I realize that Joe already covered this story in a previous post, but I think that the post-debate exchange that took place between Edwards and Clinton and was—unbeknownst to them— picked up by microphones bears posting for everyone at TMV to see: EDWARDS:...at some point...(unintelligible)...maybe the Fall. We should try to have...a more serious and a smaller … [Read more...] about Caught on Tape: Hillary Clinton and John Edwards Discuss Purging Democratic Rivals From Presidential Debates
When Women Rule The Earth
A forthcoming reality TV disaster from Fox. … [Read more...] about When Women Rule The Earth
Most Iranians Are Moderates
The Iranian populace, a new poll has revealed, is a heck of a lot more moderate than their government. Take, for example, the fact that 80% of Iranians favor an end to the nuclear program in exchange for international aid. … [Read more...] about Most Iranians Are Moderates
Al Jazeera Watch
The Opposite Direction, hosted by Faisal al-Qassem, is the Arab world's most popular program. Broadcast on al-Jazeera, Qassem's debate show regularly pits two people against each other to discuss highly controversial topics. I've written about the show before, and noted that al-Jazeera, by facilitating such programs, has been an awesome force for change in the Middle … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Watch
Hillary Clinton And John Edwards Trying To Cut Some Rivals Out Of Debates?
File this one in your OOPS File and the Get Ready For The Political Firestorm File: Democrats John Edwards and Hillary Rodham Clinton consider themselves among the top presidential candidates. They were caught by Fox News microphones discussing their desire to limit future joint appearances to exclude some lower rivals after a forum in Detroit Thursday. Edwards says, … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton And John Edwards Trying To Cut Some Rivals Out Of Debates?
The BBC’s Royal Embarrassment
The BBC has apologized to the Queen for "misrepresentation." Even worse, as this BBC report notes, there is now a major inquiry about whether there have been other BBC journalistic glitches. Watch the report and you'll note the key role of "fatal" journalistic ASSUMPTIONS...which led to misreporting...which led to the Queen's image being soiled (to "assume" makes an "ass" … [Read more...] about The BBC’s Royal Embarrassment
Iraq
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com … [Read more...] about Iraq
Through the Looking Glass With GWB
If anyone needed convincing that President Bush is on another planet when it comes to the Iraq war – and there still are a few of you out there – Thursday was a keeper. Astoundingly . . . No wait, at this late date nothing the president says is astounding . . . he asserted at a press conference notable for its Through the Looking Glass quality that "the fight can still … [Read more...] about Through the Looking Glass With GWB
The Implosion Of Senator John McCain (UPDATED)
No, the picture above isn't evidence of the latest GOP scandal. One day, this campaign 2004 photo will be considered the photo that helped sink a candidacy. Not since singer Sammy Davis, Jr. hugged a seemingly embarrassed President Richard Nixon has a photo be run and re-run so much by so many, usually with derisive motives in mind. It wouldn't have had impact if McCain's … [Read more...] about The Implosion Of Senator John McCain (UPDATED)
Harriet Miers Refuses To Show Up To House Judiciary Committee
The Bush administration is throwing down so many gauntlets to Congress that Congress can soon sell several sets on eBay. There are so many gauntlets, that if they sell them all on eBay they won't have to need money from lobbyists ever again. The latest gauntlet to be hurled down with a flourish is a seemingly unprecedented snub -- Bush confidante and lawyer Harriet Miers … [Read more...] about Harriet Miers Refuses To Show Up To House Judiciary Committee
Poisoning Pigeons In The Park
Improve your musical knowledge. Here's Tom Lehrer's classic set to You Tube images: This is the most complete CD collection of his incredible lyrics and music: … [Read more...] about Poisoning Pigeons In The Park
Lady Bird Johnson
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about Lady Bird Johnson
Libertarian Party Responds to President Bush’s Press Conference
Yesterday, President Bush gave a press conference regarding the progress we're making in Iraq and the need to continue the fight in Iraq: As president, my most solemn responsibility is to keep the American people safe. So on my orders, good men and women are now fighting the terrorists on the front lines in Iraq. I've given our troops in Iraq clear objectives. And as they … [Read more...] about Libertarian Party Responds to President Bush’s Press Conference
To Hindi, or Not To Hindi
I have scant seen more blatant religious bigotry than the reaction of the Family Research Council, a Christian Right stalwart, to the historic prayer of Hindu Chaplain Rajan Zed before the US Congress. It's disgusting, and despite (and because of!) its attempt to include Jews under its hateful ideology, it is one of the key reasons I will always see them as a threat to my … [Read more...] about To Hindi, or Not To Hindi
The Report and The Spin
After a quick scroll down the line up of today's posts, it does not appear that my colleagues have directly posted on the subject of the Interim (Iraq) Benchmark Assessment Report (as officially released vs. leaked and/or speculated), nor on the President's related press conference earlier today. So for those of you who are hungry for the basics but have not yet had a chance … [Read more...] about The Report and The Spin
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: THE REPUBLICAN RIDDLE
How Should the GOP Go in '08--and in '07 on Iraq? Over the decades the Republican Party has secured a reputation as the orderly bunch in our (mainly) two-party system. Its members like to have a designated successor in the White House wings, someone who has worked his way up and deserves the nod. Let the Democrats roam the countryside looking for an antiestablishment … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: THE REPUBLICAN RIDDLE
UPDATED: There’s a Term for These Folks – They Are Stupid Jerks
Some people thought they could promote Christianity by disrupting the Senate's invocation this morning. Sen. Harry Reid had invited a Hindu chaplain from his home state of Nevada to give today's prayer and these interlopers just didn't think that was appropriate. I doubt that these Christians attracted the unchurched to Christianity today. Shakesville: Your Daily Dose of … [Read more...] about UPDATED: There’s a Term for These Folks – They Are Stupid Jerks
Potential Democratic SCOTUS Nominees
My analysis of Tom Goldstein's list. Out of 30 finalists, only six are White men. Indeed, the list has an African-American plurality. But everybody on the list is extraordinarily qualified, and in a truly color-blind society it shouldn't bother us to see radical underrepresentation of White men any more than radical underrepresentation of Black women (right?), so I'm sure there … [Read more...] about Potential Democratic SCOTUS Nominees
Henry K Is Back
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Henry K Is Back
Iraq: Let’s Pray For Number Seven
With due deference to President Bush and some of my co bloggers who continue to focus on how to keep the bus that is the American presence in Iraq from going off the cliff, the bus went off the cliff a while ago. What we are left with is what happens when it hits the ground. Austin Bay is among those bloggers who might not completely buy into the bus-off-the-cliff analogy, … [Read more...] about Iraq: Let’s Pray For Number Seven