Jeff Musall
Living in Hillsboro, OR
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Published Content: 388
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On AC since: 09.18.05
Bio:
I love to write...and I love to write about things I have a passion for. I am someone very concerned for the future of democracy, and that concern is reflected in my writings.
I love to write...and I love to write about things I have a passion for. I am someone very concerned for the future of democracy, and that concern is reflected in my writings.
Education/Experience:
some college
some college
Motto:
Rest in reason, move in passion-Khalil Gibran
Rest in reason, move in passion-Khalil Gibran
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The show that has worldwide appeal adds another unique and talented performance.
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/5/2009 | Read more »
Determined to oppose everything even to the point of laughable lunacy, the right is ranting about efficient light bulbs.
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
Sarah Palin announces she is quitting as governor, what's behind the curtain?
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
It's amazing, those who believe some of the most outlandish mythologies are the first to deny real knowledge.
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Never have so few done so little for so many for so much money...
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
The Vermont independent is at the fore of real health care reform, and you can help.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/20/2009 | Read more »
With everything going on around the world the most powerful factor may yet prove to be the people.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/17/2009 | Read more »
The Republican Party has been accused of moving right lately. I think it's just that the base is being exposed.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/13/2009 | Read more »
It's amazing how many of those who oppose single payer health care don't actually know what it is....
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/10/2009 | Read more »
Possibly the best player tennis has ever seen gets a missing win, Kuznetsova gets her second Grand Slam win.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/7/2009 | Read more »
It seems some on the right think ACORN stands for the devil incarnate, out to eliminate the American way and destroy capitalism while corrupting America's virgin youth and eating kittens.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/6/2009 | Read more »
Ed Schultz, long-time radio host and new MSNBC personality, is a great advocate for workers.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/6/2009 | Read more »
Sounds like a partisan contradiction, but does it have merit?
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/6/2009 | Read more »
The popular simulation game that allows gamers to be gods knocks down a barrier.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/6/2009 | Read more »
Make civil unions the legally recognized form, let marriage be cermonial.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/31/2009 | Read more »
Pushing fear was a huge part of the Bush Administration, and continues today - what are conservatives so afraid of?
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/31/2009 | Read more »
The conservative movement is bereft of ideas and adrift.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/31/2009 | Read more »
Every time a non-hard right judge gets nominated, the right cries about "activist judges." In truth, they mean any judge that doesn't follow their narrow ideology.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/26/2009 | Read more »
Using school time for proselytizing religion is wrong, no matter how it's cloaked.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/24/2009 | Read more »
It seems those at the top of the last Administration thought of themselves as holy warriors.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/23/2009 | Read more »
From time to time I will offer up a take on things I'd love to see.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/13/2009 | Read more »
Much has been said about the beauty of the Oregon Coast and Cascades, for good reason. Now learn about the dry side of the state.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/11/2009 | Read more »
The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life released the results of a poll that indicates the most likely to favor torture are the most religious in America.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/9/2009 | Read more »
"Stay Home" is the advice given if you feel sick -great, if you can get the time off!
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/9/2009 | Read more »
As part of the Oregon Sesquicentennial Fim Festval, the two famed directors took part in a sort of "fireside chat."
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/3/2009 | Read more »
A Father's Day Poem
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/30/2009 | Read more »
Ah, Texas....wanting to leave the union, eh?
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/27/2009 | Read more »
The right wing fearmongers have been losing traction when it comes to scaring us about gay marriage, so now they are making us think the internationals are coming after our children.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/26/2009 | Read more »
The president already regarded as one of the worst in history now looks more and more like the leader of a cabal of criminals.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/23/2009 | Read more »
Online, in person, any venue, any time....Joe, let's get it on!
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/14/2009 | Read more »
Americans around the country are going to prove that yes, indeed - you can fool some of the people all of the time.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/14/2009 | Read more »
The God of the major monotheistic religions is often called "our father." What kind of Papa is he, anyway?
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Many on the right accuse progressives of fomenting class warfare. What they don't say is that the war has been going on for decades, and they started it.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Submitted for the poetry challenge.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/6/2009 | Read more »
Why shouldn't we have a top wage that is tied to the bottom wage? And if one goes up, shouldn't the other?
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/5/2009 | Read more »
Earth Day 2009 should be about getting back on track, and reversing destructive environmental policies.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/1/2009 | Read more »
Showing once again that you can fool some of the people all of the time, "Average Joe's and Jane's" rally to defend the top tier against imagined tyranny.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/29/2009 | Read more »
Called the "best show on television" more than once, Sci-Fi's Battlestar Galactica aired a truly grand finale on Friday.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
American conservatives have set up camp as obsructionists and nay-sayers. What will they do if the economy does turn around soon?
