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Dick And John's Road Trip started by Ron Beasley
Dick Cheney and John McCain both went to Iraq this weekend so they could demonstrate just how well the surge is working. Of course Iraq did not cooperate.
Cheney cites 'phenomenal' Iraqi security progress as bombing kills 40
Cheney cites 'phenomenal' Iraqi security progress as bombing kills 40
BAGHDAD — Vice President Dick Cheney on Monday
Remind me again - who's running for President? started by Ron Beasley
The vile and hateful John Hagee is not running for president - John McCain is. The Rev. Jeremiah Wright is not running for president - Barack Obama is. When John McCain tried to distance himself from John Hagee that was the end of it. But as Bob
Al Franken is a funny guy started by Ron Beasley
But he's gotten even more funny since he decided to run for the Senate. Check out Ladies Logic for some information on how that Senate bid is going. Franken apparently neglected to pay his corporate taxes in a couple of states for several years.
The DFL is at a
Anniversary and the end for now. started by Ron Beasley
This is the fourth anniversary of Middle Earth Journal and it seems like a good time to shut down for awhile. Jazz has a new a better soap box over at The Moderate Voice and I'm so discouraged I don't really have anything to say. I may be back - I may not, time will tell. I'm not really convinced it will really
Gone Fishing started by Ron Beasley
<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">After four years we have shut the doors of Middle Earth Journal for a few weeks or months or perhaps for good. I no longer feel that I have anything to contribute. Jazz can still be found at </span><span style="font-size: 130%;">The
MEJ started by Ron Beasley
Ennui, I've been afflicted myself several times in the last couple months. The Democratic Primary drags on, ugly. The economy is stinking. The stupidity of ethanol has gained traction. We are not paying attention to what is going on with oil trading. Our kids are dying in for one man's stupidity. Sometimes I want to either cry or break things or just
Dreaming of a Clintonless Democratic Party started by Ron Beasley
Still yet another reason to hope that the Clintons will simply go away:
It’s one thing for a good presidential candidate to embrace a bad idea. It’s worse when the candidate knows it’s a bad idea. It’s worse still when the candidate attacks her rival for failing to embrace
Mid Stream Radio started by Ron Beasley
The trouble with being a citizen journalist is it's a part time gig and doesn't pay the bills. Mid Stream Radio has been a success, one of the top shows in it's time slot but the real world has gotten in the way and Jazz and I simply don't have the time necessary to keep the show going. Today will be the final show so tune in for the good byes.
Fixing the Process started by Ron Beasley
No matter how many times we come back to the question, there seems to be no right answer as to how the Democrats could "fix" their presidential primary process, nor if it actually needs to be fixed at all. Yes, the current situation looks like a mess and has most of the chattering class all atwitter. Then again, a few months from now it is still entirely
Who's unelectable? started by Ron Beasley
It's become obvious who the Rethuglicans want to run against in the November general election - it's Hillary. For example:
<span style="font-size: 130%;">Popular Vote Gives Clinton an Edge</span>
By Michael Barone
It
<span style="font-size: 130%;">Popular Vote Gives Clinton an Edge</span>
By Michael Barone
It
Just Say No started by Ron Beasley
Yes, I'm still alive. I haven't posted much lately because I'm sick and tired of all the news revolving around the cluster fuck that the Democratic nomination has become when there is real news out there. We are still losing the war we should have fought in Afghanistan because we don't give up on the disastrous occupation of Iraq which is even worse
Bring em on! started by Ron Beasley
I have spent the last several years trying figure out if the Bush/Cheney administration and the neocons are stupid and delusional, just plain crazy or if there is some bizarre method to their madness. I'm beginning to think it must be all of the above. They are constantly ranting about Iran but they have and continue to do all of Iran's dirty work in
Shelf Life started by Ron Beasley
