Want proof of a naïve voting populace? Look no further than the zany antics of Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, who resorts to non-creative name calling about western politicians who speak truth to power. Yup – Shurtleff still buys into the beat-to-death and entirely untrue argument connecting Iraq, 9/11 and Al-Qaida. He beats on a …
It’s amazing what selective word choice can do to a statement. Witness this nugget from White House spokesperson, Dana Perino, during this press conference today: The president’s record on climate change is very strong. Sure, his record is strong – in terms of accelerating climate change. I guess it’s some form of a strong record, …
Note that I’m not the biggest fan of the District of Columbia’s delegate to the House of Representatives. But she has her moments, and yesterday was one of the best. The best part starts about 1:44 into the clip – it’s priceless. Note that HR 1906 (and its sister bill, NH 1909) both passed yesterday. …
….he should be amenable to the elimination of “signing statements” that fundamentally rewrite the bills that congress passes.
Watching Sen. Lieberman (CFL-CT) on Meet The Press shows that he doesn’t know a thing about international affairs. Seriously: he knows nothing. He doesn’t understand the way the Middle East works, he doesn’t understand how the war in Iraq has done nothing to improve the security of the United States, or of his beloved Israel, …
A short list of folks I’m supporting for Tuesday’s election – regardless of whether I live in their district or not. Washington DC: Mayor: Adrian Fenty (D) Council – Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Council – Ward 6: Tommy Wells (D) Council – At-Large: Phil Mendelson (D) and David Catania (I) Notes: In the District …
Finally, an episode of Saturday Night Live that was actually funny! Of course, it helped that Hugh Laurie was the host. He’s a talented comic, and he was able to prop up the other SNL cast members whenever he was on stage. Highlights: The monologue was perfect: warm, friendly (you can call me “Sweet Cheeks”), …
Read it and weep. Bush sold our country up the river – the terrorists have won.
Never in my life have I been moved to tears – of sadness, anger, passion – by a broadcast journalist’s commentary. Until tonight. Keith Olbermann’s commentary on the Military Commissions Act of 2006 was the ticket. Olbermann, using tones not heard on the U.S. airwaves since the days of Edward R. Murrow, fired on all …
“President” Bush signed an order today that prohibits other countries from using outer space for hostile endeavors, and gives the U.S. the power to stop said activities. Never mind that Bush is one of the leading proponents of a space-borne missile defense system that is, in all fairness, a hostile use of space. So do …
