Randi Rhodes is gone from Air America but the controversy continues surrounding her offensive statements about Hillary Clinton, her suspension from Air American and now her departure from the progressive radio network. This morning it was reported that Rhodes quit “Air America after being asked by the network to apologize for her inflammatory remarks against Hillary Clinton and Geraldine Ferraro.” Sphere: Related Content
Daily Archives: April 10, 2008 10:10 pm
Why Americans Never Vote for What They Really Want
Every now and then, I tune in to Spiegel Online to see what the europeans think of us and our election process. I especially enjoy articles by Gabor Steingart, Speigel’s editor of West Wing: The Battle for the White House. Steingart believes the US electorate apparently suffers from multiple personality disorder. First we want everything, and then we want precisely the opposite. This makes things hard for the pollsters and the candidates. Learn about our disorders by tuning in...
Retailers Post Weakest March Sales in 13 Years
A couple of days ago I noted here that most Americans are “glum” on economic progress in America. As a small business owner I keep my eye on the economic news and I have contended here long before the media began to speak more frankly about the economic state of our nation, that the economy sucks. Today, AP News reports: Sphere: Related Content
All I am Saying is Give Democracy a Chance
The Democratic Daily is not sponsoring or endorsing this event, but, you should know about it — in the name of democracy. If you happen to be in New York City today and tomorrow, seriously consider showing up at Hillary Clinton Forum NYC Protest Tomorrow, April 11. It is co-sponsored by the independent Hillary Clinton Online Forum and the independent Veterans for Hillary (v4hill.com). If you aren’t in New York or can’t participate in-person and wish to “participate,” please...
Dizzy’s Ten Post Round-Up
I’m on fire, right now, as I have a lot on my mind. I’m sure many of you are getting worked up about the same things that are sticking in my craw. Yet, when I try to express myself in a coherent fashion, it comes out on the page looking something like ”akjf;laghoehtoieWTFgj;akjoijfoidjAHHHH!” Of course, I “know” what it says, but it’s impossible to translate. I have plenty of time to think of these things, as I go about...
House and Senate Pass Resolutions on Chinese Crackdown of Tibet
On Wednesday, the House overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on China to “end its crackdown on Tibet and release Tibetans imprisoned for “nonviolent” demonstrations.” The resolution passed on a vote of 413-1, with ”Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, who recently dropped out of the presidential race, was the lone congressman voting against it.” The resolution passed just hours before runners were to carry the Olympic torch on a six-mile route around San Francisco Bay. San Francisco, California, which is in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 8th...
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