Here's yet another story detailing why outsourcing critical government functions and missions is a disastrous policy. In its report on Afghanistan, CorpWatch - a U.S.-based corporate watchdog - concluded that... [More]
October 1, 2006
More On The Foley Resignation (WITH UPDATES)
Kevin Drum hits a two-fer. First he draws our attention to the fact that the kids at NRO's Corner are taking this scandal incredibly seriously (while nevertheless attempting to talk... [More]
October 2, 2006
"I Would Drive A Few Miles For A Hot Stud Like You."
Bet that headline got your attention, no? Apparently it has the attention of all of Washington, DC, too: In addition to explicit sexual language, former Congressman Mark Foley's Internet messages... [More]
"What An Actual Investigation Looks Like"
A TPM reader nails it: There's a weak excuse emerging from Republicans for Foleygate - they might have known about the e-mails to Rep. Alexander's page, but they never knew... [More]
As The Scandal Turns...
This thing is spinning out of control so quickly I can barely keep up. I don't really have the time to accurately summarize all this right now, so in no... [More]
Focus On The Family?
I've been wondering when right-wing "religious" leaders would begin commenting on the Foley story. I have to say, I honestly expected them to say some fairly ridiculous things, and I... [More]
A Feeding Frenzy (UPDATED)
You know that meeting Bob Woodward has detailed that supposedly took place in June 2001, the one where Condi supposedly "brushed off" concerns about an imminent attack? You know, the... [More]
October 5, 2006
The Gay Mafia?
One of the excuses/explanations for the Foley scandal currently being floated by some Republicans on the Hill has to do with the existence of a secret gay Republican "cabal" on... [More]
When Did You Stop Beating Your Mistress?
Good lord. When you start taking out ads claiming that you never abused your mistresses, you know your political career is in seriously sorry shape: SCRANTON, Pa. - Rep. Don... [More]
October 6, 2006
The Cliffs Notes Version
Glenn Greenwald nails it: This scandal is like the Cliffs' Notes version of a more complicated treatise on how the Bush movement operates. Every one of their corrupt attributes is... [More]
October 7, 2006
Saturday News Round-Up
Some of the biggest stories I haven't had time to blog about over the last 48 hours: + Susan Ralston, Karl Rove's personal assistant, has resigned. The reason? The slowly... [More]
October 12, 2006
Brilliant Advert
Given that today is my birthday (happy birthday to me!), I don't expect to find much time to post today. So, until I return tomorrow, watch this ad: And then,... [More]
October 13, 2006
Bob Ney (R-OH) Pleads Guilty, Remains in Congress
And Speaker Hastert wonders why people are questioning his leadership skills: Congressman Robert W. Ney (R-Ohio) pleaded guilty today to corruption charges arising from the influence-peddling investigation of lobbyist Jack... [More]
October 18, 2006
Redefining Conflict of Interest
I already knew Ohio Sec. of State Kenneth Blackwell was corrupt, but this is ridiculous. Voters in Ohio can be forgiven if they feel they have been beamed out of... [More]
October 19, 2006
Foleygate Update
Hang on kids... This one is about to get very interesting...... [More]
October 27, 2006
When Your Expert on Memory Forgets A Meeting...
Even if you could case less about the minutiae of the investigation into Scooter Libby, VP Cheney's former right hand man, you absolutely have to go read this article. Apparently... [More]
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