Tag Archives: Salon

What Communication Problem?

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

I keep reading about the Obama administration’s so-called “communication problem.” The latest being this piece in the LA Times by Richard Wolffe: “[The] lack of agreement on economic fundamentals is a primary factor behind one of this White House’s most … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Michael Steele—Sort Of

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

I can’t believe this, but I’m going to defend the remarks of RNC Chairman Michael Steele, at least in part. Which is more than I can say for the response from the DNC. Of course Steele’s accusation that Afghanistan is … Continue reading →

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The Rule of Law Loses Another Round With Johnsen Withdrawal

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

In what has become SOP for this administration, President Obama has once again capitulated under the slightest pushback from the GOP obstructionists, although without too much of a struggle I might add. After leaving his nominee to head the OLC, … Continue reading →

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President Obama to Indonesians: Look Backward, Not Forward

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

From the Department of ‘Do As I Say, Not As I Do’ comes this from Glenn Greenwald at Salon: “President Obama gave an interview earlier this week to an Indonesian television station in lieu of the scheduled trip to that … Continue reading →

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Waterboarding Just “A Dunk in the Water?” New Documents Say Otherwise

Posted on March 10, 2010 by

See if this sounds like what the Marquis de Cheney referred to as “ a dunk in the water,” and a “well done” technique that if he “had it to do all over again,..would do exactly the same thing.” Judge … Continue reading →

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“Villain Rotation” in the Senate

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

I hesitate to even comment on the health care reform charade any more because that’s exactly what it is and has been from the get-go, a charade. But Glenn Greenwald had a piece in Salon yesterday which nailed the situation … Continue reading →

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Are We No More The Home of the Brave?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by

Glenn Greenwald has an interesting contrast in Tuesday’s Salon. How the rest of the world deals with accused terrorists as compared with the United States. A few cases in point: May 12, 2003: “DENPASAR, Indonesia — The first suspect charged … Continue reading →

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Continuing the Bush / Cheney "War on Terror" Policies

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

As someone who voted for Barack Obama in 2008,  I’ve been disappointed in many of the actions of the Obama administration. None more so than their continuation of the Bush/Cheney policies of dealing with those accused of terrorist activities. I … Continue reading →

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