Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton chat after the Democratic presidential debate this morning in Iowa. 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
Experts
Gideon Rose wrote a great post for the blog at the Economist, in which he criticized progressive bloggers for their constant criticism of (attacks towards) experts - whether those experts be Middle East experts, Social Security or Military experts. Matt Yglesias responded to Gideon's post, and makes some good points, but I find Gideon to be the more convincing of the two; … [Read more...] about Experts
UPDATED: Morning Debate on ABC
UPDATED: As Nick pointed out in the comments, a transcript is now available. A Democratic candidates' debate from Iowa. Finally one on network TV. Preview from The Fix Live-Blogging from The Caucus Blog - New York Times. Live-Blogging from ABC Overheard Oddities: Gravel seems to think that the US should ally with Iran? All of the candidates have been … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Morning Debate on ABC
Lord Deedes – Journalist Extraordinaire – Dies
Lord Deedes - a well known and much respected British journalist - has died at his home in Kent. According to the Telegraph, he was ill. His last column can be read here. The subject: Darfur. His main point: what is going on in Darfur is comparable to what happened in Nazi Germany, and it is time for the world (the West) to do something about it. The Telegraph explains: … [Read more...] about Lord Deedes – Journalist Extraordinaire – Dies
Thoughts on the Aye-Yai-Yai-Phone
I have read with bemusement the stories of dissatisfied iPhone users. There have been many accounts of dropped calls, and a guy writing at the Popular Science blog is sending his pricey iPhone back to Apple for repairs for the second time in only a month and a half of ownership. Explains John Mahoney: "Considering all these frustrating weaknesses along with an … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Aye-Yai-Yai-Phone
Democrats: Oops
The New York Times reports that the Democrats are now worried about the bill they recently supported, which gave the administration more power to spy on people: Broad new surveillance powers approved by Congress this month could allow the Bush administration to conduct spy operations that go well beyond wiretapping to include — without court approval — certain types of … [Read more...] about Democrats: Oops
More Edwards’ Hypocrisy
there you go: Democratic presidential contender John Edwards has investing ties to subprime lenders who are foreclosing on victims of Katrina, according to a report published Friday. The Wall Street Journal said there are 34 homes in New Orleans that face foreclosure from the subprime unit of Fortress Investment Group. Edwards has about $16 million in Fortress (Charts), a … [Read more...] about More Edwards’ Hypocrisy
ThisClose to a Banana Republic
If Democrats hadn’t taken control of Congress this year, we might be living in a third-world country under self-reinforcing Republican rule. Ultimately we have George Bush’s stupidity and stubbornness over Iraq to thank for saving us. As Karl Rove prepares for his final bows tomorrow on Sunday morning talk shows, the House Oversight Committee leaks the latest news in his … [Read more...] about ThisClose to a Banana Republic
Humpy-Dumpty Sat On a Wall….
I always thought that, whatever its other flaws, police "profiling" was based on reasonably static, identifiable traits. It turns out that, no, the "profile" of a drug courier is literally whatever the police observed before they arrest the guy. … [Read more...] about Humpy-Dumpty Sat On a Wall….
Latest Blather from Ahmadinejad
The citizens of Iran had better depose Ahmadinejad before he causes more trouble for the world: Iran: Israel the standard bearer of Satan President Ahmadinejad again predicts Jewish state's demise; Meanwhile, Revolutionary Guards threaten to 'punch' United States … [Read more...] about Latest Blather from Ahmadinejad
Maliki Getting the Idea?
Ed Morrissey has a highly interesting post up about Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. It seems that al-Maliki has decided that - if he wants to save Iraq and wants to prevent his government from collapsing - he has to work with Sunni tribal leaders. He even went to Tikrit: bastion of the Baath Party, and the place where Saddam Hussein was born. The most important leaders … [Read more...] about Maliki Getting the Idea?
“Patriots” Who Really BETRAY The American Ideal
Just read it and (literally) weep. … [Read more...] about “Patriots” Who Really BETRAY The American Ideal
Donate to Peru Earthquake Relief
JTA: The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee has opened a mailbox to collect money for relief efforts following Wednesday's earthquake in southern Peru. As of Thursday afternoon, some 450 people had been reported killed and 1,500 injured by the quake that registered 8.0 on the Richter scale, according to the United Nations. The JDC is working with the … [Read more...] about Donate to Peru Earthquake Relief
Fred Thompson Presidential Candidacy Watch
The (political) world awaits the announcement of Republican Fred Thompson that he'll enter the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination sweepstakes. Provocative and thought provoking articles and posts abound for those interesting in reading various perspectives. Here are a few of the best and most timely ones: Blake Dvorak at Real Clear Politics believes Thompson's … [Read more...] about Fred Thompson Presidential Candidacy Watch
Barack Obama’s Mistake: Will Turn Down Future Debates
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is on the verge of making a huge political mistake: Inundated by dozens of invitations, Sen. Barack Obama will turn down requests to join future debates and forums this fall, his Democratic presidential campaign announced Saturday. Obama will honor his commitment to eight more debates (five sanctioned by the Democratic … [Read more...] about Barack Obama’s Mistake: Will Turn Down Future Debates
Republicans: Democrats’ Best Friends
Are Republicans rushing for the exits? The New York Times certainly seems to think so: A rash of retirements among House Republicans is adding to the party’s electoral challenges and raising questions about a rush for the exits. Four House Republicans — Representatives J. Dennis Hastert and Ray LaHood, both of Illinois; Deborah Pryce of Ohio; and Charles W. Pickering … [Read more...] about Republicans: Democrats’ Best Friends
Edwards Calls Coulter ‘She-Devil’
Instead of ignoring Ann Coulter completely, John Edwards seems to have decided that attacking her might pay off (politically): ABC News' Rick Klein Reports: Former Sen. John Edwards on Friday fired the latest round in his ongoing verbal feud with Ann Coulter, calling her a "she-devil" at a public event before quickly adding that he shouldn't engage in name-calling. Edwards, … [Read more...] about Edwards Calls Coulter ‘She-Devil’
Some Congressional Republicans Are Running For The Exits
Some Republican office holders are now running for the political exits faster than Bush administration members are leaving to spend more time with their families: A rash of retirements among House Republicans is adding to the party’s electoral challenges and raising questions about a rush for the exits. Four House Republicans — Representatives J. Dennis Hastert and … [Read more...] about Some Congressional Republicans Are Running For The Exits
Amazing President Facts
It's Saturday and time to kick back a bit. So why not educate yourself? Here are some fascinating Presidential facts: … [Read more...] about Amazing President Facts
Sorry, But I Really Didn’t Say Sorry
Irish and British newspapers have reported that the Danish culture minister, Brian Mikkelsen, has offered an official apology for the destruction and havoc the Vikings wrecked on Ireland more than 1,000 years ago. But in an interview with the Danish newspaper Politiken, Mikkelsen denied having said the S-word during a visit to Dublin to mark the arrival of the replica Viking … [Read more...] about Sorry, But I Really Didn’t Say Sorry