From Paul Silver at Austin Centrist:The ranks of independent voters is swelling while those of Ds and Rs is declining. While the idea of a Third Party doesn't seem to gain much traction, a Centrist Movement aimed at promoting Centrists of either party seems to be a path of far less resistance. The definition of "Centrist" is becoming more clear: Trans-ideological, pragmatic, … [Read more...] about Is A Centrist Movement Imminent?

He was caught in a downtown shootout. Details and photos from Mark In Mexico. … [Read more...] about An American Photographer Dies In Mexico

Our linkfest offering you links from VARYING viewpoints. Read the entire linked posts since we only quote excerpts. The Controversy Over Jim Webb's Old Writings Rages In Virginia — A Controversy Raised By The George Allen Camp and Bull Moose notes that it is unadulterated hypocrisy:The latest brouhaha centers over some lurid passages in novels that Jim Webb penned a … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere Oct. 29, 2006

THIS JUST IN from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz:Bush Proposes Making Illegal Immigrants 'Guest Voters' Would Be One-Day Citizens on November 7 In his boldest stroke to date to break the logjam over illegal immigration, President George W. Bush today proposed a "guest voter" program for illegal immigrants that would make them eligible to vote in the midterm elections on … [Read more...] about This Just In!

Not only are the GOP gloves off but the skin is off:Republican charges of a San Francisco "homosexual agenda'' and allegations that a liberal "San Francisco majority'' in Congress would endanger the nation have emerged as themes in the final two weeks of the Nov. 7 midterm election campaign.Can anybody of any political party call this anything other than what it is: a campaign … [Read more...] about GOP Ad Links Up Pelosi, Democrats and”Homosexual Agenda”

NOTE: This was run yesterday and since an update was added later in the day we've redated this post to run it today out of its regular posting order. Crooks and Liars has a video up of David Letterman kicking O'Reilly's behind. From the transcript:Letterman: Let me ask you a question — was there more heinous, more dangerous violence taking place before in Iraq, or is there … [Read more...] about Letterman Kicking O’Reilly’s Behind (UPDATE TWO)

I wrote this last night, but it only got on blogger today. What's wrong with "mistakes were made". … [Read more...] about Passive Voice

I've got the video. Click here. … [Read more...] about Bush Supported Civil Unions?

The Sunday Times has an interesting article up: NEW study claims to have found “strong supportâ€? for the theory that too much television for small children may trigger autism. The study — which has sparked an angry debate in America, where it was carried out — found a correlation between the number of hours that children younger than three spend watching television and … [Read more...] about Link Watching TV – Autism?

The Los Angeles Times today has THIS PIECE that notes that:Political campaigns are nastier than ever. This year's political ads are nastier than ever. It appears as if the greatest number of mega nasty ads are coming from the Republican side. But the Democrats are not exempt from low blows in some ads. Campaigns go nasty because negative campaigns work. There's … [Read more...] about Election Campaign 2006: The Nastiest Season Ever As GOP Ads Cross The Line?

Austin Centrist has some specific ideas on the "last chance" to bring about changes in election 2006. FOOTNOTE: Note that Paul Silver's key concern isn't whether Democrats win or Republicans win. There's a larger issue — one that's even raised by some Republicans: the need for authentic checks and balances to return to American government. If you boil that down it … [Read more...] about Calling All Centrists

On Tuesday last, Vice President Cheney was being interviewed by WDAY talk radio host Scott Hennen, operating out of Fargo, ND. Hennen asked Cheney "Would you agree that a dunk in water is a no-brainer if it can save lives?" The Veep responded "Well, it’s a no-brainer for me. But for a while there I was criticized as being the vice president for torture. We don’t torture. … [Read more...] about The Real “No-Brainer”

Joe Lieberman's friends are helping him out. More specifically Mayor of New York Michael R. Bloomberg.In his battle for re-election to the United States Senate without the backing of the Democratic Party, Joseph I. Lieberman is deploying a secret weapon in the race’s closing days: a sophisticated operation to identify and turn out voters, courtesy of Mayor Michael R. … [Read more...] about Joe Gets By With a Little Help from His Friends

Gold Corporate America seems to - finally - understand what just about every observer understood for a long time already: it's quite possible that the Democrats will win the elections. As a result, Democratic candidates are suddenly receiving last minute donations by corporations. Though Democratic control of either chamber of Congress is far from certain, the prospect of a … [Read more...] about Corporate America ‘Suddenly’ Sponsoring the Democrats

Due to getting in very late, our posts resume here later this morning. Check back and stay tuned! … [Read more...] about Our Posts Start Later This Morning

From moderate cartoonist Tom Briscoe: … [Read more...] about The Last Days Of Fast Food

...on bloggers. … [Read more...] about China Continues Its Crackdown

Tonight: St. Louis Cardinals 4, Detroit Tigers 2 … [Read more...] about World Series is Over, Cardinals Won 4 Games to 1

Even if you aren't interested in the latest manifestation of Sam Brownback's insanity, you'll still want to read the post for the best gratuitous rap reference ever (if I do say so myself). … [Read more...] about Usher Him Out

A special high-powered panel that included former Clinton press spokesman Mike McCurry dissected what has happened — and what is likely to happen. Details here. P.S. The great site we just pointed you to won a prestigious best blog award. … [Read more...] about Navigating the 2006 Mid-Term Election