THIS JUST IN from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz:God Denies Talking to Pat Robertson Supreme Being Calls Televangelist ‘Delusional’ Just days after the Rev. Pat Robertson claimed on his “700 Clubâ€? program that God warned him of “mass killingsâ€? in the U.S. late in 2007, God held a rare press conference today to deny having spoken to the controversial … [Read more...] about This Just In!!
The Internet Game You KNEW Would Appear
It's Rosie Versus Trump. … [Read more...] about The Internet Game You KNEW Would Appear
Oliver North Nixes Bush’s Iraq “Surge” Plan
More bad news for President George W. Bush. If this keeps up, the only people strongly endorsing his impending plan for a "surge" (escalation) of troops in Iraq will be Rush, Sean, John Mc and Joe L: For months, advisers to President George W. Bush have been trying to convince the commander in chief that more U.S. troops in Iraq will improve prospects for victory. Senators … [Read more...] about Oliver North Nixes Bush’s Iraq “Surge” Plan
The Next President Up Close and Personal
If the presidential election were held today, John McCain would win despite Democratic inroads in the mid-term election. When the presidential election is held, John McCain will win unless fate intervenes. In my view, the presidential election is McCain's to lose. Other than that torture thing (as in McCain tacitly supporting its use by U.S. intelligence officers despite … [Read more...] about The Next President Up Close and Personal
Barney Frank Accuses Bush of “Ethnic Cleansing”
Really, couldn't the whack-a-doo wing of the Democratic Party have tried to keep the promises of their more sane-minded members: bipartisanship, a reasonable debate, and so on? they, they, they let the hurricane do the ethnic cleansing, because then they’re, all they’re doing is not resisting it, that’s why I call ethnic cleansing by inaction, and I know that there are … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Accuses Bush of “Ethnic Cleansing”
Superman Goes Away
John Cole's review of Superman Returns: "Rather than giving this movie two thumbs down, I instead choose to give it the finger. This movie was clearly made to make the Hulk remake revival look good by comparison. Don’t buy it. Don’t rent it. Don’t watch it. And if anyone tells you it was good, remember their names and ignore their movie advice in the future." … [Read more...] about Superman Goes Away
Nancy Pelosi’s Speech
As per a reader's request, here's the You Tube of her speech: Housekeeping matter: We're also posting this because some of our You Tube embeds vanish after we post them. This is going onto this site with the proper code. If it vanishes it won't be by us. … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi’s Speech
Trent Lott Suggests He Might Oppose Iraq Escalation
Minority Whip Trent Lott says he may oppose a troop escalation in Iraq. Details here. If you take Democrat opposition and couple it with clear and mounting signs of unease it's clear that if President George Bush does come out for a "surge" -- a political protection word to avoid at all costs using the alarming word "escalate" -- in Iraq, any policy Bush puts into place … [Read more...] about Trent Lott Suggests He Might Oppose Iraq Escalation
Podcasting the 110th Congress
On the first episode of my Zenith Podcast, I opine on the first day for Pelosi & Co. Some good, some disappointment. Later in the episode, it morphs into a rant about the idea of "majority vs. minority" in American politics that focuses on the maxim if Americans elect a mix, we want a mix, and extends beyond parties or current circumstances. Give it a listen! … [Read more...] about Podcasting the 110th Congress
The Media: Another Funeral in Philadelphia
They had another funeral at the once mighty Philadelphia Inquirer this week, this time the layoffs of 71 reporters and editors. I worked 21 years for the Inky’s rival, the Philadelphia Daily News, but my heart is just as broken as if I had lost a dear friend – or in this case nearly six dozen of them. Joe Gandelman, the maestro of this fine blog, can relate. Joe also … [Read more...] about The Media: Another Funeral in Philadelphia
Big Painting, Big Effort, Big Save
Beginning at 4 this afternoon, visitors to the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be able to see something that only a couple of months ago seemed impossible -- "The Gross Clinic," one of the great masterpieces of American realism -- which was about to be snatched from the city where it was painted and had been on display for 128 years. The Thomas Eakins painting had been … [Read more...] about Big Painting, Big Effort, Big Save
Big Apple, Big Values, Big Hero
There was a time when I was afraid to go into New York City, let alone bring my children along. But after bottoming out during the 80s, an era characterized by rampant crime, filth and graffiti, The Big Apple is back and better than ever. My first forays back to New York City were in the late 90s when I was a road manager for a rock band. In stops from the Bronx to Greenwich … [Read more...] about Big Apple, Big Values, Big Hero
Jamil Hussein Does Exist?
The AP reports. The Interior Ministry acknowledged Thursday that an Iraqi police officer whose existence had been denied by the Iraqis and the U.S. military is in fact an active member of the force, and said he now faces arrest for speaking to the media. Ministry spokesman Brig. Abdul-Karim Khalaf, who had previously denied there was any such police employee as Capt. Jamil … [Read more...] about Jamil Hussein Does Exist?
The 2008 Presidential Race Has Begun
They're off. And we don't mean mentally (although some could make an argument that's the case). 2007 is not even a teenager yet and campaign 2008 is well underway. Candidates in both parties -- and the parties themselves -- have already begun the process of trying to put their best foot (and images) forward, without putting their foot in their mouths (an affliction that … [Read more...] about The 2008 Presidential Race Has Begun
Nancy Pelosi Makes History And Now Comes The Toughest Part
Sometimes political demonization works. Sometimes it fails. It clearly failed in the case of Rep. Nancy Pelosi who became the boogywoman in 2006 GOP political mailers, on talk radio, and in fund raising speeches. The rhetorical question usually was like this:"Can you just IMAGINE what it would be like if the Democrats win and San Francisco liberal Nancy Pelosi becomes … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi Makes History And Now Comes The Toughest Part
Classic Comedy: Laurel & Hardy
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were perhaps the screen's most beloved comedy team. And there was a reason: these two guys genuinely enjoyed working together. So when they did a slapstick type film, there was special chemistry -- and nowhere did this chemistry come across more than during their rare musical numbers on the screen. Their stage act was also boffo because they were so … [Read more...] about Classic Comedy: Laurel & Hardy
Oops Again!
We just put up a post but removed it since it's supposed to go on at a different time. Sorry for the error! We're still learning our way around WordPress. … [Read more...] about Oops Again!
Up or Out
From the grapevine: US ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad will be nominated to our UN ambassadorship post. This would make him the highest ranking Muslim in American government history. Khalilzad is a very talented diplomat--but he'll be tainted by his association with this administration's failed policies in Iraq. Good luck to him--he'll need it. My extended thoughts here. … [Read more...] about Up or Out
Incommunicado
He's kind of old news, ever since we dropped the dirty bomb charges, but I still think it's worth noting that it appears that Jose Padilla "has basically gone insane during his time in U.S. military custody, after four years of stress positions and 'total sensory deprivation.'" … [Read more...] about Incommunicado
Indiana Voter ID Law Upheld
This will help stem the massive tide of voter fraud in the Hoosier state. [/sarcasm] … [Read more...] about Indiana Voter ID Law Upheld