American Politics — U.S. Presidential Race

American Politics — U.S. Presidential Race

• Trivia Q&A;: January 17

  We had 21 teams in on a busy night that included fans in to watch Michigan's basketball team win, but the Boston Bruins lose in St. Pete.Q-Tip Trivia was a toug... Read more

  The 18 january 2012 by   Theomnipotentq
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• Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum Take Aim at Mitt Romney Over Attack Ads and Tax...

  

  Newt Gingrich: On the attack. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney came under heavy fire from his rivals during the Fox... Read more

  The 17 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• The Assassination of Iranian Scientists is Not Terrorism

  

  Photo courtesy of iStockphoto. A few days ago in Iran a top nuclear scientist from the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, was... Read more

  The 17 january 2012 by   Realizingresonance
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• Stephen Colbert Uses Spoof Super PAC Attack Ad to Draw Attention to Finances of...

  

  Mitt Romney: Mitt the Ripper? Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://flic.kr/p/9itUtP Never mind sudden surges, policy gaffes or allegations of sexual harassment:... Read more

  The 16 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• Jon Huntsman Set to End Republican Presidential Campaign and Endorse Former Riva...

  

  Former Utah governor ready to back 'unelectable' Mitt Romney ahead of South Carolina Republican primary. Read more

  The 16 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• Happy Martin Luther King Day!

  It's Martin Luther King day so the markets are closed.It's a good day to read his "I Have a Dream" speech – really is amazing when you think of the great... Read more

  The 16 january 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Steven Hart on John Shirley's "Everything Is Broken"

  

  via Steven Hart John Scalzi once remarked that people who took Atlas Shrugged seriously tended to be people who (a) imagined that they would wind up on top of... Read more

  The 16 january 2012 by   Mikeb302000
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• Bad Judgment..........But We ARM Them?

  

  "This is my rifle, this is my gun; One is for fighting, one is for fun."Rick Perry wants to minimize the disgraceful actions of marines caught on video urinatin... Read more

  The 15 january 2012 by   Mikeb302000
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• Barack Obama – How the Planets Have Been Affecting Him in 2011, and Are Shaping...

  

  Astrology can be a hugely complicated subject, so just for once I am just going to concentrate today solely on the position of the planets with the President, a... Read more

  The 13 january 2012 by   Solarisastro
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• New Hampshire Down, South Carolina Next: Fellow Candidates Pile on Romney

  

  Mitt Romney: Looking presidential? Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://flic.kr/p/9itUtP The race for the Republican presidential nomination hurtles onwards: Wit... Read more

  The 12 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• Mitt Romney, Part III: The Next "baby Boomer" President?

  

  That's 19-year old Mitt Romney on the right, holding the sign that says "Speak Out! Don't sit in!" Romney was one of about 150 students protesting against an... Read more

  The 12 january 2012 by   Kena
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• Searching for a Moderate View of Social Justice

  

  Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.Liberal and conservative ideologies differ in the degree to which they view government’s proper role in the promotion of social... Read more

  The 12 january 2012 by   Realizingresonance
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• Mitt Romney Wins New Hampshire Primary, Ron Paul Comes Second, Rick Santorum...

  

  Mitt Romney: Winning smile? Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://flic.kr/p/9itVJF Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the New... Read more

  The 11 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• Special Feature: Primary Schedule Map

  After Mitt Romney's big win yesterday in New Hampshire, it remains to be seen if the Republican presidential nomination race now will quickly finish, or... Read more

  The 11 january 2012 by   Kena
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• Republicans in New Hampshire

  A couple observations, on the day of the New Hampshire primary, concerning the contest for the Republican presidential nomination, if an outsider may speak of... Read more

  The 11 january 2012 by   Erictheblue
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• Arizona Shootings: Where Gabrielle Giffords and America is at a Year After Tucson

  

  Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Photo credit: The US Congress A year on from the shocking Tucson shootings, when Jared Lee Loughner shot dead six people and... Read more

  The 10 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• Movement in the West Wing: Jack Lew Replaces Bill Daley as Barack Obama’s Chief...

