Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
What heroism can look like... (VIDEO)
Yes, even here on a political blog, the Penn State Scandal's icy claw can reach in. But this was too good not to share.
To stand against the winds of adversity. To speak against the mob. Man, that's something.
This may be Veteran's Day, and there may be bolder, more life-threatening, more life-changing kinds of heroism than this, but in terms of what it means to be an American? You'll find few better examples.
And bear in mind, apparently the kid wearing the Dorsett jersey (not a good thing in my mind since I'm a Redskins fan) is a cousin of Dorsett's. All the cheap shots thrown his way? The kid didn't blink. Good for him. I hope he runs for office, because despite his nefarious Dallas Cowboys connection, he may just get my vote..
To stand against the winds of adversity. To speak against the mob. Man, that's something.
This may be Veteran's Day, and there may be bolder, more life-threatening, more life-changing kinds of heroism than this, but in terms of what it means to be an American? You'll find few better examples.
And bear in mind, apparently the kid wearing the Dorsett jersey (not a good thing in my mind since I'm a Redskins fan) is a cousin of Dorsett's. All the cheap shots thrown his way? The kid didn't blink. Good for him. I hope he runs for office, because despite his nefarious Dallas Cowboys connection, he may just get my vote..
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The Daily Show Interview with Bill Clinton (VIDEO)
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
But before everyone gets all happy about Bubba's return to the stage, I have to point out another example of Bill's temper getting the better of him...this time in print:
Part 2:
Part 3:
But before everyone gets all happy about Bubba's return to the stage, I have to point out another example of Bill's temper getting the better of him...this time in print:
In his new book, Bill Clinton writes, as Politico puts it, that he was "mystified that Democrats last year would have agreed to Republican demands to extend the Bush era tax cuts without insisting on a simultaneous increase in the federal debt limit." That Obama — what an amateur! But yesterday, Clinton recanted his criticism, telling an audience at the New York Historical Society, "I was wrong."
Clinton — being interviewed by his daughter Chelsea Clinton — said he recently received a clarifying email from Obama economic adviser Gene Sperling, who also worked in the Clinton White House. Sperling, Clinton recounted, assured him that, “Oh, we tried.” The Democrats’ efforts, according to Clinton’s account of what Sperling told him, were thwarted by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), who threatened to filibuster the entire package if an increase in the debt limit was included. Clinton said he incorrectly believed that Senate rules would not have allowed a filibuster of this type of fiscal measure.
Usually this is something you would try to find out before penning a criticism of a fellow Democratic president. Bill, you're worth a bazillion dollars — maybe spring for a research assistant next time.
Monday, November 7, 2011
60 Minutes: The Jack Abramoff Interview... (VIDEO)
Also known as the Lobbyist's playbook...
UPDATED 4:10pm, Pacific:
There was more, and I'm putting it all down here.
How to use Congressional Hearing to destroy people...
The Culture of Corruption:
And just to remind you, an emphasized segment detailing the murky-language "perfect" tactic:
And what of Jack's time in Prison?
UPDATED 4:10pm, Pacific:
There was more, and I'm putting it all down here.
How to use Congressional Hearing to destroy people...
The Culture of Corruption:
And just to remind you, an emphasized segment detailing the murky-language "perfect" tactic:
And what of Jack's time in Prison?
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