Archive for May, 2008

Negotiations or Coercion

Saturday, May 31st, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 1 Comment »

Thomas Friedman's op-ed column in The New York Times attempts to teach us how to properly conduct negotiations with foreign governments.  Appropriately titled "It's All About Leverage", Friedman contends that ... Read more..

The McClellan Spin Continues

Friday, May 30th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 2 Comments »

The reaction to McClellan's tell-all book, where he reveals, among other things, Bush's elaborate propaganda scheme to sell the public on the need to invade Iraq, was swift and furious.  ... Read more..

Ex-Presidential Spokesperson Confirms Bush Deceived Us into War

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, in a tell all book soon to be released, accuses the Bush administration of leading us into war by manipulating the public with ... Read more..

Joe Lieberman: Would Be Internet Censor

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

If Senator Joseph Lieberman had his way YouTube would be required to take down any videos he deems objectionable, all in the name of protecting us against terrorism of course.  ... Read more..

McCain Supports Telecom Amnesty

Saturday, May 24th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

The McCain campaign issued a statement today unequivocally supporting amnesty for the telecommunications companies that broke the law by helping the Bush administration spy on American citizens.  As reported by ... Read more..

Karl Rove Subpoenaed

Friday, May 23rd, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 4 Comments »

The House Judiciary committee issued a subpoena to former Bush advisor Karl Rove.  According to a Washington Post New York Times article written by Neil Lewis, the committee is looking ... Read more..

Israel and Syria Begin Negotiations

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 1 Comment »

I don't always agree with Israel's actions and the unflagging support of the U.S. no matter what the Israelis do is extremely disturbing but in apparent repudiation of Bush's cowboy ... Read more..

Let the Swift Boating Begin

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

Now that Barak Obama has the Democratic nomination all but wrapped up we can expect the right-wing-noise-machine to gear up and start attacking Obama in full force.  Robert Novak's op-ed ... Read more..

California’s Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 3 Comments »

In a slim 4-3 decision, California's Supreme Court has overturned the laws banning marriage between same sex partners.  The decision was something of a surprise given that six out of ... Read more..

Republicans in Decline

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 1 Comment »

The Republicans, already "thumped" in the 2006 midterm elections, have now lost three Congressional seats in special elections this year signaling a further decline in the confidence Americans have for ... Read more..

The Myth of the Liberal Media

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 6 Comments »

One of the biggest stories of late that you probably haven't heard about is the uncovering of the military's blatant, and almost certainly illegal, propaganda program.  I say that you ... Read more..

John McCain: A Scary Choice for America

Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 3 Comments »

I've written previously on and how far too much attention has been paid to his remarks.  I've also John McCain's own Pastor Wright, Pastor John Hagee, and how ... Read more..

House Passes Mortgage Bailout Bill Despite Veto Threat

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 1 Comment »

The Washington Post reports that the House passed a bill today aimed at helping at risk homeowners stave off foreclosure.  The plan would let borrowers trade their adjustable loans with ... Read more..

Michael Gerson’s War on Reality

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

In typical True Believer® fashion, Michael Gerson's column in The Washington Post, entitled "A Phony 'War on Science'" demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of what science is.  And also, ... Read more..

The Death Penalty: Reasonable Doubt

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 6 Comments »

Now that the Supreme Court has decided that it's okay to inflict unbearable pain while executing someone and therefore ending the de facto moratorium on capital punishment, it's time to ... Read more..

The Politics of Cynicism and Denial

Monday, May 5th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

Is it any wonder we're mired in an endless war in Iraq or why Israel and the Palestinians can't seem to work out their differences when we have this, an ... Read more..

Guantánamo: America’s Race to the Bottom

Sunday, May 4th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 3 Comments »

Once revered world-wide as a beacon of freedom and justice, America has devolved into just the kind of nation we were all raised to abhor.  Started as a grand experiment ... Read more..

Fred Hiatt: On the Success of Occupying Iraq

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 1 Comment »

Could there be anything more ridiculous than Fred Hiatt's editorial in The Washington Post today?  It's Hiatt's contention that the recent airstrikes in Somalia that killed a top ranking al-Qaeda ... Read more..

The Politics of Personalities

Friday, May 2nd, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 3 Comments »

I've written previously on this nation's insistence with choosing its leaders based on traits (or perceived traits).  And nowhere is this truer than with our obsession with Barack Obama's ... Read more..

Senate Kills Equal Pay Bill

Thursday, May 1st, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 3 Comments »

Wednesday, the Senate voted down a bill that would've made it easier for women to sue their employers for pay discrimination.  The bill, introduced by Senator Kennedy, was an effort ... Read more..