...that apparently Hell could freeze over.  Here is a video of Glenn Beck praising President Obama for his Tucson speech, though he shares the misgivings of some here of the event's overall pep rally atmosphere. … [Read more...]

Politics Daily discusses the ramifications of the progressive hero making a run. … [Read more...]

I was going to add this as a comment to my recent diary about the fate of Bradley Manning, but I wasn't sure if anybody would still be reading it. I also was originally going to specifically make this about the UN now investigating said … [Read more...]

I received this today and I thought it was a good reminder of what the President HAS done, even if it's just changes in tone at times. I've been among those critical of late.  I'd be able to live with the substance of a lot of his … [Read more...]

There is a small group of Senators working to build critical mass to reform the filibuster for the next Senate.  The catch is that it can ONLY be voted on on January 5th when the next Senate convenes.  After that, rule changes … [Read more...]

Keith Olbermann reported last night that Bradley Manning, who is the source for the latest round of Wikileaks has been held in solitary confinement pending his trial.  I am among those who say that if there were prosecutable action … [Read more...]

For now this is going to be a quick hit and I'm not an expert on the legal issues.  Nigeria has apparently indicted Dick Cheney for Halliburton related activities and have requested an arrest warrant via Interpol. Meanwhile we're … [Read more...]

After posting about 2012 I realized there's one more piece of political business to tie up this year's loose ends, namely party leadership in the Congress.  Whom do you all like for leaders? For a while I was saying it might be OK for … [Read more...]

STATEWIDE OFFICERS Deval Patrick - pledged to serve full first term and seek re-election, but I don't recall if he pledged to serve full second term. Tim Murray - I've heard a lot of positive talk, but I don't see him and Jim McGovern both … [Read more...]