Merry Christmas to you and yours!
“Fellow Christ-birth celebrators,
During these holiday times of peace and gifting, it is important to remember that we are at war. Violence and terror lurk around every corner. As our fighting men and women defend our country in Iraq, we must be mindful of the fact that other enemies plot to […]

Summary:
“Now Vilsack! now, Edwards! now, Obama and Clinton!
On, Brownback! on, Romney! on McCain and Thompson!
To go to the White House! Will they heed the call?
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”
Listen to: Liberadio(!) Daily: “‘Twas The Year Before the Election” (17:46 16.3MB)

Is it really this easy for the Bush administration to control political media marketing? Is there some ridiculous PR firm working behind the scenes to ensure that no major media outlet can discuss the fact that we’re on the verge of sending more troops to Iraq rather than discussing the fact that we’re on the verge of a surge? Are they really hoping that by rebranding a troop increase as a “surge” that it will somehow be more acceptable to the American public? Sadly, Harry Reid seems to have had his Senate Seltzer Water spiked with some Kool-Aid from Dick Cheney’s desk.

The New York Times is reporting on its front page today: “The United States and Britain will begin moving additional warships and strike aircraft into the Persian Gulf region in a display of military resolve toward Iran that will come as the United Nations continues to debate possible sanctions against the country, Pentagon and military […]

Over the past several months, Bush administration officials have been consistent in their talk of “winning” in Iraq. We are winning. We must win. We can’t leave until we win. A couple of days ago I asked someone - anyone - to explain what “to win” in Iraq means. Crickets (except for this discussion which […]

According to New America Foundation Middle East and Energy Policy expert and former government official Flynt Leverett, the white house has “forced the CIA to heavily censor a 1000 word op-ed” he planned for the New York Times titled “Dealing with Tehran: Assessing US Diplomatic Options Toward Iran.”
Leverett asserts that the White House is […]

No, really. I’m asking. When Robert Gates, new Secretary of State Defense Secretary, says that failure in Iraq is not an option, what does he mean exactly? Others have said we need to stay until we “win.” What would constitute “a win?” Can someone please tell me? Thanks.

Though Mary and I co-host a show (and are seldom seen in the same place at the same time), we are not, in fact the same person. On a weekly round-up of what Nashville was talking about this week, Brittney Gilbert from WKRN and Nashville Is Talking misattributed a quote to me. Here’s what I […]

While I’m in sync with same-sex couples who are suffering from discrimination at the hands of those seeking to “protect marriage”, my position is somewhat different. As an unmarried individual, I’m often surprised at how much discrimination there is levied against unmarried couples in America, regardless of sexual preference. I’ve experienced frustrating episodes in both government bureaucracies and private corporations that would not have existed if I had simply been married. So while same-sex couples around the country are lobbying for marriage rights, I’m lobbying simply for rights.

Summary: What’s that we hear in the hallowed Senate halls? “Don’t Tell Mama, I’m for Obama!” Plus, President Bush’s procrastination policy, Senators Reid and Frist get a little cozy, a whistle-blower in Britain whistles an unhappy “we knew there were no WMDs” tune, and finally, “Hey, FCC, give us a chance to make money with […]