Many beer drinkers applauded Budweiser when they started putting "born on" dates on their bottles of beer so you would know what the expected shelf life would be when you bought it. That might seem like a good idea, but some Republicans are probably not very thrilled that certain "Democratic operatives" are releasing some advertisements pointing out
The Biggest Loser - ABC started by Ron Beasley
Last night's Democratic "debate" in Philly was an embarrassment, and not for the candidates. (Except, perhaps, for their poor judgement in showing up at all.) It should not come as a surprise to Charlie Gibson that the crowd heckled him when he announced that
Retreat, Defeat, Elite, and other words that rhyme started by Ron Beasley
I'm not sure how the President had a change of heart regarding global climate change, but apparently he has. A new series of initiatives he unveiled today will seek to reduce the production of greenhouse gases while limiting the impact on the economy. I haven't often had the opportunity to praise this
Hillary Clinton - The New Joe Lieberman? started by Ron Beasley
Now Hillary may not be openly supporting John McCain like Joe Lieberman but she is certainly doing McCain's campaigning for him. While the polls from PA are mixed there is reason to believe it may be hurting Clinton more than Obama. Robert Creamer attempts to give us an
Losing In Iraq started by Ron Beasley
Over at Chuck for... I spent some time on the issue of "Winning" as an unconvinced sort, this over here is the other side. What is it that constitutes losing in Iraq? The Republicans are pretty clear that if the Democrats prevail and we withdraw, we lose. Withdraw = defeat. I can get the metric of leaving
Hillary "Prepubescent Gun Moll" Clinton started by Ron Beasley
Send lawyers, guns and money to Pennsylvania, Dad, get Hillary out of this.
The furor over Obama's small town bitterness comments regarding Pennsylvania have apparently reminded Hillary Clinton that people in rural areas often like their guns. Never one to miss an opportunity, she immediately propped up her bona fides with the second amendment
The furor over Obama's small town bitterness comments regarding Pennsylvania have apparently reminded Hillary Clinton that people in rural areas often like their guns. Never one to miss an opportunity, she immediately propped up her bona fides with the second amendment
This isn't a social psychology class...... started by Ron Beasley
<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 130%">.....it's political science</SPAN>.
Barack Obama created a firestorm because he said this:
Barack Obama created a firestorm because he said this:
You go into these small towns in Pennsylvania and, like a lot of small towns
Carter Hearts Him Some Hamas? started by Ron Beasley
I was frankly a bit surprised to see that Jimmy Carter may be opening talks with Hamas. Of course, it's getting the usual criticism from the Right wing, but our friend and personal Middle East authority, The One True Tami, seems to think that Carter may be on to something.
I'm
Cheney's Man in Iraq? started by Ron Beasley
Now I thought General Petraeus was a pretty sharp fellow but this is absurd:
Iran joined militias in battle for Basra
Iran joined militias in battle for Basra
IRANIAN forces were involved in the recent battle for Basra, General David Petraeus, the US commander in Iraq, is expected to tell
Politics, Iraq and spin started by Ron Beasley
The wingnuts are still trying to spin the Iraqi ceasefire as a loss for al-Sadr and Iran and a win for al-Maliki and the Bush administration. Here is a little reality check for them:
<UL>
<LI>It was al-Maliki not al-Sadr that requested the ceasefire not al-Sadr.
<LI>The
<UL>
<LI>It was al-Maliki not al-Sadr that requested the ceasefire not al-Sadr.
<LI>The
On the Radio: Are we racists? Sexists? How about just partisans? started by Ron Beasley
Today on Mid Stream Radio, at 1:00 pm Eastern, 10:00 am Pacific, Ron and I will be joined by Shaun Mullen of Kiko's House and Michael Stickings of The Reaction (both are also columnists at The
Too many Christians - Not enough lions! started by Ron Beasley
<span style="font-size: 130%;">Student Sues 'Anti-Christian' Teacher Over Remarks in Class</span>
A student and his family have filed a federal lawsuit demanding that a popular European history teacher at California's Capistrano Valley High School be fired for what they say
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