A new study out of Israel suggests that raising children in diverse surroundings can almost completely mitigate own-face racial bias and preference. … [Read more...] about Races, Faces, and Integrated Spaces
Notes on “Reclaiming Control of U.S. Security in the Middle East”
The day before yesterday, Matthew Yglesias linked to a report by the Center for American Progress on Iraq, called “Reclaiming Control of U.S. Security in the Middle East.†He read it in its entirety, I only read the summary I am afraid, but it does sound very interesting, so I will try to read more of the report in the coming days (busy busy busy). For now, some excerpts, … [Read more...] about Notes on “Reclaiming Control of U.S. Security in the Middle East”
Sounds Like a Big Deal to Me!
Laurie Kellman / Associated Press: White House, Cheney's office, subpoenaed WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee subpoenaed the White House and Vice President Dick Cheney's office Wednesday for documents relating to President Bush's warrant-free eavesdropping program. … [Read more...] about Sounds Like a Big Deal to Me!
Dick Cheney
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney
The Dönme: A Secret Jewish Sect Part II
The following, I thought, might be interesting to all of you: here are the commandments of the Sabbateans. They are, as you all will see, much like the 10 commandments, but they are quite clearly different at the same time. I will copy (literally, including it errors) what the document which was sent to me by before mentioned helpful person on this subject in its … [Read more...] about The Dönme: A Secret Jewish Sect Part II
Support for Iraq War at All Time Low
CNN reports that a recently conducted poll has found that support for the war in Iraq is at an all time low: the latest CNN-Opinion Research Corporation poll released Tuesday, 69 percent of those polled believe things are going badly in Iraq. Seventeen percent think the situation is improving. Thirty percent of Americans polled say they favor the war, the lowest level of … [Read more...] about Support for Iraq War at All Time Low
It’s All About How You Do It
Thomas Friedman wrote yet another fascinating column for the New York Times, this time about the blogosphere, the Internet and the impact both have on one's every day and professional lives. Friedman argues that, nowadays, everone is a publisher: it is incredibly easy for every person to create a blog and to start writing and sharing. It is also very easy these days to make … [Read more...] about It’s All About How You Do It
Take a Peek
I greatly encourage you all to check out the POMED Wire. The POMED Wire is the blog of the Project on Middle East Democracy. POMED "is dedicated to examining how genuine democracies can develop in the Middle East and how America can best support that process." To accomplish its goals "POMED will first foster dialogue on political reform and democracy between and among … [Read more...] about Take a Peek
Iraq: What’s the U.S. To Do?
Lost in the miasma of debate over the Iraq war is a key question: What was the U.S.’s obligation to the Iraqi people once the Saddam Hussein regime was toppled? The Bush administration believed that it had a responsibility to nurture a new government, new constitution and national elections. All eventually did come to pass despite a post-invasion occupation so ill planned … [Read more...] about Iraq: What’s the U.S. To Do?
Poconos: From Paradise to Sweatshops
Two faces of the Poconos: Waterfall and sweatshop Think of the Poconos of Northeastern Pennsylvania and you probably think of forests thick with hemlock, spruce and deer, ski slopes, golf courses and honeymoon hotels with heart-shaped bathtubs. To which you can now add sweatshops where illegal immigrants toil. The arrest of 81 alleged illegals in an early-morning raid by … [Read more...] about Poconos: From Paradise to Sweatshops
Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency Part IV
The Washington Post published its fourth installment of their series about the most powerful vice president in US history, Dick Cheney. Like the other ones, the fourth part is definitely worth the read. The subject: Evironmental policy. By combining unwavering ideological positions -- such as the priority of economic interests over protected fish -- with a deep practical … [Read more...] about Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency Part IV
Giuliani Attacks Bill Clinton
This sounds like an open declaration of war: Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday accused former President Clinton of not responding forcefully enough to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing or later terrorist attacks. The former New York mayor criticized Democrats, accusing them of weakness and naivete in dealing with terrorism. Giuliani made the … [Read more...] about Giuliani Attacks Bill Clinton
Republicans Are Evil, Democrats Are Evil?
From Good Will Hinton: I remember the first time I heard this mantra. About five years ago, I got into a discussion with a couple of co-workers about politics. Contrary to what many of you may think, I generally avoid discussing politics in the workplace. Not much good can come of it. The reason I got into this discussion was what one of my co-workers said. He said … [Read more...] about Republicans Are Evil, Democrats Are Evil?
Poll: Liberals Are Gaining Among Young People
So liberals may not be ruling talk radio. But a new poll suggests they are making big inroads among another important force: young people. And the poll shows that at least some of this is a backlash against the presidency of President George Bush: Young Americans are more likely than the general public to favor a government-run universal health care insurance … [Read more...] about Poll: Liberals Are Gaining Among Young People
The Fourth Branch Of Government
RJ Matson, Roll Call … [Read more...] about The Fourth Branch Of Government
Immigration Reform Bill Survives Senate Vote: Suggests Bush Is (For Now) The Decider
Once again, it ain't over 'till it's over. Dracula (the controversial bipartisan immigration reform bill) Has Risen From The Grave. And, in a way, with this vote so has President George Bush. The jokes about Bush really not being "The Decider" aren't getting as many laughs today (unless you mention Dick Cheney's name as a second punch line). Polls show the … [Read more...] about Immigration Reform Bill Survives Senate Vote: Suggests Bush Is (For Now) The Decider
The Oh, Please, God, Can’t You Give Her Laryngitis Dept.
We really won't give her more hits in Google searches. So we won't mention her name (OR even put the category with her name above this post). So no one can accuse us of promoting her. But a certain person who has done more to further the vulgarization, polarization and insulting nature of 21st century American political discourse -- and is consequently a monster success and … [Read more...] about The Oh, Please, God, Can’t You Give Her Laryngitis Dept.
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: THE HILLARY DILEMMA
If Joe posted this item while I was out-of-town and I missed it, please let me know. What Should Democrats--and the Country--Do? Despite the breathless media reports about every jot and tittle of the Democratic contest for President, not all that much has changed in the last year. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) has consistently been the frontrunner in national … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: THE HILLARY DILEMMA
Governor Huckabee’s Blog Talk Radio Show
Governor Mike Huckabee now has his own Blog Talk Radio Show. I greatly encourage all of you to listen to it. Huckabee is, slowly but constantly, rising in the polls in some key states, and he is, perhaps not a potential president (looking at the money), but certainly a potential vice president, and a good one at that. I have to admit that I have a lot of sympathy for … [Read more...] about Governor Huckabee’s Blog Talk Radio Show
Why Don’t You Go Smoke Pot and Become a Lawyer?
After Morse v. Fredrick, we have no right to complain about educational performance in our country again. Treat students like idiots, and idiots you will receive. Oh, and ask me about the intellectual abilities of the Supreme Court Justices who have turned the war on drugs into a constitutional super-amendment while we weren't looking. … [Read more...] about Why Don’t You Go Smoke Pot and Become a Lawyer?