MSNBC Breaking News: AP: Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty resigning, Justice Dept. officials say Washington Post: Deputy A.G. McNulty Announces ResignationMcNulty is the latest Justice official to announce his departure amid the swirl of controversy over firings last year of nine U.S. attorneys.Resignation Letter Sent to Attorney General (PDF) … [Read more...] about Heads are Rolling
The War on Terrorism
I posted the following comment in the comment section of my Three Turks planned to attack US Germany bases post. I agree completely with you when you say that this part of the war on terrorism is going well. Note, I am not saying, I never said, that the war against terrorism is lost. Far from it. We just started fighting that war: it will be a 20 year, probably even 50 year … [Read more...] about The War on Terrorism
USA & Iran: Crazy Diplomacy?
While the US administration is openly seeking Iran's support to sort out the bloody mess in Iraq, it also keeps throwing mysterious spanners that may yet again stall the delicate diplomatic moves that are afoot to make any progress. Nasser Karimi of the Associated Press writes: "The U.S. and Iran said Sunday they will hold upcoming talks in Baghdad about improving Iraq's … [Read more...] about USA & Iran: Crazy Diplomacy?
CBS Evening News… Brought Down By Couric?
The NYT's Bill Carter writes: The numbers are stark. Eight months into Katie Couric’s job as the first woman to anchor a network newscast on her own, her “CBS Evening News†has not only settled back into its long-held position of last among the evening news broadcasts, but also regularly falls short of the newscast that Ms. Couric replaced. In the latest week’s … [Read more...] about CBS Evening News… Brought Down By Couric?
Renewable Energy
"Captain" Ed Morrissey live blogged a speech by Norm Coleman at the University of Minnesota about renewable energy (and more), at Heading Right. It's an interesting topic, one, I am afraid to admit, I do not know that much about. All I 'know' is that the West has to become less dependent on countries in the Middle East: we have to find our own energy resources. The means / … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy
Center of Attention
Brad DeLong: The "Parthenon Sculptures should be returned, if anywhere, to... Turkey." Marc Schulman: "Retired General Batiste Speaks Out." Go check out Booker Rising's Quote of the Day and while you're at it, Central Sanity's quote of the day as well. Andrew Sullivan has a video up of Mitt Romney on Iraq: "Brutal about the Bush record, still with the surge, but with … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Outrageous
These teachers should be ashamed of themselves and should be fired immediately. What a bunch of idiots. Staff members of an elementary school staged a fictitious gun attack on students during a class trip, telling them it was not a drill as the children cried and hid under tables. It was, according to the teachers, meant as a "learning experience." Good, lets turn this … [Read more...] about Outrageous
The Event: The End
I have exciting but also sad news: Mick LaSalle published the last chapter of The Event. Exciting? Because I couldn't wait to see how it would all end. Why, then, sad? Because The Event quickly became part of my weekly reading material. I am going to miss it, that's for sure. So: be sure to read the last chapter: it's a great ending, I won't say too much, because I don't … [Read more...] about The Event: The End
A Clarification of “A Clarification of Standpoint Theory”
Since it was so popular the first time around.... … [Read more...] about A Clarification of “A Clarification of Standpoint Theory”
The Dishonorable Kristol
From The Raw Story, here's neocon Bill Kristol bashing Republican dissenters yesterday on Fox News Sunday: "The idea that they will get credit for deserting the war at this point, they voted for the war, they voted to fund the war, now they're going to what? Vote for withdrawal, for surrender... It's a ridiculous political calculation, as well as dishonorable one. The Democrats … [Read more...] about The Dishonorable Kristol
The Giuliani Halo Is Tarnished (Again.)
Rudy Giuliani will not be the Republican presidential nominee for a number of reasons (too moderate, too many sleazy friends and anger-management problems, to name but three), but the biggest reason is that he is a one-trick pony and the harder you look at his post-9/11 leadership as New York City mayor, the more cracks appear. The New York Times opens up a canyon of a crack … [Read more...] about The Giuliani Halo Is Tarnished (Again.)
Guess Who Seems Poised To Enter The GOP 2008 Republican Nomination Sweepstakes?
It sure sounds like he will -- and he'll make it lively... … [Read more...] about Guess Who Seems Poised To Enter The GOP 2008 Republican Nomination Sweepstakes?
Teachers Scare Students In Gunman Attack Drill
When you read this you think, somewhere out there there is a lawyer who is drooling: Staff members of an elementary school [in MURFREESBORO, Tennessee] staged a fictitious gun attack on students during a class trip, telling them it was not a drill as the children cried and hid under tables. As someone who does a lot of programs in schools, I can attest to how kids … [Read more...] about Teachers Scare Students In Gunman Attack Drill
Daimler Takes a Bath; Chrysler Gets a Break
I’m a car guy. This means I like cars, I like to work on cars, I like reading about cars and am heartbroken at the mess the Big Three automakers have made of their product lines. So from my perspective, the news the DaimlerChrysler is shedding its lemon Chrysler unit for 7.4 billion large – a fraction of what it paid nine years ago -- to Cerberus Capital Management is not … [Read more...] about Daimler Takes a Bath; Chrysler Gets a Break
UK’s Channel 4: Gitmo Torture Handbook
A disturbing Britain's Channel 4 documentary "gives the viewer some idea of what life is like for those held captive in the Guantánamo Bay gulag," says "The Left End of the Dial v2.0". "Suffice it to say, the video footage will be very disturbing. Definitely for mature audiences." To see the video click here... Is their a way out of this seemingly unending spiral of … [Read more...] about UK’s Channel 4: Gitmo Torture Handbook
Iraq: The Here, The Now and The Afterwards
As turning points go, last week was a humdinger. There was the sight of all the rats -- congressfolk and commentators alike -- jumping from the sinking ship that is the Bush administration's Iraq war policy, the pleas from the president and his enablers to stay the course drowned out by the clamor for the lifeboats. With the ship taking on major water and the lifeboats … [Read more...] about Iraq: The Here, The Now and The Afterwards
Am I Writing Too Much On India & Pakistan?
(In India we say 'Namasté' --- pronounced 'nah-mah-staey' --- often. What does it mean? Namasté or Namaskar (from Sanskrit namah te) is a South Asian greeting that originated in India. It could mean both hello and goodbye...or have a different meaning.) To read more please click here... I have completed one year of blogging with The Moderate Voice (TMV), and have … [Read more...] about Am I Writing Too Much On India & Pakistan?
Texas Law Bans Renting To Illegal Immigrants
You can tell the issues of immigration control (stemming the flow at the border) and immigration reform (what to do about the illegal immigrants who are already) are percolating by this tidbit: Voters in this Dallas suburb became the first in the nation Saturday to prohibit landlords from renting to most illegal immigrants. The ban was approved by a vote of 68 … [Read more...] about Texas Law Bans Renting To Illegal Immigrants
Classic Comedy: Charlie Chaplin’s Table Ballet
From Charlie Chaplin's film The Gold Rush, his famous "table ballet" where French rolls take on a special grace: … [Read more...] about Classic Comedy: Charlie Chaplin’s Table Ballet
This Just In!!!
THIS JUST IN from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz: Giuliani Challenges Himself to Debate Hopes to Clarify Position on Abortion In a bold strategy aimed at clarifying his position on the abortion issue, former New York mayor and G.O.P. presidential hopeful Rudolph Giuliani today challenged himself to a televised debate. The debate, to be moderated by MSNBC’s Chris … [Read more...] about This Just In!!!