Y’know, when I started this column, I didn’t expect to be awarding these little “moments of the week” to people with whom I actually agreed with on anything. Yet that’s exactly what the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) managed to do this week, issuing a press release that suggested General Stanley McChrystal, commander of U.S. …
The Modest Observer
Mario Morales, former author of the CT's "The Education Blog," brings to you this blog that highlights a satirical moment from each week, putting U.S. politicians on the hot seat for their often not-so-thought-out candor. It is published bi-weekly on Fridays.
Selective Respect
October 9th, 2009 by Mario Morales
Glenn Beck, the Amazing Mimetic Invertebrate
September 25th, 2009 by Mario Morales
Reference-only biologists and Trekkies stand aside, for one thing has recently become clear about Glenn Beck: He needs to decide whether he’s a conservative, a libertarian or plain ol’ crazy. I’m all for good political discourse, even if it’s not always constructive — otherwise I wouldn’t have this column — but you’d think the people …
From the Mouth of Reps
September 24th, 2009 by Mario Morales
If I even tried to pretend that Joe Wilson’s little outburst during the President’s health care speech wasn’t the awardee of the week – and perhaps even the month – I’d be incredibly remiss in my duty to bring you the latest in dumb moments from the people we elect to make laws for us.
It’s …