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Congressional Republicans Can’t Catch a Break
Published on 2009-02-24 09:44:59
In the face of the Obama/Congressional Democrats’ stimulus package, Congressional Republicans had little choice. A vote for the package would inevitably be defined as a victory for the President and his bipartisan conciliation, not as a demonstration of Republican willingness to come to the table. Beyond that, it would alienate the partisans still standing behind [...]
Neorealism and Constructivism in International Relations: A Brief Comparative Analysis of Kenneth Waltz, Stephen Walt, and Alexander Wendt
Published on 2009-02-03 11:24:19
Kenneth Waltz’ book, Theory of International Politics , published in 1978, is a disappointing effort. I have never been a proponent, per se, of neorealist perspectives vis-à-vis International Relations, but Waltz, despite his near-messianic stature in the neorealist camp, spends a great many pages saying virtually nothing. The crux of Waltz’ argument is that in [...]
A Series of Images of Great Importance
Published on 2009-01-24 11:27:25
The following is a very carefully selected series of images. Meditate on them individually, and, once finished, as a whole. Consider them, yourself, and the nature of the world around us. Cherish the resulting emotions. They should be plentiful, varied, and wholly individual. Feel free to share any revelations or religious experiences that ultimately manifest in [...]
Why I Hate Juno
Published on 2009-01-13 21:09:30
It has been about two years since the release of Juno, but my disgust with the film has yet to subside. Why bring this up now, you might ask? Because the tendrils of Juno continue to wind themselves through American pop culture and film making, although, thankfully, not to the degree I had initially feared [...]
Franken One Step Closer to Senate
Published on 2009-01-05 11:04:55
He’s not quite there yet, but jokester-turned-politican Al Franken (not to be confused with politican-turned-joke Rod Blagojevich) is another step closer to being sworn in as a United States Senator. A winner will be named at today’s meeting of the State Canvassing Board, and Franken, who is currently sitting on a 255 vote lead, will [...]
Shaping Up: The Obama White House Staff
Published on 2008-11-21 09:13:27
The Obama White House is beginning to take shape. Let’s take a look at who will be filling key positions come January. The White House Staff ***************************************** White House Chief of Staff: Rahm Emanuel Congressman Emanuel has represented Illinois’s 5th Congressional District since 2003. He chaired the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006, where he oversaw the Democratic gains [...]
A Talking Ed’s State by State Electoral Prediction Part Two: The Safe Obama States
Published on 2008-11-04 01:06:41
In less than 24 hours the polls will open in what is surely the most historic election of my lifetime. With this wild and unpredictable campaign drawing to a close, it’s time for me to take a shot at what I think will happen tomorrow. I predict that Sen. Barack Obama will become the first African-American [...]
Obama wins Dixville Notch, NH
Published on 2008-11-03 23:15:42
In the first votes tallied this election day, Sen. Barack Obama has won, 15 to 6, in the town of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, which voted at 12:00 am. Sen. Obama is the first Democrat to do so since Hubert Humphrey in 1968. So far, so good for Sen. Obama. [...]
A Talking Ed’s State by State Electoral Prediction Part One: The Safe McCain States
Published on 2008-11-03 18:23:42
In less than 24 hours the polls will open in what is surely the most historic election of my lifetime. With this wild and unpredictable campaign drawing to a close, it’s time for me to take a shot at what I think will happen tomorrow. I predict that Sen. Barack Obama will become the first African-American [...]
Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) Found Guilty on All Seven Counts
Published on 2008-10-27 17:45:05
Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska has been found guilty of lying on financial disclosure forms in an attempt to hide gifts, largely in the form of a six-figure home renovation, from Alaska businessmen. The Washington Post reports: The verdict was announced just after 4 p.m. in a packed courtroom in U.S. District Court in Washington. Stevens [...]