1. In interviews over the weekend, Dame Pelosi dismissed the Republicans from the legislative process. They’ve had plenty of opportunity to make their voices heard,” she said on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday morning. “Bipartisanship is a two-way street. A bill can be bipartisan without bipartisan votes. Republicans have left their imprint.” [The Hill]… [Read more…]
February 28, 2010
The sites devoted to Sarah Palin that I have visited in the main, do not carry any articles or Posts critical of her. In fairness, she does pen some answers to her critics on some of the sites. Other of the sites have videos with her taking on her critics directly. Then too, there is… [Read more…]
February 28, 2010
Here’s a mainstream media change to make anyone rejoice. CNN has recast to their Sunday morning lineup. Liberal, yes but reason escapes now and again and those moments are worth the wait. Fareed Zakaria is happily broadcast at 10 am and 1 pm. Formerly it was 1:00 PM and 5:00 pm. George Soros, long-time Obama… [Read more…]
February 28, 2010
As I write, Nancy Pelosi is on CNN being interviewed by Candy Crowley. It was background noise for me until the phrase “we inherited this mess from the Bush Administration” reached my ear. For Democrats these days, the phrase has replaced “hello” and “good-bye.” Last night I discovered, Slate, an on-line magazine owned by the… [Read more…]
February 26, 2010
We began to hear the familiar spirited tones of conviction out of our Secretary of State on her recent trip to the Middle East. Hillary Clinton was firm and fearless in facing down Iran with stern warnings during visits to allies in the region. For the first time, she was representing an administration whose policies of pressure … [Read more…]
February 26, 2010
John Stossel of FOX News is waging a one-man tea party against the FDA and its very existence. He wants to do away with it. Is he a stray, radical tea partier? No, John Stossel is a Libertarian and this stance fits in snugly into a way of thinking. This was taken on directly by… [Read more…]
February 25, 2010
Among President Obama’ opening remarks at the Health Care Summit: “I hope this isn’t political theater.” We waited to see… The Republicans sent in their health care experts first, not their leadership. Senator Lamar Alexander set the standard for a clear, succinct and straightforward presentation – a standard the Democrats simply could not match. He… [Read more…]
February 24, 2010
The pride of wit has kept ages busy in the discussion of useless questions, and the pride of power has destroyed armies, to gain or to keep unprofitable possessions. Samuel Johnson – ‘Thoughts on the Falkland Islands’ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The Falkland islands (located off the eastern coast of Argentina) have re-emerged as a bone of contention… [Read more…]
February 24, 2010
A recent post over at HotAir had the following hazy headline: CNN poll: 69% support letting gays serve openly in military — including 62% of Republicans It is good to know that 62% of Republicans will now be able to serve openly in the military! HotAir __________________________________________ VotingFemale Speaks! – ACORN’s alias con game for… [Read more…]
February 23, 2010
For more that two years now, the American consumer has grown used to spending less and in many areas like clothing, spending nothing at all unless at a second-hand store. CNN just ran a piece on people benefiting from the economy – those who run the second-hand shops and those who shop there. That means… [Read more…]
February 23, 2010
About the only thing good left in global politics of any description since the death of Mother Teresa have been the heads of the various non-Muslim religions. But as we well-know, religion does not preclude coming up against or even instigating dust ups with secular politicos and nation states. They deal with the same current… [Read more…]
February 22, 2010
It’s difficult to see that “globalization” has brought us any of the socio-economic benefits gained through effective outsourcing, joint ventures, increased contact and improved communication. It’s done a better job of almost bringing us to the brink of war. This is disheartening to the advocates of world government. Television and the internet have brought the… [Read more…]
February 22, 2010
In diplomatic terms, who is the real power broker in the Middle East today? In the absence of a nuclear Iran, hands down it is the Saudis. They have the oil we need and they are now benefiting from increased trade with Iran. In at the back door is China, also enjoying a growing trade… [Read more…]
February 21, 2010
In good journalism, you state who, what, where,when and how at the start of a piece when listing key points. Not CNN. Here is their take on their own poll in an article under the headline: “ Who are the Tea Party activists? Activists in the Tea Party movement tend to be male, rural, upscale,… [Read more…]
February 21, 2010
A few years ago only Chinese bureaucrats dared suggest that Beijing’s autocratic system of government was superior. Nowadays there is no shortage of leaders from emerging countries, or even prominent American businesspeople, who privately sing the praises of a system that can make decisions swiftly.[The Economist] The Times Online this Sunday pointed in another direction… [Read more…]
February 28, 2010
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