Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Puppies (courtesy of watertiger).
After looking at the lineups, Peterr observed:
ABC: I have no respect for a pastor who has time on Easter Sunday to be on a talk show. None whatsoever. Sports analogy: if you are a football player offering commentary on Super Bowl Sunday, it means you not in the game.
CBS: I suppose it is too much to hope that Bob Schieffer will ask Dolan about the child abuse trial in Philadelphia or the fact that KC Bishop Finn lost his best legal argument at beating a “failure to report suspicions of child abuse” charge. And I want a pony.
CNN: I pity my Rep, Emanuel Cleaver. Having to appear on the same show with Mark Penn, Ken Starr, and Ralph Reed is more than a little painful.
Hope you find all the jelly beans E.B. hid.
ABC’s This Week: Rick and Kay Warren. Roundtable: George Will, Yahoo News Washington bureau chief David Chalian, author and Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson, Thomson Reuters Digital editor Chrystia Freeland, Peggy Noonan.
CBS’ Face the Nation: Cardinal-Archbishop Timothy Dolan. Roundtable: Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention, Rabbi David Wolpe, of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, Rev. Luis Cortes, Jr. of Esperanza USA, Sally Quinn, Andrew Sullivan.
Chris Hayes: Jonathan Alter (@jonathanalter), MSNBC contributor and Bloomberg View columnist. Richard Kim (@richardkimnyc), executive editor at TheNation.com. Michelle Goldberg (@michelleinbklyn), senior contributing writer at Newsweek/Daily Beast. Esther Armah (@estherarmah), host of WBAI-FM’s “Wake Up Call”. Nan Aron (@nanaron), president of Alliance for Justice.
Chris Matthews: dunno.
CNN’s State of the Union: DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). Pollsters Mark Penn and Linda DiVall. Former Solicitor General Ken Starr and Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal. Roundtable: Ralph Reed, founder and Chairman of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), a United Methodist Church pastor, and David Brody, Chief Political Correspondent for the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Fareed Zakaria -GPS: Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
Fox News Sunday: Newt Gingrich. Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND), Chair, Budget Committee; Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Budget Committee. Roundtable: Brit Hume, Mara Liasson, Steve Hayes, David Drucker.
Moyers & Company: Gambling With Your Money. Paul Volcker on why banks are wrong to undermine the Volcker Rule. Plus, Carne Ross on how ordinary people can effect change in government, and a Bill Moyers Essay.
NBC’s Meet the Press: Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Gov. John Kasich (R-OH). Roundtable: Archbishop-designate of Baltimore William Lori; daughter of Billy Graham, Anne Graham Lotz; United Methodist Pastor Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO); member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID); and Executive Editor at Random House, as well as author of “American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation,” Jon Meacham.
Newsmakers: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan is this week’s “Newsmakers” guest. He’ll talk about the Obama Administration’s handling of housing problems, including some 11 million homeowners who are underwater, the $25 billion settlement with the nation’s top mortgage lenders and its impact on the U.S. economy, and what’s ahead for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Q & A: Katrina Lantos Swett, President, The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice.
60 Minutes: An Imperfect Union - Steve Kroft reports on the debt crisis in Europe, where weaker members of the European Union struggle to pay debt and try to avoid a financial crisis in the Eurozone that could spread to the U.S. The Sport of Kings – Polo is one of the oldest organized sports in the world and its leading star, Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, plays it with a style befitting his other role as the face of Ralph Lauren’s iconic fashion brand, Polo. Lara Logan reports. Joy in the Congo – The Congo’s Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra grew from one man’s dream to 200 musicians and vocalists providing joy to the poor, bleak capital of Kinshasa. It’s now the only symphony orchestra in Central Africa and the only all-black one in the world. Bob Simon reports.
To the Contrary: Panelists discuss the White House’s push for women’s economic empowerment and votes, including an interview with the Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Munoz. Next, Lilly Ledbetter, the face of pay equity, tells us her story. Then, controversy of the Augusta National Golf Club’s all male policy as IBM, one of its top sponsors, sports a female CEO.
Univision’s Al Punto: Frank Taaffe, Friend of George Zimmerman and Neighborhood Watch Volunteer; Miriam Jimenez Roman, Visiting Scholar in Africana Studies at New York University and Director of the Afro-Latino Project; Tania Galloni, Southern Poverty Law Center; Jorge Castañeda, Former Foreign Minister of Mexico; Mariela Dabbah, Author Poder de Mujer.
