Posts tagged america
Taufiq Rahim: Imam Feisal Abdul-Rauf Praises America as Muslims Applaud Him
Sep 1st
” There is a deep linkage between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – structurally. We have to shift the divide and elevate the discourse…As Muslims we also have to get back to our values – where are the synagogues that were there for hundreds of years in [my birthplace] Egypt?
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Loading ...Joseph A. Palermo: An Unsanitized Look at the Origins of the Iraq War
Sep 1st
Neo-conservatives within the Bush Administration — Vice President Dick Cheney, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith, Defense Policy Board member Richard Perle, and others, repeatedly told us on TV that individuals who opposed President George W. Bush’s attack, invasion, and occupation of Iraq value democracy and human rights less than they do
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Harold Pollack: Double Count of Irony
Sep 1st
I advise a group of dynamic progressive physicians in Doctors for America . In a tough political climate, I am heartened by the energy, skill, and commitment of DFA members.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Saul Friedman: The Downside of Medicare–And Alternatives
Sep 1st
Those of us of a certain age sing the praises of Medicare, which thanks to the recently passed health reforms, according to the latest report of the trustees, has a new lease on life. It will serve the needs of upwards of 45 million disabled and people over 65 for longer than some banks and businesses will be around.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Robert Scheer: Two Wars Don’t Make a Right
Sep 1st
The carnage is not yet complete, and President Barack Obama’s attempt to put the best face on the ignominious U.S. occupation of Iraq will not hide what he and the rest of the world well know. The lies that empowered George W.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Jason Rzepka: Check-in on Foursquare, Unlock a Healthier Sex Life
Sep 1st
It’s silly, but I love my foursquare badges. I remember feeling a dash of pride when I checked into LAX a few months ago and unlocked the “JetSetter” badge. I got a shot of joy when foursquare recognized my zeal for Brooklyn” (I
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Lev Raphael: Filling the Burn Notice Void: What to Read Now That Season 4 Is Over
Sep 1st
Burn Notice has ended its fourth hit season, so you might need a Michael Weston or Fiona fix.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...How Many Attended The Glenn Beck Rally?
Aug 29th
By Nancy Morgan The question on the minds of millions of Americans this morning: How many people attended Glenn Beck’s “Restoring Honor” rally yesterday in our nations’ capitol? The answer to this question has ramifications far beyond mere crowd size. It is one of the few concrete indicators of the popularity and viability of the Tea Party and their message of traditional values, less government and a return to our Founders’ vision of America
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Glenn Beck ‘Restoring Honor’ Rally Delivers Religious, Not Political Message
Aug 29th
To most Glenn Beck fans, Saturday’s ” 828 Restoring Honor ” rally was a success. Supporters surrounded the reflecting pool, as the conservative lightning rod ditched his tri-cornered political commentator’s hat and donned a religious one instead.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Beck’s Restoring Honor Rally: Thousands Expected To Attend, Civil Rights Leaders Protest Event
Aug 29th
WASHINGTON — Conservative commentator Glenn Beck and tea party champion Sarah Palin appealed Saturday to a vast, predominantly white crowd on the National Mall to help restore traditional American values and honor Martin Luther King’s message. Civil rights leaders who accused the group of hijacking King’s legacy held their own rally and march.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Ken Blackwell: Obama Wins if GOP Flinches on Marriage
Aug 29th
Same-sex marriage is back as a front-burner issue in American politics.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Taylor Marsh: Glenn Beck’s King for A Day Rally
Aug 29th
The ultimate lesson of Mr.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Palin Criticizes Obama On Abortion: Most Pro-Abortion President Ever
Aug 27th
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sarah Palin called President Barack Obama the most pro-abortion president ever Thursday and mocked Florida’s governor for claiming to be pro-life after vetoing a bill that would have required women to get ultrasounds before having the procedure. In a speech that only ventured into politics on abortion issues, Palin criticized Obama’s health care overhaul as a plan that will lead to more abortions
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...HuffPost TV: Sam Stein Takes On Conservative Talk-Show Host: ‘How Big Does The Muslim-Free Zone Have To Be In Lower Manhattan For You To Be…
Aug 27th
Sam Stein and Scott Hennen joined “Ed Show” guest host Cenk Uygur to talk about the ouster of Sen.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Wayne Besen: Ken Mehlman’s Difficult Path to Redemption
Aug 27th
Let’s analyze the Atlantic magazine story about the coming out of former Republican National Committee Chairman, Ken Mehlman and discuss what steps he must take to redeem himself with the gay community: It’s taken me 43 years to get comfortable with this part of my life,” said Mehlman, now an executive vice-president with the New York City-based private equity firm, KKR. “Everybody has their own path to travel, their own journey, and for me, over the past few months, I’ve told my family, friends, former colleagues, and current colleagues, and they’ve been wonderful and supportive.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Geoffrey Dunn: AFL-CIO President Compares Palin to Joe McCarthy
Aug 27th
Two years ago this week, at the biennial convention of the Alaska AFL-CIO in Anchorage, then-Governor Sarah Palin was whisked off by her husband to Ted Stevens International Airport for a flight to Arizona, where Palin met, first with senior advisers to Republican presidential nominee John McCain, and finally McCain himself, in a haphazard, slipshod vetting process that resulted in her being selected as McCain’s running mate. Palin was a keynote speaker at the Alaska convention in 2008 and a darling of union leadership, as she used the AFL-CIO convention for a photo-op to sign House Bill 3001, which granted an exclusive pipeline license to Canadian-based TransCanada Corp. — an agreement which promised, at least on paper, a barrelful of union jobs in the Last Frontier
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