Sunday, 14th March 2010

Obama Contradicts Administration on Drilling

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by James in American Politics

Obama Contradicts Administration on Drilling

In the Obama Administration, actions and words live in two distinctly different worlds.  At a time when news was breaking about some on the Presidents team delaying decisions on oil drilling, Barack Obama decided to speak with the press for the first time in months.
Obama’s comments included a discussion on how we needed to bridge [...]

King Midas and Obama’s Less Than Golden Touch

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by James in American Politics

King Midas and Obama’s Less Than Golden Touch

By Rachel Land
Ancient Greek myths tell of a god named Midas who ruled over Phyrgia (present day Turkey). The gods bestowed him with a touch that turned everything into gold.
Today, we have a President who is quite the opposite; from climate gate and healthcare setbacks, to failed help in midterm campaigns; it is hard to [...]

Sarah Palin and the Rebel Alliance

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by James in American Politics

Sarah Palin and the Rebel Alliance

A word in the hand is better than two in the teleprompter.
Are we really talking about this? Instead of covering the rift between America and our leaders, journalists are out making silly and often bitter (see the SFGate’s blog Sarah Palin Gives Hand Job to the Tea Party Movement) comments about 3-4 words written on a [...]