It's a sick world when this is a headline: Severed fingers raise hope for abductees … [Read more...] about Some days I hate reading the news
A Republican View Of The Clinton Obama Democratic Nomination Battle
The view at the great and lively Republican blog Red State. … [Read more...] about A Republican View Of The Clinton Obama Democratic Nomination Battle
McCain Suggests Romney Could Be His Running Mate (UPDATED)
The Republican party's Presidential nominee to be, Senator John McCain, is now dropping hints that, yes, he would indeed seriously consider his former nomination rival former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as his running mate. And there is an irony in this. McCain is virtually assured of getting the Republican nomination, and can plot his strategy and raise funds while … [Read more...] about McCain Suggests Romney Could Be His Running Mate (UPDATED)
Obama’s Pastor: A Campaign Issue In The Making?
Democratic Senator Barack Obama ought to brace himself: ABC News has a report about his pastor that is sure to spark a campaign battle where some will demand he denounce him -- and Republicans will get ready to use some of the inflammatory statements against Obama if he runs. (Be sure to read TMV coblogger Polimom's post on this story HERE.) ABC News' Brian Ross … [Read more...] about Obama’s Pastor: A Campaign Issue In The Making?
Spitzer Resigns Shadow
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com … [Read more...] about Spitzer Resigns Shadow
You are what you eat, even when it’s toxic
ABC is running a doozy of a story (with video) about now-retired Rev. Jeremiah Wright. There's been quite a flurry of these in the last couple of days, but the kickback from this one, I think, is going to be massive. For instance: "The government gives them the drugs, builds bigger prisons, passes a three-strike law and then wants us to sing 'God Bless America.' No, no, … [Read more...] about You are what you eat, even when it’s toxic
Poll: In Tight Clinton Obama Campaign Bill Clinton Hurting Hillary
A new poll brings good news for Republican presumptive Presidential nominee Senator John McCain, troubling news for the Democratic Party, slightly good news for Democratic Senator Barack Obama -- and a sign that the best thing Hillary Clinton could do for her campaign now would to lock her husband Bill Clinton away in a room: There's a new poll out today from the Wall … [Read more...] about Poll: In Tight Clinton Obama Campaign Bill Clinton Hurting Hillary
William J. Casey: Liar & Traitor
Bending the truth in the service of intelligence gathering is as old as spycraft itself, and the history of the CIA right into the new millennium is littered with such instances. But it is worth noting on the 95th anniversary of William J. Casey's birth that some of this deeply troubled agency's most intractable problems can be traced to this man who was so addicted to lying … [Read more...] about William J. Casey: Liar & Traitor
Some Stories Are Unbelievable
And some are crappy. This is both. … [Read more...] about Some Stories Are Unbelievable
Sorry, Mickey, There is a Difference
Slate's Mickey Kaus boldly but carelessly suggests Geraldine Ferraro was right. In setting up his argument, Kaus accuses Obama-booster Andrew Sullivan of uttering the same sentiments as Ferraro in Sullivan's essay, "Goodbye to All That." Here are Sullivan's words, via my excerpt of Kaus' excerpt: What does [Obama] offer? First and foremost: his face. Think of it as the … [Read more...] about Sorry, Mickey, There is a Difference
Spitzer
Sandy Huffaker, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Spitzer
Hillary Clinton’s Monster Mash: Apologizing Her Way To the Nomination & White House?
The tactic is now well tested: A Hillary Clinton surrogate spouts something over the top and typically race laced about Barack Obama, Clinton looks the other way for a few days while the surrogate's snark percolates in the media, and then when enough mud has stuck, she belatedly issues a statement of regret, repudiation and rejection. And so it was yet again with L'affaire … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Monster Mash: Apologizing Her Way To the Nomination & White House?
‘Many Dishes May Break’ at the Next NATO Summit
How difficult will NATO's upcoming annual summit be? According to this analysis from Russia's Novosti news service, beyond the issue of getting more NATO troops to the danger zone in Afghanistan, there is the touchy subject of NATO expansion and the somewhat mysterious decision - made on March 6 - that neither Ukraine nor Georgia will be considered for admission this year. … [Read more...] about ‘Many Dishes May Break’ at the Next NATO Summit
Global Press on U.S. Elections
Here's another selection from the myriad global commentaries on the process and people of the U.S. election. El País, Spain Controversy: Anonymous Sources La Repubblica, Italy The Delegate Battle Elsevier, The Netherlands Elections: Waste of Time and Money? Nuernberger Nachrichten, Germany “Superdelegates” Decide Primaries in USA Irish Examiner, … [Read more...] about Global Press on U.S. Elections
Howard Metzenbaum Has Died
The Plain Dealer has a great obituary. … [Read more...] about Howard Metzenbaum Has Died
Clinton Apologizes To Black Voters After Unapologetic Ferraro Resignation: Too Little Too Late? (Roundup Updated)
Senator Hillary Clinton has apologized to black voters due to the controversy surrounding the widely-condemned comments of now-resigned unapologetic campaign official Geraldine Ferraro, who basically said Obama is where he is because he is black. News reports say Clinton's speech was an uncharacteristically long and heartfelt apology. But some are bound to note that it … [Read more...] about Clinton Apologizes To Black Voters After Unapologetic Ferraro Resignation: Too Little Too Late? (Roundup Updated)
Shouldn’t Diplomacy Be a Higher Priority?
Smart Power Vote Coming Tomorrow in Senate International Affairs, which includes our diplomacy, development and international organization expenses, comprises just over 1.2% of our total federal budget and only 6% of our national security spending along with 83% for military and 11% for Homeland Security. It seems to me that a larger proportion of money for eradicating … [Read more...] about Shouldn’t Diplomacy Be a Higher Priority?
Guest Reader Comment: Obama Hillary Parallels 1968 Election?
The Moderate Voice occasionally runs Guest Voice posts. This one from San Diego businessman Matt Risi is so short, provocative and to the point that it's a guest comment: Just An Idea The parallels between the 2008 and 1968 Presidential Elections are striking to me. Barack Obama with his fiery idealism reminds me of Robert Kennedy. Hillary Clinton and her connection to … [Read more...] about Guest Reader Comment: Obama Hillary Parallels 1968 Election?
The Spitzer Story (in 8 words)
The Spitzer Story (in 8 words) Spitzer Wall Street disser caught in tryst splits … [Read more...] about The Spitzer Story (in 8 words)
Variations on a Theme
The theme being people fleeing human rights abuses in Iran being treated like dirt when they try and get asylum in the west. Today's variation: a 19-year old gay teenager who likely will be deported back to Iran (where his boyfriend was executed for Sodomy) from Great Britain because Iran does not "systematically persecute" homosexuals. But he's breaking the law, dammit! … [Read more...] about Variations on a Theme