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/21/2009 | Read more »
The best bill for rebuilding the middle class in years is being introdeuced, and Republicans are deadset against it - of course!
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/9/2009 | Read more »
On a person's meetup greeting I read the words, "looking for logical Republicans." Sounds like a job for Indiana Jones.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/9/2009 | Read more »
It certainly isn't news that even though religion has failed, at every attempt, to solve the world's problems when it is a governing force, calls for theocracy and "bringing god back" continue.
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
Conservatives are miffed. Sure, one could expect them to be, so much of their "system" has been thoroughly debunked. But the hatred seems viceral, and beyond the pale.
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
At times petulant, always defensive, and frequently off the wall, President Bush ends his final week in the White House.
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/19/2009 | Read more »
Cannot Israel see that the hard hammer of overwhelming military might can strike the hand that holds it just as hard?
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/12/2009 | Read more »
On the red carpet before the Golden Globes Miley Cyrus joined other Deity favored celebs in claiming God as the reason for their success.
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/11/2009 | Read more »
It's the dawn of a New Year, and time for a random look back.
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
The most divisive VP candidate since - well, Dick Cheney - has some ideas geared to image improvement.
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/28/2008 | Read more »
A note about my father, who died on November 28th.
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/25/2008 | Read more »
OK, so now there is a show about some of the rich dipping down and mingling among the little people for a few days....
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/7/2008 | Read more »
What does this "holiday" say about us?
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/30/2008 | Read more »
Any company deemed to be "too big to fail" needs to either be broken up or nationalized.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
In an election otherwise mostly positive, the continued discrimination by ballot was a black eye.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
Now I know why "Dancing with the Rednecks" isn't a show.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/17/2008 | Read more »
Perhaps one of the most important contributions an Obama presidency will add to the American story is the judiciary.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/9/2008 | Read more »
The world can breathe a sigh of relief, Neo-Conservatism no longer dominates America!
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/4/2008 | Read more »
Conservative Pundit Pat Buchanan makes that call.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/4/2008 | Read more »
The diminished yet still dangerous Christian Right is going all-out in California to deny equal rights.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/2/2008 | Read more »
I have a feeling many conservatives are so disgusted by their leadership that, although they won't admit it, will be voting for Obama.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/19/2008 | Read more »
Truth is, he wants to end it.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/18/2008 | Read more »
The once vaunted conservative movement is on the verge of becoming virtually irrelevant thanks to enough Americans becoming aware of what it truly is.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/11/2008 | Read more »
The idiocy of trickle down economics and the Robber Baron bubbles produced have put us in a corner. The bill agreed upon leaves much to be desired, but is probably the best that can be done in the current climate. Is that good?
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/5/2008 | Read more »
The fact that such an obviously misinformed person is so close to the presidency should alarm everyone.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/5/2008 | Read more »
Sarah Palin proved that cramming can get you through a test. I was hoping for more.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/2/2008 | Read more »
The crisis that many seem to have just discovered has been brewing for decades.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/21/2008 | Read more »
Will the pick hailed as brilliant actually prove the undoing of the fundamentalist power in America?
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/20/2008 | Read more »
Oh, the RIghties are losing it, claiming Obama called Sarah Gump a pig...
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/9/2008 | Read more »
Some things just need to be passed along..
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/7/2008 | Read more »
The Coward of Connecticut is trying to educate Caribou Barbie before someone actually asks her a question.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/7/2008 | Read more »
The underlying currents driving the credit crisis run much deeper.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/7/2008 | Read more »
What a non-descript sea of sameness.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/2/2008 | Read more »
What was destined to be a less-than-inspiring Republican National Convention has been pushed off stage by Gustav.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/1/2008 | Read more »
John McCain knows that to touch real issues is a death sentence to his campaign. But does he have to be so blatantly negative?
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/24/2008 | Read more »
What is happening here? Why is the first forum with both presidential candidates at a church?
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/16/2008 | Read more »
The president that lied America into invading Iraq and the apologist for those lies who wants to be president are in no position to be critical.
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/14/2008 | Read more »
Once again it's time to drag conservatives, kicking and screaming notwithstanding, into the future.
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/7/2008 | Read more »
Now that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has essentially endorsed Obama's plan to end the Iraq occupation, what will the neo-cons come up with?
