Smart v. Stupid: Alan Simpson, Republican co-chair of the deficit commission has proven himself unfit to lead. Jimmy Zuma asks, “Are his most recent criticisms of pensioners and veterans a sign of senility?”... Read more»
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It’s like a Zen koan: if a governor joins a debate, but doesn’t say anything, is she debating?... Read more»0
“It was the longest 16 seconds of my life,” said Governor Jan Brewer after what were, undoubtedly, the longest 16 seconds of her life.... Read more»0
Analysis: President Barack Obama officially declared Tuesday the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq. For Americans, this moment brings closure to a controversial war. But after more than 7 years, Iraqis are still scrambling to forge a working government.... Read more»0
A feeling of insecurity is the underlying motive behind the silly rhetoric about the Park 51 Muslim community center in New York City. Opponents are expressing the despair of the defeated.... Read more»0
Things just haven’t been the same at Guantanamo Bay since Waterboardin’ Dick Cheney rode out of town.... Read more»0
Rodney Glassman raised $1 million and landed the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. John McCain found $20 million under his couch cushions to see off J.D. Hayworth.... Read more»0
Thursday marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. It is a day to reflect on America’s continuing fight for a truly free and just society.... Read more»0
It’s Election Day! Get thee to a polling station!... Read more»0
Here’s a new item to add to the growing list of fake facts dominating the news over the past year. Already on the list are death panels, a foreign-born president, the hoax of global warming, and rampant discrimination against white people. Now we can add a new fake fact: President Obama is a Muslim.... Read more»0
The last U.S. combat brigade left Iraq early Thursday. This orderly drawdown is one bright spot in a difficult region, yet the departure of the 4th Stryker Brigade is not a decisive “mission accomplished” moment in Iraq.... Read more»0
A recent poll shows that 18% of Americans believe Pres. Obama is a Muslim, up from 11% in March 2009.... Read more»0
Much of the media world is understandably agog at the size of the million-dollar donation Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation gave to the Republican Governors Association. The News Corp empire is vast and wide, and it deliberately slants the news while shamelessly promoting blatant disinformation in platform after platform all over the world.... Read more»0
The controversy over a mosque close to the World Trade Center site can do irreparable harm to United States foreign policy and its struggle against Islamic extremism. It gives strength to Osama bin Laden’s contention that the West is at war with Islam, and that it is the duty of every Muslim to resist.... Read more»0
Having the largest solar power plant in the world in our backyard is not just a reminder of solar’s limitless potential. It is a testament to the fact that solar is a technology and economic driver that doesn’t need to wait for tomorrow. It already is here, bringing benefits to our state and nation.... Read more»3
As the clock winds down toward the U.S. Senate primary elections, a Republican knock-down, drag-out brawl is being balanced by a Democratic light flyweight slapfest.... Read more»1
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