League of Democracies
16 May 2008 3:04pm GMT The 'league of democracies' idea that John McCain seems to favor is far from new. It was promoted back in the 1930s by journalist Clarence K. Streit in a book that sold well and was much discussed. George Orwell worked it over in a long essay. Streit's idea of an Atlantic Union got him on the cover of Time, postwar. From Orwell's essay: Briefly, what Mr Streit suggests is that the democratic nations, starting with fifteen which he names, should voluntarily form themselves into a union --...
Gay Marriage and Sweeps Month
16 May 2008 2:46pm GMT Well, it certainly is a good thing that the California Supreme Court didn't announce their decision on gay marriage until this week -- after the crucial season finale for my favorite, totally PC, dopey, feel good, Sunday night soap -- Brothers and Sisters. As fellow fans know, last week neurotic lawyer Kevin had a commitment ceremony with his boyfriend Scotty, a waiter who aspires to be a chef. His putatively conservative sister, played by Callista Flockhart, who is...
I Love Friday Mornings
16 May 2008 2:07pm GMT Everyone is so hopeful. 'Have a good weekend!' I hope we all do. Meanwhile, good luck getting there ... !
To Recap
16 May 2008 2:00pm GMT Dems are still up in arms (if MSNBC is any indication) about a speech the president made that they consider a wild and unprecedented attack on their presidential nominee. The only American politician he cited, however, was a dead Republican. But if the shoe fits, my friends...
60 Percent Odds of Winning
16 May 2008 1:57pm GMT Alex Castellanos, on Obama.
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