I never said we would agree on everything. I am most definitely not on board with this…
Obama informs top diplomatic, military officials of Afghan decision
Washington (CNN) — President Obama has informed several top diplomatic and military officials about his decision regarding new U.S. strategy and troop levels in Afghanistan, [...]
If one is curious as to why the United States is rapidly failing as a nation, one need only check the priorities of our mainstream media.
I had the pleasure of watching The CBS Evening News this evening. Their lead story was about a pampered billionaire who threw a tantrum [...]
The Black Friday edition of the best editorial and political cartoons from the week just ending…
From the White House weblog:
Happy Thanksgiving!
Given the holiday, we are releasing the President’s weekly address today. In this video, President Obama calls to our attention the men and women in uniform who are away from home sacrificing time with family to protect our safety and freedom. He also talks [...]
Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the States. I hope y’all are able to spend some time with family, friends and loved ones — or at the very least someone you kind of like a little. If you’re lucky enough to feast out, take a few moments to remember [...]
A transcript of the President’s remarks follows the break.
Remarks by the President on Pardoning of the National Turkey
North Portico
11:41 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. Welcome to the White House. On behalf of Sasha and Malia and myself, we’re thrilled to see you. I want to [...]
If there is one thing the conservatives are very, very good at, it is revising history. We have all known that for some time and got further proof of it last night. George W. Bush’s last press secretary, Dana Perino, went on Sean Hannity’s show on FOX News and flatly [...]
There was a great piece on 60 Minutes last night…
It would be wonderful if we could have a serious discussion about this in this country, but it isn’t going to happen as long as the Republicans can get their base all worked up with screams and lies about death panels, [...]
Saturday Night Live showed us last night exactly what will happen in 2012 if The Alaskan Joke is somehow elected to the presidency. (It will never happen, of course, but it’s good to have advance warning just in case.)
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UPDATE: Also [...]
Even money says that you did not watch Bill Moyers Journal on PBS last night. Did you? Thought not. I did.
I found his commentary very interesting and extremely relevant. He equated President Lyndon Johnson’s march to war in Vietnam to the pressure President Obama is now under (mostly from the [...]
From the White House weblog:
In an address recorded in Seoul, South Korea, the President discusses his trip to Asia. He talks about his push to stop nuclear proliferation in North Korea, Iran, and around the world. He talks about promoting America’s principles for an open society in China while making [...]
A little something we do around here every Friday evening just about this time. Click on a thumbnail to make it appear full size or to start a slide show. Enjoy.
P.S. The following program time has not been purchased and probably does reflect the views of management.
This stuff went way beyond a joke a long time ago.
This video is from MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, broadcast November 17, 2009…
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If you have spent any time reading the right wing blogs or [...]
Playgirl has released the first teaser photo from Levi Johnston’s (Bristol Palin’s babydaddy) upcoming nude, but not full-frontal, photo shoot.
Who knew, huh?
Seems McSteamy was already taken. Levi will have to settle for McSultry. WTG, Sarah!
P.S. Speaking of Sarah, looks like she’s just gonna have to settle for [...]
Have you heard of young Will Phillips? You should know about this kid. He’s one brave, intelligent and principled kid. It’s hard to believe that he’s only ten years old.
A columnist for the Arkansas News has stood up for Will and his right to refuse to [...]
The following image appeared in a post on a right wing blog yesterday:
I’ll not link to the blog in which that image was posted, nor will I mention the name of the blog or the blogger.
Here, for your edification, is Psalm 109, verse 8 (followed by verses [...]
Yesterday, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that Khalid Sheik Mohammed (the man who allegedly planned the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001) and several of his cohorts will be standing trial in a federal civilian court in New York City, just blocks away from where the World Trade Center towers [...]
From the White House weblog:
With the investigation into the tragedy at Fort Hood ongoing, President Barack Obama used his weekly address to call for a careful and complete review of what happened before the tragedy.
Watch the video of the President’s address below or read the full text, as prepared for [...]
Note to Carrie Prejean: When you storm off an interview set, you are supposed to storm off an interview set, not sit there staring prettily (she thinks) and blankly into the camera.
Palin/Prejean 2012! (Perfect match up and every conservative’s wet dream.)
They are [...]
Friday evening once again. Click on the cartoons to view them full sized or to start a slide show.
Hmmm… It seems we may have been extolling the wrong hero…
Second Officer Gives an Account of the Shooting at Ft. Hood
Mark Todd
KILLEEN, Tex. — Sgt. Kimberly D. Munley has been applauded as a hero across the nation for shooting down Maj. Nidal Malik [...]
Be sure to read “My solemn meeting on Veterans Day with President Obama at my friend’s resting place in Arlington.”
“I’m sure the cynics will assume this was just another Obama photo op.
If they’d been standing in my boots looking him in the eye, they would [...]
The liberal media is really shirking their duty when it falls to Jon Stewart to point out that Fox News is (once again) falsifying their reports…
Liars.
(Thank you, Mr. Stewart, for watching Fox News so I don’t have to.)
UPDATE: Sean Hannity of Fox News “apologizes” for their “inadvertent mistake.” Two things: [...]
President Barack Obama observed Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery…
Transcript of remarks after the break.
Thank you so much. Thank you. Please, be seated.
Thank you, Secretary Shinseki, for the generous introduction — more importantly, the extraordinary bravery in service to our country, both on and off the battlefield. I [...]
President Obama’s remarks at today’s memorial service at Fort Hood…
“It may be hard to comprehend the twisted logic that led to this tragedy. But this much we do know — no faith justifies these murderous and craven acts; no just and loving God looks upon them with favor. For what [...]
While most of our attention was riveted on the House health care vote last night (it was, wasn’t it?), NBC’s Saturday Night Live hilariously (and so very accurately) parodied the Fox News coverage of last Tuesday’s elections…
Don’t believe it? Just search out a few right wing blogs. They are [...]
The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) has passed the House of Representatives. Final vote was 220 to 215 (219 Democrats and 1 Republican in favor, 39 Democrats and 176 Republicans opposed).
The only Republican to vote in favor of health care for Americans was Representative Joseph Cao of [...]
While doing a bit of web surfing just now, I happened to hit upon a website whose author describes himself as a “hardcore conservative.” He has the following poll posted…
How in the world do you answer a poll like that?
From the White House weblog:
In this week’s address, President Barack Obama expressed his sadness for the tragedy at Fort Hood and praised the selfless valor of those who came to the aid of the wounded. While we mourn the heartbreaking violence, we should honor the heroism of the soldiers and [...]
Each week, your diligent and incredibly hard-working editor in chief will sort through thousands upon thousands of editorial and political cartoons and select those which best reflect the current editorial mindset and political mood of the United States of America. His efforts are laudable. Each Friday evening at this time, [...]
Both the AARP and the AMA came forth today and endorsed President Obama’s plan for health care insurance reform. The President made an unannounced visit to the White House press room to talk about those endorsements.
Here is the text of the President’s remarks:
THE PRESIDENT: Hey! Hello, [...]
Condolences to the good people of New Jersey and Virginia. They chose to send Republicans to inhabit their governors’ mansions for the next four years and will now have to live with the consequences.
Congratulations to the folks in the 23rd Congressional District of New York. They dealt a serious blow [...]
Can you believe it has already been nearly a year since the 2008 election? Here a couple of reminders of the bullet we dodged…
Just a little something to add to your list of things for which you should be grateful as the Thanksgiving season [...]
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