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/30/2008 | Read more »
EIizabeth Dole actually had the gall to propose naming an AIDS relief bill after Jesse Helms!
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/16/2008 | Read more »
Our wonderful president lifts executive order restricting offshore drilling. I say Dems should agree, with additions.
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/14/2008 | Read more »
Damn Pinochio, always wanting to be a "real boy!"
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/7/2008 | Read more »
When the principal of an elementary school decided to remove the pledge from year-end ceremonies, most local parents were fine. The case did set off quite a storm around the blogoshpere, though.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/24/2008 | Read more »
Regardless of what the conservative mouthpieces are screeching, there is no supply crisis driving the high prices.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/22/2008 | Read more »
I was somewhat hesitant about writing this, but I think there are some important questions that need to be asked.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/15/2008 | Read more »
You know, I would love to find one subject or policy that today's conservatives have right -trouble is, I can't!
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/8/2008 | Read more »
Always one to look for someone else to blame, Mr. Bush has now decided that rising unemployment last month is due to kids looking for summer jobs.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/7/2008 | Read more »
The Democratic primary race isn't going to the convention - it is ending Friday.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/4/2008 | Read more »
Barack Obama wins enough delegates to claim the Democratic Party nomination.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/3/2008 | Read more »
We all know the Adam and Eve myth. But how do you see Eve? Representative of the fall of humanity? It's time you took a new look.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/1/2008 | Read more »
While the assertion sounds insane to most of us, it isn't in conflict with evangelical ideals.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/26/2008 | Read more »
NASA scores one on the plus side, successfully landing the Mars Phoenix probe.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/25/2008 | Read more »
Reverend Wright, John Hagee, Rod Parsley - Pastor problems are a big part of the campaigns in the 2008 elections. What's the biggest problem with all of this?
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/25/2008 | Read more »
Still hold the illusion that George W. Bush was actually elected president? You need to see this documentary.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/25/2008 | Read more »
America should raise the driving age to 18, and lower the drinking age to 18. Why? There are compelling reasons to consider both.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/24/2008 | Read more »
Oregon is the only state in America that is completely vote-by-mail, so many of us did it days ago. It's a great way to vote, as long as you trust your state leaders.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/20/2008 | Read more »
I had the privilege of being part of the huge crowd that got to hear Barack Obama at Portland's Waterfront Park Sunday. It was a truly memorable and inspiring event.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/19/2008 | Read more »
Barack Obama is the first candidate in decades not under the heavy yoke of corporate money. If the American people wish to embrace positive change, Obama is it.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/18/2008 | Read more »
The right likes to throw out comments about how bad "socialized" medicine is. Tell me, what would you prefer?
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/18/2008 | Read more »
Two posts are floating around the internet looking at real values and how they are actually liberal.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/11/2008 | Read more »
It depends on your perspective, I suppose....
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/4/2008 | Read more »
One candidate is wanting more than sound bite choices and non-issue attacks. He wants voters to think about what really matters. Is he asking too much?
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/28/2008 | Read more »
One of the many reasons it is so important to vote, and to vote correctly.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/20/2008 | Read more »
Gump told us "stupid is as stupid does." Well, by that definition, one thing a "stupid" person does is consistently vote against themselves and their families.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/20/2008 | Read more »
Some thoughts on the column/email circulating around the internet.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/13/2008 | Read more »
You know, I don't care if it is a naked woman or Bush in a latex girly suit or an alien coming to reprogram him. I do care that this war criminal is allowed to stay in office.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
We are looking for ways to ease the "pain at the pump." Some have suggested drilling everywhere, damn the consequences. The real solutions are renewables. To ease the transition we need to look conservation too.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/10/2008 | Read more »
The right looks at the very real need for universal health care in America and decries it as "socialism." And then they rally to support 18B in tax breaks for Exxon and a bail-out of Bear Stearns.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/7/2008 | Read more »
A paradox for McCain is that he is unlikely to win without Bush family support. And he is unlikely to win because of George Bush. Is Jeb the bridge?
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/6/2008 | Read more »
There has been more than a little crying about the fact that so-called "Super Delegates" will be the votes that push one of the Democratic candidates over the top. Here is why it's a good idea.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/6/2008 | Read more »
There is a question that always hounds me, and that is how can anyone who isn't extremely rich or a theocrat vote for today's Republican Party?
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/2/2008 | Read more »
Apparently there are some that are angered by what they consider "blasphemy" in the movies and they want their brand of censorship, damn it!
