Impeachment: Johnson, Nixon, Clinton, and Bush
Richard Nixon resigned on August 9th, 1974, rather than face impeachment. What were the charges? The complete text is here:http://watergate.info/... Just for fun, check out the articles of impeachment...
View ArticleWe need more silly Muhammad cartoons
The cartoon controversy of Denmark intensifies. People are protesting the unfair and ridiculous depictions of a holy man---the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Except, it's not really all that...
View ArticleNewsweek: Can the President order killings?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/... This is a trial balloon by the administration:"Feb. 13, 2006 issue - In the latest twist in the debate over presidential powers, a Justice Department official suggested...
View ArticleChinese laugh about Superbowl and first amendment
http://news.xinhuanet.com/... Although this news story is factually accurate, there is definitely a strong subtext here. Read it for yourself. "Four decades after being censored by The Ed Sullivan...
View ArticleShould Americans really drive 100 MPH?
Just recently in MA, where I live, a couple of teenagers ran their car into another car at 100 MPH. They weren't drunk, just stupid. There are many, many similar stories doing just a basic google...
View ArticleHate Speech vs Terrorism
One of the problems of enjoy talk radio is you end up listening to a lot of conservatives in hopes of occasionally hearing a moderate or progressive voice. And something struck me recently that what of...
View ArticleDon't e-mail your Congressman
I've already e-mailed my Congressmen to encourage them to vote for Censure. I also encouraged them to amend that bill with a poison pill clause---a clause praising our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan....
View ArticleImmigration: A Plan
I was speaking with a friend, who is an immigrant, and he was deriding Bush and Congress about immigration policy. "It just doesn't make sense," he said. I don't know how to solve any problem with...
View ArticleWhy censure?
The exact language in the Constitution on what justifies impeachment is, "treason, bribery, and other High crimes and misdemeanors." That's vague, and the Founders intended it to be. Impeachment is a...
View ArticleMorality vs Natural Selection
The first question Man asks God in the Bible is, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Every book of the Bible that addresses the question, directly or indirectly, answers, Yes, you are your brother's keeper....
View ArticleThe result of high gas prices
There are a lot of reasons that the Republicans will get tossed out this November and in 08. Iraq, a shaky economy, Bush's disapproval rate and scandals, etc. Malaise at home and abroad is nothing...
View ArticleDepartment of Immigration?
This is just a quick thought, I'm interested in the input of others.
View ArticleBiden: A failed policy "emboldens the enemy"
I'm not a huge Biden guy. I think he's the consummate politician---willing to adjust his views as the political winds change.But his team is good, this stuff is gold:
View ArticleSurrender Deadline or Victory Goal?
This is a short blog, because I really don't have a lot of time right now, but I wanted to share this thought.Read this article: http://news.yahoo.com/...Take my poll!
View ArticleNational Popular Vote: Maryland passed it, you can too!
One of the quieter stories that could have an impact as early as '08 is the new Maryland law regarding the electoral college."By terms of the compact, states agree to give all of their electoral votes...
View ArticleObama-Richardson is Clinton-Gore (Plus Electoral Strategy)
A lot of people seem to be forgetting something in this election. Democrats have nominated two white men on the ticket every year (except the year that Ferraro was on the ticket) since 1972.
View ArticleColin Powell for VP
Recently I blogged about Bill Richardson as a solid VP choice for Sen. Obama. Looking at the experience and the affable attitude which appeal to everyone, plus the possibility of maximizing latino...
View ArticleBarack Obama is too young to be your President
Just look at history, man, this guy is way too young. Forget the fact that the Constitution only requires that you reach the age of 35. The age of 47 is just....infantile compared to the glorious life...
View ArticleNational Popular Vote: Why It Makes Sense
In 2007 I posted on the National Popular Vote.http://en.wikipedia.org/..."By terms of the compact, states agree to give all of their electoral votes to the national popular vote winner, not the winner...
View ArticleWho is Vice President, Evan Bayh?
There is a lot of hype in the blogosphere around certain candidates for VP. "He's too progressive" or "He's too conservative" or "She's not Hillaryish enough!" or "They'll alienate...
View ArticleJoe Biden, Vice President?
The other day I did a diary on the real Evan Bayh. Not the Evan Bayh that you hear about in sound bytes, but the positions he's taken, courtesy of a great website: ontheissues.orgWell, since Obama...
View ArticleHillary Clinton, Vice President?
I've recently copied and pasted a compendium of the votes and positions of Evan Bayh and Joe Biden from "Ontheissues.org". Here is the third edition, for Hillary...
View ArticleDems Suck at Explaining Tax Policy/Spending
Democrats are good for the economy, despite the lies of the GOP. Yet we consistently lose in the polls and sometimes entire elections when we talk about taxes and spending.I believe strongly in the...
View ArticlePalin-Huckabee 08! Drop McCain from the ticket!
I'm Sarah Palin and I approve this message because John McCain is not conservative enough for Alaska or America.
View ArticleJohn McCain, Bull Moose?
The pictures of Lincoln and Reagan have competition this year, Teddy Roosevelt. Yeah, that Teddy Roosevelt. The one that the Republican establishment hated so much, they stuck him in the one place he...