  

  Jack Lew, May 5 2011. Photo credit: cityyear White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley has unexpectedly stepped down. President Barack Obama has named Office of... Read more

  The 10 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• Rumours Are Circulating That the Democrat 2012 Ticket Will See Hillary Clinton...

  

  The Republican nomination rollercoaster has dominated political headlines lately. But the Democrat 2012 ticket is also causing some debate. Read more

  The 10 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• ‘The Obamas’ Book Causes Controversy

  

  First Lady Michelle Obama. Photo credit: Lawrence Jackson, official White House photo The forthcoming book on the Obama White House is generating considerable... Read more

  The 10 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• I Was Mitt Romney’s Boss

  

  I’ve been experiencing some exquisite  schadenfreude over the accusations and counteraccusations of the Republican presidential hopefuls. Lately the long... Read more

  The 10 january 2012 by   Andyross
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• Republican Debates: Newt Gingrich on the Attack, Rick Santorum on Gay Rights...

  

  Ahead of the New Hampshire primary, what were the key contests of the Republican debates? Read more

  The 09 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• When Psychics Are Wrong

  

  Holy Cow, I’ve gone and done it now, haven’t I? I made a public prediction that turned out to be wrong. Gasp! Career over…well, not quite. I’ve never claimed... Read more

  The 07 january 2012 by   Psychicillumination
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• Scatological

  Internet down at our house! Aided by a strong imagination, I could almost make out the sighs as legions of distraught readers, clicking on "Eric The Blue" in... Read more

  The 07 january 2012 by   Erictheblue
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• Rick Santorum: The Social Conservative Dark Horse in Media Spotlight After Iowa...

  

  Rick Santorum. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://www.flickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/6184432968/ The biggest story out of the Iowa caucus on Tuesday wasn’t... Read more

  The 06 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• REALITY CHECK: Mitt Romney - Some Relevant Family History. Part I.

  

  It is no secret that Mitt Romney -- this week's Iowa Caucus winner and now clear frontrunner for the Republican 2012 presidential nomination -- is not the... Read more

  The 05 january 2012 by   Kena
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• Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses, Santorum Close Second

  

  Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, left, and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. Photo: Getty. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney... Read more

  The 05 january 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Resolution of Moderation in 2012

  

  Photo courtesy of iStockphoto. Happy New Year!! In 2011 I accomplished many things, including resolution of the New Year’s Resolutions that I made last year... Read more

  The 05 january 2012 by   Realizingresonance
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• Ron Paul Criticizes U.S. Foreign Policy

  

  Texas Rep. Ron Paul is back on the campaign trail following a five-day break for the Christmas holiday. The non-interventionist congressman’s message is still... Read more

  The 05 january 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Bachmann Ends Presidential Campaign

  

  Michele Bachmann has decided to end her presidential campaign. Most of you who have been following my blog are probably saying that I was wrong about Bachmann... Read more

  The 04 january 2012 by   Psychicillumination
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• Some Like It Crazy: Michele Bachmann

  Tweet Every time I hear Michele Bachmann speak, I get this powerful urge to yell obscene profanity. Kind of like this: "Hurricane of Piss"..."Shut Your Fucking... Read more

  The 04 january 2012 by   Fashiontofood
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• Rick Santorum’s Racist Comments and Why I Haven’t Supported a Republican Yet Eve...

  

  He really said it. Rick Santorum stated, ”I don’t want to make Black people’s lives better by giving them somebody else’s money. Read more

  The 04 january 2012 by   Ceemac126
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• Mitt Romney Edges Rick Santorum in Iowa Caucus

  

  Coming second: Rick Santorum. Photo credit: Michael Righi Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has won the Iowa caucus – but only just. Read more

  The 04 january 2012 by   Periscope
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• Imagine by Ron Paul

  I agree with Gryphen who said, I am by NO means a Ron Paul supporter, but I think his political ad, "Imagine," should be seen far and wide. If only this guy wer... Read more

  The 03 january 2012 by   Mikeb302000
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• Next Up, Rick Santorum.

