Category Archives: Politics

Saudi Arabian Hypocrisy

So that wacky prince thinks that he can lecture President Obama about the peace process. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (CNN — Relations between Arab nations and the United States hinge on American leaders living up to their rhetoric about commitment to … Continue reading

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Palin vs. Congress on pay raises

Sarah Palin said no to a pay raise. Gov. Sarah Palin didn’t ask for a pay raise and won’t accept one during her current term, a spokesman said Wednesday. […] But if the commission pushes ahead with a pay raise, … Continue reading

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Coulda, woulda, shoulda

Fouad Ajami expressed his regret that President Bush is leaving office. One thing is sure to go with Mr. Bush when he departs to Crawford, Texas: his “diplomacy of freedom.” That diplomacy — which propelled the wars in Afghanistan and … Continue reading

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Calling a terrorist a terrorist

Kudos to the Washington Post for this op-ed that calls out Bill Ayers on his lies in the New York Times. In a Dec. 6 New York Times op-ed — headlined “The Real Bill Ayers” — Ayers cast himself as … Continue reading

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The more foreign policy changes …

With all the talk about the need for change, there’s an awful lot in foreign policy that stays the same. Some, including James Baker have been urging, President-elect Obama not to wait until the last minute to be engaged in … Continue reading

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Is it good for the Jews?

Headline from JTA: The Global News Service of the Jewish People: Blagojevich arrest could send Jewish rep to Senate Who? That suits U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) fine. JTA has learned that Schakowsky, the only Jewish contender to replace Obama, … Continue reading

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The Sarah Palin Africa hoax

I told you so. Actually, I told you twice. And now, even the Paper of Record is admitting that it’s a load of crap. It was among the juicier post-election recriminations: Fox News Channel quoted an unnamed McCain campaign figure … Continue reading

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Obama’s Likudnik

David Bernstein: Rather, since the Iraq War, critics of the Bush Administration’s policies have been promiscuously throwing the term “Likudnik” around to describe any person of Jewish origin who happens to disagree with their views and is generally perceived as … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin: Proof of malice

I told you those stories were pure bullshit. And here is your proof, via Hot Air. I talked to Steve Biegun, the former Bush NSC aid who briefed Sarah Palin on foreign policy, and he considers the leaks against her … Continue reading

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My take on the Ahmadinejad greeting

Much is being made, in some quarters, of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s congratulating Barack Obama. It’s a big deal, we’re told, because it’s the first time since the Mad Mullahs took over Iran that they’ve congratulated any American president. Please. It is … Continue reading

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Debunking the Sarah Palin lies

Since two of my commenters have now posted links to the ridiculous Fox News story that makes Sarah Palin look like a brain-dead moron who’s barely smart enough to dress herself, let alone run for VP, let’s take a look … Continue reading

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Politics is here to stay

I think that I’ve made a major turning point in my blogging career. Politics used to bore the hell out of me. But not any more. I’ve added two categories that I expect to get some play over the next … Continue reading

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The real reason Obama won

People forgot all about this valuable voting segment. It put Obama over the top. In The Know: Candidates Compete For Vital Idgit Vote

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Countdown to the end of Obamedia

Let’s start the official countdown, and while we’re at it, let’s start a pool on how long it takes the media to become disenchanted with Obama. Does anyone think it will start before he takes office? My guess is they’ll … Continue reading

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The wolf at the door

In 1996, following a series of devastating terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas, Israelis narrowly elected Binyamin Netanyahu to be Prime Minister. About three years later, despite fewer terror attacks, Ehud Barak successfully challenged Netanyahu to succeed him. It’s true … Continue reading

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