Political Bloviation

It’s the same question all “journalists” should be asking themselves right now:
Given the heinous dust that’s been raised, it seems likely that end-of-life counseling will be dropped from the health-reform legislation. But that’s a small point, compared with the larger issue that has clouded this summer: How can you sustain a democracy if one of [...]

via Harold Meyerson – Revolutionary Rush – washingtonpost.com.
Ah, the delicious irony of it all:
According to a Rasmussen poll released last week, 37 percent of Americans under age 30 prefer capitalism, 33 percent prefer socialism and 30 percent are undecided. Among all Americans, 53 percent prefer capitalism, 20 percent prefer socialism and 27 percent are undecided…
…The [...]

The Washington Monthly- Political Animal.
This is Steven Benen on the meaning of the popularity of Glenn Beck’s batshit crazy antics on Fox News and much more importantly what in bodes for the GOP. This was about what happened off camera right after Glenn pretended to dose a man with gasoline and set him on fire [...]

Balloon Juice » Blog Archive » You say you want a revolution.
Sounds a lot like good ol’ Sean Hannity is guilty of inciting revolution. Didn’t that used to be a crime? Is this another case of “It’s OK if Your a Republican”?

In Cramer We Trust | The Daily Show | Comedy Central.
Stewart clear got round 1 with punishing body shots and a knockdown. In round 2 Cramer is clearly on the ropes. Maybe his corner should throw in the towel?

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After watching the intro to last night’s show, I have concluded there are two prerequisites for me to  enjoy American Idol:

You have to be at least as high as Paula Abdul.
It must be recorded to allow fast forwarding through they inane chatter, “touching” personal stories and out right bad singing, or about 90% of the [...]

Media Matters – Stewart on Steele’s criticism of Limbaugh: “Incendiary and ugly? How dare Michael Steele listen to the words that come out of Rush Limbaugh’s mouth”.
Stewart nails the dysfunction that is the modern day GOP:

There’s not a whole lot of steel in Steele’s spine.  Limbaugh makes threatening noises and Steele folds like sweaty palmed [...]

The press has simply been sppon fed the GOP narrative on the stimulus package. The Obama team needs to use this against the various GOP talking heads that appear on TV talking about how tax cuts are the best approach.
Is Obama’s Tax Cut the Biggest in History? – Steven Waldman.
The Democrats have been so busy [...]

Op-Ed Columnist – Will Obama Save Liberalism? – NYTimes.com.
Bill Kristol’s op-ed column in today’s time is standard fare wherein he strokes himself off to memories of St. Ronnie. It’s only notable in that it ends with this true gem: “This is William Kristol’s last column.”

Has a continuing player of Survivor: Cubicle Edition, this makes absolutely perfect sense to me:
The Dilbert Strategy – New York Times
Anyone who has worked in a large organization — or, for that matter, reads the comic strip “Dilbert” — is familiar with the “org chart” strategy. To hide their lack of any actual ideas about [...]

You get more stupid:
Ferraro defends controversial comments on Barack Obama – The Daily Breeze
“Any time anybody does anything that in any way pulls this campaign down and says let’s address reality and the problems we’re facing in this world, you’re accused of being racist, so you have to shut up,” Ferraro said. “Racism works in [...]

Iraq: Worth the Price – washingtonpost.com
Where to begin? How about Hitchens adding up the comparative costs of the containment policy that was demonstrably working? They’ve yet to find the mythical WMDs that were supposed to have made Saddam a worldwide threat. The policy pursued  by Bush Sr. and Clinton worked, plain and simple, at a [...]

mediabistro.com: TVNewser
Can I get a collective AWWWWWWW, over the fate of poor little Tucker Carlson? Maybe not. I am relieved at the prospect of not having to listen to his wankery anymore.

NPR: Britain: Harry’s Afghan Deployment Over
I heard that Prince Harry has been secretly serving with the British Army in Afghanistan since December, this is until he was outed by Matt Drudge. Military officials will now have to pull Harry out of his unit because he’s such a high profile target that he endangers other members [...]

Tentative Deal Is Reached in Writers’ Strike – New York Times
Oh thank god!! Please let it be true.

Now if only Fox would hold their employees responsible for stupid statements…
Chelsea Remark Earns MSNBC Correspondent A Suspension – washingtonpost.com
In case there was any doubt, using a prostitution metaphor for the daughter of a presidential candidate is not a good career move.

This morning on MSNBC New live, Pat Buchanan was talking about how conservatives would feel about a Clinton v McCain race: “In a Clinton versus McCain race, there’s always a third choice, the pistol on the bedside table.”
Ouch, they really really don’t like McCain. About the only thing that would get them out [...]

Some Guy With a Website by August J. Pollak – xoverboard.com
I don’t watch Fox Noise, if I can help it. There’s nothing worse than being forced to listen to a fool like Steve Doocy blather on in a waiting room because it someone’s bizarre idea of a “good news show”. Ewwww
Anyway, Auggie took one for [...]

Homeless veterans bringing their fight to Bill O’Reilly — directly – The Carpetbagger Report
But you already knew that right? After his repeated claims that there are no homeless veterans, homeless veterans paid a visit to BillO, who asked the Edwards campaign to let him know where these Vets were so he could help them. The [...]

Crooks and Liars » Fox News’ ratings take another slide
Can I get collective “awwww” for the propaganda wing of the GOP?