View ArticleCNN.com just blew my mind
I stumbled upon something amazing looking at CNN.com's results of the 2004 election. Kerry vs. Bush. It blew my mind.Follow the link: http://www.cnn.com/...
View Article30 minutes of uninterrupted "O" time
It's a gutsy move to buy up 30 minute blocks of time on the major networks so close to the election. I have a feeling that it will really sway thousands of people on the fence to vote Obama. And it may...
View ArticleWe ARE Radicals, History Proves It
This is a rant about radicalism, about social change, about American History. This nation was founded and idolizes extremists, outcasts, and people who just weren't happy to "conserve" the status quo,...
View ArticleClass Warfare: George Bush doesn't like black people
Class warfare. Socialism. Communism. Liberal. Democrat Party. Socialized medicine.It's the language of the Right. They're the words that come out of the mouths of every Fox News pundit and Republican...
View ArticleThe other political party is *REGRESSIVE*
I often complain that the Left doesn't label the Conservative movement accurately.There are conservatives who want to offer alternate solutions.There is the party of "no".And there is the biggest...
View ArticleSupreme Court Reform Act (7-11 Justices)
As a moderate liberal, I like the idea of Obama re-shaping the court to reflect a 21st century viwe of America, just as I was dreadfully afraid of Bush altering the court to reflect his...19 century...
View ArticleHealth Care: Four Solutions
I like a lot of the Obama plan. Most of the cost reduction ideas would pass by huge supermajorities in Congress if they were the only bill on the table.But at the core of the debate is one nagging...
View ArticleSports Conservatives vs. Progressives
I'm passionate about sports and politics and I see correlations all the time.You have teams competing for the same goal. You have mascots, team colors, a shared history.And in terms of how we express...
View Article"Basterds" A Political/Cultural View (Spoilers)
First, let me say how foolish I think people's obsession is with avoiding spoilers.Even if I know every scene of a screenplay intimately (and I've read my fair share) it is completely different when...
View ArticleWe won't use Reconciliation if you won't Filibuster
This war over how to get health care passed reminds me of the scenario in 2005 with Bush appointees and the filibuster.If you need a refresher, check out this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/...
View ArticleGOP Congressman didn't understand Constitution til he was 14
Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), speaking about the "Slaughter House Rule.""It really tramples on the Constitution of the United States," as he waved a pocket Constitution in his right hand. "Now, I’ve...
View ArticleAl Gore for Supreme Court
Unfortunately I have to make my post short, so I can't go into the deep analysis that I was hoping for. But, I'll give a short sketch of why I think he'd be a great choice.
View ArticleSave Social Security First
I've got a track record of being a little bit more conservative than the average DKOS commentator. I think deficits matter---and I'm willing to attack any sacred cow (tax increases, defense cuts,...
View ArticlePLEASE Filibuster the Bush Tax Cuts
Right now Bernie Sanders is on Rachel Maddow is making a passionate case for returning to the Clinton tax rates for the wealthiest Americans.If the final bill extends those tax cuts, we MUST threaten...
View ArticleCutting Spending Kills Jobs
I love Republicans. I mean, they create a fictional narrative and they pound away at it until people really start to believe it.They've created an image in the minds of voters---mostly less educated,...
View ArticleEgypt: We stand with the people, not dictators
I believe in American exceptionalism...that we've been granted an opportunity, through our economic success, military dominance and charitable spirit, to help others.There's a right way to do that and...
View ArticleVote by Phone?
OK, so my wife is normally very politically aware and VERY intelligent when it comes to politics. But the issue of a "quorum" came up and she said, "WHAT? You don't need everyone in Congress present to...
View ArticleYou don't like spending? Opt out
Republicans love to complain about entitlements. Of course, they have no problem taking advantage of government programs.A co-worker of mine is one of those types. Y'know, the kind that says subtlely...
View ArticleI'd vote for a Republican...
in a primary, that is.I like the idea of flooding the Republican Party with liberals. We "help" them nominate Olympia Snowe and then watch as the Tea Party tears her apart like the next iteration of...
View ArticleI can create 10mil new jobs
The people have spoken. Deficits matter. Foreign wars matter. Education matters. But jobs trump everything else.I'm conflicted about the role of the stimulus package (ARRA) in our recent...
View ArticleA different way to "split the difference" with Republicans
Long political discussion yesterday with a couple of libertarian-leaning wedding-goers, and I think I hit upon something that would probably never pass, but it would confound Republicans and move...
View ArticleTwo clever ideas to stimulate the economy & pwn the GOP
OK, I'm short on time, so I'll make this diary simple and sweet. I'm being a little tongue-in-cheek but I think I have a kernel of a good strategy here.Most of us agree that more stimulus is necessary....
View ArticleVariable tax rates
We don't have a "spending problem" or a "revenue problem" in America. We have a "spending outpacing revenue" problem.Think of it like a household budget. If you find yourself in an avalanche of debt,...
View ArticleDeclare war on stagnant money
I've thrown some posts up with some half-serious thoughts and suggestions, always with the intent of starting a conversation. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much.But I want to present you with...
View ArticleSolve unemployment? Draft 'em
Number of unemployed Americans: 13.9 million Median American salary: $44,389 Cost of a program to hire every unemployed American and pay them for a full year? 617 billion US defense budget: $664...
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