions of moment. That said, this President won't … [Read more...] about Does McCain Need a Sister Souljah Moment?
A Martian Speaks on What Some Call “Whoredom”
A small reprise, given Shaun Mullen bringing news of the possibly suspicious suicide of Deborah Jeane Palfrey, 52, recently found guilty of racketeering, money laundering and other charges for running an escort service that drew many customers including one well known government official, Louisiana Senator David Vitter (R). The small piece of real estate at the V of the … [Read more...] about A Martian Speaks on What Some Call “Whoredom”
Gimme Some Of That Faux News!
The only good thing to be said about Faux . . . er, Fox News is that their ratings ain't lookin' so hot these days. Neither are the ratings for other cable news channels, but at least you wouldn't expect them to make a whopper of a mistake in promoting a Clinton-Obama debate based on the legendary Douglas-Lincoln debates and being so impaired as to believe that the Douglas … [Read more...] about Gimme Some Of That Faux News!
Poll: Bush Most Unpopular President In Modern History
A new poll provides PROOF that in the end President George Bush has proven to be a uniter, not a divider -- a President who has left his memorable mark on history: A new poll suggests that George W. Bush is the most unpopular president in modern American history. This also suggests that a new national sport in coming months will be keeping track of Republican … [Read more...] about Poll: Bush Most Unpopular President In Modern History
Gallup Daily: Clinton Leads Obama By Four Points
The latest Gallup Daily tracking poll continues more bad-news trending for Senator Barack Obama in his epic battle with Senator Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination: Clinton has widened her lead over him and is now ahead by four points: Hillary Clinton has edged ahead of Barack Obama, 49% to 45%, in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking … [Read more...] about Gallup Daily: Clinton Leads Obama By Four Points
Death of ‘D.C. Madam’ A Suicide?
A woman who police believe to be Deborah Jeane Palfrey, known as the "D.C. Madam," was found dead today, Tarpon Springs, Florida, police said. The body has not been positively identified. "Detectives are investigating an apparent suicide of a (white female) that appears to be in her early 50s," police said in a news release. Suicide notes were found near the body in a … [Read more...] about Death of ‘D.C. Madam’ A Suicide?
(Update II) When Good Feminists Do Bad Things: WVWV’s Record of Voter Supression
By most accounts, the Washington-based advocacy group Women's Voices Women's Vote is a stand-up organization, but in its lust to help Hillary Clinton it has run afoul of the law in a most foul way in yet another state. WVWV stands accused of waging a high-tech voter suppression campaign in predominantly black, Barack Obama-leaning districts in North Carolina where residents … [Read more...] about (Update II) When Good Feminists Do Bad Things: WVWV’s Record of Voter Supression
Wanted: A Better Caption For This Photo
On the 5th anniversary of President Bush's declaration that major combat operations in Iraq were over, the Pentagon reported that American combat deaths were again on the upswing and in April were the highest in seven months. … [Read more...] about Wanted: A Better Caption For This Photo
Polls: Is Barack Obama Poised To Lose North Carolina Democratic Primary? (UPDATED)
For months it has been a "given" that Senator Barack Obama was way ahead in North Carolina -- in some cases by double-digits in the polls -- and that rival Senator Hillary Clinton didn't have much of a chance to win the state's Democratic Presidential primary, and create eleventh hour "Big Mo" in their battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. New polls suggest it may … [Read more...] about Polls: Is Barack Obama Poised To Lose North Carolina Democratic Primary? (UPDATED)
McCain & Clinton Flunk Economics 101
Papa says he's gonna fill Ole Bessie up with some of that McClinton gas John McCain's embrace of a summer gasoline tax holiday is an idea so economically unsound but is such terrific feel-good political theater that Hillary Clinton soon joined him in an effort to pander to voters that will be tough to top. But then it's still six months to the election, so who … [Read more...] about McCain & Clinton Flunk Economics 101
Fightin’ words
Wolcott's got a When Democrats go Post-al look at the lefty blogosphere up at Vanity Fair that's getting lots of attention and is generally none-too-flattering. Then today Jeff Jarvis asks, What is Kos? I’m thinking that Daily Kos is not — as it wants to be and is often painted — netroots, the voice of a popular movement. No, it’s more like Tammany Hall, a would-be … [Read more...] about Fightin’ words
Welfare for Politicians vs Welfare for Special Interests
Florida bill repealing public campaign finance likely won't see vote - Thanks to a Republican Committee Chairman! Almost every time you notice our government being unwise it can be traced back to a public policy distorted by the influence of a special interest. "This is an unwise use of taxpayers' dollars," Hays said. "Think of all the good that $11 million could do for … [Read more...] about Welfare for Politicians vs Welfare for Special Interests
Looking for the mouse: Media without YOU isn’t media anymore
Author and educator Clay Shirky (his latest masterpiece is Here Comes Everybody) spoke at the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco last week on the "cognitive surplus" and how we'll put it to use. Fascinating: I was having dinner with a group of friends about a month ago, and one of them was talking about sitting with his four-year-old daughter watching a DVD. And in the middle of … [Read more...] about Looking for the mouse: Media without YOU isn’t media anymore
This Good Earth
Helen Hayes once said, "All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar." On this May Day I find myself appreciating such thoughts. One can handle only so much politics without a bit of a break. The poisonous nature of political bloodsport really takes a toll on … [Read more...] about This Good Earth
Of Presidents, Politicians & Expectations
No one survives being president of the United States without looking the worse for wear, but comparing George Bush's stock 2000 campaign photograph with the image above taken at a White House press conference this week is shocking. The man looks like he has aged 25 years in eight, although I suppose the more important question is how much we have. I got into the habit of … [Read more...] about Of Presidents, Politicians & Expectations
Re-Wolfing Urban Parks
Not long ago, several dozen gray wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park. It was part of an Interior Department effort to keep down excess deer and elk populations, and to restore a natural predator to a habitat where it once roamed freely. In a larger sense, it was also a recognition that the natural" approach to public land management, the way it was done … [Read more...] about Re-Wolfing Urban Parks