Palin's retweet on 'don't ask' raises questions (AP)

2012: Palin Out Of The Closet On Gay Rights?
Typically, it’s the inane and often incoherent ramblings that former 1/2 term Alaska Gov. and GOP superstar Sarah Palin tweets that makes news. This time it’s what she’s re-tweeted that has people re-thinking where she stands on a social issue still dear to many on the Far Right. On Monday, Palin relayed a comment posted by gay conservative pundit Tammy Bruce, who was expressing her frustrations with the smoldering bits of GOP opposition ...

As they beat a retweet...
As they beat a retweet... Via Ann Althouse, I learned that CNN is all atwitter over Sarah Palin's retweet of Tammy Bruce's pro-gay Twitter: Normally, it's what Sarah Palin tweets that makes news. This time it's what she has re-tweeted. The former Alaska Governor Monday relayed a comment from gay conservative pundit Tammy Bruce, who was expressing her criticism over continued Republican opposition to the Don't Ask Don't Tell Military policy that won congressional Repeal late last month. Now th...

A Few Brief Thoughts on a Sarah Palin ReTweet
As you can tell from my previous post about the USS Enterprise situation a Palin ReTweet of one of my Tweets seems to have become another story unto itself. I’ve been getting tons of emails asking me to expand a bit on what I think the RT means. So, in this post I’m going to expound briefly on what I think Governor Palins’ intention was and my assessment of her in this context. For those who don’t Tweet, a little explanation-when I tweet something other people on Tw...

Sarah Palin Tammy Bruce Retweet Reveals A Pro-Gay Stance?
Sarah Palin stirred the Twittersphere Monday evening when she retweeted a pro-gay message by Lesbian conservative commentator Tammy Bruce concerning the "hypocrisy" of homophobic and anti-gay actions. "But this hypocrisy is just truly too much. Enuf already--the more someone complains about the homos the more we should look under their bed," Bruce wrote Monday, reportedly about the dismissal of U.S. Navy Captain Owen Honors, following the release of a series of Controversial videos made aboard...

Retweet Of The Day - Sarah Palin
Today the Quislings at GOProud are proclaiming Sarah Palin as a supporter of LGBT rights because yesterday she re-tweeted a comment on DADT by nutjob radio host Tammy Bruce. GOProud remains silent, however, on this passage from Palin's latest book: "When it comes to raising good citizens, all 'lifestyle choices' are not equal." Yeah, she's a real fucking hero. (BTW, the format of this tweet is odd because Tammy Bruce has blocked me from seeing her Twitter stream.) Labels: GOProud, kapos, Quisl...

Navy Investigation Over Lewd Videos Expands To Offender's Superiors
In response to the revelation that U.S. Navy Captain Owen Honors produced a series of lewd videos while serving as the executive officer on board the U.S.S. Enterprise, the Navy has cashiered him. And swiftly at that: 48 hours after the videos went viral on the Internet, Honors was relieved of duty, despite the fact that the Enterprise's departure for Afghanistan was imminent. But that shouldn't be the end of the story. As the executive officer, Honors was merely second-in-command at the time ...

"it wouldnt be a Republican majority if they werent taking an African-Americans voting rights away"
From David Dayen of Firedoglake, whose election coverage I enjoyed, comes what may be the first Race Card played during the Boehner era (emphasis mine): The new House of Representatives will be sworn in at noon today. We have a pretty good sense of their schedule of events for the first few weeks before the State of the Union address, and because the Senate is leaving town (another brilliant Democratic tactical decision), they will have Congress all to themselves. First we’ll have the ado...

Christie in 2012?
Posted by John at 2:14 PM This Zogby Poll is a couple of days old, but I didn't see it until today. It matches up leading Republican Presidential contenders against Barack Obama. The results are fairly predictable. At this stage, polls like this one are mostly a Referendum on the Incumbent, and in general, the Republicans fare slightly better or worse based on name recognition. However, as you will see, there are two notable exceptions; click to enlarge: Based on name recognition, Sarah Palin u...

DADT: The Aftermath
As expected, Congress voted to Repeal the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy concerning Homosexuals serving openly in the Military and President Obama signed the Repeal into law. Despite a lot of misgivings and reasons for leaving the policy in place, some of which I made here here, Congress has commanded the entire Department of Defense to implement a new personnel policy—even as our Military fights two wars. This change will not be without repercussions. I have no special crystal ball, but h

Boehner: 'Welcome to the people's house'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. John Boehner, newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives, pledged Wednesday to work to "give government back to the people." "Hard work and tough decisions will be required of the 112th Congress," Boehner said. "No longer can we fall short. No longer can we kick the can down the road." Voters on Nov. 2 "humbled us," reminding lawmakers "just how temporary the privilege of serving is," Boehner said. "They have reminded us that everything here is on...

Barber: DADT Repeal a Plot by "Tambourine-Playing Peaceniks" to Weaken US Military
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Romney, Brown to appear on The View next month
BOSTON (AP) — The women of “The View” are getting a double dose of Massachusetts Republicans next month. Former and possibly future Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney will appear on the ABC morning Talk Show Feb. 1. That’s the paperback Release Date for his book, “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.” Meanwhile, Sen. Scott Brown will appear Feb. 21 to coincide with the release of his memoirs, “Against All Odds.” Romney served as Massachuset...

