Jonathan Miller's Blog, page 413
June 17, 2011
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Wellness
Just in time, here's some Father's Day gift ideas for the health-conscious papa. [Huffington Post]
This is your brain on anesthesia: For the first time, scientists can watch 3-D mapping of the brain as it slips into unconsciousness (and you can see the video too!) [Time]
Does a tendency towards sexting make you more scientifically likely to be a cheater? We're looking at you, Weiner. [NY Times]
The FDA's new changes to sunscreen labeling were introduced this week, after reforms were promised...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Love
The Politics of Love
One of the RP's favorite comedies (and one on many people's lists) about sex, love and relationships is, of course, The 40-Year-Old Virgin. But while for many of us the film is hilarious, the subject matter does elicit sadness and shame for (some) others. An interesting article this week from Psychology Today. Are There Really 40-Year-Old Virgins?
RP readers may have heard yesterday about a recent study of social networking that indicates that, rather than making people...
Jeff Smith: Weiner's Resignation was NOT Inevitable
No, Anthony Weiner's resignation wasn't inevitable.
A majority of general election voters polled in his district didn't want him to resign, and so he probably could've survived the primary, unless further damaging revelations came to light.
Was it "fair" that party leaders pushed him to resign? Depends what the definition of "fair" is. First, Weiner's trailblazing hurt him. Cheating? So passe. Cheating with best friend's wife (as an evangelical Christian pol)? Cheating with hookers (as an...
John Roach: Anthony Weiner & The Depravity of Man
O Lord, deliver me from the man of excellent intention and impure heart: for the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.
T.S. Eliot
Until the news conference of Congressman Anthony Weiner on June 6, 2011, I had not followed the story concerning his twitter account closely. As I watched Congressman Weiner explain his personal failings, I was struck by how many times he was asked by the media why he had done what he had done. To his credit, Congressman Weiner did not...
June 16, 2011
Tomorrow and a Reminder About Fathers' Day at The Recovering Politician
Friday is a big day leading into an even bigger weekend at The Recovering Politician.
If you have been anywhere near electricity today, you know that Anthony Weiner finally announced his resignation from Congress after several days of refusing to do so.
Tomorrow morning, two of our RPs comment on Weiner-gate from very different perspectives: John Roach, a conservative Republican who has served as a Justice on his state's Supreme Court; and former State Senator Jeff Smith, a progressive...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Speed
The Politics of Speed
For those of you who like to drive in style, while also having a more practical option, I present: the best way to mount your bicycle to your Ferrari. [Jalopnik]
Last week you saw a video of an insane Argentinian pilot performing a fly-by 1 meter off the ground. This week we have a video from the perspective of that insane pilot. [Jalopnik]
In NASCAR news, with his win at Pocono this week, Jeff Gordon moved into a tie for 3rd place on NASCAR's all time wins list. He is now ...
TUNE IN TO NO LABELS RADIO: The RP is Interviewing John McCain
RIGHT NOW contributing RP Lisa Borders and the RP are co-hosting the weekly episode of No Labels Radio.
Their primary guest is U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), who will discuss the work being done to forge a bipartisan solution to the nation's fiscal problems.
Click here to tune into the broadcast.
No Labels is a new grassroots movement of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents who are united in the belief that we do not have to give up our labels, merely put them aside to do what's best for A...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Immigration
The Politics of Immigration
Throughout modern history, people have emigrated from their countries of origin (émigrés) and people have immigrated to a second or even third country (immigrants). And then there have been those who have been banished from a country. Your correspondent has always been fascinated by how Great Britain's penal system, between the years 1788 and 1868, was so severe and draconian that their own citizens were routinely and literally sent half way around the world to the ...
The RP: I'm Interviewing John McCain in 2 Hours. Any Questions?
Today at 2 PM EDT, contributing RP Lisa Borders and I are co-hosting the weekly episode of No Labels Radio.
No Labels is a new grassroots movement of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents who are united in the belief that we do not have to give up our labels, merely put them aside to do what's best for America. No Labels Radio will offer a weekly dose of news and interviews with the policymakers who are working to find bipartisan answers to the otherwise intractable problems our country...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Fame
The Politics of Fame
A five dollar raffle ticket could win you a dinner with President Obama. [CNS News]
Still perfectly coifed, even in a mug-shot: the continuing saga of John Edwards. [LA Times]
Politico's hilarious compilation of greatest hits from the Republican New Hampshire debate: watch the video here. [Politico]
Watch the latest interview with N.J. Governor Chris Christie. His thoughts on 2012, Obama, and his biggest regret. [Huffington Post]
Obama and the Congress: The War Powers Act...
