OK, I’ll play along. According to the polls, the guesses, the conventional wisdom, the money and the low-down, scandal-mongering, hyper-partisan, yellow-dog press, we now know who’s going to win that all-important August 2015 presidential election. I’m sure you know that this election is a rather unusual one in American politics because it doesn’t take place… Continue reading The August Election
Category: Foreign Policies
And On Your Left…
With so much of the interesting political maneuvering happening on the right, we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that there will be Democratic debates in the fall, and they could be just as interesting as the Republican candidate-a-thons. While Hillary Clinton still leads in every match-up with one or the other GOP candidate, she’s… Continue reading And On Your Left…
Afraid of Rubio? They All Scare Me.
Ooohhh! Scary!!! Yes, The New York Times reported last week that many Democrats are most afraid of a presidential match-up between Hillary and…Marco Rubio. Scary!!! And why? Because…he has a story! Scary!!! And he’s good looking. And he’s a good speaker. And he’s Hispanic and his father came here from Cuba and he won big… Continue reading Afraid of Rubio? They All Scare Me.
The Foreign Policy Election
First it was Jeb Bush. Now it’s Marco Rubio. For other Republicans, it’s all about Hillary Clinton and Benghazi. Meanwhile, Scott Walker has tripped over his own feet while discussing the world and Chris Christie, who has something to say about everything, has little to say yet on foreign affairs. Why is this important? Because… Continue reading The Foreign Policy Election
Major ISIS Leader Killed in US Special Forces Raid
Another win for America. Another win for the president many Republicans say is “soft on terrorism.” Islamic State senior commander, Abu Sayyaf, was killed and his wife captured in Syria during a raid by U.S. Special Forces, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said. The operation in eastern Syria was authorized by President Barack Obama, according to… Continue reading Major ISIS Leader Killed in US Special Forces Raid
All Eyes On Israel
We’re going to need our mucking boots today because we’re going to wade into the Middle East. Until now, I have assiduously avoided all mention of the region because it’s messy and confusing and controversial and, quite frankly, my ideas have, shall we say, evolved over time. But the events of the day are far… Continue reading All Eyes On Israel
John Kerry: “Substantial Progress” Made in Iran Nuclear Talks
It’s Saturday, so I’m going to do what I can to upset a few Republicans. Here’s one story that is sure to achieve that goal – according to US Secretary of State, there is “substantial progress” being made in the Iran nuclear talks. Watch Republicans flip out on this good news! The United States and… Continue reading John Kerry: “Substantial Progress” Made in Iran Nuclear Talks
Elected, Perchance to Govern?
Mitch McConnell, moderate. I thought I’d never see that characterization, but after last week’s embarrassing, incompetent, dangerous gambit the House Republicans played, he’s looking like the only GOP adult in the room. John Boehner seems to have lost his caucus and is now dependent on the far right to dictate what gets done in the… Continue reading Elected, Perchance to Govern?
Top Black Democrats will Skip Netanyahu’s Republican Speech
All Democrats in Congress should be preparing to skip this speech. Doing so has nothing to do with Israel or the relationship that country has with America, skipping the speech will however emphasize the blatant disrespect shown by Boehner and his Republican party, and the disrespect Netanyahu is showing apparently has for the American political… Continue reading Top Black Democrats will Skip Netanyahu’s Republican Speech
EXCLUSIVE: MITT ROMNEY OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR PRESIDENT IN 2016
As seen on America The Not So Beautiful By Mike Caccioppoli This is a very exciting day at America The Not So Beautiful as Mitt Romney has chosen this blog to formally announce that he will be running for President in 2016. He told me that he hopes the third time is the charm and… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: MITT ROMNEY OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR PRESIDENT IN 2016
The Pendulum Swings Both Ways
It took about 35 years, but the Republican Party is just where it wants to be. They have a Congressional majority and are flush with the optimism of a political movement that they believe has broad popular support. They are looking forward to perhaps winning the presidency in 2016 and finally being able to… Continue reading The Pendulum Swings Both Ways
Barack: Hack Attack Lacks Tact, but Raoul Is Cool
As I said before, it really doesn’t feel like the holidays, and with the events of the past week I would guess that others are wondering where the spirit went. Or when it’s really going to arrive. The Sony hacking is certainly a wake-up call for anyone who doubts the severity of our online, privacy-free,… Continue reading Barack: Hack Attack Lacks Tact, but Raoul Is Cool