It is a sad story...typical of incidents that are not uncommon in some Pakistani cities/towns, as well as in some parts of India, especially northern India (and Delhi in particular). To read the first-hand account of sexual harassment narrated by a young woman/writer in the blog the Pakistan Spectator please click here... Shockingly, many incidents of harassment take place … [Read more...] about A Young Pakistani Woman’s Tale Of Woe…
March Madness Wrap Up, Day 2
Isn't today kind of what March Madness is all about? Drama and big upsets galore. I'll admit that I have a pre-existing bias towards the early rounds. Three games on at all times, folks you've never heard of stepping up huge, and teams like Siena are still in it. But today was really a great day for basketball. - Even with all the drama and upsets, the moment that made me … [Read more...] about March Madness Wrap Up, Day 2
Pelosi Meets Dalai Lama In India: China Angry…
Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, an outspoken supporter of Tibet's freedom, travelled to the north Indian picturesque hill abode of the exiled Dalai Lama to express her concern at the violence that has gripped Tibet in the wake of widespread and bloody protests there. Ms Pelosi has strongly criticised China's crackdown on Tibet. According to a … [Read more...] about Pelosi Meets Dalai Lama In India: China Angry…
F&M Poll of PA Democrats: Clinton doubles lead, has lower unfavorables than Obama
Read the poll here. Margin of error is +/- 4.5 for all respondents (registered Dems), +/- 5.7 for likely Dem voters. From its summary: The March 2008 Franklin and Marshall College Poll suggests that Hillary Clinton has regained the solid advantage she held over Barack Obama prior to February. Clinton leads Obama by 16 points among likely Democratic primary voters, 51% to … [Read more...] about F&M Poll of PA Democrats: Clinton doubles lead, has lower unfavorables than Obama
Genos Subs
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Genos Subs
Bill Clinton Strikes Again?
He makes another statement praising the likely Republican Presidential nominee Senator John McCain and his wife Senator Hillary Clinton -- but this time singling them out as as two people who love their country. Is another name omitted? READ DETAILS HERE. Was he implying that Senator Barack Obama isn't in the same category? Clinton -- who was not accused of being vague in … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Strikes Again?
John McCain tells press in Israel that Purim is Jewish Halloween, Lieberman corrects him, again
Sigh. How many times do we have to pray that we get a president smarter than George Bush? No. Really. Talk about a God who works in mysterious ways. What did Republican candidate for president and Arizona Senator John "I'm so experienced in foreign policy" McCain say this time? (You know I find something outrageous when I'm at this level of snark.) Oh - just this … [Read more...] about John McCain tells press in Israel that Purim is Jewish Halloween, Lieberman corrects him, again
Fox’s Chris Wallace Takes Fox And Friends ‘To Task’ For ‘Two Hours Of Obama Bashing’
At Think Progress Bravo! … [Read more...] about Fox’s Chris Wallace Takes Fox And Friends ‘To Task’ For ‘Two Hours Of Obama Bashing’
The Desecration of Alistair Cooke
Crimes against humanity come large now--wars, holocausts, ethnic cleansing--but sometimes a small horror rises from the past and pierces the heart. Such is the case of a man convicted last week of grave robbing--harvesting and selling body parts, including those of the most civilized man I ever knew. For several generations of Americans, Alistair Cooke was the Englishman who … [Read more...] about The Desecration of Alistair Cooke
A Low Bar, But Still…
I'm not all that impressed with Obama's plan to bomb Pakistan's NWFP if there is "actionable intelligence against al-Qaeda." As analyst Joshua Foust has noted, such an attack would surely turn much of the country against us and severely derail our counter-terrorism efforts in the long-haul. It's also just lazy - an easy response to a problem that is much more complex and … [Read more...] about A Low Bar, But Still…
“Change Congress” Reform Group
The new group is Change Congress and the story about it is in Stanford University Law Professor Lawrence Lessig Sets Sights on Corruptive Influence of Money in Politics This new organizaton intends to coordinate with the existing groups focused on reforming Congressional Campaigns and Elections. The distinction of this new entity is that internet campaign guru Joe Trippi is … [Read more...] about “Change Congress” Reform Group
Passport Breaches: Much Ado About What?