  

  OK, yes, I confess again. I've met Rick Santorum, but also only once, and also having nothing to do with politics -- at least directly. Read more

  The 30 december 2011 by   Kena
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• REALITY CHECK: Who Really is Ron Paul ??

  Yes, it is amazing that the Republican Party is now on the verge of making Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) the front runner for its nomination for President of... Read more

  The 23 december 2011 by   Kena
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• House Republicans Cave to Pressure on Payroll Extension, After Boehner Agrees...

  

  Speaker John Boehner. Photo credit: TalkMediaNews, http://www.flickr.com/photos/talkradionews/5964496400/ It’s a Christmas miracle – the payroll tax extension... Read more

  The 23 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• At The Washington Post: the Power of Good Storytelling with Great Design

  

  TAKEAWAY: It is the end of the year and a good occasion to review these pages from The Washington Post, representing textbook case studies of examples when... Read more

  The 23 december 2011 by   Themarioblog
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• US Government Shutdown Averted, but the Payroll Tax Fight Continues

  

  Speaker of the House John Boehner. Photo credit: Talk Media News Last week, the US government narrowly avoided a partial shutdown when Congress approved a $1... Read more

  The 22 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Hillary Clinton Calls for Peace in North Korea as Kim Jong-un Expected to Take...

  

  North Korean dynasty: Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il. Photo credit: skinnylawyer, http://flic.kr/p/9bXxsb As North Korea’s deceased leader Kim Jong-il lies in stat... Read more

  The 20 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Madam President

  

  A few weeks ago, I made a prediction that Michele Bachmann will be the Republican Nominee for President in 2012. And I stick by the prediction. I did another... Read more

  The 19 december 2011 by   Psychicillumination
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• Ron Paul on Course for Victory in Iowa Ahead of Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney...

  

  Mitt Romney: Campaign in trouble? Photo Credit: World Affairs Council of Philadelphia,... Read more

  The 19 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Religion in America: The View from Britain

  

  I always find it amusing when our British cousins, being a bit older and often wiser, look at the American scene and feel compelled to give us a gentle... Read more

  The 18 december 2011 by   Cris
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• “Double High” Authoritarian Gingrich – Reducing Checks and Balances to Support...

  A Newt 2012 Position Paper – Compiled from previous writings of and paid for by Newt Gingrich: Looks like what Newt is proposing is to reduce the power and... Read more

  The 18 december 2011 by   Andy96
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• Borders

  

  We have problems that confront us as a nation and as individual human beings on both sides of our border with Mexico. From MSNBC. Read more

  The 16 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Diggin’ Up Bones in Gingrich Backyard

  

  Image via Wikipedia Since left-wing media ran Herman Cain out-of-town, Newt Gingrich has soared to the top of the Republican food chain, now the wolves are... Read more

  The 15 december 2011 by   Technocowgirl
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• Lesson 458 – Ron Paul and Chickens

  

  Remember that we live in New Hampshire, and this being the high holy season of a Presidential Primary, we have access to all of the potential candidates. Read more

  The 15 december 2011 by   Wendythomas
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• Donald Trump Claims He Dropped out of GOP Debate So He Could Run for President,...

  

  You're fired: Donald Trump. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://flic.kr/p/9hHrit Is Donald Trump still considering a run at the US presidency? Read more

  The 15 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• 8 Big Bets Made By Famous People

  

  image credit One of the headlines coming out of the GOP debate was Mitt Romney's offer to bet Rick Perry $10,000 to settle an argument over something Romney sai... Read more

  The 15 december 2011 by   Gerard
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• Newt Gingrich – Having His Moment in the Limelight but Troubles Lie in Wait.

