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Born to Politics: Our American Road Trip to Tomorrow
By James Grady - Politics DailyAll politics is personal. There is no magic line between "us" and some "them." We're all in this together and politics is how we get things done. Ever since the Greeks invented the concept of politics as what occurs in our public space, ambitious leaders have claimed that their opponents were "playing politics" and for that reason, we should ... you got it: "Trust me." Right. If someone tells you that politics is the problem and they are a some magic "non-political" solution, hold onto your wallet, hold onto your vote, hold onto your children. I'll leave it to academics to argue over when ...
'War on Drugs' Gives Way to the Dangerous New Face of Narco-Politics
By James Grady - Politics DailyA shotgun blast of news this year shredded what most Americans believe about what used to be called the "war on drugs" -- that it was being fought to curb what were seen as simply criminal enterprises. Instead, it left us all facing the new dangers of narco-politics, whether it is cartels challenging governments and attacking social institutions, capitalizing on corruption, or involvement in the drug trade by terrorist groups. As a veteran California law enforcement officer told Politics Daily: "What we're seeing in Mexico is cartels as new 'state making' agencies." That's politics, even if, ...
In Nod to Prostitution Scandal, David Vitter Admits to 'Serious Sins'
By Tom Kavanagh - Politics DailyIn a candidates' debate Wednesday, Louisiana Sen. David Vitter alluded to his involvement in a prostitution scandal when he admitted committing "serious sins." Vitter, a Republican whose telephone number appeared in the phone records of the "D.C. Madam" in 2007, added that the "strong forgiveness" he received since the revelation has allowed him to carry on and seek reelection, the Hill newspaper reported. "Obviously, I've stumbled in my marriage," Vitter said. "And obviously, I've committed serious sins, which I've talked about in the past. Having come through that experience and received ...
'D.C. Madam' Commits Suicide?
By David Knowles - Politics DailyFrom Tarpon Springs, Florida, a sad turn:Police were called to the home of DC Madam Deborah Jeane Palfrey's mother on Thursday to investigate her apparent suicide. Police have confirmed that the dead person is Palfrey who was 52. Palfrey was dubbed "The DC Madam" by the national media after her arrest for allegedly running an upscale call girl ring in the nation's capitol. Police are investigating. Two weeks ago, a federal jury found Palfrey guilty on charges of racketeering and money laundering related to a thinly-veiled escort business. Among the powerful on her client list was Louisiana ...
Where's Spitzer's Standing Ovation?
By Abby Tonsing - Politics DailyLest we forget (and I'm talking to you, GOP), fellow whoremonger David Vitter, Republican Senator from Louisiana, had some fun with prostitutes and was named as a client in the D.C. Madam scandal.Vitter was not asked to resign. Instead, he got a standing ovation from the GOP.From The Young Turks: ...
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