Barack Obama - Just Another Dictator?
Posted on February 27, 2010 - Filed Under Books | Leave a Comment
David Swanson, author of the recently published “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union,” tells “Truthout” that the nation shouldn’t be satisfied to move forward with the idea that we have replaced “a bad dictator with a good dictator….It’s the wrong place to look for a savior,” he says. “We should […]
Read More..>>Drew Brees vs. The Archers
Posted on February 27, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
I heard about this in the gym yesterday. I didn’t believe it then and I’m not sure what to think after seeing the video.
The premise for the show “Sports Science” was this: Who is more accurate? New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees, or an Olympic archer? Their conclusion is that Brees has the greater degree of […]
The Predictable Outcome Of Mr. Obama’s Meeting
Posted on February 26, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
It’s a little surprising to find some reporters pointing out this morning that nothing much was accomplished at President Obama’s health care summit with the Republicans (even with the square table the Republicans demanded) without also reporting that nobody really expected anything to come from it.
In case you haven’t been able to figure it out, […]
California Leads The Way With “Cuss Free Week”
Posted on February 25, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
Democrats and Republicans in the California State Legislature may have finally found something they can agree on. A statewide “Cuss Free Week.” The Assembly, is set to vote on a resolution designating the first week in March as our “Cuss Free Week, when all Californians will be called upon to try and avoid using swear […]
Read More..>>Blagojevich To Speak On Ethics
Posted on February 24, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
Chris Matthews has just reported that Rod Blagojevich will be featured at a discussion on ethics at Northwestern University. The event is being billed as “Ethics in Politics: An evening with Former Governor Rod Blagojevich.”
Huh? Where have these people been? Why are they giving this guy yet another forum? What’s next? Sarah Palin […]
Why Not Just Dump The Network News?
Posted on February 24, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | 2 Comments
Matea Gold reports in the Los Angeles Times, that ABC is preparing to cut its news division by as much as 20%. The new model she reports, will force some of those who remain to act as “one man bands” both shooting and producing their stories.
“The process is expected to begin Wednesday morning when employees […]
This Is Not A Dress Rehearsal
Posted on February 22, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
Much of the country appears to be in a state of denial. It’s a sort of, “This can’t be happening to us, so let’s pretend it isn’t and eventually everything will be okay” mentality. But it isn’t okay. Far from it. This is not a dress rehearsal and better times may not be just around […]
Read More..>>Schwarzenegger Chides Republican Colleague’s Hypocrisy
Posted on February 21, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
Appearing on “This Week” on ABC, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger criticized some of his Republican colleagues for accepting stimulus money from Washington and bragging about the good it’s doing in their home districts, even while they continue attacking the Obama Administration’s stimulus package. According to Mr. Schwarzenegger, stimulus money is responsible for 150,000 jobs in […]
Read More..>>A Post On Palin To Good To Pass Up
Posted on February 21, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
photo: ben aveling
“The dangers of “death panels” were explained to Americans on Sarah Palin’s Facebook page. Oh, sweet Lord, she must not sleep at night…her grandson could be the next victim of “socialized medicine”.
Recently released documents from the custody battle show clearly Tripp Palin Johnston has socialized health care through Indian Health Services […]
Cheeseheads On Wheels
Posted on February 20, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
phtoto: ron olsen/workingreporter.com
In what may be a first, a move is underway to make Harley-Davidson, Wisconsin’s official state motorcycle. Harley, is a Wisconsin-based company.
SB-394, “…designates the Harley-Davidson as the Wisconsin state motorcycle and requires the Wisconsin Blue
Book to include that information.”
A push is also underway in the state assembly, with AB-596.
However, as an […]
Can We Move On Now?
Posted on February 20, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
Tiger Woods does one thing very well. He can hit a golf ball. That’s it folks. To the best of my knowledge he has never claimed to be a great thinker, philosopher or moralist. He has not been nominated for beatification by His Holiness, the Pope. He is a private citizen, not an elected public […]
Alexander Haig Dies
Posted on February 20, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
photo: u.s. dept. of defense
News of the death of Ronald Reagan’s Secretary of State, Alexander Haig, prompted memories of Haig’s statement on the day Mr. Reagan was shot. “As of now, I am in control here in the White House, pending the return of the vice president,” he said. I remember wondering […]
A Return To The Two Party System?
Posted on February 19, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
photo: ron olsen/workingreporter.com
There are signs the Democrats might be getting back into the game by growing a collective backbone and taking control of the United States Senate with the majority they were given by the American people. But is it possible? Are they about to finally stop what has become an ongoing tragic and […]
From Hell To Hollywood
Posted on February 17, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
An exhibit of photos taken by my old friend Nick Ut of the AP has opened in Orange County. You may remember Nick being awarded the Pulitzer for an image he captured in 1972 of an injured little girl running down a road in Vietnam after being badly burned by napalm. The picture became iconic […]
Read More..>>Daryl Gates Hospitalized
Posted on February 16, 2010 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
Former Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl Gates is hospitalized with a serious illness.
“Chief Charlie Beck informed the police commission during its Tuesday meeting that he had visited the former LAPD chief in the hospital over the weekend. Beck said Gates, 83, had a “very serious malady.” He did not describe the nature of Gates’ illness.
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