  

  Looking at the race for the US Presidency from the other side of the pond, I think you get to look at the potential candidates with very much an even handed way. Read more

  The 14 december 2011 by   Solarisastro
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• Why Donald Trump Cancelled the Debate

  via Under the Lobster Scope.Do you think this guy could end up running? I do, considering the bumbling characters the GOP has to offer. Considering that Newt... Read more

  The 14 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Gingrich Increases His Lead Against Romney

  

  The latest Wall Street Journal / NBC News poll released this week shows that the majority of GOP voters would be more likely to back Newt Gingrich than Mitt... Read more

  The 14 december 2011 by   Dan90017
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• News on Republicans - Look at the Points in Bold

  

  I get sick of political theater of the absurd. I distrust any report that comes out of Senator Tom Coburn's office because in the past his reports have been... Read more

  The 13 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Republicans Debate: the Beat Goes on

  I see that the Republican presidential candidates debated again on Saturday night and that the consensus is: Newt kicked ass--mainly, it seems, because his... Read more

  The 13 december 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• Here She Goes Again… Bachmann Vs. OWS

  

  Michele Bachmann has once again stuck her big nose into a situation where she really needs to keep her opinion to herself. Earlier this month, during CNN’s Stat... Read more

  The 12 december 2011 by   Bestfunnyblog
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• Got a News Addict on Your Christmas List This Year? Here’s Our Invaluable News...

  

  An Amazon Kindle Fire under the tree this year? Lucky news junkie! Photo credit: Alan Cleaver, http://www.flickr.com/photos/alancleaver/4085081401/ Got a news... Read more

  The 12 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Herman Cain Rises in Crowded GOP Field

  

  Businessman and former Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain sure is confident these days when it comes to winning the Republican nomination for President and then... Read more

  The 09 december 2011 by   Dan90017
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• Nevada Caucuses Moved to Feb. 4

  

  New Hampshire Secretary of State William GardnerNevada GOP officials agreed unanimously on Saturday to postpone their presidential caucuses from Saturday, Jan.... Read more

  The 09 december 2011 by   Dan90017
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• How Far Can Michele Bachmann Go?

  

  Republican presidential candidate and Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.Republican presidential candidate and Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s... Read more

  The 09 december 2011 by   Dan90017
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• Bachmann Speechless After 8 Year Old Speaks to Her

  

  Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann during a recent book-signing event. Photo: Suzanne Stone.Last week, at a meeting held at the Waverly Pizza Ranch in... Read more

  The 09 december 2011 by   Dan90017
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• Rick Perry’s New Ad: Is He Getting Desperate?

  

  The GOP hopeful makes Obama out to be like the Grinch Read more

  The 08 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Clinton Announces Gay Rights at Heart of Foreign Policy

  

  Hillary Clinton. Photocredit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcn/459272490/sizes/m/in/photostream/ The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama,... Read more

  The 08 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Duke, Our Racist Pilgrims, and a CSU Blowout.

  

  After we got our asses handed to us by Ohio State, it seems rather predictable that Duke will take out any lingering frustration and embarrassment tonight on th... Read more

  The 08 december 2011 by   Jhop
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• Biggest PR Gaffes of 2011

  

  So, this blog entry almost writes itself, right? You could write this one in a heartbeat, right? So let’s just get started. These are in no particular order (an... Read more

  The 07 december 2011 by   Pjfaur
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• Oh No He Didn’t! Little Boy Defends His Lesbian Mother Against Michelle Bachmann

  

  An 8-year-old South Carolinian boy tells Michelle Bachmann, “My Mommy doesn’t need fixing!” at a book signing she had recently promoting her new book titled,... Read more

  The 07 december 2011 by   Bestfunnyblog
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• Newt Gingrich Surges Ahead of Mitt Romney in Republican Polls

  

  Newt Gingrich: Surging. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore Newt Gingrich is currently the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination. Read more

  The 06 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Winning: The NRA's Awesomest Political Clout

  

  Well, now that Herman "Keep Grope Alive" Cain has "suspended" his campaign--that means there are two contenders left from the GOP Clown Car for the GOP... Read more

  The 05 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Darrell Issa Has a Good Idea

  

  Noted car thief, arsonist and GOP leader, Darrell Issa (Repug-CA) is investigating the scandal that never was-"Operation Fast Furious." During his... Read more

  The 05 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Donald Trump, Republican Bozo, Dreams of Moderating Debate

  I believe that 'the Donald' Trump's endorsement WOULD in fact be harmful to a candidate; Trump has been described as the clown presiding over the three rings... Read more

  The 05 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Herman Cain is out and Newt Gingrich is Ahead as the GOP Presidential...

