Political Apathy is the Real Problem...
I saw a woman at a town hall today arguing against health care reform. She said that she’s never been interested in politics before now. She then went on to misrepresent the Democratic healthcare proposal, either because she is a liar or was just completely ignorant. I’m betting it was the...
Obama’s Remarks at NH Healthcare T...
President Obama was in Portsmouth, NH this afternoon to talk about his proposed healthcare plan (full video). I was happy to see him take an offensive position and defend his proposal. I was also happy to hear that the so-called “fight” with protesters for which he was “bracing”...
Author Michael Crichton Dies at 66...
Michael Crichton
This is sad news. I love Crichton’s books. Jurassic Park was magical for me when I read it in high school, and it remains the only book I have ever read twice because I wanted to relive the experience. His other books always included the right amount of science and wonder, coupled...
Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Pulls Out of ...
It is another sad day for liberty, justice, and democracy, as Zimbabwe opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, pulls out of the runoff election against that nation’s leader, President Robert Mugabe. Citing the escalating violence and the possibility that those who vote for him will be murdered by...
Bob Barr Changes His Mind on Patriot Act...
Former Republican and current Libertarian candidate for President of the United States, Bob Barr, has changed his mind on the infringement of personal liberty. A former supporter of the USA PATRIOT ACT, he now finds himself against the bill, stating, “In the past I was willing…to accept a...
Since When Are the Views of Pundits More...
This evening I was watching former Vice President Al Gore endorse Barack Obama in a speech in Michigan. I was watching MSNBC, and Dan Abrams’ show was covering the event. Gore gave his speech, which was carried on MSNBC without interruption. He then introduced Obama, and Abrams, along with his...
NBC’s Tim Russert Dies of Heart At...
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Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press,†died Friday after suffering a heart attack at the bureau. He was 58.
Tim Russert
I will certainly miss Tim Russert’s classic brand of journalism. Keith Olberman put it best this evening, calling...
