Archive for July, 2008

Chipping Away at the Crown

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 1 Comment »

King George's realm is a little less secure today as a federal court has ruled that aides to the president must comply with Congressional subpoenas to appear before them.  Harriet ... Read more..

Senator Brownback Outraged Over Chinese Domestic Spy Program

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 2 Comments »

In an unbelievable display of hypocrisy, Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) expressed dismay over reports that foreign owned hotels in China faced severe retaliation if they refused to install Internet monitoring ... Read more..

Conservative Delusion Part II

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 4 Comments »

If you've ever wondered how conservatives can believe some of the ridiculous things that they do, how they can call themselves patriots while trashing the Constitution or talk about responsibility ... Read more..

The Excuses to Remain in Iraq Continue

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

In 2004 John McCain was asked about the possibility of withdrawing from Iraq if requested by Iraqis, even if we weren't happy with the conditions at the time, (h/t Think ... Read more..

The McCain Camp: Wrong on Iraq

Sunday, July 20th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 2 Comments »

The rationalizations for the Iraq war have been a moving target from its inception.  First Bush claimed a connection between 9/11 and Saddam Hussein, next, they were a threat to ... Read more..

Which Side is Harry Reid On?

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 4 Comments »

Think Progress ran a story today highlighting Senator Tom Coburn's (R-OK) habit of obstructing Senate legislation.  According to the article, Coburn currently has holds on 80 Senate bills.  On Monday, the ... Read more..

Torture: A journey into the Abyss

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

When the shocking pictures from Abu Ghraib surfaced, high ranking officials in both the military and the administration tried to contain the damage by claiming the abuses were the result ... Read more..

What is Patriotism?

Saturday, July 12th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 4 Comments »

In a recent column, Jonah Goldberg lectures Barack Obama on his "patriotism problem."  As he sees it Obama's "problem" goes far deeper than lapel pins, He sees an America in which ... Read more..

The ACLU Joins the FISA Fight

Friday, July 11th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | No Comments »

Wasting no time, the ACLU has filed a law suit over the new FISA legislation.  While the primary complaints from civil libertarians are that the new law clearly violates the ... Read more..

The Death of the Constitution

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 3 Comments »

In an ironic twist of fate, a long time public servant was recently forced into early retirement for refusing to lower the flag to half-mast in honor of his state's ... Read more..

Conservative Delusion

Monday, July 7th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 2 Comments »

In a recent column, David Brooks tries to make the case that the problem with conservatism and the Republican Party is that they've strayed from their roots and are more ... Read more..

Celebrate Independence by Giving Up Your Independence

Friday, July 4th, 2008 Posted in Political Commentary | 2 Comments »

The Senate is set to vote next week on, and most likely pass, an update to FISA that shreds the fourth amendment and is a slap in the face to ... Read more..