We just pulled a post. Due to an ERROR ON MY PART in the way I read this story (which seemed too good to pass up with some one liners and a punch line aimed one former Secretary of State.) incorrectly: I mistakenly thought the diplomat was referring to Ms. Rice (who plays the PIANO at some events by the way). He was NOT. We regret the error and have deleted the post. … [Read more...] about Condi Rice Post Deleted (POST PULLED)
Bush Likely To Get Iraq Funding He Can Sign — For Now
It appears as if President George Bush will get most of he wants in terms of a Iraq war funding bill that won't have a withdrawal deadline -- most of he wants for now, that is:President Bush appears poised to win months more of funding for troops in Iraq. But if conditions don't improve there by fall, he could lose support from a battalion of congressional … [Read more...] about Bush Likely To Get Iraq Funding He Can Sign — For Now
DC Madam Sex Scandal
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about DC Madam Sex Scandal
The Feds Crash the Internet Radio Party
The Internet and a small device costing less than $50 have brought the whole wide world of quality radio into our living room. Any radio station worth its salt now webcasts, often in a high-definition format and sometimes through multiple streams. By hard-wiring my computer to my stereo system through a HiFi Link (a more expensive wireless version also is available) I can … [Read more...] about The Feds Crash the Internet Radio Party
President Bush: Getting Dressed For Royal Dinner!
(The gold-engraved invitations are the hottest tickets in town. Photo Doug Mills/The New York Times) Photographs of US President George Bush and the British Prime Minister Tony Blair have evoked interest, and even mirth, whenever the two appeared together in the past several years. I now look forward, for a change, to a pictorial study of GWB and the British Queen … [Read more...] about President Bush: Getting Dressed For Royal Dinner!
Liberation Day
Today the Dutch, that's me (among others=, celebrate our liberation. For five years we were ruled and oppressed by the Nazis. Many Dutch, Jews and non-Jews alike, were murdered by the Germans; those who dared to resist were often tortured until they ratted out other members of the resistance and, after that, they were killed, executed. In 1945 the suffering ended: the allied … [Read more...] about Liberation Day
US Troops In Iraq: “Stress Is Showing”
(US soldiers in Baghdad. AFP/File photo/Wisam Sami) While the White House and the US Congress are busy sorting out their own things/priorities, one wonders if anyone is taking stock of the ground realities in Iraq. Meanwhile a recent Pentagon's "first ethics study of troops at the war front" seems alarming. Poor General David Petraeus, chief US commander in Iraq, has been … [Read more...] about US Troops In Iraq: “Stress Is Showing”
Highlights From The First Republican Debate
In case you missed it (yours truly was unable to see it at an undisclosed location in Oregon): … [Read more...] about Highlights From The First Republican Debate
Chris Dodd
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about Chris Dodd
Is You Tube Biased Against Conservatives?
Some conservatives think so -- so they're launching their own service. (Well, it worked for Fox News...) … [Read more...] about Is You Tube Biased Against Conservatives?
Celebrity Scandals Now Spread On The Internet
This Entertainment Tonight video clip of an apparently intoxicated David Hasselhoff shot by his daughter has received nearly 1,000,000 views so far on You Tube: This shows the "synergistic" nature now of the "old media" and the new media. In addition to being on You Tube, it's also posted www.TheInsiderOnline.com PS, Mr. H: This video is probably not a positive career … [Read more...] about Celebrity Scandals Now Spread On The Internet
Landmark Inquiries: Well Done Israel & India!
A few high and mighty persons in Israel and India may be quaking in their boots following the inquiries conducted in their countries by an 81-year-old retired Israeli judge and an Indian woman police officer respectively. Mr Eliyahu Winograd has set a "shining example of how to conduct a genuine, fearless, and plainspoken inquiry" into a government failure during Lebanon … [Read more...] about Landmark Inquiries: Well Done Israel & India!
Bush and Vetos
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com … [Read more...] about Bush and Vetos
American Zeitgeist: Bills Before House & Senate
Once upon a time, some brilliant souls conceived the idea to hire many photographers and memoirists who would, all on the same day, all across the country, make photographs and gather vignettes of the people... working, playing, debating, sorrowing, enjoying, challenging. I liked the subsequent books called, One Day in the Life of America; One Day in the Life of … [Read more...] about American Zeitgeist: Bills Before House & Senate
Travel And The Limits Of The Internet
Yours truly is on the tail end of a week that proved the limits to blogging for someone on the move. I drove from San Diego to Santa Rosa on Sunday, and was able to post from my motels en route there and while there, and do slated shows. But in each instance, the "yes we have it!" hotel connections were hard to connect to. Fast foward to Tuesday, when I headed from Santa … [Read more...] about Travel And The Limits Of The Internet
After Sleeping On It….
Chris Cillizza of WP's The Fix: GOP Debate: Winners and Losers After a good night's sleep and a bit more reflection, we're ready to go with our winners and losers from last night's debate. A few overall comments first. No candidate did himself any serious damage and no candidate emerged as a shining star. Overall, it was what we expected out of a first debate -- the … [Read more...] about After Sleeping On It….
(Updated) SNP Ekes Out a Win in Scotland
The Scottish National party appears to have pulled off an historic coup and has overturned Labor's 50 year dominance of Scottish politics, clearing the way for a referendum on independence. The SNP became the largest single party in the Scottish parliament, winning 47 seats to Labor's 46, while the Conservatives won 17 seats and the Liberal Democrats 16. Other parties won … [Read more...] about (Updated) SNP Ekes Out a Win in Scotland
When a Blogger Jumps the Shark
Familiarity does indeed sometimes breed contempt, but I’ve had a case of the ass lately over Captain Ed Morrissey, whose usually thoughtful and reliably conservative musings at Captain’s Quarters command my respect, if not necessarily agreement. In the Captain's carefully proscribed orbit, Democrats are always ducking responsibility and the corner is just about to be … [Read more...] about When a Blogger Jumps the Shark
Tyranny, thy name is Hugo
Another day, more tyrannizing by Hugo Chavez. Hey, it's what he does, and he does a lot of it. What's more accurate, the Soviet Union of Venezuela or the National Socialist Republic of Venezuela? Take your pick. There may not yet be totalitarianism in that country, but it's pretty clear where Chavez is going with his slice-by-slice dismantling of anything and everything … [Read more...] about Tyranny, thy name is Hugo
The Elephant in the Room?
I had to make this pun and ask the question if the GOP Elephant is GWB or Ronald Reagan. They're all pretending that Reagan is there and GWB isn't. In an earlier thread Kritter asked:Dr. Estes- What do you make of the fact that the candidates brought up Reagan’s name 19 times, but barely mentioned George Bush’s name at all? Kurtz Media Notes:John McCain must have had an … [Read more...] about The Elephant in the Room?