Arizona Senator John McCain became the first high-profile Republican to say out loud what some on weblogs and a top columnist are saying: the Democrats are losing -- or have lost -- the momentum on their push to change Iraq policy: Democratic efforts to reach bipartisan agreement on changing Iraq war policy is evidence that the controlling party has "lost momentum" in … [Read more...] about John McCain Says Democrats Have Lost Momentum On Iraq Policy
Lifting the Curtain on Dave & Ryan’s Wondrous Iraq All-Star Minstrel Show
With General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker set to testify before Congress next week and President Bush planning to deliver his own progress report on the Iraq war, here are five things you should know about these hugely anticipated events: (1.) THE BIG COVER-UP This dog-and-pony show is a cover-up for a White House-manufactured catastrophe of epic proportions and an … [Read more...] about Lifting the Curtain on Dave & Ryan’s Wondrous Iraq All-Star Minstrel Show
A New Video!
Seemingly, we should all post - as if it's the latest Star Wars movie - that there'll be a new Bin Laden video aired on 9/11. So therefore this post. New video coming up the 11th of September. … [Read more...] about A New Video!
This Just In!!
THIS JUST IN from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz:Craig: I Will Not Blow This Job Idaho Senator Withdraws Resignation Less than one week after announcing his intention to resign from office, embattled Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) changed course today, telling reporters in Washington, “I will not blow this job.†Over the past few days, there had been whispers in … [Read more...] about This Just In!!
Pavarotti
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about Pavarotti
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: NOTES ON THE STATE OF POLITICS
NOTES ON THE STATE OF POLITICS Jefferson aficionados know the Man of the Millennium only penned one book in his lifetime, Notes on the State of Virginia. Many of Jefferson's observations in that volume still hold fascination today, and we recommend it to you. For our part, with a bow to the Rotunda and a nod to Monticello, we will offer, from time to time, tidbits and … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: NOTES ON THE STATE OF POLITICS
Irrationality: Bane of the Stock Market
Sometimes when I look at the stock market, I get awed and repulsed at the same time. Awed sometimes by the fact of pure capitalism at work. Tremendous amounts of money literally flowing between financial and corporate entities. Deals, trades, etc. The business of America is business, indeed. Repulsed sometimes by the fact of pure capitalism at work. Tremendous amounts … [Read more...] about Irrationality: Bane of the Stock Market
Biblical Marriage
Biblical Marriage consists of the following: A man, whether married or single, has sexual intercourse with an unmarried woman. That's it. I don't think the PureFest/True Love Waits sponsors realize this when they ask students to pledge "I will remain pure until I am biblically married." … [Read more...] about Biblical Marriage
A Question for Petraeus
Brent Budowsky has some questions for General David Petraeus. I wonder whether those questions - which need to be asked indeed - will be addressed. H/t Carolyne. … [Read more...] about A Question for Petraeus
Character Assassination
Ed Morrissey believes that the Democrats have begun a character-assassination campaign to discredit General Petraeus. Ed takes a closer look at what's going on at Heading Right. … [Read more...] about Character Assassination
Special Delivery
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Special Delivery
Supply-Side Economics
A debate between Ezra Klein, Megan McArdle and Matt Yglesias. Tyler Cowen, meanwhile, wonders how influential supply-side economics is these days. Tyler's conclusion: not much. … [Read more...] about Supply-Side Economics
Will September Be McCain’s Month?
According to The Trail, it just might. Pete Abel seems to agree. Tobin Harshaw has a good round-up related to yesterday's debate. … [Read more...] about Will September Be McCain’s Month?
China and Turkey
China has decided to build production plants in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir (Turkey's three largest cities) and Mersin. The good news? Perhaps they'll produce toys without poisonous amounts of led in them. The other good news? It's great for Turkey('s economy). I've often said that if I had a lot of money, I'd invest in Turkey. Labor's cheap, people are hardworking. … [Read more...] about China and Turkey
The Iranian Time Bomb
Richard Fernandez reviews and comments on Michael Ledeen's new book The Iranian Time Bomb. Richard's conclusion: "In summary Iran may well be 'the greatest strategic challenge to U.S. interests in the Middle East in a generation', in the words of Barack Obama. It might even be, as Michael Ledeen says 'the key to this war' which if turned will cause 'the world [to] change … [Read more...] about The Iranian Time Bomb
I’m with Jules
Keith Olbermann is a drama queen. … [Read more...] about I’m with Jules
Judge Strikes Down Part of Patriot Act
Bad news for the Bush administration (but good news for those who aren't too happy with the way the administration has chosen to fight terrorism): "A federal judge struck down parts of the revised USA Patriot Act on Thursday, saying investigators must have a court's approval before they can order Internet providers to turn over records without telling customers." US District … [Read more...] about Judge Strikes Down Part of Patriot Act
Riverbend’s Back
The Iraqi blogger is back - she's now blogging from Syria. H/t Andrew. … [Read more...] about Riverbend’s Back
Democratic Surge
RJ Matson, Roll Call … [Read more...] about Democratic Surge
Cohen’s Strategy
Richard Cohen writes: The way the United States leaves places matters. Having armed mujahedeen fighters to undo the Soviet empire in Afghanistan, America lost interest in a backwater. Payback came in the form of Afghan-trained holy warriors bent on the destruction of the West. That was careless. It is important to be less careless in Baghdad. As reports on Iraq reach … [Read more...] about Cohen’s Strategy