Must Read Blogs and Op-Ed’s — Sunday, October 17, 2010
Are the Democrats really going to be brutalized on November 2, 2010 or is this a ratings grabbing news sweep? This is a question that many people ask because it is difficult to completely understand how so many people would want to return to the policies of the previous Presidential administration. David Kuhn (who I disagree [...]
Must Read Op-Eds and Blogs — October 9, 2010 #tcot #p2
I have been a Democrat since I registered to vote in 1991. However, in July of 2010, I switched my affiliation to Independent after the Congress and the President (who formed a unprecedented super majority) failed to pass any true progressive legislation. So, I am rather amazed when I read an opinion piece like, ”Which [...]
Must Read Blogs and Op-Ed’s — April 14, 2010
Something is brewing! It is hard to tell what it is, but something is definitely brewing. Based upon early estimates the Democratic Party will most likely lose several seats in the House and Senate during the mid-term elections. There is an enormous amount of visible angst from both the left and right [...]
Must Read Blogs and Op-Eds — March 27, 2010 #tcot #hcr #dadt
I was not alive in 1963 when President Kennedy was shot down in Dallas, TX, nor was I alive in 1968 when both Martin Luther King and Senator Robert Kennedy were killed. If I was, I am sure that the time period before the Brothers Kennedy and Dr. King were killed was very similar [...]
Must Read Blogs and Op-Ed’s — March 2, 2010
Has technology ruined the political debate? Richard Reeves wrote a great Op-Ed regarding the “new” behavior of Washington Politicians in a world of blackberries, twitteratti, and nonstop news coverage. Reeves theorizes that Democrats and Republicans no longer spend anytime together, which prevents any type of bipartisanship to occur. Instead they receive their talking points [...]
Is a reconciliation showdown ahead??
The current talk on the wire is that a reconciliation showdown is looming ahead. What will this mean for the vote and what will the spin train drop off at the door? Washington (CNN) — With the health care summit showing no sign of getting either side to budge, lawmakers are staking out positions in [...]
Must Read Blogs and Op-Eds — February 16, 2010
Has pop culture invaded the minds of so many individuals that we are willing to live in a country governed by “celebrity” rather than a country governed by able minded citizens whose ambition is to assist the American people with their day to day lives? If you think that American Idol has done more than [...]
War with Iran’s not desired — but we’re ready, says Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Mike Mullen
In what seems to be an increasing number of statements regarding Iran from the US military Mike Mullen. I wonder if this is just more sabre rattling or if something is going on behind the scenes. The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday that while a conflict with Iran was not [...]
Say It Ain’t So, Blago!
As if being on a reality show was not enough, Blago has to comment on Senator Reid’s gafee? From AP: CHICAGO – Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Monday that it was stupid for him to tell Esquire magazine that he’s “blacker than Barack Obama” and that he doesn’t believe it anyway. In an interview [...]
Palin joins FOX
This is the one story that could remove Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) from the headlines. It is being reported by the NY Times that former Governor Sarah Palin has signed a multi year contract with Fox News. Palin will appear as a contributor to its already existing programming, and will occasionally host specials for the network. [...]