Another Tea Party Racist

Carl Paladino is a prominent Republican developer in Buffalo, New York. He's a member of the Tea Party and has decided to run for governor. From Paladino's own website: Mr.…

Monday Open Thread

*Sigh* It's Monday. I wasn't quite ready for the weekend to end, but the weekend is always too short. At least it's time for your open thread, so that means…

More 1Q Numbers

Republican Glenn Urquhart, running for the GOP nomination for the open Congressional seat has announced fundraising numbers for 1Q of $512,000. $500,000 of that money comes from Mr. Urquhart himself.…

At Least He’s Consistent

I'm not sure why National Review's John Derbyshire doesn't get more attention from the blogosphere. He's not as prominent as other conservatives but he is a fountain of misinformed cultural…

Weekend Open Thread

I hope you're enjoying your nice spring weekend, now that our taste of summer has gone. Who can keep up with this weather? So now it's time for a weekend…

Bad News Saturday Morning

The 4 missing miners from the Montcoal mine disaster were found dead, making the total death toll 29. The Polish president, his wife and several other officials were killed in a plane crash on the way to a commemoration for Polish victims of Stalin in Russia today.

Friday Open Thread

Welcome to your TGIF open thread. I guess our taste of summer is over today. At least the rain will keep the pollen level down (*crossing fingers*). Massey Energy CEO…

Justice Stevens Is Retiring

This is not unexpected, but it's now official. The announcement came in a statement from Chief Justice John Roberts: Associate Justice John Paul Stevens has earned the gratitude and admiration…

Is Our Media Learning?

Back in December, NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen had a proposal - fact check the Sunday morning talk shows. The proposal was eagerly embraced in the blogosphere but seemed to…

Thursday Open Thread

Welcome to your almost-daily open thread. Do you have any burning issues that you just can't wait to talk about? Share them here. The man charged with threatening Nancy Pelosi…