party of the future
by Charles M Blow
Republicans are likely to gain in 2010, not because of their anachronous tenets, but because of historical patterns and an electorate exasperated with seeming Democratic ineptitude.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Tenacity Question (NYT)
military code for moron
by David Brooks
Military experts say that President Obama is intellectually sophisticated, but they do not know if he has the determination needed from a war president.
by David Brooks
Military experts say that President Obama is intellectually sophisticated, but they do not know if he has the determination needed from a war president.
The Defining Moment (NYT)
more people needed in the loon camp
by Paul Krugman
The health care legislation on the table isn’t perfect, but it’s as good as anyone could reasonably have expected. It is time for everyone to decide which side they’re on.
by Paul Krugman
The health care legislation on the table isn’t perfect, but it’s as good as anyone could reasonably have expected. It is time for everyone to decide which side they’re on.
Afterglow (NYT)
back when even newspapers were big
NASA has detected a gamma-ray burst that is the oldest and most distant object discovered in our universe — an invitation for all of us to unfetter our imaginations.
NASA has detected a gamma-ray burst that is the oldest and most distant object discovered in our universe — an invitation for all of us to unfetter our imaginations.
The Commander’s Duty Done (NYT)
the sun tzu photo op strategy
President Obama’s visit to Dover Air Force Base to pay tribute to the returning war dead was entirely appropriate as he faces the decision of what comes next in Afghanistan.
President Obama’s visit to Dover Air Force Base to pay tribute to the returning war dead was entirely appropriate as he faces the decision of what comes next in Afghanistan.
Mrs. Clinton in Pakistan (NYT)
distribute a government cartoon book, "Religion and You"
To enlist Pakistan as a reliable ally, Washington and Islamabad leaders need to do a much better job of explaining themselves to the Pakistani people.
To enlist Pakistan as a reliable ally, Washington and Islamabad leaders need to do a much better job of explaining themselves to the Pakistani people.
The House Health Reform Bill (NYT)
editorial brain dead mode always works
The bill unveiled Thursday would greatly expand coverage of the uninsured while reducing budget deficits. It deserves to be approved.
The bill unveiled Thursday would greatly expand coverage of the uninsured while reducing budget deficits. It deserves to be approved.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Toxic Hamburgers (NYT)
irradiation no match for food czar
Congress and the Agriculture Department should act to make ground beef safer, and the White House should nominate a strong undersecretary for food safety.
Congress and the Agriculture Department should act to make ground beef safer, and the White House should nominate a strong undersecretary for food safety.
Wrong Advice (NYT)
truth in headlines
If Roberto Micheletti and his backers expect the next Honduran government to be legitimate, it must restore Manuel Zelaya to the presidency now.
If Roberto Micheletti and his backers expect the next Honduran government to be legitimate, it must restore Manuel Zelaya to the presidency now.
The Peace Prize (NYT)
and the editorial meeting's result is
President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize shows that many people around the world want him to restore American values and leadership — and believe he can.
President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize shows that many people around the world want him to restore American values and leadership — and believe he can.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Talking With Myanmar (NYT)
Sternly worded letter follows
In the past, the punishment-only approach to Myanmar hasn’t worked. Talks, if handled skillfully, might lead in time to positive change.
In the past, the punishment-only approach to Myanmar hasn’t worked. Talks, if handled skillfully, might lead in time to positive change.
Where Did ‘We’ Go? (NYT)
collective "our" overlooked
by Thomas L Friedman
There is no more “we” in American politics at a time when “we” can only manage, let alone fix, our huge problems if there is a collective “we” at work.
by Thomas L Friedman
There is no more “we” in American politics at a time when “we” can only manage, let alone fix, our huge problems if there is a collective “we” at work.
On Safire (NYT)
vitriol noticed
by Maureen Dowd
William Safire was anything but a nattering nabob of negativity. He had none of the vile and vitriol of today’s howling pack of conservative pundits.
by Maureen Dowd
William Safire was anything but a nattering nabob of negativity. He had none of the vile and vitriol of today’s howling pack of conservative pundits.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Here We Go Again (NYT)
only the ones on the political right
by Charles M Blow
Most Americans know that racism is an issue in this country. The question is if — and to what degree — that racism animates critics of the president.
by Charles M Blow
Most Americans know that racism is an issue in this country. The question is if — and to what degree — that racism animates critics of the president.
The Scourge Persists (NYT)
actually Frank Rich is their worst columnist
by Bob Herbert
The fact that a black man is in the White House has so unsettled much of white America that the lid is coming off the racism that had been simmering all along.
by Bob Herbert
The fact that a black man is in the White House has so unsettled much of white America that the lid is coming off the racism that had been simmering all along.
Iran’s Captives (NYT)
world opinion and strongly worded letter
If Iran is serious about changing international opinion, it should release the five American citizens it has unjustly imprisoned.
If Iran is serious about changing international opinion, it should release the five American citizens it has unjustly imprisoned.
Tired Protectionism (NYT)
whoa! the NYT gets an economics question right
is it random, albeit with small apparent probability?
Do they not see it's a labor union campaign payoff, which is always favored?
The new tarriff on tires from China may be legal, but it is bad economics and bad foreign policy.
is it random, albeit with small apparent probability?
Do they not see it's a labor union campaign payoff, which is always favored?
The new tarriff on tires from China may be legal, but it is bad economics and bad foreign policy.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The Rights of Gay Employees (NYT)
also imcompetent
It is a disgrace that in 29 states workers can be fired for being gay. Congress should make passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act a top priority.
It is a disgrace that in 29 states workers can be fired for being gay. Congress should make passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act a top priority.
Justice Delayed (NYT)
Constitution favored
The nation has always had the tools it needs to bring to trial those accused of organizing the terrorist attacks on 9/11 — legally and without jeopardizing secrets or shredding the Constitution.
The nation has always had the tools it needs to bring to trial those accused of organizing the terrorist attacks on 9/11 — legally and without jeopardizing secrets or shredding the Constitution.
Boy, Oh, Boy (NYT)
Economics disagrees with Obama.
by
Maureen Dowd
Joe Wilson’s outburst in Congress revealed one thing: Some people just can’t believe a black man is president and will never accept it.
by
Maureen Dowd
Joe Wilson’s outburst in Congress revealed one thing: Some people just can’t believe a black man is president and will never accept it.
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