October 2006 - Page 2 of 2 - Reading The Pictures

Campaign '06 Photo October 11, 2006

The New Political Picture

No, spin is not going away. Still, post-Rovian political pictures should make you feel like you've come out of a coma -- especially if it involves a more Democratic future. Keith Ellison, running for the House in Minnesota, is virtually assured of becoming America's first elected Muslim Congressperson, as well as...

Disaster Focus Photo October 10, 2006

Locked And Loaded

This afternoon, I received this from Chris, a regular reader, with the pic of the day: After North Korea's nuclear test, or sort-of test, Bush Administration cowboys ride the United Nations halls, cruising for action. U.S. Ambassador John Bolton, left, leads the way, ready to fend off the enemy,...

Bush Focus Photo

(The 34% Approval Rating) Weapon Of "Mass Distraction"

What a difference a week makes! Sure, the crises proves Bush further incompetent for mishandling North Korea. With the "sound off," however, this virtually constitutes a recovery.

Bush Focus Photo October 9, 2006

Your Turn: What A Mess

For weeks now, the demise of the GOP was the elephant in the room. Now front, back and center, the elephant is the room. Accordingly, I invite you to join and follow my readership in attempting to tame this TIME-ly mess.

Campaign '06 Photo October 8, 2006

In The Spotlight

Until recently, it's been even money which issue -- the Iraq war, pushed hard by the Dems, or national security, the focus of Repub scare tactics -- would take precedence in framing the mid-term elections. These four (of five) Democratic vets of the latest Iraq war convey a confidence...

Campaign '06 Photo October 6, 2006

It's Down To Cannibalism

These days, it's hard not to feel like you're peering into the Republican big top, witnessing a three-ring political meltdown. For gallows humor, I found the above image particularly crisp. The caption informs us this is Hastert sitting inside his home in Plano, Illinois. Shifting metaphors from the big...

BAGannouncements Photo October 5, 2006

That's My Dad

Flat Daddies and Mommies, usually poster-sized headshots mounted on foam board and supplied by National Guard units, have been seen at soccer games, weddings, and even wrapped in blankets on the couch watching television.... During a war, photographs have always served as treasured reminders of those left on both...

Campaign '06 Photo October 4, 2006

Contact With America

Lets go back in time to, say, two weeks ago. That's when Adam Nagourney wrote this little piece in the NYT WIR likening the '06 Mid-Term Election to that milestone event in '94. But then, are the dynamics that different this year? How much has the conservative revolution really...

Scandal Focus Photo October 3, 2006

Under Revision. (Condi Edition)

Robert Woodward's new book is kicking up all kinds of new details and allegations. Perhaps the most significant impact of the manuscript, however, is its role in the perceptual revision of key Administration figures and relationships.

Culture Focus Photo October 2, 2006

Minor Distinctions

I was curious about this piece on the fallen Representative Mark Foley in Sunday's NYT Week In Review. The media seems to be having an easy time publishing the sexually-oriented IM transcripts between Congressman Foley and a 16-year old male intern. At the same time, however, I wonder just how...

Spin Focus Photo October 1, 2006

Reading Vs. Reading In

If this photo reminds you of the "Pregnant Pause" photo and discussion on The BAG back on August 23rd, your not off base. This shot, taken by Thomas Hoepker, is another from David Friend's book, Watching the World Change: The Stories Behind the Images of 9/11. This shot...