. . . and 97 will respond that they don’t have a clue. Of the other three, one will say that it’s a song-and-dance routine by a Republican senator from Utah. One will say that it’s a law against taking a minor across that lines for the purpose of . . . you know what. And one will draw a gun on you and tell you to back off, mothereffer. But the Hatch Act may be about to … [Read more...] about Ask 100 People What the Hatch Act Is . . .
Britain’s Illegal Immigrants: A Possible Solution?
The USA and Europe face a serious problem of illegal immigrants. While some argue that they should be deported, there are many others who take a humanitarian view of this tragic situation. Britain has a staggering population of 300,000 to 500,000 irregular migrants. A movement is gathering momentum that they should be given a temporary work permit. In support of this … [Read more...] about Britain’s Illegal Immigrants: A Possible Solution?
America’s Favorite Terrorist Goes Free
One of the most interesting and novel, websites around, Watching America, has a very interesting article up by Rolando Sarmiento Ricart, for the Adelante newspaper (Cuban), translated by Douglas Myles Rasmussen. Rasmussen's introduction: Has the Bush Administration just released a known terrorist who had a hand in - among other things - the death of John F. Kennedy and the … [Read more...] about America’s Favorite Terrorist Goes Free
The Surge
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about The Surge
Bush Boogies
Americans are used to President George Bush giving voters a song and a dance. Here he is just giving a dance: NOTE: We replaced the first version with a better one. Another version. Longer and better. … [Read more...] about Bush Boogies
House Passes Iraq Funding With Withdrawal Timetable: Veto Certain
And now the stage is set for the continued quickening of end-game discussions about Iraq: defying President George Bush's threat of a veto and Bush's statements accusing Democrats of not supporting the troops, the House has passed a historic funding bill that will set a withdrawal timetable from Iraq. CNN:President Bush and the Democratic-controlled Congress lurched toward a … [Read more...] about House Passes Iraq Funding With Withdrawal Timetable: Veto Certain
Intro to Media Interpretation
Kevin Andre Elliot breaks it down. … [Read more...] about Intro to Media Interpretation
Many Voices
The founders and the commitment to pluralism. … [Read more...] about Many Voices
Life-ectomy
Gary McCoy, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Life-ectomy
In Praise of Roger Ebert
The ninth annual Roger Ebert Overlooked Film Festival -- Ebertfest '07 -- opens today at the University of Illinois in Urbana. Despite going through a prolonged battle with his health -- cancer of the salivary gland, a tracheostomy, multiple surgeries, more procedures planned -- Ebert will be there in person. And you know what? Through it all, he is still Roger Ebert, one of … [Read more...] about In Praise of Roger Ebert
The Subpoena Song Continues…
AP via MSNBC:In rapid succession, congressional committees Wednesday ramped up their investigations of the Bush administration by approving a subpoena for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and granting immunity to a key aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. By 21-10, the House oversight committee voted to issue a subpoena to Rice to compel her story on the Bush … [Read more...] about The Subpoena Song Continues…
Tory Bid to Force Anti-Terror Leaks Inquiry
Emma Henry reports for The Daily Telegraph: The Conservatives tonight demanded a formal inquiry into a top policeman's claims about "damaging" anti-terrorism leaks. Britain's most senior counter-terror police chief revealed his concerns about a series of leaks and said they could have placed lives at risk. David Davis, the shadow home secretary, responded by asking … [Read more...] about Tory Bid to Force Anti-Terror Leaks Inquiry
Scandal Update: Monica In the Crosshairs
Even Republicans have clearly had it with the serial obfuscations of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and White House stonewalling. By an overwhelming 32-6 margin, the House Judiciary Committee voted today to grant immunity to Monica Goodling, a former top aide to Gonzales, to force her to testify on the politically motivated dismissals of eight U.S. attorneys. The … [Read more...] about Scandal Update: Monica In the Crosshairs
Don Imus’ Temporary Replacement On MSNBC: Stephanie Miller
She is GREAT! She combines talk show issues with fast-paced comedy and satire and has one of the few talk shows that does not get tiresome or predictable. We mentioned her in THIS POST. … [Read more...] about Don Imus’ Temporary Replacement On MSNBC: Stephanie Miller
Time’s 100 Most Influential People
Time is trying to whittle down a list of 200 influential people to 100 people -- and they want everyone's help. They also want to know who should have been on this list that wasn't (besides ME, that is..). CLICK HERE to help them out. PS. Sanjaya Malakar is #11 -- which shows our civilization is lost. (At least Perez Hilton is only #15.) … [Read more...] about Time’s 100 Most Influential People
How Toyota Conquered the Automotive World
Driver interface on the Lexus RX400 Hybrid The Dear Friend & Conscience is a good example of why Toyota has just passed General Motors as the world's No. 1 manufacturer of cars and trucks. The DF&C drove a GMC Jimmy when we started hanging out together. Through pampering and frequent oil changes, she was able to nurse 350,000 miles out of the beast before it quit, but the … [Read more...] about How Toyota Conquered the Automotive World
Remembering Gallipoli
Jules Crittenden has another great historical post up. Today Jules commemorates the battle of Gallipoli, which took place in 1915 and was a disaster for the British, and, more specifically, for Winston Churchill. Churchill, of course, was force to resign as First Lord of the Admiralty. Jules highlights another aspect of this battle: The deaths of thousands of diggers at … [Read more...] about Remembering Gallipoli
Rosie O’Donnell Is Leaving “The View” (UPDATED)
What will editors and bloggers now do on a slow news day? Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View." UPDATE: Her announcement is HERE. Some sites have confirmed it, it'll be announced soon and the key question becomes: what will happen to "The View's" ratings now that viewers know they might not watch a tongue lashing or an acrobatic foot-in-mouth manuever? And what show will … [Read more...] about Rosie O’Donnell Is Leaving “The View” (UPDATED)
Iraq War Funding Stand-Off
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Iraq War Funding Stand-Off
Fascist America In 10 Easy Steps
The world fascism carries with it some pretty heavy baggage. It is a word that I use advisedly -- and very seldom -- in contemporary contexts because Hitler, Mussolini and their ilk were then and now is now, and mixing and matching can be perilous. Having noted that, Naomi Wolfe dares to use the F-word in a commentary on the Bush administration in The Guardian. She writes … [Read more...] about Fascist America In 10 Easy Steps