“The Only Hookers Fox WON’T Cover” “The Only Hookers Fox WON’T Cover”
As far as scandals are concerned, the widening investigation into former Rep. Duke Cunningham has got it all. The drumroll, in no specific order: Prostitutes. Poker. The Waterga...
May 8, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Blackout Blackout
Is it possible that George W. Bush didn't know that there are, um, blacks in Brazil? Some have long thought that such a notion -- first aired a couple of years ago-- was an urban ...
May 8, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Goss’d Out Goss’d Out
Pentagon correspondent Jamie McIntyre was just on CNN talking about Porter Goss's suprise resignation as CIA chief. When asked why Goss unexpectedly quit, McIntyre feigned ignoran...
May 5, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Sheriff Joe’s Show Sheriff Joe’s Show
Just what we needed. The flamboyant Joe Arpaio, Sheriff of Maricopa County (the Phoenix area), will now have his deputies start arresting illegal immigrants. More precisely, Sher...
May 5, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Kaiser Kidney Fiasco Kaiser Kidney Fiasco
If the confusion and miserable performance that has resulted from the Republicans' Prescription Drug giveaway to the HMO's and insurance companies wasn't enough to demonstrate the...
May 4, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Sham Reformers Sham Reformers
Yesterday the Washington Post offered a prescient warning about the pathetic lobbying "reform" bill passed by the House 217-213 last night. Democrats tempted to vote for this sh...
May 4, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Thank You Jack, May I Have Another? Thank You Jack, May I Have Another?
To understand what the sham lobbying "reform" bill that the House will likely pass today will do, you need to understand what it won't do. The only reason Congress is talking abou...
May 3, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Ney’s Day is Coming Ney’s Day is Coming
At least one GOP lawmaker is paying attention to L'Affair Abramoff: Ohio Rep. Bob Ney. Time is running out for the former "Mayor of Capitol Hill." Dennis Hastert pushed the Ohio...
May 2, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Walk-outs, Rallies and Other Strategies Walk-outs, Rallies and Other Strategies
In the hours before the kick-off the Day Without Immigrants activities,it feels like today's protests are going to be once again of historicproportions. Here in Los Angeles, the ...
May 1, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation
Bracing for the Immigrant Boycott Bracing for the Immigrant Boycott
Los Angeles is expected to be the epicenter of toay's nationwide "Day Without Immigrants" protests and rallies. Local officials have said they are bracing for a turnout perhaps la...
May 1, 2006 / The Notion / The Nation