Daily Archives: June 19, 2009

What Is The Argument For A Bolder Obama Statement On Iran?

Over at The New Republic, a post by Jonathan Chaite entitled “Will the Conservatives Please Attempt An Argument? ” President Obama has taken a cautious tone toward the demonstrators in Iran, with his stated reason being that more open support would discredit their cause. This strikes me as a sensible position. The revealed preferences of both sides […]

Shocker! Another Tax Cheating Obama Nominee…zzzzzzz

It’s actually become rather routine President Obama’s choice as chief of protocol for the State Department, a position that carries the status of an ambassadorship, did not file tax returns for 2005 and 2006, errors she corrected last November. Surprising, eh? As a sidebar, remember who the NY Times mostly referred to GWB as “Mr. […]

Surrender Monkey iPhone

Posting will be light to non-existent throughout the day. Gonna be kinda busy. Was supposed to be my day off, too. Yeah, I can hear you crying for me

The Imperiousness Of The Babs

Have y’all seen this video yet?   From the Chicago Tribune There’s plenty of room for “yes men” in the nation’s capital. Less for “yes, Ma’am.” Sen. Barbara Boxer’s suggestion to a general that she’d really rather be called “senator” has raised a few hackles here. “Could you say ‘senator’ instead of ‘ma’am?’ ” Boxer […]

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