The US is supposedly the greatest nation on earth. As its citizens, I believe we deserve to be served by the best and the brightest available people. So why is it we keep settling for second best? Today, the Senate set up a confirmation vote, set for Friday, on federal appeals court nominee and White … Continue reading We deserve the best
Category: National
Congress: No to protestors at military funerals
Freedom of speech is one of the cherished rights bestowed upon Americans. But there's always somebody who is willing to push the envelope beyond what is considered good sense. Such is the case of a Kansas church group who has been protesting at military funerals across the country. This group claims that the military deaths … Continue reading Congress: No to protestors at military funerals
Bearing Drift podcast with Joel Rubin
Fellow Hampton Roads blogger Bearing Drift has up its podcast of the interview with Joel Rubin. Rubin moderated the Miller/Webb debate that aired on "On the Record" last Sunday.
How low can you go?
No matter how bad the Webb versus Miller primary race has gotten, at least no one has stooped this low: California candidate accents rival's illness SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A candidate for the California state Assembly says voters should pick him because his opponent — a heart transplant recipient — could die in office. "Can you … Continue reading How low can you go?
Understanding poverty and homelessness in America
From The Christian Science Monitor: There is no town, city, or state anywhere in America where an individual or family working full-time and earning the minimum wage can afford a one- or two- bedroom apartment at the fair market rental rate established by HUD. This is absolutely amazing. More from the article: Families with children … Continue reading Understanding poverty and homelessness in America
Local reporting of Miller vs Webb, Part 1
I mentioned in my earlier post on yesterday's debate that this will be the first opportunity for many people in Hampton Roads to see Harris Miller and Jim Webb. I took a look around the local media outlets to see what information has been reported on the candidates. Here is what I've found in terms … Continue reading Local reporting of Miller vs Webb, Part 1
Medicare pays for mistakes
From AP: The government could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year if the Medicare program would stop paying for medical errors such as operations on the wrong body part or mismatched blood transfusions. Say what? Medicare is going broke and the government is paying for mistakes??!!
Hastert: “If You Earn $40,000 a Year and Have a Family of Two Children, You Don’t Pay Any Taxes”
From Think Progress: During a late session last night, Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) made a stunning claim on the House floor: Well, folks, if you earn $40,000 a year and have a family of two children, you don’t pay any taxes. So you probably, if you don’t pay any taxes, you are not going to … Continue reading Hastert: “If You Earn $40,000 a Year and Have a Family of Two Children, You Don’t Pay Any Taxes”
Thoughts on immigration
I watched the President's speech tonight, as I'm sure many others did. And I've read the posts around the blogsphere and MSM on the issue, looking for insights into this complex problem. Bottom line is there is no simple solution. The US has done little to diminish the flood of immigrants coming across our borders. … Continue reading Thoughts on immigration
Karl Rove indicted?
Jason Leopold, of Truthout, is reporting that former Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove was indicted yesterday. Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald spent more than half a day Friday at the offices of Patton Boggs, the law firm representing Karl Rove. During the course of that meeting, Fitzgerald served attorneys for former Deputy White … Continue reading Karl Rove indicted?
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