"In the end, we need to compete, as I’ve said before, we need to compete in each and every kind of forum. And whether it’s on the ground traditionally, or today it’s in — it’s in the ethernet." —Norm...
Author - Bob Cesca
Single-Payer Pragmatism
I'm very enthusiastic to the point of being obsessive about the Obama administration's push for a public health insurance option. That said, I don't think the radical change embodied in such a...
Fox News Is Very Serious
Actual FOX News Channel graphic: "What's It Like to be A Hooters Centerfold?" Then again, to be fair. It's that time again when we debate the chicken-and-egg nature of the news media. Would this...
Pissy Pants Republicans
I love this: Obama angered Republicans with a letter Wednesday stating that Americans must be able to choose between private and public insurance, and the tensions spilled into negotiating sessions...
Rove Is A Super Smart Political Wizard
Proof: It is becoming clear that the economy is now the top issue. Oh really, Mr. Helper? I can't imagine why the Bush administration was an epic fail, taking the Republican Party down with it.
Stimulus Go
The Labor numbers are out just now: 345,000 jobs lost. They were expecting 520,000. So this is good news. Not for the 345,000 bastards who are unemployed, but good for the broader economic forecast...
Morning Awesome
Metallica - "Sad But True" Live
Doof Quote of the Day
"The greatest threat to America is a liberal media bias." —Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) Not only is it not a threat -- it doesn't even exist. Source: Oliver
Peaceful Resistance
This section of the speech was possibly my favorite. Palestinians must abandon violence. Resistance through violence and killing is wrong and does not succeed. For centuries, black people in America...
This Made Me Laugh and Laugh
The Obama hieroglyphic.
Hussein!
On the road today, I was able to scan some conservative talk radio. This morning, Michael Smerconish's callers were screeching about the president's reference to his middle name in his Cairo speech...
Prime Time Thread
Back from New York. Open thread. Let the cartoons begin!
Egypt Speech Open Thread
Open thread for discussing the president's speech to the Arab world.
Morning Awesome
Foo Fighters - "My Hero" Live at Wembley Stadium (Light blogging today. I'm in NYC all day. Guest bloggers ahoy!)
A New Perspective on Late-Term Abortions
This observation/revelation by Andrew Sullivan via John Cole: I have to say I am beginning to believe that these abortions, given their excruciating moral and personal choices, may be the most...
Radio Show
Me and Lee Stranahan making with our weekly radio talking -- live at 10 p.m. EDT. Call the show with your telephone: (347) 945-5235 Or participate in the comments. UPDATE: Show's over. Thanks for...
New Huffington Post Column
A Brief for Pat Buchanan: The Invincible Race-Baiter Enjoy and Digg often!
Prime Time Thread
Wednesday night open thread. Me and Lee Stranahan on the radio tonight at 10 p.m. EDT. Listen live here.
Dick Quote of the Day
"I know there are women who in a panic might do anything." —Bill O'Reilly ranting about how panicky women are capable of anything, including a spur-of-the-moment late-term abortions
The Public Option
As far as I'm concerned, all of the debate about the recovery bill, torture, Judge Sotomayor and so on, is just prologue to what will be the biggest fight of the president's first term. And that's...