Virtually Speaking: Avedon Carol and Jay Ackroyd reflect on the week. Plus the weekly Most Ridiculous Moment from Culture of Truth. Follow @Avedon_Says @JayAckroyd @Bobblespeak Listen live and later on BTR. 9pm ET.
FDL’s Book Salon: A Great Aridness: Climate Change and the Future of the American Southwest. “With its soaring azure sky and stark landscapes, the American Southwest is one of the most hauntingly beautiful regions on earth. Yet staggering population growth, combined with the intensifying effects of climate change, is driving the oasis-based society close to the brink of a Dust-Bowl-scale catastrophe.” Chat with William DeBuys about his new book, hosted by Brad Johnson, 5pm ET.
FDL’s Movie Night Monday: The Island President. “Jon Shenk’s The Island President tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced—the literal survival of his country and everyone in it. After leading a twenty-year pro-democracy movement against the brutal regime of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, surviving repeated imprisonments and torture, Nasheed became president at 41, only to encounter a far more implacable adversary than a dictator—the ocean. Considered the lowest lying country in the world, a rise of a mere three meters in sea level would inundate the Maldives, rendering the country practically unlivable. Unless dramatic changes are made by the larger countries of the world, the Maldives, like a modern Atlantis, will disappear under the waves.” Come join Lisa Derrick for the discussion, 8pm ET.



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Today is the day of resurrection. I think i will ponder that this day and wonder where is OWS and others. Tis spring and they still sling shit so where are the occupy people? I am one but my comment is nothing where i live.
The Lord is Risen. Alleluia!
It was cold at this mornings sunrise service. But still a wonderful service.
Ken Starr….why would that be? Time Mag. has an excellent piece on religion by Meacham this week. Happy Easter, All.
:-)
Sadly even the grandkids are too hold for the Easter “Bunny” – now we color eggs for ourselves as we wait for great grands.
One of the descendants has found their faith in Judaism so we will be making something to eat that is associated with that faith today – perhaps potato pancakes! Those that celebrate Palm Sunday today (Greek Orthodox) will I hope like the bit of lamb for lunch. It is a wonderful time of the year – even my atheist/Unitarian contingent are all smiling with the flowers blooming and birds singing this morning! Now where are those allergy pills? :-)
My rural broadcast signal gets me the local PBS affiliate and that is it. Fox scrapes the bottom of their barrel (RoJo) to bring you another episode of, “Why I married the Boss’s Daughter.”
Thanks given for the ability to grow some of my own food and a roof still over my head. I am moved by this reminder of a chance for renewal with the season.
Good morning all.
Twice I’ve gone to sunrise service at the summit of Hidden Mountain at Snowbird. Every Easter they invite a different church from Salt Lake City to perform the service. I can’t remember what the first time was, but the second time it was a black Baptist church. Other than the skiers, dressed in ski clothes, the women from the church were dressed in spectacular dresses and huge wonderful hats. And the choir was spectacular. You also couldn’t ask for a better sunrise. What an experience.
Still waiting to see the first MSM mention of the fact that a federal judge approved the mortgage settlement deal with nary a misgiving. ;-(
You must be waiting for a miracle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYAqomtCsOs
That sounds like something I’d like to do -
Today the small but 350 years old Episcopal Parish near me drew a large crowd for its size – about 25 folks – to the equally ancient cemetery alongside of the church on the Charles river outside Boston. Twenty five folks with a backdrop of the sound of the river’s running water and of a few hundred birds greeting us.
A bit cold – about 50 degrees – but the warmth of the companionship was nice – indeed the lady next to me replaced the male references to God with female in the prayers and I saw no reaction by anyone – the Episcopal Church has become open – much more liberal than in my youth.
That sounds like a nice service.
What town is the church in? I lived in Cambridge for several years but don’t remember a church on the banks of the Charles.
I’m hosting a reception this evening-bee people related, not Easter related-and I’ve got to get the preps going, but I’ll be back to check the answer.
Lovely to have Up! to rescue the Sunday morning, actual news and real authoritative sources.
Happy Spring to everyone.
Fixed it for you.
Happy Zombie Jesus Day!
Happy, happy! Bunny, bunny! He is risen! And gone out for breakfast. After 60 hours in a cave he really needs some coffee, the Roman Times, a pastry, then 3 eggs sunny side up with blueberry pancakes. Don’t we all?
I see the networks and cable shows have gone out of their way to resurrect a group of religious charlatans who have done more to misrepresent and discredit their faiths while hurting innocent people than any group of politicians.
