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Rep. John Murtha,True Populist: 1932-2010

A conservative Democrat from an increasingly Republican corner of Pennsylvania who nevertheless would become a hero on the Left for his criticism of George W. Bush’s Iraq war, Rep. John Murtha has died. He was 77.
At his death serving in his 19th term, Murtha became an influential lawmaker on defense issues and a close confidant [...]

Betray Us, Petraeus? Righties Can’t Seem To ‘Move On’

The blog bigotry (blogotry) of the MSM continues, as the New York Post cribs Butt Plug Bob’s* post on Confederate Yankee to come to the same (implied) brain dead conclusion — that the New York Times collaborated with MoveOn.org on the now-infamous ad.
[*for origin story, see "Butt Plug Bob Rides Again"]
After all, Republican slimeballs would [...]

Vennochi Got It Half Right

As a new resident of Massachusetts, I’ve been amazed, frustrated, and often, infuriated by the snide, petty political reporting of the Boston Globe, and its snarky corps of local oped writers (the wonderfully thoughtful and intelligent Tom Oliphant took an early retirement, much to my sorrow, and the Globe’s loss). It has [...]