...regarding sanctions on Syria? Iran's call to destroy Israel? I give my thoughts over at The Debate Link. The Debate Link: Where other people besides Harriet Miers and Patrick Fitzgerald exist. … [Read more...] about What Should The UN Do?

Tom Noe, the major Ohio Republican donor and coin dealer who lost $10-$12 million worth of the state's rare coin collection, today was indicted on money laundering charges potentially related to the 2004 presidential election. The Toledo Blade has the story. A federal grand jury has indicted Tom Noe, the former Maumee coin dealer suspected of laundering money into President … [Read more...] about Major Bush Donor Indicted

I don't have many deep thoughts about the Miers withdrawal, mostly because I didn't have strong feelings about the Miers nomination. I do think this exposes, perhaps more than anything, the weakness of the Bush administration on its right flank, also its vulnerability to cronyism charges. Both, of course, could become important in 2006. But, as to the merits of Miers herself, … [Read more...] about Yay or Nay?

While I try to assemble thoughts on the withdrawal of the Harriet Miers nomination to the US Supreme Court, instead of saying something incoherent in an attempt of an immediate reaction that is typical of blogworld I offer two observations that seem particularly apropos of the moment at my personal weblog, Random Fate. … [Read more...] about Two brief observations

There's a lot of important events in the world today. Let's not forget that genocide is one of them. Eric Reeves has a must-read article over at TNR. Don't forget. … [Read more...] about “Put a Happy Face on a Genocidal Regime”

MOVED TO THE TOP BY HOLLY IN CINCINNATI: Others will likely post here during the day on the Harriet Miers nomination withdrawal, but here's just a small part of the early reaction: --Red State's Mike Krempasky: Ok everyone - back to the barracks, let's get ready to get behind a nominee we can support. (note: unfortunately for Erick - I was late in getting back to him with … [Read more...] about More on Miers Withdrawal

Harriet Miers has withdrawn her nomination to the US Supreme Court. According to CNN.com: President Bush on Thursday accepted the withdrawal of Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, according to a statement from the White House. In her letter to the president, Miers said she was "concerned that the confirmation process presents a burden for the White House and its staff and … [Read more...] about Harriet Miers withdraws

Listening to the radio - NPR says that Harriet Miers has withdrawn her nomination to SCOTUS. … [Read more...] about NPR: Miers has Withdrawn

As a complement to Joe's great post below on the pre-indictment period, see my round-up of reaction from across the blogosphere (more from the left and center, however, as the right remains quiet). … [Read more...] about Plamegate round-up — waiting for the indictments

I've got Part 4 of the MWW over at The Reaction. It may seem like piling on at this point, but it's a terribly important story. Highlights: The mediocrity of Miers's legal career in Texas. Captain's Quarters finally turns against Miers. More of Professor Bainbridge's anti-Miers case. … [Read more...] about Miers Withdrawal Watch — Part 4

Suppose you were standing in line at McDonalds and some idiot with an agenda blew you up. That's what happened to these ordinary people in Hadera, Israel yesterday. Five people who only wanted lunch were blown away. Israelis, Jewish and Muslim, old men and old ladies, native-born and immigrants. No wonder the Sephardim/Mizrachim (Jews born in Arab countries or descended from … [Read more...] about Ordinary People

But finally, I have proof! … [Read more...] about Homework is Evil! EVIL!!!

The storm clouds hovering over Harriet Miers' nomination to the Supreme Court are now beginning to resemble a hurricane. Two bad developments for Miers: (1) Is this the final nail in the Miers nomination coffin? (2) And now Miers has lost the support of top conservative blogger Ed Morrissey, aka Captain Ed, who defended her nomination even though he didn't like it, on the … [Read more...] about More Ominous Signs For Harriet Miers’ Supreme Court Bid

Yesterday was the day when the other shoe was supposed to drop in the Plamegate CIA leak case that some predict could shake the Bush administration to its foundation if some key officials are indicted. It didn't drop....but there was plenty of legal activity in this case...and it could drop with a big kaboom later today when some analysts predict the Special Prosecutor will … [Read more...] about CIA Leak Indictments — And Political Fallout — Expected Soon

....at one of our favorite "new" weblogs, The Heretik. The Heretik, we predict, has a VERY bright future ahead of it as a site that's going to get a steady and loyal readership — and it doesn't matter what party readers belong to. The reason: it is a weblog with an incredible amount of style, so much so that its personality — an "organic," natural personality that … [Read more...] about Take A Peek….

A fictional private eye and her human creator rejoice! … [Read more...] about White Sox Just Won Game 4 & the World Series

Is it our imagination, or are there a few things going on in Washington that mean the Bush administration shouldn't be focused on things such as this:WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The White House is not amused by The Onion, a newspaper that often spoofs the Bush administration, and has asked it to stop using the presidential seal on its Web site. The seal was still on the Web … [Read more...] about White House Demands The Onion Stop Using Presidential Seal

To those who think that the news stories talking about fears over Iran's short and long-term goals are just smoke-and-mirrors put out by people for political reasons, think again:TEHRAN, Iran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared Wednesday that Israel is a "disgraceful blot" which should be "wiped off the map" — fiery words that Washington said underscores its concern over … [Read more...] about Why Iran’s Leader Worries Washington And Won’t Get Invited to Many Bar Mitzvahs

A truly appalling post by Steve Gilliard, in which he photoshops an image of Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele to look like a "sambo". Part of me wants to put the image on this site here, so you have to see the depths of depravity this man sunk to. But I refuse to pollute Joe's site with such naked racism. Instead, I'll just provide the link, so you can, if you wish, see it for … [Read more...] about Sambo

WNBA MVP Sheryl Swoopes has come out as a lesbian. In an America that remains badly homophobic (and certainly, the WNBA gets more than its fair share of stereotyping), this took courage. I salute her--but hope for a day when a gay or lesbian athlete isn't news. … [Read more...] about Swoop