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Video: CNN's Rick Sanchez calls states' rights a 'racist term'
Here is brilliance coming from CNN's Rick Sanchez who discussed the Texas GOP governor's primary last night and described Texas Governor Rick Perry's stance on states' rights as "racist." It called the Tenth Amendment of our Constitution, Mr.Sanchez.
The Kremlin: Erdogan's role model?
Erdogan appears to be following in Putin's thuggish footsteps.
Rep. Massa expected to announce retirement
ABC News is reporting Congressman Eric Massa (D - NY) will be announcing his retirement.
Yes, Quicken plans Mac changes
After deadline for Wednesday's "On Computers" column, Quicken's press representative confirmed that more Mac changes are coming.
Video: Byrd compared 2005 'nuclear option' strategy to Nazi tactics
It should be noted that Sen. Byrd went after the Republicans in 2005 and compared their strategy to Nazi tactics (see video and transcript below) when Republicans considered using their majority power to halt an unprecedented filibuster mounted by the Democrats against President Bush's judicial nominees. Democrats called it the "nuclear option" while Republicans argued that the Constitution only required members to "advise and consent" on the president's nominations, with no provision for a super-majority, so Republicans called it instead the "constitutional option."
Off the beaten path online: Unwelcome spotlight falls on Obama chief of staff...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Unwelcome spotlight falls on Obama chief of staff, What is 'reconciliation' and why is it a threat?, High court to hear Gitmo leak appeal of O-4
San Francisco H.S. ethnic studies courses offer more than a generous grading curve
The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that San Francisco high school students, starting in the ninth grade, can earn San Francisco State college credit in the fall by taking ethnic studies classes. The student does not get a letter or number grade. A student can simply receive a "pass" or may withdraw from the class if it looks as if he or she will fail.
Off the beaten path online: CNN’s Cafferty: ‘Why is Pelosi defending Rangel?’...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: CNN’s Cafferty: ‘Why is Pelosi defending Rangel?’, GM recalling 1.3 million vehicles over same steering problems affecting Toyota Corolla, and First Lady credits school cafeteria programs for bolstering national security.
Federal judge rules teacher can display patriotic banners mentioning 'God'
California Federal District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled late Friday that the Poway Unified School District in San Diego violated math teacher Bradley Johnson's constitutional rights when it ordered him to remove two patriotic banners from the walls of his classroom in January of 2007, because they "overemphasized" God.
Update: UK tea party rally 'packed out'
Daniel Hannan, a British Conservative MEP, is reporting (via the Telegraph) that the tea party rally he helped organize in Brighton on Saturday was a success
Off the beaten path online: Thompson-Feingold match getting closer...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are:Thompson-Feingold match getting closer, Narcissism and denial in the Obama administration, and Buzz and bullets: Gun fans cheer Starbucks' policy.
Video: Rep. Pelosi's changing statements on tea partiers 2009 - 2010
Last year, Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D - CA), accused tea party protesters of waving swastikas. She called tea party rallies "astro-turf". Today, however, she claimed tea partiers and Democrats have some things in common and that the GOP has hijacked the tea party movement for its gain.
Rangel office mum about staff changes after ethics admonishment
New York Democrat Congressman Charlie Rangel who is also the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee blamed his staff for the violation of a House Rule an ethics panel is admonishing him for. “Common sense dictates that members of Congress should not be held responsible for what could be the wrongdoing or mistakes or errors of staff unless there is reason to believe the members knew or should have known,” said Mr. Rangel. Four Democrats are already calling on him to step down from his chairmanship.
Pelosi says Rangel did not violate rules, committee member says otherwise
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D - CA) weaved her way around reporters' questions today regarding fellow Democrat and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee New Yorker Charlie Rangel. Mr. Rangel is in hot water,and news broke on Friday morning that the ethics committee was planning to admonish Mr. Rangel.
Off the beaten path online: Charlie Rangel ruling puts Nancy Pelosi in a jam...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Charlie Rangel ruling puts Nancy Pelosi in a jam, Obama campaign arm focuses on talk radio, and Rep. Paul Ryan to Obama: ‘You're not listening’ to the people.
John Loughlin vies for Kennedy's House seat
John Loughlin shares his feelings and his views on the issues important to Rhode Islanders.
Brits to throw a Boston tea party in Brighton
Our Founding Fathers would have never thought that over two hundred years later, British subjects would be throwing a "Tea Party" after being inspired by American activists overseas who demanded smaller government from their own policy makers in Washington.
McConnell tells Reid: W.Va. senator does not want health care bill passed by 'Byrd rule'
Given Mr. Byrd's scant appearances on Capitol Hill, the GOP may not necessarily have loud support from the author of the reconciliation budget rule.
Off the beaten path online: Lone GOP health care backer's campaign cash dip...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: The FBI is confirming raids at the offices of three Michigan auto suppliers who do work for Toyota, Lone GOP health care backer's campaign cash dips, and Beverly Hills disowns Miss California contestant.
