As conversant as I am with the abuses and extralegal activities of the Bush administration, it was astonishing to read a sampling of them in one place -– a New York Times editorial that offers a list of things that need to be done to begin to reverse the damage that President Bush and Vice President Cheney have wrought. The list begins with restoring habeas corpus, … [Read more...] about Turning Back the Assault on American Democracy
An Interesting Letter
A very interesting letter at Pajamas Media, written by Salim Mansur who is Muslim, in response to a non-Muslim writer. It's the third letter, also read the first and second one. … [Read more...] about An Interesting Letter
Romney Most Popular among Conservatives
An interesting straw poll: Mitt Romney receives most support from those attending CPAC. Giuliani is second, Brownback third, Gingrich fourth and... McCain fifth with only 12% of the vote. McCain has made a tremendous mistake: he thought that he would be able to appeal to the conservative base while not losing support of more moderate elements within the Republican party. … [Read more...] about Romney Most Popular among Conservatives
Ann Coulter’s Comment: You Decide
Yesterday we ran THIS long post and roundup on the controversy surrounding commentator Ann Coulter's latest verbal bombshell from the septic tank of thought. A few readers emailed us saying we were unfair -- that we should have posted the You Tube directly and let readers decide how she was received for themselves. Fair enough... So -- by popular request -- 4 U: … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter’s Comment: You Decide
Stupid Cupid
From the late, great comedy genius Benny Hill: … [Read more...] about Stupid Cupid
Music Update
For those of you curious about how my birthday music spree turned out, here's the update. For those of you who don't care, that's cool, but you still have to watch The Brewmaster's Tale if you've ever so much as glimpsed at The Lord of the Rings movie (and heard the music). … [Read more...] about Music Update
A New Candidate?
Do you know the man in this picture? He apparently wants to be your next President. … [Read more...] about A New Candidate?
Center of Attention
A round up of recent reporting and commentary by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. Get your Iraq-update at (via) A Newer World. Booker Rising's quote of the day... about rap music. The always insightful and reasonable Sean Aqui praises the Washington Post for its investigative reporting re. the Walter Reed Medical Center and he praises the Bush … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
The Most Religiously Illiterate Religious People
An interesting review by Susan Jacoby at the Washington Post. The United States is the most religious nation in the developed world, if religiosity is measured by belief in all things supernatural -- from God and the Virgin Birth to the humbler workings of angels and demons. Americans are also the most religiously ignorant people in the Western world. Fewer than half of us can … [Read more...] about The Most Religiously Illiterate Religious People
Inspiration, Dedication, Sacrifice
Swaraaj Chauhan forwarded me the following, inspiring story. STORY NUMBER ONE Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago. Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to murder. Capone had a lawyer nicknamed "Easy Eddie." He was his lawyer for a good reason. Eddie was … [Read more...] about Inspiration, Dedication, Sacrifice
Concert Review: The Martha and Chuck Show
I once had a dream in which two lions of classic music played the leading roles -- pianist Martha Argerich and conductor Charles Dutoit. The dream was set in the spacious kitchen of a Mediterranean villa. Dutoit was backing out of the room as Argerich shrieked and threw china plates from a sideboard at him. I know not whether Argerich and Dutoit were married in my dream, … [Read more...] about Concert Review: The Martha and Chuck Show
Hear A Voice From The Moderate Voice
On a Blog Talk Radio Show called In The News (runs approx 1 hour 20 minute). GO HERE and click on March 23. … [Read more...] about Hear A Voice From The Moderate Voice
Hail to the Chickenhawk in Chief
Just as water inevitably finds its own level, it has taken the sad Walter Reed Army Hospital saga to finally lay bare the scandalous lack of leadership that President Bush has shown regarding the care and healing of the troops that he endlessly tells us we should support. Heads finally are rolling in a purge that reveals the depths of hypocrisy in an administration that has … [Read more...] about Hail to the Chickenhawk in Chief
Hey! Are We Invading?
The first two world wars started off in Europe. Yesterday, we were close to #3: Switzerland invaded Liechtenstein. Michael H. Cognato summarizes what happened: In an uncharacteristically aggressive move, the likes of which have not been seen in Western Europe in decades, a Swiss infantry patrol accidentally invaded Liechtenstein. In spite of Switzerland's reputation for … [Read more...] about Hey! Are We Invading?
The Shame Of Ann Coulter (Extensive Blog Opinion Roundup UPDATED)
Hasn't it come time to finally say it? Commentator Ann Coulter has gone way beyond being a provocative speaker and writer and has evolved into someone who is no longer just a verbal bomb thrower but someone who demeans those who invite her to speak. What more can you conclude from her latest explosive device-- something marking yet another new chapter in the ongoing … [Read more...] about The Shame Of Ann Coulter (Extensive Blog Opinion Roundup UPDATED)
This One Is SO Good
...we're offering it to you again: … [Read more...] about This One Is SO Good
Al Gore Wins An Oscar
The Iraq insurgency for beginners
At times it is good to go through the basics all over again. Read on... … [Read more...] about The Iraq insurgency for beginners
Outreach Update
Regarding our "Facing the Music" project, we wanted readers to know that -- through a combination of tactics -- we have made at least one contact with the campaigns of each of the following. This list is focused on the contenders who have issued a "Statement of Candidacy," according to the WaPo's tracking list, which seems to be generally up to date. For the Democrats: … [Read more...] about Outreach Update
Defectors
Tony Perkins says that if gays and lesbians are allowed to serve openly in the military, "tens of thousands" of soldiers will either leave the armed forces or never join. And he accused equal rights advocates of sacrificing the security of the nation for a political agenda? … [Read more...] about Defectors