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Democratic 'Victory' Over Larry Craig is Unsatisfyingnew
We take no pleasure in defending the likes of Senator Craig, but it is even less appetizing to contemplate a society where important law enforcement activities are under-resourced while people are arrested and prosecuted for crimes as thin and unproven as this one.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
09-07-2007 |
Commentary
But I Play One on TVnew
Can democracy survive another election, or will absurdity win?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
05-18-2007 |
Commentary
Warming to Gorenew
Al Gore may not be a candidate yet, but he is already showing the kind of leadership skills that many in this country are absolutely desperate to see in the White House.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
03-23-2007 |
Commentary
President Obama?new
It may be an extraordinary idea, but that's what we need.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
03-09-2007 |
Commentary
Movin' (the Primary) On Upnew
When nominees are chosen for both the Republican and Democratic parties, it will be comforting to know that California voters had a say in getting them to the convention.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
02-23-2007 |
Commentary
The Shadow Puppeteernew
What is now clear in the Plame case is that "Scooter" Libby was only doing the bidding of the vice president and was not a lone cowboy working in the shadows.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
02-16-2007 |
Commentary
GOP vs. GOPnew
As we continue to suffer the spectacle of one Republican leader flailing desperately in Washington to solve a crisis of his own making, an elected GOP leader in California is at least showing another side to his political party.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
01-12-2007 |
Commentary
Meet the New Bossesnew
Only the newly elected Congress can stop Bush and his troop surge -- the bad news is that Democratic members of both houses have shown little appetite to do this.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
01-05-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: war in iraq, 2006elect
Bursting the Bush Bubblenew
If last year was like a trip into The Twilight Zone, 2007 could easily be more of the same.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
01-05-2007 |
Commentary
War Without Endnew
It's hard to define the beginning of wars these days, what with the notion of actually declaring war having gone the way of rumble seats, church-key can openers and TRS-80 computers.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
11-28-2006 |
Commentary
The Wailing of Whipped Weaselsnew
For at least one gleeful inebriate, forgive and forget are not on the post-election menu.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
11-17-2006 |
Commentary
Winning Uglynew
Unfortunately, "the issues" are too damn boring to a large number of otherwise disinterested voters -- sleaze sells, and it wins elections.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
10-27-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: 2006elect
The Clinton Challengenew
Democrats should do like Bill and confront right-wing hits head on.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
10-06-2006 |
Commentary
Fit to Printnew
Late last month, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger did his part for free speech by signing a new law that makes it illegal for college newspapers in the state to be censored -- or for student journalists to be punished for simply exercising free speech.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
09-15-2006 |
Commentary
The Fear Votenew
National security has long been the president’s favorite subject, and the Karl Rove political machine seems to believe that one more trip to the well of fear might turn things around for this president.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
09-08-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: 2006elect
