January 10, 2007

The Speech: My Favorite Part

No extended commentary on "the speech." Instead, here's my favorite part: On September the 11th, 2001, we saw what a refuge for extremists on the... [More]

January 15, 2007

My Conscience Leaves Me No Other Choice

No posting today. Instead, read and remember: I come to this magnificent house of worship tonight because my conscience leaves me no other choice. I... [More]

January 24, 2007

McCain Falls Asleep At The State Of The Union

Via ThinkProgress, who have the video. It's worth noting that he fell asleep during a portion of the speech devoted to the war in Iraq.... [More]

McCain Falls Asleep At The State Of The Union

Via ThinkProgress, who have the video. It's worth noting that he fell asleep during a portion of the speech devoted to the war in Iraq.... [More]

January 25, 2007

Obama: "The Time Has Come For Universal Health Care In America"

With apologies to Greg Sargent, I've stolen his title for this post because, to be honest, there really isn't any better way to lead than... [More]

January 26, 2007

Be The Change, Rhetorically Speaking...

Just a quick followup on my previous post about Obama's The Time Has Come For Universal Health Care In America" speech. Digby chronicles how there's... [More]

January 29, 2007

What Churchill Would Say About Freedom of Speech During War

Glenn Greenwald does history. And while we're doing history, here's what a great Republican president once said: "The President is merely the most important among... [More]