Britain bows out of a five-year war it could never have won, reads The Independent headline. This major story is unlikely to make it to the headlines in many of the US newspapers and American blogs. The grave implications of this development are either lost or are being intentionally underplayed. "Britain handed over security in Basra province yesterday, bringing a formal … [Read more...] about Britain Bows Out of 5-Year Iraq War; US…No Timetable?
Ron Paul vs. Morton Downey, Jr.’s Audience 1988
A blast from the past (and Ron Paul does seem like he's having a blast): Ron Paul on the controversial and highly loud Morton Downey, Jr. talk show in 1988: … [Read more...] about Ron Paul vs. Morton Downey, Jr.’s Audience 1988
60 Democrats in the Senate?
Chris Cillizza of 'The Fix' says that dream has deflated. … [Read more...] about 60 Democrats in the Senate?
Online Bullying
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant FOOTNOTE: And, yes we know, there are left wing nuts and centrist nuts, too (so that will spare some us some comments). In fact, this is election year and you can already see the squirrels rushing down from the trees... … [Read more...] about Online Bullying
And Now A Musical Interlude
YES Satellite HDTV - YMCA orthodox musical commercial: … [Read more...] about And Now A Musical Interlude
Back to the Political Future
There are undeniable echoes of the 1960s in how the elections of 2008 are shaping up. Both parties are in crises that could define them for decades to come and, although the parallels are inexact, the issues are similar: What kind of America are we living in and what do we want it to be? For Democrats in 1968, the question was not unlike what Republicans are facing … [Read more...] about Back to the Political Future
Wanted: A Better Caption For This Foto
Former Democratic Senator Joseph Lieberman talks to Republican presidential candidate John McCain prior to endorsing him. You can surely do better than that. What caption would you write for this photo? … [Read more...] about Wanted: A Better Caption For This Foto
Ukrainian Army Getting Creative In Recruitment Efforts
A translation seems superfluous. (Hat tip: Andrew Sullivan) … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Army Getting Creative In Recruitment Efforts
Guest Book Review: The Golden Notebook By Doris Lessing
This is another Guest Book Review by fiction writer Jessica Schneider who also writes for the highly visited site Cosmoetica, is Book Editor for Monsters and Critics and is the only contributor to her own blog. Book Review of Doris Lessing’s The Golden Notebook By Jessica Schneider There is an old joke among writers, poets mainly, about how one of the worst types of … [Read more...] about Guest Book Review: The Golden Notebook By Doris Lessing
Congress Caves
Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Congress Caves
Why Hillary’s Coronation Is On Hold
Having been rather critical of Hillary Clinton, I find myself feeling a tad sorry for her these days because she can’t seem to say or do anything without getting dinged. Trouble is, her wounds are mostly self inflicted. Mrs. Clinton has campaigned like an incumbent, which turns out to have been a not-wise strategy. She has presented herself as a woman of steely resolve who … [Read more...] about Why Hillary’s Coronation Is On Hold
The Democratic Primary in Less Than 50 Words
Courtesy of Atrios: Obama: The system sucks, but I'm so awesome that it'll melt away before me. Edwards: The system sucks, and we're gonna have to fight like hell to destroy it. Clinton: The system sucks, and I know how to work within it more than anyone. Any quarrel? … [Read more...] about The Democratic Primary in Less Than 50 Words
Hillary’s Self- Destruction
Gary McCoy, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Hillary’s Self- Destruction
Are False Rumors about Obama’s Religion Really about Race?
After reading over two posts below on potential obstacles to Senator Barack Obama's candidacy for the Presidency I couldn't help but connect two strains of bigotry that might be crossing paths. Chain emails suggesting Obama is secretly a Muslim Manchurian candidate certainly appeal to a uniquely wicked element of the American polity. But I wonder if the surface religious … [Read more...] about Are False Rumors about Obama’s Religion Really about Race?
Obama Stresses Faith Amid False Rumors
The 2008 election campaign is certainly proving to be The Campaign Of Faith. First, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney had to try and deal with anti-Mormon sentiments within the GOP and general electorate that have check-mated his Presidential hopes. Now, Barack Obama has had to stress his faith amid false rumors quickly (and at times gleefully) spread on the … [Read more...] about Obama Stresses Faith Amid False Rumors
Ron Paul Campaign Breaks Own Fundraising Record
Having drawn media attention for amassing $5.2 million in fundraising during the third quarter (nearly matching rival John McCain's $5.5 million during the same quarter), the Ron Paul campaign quickly raised the ante and challenged its supporters to raise $12 million during the fourth quarter. It was a particularly ambitious plan, given that even high profile candidates Rudy … [Read more...] about Ron Paul Campaign Breaks Own Fundraising Record
2008 a High-Stakes American Election Year for Europe
Will a Republican presidential victory in 2008 do permanent damage to America's ties to Europe? According to this op-ed article from Financial Times Deutschland columnist Thomas Klau, 'A Democratic President or a woman President would be seen as a symbol of change. But if a Republican wins the U.S. election of 2008, the long-term Atlantic rift will be insurmountable.' By … [Read more...] about 2008 a High-Stakes American Election Year for Europe
McCain’s Looking For Some Joe-Mentum
Cross-Posted to The Debate Link CNN's political ticker reports that Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) is going to endorse fellow pro-war Senator John McCain (R-AZ) tomorrow. I'm not sure anyone should find this surprising. Lieberman is not exactly enamored with the Democratic Party after primary voters dumped him 2006, and the Party is likewise not thrilled at … [Read more...] about McCain’s Looking For Some Joe-Mentum
Are Huckabee Backers Push-Polling Against McCain In New Hampshire?
It's getting increasingly hard for an independent voter sick of politicians who tear tear down their opponents and claw their way up to the top to find a candidate who'll just make the case why THEY deserve to be President. Here's the latest episode that should be condemned and repudiated by the candidate who is benefiting from what appears to be one of the most insidious … [Read more...] about Are Huckabee Backers Push-Polling Against McCain In New Hampshire?
Candidates Perverting History
On 6 December, Mitt Romney delivered a speech, "Faith in America," in which he tried to allay certain qualms some may have with his Mormon faith and to lay out his own views on the proper roles of religion and religious expression in American public life. He presented what seemed to me an incorrect and frankly dangerous interpretation of those roles, and trotted out selective … [Read more...] about Candidates Perverting History