Dempsey: Military Must Remain Apolitical
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs has a message for those who wear and have worn our country’s uniform: “We are not elected to serve; rather, we elect to serve.”
2,000 Deaths Later, Americans Have Put Afghanistan Behind Them
The candidates aren’t talking about the war in Afghanistan very much, but that’s mostly because the American people don’t want them to.
Another Week Where Romney’s Campaign Loses The News Cycle
Abortion and “legitimate rape” are not what the Romney campaign should be having to deal with this week.
Really, Really Full Disclosure
Jonathan Bernstein didn’t make any predictions about the Wisconsin primary but wants you to know that, if he had, he would have been wrong.
Todd Akin Says He’s Staying In The Race
Todd Akin says he will continue to be the Republican nominee for United States Senate from Missouri.
The GOP Platform’s Abortion Plank Could’ve Been Written By Todd Akin
The GOP Platform will include an abortion plank that Todd Akin would love.
Editors, Fact Checkers, and a Culture of Integrity
A culture of fact-checking, of honesty, is as important as the actual fact-checking.
An Observation about Akin
Ironically, the Congressman was trying to avoid actually taking a stand on the question of abortion in the case of rape.
Two-Thirds Of Americans Can’t Name A Single Member Of The Supreme Court
If you can name at least one of these people, you know more than two-thirds of your fellow citizens.
Journalists Married to Politicos
When and how often must they disclose their relationship? And can we take them seriously at all?
Obama Campaign ‘Roiled By Conflict’ Says POLITICO in Promo for POLITICO eBook
POLITICO has a new eBook on the Obama campaign and wants you to buy it.
Virginia Voter ID Law Gets Justice Department Approval
The Justice Department has approved Virginia’s completely useless voter ID law.
Obama Warns Syria On Chemical Weapons Use
President Obama issued a warning to Syria today over its chemical weapons stockpiles.
The Nastiest Campaign Ever? Or Just The Pettiest?
Maybe the real problem this year isn’t that the campaign is unduly nasty, but that it’s incredibly petty.
Todd Akin Says He’ll Stay In Race, While Republicans Continue To Abandon Him
Todd Akin says he’s staying in the race, but his party is abandoning him.
Todd Akin’s Rape Remarks Causing Angst Among Republicans
National Republicans aren’t at all thrilled with Todd Akin right now.
Obama Says Friendship Born in Sudan, Not Hollywood
I was more amused than I should have been by the YahooNews headline “Obama Says George Clooney Friendship Born in Sudan, Not Hollywood.”
Director Tony Scott Commits Suicide
“Top Gun” director Tony Scott is dead, aged 68, after an apparent suicide.
Virgin Airlines Presumes All Men Are Child Molesters
Since most pedophiles are men, Virgin airlines naturally treats all men as potential pedophiles.
Obama, the Bin Laden Raid, and Secrecy
Charges that the Obama administration leaked classified information about the Osama bin Laden raid for political gain are bunk.
Judge Rules That What You Post On Facebook Can Be Used As Evidence Against You
As far as the law is concerned, your social media accounts aren’t private at all.
