The ever-debate-sparking Andrew Sullivan frames the (for now) likely 2008 Presidential tickets as a choice between "Fear And Loathing" and says this: Lying awake the other early morning, I found the twin images of Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton coming into my mind. Maybe it was the Ambien, but inevitably the choice between those two haunts the fevered brow in the dead … [Read more...] about Will 2008’s Choice Be Between “Fear And Loathing?”
‘Common Good’ as Emerging Democrat Theme
In "Democrats Rework the Rhetoric", John D. MCKinnon writes in the Wall Street Journal about how a "Notion of the 'Common Good' Replaces Old-Style Bromides" ...many Democrats are embracing it as a new framework for expressing their vision of broader opportunity and equality. ie, leveling the economic playing field and backing strong unions and universal health care, shared … [Read more...] about ‘Common Good’ as Emerging Democrat Theme
The News From Basra
Since the British started to withdraw troops from Iraq's southern city of Basra at the end of the summer, observers have been watching carefully. Because Basra is seen as an important indicator of what would happen in the event of a broader troop withdrawal, both sides of the "should we stay or should we go" debate have been looking for evidence to bolster their case. It's no … [Read more...] about The News From Basra
Pakistan Suspended from Commonwealth
Pakistan was suspended from the Commonwealth last night despite last-minute assurances from President Musharraf that he would lift the state of emergency soon, reports The Times. "The decision threatens to deprive Pakistan of hundreds of millions of pounds of foreign investment and Commonwealth development funding, as well as excluding it from the 53-member bloc’s … [Read more...] about Pakistan Suspended from Commonwealth
Illegal Immigrants Migration Home Is Down For Winter Holidays
If you live in San Diego County, it's well known that during the holidays some of the county's (and region's) illegal immigrant population returns to Mexico for the holidays, then returns back into the United States after the holidays are over. That trend is expected to be way down this year, according to the North County Times: Immigrants and authorities say they … [Read more...] about Illegal Immigrants Migration Home Is Down For Winter Holidays
Scott McClellan’s Big Boo-Hoo
How about that Thanksgiving Eve bombshell? Former presidential press secretary Scott McClellan reveals in a forthcoming book that he was lied to in 2003 when he falsely assured us that nobody in the White House had leaked Valerie Plame's confidential CIA status in retaliation for husband Joseph Wilson's criticism of George Bush's rationales for the Iraq war. You may … [Read more...] about Scott McClellan’s Big Boo-Hoo
Foreign Insurgents In Iraq 41 Percent From Saudi Arabia
Here's yet another story detailing how a country that is said to be a key ally in the United States war on terror is also playing another role but perhaps not in the way administration officials would like: More than 40% of the foreign fighters who entered Iraq to join the insurgency in the past year were citizens of Saudi Arabia, America's key partner in the Middle East, … [Read more...] about Foreign Insurgents In Iraq 41 Percent From Saudi Arabia
Big Bragging Rights In Little Delaware
DSU (top) angles for upset; UD for championship It is the biggest sporting event in little Delaware since the Nanticoke tribe played the Lenni Lenape tribe in lacrosse. Or something. Delaware is the only state where the major universities have never played each other in football, but that will change today when the University of Delaware finally faces off against Delaware … [Read more...] about Big Bragging Rights In Little Delaware
Hollywood Writers Strike: All Hollywood Writers Are Not Millionaires
NOTE: This is a Guest Voice Post by skippy the bush kangaroo (who writes in lower case and who originated the word "blogtopia"). Hollywood Writers Strike: All Hollywood Writers Are NOT Millionaires by skippy the bush kangaroo hi everyone, skippy the bush kangaroo here, and i'm very honored to be writing for the moderate voice today, about something very close to my … [Read more...] about Hollywood Writers Strike: All Hollywood Writers Are Not Millionaires
Putin Crowning Himself as Czar
Riber Hansson, Svenska Dagbladet, Sweden … [Read more...] about Putin Crowning Himself as Czar
Looking for Grown-Ups to Send to Washington
I wrote here about a blood and bone marrow transplant screening drive held in the facilities of the congregation I now serve as pastor, Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan, Ohio. Members of Saint Matthew spearheaded the event. Its members and neighbors here in Logan, touched by the illness of a young woman from Saint Matthew, responded with an impressive love of neighbor. … [Read more...] about Looking for Grown-Ups to Send to Washington
Leftover Turkey
Tab, The Calgary Sun … [Read more...] about Leftover Turkey
The First DMV
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about The First DMV
Victory for Bush’s Favourite ‘Democratic General’ Musharraf
President Bush, who sincerely believes that General Musharraf is a true democrat, must be really pleased at the Pakistani Supreme Court judgement. "In a decision designed to legitimize the election of the Pakistani president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, the country’s Supreme Court today dismissed a final legal complaint challenging his right to be re-elected while also chief of the … [Read more...] about Victory for Bush’s Favourite ‘Democratic General’ Musharraf
Killing Fields of Iraq & Afghanistan: Who’s Telling The Truth?
The situation continues to be uncertain in Iraq and Afghanistan despite claims of substantial progress by the US and NATO forces. While one report says that suspected al-Qaida fighters killed two Iraqi soldiers early Thursday, then used their Humvees to kill at least 18 rival Sunnis south of Baghdad, another report claims that more than half of Afghanistan is back under Taliban … [Read more...] about Killing Fields of Iraq & Afghanistan: Who’s Telling The Truth?
Around The Sphere Thanksgiving Blogging Roundup Nov. 22, 2007
It's Thanksgiving Day...a day when we should take stock and make a list of things for which we are thankful. And one thing is the Internet as an increasingly popular informational tool. Will it continue to wreak havoc with the traditional mainstream news media or will traditional info outlets such as newspapers adjust to it? This is a special Thanksgiving Edition of our … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere Thanksgiving Blogging Roundup Nov. 22, 2007
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A Media Toolbox for Rookies
If there is going to be not only a trend, but a distinct business decision to “open up” newspapers to community participation via the Internet, then I think the community participators need at least a flash course in Journalism 101. I say this as a man who has been in the journalism profession since 1969, both as a newspaperman and a college instructor. When you do this … [Read more...] about A Media Toolbox for Rookies
Thanksgiving’s Jewish Roots
That must be why it features root vegetables! JTA via LA Jewish Journal: Thanksgiving’s Sukkot Roots Did you know that Thanksgiving is really a Jewish holiday? Although Thanksgiving is not on the Jewish calendar, historians believe that Sukkot may have inspired America’s favorite farewell to fall, often nicknamed "Turkey Day." "The pilgrims based their customs on the … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving’s Jewish Roots