  

  Republican hopefuls are scavenging the corpse of Herman Cain's presidential campaign, but who will benefit most? Read more

  The 05 december 2011 by   Periscope
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• Psychic Prediction – Michele Backmann Will Be the GOP Nominee

  

  Michele Bachmann will be the Republican Nominee for the 2012 Presidential Election. Personally, I am happy that the candidate is not only someone I admire, but ... Read more

  The 05 december 2011 by   Psychicillumination
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• NDP Leadership Debate

  

  Today there was the first debate in the race for a new NDP leader. Unlike in the past, when NDP was discounted and considered a "throw away" 3rd party, it's... Read more

  The 04 december 2011 by   M0derngirl
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• What's Wrong with Nut Gingrich on Child Labor Laws

  Newt Gingrich is an idiot; the things he passes off as his brilliant ideas don't hold up well under close scrutiny-- or even casual scrutiny. Read more

  The 03 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• #OWS for Vendetta: Viewing Occupy Wall Street Through “V for Vendetta”

  

  “The truth is: there’s something terribly wrong in this country, isn’t there?” Early last month, my friend and colleague Andrew Golledge and I took a trip down... Read more

  The 02 december 2011 by   Antiscribe.com
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• Meet Alan Grayson

  He is the liberal firebrand ex-congressman from Disney World, defeated in 2010 after one term, who is now running for a new House seat representing Orlando. Read more

  The 02 december 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• This Doesn't Sound Good for Cain....

  

  I wonder what talking head shows on the Sunday morning circuit had scheduled Cain for this weekend? If I were a betting woman - and I'm not - I'd be betting tha... Read more

  The 30 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• The Latest Interview Accusing Herman Cain of an Extramarital Affair

  Nothing about this woman's demeanor suggests, to me, either that she is doing this for money, or that she is acting out of revenge as a motive. Read more

  The 30 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• The Guardian in the UK: Anders Breivik, Terrorist

  

  I would argue that the actions by Anders Breivik, whether he was crazy or not, meet the definition of terrorism, because those actions were deliberate uses of... Read more

  The 30 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• PT's Trivia Q&A;: November 29

  We had 16 teams in on another rainy night in New York City, and I was pleasantly surprised to see my old friend Mariangela, who was a longtime Trivia Night... Read more

  The 30 november 2011 by   Theomnipotentq
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• He's Done, and He KNOWS It.

  I'm guessing that Herman Cain is fooling himself by waiting for another 24 to 48 hours to discontinue his campaign. I doubt anyone believes this is REALLY... Read more

  The 29 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Cain Won’t Be Able to Stay in the Race

  

  Gloria Allred’s all blond review wasn’t able to shut the Herman show down but dern if his spice girl of 13 years, Ginger White didn’t do it. Herman Cain has tol... Read more

  The 29 november 2011 by   Ceemac126
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• As a Woman Claims 13-year Affair with Herman Cain, Republican Presidential Race...

  

  Herman Cain. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, http://flic.kr/p/awTeRE Herman Cain’s run for the Republican presidential nomination is looking increasingly shaky... Read more

  The 29 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• Welcome Back BOSS TWEED

  

  Do modern politicians give you the creeps, migranes, stomach cramps, and worse? Are you sick to death of Romney, Perry, Newt, Ron Paul, even Obama -- with almos... Read more

  The 28 november 2011 by   Kena
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• Turbulent Republican Race Still Wide Open

  

  New front-runner Newt Gingrich, with his wife Callista The last time I blogged about the 2012 Republican contest, it appeared to be a two-man race between... Read more

  The 27 november 2011 by   ---
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• Solution to the Rick Perry Lookalike

  

  Solution to the riddle of yesterday: Whom does Rick Perry look like? Answer: Mike W., former frequent commenter. Read more

  The 26 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Newt Rising!