Despite the inherent sleaziness of the Bush administration, the news that two State Department contract employees have been fired for accessing Barack Obama's passport file didn't set off any alarm bells. Then we learned that the files of Hillary Clinton and John McCain had been breached, as well. Condi Rice apologized to the candidates (and she seems to be doing an … [Read more...] about Passport Breaches: Much Ado About What?
Snooping at State
As of this morning, it appears that it's not only Barack Obama's passport file that has been poked through but also those of Hillary Clinton and John McCain. So much for privacy rights etc.... … [Read more...] about Snooping at State
Obama: Will the Year 2008 ‘Consecrate the Black Race?’
At this point it's almost a cliche to say that the candidacy of Barack Obama has sparked excitement around the world. But on the continent of Africa, that excitement and the hope that his campaign inspires is particularly poignant. Such is the case in the obscure African nation of Benin, which hit the headlines recently when it briefly hosted President Bush. Sulpice O. Gbaguidi … [Read more...] about Obama: Will the Year 2008 ‘Consecrate the Black Race?’
What Does a Recession Look Like?
Three out of four Americans think the country is a recession, a Zogby Poll reports, and confidence in the economy, President Bush and Congress has plummeted. "As oil prices hit record highs," the pollsters note, "Americans say they are prepared to take measures to compensate if oil prices continue to rise--37% plan to drive less, 24% would reduce retail and entertainment … [Read more...] about What Does a Recession Look Like?
Friday Hillary Hypocrisy Round-Up
WHO'S THE GUY WITH BILL CLINTON? The silence has been thunderous from the Hillary Clinton camp since Barack Obama's speech on race and religion earlier this week, but her surrogates are continuing to work feverishly behind the scenes to try to discredit Obama for his association with a certain reverend. No word as to when Clinton will schedule her speech on race and … [Read more...] about Friday Hillary Hypocrisy Round-Up
“Race” in the Race for the Nomination: Surprise Reason to Stay on Message
The message is up and awake, unanesthetized and walking. The message is about 'the past' and the ghosts that are yet unlaid in our country. Its other name is "racial issues." I hope it isn’t too politically incorrect to say that when the big old featherbed of 'race' is slashed open by one thing or another, all manner of odd and non-race related things come flying out too, it … [Read more...] about “Race” in the Race for the Nomination: Surprise Reason to Stay on Message
Bush and bin Laden: Voices from the Crypt
What can be gleaned from the fact that on the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War, President George W. Bush and his 'alter ego' Osama bin Laden both gave speeches? Patrik Etschmayer writes for Switzerland's Nachrichten, 'Bush once again showed how brilliant he is at ignoring the reality of his own mistakes and giving the truth a whole new twist ... This speech - which was an … [Read more...] about Bush and bin Laden: Voices from the Crypt
A Big Endorsement for Obama — Or Is It?
In a campaign season where much ado has been made of endorsements but their value has been questionable, Barack Obama bagged a potentially big one today – Bill Richardson. Hispanic voters have been a key voting bloc for Hillary Clinton and, as the nation’s only Hispanic governor, Richardson could attract Hispanics to Obama. But Richardson, who largely based his own … [Read more...] about A Big Endorsement for Obama — Or Is It?
Guest Voice: Hints On How To Cover The Historic ’08 Candidacies
Today's Guest Voice is by comedian Will Durst, political comedian who has performed around the world. He is a familiar pundit on television and radio. Hints On How To Cover The Historic ’08 Candidacies by Will Durst This campaign has been tough on everybody, but particularly on members of the media who find themselves stymied when trying to navigate this year’s … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: Hints On How To Cover The Historic ’08 Candidacies