...at The Debate Link. This is a weblog that is truly welcome in the blogosphere blogtopia — a new blog doesn't seem to be frantically trying to score points for any party. That does NOT mean it's afraid to take a stand or be critical. The Debate Link is the handiwork of David Schraub, a 19-year-old student at Carleton College in scenic Northfield, Minnesota who … [Read more...] about Take A Peek…
Ann Coulter Makes The Cover Of Time
Conservative author, columnist and talking head Ann Coulter will be gracing the cover of Time magazine. Here's a question for you: Does Ann Coulter make a positive contribution to American political culture? Hey...don't tell ME...vote by clicking HERE to let Time know the answer to their online question. … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter Makes The Cover Of Time
France and the EU – a view from a stranger in the strange land
GRENOBLE, France - Last Friday marked my one year anniversary living in France as an expatriate. I've had the opportunity to learn the language and experience the culture from the inside. I have even added a special category to my weblog, Random Fate, called "Observations on France" to note what I see and compare it with attitudes and views that are in the US. In a little … [Read more...] about France and the EU – a view from a stranger in the strange land
China: We Won’t Say “Sorry” For Anti-Japanese Violence
It looks like fiery anti-Japanese demonstrations in China are leading to a new Ice Age in China-Japan relations after China's refusal to apologize for anti-Japanese violence there. In the latest twist to what is developing into an escalating diplomatic crisis, Japan's foreign minister got the cold shoulder and a rejection to his request for an apology. How will it end? Every … [Read more...] about China: We Won’t Say “Sorry” For Anti-Japanese Violence
What Do You Do If A Report Shows There Is More Terrorism This Year Than The Year Before?
If you're the Bush adminstration, you just eliminate the 19 year-old international terrorism report (it DOES make it easier to say "we're winning the war on terrorism). … [Read more...] about What Do You Do If A Report Shows There Is More Terrorism This Year Than The Year Before?
Guess Who’s Upset About The Internet Becoming Sesnationalistic And Blogs?
You'll never guess: Matt Drudge. PS: We'll write more about this later... … [Read more...] about Guess Who’s Upset About The Internet Becoming Sesnationalistic And Blogs?
Chirac Flops In Convincing French In EU Constitution Plea
French President Jacques Chirac took to the airwaves last week to make what he clearly felt was a strong case for a "yes" vote on the European Union constitution — and from all accounts failed. Time Magazine writes: French President Jacques Chirac sent TV ratings soaring last week during his appearance championing the yes vote for France's May 29 referendum on the … [Read more...] about Chirac Flops In Convincing French In EU Constitution Plea
Spring has sprung, in more ways than one
David Brooks has a good column about sex - playfully published on the least sexy day - and its simultaneous expansion in public and significant shrinkage (pun and allusion intended) in private: You could get the impression that America's young people are leading lives of Caligulan hedonism. You could give credence to all those parental scare stories about oral sex parties at … [Read more...] about Spring has sprung, in more ways than one
Something new for Al Gore to worry about
A worrisome demographic explosion is on the horizon... … [Read more...] about Something new for Al Gore to worry about
Oil prices haven’t been alone in rising
Prices for many raw materials have increased significantly, including those of strategic metals, some of which the supply is effectively controlled by single countries. The reasons for the price increases may be a leading indicator of history repeating. … [Read more...] about Oil prices haven’t been alone in rising
FDA Aroused By Impotence Drug Levitra TV Ad
Good news for Bob Dole and his paycheck-providing Viagra: the Food and Drug Administration has ordered Bayer and GlaxoSmithKline PLC to pull an ad for their impotence drug Levitra from the TV tube. The grounds: unsubstantiated claims: The FDA issued letters to the drug makers this week, saying a commercial for Levitra, called "My Man" made unsubstantiated claims of superiority … [Read more...] about FDA Aroused By Impotence Drug Levitra TV Ad
The New York Times Gets It Right On Bill Frist’s Religious War
We don't usually do an analysis of a newspaper's editorials on this site, but in this case we have to say: The New York Times got it right on the shamefulness and unprecedented divisiveness of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's decision to cast his lot with those who plan to smear those who oppose President George Bush's judges as "faithless." First, let's get it straight: … [Read more...] about The New York Times Gets It Right On Bill Frist’s Religious War
More on the comments made by a former US President
Recently, Joe Gandelman, the proprieter of this weblog, wrote about the comment of former US President Jimmy Carter on how the rich nations of the world "don't give a damn" about the poor. The author of the weblog TeaFizz has some opinions regarding what former President Carter said regarding the reactions to this statement, and how the reactions fail to differentiate between … [Read more...] about More on the comments made by a former US President
Anti-Japanese Protests Continue Getting Ugly In China
The rage is continuing in China, where demonstrators are defying government warnings to stage angry anti-Japanese protests — shouting anti-Japanese slogans and going after a Japanese diplomatic post and restaurants. What will be interesting as this outpouring of seemingly sponataneous anti-Japanese emotion erupts is what the government's response will be....since it's … [Read more...] about Anti-Japanese Protests Continue Getting Ugly In China
Gay bishop adds another issue to his arsenal
New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson is expanding from his role as the first openly gay bishop in America to the new religious spokesman for a prominent interest group, but I think it's a bad move for him - and the gay people he claims to represent. … [Read more...] about Gay bishop adds another issue to his arsenal
Boston Globe Puts A Steak On Its Black Eye: The Correction
The Boston Globe has issued a compact but complete retraction in this latest case of an American newspaper getting a black eye due to poor quality control — a step in the right direction (but the trick is to make sure you don't have to run these by being more diligent): Editor's Note: An article by a freelance writer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Wednesday's Globe … [Read more...] about Boston Globe Puts A Steak On Its Black Eye: The Correction
New Information About Terri Schiavo
Since Terri Schiavo's death, and the death of Pope John Paul II shortly afterwards which erased much of the Schiavo story's dominance in the news cycle, the issues and allegations surrounding her specific case have receeded as the larger issues (judges, the judiciary in general, the filibuster and now the issue of whether those who oppose the administration's judges are … [Read more...] about New Information About Terri Schiavo
There Are Polls And There Are Polls
But this vital poll must be especially devastating to the White House. … [Read more...] about There Are Polls And There Are Polls
YOU Gave Us An Idea On Weekends!
If you're a regular reader, you know that on weekends we Guest Post on Dean's World. Traditionally, that has meant we leave a referring link to that site then do all of our weekend posts there. But a slew of readers emailed saying that was a pain to them, particularly when they're surfing quickly. And some said they did feel no matter what the site should have some original … [Read more...] about YOU Gave Us An Idea On Weekends!
Politicians Like To Tax Everything
....and we do mean EVERYTHING. … [Read more...] about Politicians Like To Tax Everything