Posts Tagged ‘old media’

The Petraeus Dilemma.

Jun 23rd, 2010
by James Kane.
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The resignation of four-star General Stanley McChrystal from command of U.S. forces in Afghanistan came Wednesday after fallout from an interview appearing in Rolling Stone. McChrystal, whose involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan has earned him praise in the past, used the magazine interview as an avenue to offer criticisms of the Obama administration. The White House was quick [...]

On Paul and Blumenthal

May 22nd, 2010
by James Kane.
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Two senate races continue to dominate the headlines nationwide. Kentucky was one of the states in which a primary was held on Tuesday. Connecticut features a senate race once competitive until the decision of Chris Dodd to retire at the end of his present term. Both U.S. Senate contests, however continue to generate much intrigue.

Some Insight on Ideology

Apr 21st, 2010
by James Kane.
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Ideology seems to be a topic of renewed interest in the United States at present. While ideologues on all sides have long reveled in their exagerated banter, it seems that the media is now involved. Nonetheless, the press too fails to capture the essential realities of contemporary American political life. On the left and the right today, [...]

On Seeking Civility

Mar 30th, 2010
by James Kane.
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Something which ought to be a given in contemporary American political discourse is that violence, or the threat of violence, against those with whom one disagrees is unacceptable. Just as the free market is essential to the improvement of goods and services in commerce, a free market of ideas is crucial to the shaping of [...]

The Passage of Obamacare is Nothing Short of Unfortunate

Mar 23rd, 2010
by James Kane.
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With the stroke of a pen late Tuesday morning came the latest challenge to the land of the free and home of the brave. There is nothing free about imposing on the American populace a mandate to purchase a particular product. Likewise, there is nothing brave about failing to stand up to an administration more invested [...]

The Only Choice for Person of the Year

Dec 15th, 2009
by James Kane.
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With much disappointment today, I read the list of those considered likely to be named Person of the Year by TIME magazine  for 2009. Though not a political story per se, the bulk of the figures named hold public office, or are otherwise in the employ of the United States government. Those considered to be [...]

Obama and the Media

Oct 23rd, 2009
by James Kane.
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The White House this week advised mainstream media outlets against taking the Fox News Channel and its stories seriously. This would, of course,  include stories like the ACORN scandal and the opinions of former Obama “Green Jobs” czar Van Jones who resigned amidst relevations relating to his signature on a petition endorsing a 9/11 conspiracy theory. Senator [...]

Hostile Rhetoric Sours Reform Debate

Aug 16th, 2009
by James Kane.
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On his trip to Montana this week, President Obama reiterated the tired, partisan notion faulting already heavily-regulated  insurance companies for the problems in the health care system. Nonetheless, he expects the American people to believe that he, and the rabidly out-of touch U.S. House “leadership“, intend to let people keep their current health care coverage if they wish to do so. Instead [...]

Follow-up: Washington Post Diminishes its Credibility Further.

Aug 6th, 2009
by James Kane.
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This very blog mere days ago noted that the real scandal surrounding the “Mouthpiece Theatre” video entitled “Menage a Stella Artois” wasn’t what was said about the present U.S. Secretary of State, but, rather, the double standard of the contemporary American Left when it comes to humor. At that time, it was known that the [...]

Leftward Opposition to Criticizing Democratic Officials Threatens Their Congressional Majority

Aug 2nd, 2009
by James Kane.
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A new week brought a new episode of The Washington Post’s “Mouthpiece Theatre” Friday. In a time when newspapers are waning, features such as this Milbank/Cillizza collaboration provide a refreshing perspective on humorous news commentary. These web savvy WaPo contributors routinely skewer the left and right with their biting commentary. The series, as the name [...]

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