  Ah, Newt Gingrich, the latest not-Romney and someone new to have some fun with! Andrew Sullivan, for example, has invented a drinking game: while watching the... Read more

  The 25 november 2011 by   Erictheblue
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• Right Wing Nuts Still Wrong, Still Extreme, Still Harping on the Turkey Thing

  This turkey of a story has more legs than ......well, than a real turkey has drumsticks! Right wing watch caught this from the American Family's Bryan Fischer... Read more

  The 25 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Democracy in Action: ‘I Pay Your Salary!’

  

  Rep. Don Young Democracy in action is sometimes pretty amusing to watch and for once, we’re not talking about Triumph the Insult Comic Dog at the Occupy Wall... Read more

  The 25 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• Elections 2012: Obama’s Future, and Solutions to the Crisis in America?

  

  Barack Obama: hopes for election? Photocredit: U.S Embassy Kabul Afghanistan http://www.flickr.com/photos/kabulpublicdiplomacy/3600664286/sizes/m/in/photostream... Read more

  The 24 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• US Presidential Elections 2012: Will the Economic Crisis Scupper Obama’s Chances?

  

  Barack Obama: hopes for election? Photo credit: U.S Embassy Kabul Afghanistan... Read more

  The 24 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• Winners and Losers of the GOP Debate on Foreign Policy

  

  Newt Gingrich: Immigration issues? Photocredit: Gage Skidmore, http://www.flickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/4393323094/sizes/m/in/photostream/ The US presidential... Read more

  The 23 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• More Right Wing Delusional Thinking

  From CNN and MSNBC: One of the observations I have taken away with me from reading right wing blogs is the assumption that exists, both implied and expressed,... Read more

  The 22 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• King of Corrupt Corporate Capitalism?

  Michele Bachmann has made the self-serving attack on Rick Perry that he engages in rampant cronyism, and pay for play, where an individual or a corporation... Read more

  The 19 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• A New Development in Libya

  I wonder if this is something that 'we need a leader, not a reader' anti-intellect candidate Herman Cain will notice? Or is it yet another instance where he wil... Read more

  The 19 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Occupy, Not Deceased Just Getting Ready to Confront the Establishment

  By Isis Win Not that you need to know but this us the third time I attempt to express my views about Occupy. It is not a case of not being able to conciliate... Read more

  The 17 november 2011 by   Isiswin
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• NRA Member Advocates Threatening Children

  Meet Lewis "Ken" Hanson. Then the Buckeye Firearms Association got involved, Westerhold says, "in a very pro-active way." Using public records, the group... Read more

  The 17 november 2011 by   Mikeb302000
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• Take Five: Five Questions with Sandra Y. Johnson

  

  Sandra Y. Johnson and her jazz group will be performing at Take 5! on Thursday, November 17th from 5–7 p.m. in the Kogod Courtyard. Read more

  The 15 november 2011 by   Americanart
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• GOP Field Looking Shaky After Frontrunner Herman Cain’s Libya Gaffe, Sexual...

  

  Herman Cain's star is plummeting after sexual harassment claims and, now, his latest foreign policy gaffe. But it's not just a problem for him - the whole GOP... Read more

  The 15 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• Which Nations Have Nuclear Weapons?

  Not long ago, Herman Cain was mocked for not knowing that China has nuclear weapons. I realized, when listening to the news reports, that I didn’t know exactly... Read more

  The 15 november 2011 by   Pjfaur
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• What the Market Wants: A Slightly Better Outlook

  

  A Slightly Better OutlookBy David Brown, Chief Market Strategist, Sabrient SystemsDespite today’s sell-off, the forward outlook is slightly better than it was... Read more

  The 14 november 2011 by   Phil's Stock World
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• …Catch You Up

  

  Seeing as a lot happened this week, and per their usual practice the media coverage was consumed by a few stories (Penn State, Herman Cain and Rick Perry), we... Read more

  The 13 november 2011 by   Zer
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