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What does it take for foreign policy to get airtime in US presidential debates? (Beyond the Iraq 'blame game' of course.) The answer, sadly, seems to be that it takes something both dramatic and tragic - such as the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. As today's linked article from Pakistan's 'Daily Times' reports, Bhutto's untimely death has prompted greater consideration of foreign policy issues by US presidential candidates. Inevitably, the discussion focuses on US and global security, but it... Read Full Story
As the results of "Super Tuesday Take Two's" are beginning to trickle in, their are some very important early updates to note. Democrats: Hillary Clinton has been projected the winner in both Rhode Island and Ohio as of right now. Barack Obama has also claimed victory in Vermont. With Texas too close to call, it is clear that perhaps some of the momentum has shifted back to the Clinton campaign. For both candidates, a victory in Texas will without question prove increasingly important. I... Read Full Story
What the McCain campaign is doing right now is quite disgusting. Race baiting? I mean come on John, we can do better than that. Is our campaign at such a low level that we have to exploit the fear and anxiety shared by so many Americans. Everyone wants to act as if race is not a factor in this election, but plain and simple it is. We have the first ever African American candidate with a name unfamiliar to many. Instead of a constant debate on solely the issues, McCain now wants to throw in... Read Full Story
Some in the chattering class seem to have fallen in love with the "John McCain is another Bob Dole" comparison. In reality, the similarities begin and end with their age and distinguished service to the country. The differences, however, are vast and profound. Dole was a policy wonk and the ultimate party insider. He was legendary for his ability to work the levers of Congress and turn legislation into law. Bob Dole was the establishment; his opinion tracked with conventional wisdom on... Read Full Story
Up to this point I have been a big fan of Frank Luntz . After all, it is because of him that we have such wonderful turns of phrase, which gave us eight wonderful years of Commander Guy. He has been a brilliant pollster, and an incredible Orwellian pen write, permitting fat turd blossoms like Karl Rove to realize their dreams. If it weren't for people like Frank Luntz, all of Karl's dreams of a Republican President and majority would have gone unrealized. After all, Karl Rove is not exactly... Read Full Story
I know there are many who sincerely believe in a United States where the government takes care of you from cradle to grave. I disagree with you, but I understand why you feel the way you do and this article is not designed as an assault against your world-view. I'm speaking to every voter who has a personal or family budget to manage. The more debates I watch, the more I research the candidate's positions, the more papers I read that completely and purposefully delete any mention of Ron Paul... Read Full Story
Two thoughts continued to rise to the top of my thought list over and over this past weekend, except, of course, when Another Thin Man was airing on TCM. And then William Powell and Myrna Loy held the two top spots. Ah, what a nice 2 + hours that was. Then it was back to reality. While the news media focuses virtually all of their attention, once again, on the typical one or two items of “hot” interest in the world, I continue to think about two specific items within their coverage. 1... Read Full Story
Tonight as I stare at the four walls, reminiscing on all the great times we have had over the past seven years with Commander Guy in the White House, I realize that soon it may all come crashing down. With our party bitterly divided, an electorate completely confused about who would be the best candidate, and our conservatives dropping like flies, I feel a melancholy I have not known since, well, last election day in 2006. The Democrats have it right. They have the nukular option. Ever since... Read Full Story
I just heard Joe Liberman speak at the republican national convention and it just makes my blood boil. He spoke from the heart and I admire and respect that. At first I was ok with what he had to say. Calling for unity across party lines, even referencing George Washington's fear of party politics. However, his attacks on Barack Obama were unwarranted and just plain wrong I think. I see this as his last year a chairman. Who would believe that just 8 years ago, this man could have been our... Read Full Story
From Spain's Princess Letizia to Italy's Mara Carfagna, the game of politics is no stranger to beautiful, powerful women. Following is a list of women whose influence is matched only by their sheer hotness.
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