Polishing the Palin Mettle Nov 20, 2009
On the day after her Oprah interview, Richard Cohen in The Washington Post said it was time for "Palintolgy," punning ungallantly on the study of fossils. In the New York Times, the television critic, writing about her appearance on Oprah, said "she still had the hunted look and defensive crouch" she demonstrated in the campaign. (Townhall.com)
FBI looks at claims of other slayings by Killen Oct 18, 2009
Richard Cohen, president of the Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center, said the deaths of many black Americans were ignored in those days. "Their loved ones often didn't have their killings solved because of the complicity or perceived complicity of law enforcement," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Here He Comes: Mr. Universe Oct 15, 2009
For instance, while writing for the Washington Post, Richard Cohen noted that the president inspires a lot of affection but not a lot of awe. It is the latter, though, that matters most in international affairs where the greatest and most gut-wrenching tests await Obama. (Townhall.com)
The Campaign Is Long Over, Mr. President Sep 30, 2009
Richard Cohen has always been extremely liberal. I always get frustrated reading his op-eds. (Investors Business Daily)
A superstar real estate agent plots his comeback Aug 1, 2009
AP Photo - In this May 29, 2009 photo, real estate agent Carlos Justo, left, holds a business meeting over lunch with Richard Cohen, right, in Miami Friday, May 29, 2009. In fact, Justo is $20 million in debt. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Military shouldn't endorse homosexuality Jul 3, 2009
Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009 ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa -- If only we could all possess the moral clarity of Richard Cohen, what a wonderful world it would be. Disregarding natural law and biblical mandates against homosexuality, Cohen urges President Obama to drop the Don t Ask, Don t Tell policy regarding gays in the military, stating that gays have taken their place in society without much fuss. (Sioux City Journal)
I can't wait to get out of here Jun 21, 2009
The first was "Frightening appraisal" (June 18), the editorial on hate crime and bigotry, immediately followed by one by Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen concerning anti-Semitism, "When anti-Semitism is mainstream.". Incredibly, in these times, there seems to be an increase in violence and hate rhetoric against anyone who looks different, has different beliefs or might come from a foreign land and still have an accent. (NJ.com -- Times)
Cal Thomas: How Republicans should put Sotomayor under scrutiny May 29, 2009
Even liberal Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen and Sotomayor's colleague, Judge Jose Cabranes, a Clinton appointee, expressed shock and disappointment over her ruling. The second front should be a recitation of what the Founders had in mind when they wrote the Constitution and the benefits that come from conforming people to that document. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for May 26, 2009 May 27, 2009
35 for a two year period Number of Placees: 10 placees Insider / Pro Group Participation: Insider equals Y / Name ProGroup equals P / # of Shares Ian Leith P 100,000 Keith A. Gilbert P 100,000 Olav Langelaar P 40,000 Richard Cohen P 100,000 Robert Klassen P 80,000 Kenneth Arthur Field P 100,000 John Lynch Y 400,000 William David Thomas Y 600,000 Joseph Arengi Y 20,000 Marek Kreczmer Y 300,000 Agent's Fee: $210,040 and 1,050,200 Agent Options, exercisable at $0. 285 for a two year period, into... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Does Torture Work? May 13, 2009
"It really takes a startling lack of self-awareness to write a column about how you "know" that no longer torturing people has made America less safe, only to write another thumbsucking column a few weeks later innocently asking, "I have to wonder" whether torture works. Somehow, Richard Cohen can write several columns on the same topic without realizing he's contradicted himself. ". But Cohen's piece followed Sunday's , where Cheney said that he knows of a couple of CIA memos supporting his... (CBS News)
The Banality of Preening May 2, 2009
"I know it's offensive to compare almost anything to the Nazis," writes Richard Cohen in The Washington Post, who proceeds to offend: "But the Bush-era memos struck me as echoes from the past." Mark McKeon, who prosecuted war criminals in Bosnia, concedes that the level of Republican crimes does not approach the crimes of Slobodan Milosevic and Saddam Hussein, but he would nevertheless punish "the most senior government officials responsible for (contemporary torture) crimes.". The debate is not... (Townhall.com)
Don't buy into Wall Street hocus pocus Apr 20, 2009
Big Government's not so smart Richard Cohen generally writes a column that is fun to read, if not always accurate ... Sadly, Richard Cohen, rather than illuminating us with erudite wisdom, takes the low road of a propagandist, twisting facts to suit an agenda. (NJ.com -- Times)
LETTERS: NCT, March 20, 2009 Mar 20, 2009
" Mr. Bova should also recognize that personal income taxes were not established until Amendment XVI was ratified in 1913, when it would have been rather difficult for the Founding Fathers to object. #...Dennis WillisFallbrookLetter writer is not aloneFor Robert Green of Fallbrook : Hang in there, you are not alone.We Republicans basically believe in four things. The first is constitutional government. We have a Constitution, so let#,s abide by it. Second, we respect all life. Third, we want... (North County Times)
NH lawmakers push for school accountability Feb 18, 2009
Richard Cohen, head of the Disabilities Rights Center in Concord, told the committee that self-reporting would accomplish little. He also said some students could slip through the cracks during the state's evaluation process. (Concord Monitor)
