David Remer: Current Political EventsCommentary, analysis and context of political events and news.Ashcroft Recuses Himself, Partially.- December 31, 2003 by David Remer Political News & Analysis Announced today, Attorney General Ashcroft is said to be recusing himself from the investigation of the Whitehouse leak of the identity of a CIA operative who happened to be the wife of a much publicized critic of this Administration. However, on MSNBC, a Dept. Of Justice Spokesman said the Justice Department would still remain involved in the investigation though a special prosecutor is now appointed to pursue the investigation. The...http://radio.weblogs.com/0124721/categories/currentPoliticalEvents/2003/12/30.html#a3793 Failed Leadership - Failed Nation- December 23, 2003 by David R. Remer Political News & Analysis These United States, under the Presidency of George W. Bush, with tremendous assistance of dire and challenging times not of his choosing or making, have taken the first major step down the slippery slope toward the end of a great civilization. As Rome bribed the barbarians, only to whet their greed for more, as ancient Greece with its wealth and democracy fell into complacency, apathy, and political expediency, as the Great...http://radio.weblogs.com/0124721/categories/currentPoliticalEvents/2003/12/23.html#a3699 GOP - Corporate Bedfellows and offspring.- December 17, 2003 by David Remer Political News & Analysis In a fascinating article of how things get done in Wa. and how Coporations and GOP bedfellows procreate new ways to get the workers to underwrite and subsidize corporate interests, this NY Times article by MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, is a must read. The gist of it is that as companies consoldate and or go bankrupt and yield their customer base to more successful or larger companies, the company taking up the customer base or buying...http://radio.weblogs.com/0124721/categories/currentPoliticalEvents/2003/12/16.html#a3623 Captured: Good, But So What- December 14, 2003 by David Remer, Political News & Analysis I am very glad for the Iraqi people who suffered under Saddam Hussein. I am glad for the American and allied troops who have sacrificed, and their families, that Saddam's capture will give them a brief moment of satisfaction. But, justice applied to the man, and a modicum of revenge satisfied, little else has changed. The power struggle in Iraq will continue to cost American and allied lives. 'Collateral damage', meaning unintended death and...http://radio.weblogs.com/0124721/categories/currentPoliticalEvents/2003/12/14.html#a3585 Gore Provides Renewed Hope- December 10, 2003 by David Remer - Political News & Analysis I watched C-span's coverage of Al Gore's announcement of endorsement for former Gov. Howard Dean. As my previous writings indicate, I have held out no hope that President Bush could be unseated. Tonight, however, listening to Howard Dean speak prior to Al Gore's statements, (they were together on the same stage), a tingle went up my spine. I listened to a candidate who can and does connect with listeners, a candidate who will...http://radio.weblogs.com/0124721/categories/currentPoliticalEvents/2003/12/10.html#a3481 Economic perspective.- December 8, 2003 by David Remer Political News & Analysis In a NY Times article entitled Employers Balk at New Hiring, Despite Growth By Louis Uchitelle it is reported that the work force grew by only 57,000 jobs last month, only a third of what most forecasters had projected. Folks, a little perspective is needed here. More than 3 million jobs have been lost since the last presidential election. If last month we had created 500,000 jobs, we would have a reason to celebrate, because that would...http://radio.weblogs.com/0124721/categories/currentPoliticalEvents/2003/12/07.html#a3410 Nader testing the waters.- December 3, 2003 Ralph Nader has thrown his influence behind Dennis Kucinich to date. In a CBS News article it is reported that Nader is testing the campaign contribution waters in consideration of a possible run for the Presidency in 2004. Ralph Nader was seen as a spoiler representing the Green Party in the 2000 elections by Democrats. Others have argued that Ralph Nader merely represented the disenchantment of Democratic voters who may not have voted at all if Nader had not run. Ralph Nader has been a...http://radio.weblogs.com/0124721/categories/currentPoliticalEvents/2003/12/03.html#a3332 The President's No-Win Boxes- December 1, 2003 by David Remer - Political News & Analysis The President has boxed himself into some no-win boxes. He can spin and stutter until doomsday but, the pork filled Medicare Bill and the steel tariffs, are boxes with no way out while saving face. Senator John McCain and many other conservative Republicans who believe in the 2000 Republican's platform calling for fiscal restraint and downsizing government are beginning to become quite vocal. Many are now calling for President Bush to..http://radio.weblogs.com/0124721/categories/currentPoliticalEvents/2003/12/01.html#a3319 |