Christmas may come early – Justice Souter to retire?

JM Bell | April 30, 2009

From MSNBC -

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justice David Souter plans to retire, after more than 19 years on the court, once the current term ends in late June, NBC News reported Thursday night.
A retirement by Souter, 69, would give President Barack Obama his first chance to nominate a justice and the next few months would [...]

Obama pokes fun at Fox Noise and Tea-Baggers

JM Bell | April 29, 2009

I know I’d like to hear a serious conversation.

DNC Chairman Kaine On The Passage of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act Of 2009

JM Bell | April 29, 2009

For Immediate Release
April 29, 2009
Statement By DNC Chairman Kaine On The Passage Of H.R. 1913,
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act Of 2009
Kaine Congratulates House of Representatives,
Urges Senate To Take Swift Action On Legislation To Expand Civil Rights Protections

Washington, D.C. – Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine released the following statement on passage by [...]

Obama’s First 100 Days in 100 Seconds

JM Bell | April 29, 2009

Indecision
An Indecision Exclusive!

Obama’s First 100 Days

indecisionforever.com

Funny Political Video
Political Games
Joe Biden Jokes

BREAKING – Sen. Arlen Specter … is now officially a DEMOCRAT.

JM Bell | April 28, 2009

On MSNBC right now -
WASHINGTON – Veteran Republican Sen. Arlen Specter announced Tuesday that he is switching parties, a move would give Democrats a filibuster-proof 60 seats if Al Franken is seated in the Minnesota race.
“I have decided to run for re-election in 2010 in the Democratic primary,” the Pennsylvania senator said in a statement.
“I [...]

Edward R. Murrow

JM Bell | April 27, 2009

There is a small plaque in the lobby of CBS headquarters in New York City which contains the image of Murrow and the inscription: “He set standards of excellence that remain unsurpassed.”
Still true.
Edward R. Murrow – April 25, 1908 – April 27, 1965

DNC Announces New Ad, “Foundation For Change,”

JM Bell | April 27, 2009

For Immediate Release
April 27, 2009
DNC Announces New Ad, “Foundation For Change,” Recognizing Administration’s Accomplishments as Laying a Foundation for a Bold Agenda for the Future
Ad Highlights Commitments Kept, President’s Bold Plan For The Future

Washington, D.C. – The Democratic National Committee today released a new 60 second television advertisement recognizing the Obama Administration’s accomplishments as laying [...]

GOP says – “Pandemic? Those things are silly!” – Oops, they did it again.

JM Bell | April 27, 2009

So, mere weeks after Gov. Jindal proclaimed that “Volcano Monitoring” was a silly expense. a giant volcano erupts on American soil.
Now, mere weeks after Republicans force Pandemic Preparation out of the stimulus bill, because they just couldn’t see the point of it …
Swine Flu.
Every time the Republican’ts mock something … that thing happens.
I propose emergency [...]

John McCain: “US violated the Geneva Convention under George Bush.”

JM Bell | April 27, 2009

From C&L -
You know, that torture thing.
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN (Ranking, Armed Services Committee): First of all let me repeat what you just said, Bob. I have opposed torture. It’s violation of the Geneva Conventions. I worry about treatment of Americans in future conflicts.
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN: The– the allegations are that they gave the wrong counsel [...]

GOP rallys find yet another unfortunate image to further their cause

JM Bell | April 27, 2009

Oh, boy … Can’t wait to see how Maddow and Olberman handle this one.

Get your fists up! (Teabagging is a gateway activity, I guess.)

Left of the Dial PODCAST – Sen. Bennett and the Republican’t Party Pre-9/11 Mentality

JM Bell | April 27, 2009

Remember the last time the Republican’t Party ignored an intelligence report about terrorism … what was that report called again? Oh, yeah! – Bin Laden determined to strike inside the United States.
Welcome to the Republican’t pre-9/11 mentality. Historical context need not apply.
Right Wing Extreme! The Wing Nuts are back in the sand..

Supporting links -
http://crooksandliars.com/david-neiwert/is-dhs-watching-returning-veterans
http://crooksandliars.com/david-neiwert/conservatives-are-trying-whitewash-f
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_12210148

Fox News’ Proudest Moment – no, seriously!

JM Bell | April 23, 2009

I wonder how much longer they’re going to keep Shep Smith around there?

Great video – and good job, Shep – even if you can’t keep the f-bomb to yourself.

The Bright New Faces of the GOP!

JM Bell | April 22, 2009

Afternoon’s Tunes – Ray Charles on Earth Day

JM Bell | April 22, 2009

Money isn’t everything … ?

JM Bell | April 22, 2009

The next time you get annoyed at illegally posted lawn signs in your area … count your blessings – count them one by one – if you can count that high.