Everybody said I was crazy when I claimed the Democrats should run on corruption in 2006. They said that America didn't care about corruption, that it would be overshadowed by Iraq or the GWOT or the economy, and that I was engaging in a fool's errand. I would love for them to explain this poll data. Vindication, sweet vindication! … [Read more...] about Who’s Laughing Now?
There is little cause for celebration…
...in any indictments that may occur this week. For my personal take on "fitzmas," you can see my weblog, Random Fate. … [Read more...] about There is little cause for celebration…
The indictments are coming! The indictments are coming!
Over at The Reaction, I have a round-up of reaction to the news that Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald is set to hand down indictments today. Plus, there's speculation that McCain could be asked to step up to the Veep spot should Cheney resign (for "health" reasons) and that Miers will withdraw and be replaced by a Bork-like nominee. Yes, minds are running amok in … [Read more...] about The indictments are coming! The indictments are coming!
Cognitive Dissonance
CORRECTION: The bombing was in Hadera, not South Tel Aviv. While Condi Rice proclaims the need for Israel to have open borders, an Arab terrorist blows itself up in an open-air marketplace in Hadera, Israel killing at least 4 people and wounding dozens more... … [Read more...] about Cognitive Dissonance
SCOTUS nominations in perspective
(Cross-posted at The Reaction.) Here's a list of all Supreme Court nominations and votes from the very beginning — John Jay in 1789 to John Roberts in 2005. A couple of things stand out at first glance: Aside from close votes for Thomas (confirmed) and Bork (rejected), most votes since the back-to-back rejections of Haynsworth and Carswell in 1970, each nominated to … [Read more...] about SCOTUS nominations in perspective
Some Argue Judith Miller Is A Martyr
And others argue in various forums that she most definitely is not — and that the Society of Professionial Journalists drank Kool Aid in backing her. … [Read more...] about Some Argue Judith Miller Is A Martyr
Just how popular is The New York Times?
In an interesting (and misleading) post, The Truth Laid Bear notes that the Times -- that would be The New York Times, America's paper of record (Judith Miller notwithstanding) -- is just a bit more popular, in terms of "unique visitors," than Daily Kos. But, of course, TTLB is referring to nytimes.com, not to the Times as a whole. Lest we forget, there's still a rather popular … [Read more...] about Just how popular is The New York Times?
The selling of art…
...and the triumph of money. My Sign of the Apocalypse #24. … [Read more...] about The selling of art…
Banning goldfish bowls in Rome
Yes, you read that correctly. The city of Rome (the one in Italy) has banned goldfish bowls -- or, rather, the keeping of fish in goldfish bowls. … [Read more...] about Banning goldfish bowls in Rome
Majority now thinks Iraq War was wrong
From The Wall Street Journal: A new Harris Interactive poll shows American sentiment about the situation in Iraq remains generally gloomy, with fewer than a quarter of Americans saying they are confident U.S. policies in Iraq will be successful. For the first time, a majority of Americans (53%) feels that military action in Iraq was the wrong thing to do, according to the … [Read more...] about Majority now thinks Iraq War was wrong
The Bush Administration Is Under Fire Again….
...this time in the Netherlands due to its appointment as Ambassador. … [Read more...] about The Bush Administration Is Under Fire Again….
Poll Says Bush Would Lose If He Ran This Year
A new CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll says a Democrat could beat President George Bush this year: A majority would vote for a Democrat over President Bush if an election were held this year, according to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll released Tuesday. In the latest poll, 55 percent of the respondents said that they would vote for the Democratic candidate if Bush were again running … [Read more...] about Poll Says Bush Would Lose If He Ran This Year
U.S. Military Deaths In Iraq Hit 2000 — But Another Part Of The Story Is This
This was posted late yesterday so we reposted it for today. Today the inevitable story on the Iraq war hit the wires — and this was the story, wasn't it?A U.S. Army sergeant died of wounds suffered in Iraq, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. The death _ along with two others announced Tuesday _ brought to 2,000 the number of U.S. military members who have died since the … [Read more...] about U.S. Military Deaths In Iraq Hit 2000 — But Another Part Of The Story Is This
Iraq’s Constitution Is Passed — But What Comes Next?
It's now official: Iraq's constitution has been approved overwhelmingly by the newly-democratic country's voters. Now comes the hard part. The questions become: is the country ready to endure a long-predicted onslaught from "insurgents" who want to prove that the vote on the constitution isn't worth a hill of beans, will it stabilize the country, or lead to unforeseen — … [Read more...] about Iraq’s Constitution Is Passed — But What Comes Next?
The death of Rosa Parks is not the end of an era…
...but instead a milestone where we should re-examine what prejudices we still hold as truths, and consider how they may be regarded 50 years from now, as we now regard the defiance of Rosa Parks 50 years ago. … [Read more...] about The death of Rosa Parks is not the end of an era…
Indictment Update
Joe at AMERICAblog points to this from The Washington Note: An uber-insider source has just reported the following to TWN: 1. 1-5 indictments are being issued. The source feels that it will be towards the higher end. 2. The targets of indictment have already received their letters. 3. The indictments will be sealed indictments and "filed" tomorrow. 4. A … [Read more...] about Indictment Update
For a break from breathless speculation…
...regarding what may or may not happen this week in political matters, you can turn to my weblog, Random Fate, where I have posted some photos from Grenoble, France, and I have some ruminations on the technology of the cassette tape. … [Read more...] about For a break from breathless speculation…
Miers Withdrawal Watch — Part 3
For your edification and amusement, here's the third installment of my Miers Withdrawal Watch at The Reaction. Highlights include: More from leading Miers opponent Professor Bainbridge A new conservative website called WithdrawMiers.org David Frum's organization Americans for Better JusticeEnjoy. … [Read more...] about Miers Withdrawal Watch — Part 3
BEN BERNANKE update — reaction in the blogosphere
As promised, I have a round-up of reaction in the blogosphere to President Bush's nomination of Ben Bernanke to succeed Alan Greenspan as Fed chairman. I include blogs from across the political spectrum. For my initial post on the nomination, see below. … [Read more...] about BEN BERNANKE update — reaction in the blogosphere
African Gay Rights
Great article in the Washington Post on gay rights in Africa (H/T: Hilzoy. For my part, some classic "blame the West" analysis here...with the twist that I go after the left too. … [Read more...] about African Gay Rights