This was the second week in a row when it was not good to be a politician, as nearly everyone was down, or headed there quickly.
Hillary Clinton – Loser – A U.S. House panel has recently released a report detailing the September 11, 2012 attacks in Benghazi. Within its pages are requests for security details from the U.S. Ambassador to the north African nation, Gene Cretz, which were rebuked personally by Ms. Clinton. If these turn out to be authentic, it would undermine her congressional testimony given after the attack. Democrats in the House, including Elijah Cummings of Maryland,
Compromise Anatomy
by Eric M. Blake April 29th, 2013 
Conservative Considerations
So a major buzzword in American politics this past month has been “compromise”. A few Conservative now-icons have been raising some eyebrows, lately — taking part in compromises that to some may seem “common-sense”, but in others causes a stir along the lines of, “What on Earth — are we witnessing a hero selling out?”
Okay. Folks, these days, the last thing we need is to act perfectionist. We do that, and we devote too much time to picking apart those on our side … and forget the real antagonists in our fight. Still — there are times when people
Okay. Folks, these days, the last thing we need is to act perfectionist. We do that, and we devote too much time to picking apart those on our side … and forget the real antagonists in our fight. Still — there are times when people
Boehner Plays Hardball on Gay Marriage
by Jason Lightner March 22nd, 2013 Independent Ideas
Earlier this week House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) told ABC News that he "can't imagine" that he would ever support same-sex marriage. The interview, which took place just mere days after Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) famously changed his tune on the issue after his son's revelation that he was a gay man, has once again sparked a heated debate on civil rights and the influence of religion in the United States Government.
When asked by ABC's Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz if the Republican Speaker could ever imagine a scenario like Portman's where someone he loved came out as gay, Boehner said:
When asked by ABC's Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz if the Republican Speaker could ever imagine a scenario like Portman's where someone he loved came out as gay, Boehner said:
Fly with Knives Away from Here
by James Maynard March 21st, 2013 Winners & Losers
Politics last week was dominated by the annual gathering of influential conservatives at the CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) meeting in Washington, which lasted from March 14-16. A few people did a fine job there shoring up their base. There was also one unexpected policy turnaround from an influential Republican.
Rob Portman – Winner - A longtime opponent of gay marriage, Rob Portman made a surprise announcement that he now favors extending the institution to homosexual couples. This makes Portman (pictured) the first Republican Senator to come out in favor of the issue, which brought about a firestorm of criticism
Rob Portman – Winner - A longtime opponent of gay marriage, Rob Portman made a surprise announcement that he now favors extending the institution to homosexual couples. This makes Portman (pictured) the first Republican Senator to come out in favor of the issue, which brought about a firestorm of criticism
The Big Three Of CPAC 2013
by Eric M. Blake March 19th, 2013 Conservative Considerations
First things first: Happy St. Patrick’s, everyone! This past Sunday held quite a special meaning to me, blessed as I am with ¼ Irish heritage. So, for fellow wearers of green and lovers of shamrocks … top of the week to you, my lads!
Come to think of it … so did the whole week — although, to be fair, that was USF’s Spring Break week. Got some business done, took some long naps to recharge, got some personal writing out of my system, and stayed up late to watch Cheers on Hallmark. (I’ll explain on a slow week —
Come to think of it … so did the whole week — although, to be fair, that was USF’s Spring Break week. Got some business done, took some long naps to recharge, got some personal writing out of my system, and stayed up late to watch Cheers on Hallmark. (I’ll explain on a slow week —