Robert Reich about the Obama bitter comment
I really don't get the big problem with Obamas comment about people being frustrated and bitter. Middle and lower classes in the US sure has a lot to be frustrated and bitter about, as far as I can tell. Former...Read more about Robert Reich about the Obama bitter comment
Michael Moore telling CNN the truth
Love this. Michael Moore on CNN with Wolf Blitzer and really going after the poor job CNN has been doing when it comes to the war and his previous movie Fahrenheit 9/11 - as well as the mud slinging that...Read more about Michael Moore telling CNN the truth
Bush's second inaugural speech
Bush can be a scary man, once you start to realise what he is actually saying. Scott Rosenberg summarises Bush's "victory speech" pretty well.Read more about Bush's second inaugural speech
What does the US have in common with North Korea, Iran, Cuba, China and Indonesia?
I'm sorry but its not a joke and there is no punchline. What the US has in common with these others not-so-peace loving countries? It requires all journalists from foreign countries to apply for journalist visas. Thats right, even journalists...Read more about What does the US have in common with North Korea, Iran, Cuba, China and Indonesia?
Electing to leave
From the October edition of Harpers magazine: Electing to Leave (Harpers.org) So the wrong candidate has won, and you want to leave the country. Let us consider your options. Funny piece - if not a little discouraging, written before the...Read more about Electing to leave
Vote or die
Today is the day. If you are a US citizen today is the day where you have to do your duty. (Given that you haven't already). Remember: If you don't vote, you are not allowed to complain about the powers...Read more about Vote or die
One finger victory salute from Bush
Kinda says it all to me. Link to the video. (Yeah, its not a fake) [Via Adam Curry]...Read more about One finger victory salute from Bush
NASA Photo analyst says Bush wore a device during debate
Salon.com News | NASA photo analyst: Bush wore a device during debate Oct. 29, 2004 | George W. Bush tried to laugh off the bulge. "I don't know what that is," he said on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday,...Read more about NASA Photo analyst says Bush wore a device during debate
More about Stewart vs Crossfire
Rick Ellis writes a good piece about the Daily Show, Jon Stewart, Crossfire and Novaks reactions after the fact. I think Rick is dead on when he writes You can see just one small indication of the problems facing old...Read more about More about Stewart vs Crossfire
Daily Shows Jon Stewart on Crossfire
Author and fake news anchor Jon Stewart was guest on CNNs Crossfire last friday. Rather than plugging his show and book Stewart took Crossfires Paul Begala and Tucker Carlson to school and said Crossfire was hurting America. The show turned...Read more about Daily Shows Jon Stewart on Crossfire
Foreign outcries about American politics - impacting the vote or pissing everyone off?
Anders writes about the norwegian ad against the Bush administration and the english call for action to sway voters in the US. The question, will it work or just piss everyone off? Impacting the vote or pissing everyone off?...Read more about Foreign outcries about American politics - impacting the vote or pissing everyone off?
Norwegians against Bush
The grass root movement Tellhim.no runs an ad in todays Washington Post where the movement articulates that the Norwegian government is not with the people when supporting George W. Bush and his was in Iraq. See the Washington Post ad...Read more about Norwegians against Bush
George W Bush : Because he says so
Funny "commercial for" W. Bush: George W. Bush's Words If you wonder who the real flip-flopper is, watch this video by The Daily Show....Read more about George W Bush : Because he says so
How to deal with a spinner
Finally someone has given us an example to follow on how to deal with a spinner. Chris Matthres of the MSNBC program Hardball nails Michelle Malkin to the wall for trying to spin John Kerry as having shot himself...Read more about How to deal with a spinner
Must see: John Kerry in interview with Jon Stewart
The fake news show "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" has interviewed Senator John Kerry....Read more about Must see: John Kerry in interview with Jon Stewart
Fahrenheit 9/11
New York Times article about Michael Moore award winning movie Fahrenheit 9/11: Frank Rich (NY Times): Michael Moore's Candid Camera. Of course, Mr. Moore is being selective in what he chooses to include in his movie; he's a polemicist, not...Read more about Fahrenheit 9/11
Rumsfelds deception
Interesting to note that the Bush government, and Rumsfeld in particular is denouncing ever having made Saddam out to be an immanent threat to the USA. MoveOn.org has picked up the ball with the distribution of a video clip they...Read more about Rumsfelds deception
Banned on CBS: MoveOn's 'Child's pay'.
The Bush In 30 Seconds ad contest held earlier this month resulted in the winning 30 second entry Child's pay that was supposed to be aired during the Super Bowl today. It seems the Child's pay ad from MoveOn was...Read more about Banned on CBS: MoveOn's 'Child's pay'.
U.S. frees three teens from Guantanamo base
The afghan children are being released after having been held for about a year as "unlawful combatants". Its good news, kind of: U.S. frees 3 teens at Guantanamo base Its good news as long as we ignore the facts that...Read more about U.S. frees three teens from Guantanamo base
Bush in 30 seconds Live from NYC
Watching the live broadcast of the awards show for "Bush in 30 Seconds".Read more about Bush in 30 seconds Live from NYC
How (some of) the world view USA
Interesting rant from Canadian "blogger" Mark Prince. It echoes a lot of peoples sentiments about the United States: Big Brother Cometh Personally I have noted that a lot of people seem to become more and more negative to Americans in...Read more about How (some of) the world view USA
Bush in 30 seconds finalists
The 15 finalists of the "Bush in 30 Seconds" advertising contest has been announced: Bush in 30 Seconds finalists A lot of thought-provoking ads among the finalists, with the first one on the list - "Child's play" being my personal...Read more about Bush in 30 seconds finalists
Bush has already lost the war
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | 'Bush has already lost the war' Iraqi civilian deaths bring mounting pressure on US-led coalition "Even before the dust cleared from the bloody scenes at a Baghdad market where at least 14 people were...Read more about Bush has already lost the war