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/30/2008 | Read more »
We hear all the time about morality, and those who claim to have it. What is it, and how does it differ in the context of political outlook?
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/30/2008 | Read more »
In the race for the Democratic nomination the Clinton campaign has, in my opinion, gone too far and needs to be stopped Barack Obama is the candidate that can beat the Republican menace.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/29/2008 | Read more »
To hear some tell it, the very thought of more progressive leadership style will bring economic and social disaster. If that's true, why are the cities that are very open about being progressive better places to live?
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/23/2008 | Read more »
There were so many signs the boom would go bust....how is it that it surprised so many, especially the "leaders" who should have taken steps to lessen the effects.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/23/2008 | Read more »
I got a chance to see the Oscar winner for best documentary feature and it is at once compelling and haunting, disgusting and informative. It is a must-see.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/23/2008 | Read more »
Senator Barack Obama will be in Oregon this Friday and Saturday...and damn, I am working!
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/18/2008 | Read more »
That wasn't a typo, I said "President Obama." He has once again demonstrated that he is far more deserving of the title than the thug that currently lives in the White House.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/18/2008 | Read more »
What Eliot Spitzer has been caught doing is reprehensible. He should be ashamed of himself and what he has done to his family. But doesn't the FBI have other things they should be doing?
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/10/2008 | Read more »
The stakes for America are high this year. On one hand, we have the continuation of the last eight years, or the return to some of the eight years before that. Neither one is good enough.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/9/2008 | Read more »
Why is there a tie-in between Clinton, McCain, and voting machines? Should the "military industrial complex" be in charge of counting your vote?
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/9/2008 | Read more »
The turmoil in the airline industry in America has many roots. But problems have been accelerating latey. Is the system too overloaded, and too unregulated?
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/7/2008 | Read more »
Everyone who flies much at all has experienced some level of air turbulence or rough landings. The good news is that the airplanes and pilots almost always handle it.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/3/2008 | Read more »
When the Bush Adminstration is finally removed from power, America and the world can breathe a sigh of relief....we just gotta make it there!
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/3/2008 | Read more »
Some have played the so-called "race card," saying that Obama is drawing strong support from African Americans because he is black. Obama is a great candidate, pure and simple.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/2/2008 | Read more »
Barack Obama grew up in an environment that helped to give him an outlook that will serve him (and the country) well.
By Jeff Musall | Published 3/2/2008 | Read more »
The vote was about as close as could be, 142-139 voting in favor of the recall. Those who voted against her should be slapped upside the head.
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/28/2008 | Read more »
The right loves to champion the "free market" as the solution for all things. Oh, how wrong they are!
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/26/2008 | Read more »
We saw the Republican presidential candidates fall all over themselves in an attempt to convince voters they were the most like Reagan, like that comparison is a good thing....
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/25/2008 | Read more »
Sure, it's a little close to the bone, giving my predictions just a few hours before the show...but what the hell!
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/24/2008 | Read more »
A man who used to have a reputation as a tireless worker for consumer rights and environmental protections is risking that good record.
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/24/2008 | Read more »
It seems that the right, saddened by the realization that they probably won't get to beat on Hillary much longer, set their sights on those of us who dare to hope.
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/21/2008 | Read more »
As it looks more likely that John McCain will be the Republican nominee, he is drawing vitriolic fire from the far right. Why?
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/3/2008 | Read more »
Bush has proposed his budget for fiscal year 2009. It is yet another example of why the most pathetic president in American history is determined to remain so.
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/3/2008 | Read more »
A look at the venerable day through the prism of American politics.
By Jeff Musall | Published 2/1/2008 | Read more »
John Edwards backed out of the presidential race today, after failing to garner large scale support. He did so with class and honor, and good timing. But what's next? Attorney General, I hope!
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/30/2008 | Read more »
President Bush tonight chose to not veer far from the path that has marked his dismal presidency so far. Military tough talk, fear-mongering, scolding Congress, and speaking to issues he has long neglected as if no one noticed.
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
Once ordained by many as the sure nominee of the Republican Party, "America's mayor" is on the edge of elimination...what happened?
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
As George Bush begins the last year of his presidency, what will he focus on? Will he try to seek consensus, and and try to salvage his legacy? Or will he force more confrontations with Congress?
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
2008 is barely underway, and it's already looking like an exciting year for the tennis fan. The Australian Open had something for almost everyone.
