Netanyahu Speaks, Money Talk by Bill Moyers and Michael Winship Everything you need to know about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress Tuesday was the presence in the visitor’s gallery of one man – Sheldon Adelson. The gambling tycoon is the Godfather of the Republican Right. The party’s presidential hopefuls line up to kiss his assets, … [Read more...] about Netanyahu Speaks, Money Talks (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Obamacare Plank
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Clinton’s Use Of Private Email Suggests Democrats Need To Consider A Plan B For 2016
The reports I discussed yesterday regarding Hillary Clinton using private email as Secretary of State are leading some, such as Frank Rich, to wonder if Democrats need a backup plan for 2016. A follow up story in The New York Times reports how Clinton used her private email to thwart requests for information, including requests from Congress and Freedom of Information requests … [Read more...] about Clinton’s Use Of Private Email Suggests Democrats Need To Consider A Plan B For 2016
Cartoon: Hillary E-mails
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To Defeat ISIS, Win the Peace
To Defeat ISIS, Win the Peace By Jason Stanford After huddling with his war council in Kuwait, Defense Secretary Ash Carter says we've got the "ingredients of the strategy" to achieve a "lasting defeat" over ISIS. Some Senate Republicans claim that ISIS is going to kill us all in our sleep even as the U.S.-led coalition has the Islamic State forces playing defense for a … [Read more...] about To Defeat ISIS, Win the Peace
To nobody’s surprise, Supreme Court seems split on health care law
To nobody's surprise, Supreme Court seems split on health care law WASHINGTON — A clearly divided Supreme Court on Wednesday put Obamacare under the microscope once again, with the tentative prognosis looking rather positive for the president's signature health care law. During an unusually long oral argument, several members of the court, including potential swing Justice … [Read more...] about To nobody’s surprise, Supreme Court seems split on health care law
Cartoon: Hillary Clinton emails
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Netflix sparks question: What is a movie?
It was recently announced that former Chicago improviser Tina Fey's new TV show, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," would not air on NBC like her colossal hit "30 Rock," but would be available for streaming on Netflix. Then it was announced that Netflix will begin production on a new "feature film" featuring the character of Pee-wee Herman, titled… … [Read more...] about Netflix sparks question: What is a movie?
Cartoon: Israel and the GOP
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Did Hillary Clinton Learn Anything During All Her Years In Politics?
[icopyright one button toolbar] The report in The New York Times that Hillary Clinton used a private email account while Secretary of State, possibly violating the law, has me wondering whether Hillary Clinton has learned anything during her years in public life. There is no doubt that the majority of attacks on Clinton from the right are bogus. To a certain degree these … [Read more...] about Did Hillary Clinton Learn Anything During All Her Years In Politics?
Fact-check on Iran
[icopyright one button toolbar] Politifact.com has an article up that fact-checks a number of claims about Iran that is worth a read. Obama has defended the negotiations in interviews as productive. "Over the last year and a half, since we began negotiations with them, that's probably the first year and a half in which Iran has not advanced its nuclear program in the last … [Read more...] about Fact-check on Iran
’Rithmatic Doesn’t Add Up in One School District–and it’s Not Alone
[icopyright one button toolbar] The Danville Education Association (Pa.) has been operating without a contract for three years. Two years ago, the teachers approved recommendations of an independent fact-finder; the board rejected it. This eventually led to a protest strike of five days in April 2014. Recently, the teachers and the board agreed to submit their … [Read more...] about ’Rithmatic Doesn’t Add Up in One School District–and it’s Not Alone
Giuliani a Reflection of Everyday Republicans
[icopyright one button toolbar] Things have gone quiet about former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's widely denounced comments about President Barack Obama, but that doesn't mean the controversy is history. It's symptomatic of a political Ebola that has infected 21st century political "discussion" and the sad spectacle of someone who briefly transcended tiresome partisan … [Read more...] about Giuliani a Reflection of Everyday Republicans
How to live longer, in 100 annoying steps
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday, March 3: ——— Want to live to age 115? Emma Morano, an Italian woman born in 1899, shared her secrets: Eat three raw eggs every day, and stay single. Also, move to a milder climate. "The doctor told me to change air," she told The New… … [Read more...] about How to live longer, in 100 annoying steps
Hillary vs. you and me and the facts
[icopyright one button toolbar] Conor Friedersdorf points out that Hillary doesn't really want the electorate to know what our government is up to. We're learning not about her support but rather her battles with "transparency." I think a lot of us figured Hillary out back in '08. But the issue is even more relevant today as the latest news confirms her disregard for, … [Read more...] about Hillary vs. you and me and the facts
Tel Aviv Diary: Did Bibi’s Speech Do the Trick? (Guest Voice)
Tel Aviv Diary: Did Bibi’s Speech Do the Trick? Last night (Israel time), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington speaking to Congress, where he attacked the outlines of an agreement that seems to be taking shape between the United States and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program. Israelis across the political spectrum have been expressing opinions about the … [Read more...] about Tel Aviv Diary: Did Bibi’s Speech Do the Trick? (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Bibi Speech
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Boehner’s sorry spectacle
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker John Boehner needs to decide whether he wants to be remembered as an effective leader or a befuddled hack. So far, I'm afraid, it's the latter. Boehner's performance last week was a series of comic pratfalls, culminating Friday in a stinging rebuke from the House Republicans he ostensibly leads. Boehner wasn't asking for much: three weeks of … [Read more...] about Boehner’s sorry spectacle
Cartoon: Bibi Bash
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Democratic Lawmaker Calls Netanyahu Speech ‘Political Theater Worthy Of An Oscar’
Democratic Lawmaker Calls Netanyahu Speech 'Political Theater Worthy Of An Oscar' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech Tuesday to a joint session of Congress about Iran was words the American public needed to hear or a political stunt “worthy of an Oscar,” depending on which side of the aisle members of Congress spoke from. Republicans applauded the address that … [Read more...] about Democratic Lawmaker Calls Netanyahu Speech ‘Political Theater Worthy Of An Oscar’