Hey, if we could all step in and do our jobs perfectly on the first day, why would we need training? I recently started a new job, just like new Press Secretary Tony Snow. OK, maybe not just like, but we're both new employees.
When I messed up today (pretty badly, I must add), I got a reprimand from my boss. But I'm just happy that everything I do (good and bad) isn't televised, written down by hordes of reporters and speculated about on NPR. Read More »
Congress a resolution saying that the national anthem should only be sung in English. Next, they're going to pass a resolution saying that people can only refer to the US in English as well...
The latest assault on the English-only anthem was launched last month -- with less than a rocket's red glare -- when a group of Hispanic vocal artists released a Spanish-language version of the song. And while the State Department Web site does post Francis Scott Key's 1814 rendition in other languages not all Americans are in favor of a multilingual version.
How, exactly, is this an "assault on the English-only anthem"? Read More »
It is sad when our troops are being pushed and pulled around as if they are chess pieces in some political game. But that is exactly what is going on right now.
It all starts with the question: are we seeing a cut in troops being sent to Iraq? Reuters says that the US is delaying the deployment of 3500 troops to Iraq. The 3500 troops are currently based in Germany. Read More »
Porter Goss is barely out the door, and the debate over his successor has already hit fever pitch. Even more than the debate on Scott McLellan's replacement (though the CIA director is a much more important job), Tony Snow.
It almost seems to be a mirror of Harriet Miers. Remember ol' Miers? She was the person who drew criticism from both Democrats and Republicans in her nomination. The Dems in Congress sat back and let the Republicans sabotage her nomination. Read More »
There is more to the United States than just the 50 states; we also have Guam, the US Virgin Islands (birthplace of San Antonio Spur Tim Duncan!) and, of course, Puerto Rico.
And there's a problem down in Puerto Rico. The territory of nearly four million people is $740 million in debt -- and that debt has paralyzed the country.
Last week, the administration was forced to close 43 government agencies putting 95,000 people out of work. All schools were closed, meaning half a million students were sent home. Read More »
White House Press Secretary Scott McLellan has given his final press briefing. WEll, at least it is his final press briefing as the White House Press Secretary.
The Washington Post says it was like a greatest hits show; he stuck to the ol' reliable statements throughout the 45 minute set briefing.
"This country is on a solid track under this president because of his leadership." Read More »
Porter Goss resigned from his post of CIA Director.
Though everyone in the MSM says that this was a shock, there are some clues that Goss' resignation was not as immediate as everyone has said. For example, according to Time, they already had Hayden pegged as his replacement.
White House officials had hoped to announce Goss's departure and Hayden's nomination at the same time but Goss, who resigned under pressure, balked at that kind of choreography. "He said, 'If we're going to do this, let's go ahead and do it,' " a senior administration official said.
The Hayden that Time refers to is Air Force General Michael Hayden. Read More »
Six of us piled into a beat up blue minivan, ready to march. We drove on down to Tiguex Park, arriving at 4:30, half an hour before the scheduled start to the march. Of course, nothing ever starts on time.
While waiting for the march to start, there was entertainment; it felt less like a political rally and more like a party. Or maybe I should say fiesta. Mariachi music, dancing and flag waving (American, Mexican and pro-immigration flags of all colors). Read More »
