Category Archives: politics

According to Chas Freeman, former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia and head of the independent Middle East Policy Council, Mr Bush recently asked Mr Powell for his view on the progress of the war. “We’re losing,” Mr Powell was quoted … Continue reading →

From Fox News… A man who called himself Boraq Sagdiyev from Kazakhstan persuaded producers to let him sing the national anthem before the beginning of a rodeo in Salem, Va., Friday night. He said he was touring America making a … Continue reading →

Dear Kieper Family: I’m sorry for your loss. But, jesus, what did you expect? (via a commenter at at Will Carroll Presents…)

Hey, Donna Brazile. Try running for DNC Chair without smearing our last nominee and provoking wailing and gnashing of teeth amongst the base? And, those of you who are wailing and gnashing your teeth: Shut the fuck up. There are … Continue reading →

Coming Out for One of Their Own. It’s nice to see repudiations of Fred Phelps from everywhere.

Please vote no on retaining the Hon. Susan McDunn for the bench.

Here’s a good quote from Charles Pierce, sportswriter that makes the genre worthwhile and occasional correspondant with Eric Alterman over at Altercation. It occurred to me over the weekend that I haven’t given a good reason why I will vote … Continue reading →

but there are some real bargains right now on the Iowa Futures Market. Kerry < 52% is only .15c for a $1 contract. Sum total, for those of you trying to predict with this thing (current bid prices only): 52%+ … Continue reading →

Jesus, this man is literally as shrill as atrios. It’s too bad he wasn’t this shrill BEFORE the invasion, when it took, you know, perception and foresight to realise he couldn’t pull this off. MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN: …The trouble … Continue reading →

“In Iraq, no doubt about it, it’s tough. It’s hard work. It’s incredibly hard. It’s – and it’s hard work. I understand how hard it is. I get the casualty reports every day. I see on the TV screens how … Continue reading →