If you happened to be, watching CNBC’s on Monday afternoon and saw the rude performance by Rand Paul in his interview with anchor Kelly Evans than you are more than familiar with this abysmal excuse for public discourse. If you missed it, … [Read more...]
Why Can’t Michele Bachmann Answer a Direct Question
Is talking in circles an affliction of politicians or is it just my imagination? Now I know that certain bloggers have a tendency to talk in circles when the facts go against them or their argument is shown to be so full of holes that you … [Read more...]
Scott Walker’s Plummeting Poll Numbers
Moreover, the polling results belie Governor Walker and his lieutenant's claims that they have the backing of most of the state's residents. The survey asked: "If state workers agree to pay more for healthcare and retirement as the Governor … [Read more...]
MSNBC’s Airing the McVeigh Tapes: Sensationalism or Timely Reminder?
On April 19th, on the fifteenth anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, MSNBC will televise live footage of interviews with Timothy McVeigh, the right wing mastermind of the attack. In light of all the turbulence and controversy … [Read more...]
When does it end?
How much more of this monarchist-like flummery can we possibly endure??? Case in point, today's web edition (is there any other) of Politico.com where we are tutored on the actual dangers a president faces when he is, well, "perfect" … [Read more...]
Don’t Fall In Love with a Screamer
This is one of the most entertaining bits of right-wing talk radio lunacy ever. Kevin James, a right-wing screamer on a 12-watt nighttime AM station in Glendale, CA was pushing the official talking points on Hardball yesterday … [Read more...]
Globe Whitewashes Chris Matthews’ Slurs.
Sam Allis wants to make the case that MSNBC is better than CNN for election coverage. I'm sure a case can be made for that, but Allis takes a strange turn when in giving all the credit for it to Matthews: The mere thought of Matthews … [Read more...]