Invade Mexico...heh...Mexico has all the natural resources any country could need. And God knows they have the hardest-working population on planet Earth. What they lack is competent government, Protestantism and self-confidence. And here we are with a surplus of the last two.More here. … [Read more...] about How To Solve The Immigration Issue?
What’s in the Senate’s Lobby Reform Bill?
Yesterday the Senate passed - by an unsurprisingly huge margin - a bill called the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006. The vote was 90-8, which the opposition coming for the most part from senators who felt the legislation did not go far enough (McCain, Obama, Kerry, Feingold, Graham, Coburn). Senators DeMint and Inhofe also voted against final … [Read more...] about What’s in the Senate’s Lobby Reform Bill?
Who Could Be The Next Ross Perot?
Could it be this guy? … [Read more...] about Who Could Be The Next Ross Perot?
It’s Tough To Be A Blogger
...in Iran. … [Read more...] about It’s Tough To Be A Blogger
It Really Works
Another pleased Viagra user. … [Read more...] about It Really Works
A Fiery Newscast
Watch what happens when CNN newscasters learn they have a fire in their studio. … [Read more...] about A Fiery Newscast
“A Big Enough Loophole To Drive An Armored Truck Full of Money Through”
"...all you'd have to do is say 'truck.'" The Texas ethics commission (motto: We'd Be Really Busy If It Wasn't Hopeless) has decided that the new state law demanding disclosure of gifts over $250 doesn't require that the candidate state the value of the gift. So a gift of $300 or $300,000 could both be just labeled "cash." H/T: Lindsay "bling bling" "da cheddah" and "swag" … [Read more...] about “A Big Enough Loophole To Drive An Armored Truck Full of Money Through”
We Know Politicians Do This To Their Countries
...but not usually to individual voters... … [Read more...] about We Know Politicians Do This To Their Countries
American Engineered German Democracy
Actually, it is proof that democratizing Iraq was a feasible goal--one that we've utterly bombed of course (no pun intended). … [Read more...] about American Engineered German Democracy
Guess Who’s Gaining In The Cable Ratings?
No, it isn't B.O. … [Read more...] about Guess Who’s Gaining In The Cable Ratings?
John McCain’s Political Tightrope Act
The question: how long can Arizona Senator John McCain continue his political tightrope act? In 2000 when he ran against George Bush, McCain seemingly had a lot going for him: great media coverage, a bestselling book, enthusiastic young crowds, charisma that came across on the tube, campaign workers who truly loved him and would walk on broken glass for him. However, he lacked … [Read more...] about John McCain’s Political Tightrope Act
Did You Miss Today’s Solar Eclipse?
If so look at these truly cool pictures. … [Read more...] about Did You Miss Today’s Solar Eclipse?
The worst of Oscar best
(Note: The link below has been fixed. Edward updates his post every day, counting down to the end of the poll. If for some reason it doesn't work again, go to his main page here.) Edward Copeland is running a fun poll at his film blog: What are the ten worst Best Picture winners of all time? Go through the list of winners and pick your 10 least favourite. Or, to put it … [Read more...] about The worst of Oscar best
In search of a solution to illegal immigration
(Note: This post has also been published at the One America Committee Blog. An earlier version was published at The Reaction.) From the L.A. Times: "A crowd estimated by police at more than 500,000 boisterously marched in Los Angeles on Saturday to protest federal legislation that would crack down on undocumented immigrants, penalize those who help them and build a security … [Read more...] about In search of a solution to illegal immigration
Who is the prime minister of Canada?
See if you can spot the gross ignorance/indifference. This is from Scott McClellan's Tuesday press briefing: Q: Can you talk a little bit more about Cancun and the other side of the talks, with Canada — border, immigration? Are those high priorities? MR. McCLELLAN: Well, this will be — you're talking about Canada? I mean, the President had a — first of all, … [Read more...] about Who is the prime minister of Canada?
Do You Trust This Man With Your Party?
I don't. I think moderate politics are brave and world changing. More here. … [Read more...] about Do You Trust This Man With Your Party?
Scalia Finds Few Allies In Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
Looks like the case before the SCOTUS is not favoring the government. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Scalia Finds Few Allies In Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
FISA Judges on Warrantless Wiretaps
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony Tuesday from five former judges on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance (FISA) court; the judges urged Congress to impose oversight on the president's secret and controversial warrantless wiretap program. The New York Times has the only report I've found so far on this (it is a big news day, after all), but it's a decent … [Read more...] about FISA Judges on Warrantless Wiretaps
Detainee Law Is Under Supreme Court Microscope
The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could have far reaching consequences — no matter how it rules — on prisoners who are military detaines. And it's a case in which the government, in effect, is arguing that the court doesn't have any right to really take up the case: As the justices of the Supreme Court took their seats Tuesday morning to hear Osama bin … [Read more...] about Detainee Law Is Under Supreme Court Microscope
Precedent For Gay Marriage In America
A forgotten tradition? Of course. AmbivaBlog has more. Much more. … [Read more...] about Precedent For Gay Marriage In America