Newsweeks' The Gaggle notes that it was a particularly tough -- and revealing -- week for White House Press Secretary Tony Snow. Beset by various controversies, Snow was steadfast in his defense of the Bush administration....but there was a different in tone. And at one point he was moved to tears -- and not by reporters tough questions:White House Press Secretary Tony Snow … [Read more...] about Cancer Survivor White House Tony Snow’s Special Perspective (UPDATED)
Sports And Religion
From moderate cartoonist Tom Briscoe: … [Read more...] about Sports And Religion
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Constitution?
The Bush administration believes the continued operation of Gitmo hurts us in the war on terror. But they won't move it to the US, because then detainees might have rights. Ergo, denial of rights > winning war on terror? … [Read more...] about Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Constitution?
US Attorneys: William F. Buckley Weighs In
William F. Buckley wrote a good article for Townhall.com about the USA controversy. His conclusion: "Of one thing Mr. Bush is manifestly guilty. It is the criminal (in the metaphorical sense) mismanagement of the whole business of the U.S. attorneys. The fault is not personal; it was probably the attorney general and other advisers of the president who took so many clumsy … [Read more...] about US Attorneys: William F. Buckley Weighs In
Hear Two Moderate Voices Speak
You can listen to two moderate voices - Joe Gandelman and Jack Grant - at Shaun OMac's show at Blog Talk Radio (click on the segment posted on March 24). They're joined by Watching America's Will. … [Read more...] about Hear Two Moderate Voices Speak
Wrong Questions, Right Time, Part 2.
Yesterday, I wrote about my hopes of a third way to extricate ourselves from Iraq. Rather than a “surgeâ€? or withdrawal by a certain date, we, instead, would focus on negotiations between the Shias and the Sunnis. Today, I see this in Time:Democrats on Capitol Hill hang on his every word, and Jim Webb doesn’t disappoint. His son was extended in Iraq for the surge, … [Read more...] about Wrong Questions, Right Time, Part 2.
Moderates Migrate to Dems
Fewer pledge allegiance to the GOP A poll says 35% of those surveyed identify with Republicans. Public attitudes seem to be drifting toward Democrats' values. It always fascinates me that no matter how badly some leaders, even dictators, perform there is usually a large minority that will still honor and support them. Perhaps this is because some minority will always … [Read more...] about Moderates Migrate to Dems
A Delicious Festival Of The 1970s
Legendary insult comedian Don Rickles (who once sang out of key while sitting behind me when I attended a Jewish synagogue service in Los Angeles) and some celebrities who were at the top of their fame in the 1970s sing (mostly on key) "I'm A Nice Guy": … [Read more...] about A Delicious Festival Of The 1970s
Medicare Still Pays Doctors Who Owe Back Taxes
Medicare Still Pays Doctors Who Owe Back Taxes It seems to me that this is precisely the kind of issue sincere fiscal conservatives would jump on as low hanging fruit for improving government efficiency. Imagine how captivating it would be for the GOP to publish a list of 100 missed opportunities for making the government more efficient, and running on a platform of … [Read more...] about Medicare Still Pays Doctors Who Owe Back Taxes
Sub Prime Lenders
A Strong Presidency
Former Nixon counsel John W. Dean wrote a great article for FindLaw’s Writ. He explains that the clash between U.S. Congress and the White House over the firing of eight USA’s, is about much more than just that. The real conflict isn’t that “Congress wants information, and Bush does not want to provide it if it means breaching the sanctity of the realm in which he … [Read more...] about A Strong Presidency
The Saturday Cartoons
Go to Bob Geiger's place for some good Saturday cartoons. The first one - lady justice fired is quite funny, the last one by Nick Anderson made me laugh out loud as well, as did the first one by Mike Luckovich. One point though - I would like to see some cartoons about Democrats as well... … [Read more...] about The Saturday Cartoons
Rudy Giuliani: Hypocrite Be Thy Name?
One, two three . . . 10 guns per castle is just fine Allowing that times change and minds occasionally do too, hypocrite is a much overused word in the political lexicon. But it is difficult to not tar presidential wannabe Rudy Giuliani with that label because of his mad dash from being a darling of gun control advocates to a suck-up to the anti-gun control crowd that … [Read more...] about Rudy Giuliani: Hypocrite Be Thy Name?
Edwards Doesn’t Withdraw: John Doe Weighs In
An interesting article at the New York Times about the reaction of 'normal' Americans to John Edwards' decision to "continue his bid" for the Democratic nomination for president. Some of the reactions: - "If it were me, and my husband was running for president, I’d tell him do it. And if it was him who was sick, I think my husband would say the same thing to me — if … [Read more...] about Edwards Doesn’t Withdraw: John Doe Weighs In
Tsar Putin Without Opposition
Good news for Vladimir Putin: Russia's Supreme court banned a leading liberal party from standing in elections yesterday, accusing it of having too few members. "The move against Russia's opposition came as pro-democracy activists prepared for the latest in a series of anti-government rallies that have infuriated Russia's hardline authorities." The protestors are "called in … [Read more...] about Tsar Putin Without Opposition
Pelosi Shows She Can Do Her Homework
Love her or hate her, political junkies will have agree on one thing: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi knows how to do her political homework and put a coalition together. The Los Angeles Times notes:House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced an angry group of liberal lawmakers when she stepped into her red-walled Capitol office on the afternoon of March 8. That morning, the 66-year-old San … [Read more...] about Pelosi Shows She Can Do Her Homework
New Documents Contradict Gonzales On Prosecutor Firings
It seems every day there's a brand, new story about a contradiction swirling around Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' original account of the events surrounding the fired Republican prosecutors -- so here's your daily story for Saturday...one that will likely prove to be yet another blow to his credibility:Attorney General Alberto Gonzales approved plans to fire several U.S. … [Read more...] about New Documents Contradict Gonzales On Prosecutor Firings
Al Gore Debates Senator Inhofe
May We Ask This Question?
How can ANY thinking person listen to him? … [Read more...] about May We Ask This Question?
The Missing Governor
Yesterday, the National Governors Association announced "the creation of a new Health Care Working Group and a series of Webcasts on state health reform initiatives." The group's purpose is "to develop recommendations for federal action. The group will present a final report summarizing their findings and an action plan that supports state reform initiatives over the next … [Read more...] about The Missing Governor