Sarah Palin On Twitter Hints At Support Of DADT Repeal, Gay Rights
Conservative radio host and proud Lesbian Tammy Bruce joined the discussion about Navy Capt. Owen Honors and his controversially homophobic videos shown to his Navy crew, by tweeting, “But this hypocrisy is just truly too much. Enuf already-the more someone complains about the homos the more we should look under their bed.” Sarah Palin, who has not spoken out on the issue of “don’t ask don’t tell” or any gay issue really, re-tweeted Bruce’s messag...

Everyone's all atwitter at the Sarah Palin re-tweet of a pro-gay tweet.
"I think @SarahPalinUSA RT my tweet is her first comment on DADT, treatment of gays & attempts to marginalize us-thank you Governor." The original tweet, from Tammy Bruce, was: But this hypocrisy is just truly too much. Enuf already--the more someone complains about the homos the more we should look under their bed ...

Sarah Palin, Tammy Bruce Anti-DADT Tweet: Announcement or Trial Balloon
Sarah Palin forwarded a message to hundreds of thousands of her followers from conservative Talk Show host, Tammy Bruce (above). The message, in the context of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” that Palin re-tweeted: “But this hypocrisy is just truly too much. Enuf already-the more someone complains about the homos the more we should look under their bed,” Is this a trial balloon, a big mistake, or something else? Palin’s sometimes uses unconventional or high-tech...

Going rogue, where rogue equals shallow
Posted by Paul at 3:13 PM Sarah Palin has "re-tweeted" a message from Tammy Bruce about the Repeal of DADT. The message Palin re-tweeted was this: "But this hypocrisy is just truly too much. Enuf already-the more someone complains about the homos the more we should look under their bed." It is comforting to see a potential top-tier Presidential Candidate give voice (without critical comment) to such deep thinking about an issue pertaining to our National Security. I would like to believe that ...

Liberty Counsel: Tambourine-Playing Peaceniks Have Infected The Military
(Via - Right Wing Watch) Labels: Bigotry, DADT, douchenozzles, Liberty Counsel, Matt Barber, religion New! Share this on Facebook: Share ...

EPA board stops Shell's Arctic clean air permits
Source: Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Native and conservation groups have succeeded in challenging clean air permits granted to Shell Oil to drill exploration wells in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas. Numerous groups alleged that Shell's permits granted by the Environmental Protection Agency would allow the company to emit tons of pollutants into the Arctic environment from a drill ship and support vessels. The federal Environmental Appeals Board reviewed the permits and last week fo...

Political Circus: Roseanne blasts Palin
Washington (CNN) - Politics is serious business, but not all of the time. From the halls of Congress to the Campaign Trail to the international stage, there's always something that gets a laugh or a second glance. Roseanne Barr - comedian, author, Political Activist and former star of the hit television Sitcom "Roseanne" - took shots at former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during an interview about her new book on ABC's "Nightline" on Tuesday....

Palin Reportedly Plans Trip to the Holy Land
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is planning a trip to the Holy Land sometime this spring, New York Post columnist Cindy Adams reports. Palin’s Jerusalem visit will occur before the April 29 Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, presumably to avoid the international media’s obsession with British royalty, the Page Six gossiper says. You must login to comment. The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intolerance, excessive government control of our lives, and attempts to mono...

Young named chair of House Indian and Native Affairs subcommittee
U.S. Rep. Don Young has been named chairman of the House's Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, a newly established subcommittee under the House Natural Resources Committee, according to a Press Release from Alaska's congressman. Oversight and legislative responsibilities for Indian and Alaska Native matters were previously handled by the full committee. "After much discussion with Chairman Hastings on this issue, I am very pleased that he chose to establish this new subcommittee so...

Photo of the day: A changing of the guard
LOVE it (Via @ BrentTeichman ). Na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye. Here’s what that spot looked like a little later on. Michelle Malkin liveblogged the official changing of the guard (and gavel - video of that below ) festivities here . In other great 112th Congress news, Rep. Renee Ellmers (NC-2) has a new Facebook page and Twitter account. If you’re on one or the other (or both) make sure to “like” her Facebook page to receive updates, and follow her on Twitter ...

TRENDING: Palin re-tweet raises questions
(CNN) - Normally, it’s what Sarah Palin tweets that makes news. This time though it’s what she has re-tweeted. The former Alaska Governor Monday relayed a comment from gay conservative pundit Tammy Bruce, who was expressing her criticism over continued Republican opposition to the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Military policy that won congressional Repeal late last month. "But this hypocrisy is just truly too much. Enuf already-the more someone complains about the homo...

Michele Bachmann, Tea Party darling, for president in 2012?
 Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann is being suspiciously quiet about her presidential aspirations in 2012. However, Bachmann, a Tea Party darling, will be traveling to Iowa later this month for a Fundraiser with a key conservative anti-tax group. Many see the move as a signal that Bachmann is positioning herself for a run at the GOP presidential nomination in 2012. "She's taken nothing off the table. She wants to travel and speak to people. We can't have another four years of Presi...

Murkowski and Young Sworn In. Here We Go Again
~Lisa Murkowski and husband Verne Martell when she declared her write-in candidacy. Today, Lisa Murkowski was sworn in for her second full term as U.S. Senator. She was escorted to the swearing in by Murkowski the Elder (Also known as Murkowski the Lesser). Frank the Bank who gave her the seat when he left to become the second-worst Governor ever, today gave her a kiss on the cheek. Husband Verne Martell upgraded her rubber “Fill it in, Write it in” wrist band from the campaign to...