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/27/2008 | Read more »
"Nice guys can definitely finish first" T.K. said after winning the race. Indeed, they can. It isn't the first time a relaxed attitude and open personal attitude won the race.
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/20/2008 | Read more »
The Republican Party became it's most succcessful when it was able to integrate various factions into a party with great power that has since devolved to a chaotic, ruderless mess.
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/20/2008 | Read more »
The economy is now the number one issue for Americans. Yes, we should be ashamed of ourselves.
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/12/2008 | Read more »
Well, here it is the 3rd of Jan.....are you keeping your resolutions?
By Jeff Musall | Published 1/3/2008 | Read more »
In today's radio address, Mr. Bush resolved to do things in the New Year that would seem to be a 180 degree reversal.
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/29/2007 | Read more »
One of my least favorite holidays is followed by one of my favorites, New Year's Day.
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/23/2007 | Read more »
In a move that surprised some, Time Magazine named Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin as Person of the Year for 2007.
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/19/2007 | Read more »
I was flipping around the channels this morning and saw that Faux News was running it's Saturday morning BS session, including their segment "Cost of Freedom." Which got me wondering...
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/15/2007 | Read more »
This piece is in response to the misguided and misinformed article mentioned above that for some reason A/C put on the front page of the opinion section, and that writer's response to my comments.
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
In spite of the fact that he essentially had his drum taken from him by American intelligence agencies and the NIE, Mr. Bush holds a press conference to keep the march to war moving ahead.
By Jeff Musall | Published 12/4/2007 | Read more »
My primary motivation for this article is to counter the myriad misconceptions put forth by the American right about Russia and the former Soviet Union.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/28/2007 | Read more »
The United Nations released its annual report ranking nations for livability. This year Iceland took the top spot, usurping Norway, who had held it for six years straight.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/28/2007 | Read more »
American fundamentalism has been the engine behind the Bush machine, enabling the crass, crony takeover of a good part of the American system. That fundamentalism is fueled by the cult of imagined persecution.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/17/2007 | Read more »
No wonder so much of the right is misinformed. Get some news from various reputable sources, then go check out Fox. It's like you slipped through a tear in the space-time continuum.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/10/2007 | Read more »
The Hutto dentention center in Taylor, Texas highlights the worst of American immigrant detention policy.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/6/2007 | Read more »
Many things have been said about the debunked, but still clinged to, "trickle down" economic model. I equate it to a multi-story outhouse.
By Jeff Musall | Published 11/4/2007 | Read more »
Comcast claims that it is moving channels from analog to digital to free up bandwith. Fair enough. But look at what they chose to move, and ask why?
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/30/2007 | Read more »
The fundamentalist right in America, FOX News, and the suspension of truth.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/27/2007 | Read more »
The challenge for the Progressive next year is whether to go completely with their positions, or to move to the middle in order to prevent another Republican disaster.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/16/2007 | Read more »
As we come near the end of the eight year tragedy that the Bush Administration has proven to be, let's look at how Mr. Bush and Mr. Gore are both doing now.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/12/2007 | Read more »
Recent events in Iraq have highlighted the dubious and criminal nature of Blackwater, perhaps the best known of the myriad mercenary corporate entities operating in Iraq. This is a dangerous path to go down.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/7/2007 | Read more »
Some decry the level of discourse in America, saying it has degenerated too far. I don't agree. I actually think it needs to escalate. The issues are too important, and the forces of ignorance are too strong.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/7/2007 | Read more »
With little fanfare, President Bush today vetoed a bill that would expand medical coverage for children. Yes, this is the same man who gave billions to the super rich.
By Jeff Musall | Published 10/3/2007 | Read more »
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has filed suit on behalf of Army soldier Jeremy Hall, an Atheist allegedly harassed by other soldiers, including officers.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/23/2007 | Read more »
Star Simpson, a student at MIT, went to the airport to meet someone. She decided to dress up for the part, apparently. In Boston? This is the same city that freaked out over the "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" lite-brites.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
Moveon.org has been under attack from the likes of Billo, Coulter, and Guliani. I think that who doesn't like you is often a very good measure.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/15/2007 | Read more »
It seems that Bush cronyism has sunk to new lows....some of us aren't surprised, but the sheer unmitigated gall shown is enough to make a person sick.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/14/2007 | Read more »
In his upcoming speech following up on the Petraeus "report," Mr. Bush is feeling emboldened enough to openly admit what his policy has been all along.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
Outgoing Bush appointee Marion Blakely, on her last day, suddenly seems to realize that there are systematic problems. I suppose that's why she will take an overpaid job from which she will lobby the FAA.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
One of the men responsible for the rise of the Evangelical Right and its influence over American politics died today at age 76.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/12/2007 | Read more »
The russian region of Ulanovsk has declared September 12th "Conception Day" in an effort to increase birth rates.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/12/2007 | Read more »
Six years after the September 11th attacks, some thoughts about what has happened since, and what hasn't.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
Those who were easily misled before are about to get fooled again. President Bush believes you can fool some of the people all of the time, and he aims to go to that well once again.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/7/2007 | Read more »
The candidate who is seen by many as the possible second coming of the Reagan Presidency will prove to be more fizzle than pop.