We have people who represent coverups of child molesters, repression of indigenous peoples, discrimination against gays, oppression of women and minorities, obstacles to government programs to relieve suffering and, most obvious, a bunch of arrogant male pigs. There are apparently no righteous women in America.
The only certainty each Sunday is that these shows will give a forum to some of the worst scoundrels in .America.
And not as if much more respect is shown here, as I’ve mentioned. Thanks
religions are denominating themselves as frauds
working in a church office here, we found that memberships were about business relationships, attendance was old fashioned.
Good day all ,
Hope everyone has a good Passover/ Easter weekend with family and/or friends.
Jesus, who supposedly became the Zombie which most self identified “Christians” are celebrating today, never said one word about homosexuality, (or whatever they called it back then), but though they claim that the new testament always supercedes the old, so many of them believe that selective enforcement of Leviticus is an absolute requirement to have in order to be a member in good standing in today’s family of “Christian” faiths. Except the whole issue has devolved to such an absurd level of naked, unrepentant hatred. I wonder how many of the Christians here will mention that while in church today?
I worked at a church office for a while. A short while. I was told not to get too friendly, just to handle whatever bit of business the person came in to the office to handle. I’m sure there’s a friendly church office out there, somewhere.
Did you see that TBogg tweet, printed on the right side bar?
You appreciate irony, doncha Margaret?
I’m sharing that when I go to my Mom’s later.
Yep! I’ve often speculated about the number of LGBT denunciations around a mouthful of bacon or sausage on Sunday mornings. “Selective” was the operative word.
Morning demi!
Hey, Peg!
But, but…how can civilization evolve if we’re given a pre-selected set of rules? Oh, that’s right….
Chris Hayes is good — even when he has a hack like Alter on.
I tried to watch Yul and Charlton last night. My God what a dreadful movie. Complete with a harem of silly dancing girls who wanted only to marry Moses. It’s embarrassing to watch this now. E.G. Robinson keeps urging people to defy God, even after the plague and everyone losing their first born and the red Sea thing. Reminded me of Jamie Dimon. I had to go rent Key Largo.
eAster bunny give me candee!
somebunny wuvs you.
(When I went to See’s last week, they gave me a free piece while I was shopping and I stuck it in my pocket. Whoops. I was wearing jeans and forgot about that piece for hours. And, you Know what happened to it.)
Yikes buzz! I was just gonna say I’d forgotten how loathsome Alter is. One of the main toadies I always have in mind when I mention the “toady media” is Jonathan Alter.
Does anyone else notice the irony/conundrum that many of those who are so sensitive to criticism are so smug and happy to dish it out? Just to ponder….
What’s he want?
He wants more, don’t you, Rocco?
Yeah. I want more.
At least he was honest about it.
I’m still working on perfection, but I hope I can hang out here once in a while in the mean time.
Happy Easter, HappySpring
Happy, Happy Everything
Pretty sure that came from a children’s book but I see it everywhere, now.
Dishing out criticism involves asking those all about love and forgiveness to do some of it? do not see the problem.
Candy is marketing for sure.
I’ve noticed that from most of the xian fundies. Like talking to a wall of ignorance. Poor bastards.
No one more loving here than demi.
I think we’re going to need a bigger moccason.
heh. this love and forgiveness stuff is not bringing in the big $$, seems like
very noisy here right now. the sky isn’t being about hunting for eggs, for my big dish of creamed eggs. (diary to right)
I’ll never forget the Easter morning I realized that Charlton Heston had legs that looked like my dad’s and brother’s! Lol.
Having a family combination birt’day/Easter/housewarming party in a bit, so off to finish the potato salad.
Happy everything, pupses.
Ohmmmm
Sounds like a blast. Have fun, Om.
Hate sells best because it’s soooo easy to do.
Love, forgiveness, a helping hand up from the ground. Why soil their beautiful minds. They wouldn’t know Jebus today. He would not be excepted. Hell, no one recognized him when the allegedly turned zomby.
The ‘whited sephulchres’ were preaching about giving to the rich then, too.
A little bit of Monty Python humor for this morning.
Always Look On The Bright Side of Life.
I_still_love_”The_Ten_Commandments”___cheeze-factor_is_added_value_in_my_opinion_
_
When_I_was_a_kid_I_thought_the_Edward_G_Robinson_character__and_the_fools_following_
_his_exhortations__was_ridiculous_
But_now_I_think_that’s_the_most_spot-on_part_of_the_movie____
Dimon_indeed—in_thought_word_and_deed
Why do you have underscores between each word? I’ve noticed that other times, too. Is it the device you’re commenting from? Just wondering, not criticizing…