David Frum thinks that Republicans, especially activist conservative Republicans, are in the throes of a very powerful myth: The myth is the myth of the Goldwater triumph of 1964. It goes approximately as follows: In 1964, after years of watered down politics, Republicans turned to a true conservati...

With the economy in shambles, two wars raging, and climate change moving faster than predicted, what issues are consuming the Republicans? First and foremost, in full obstructionist mode, they provided only three votes for the Stimulus Package in a pathetic partisan hope that they can run on "f...

Senator Roland Burris (D-Illinois) should give his constituents desperately needed relief from scandal after scandal and tender his resignation immediately. Over the last couple of days it has become apparent that he made a deal with the impeached sleaze ball governor Rod Blagoyevich to be appointed...

Given the dire economic times that face our nation's states, sitting governors, Democrat and Republican, have become sitting targets. The list of states in serious economic trouble - including such mega-states as California, Michigan and New York - grows daily. Across the country, governors are ...

-Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2 has gone hip on us! In a public appearance, she officially unveiled her new web site . Actually it is a site for the royal family of England and has links to you tube, virtual tours and if the Royals are coming to your neck of the woods. I had a great deal of fun on it...

Joe.My.God pointed me to this cool new online action hosted by the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center to thank straight allies of LGBT Equality on Valentine's day called "Heroes of Love." The straight allies are: Julian Bond - NAACP Chairman Jerry Brown - California Attorney General Judy Chu - State Board ...

(Via Hot Air Headlines) It’s very sad: A moment last Monday, just after noon, in Manhattan. It’s slightly overcast, not cold, a good day for walking. I’m in the 90s on Fifth heading south, enjoying the broad avenue, the trees, the wide cobblestone walkway that rings Central Park. S...

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman revealed her positions on a wide array of social issues: Explaining her support for Proposition 8, the November measure that banned same-sex marriage, she called it a "matter of personal conscience and my fait...

As widely predicted, today eBay CEO Meg Whitman announced that she will run for governor of California in 2010. Whitman famously came out in support of Proposition 8 last fall, but tells the LA Times that she does support other LGBT right issues. Explaining her support for Proposition 8, the Novembe...

-So the White House is fighting an invasion of raccoons. Being no dummies, the persistent creatures have found good digs and the squatters are resisting any attempts at eviction. Marylouise Oates (photo), author of the best selling " The Second Home Book", has a tip for the White House Sta...