In Defense of Newt – Part 2

Posted by Bob Lord Well, 17 comments later, I figured I’d go for an encore. We can’t agree all the time, right? And, I’ll confess that my wife agrees with most of your comments. Here’s my second run at it: There is a legitimate connection between morality and legality, by which I mean conduct that’s … Read more

In Defense of Newt

Posted by Bob Lord This one has the potential to piss off both progressive and conservative readers, so here goes. I’m hearing progressives lambaste Newt Gingrich for his multiple divorces, infidelity, and the statements of an obviously bitter ex-spouse. I not only find it wrong, I find it stupid, as we progressives absolutely blow an … Read more

Half Truths About the American Dream

Posted by Bob Lord Most of us recognize that the constant talk by Republicans and Democrats alike of America being the country of unlimited opportunity — where anyone who works hard can succeed financially — is mainly jingoistic crap. Perhaps it had merit 60 years ago, but not today. We’re not first in the world … Read more

Why I Find Mitt’s False Empathy Revolting (I Think)

Posted by Bob Lord   [Note: I actually wrote this before seeing AZBlueMeanie’s post, but having seen it, am happy pile on]   My gut reaction to Mitt Romney is and always has been that he’s a lying piece of shit. Although I easily could put support that same view objectively, truth is that there’s … Read more