John McCain has a YouTube problem. The Republican candidate who is hailed by the press as a "maverick" has benefited greatly from the media's adoration (Chris Matthews once famously said "The press loves McCain. We're his base, I think."). Wooed

The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion at the Twilight of the American Empire By Matt Taibbi Spiegel & Grau New York, 2008 In the pointy-headed northeastern America of my experience there were no legends

Tony Pugh and Kevin G. Hall at McClatchy write: As economy worsens, coping becomes a way of life When long-haul trucker Rusty Wade pulled his rig into a Missouri truck stop last week, he noticed something strange. Of the 50

From the GREAT STATE OF MAINE... McCain Embraces Another Radical Extremist I'm beginning to doubt the straight-talker's integrity. First he seeks the endorsement of radical warmonger and Catholic/Muslim/Gay-hater Pastor John Hagee. Now I've learned that he's in bed with a

With only six months until the presidential election, what could be more informative than a report on the campaign styles of John McCain verus Barack Obama? Why talk about issues when, "mannerisms on the trail can provide insights into how

This evening's Rescue Rangers are claude, watercarrier4diogenes, ezdidit, dadanation, YatPundit, and noddem, with Patriot Daily as editor. In this time of worldwide unease, Asinus Asinum Fricat extends A Modicum of Good Hope regarding the future of our food supply. (noddem)

From the new CBS/NY Times poll, taken May 1-3 (full results,.pdf) OBAMA'S HANDLING OF WRIGHT SITUATION (Among registered voters who have heard about Wright) All Voters Dem Primary Voters Approve 60% 68% Disapprove 23 22 Half of voters think Obama's

Congratulations to Congressman-elect Don Cazayoux, new Representative of Louisiana's 6th District, and to all who had a hand in his election. The Sixth District, which voted for Bush 55-43 in 2000 and 59-40 in 2004, will be represented by a

Somehow this seems much more likely to inspire resentment than influence: BAGHDAD - Forget the rocket attacks, concrete blast walls and lack of a sewer system. Now try to imagine luxury hotels, a shopping center and even condos in the

This week the White House remained resolutely silent about the fifth anniversary of George Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech. For this administration, it was an especially appropriate way to commemorate the infamous event. After all, five years ago the White House

Obama is gaining steam among Native Americans and picked up a superdelegate endorsement this morning from Native American activist Kalyn Free. More on the endorsement from the Obama campaign: CHICAGO, IL -- Kalyn Free, an at-large member of the Democratic

Texas is purple this year. First of, the Senate race: Rasmussen. 5/1. Likely voters. MoE 4% (No trend lines) Cornyn (R) 47 Noriega (D) 43 That is nothing short of remarkable, and a hint that this may be a top-tier

Al Franken once said that the easiest job in the world was being a fact-checker for Rush Limbaugh, and today we learn that the second easiest job is being a media critic for the Washington Post. Here's Howard Kurtz on:

Dick Cheney: And when the history is written, it'll be said that we lived in a safer country, and a more hopeful world, because George Bush was President of these United States. When you are done laughing, please mock at

On Thursday -- "Mission Accomplished" Day -- we reminded ourselves of exactly how big of a #*$@ing idiot Richard Perle is and was. He was, after all, the guy who wrote immediately following the Mission Accomplished Day Mark 1.0 that:

Hyper-local online application available now for newspapers and broadcasters to cover the 2008 elections. (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb908564.htm

Author Carey James Kriz examines the real issues facing health care in the U.S. in his new book "The Patient Will See You Now" (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at

America 2050 Forum -- Rebuilding and Renewing America: Toward a 21st Century Infrastructure Investment Plan - aims to set framework (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at

Lawrence University's Leila Sahar, 22, is the only college student among the 25 people Dean appointed to the Credentials Committee, a 186-member body that could decide whether the contested delegates from Florida and Michigan get seated at August's national convention

Lifelong commitment to Civil Rights and Humanitarian causes recognized at Masonic World Conference (PRWeb May 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913924.htm