A disappointing speech from a disappointing president.
State of the Union: “Woe to the People Whose Leader Has No Teacher”
January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Historically, State of the Union speeches leave no trace. Their impact on presidential approval ratings is nil. Their utility, therefore, is in what they reflect about the presidential character and the presidential course. Last night President Obama gave a speech that was at times quite eloquent, and on occasion rhetorically empty. But at all times [...]
Air America Radio closing, filing for bankruptcy – AP
January 22, 2010 By 2 Comments
LOS ANGELES – Air America Radio, a radio network that was launched in 2004 as a liberal alternative to Rush Limbaugh and other conservative commentators, on Thursday shut down abruptly due to financial woes. The network once boasted hosts such as Al Franken and Rachel Maddow, but struggled from the outset, including multiple management shake-ups, [...]
The Crooked Judges of Amsterdam
Dutch authorities are making sure Geert Wilders won’t get a fair defense.