The deal was cut verrrrry late last night, so maybe the news hasn’t gotten out everywhere. When Obama arrived on the Hill to rally House Democrats to pass health reform around 11:30 this morning, his motorcade passed anti-abortion activists protesting outside with “Kill the bill!” “Kill the Pelosi bill!” signs. Yet just a few hours [...]
There are today several odious attempts by Jewish extremists, like this one by Martin Peretz and this one by La Pasionaria of the Neocons, to argue that the massacre perpetrated by Nidal Hasan was somehow a direct consequence of his Islamic beliefs as opposed to a direct consequence of his insanity. To be sure, extreme [...]
The House has just started debate on the rule on the health care bill. Thus far Rep. Tom Price, a George Republican, has objected to every speaker – mostly women Democratic representatives talking about women’s health care issues (note to GOP: the optics of Price bullying and yelling over these women ain’t great). If it’s [...]
Despite the fact that solid information about yesterday’s mass shooting at Fort Hood are just starting to trickle in–heck, it was only 12 hours or so ago that we learned that the shooter wasn’t actually dead–speculation has swirled today about whether Nadal Malik Hasan’s brutal act was linked to his Muslim faith. In general, conservatives [...]
The wingnuts are already promoting a–bogus, of course–link between the Fort Hood shooter and the President. I would recommend that this post be read in conjunction with a look at the brilliant Jon Stewart impersonation of Glenn Beck posted by Amy Sullivan below. Can’t you just see it?
A much-needed lighter moment, courtesy of last night’s Daily Show, an instant classic: more about "Save Glenn Beck’s Appendix!", posted with vodpod
I’ve been wondering if the U.S. military’s projections about the training of Afghan security forces haven’t been a bit rosy, and the New York Times today raises many of the same questions. I’ve heard conflicting reports on the Afghan National Army in recent months: On the plus side, they are said to fight well. On [...]
I agree with Joe: That this tragedy happened at Fort Hood adds an extra level of significance and sadness.
This is devastating, especially given the extraordinary service and sacrifices the 1st Cavalry has already made, especially in Iraq. If you want to know more about this remarkable unit–and their community at Fort Hood–read this book. One other thing: If it is true that Nadal Malik Hasan is a psychiatrist, as is being reported, then [...]
You’re surprised, right? The amazing thing remains McCain’s–and other uber-hawks’–lack of concern about one big fact on the ground in Afghanistan: What sort of Afghan government are we dealing with now? The Senator is only concerned about giving General McChrystal what he wants–an important part of the equation that has to be taken seriously, but [...]