By Jeff Musall | Published 9/6/2007 | Read more »
The Seattle Post-Intellingencer showed courage in the face of scrutiny and fear-mongering and refused an F.B.I. request this past week to publish photos of "suspicious" men taken on a Puget Sound ferry.
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/26/2007 | Read more »
The next "Great Depression" is in the pipeline, caused by idiotic hyper-capitalist policies and short-sighted profit taking.
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/21/2007 | Read more »
Many church services are filled with adult themes - life and death, moral absolutism, hell and punishment, war and devastation, fear and prejudices. Should children be exposed?
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
Is the announced upcoming resignation of Karl Rove a case of a rat abandoning a sinking ship, or is the rat just looking to jump to a new "captain?"
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
Throughout history, major advances are almost always the result of liberal thought. Conservatism, at its best, functions as a braking system so that change doesn't happen to fast. When not kept in check, it becomes something much darker.
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
The progressive activist group Moveon.org has joined with its worldwide partner, Avaaz.org, to stop what the Bush Administration is doing to sabotage climate change initiatives.
By Jeff Musall | Published 8/2/2007 | Read more »
Well, we came through the second Cheney two hour presidency unscathed...but interesting reports are leaking out of the hospital.
By Jeff Musall | Published 7/21/2007 | Read more »
Sicko, by Michael Moore, is the "message movie" of the year - yes, the film definitely says something.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/29/2007 | Read more »
The Motherhood Manifesto is a documentary that every American who does more than give lip service to "family values" must see.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/26/2007 | Read more »
The nation that once promised so much now is at war with its own working classes.
By Jeff Musall | Published 6/17/2007 | Read more »
In an act of bravery exceeding the actions of many in Congress, a bird dropped a doodie on the Commander in Chief. Cheney has been alerted to report to the White House with shotgun.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/24/2007 | Read more »
In a word, yes! A newly emboldened President Bush, the Christian far-right, and those who still cling to neo-con agendas are all itching for a wider war.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
The sometimes controversial filmaker scores again at the Cannes Film Festival
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/21/2007 | Read more »
If you aren't a fan of FOX's Sunday night animations, you don't know what you're missing. Tonight's 5th season finale still has me laughing!
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/20/2007 | Read more »
Breaking from the tradition of former presidents mostly keeping quiet about current ones, Jimmy Carter speaks openly about the failures of the Bush leadership.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/20/2007 | Read more »
There have been some very strong reactions in response to the death of Jerry Falwell. Some positive, most negative. Where do you stand?
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/15/2007 | Read more »
It is more popular and more interesting than American Idol, but few in America see it. "It" is the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/13/2007 | Read more »
The CBS television network dismissed retired Major General John Batiste as a consultant.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/11/2007 | Read more »
The religious right would have you think all the societal ills of the world and the country arise from a lack of faith in their god. The facts say otherwise.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
Good law enforcement combines with a little luck to thwart terror attacks in America.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/8/2007 | Read more »
In the final episode of the All Star series, it's the only couple that had not raced together before that wins it all.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/7/2007 | Read more »
In a somewhat surprising move, a Los Angeles judge actually gives a ruling concerning a celebrity that isn't overly lenient.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/4/2007 | Read more »
Rather than isolate a small group of rowdy anarchists and deal with them, the LAPD decided to go headlong after a crowd of peaceful people.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/3/2007 | Read more »
As predicted, the president today ignored the will of the Congress and the American people and refused to fund troops.
By Jeff Musall | Published 5/1/2007 | Read more »
The short answer is - yes, we are. I firmly believe that if a person in today's world is a down the middle moderate they aren't paying attention. Get informed and pick a side. Hopefully, I can convince you to mine.
By Jeff Musall | Published 4/30/2007 | Read more »
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