How about we start the new year with humor. After all, life is too short to fuss about politics all of the time. Granted, political humor has its place whether it be intentional or coincidential. Example of the former would be images depicting Donald Trump being subservient to Elon Musk. To be fair to the latter, President Musk paid plenty of money for his presidency. In … [Read more...] about How about we start the new year with humor.
Continuing an ‘Obnoxious Tradition’: The Best and the Worst of 2024
Continuing – and perhaps concluding – the “tradition” (“one of the most obnoxious end-of-year traditions...") started at TMV in 2023 of remembering “the best and the worst people, events, things and phenomena” of the year gone-by, here is a drastically summarized version. While in our 2023 “list” we quoted several sources, this year we will focus on just one list, Michelle … [Read more...] about Continuing an ‘Obnoxious Tradition’: The Best and the Worst of 2024
JIMMY: AMERICA’S BEST FORMER PRESIDENT (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
A lot of people say Carter was our best former president. While that’s true, it’s not entirely fair. For years, people have been saying Carter was a bad president but a great former president and it’s been said so much, that most people who do say it can’t say what made him a bad president. In case you haven’t noticed, America forgot Donald Trump is our worst president and just … [Read more...] about JIMMY: AMERICA’S BEST FORMER PRESIDENT (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER, 100, DIES: THE BEST POST PRESIDENCY EVER
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, making him the President who lived the longest. He was a controversial president but one thing appears to be universally agreed: he had the greatest post-presidency of any President in American history. Carter and his era will be remembered for many things. He was ahead of his times on many issues, particularly on … [Read more...] about FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER, 100, DIES: THE BEST POST PRESIDENCY EVER
Trump’s Mindset- American Empire
Instead of Trump convincing Vladmir Putin to stop thinking like a 19th century imperialist trying to extend the Russian empire, it appears that Putin has transformed Trump’s mindset. It is Trump who is now thinking like an imperialist, wanting America to obtain new territories. Some of Trump’s pronouncements are truly bizarre. He has spoken of America needing to take over … [Read more...] about Trump’s Mindset- American Empire
Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
Dylan and singer-songwriter Mimi Farina relax at the Viking Hotel in Newport, R.I., in July 1964. John Byrne Cooke Estate/Getty Images Ted Olson, East Tennessee State University The Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan’s early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
Long bottled up Gaetz ethics report: evidence of drug use, statuatory rape and using prostitutes
An old joke that goes back to scandal-plagued movie star Errol Flynn has now been updated: What goes into 17 twice? Matt Gaetz. The long-awaited, long bottled-up House Ethics Committee report on resigned Republican House member Matt Gaetz has been released. And the report outlines says the newly hired news anchor for the right wing One America News network was indulging … [Read more...] about Long bottled up Gaetz ethics report: evidence of drug use, statuatory rape and using prostitutes
TRUMP CHAOS RETURNS TO WASHINGTON AS “PRESIDENT MUSK” TALK RAGES
It has often been said that during Donald Trump's first term as President chaos reigned supreme. Now less than two months after he defeated President Joe Biden, Trump-related chaos has returned to Washington -- and he hasn't been sworn in yet. Meanwhile, billionaire and major Trump donor Elon Musk has been high profile, tweeting more than 100 tweets a day on some days, by … [Read more...] about TRUMP CHAOS RETURNS TO WASHINGTON AS “PRESIDENT MUSK” TALK RAGES
An Australian’s Take on ‘President’ Musk
It has been said that it may be difficult for someone too close to a particular event or issue to objectively assess the situation. About a year ago, I wrote about a witty English writer, Nate White, who penned “the best description of Trump I’ve read." Answering the question, “Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” White wrote a great “analysis.” He … [Read more...] about An Australian’s Take on ‘President’ Musk
VICE PRESIDENT TRUMP (CARTOON)
Existing bipartisan funding deal killed by “President Musk”: Is Musk running the show?
Is the man now increasingly called "President Elon Musk" now running the Trump administration show with Donald Trump either a)an echo b)unable to meeting alone national, foreign government and business bigwigs" in meetings without him? It certainly seems that way. Let's give a big hand (with the middle finger up) to Trump Chaos returning to Washington. And, with a little … [Read more...] about Existing bipartisan funding deal killed by “President Musk”: Is Musk running the show?
TRUMP’S MANDATE (CARTOON)
How liberals lost comedy – and helped Trump win
Donald Trump has long been fodder for late-night TV hosts ? but he got the last laugh during the 2024 election. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Nick Marx, Colorado State University and Matt Sienkiewicz, Boston College Throughout the 2024 election cycle, reproductive rights were an electoral vulnerability for Donald Trump. Though popular with the … [Read more...] about How liberals lost comedy – and helped Trump win
THANK YOU
THANK YOU In today’s times one tends to get so cynical about things. Politics is front and center and probably the main culprit. We could be either Republican or Democrat and generally speaking that’s who we associate with. Those who think as we do, politically. Can you imagine marrying a person of another party? Would you go into business with someone of another … [Read more...] about THANK YOU
What Impacts and Benefits Will Microgrids Bring in 2025
Microgrids enhance how energy is generated and distributed by creating localized systems capable of operating independently or alongside the main grid. These networks — powered by renewable sources like solar or wind and backed by advanced battery storage — offer unmatched resilience and efficiency. In 2025, microgrids are capturing attention as businesses and governments seek … [Read more...] about What Impacts and Benefits Will Microgrids Bring in 2025
IS ABC NEWS’ $15 MILLION TRUMP DEFAMATION SETTLEMENT A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S TO COME?
When Donald Trump sued ABC News over defamation it seemed like it would be one more Trump lawsuit that made a lot of noise and wouldn't go anywhere. And if you had to take bets, basing it on previous media behavior, you'd bet on it going to trial, and appeals. So there were shockwaves when - days before the slated deposition of Trump and ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos … [Read more...] about IS ABC NEWS’ $15 MILLION TRUMP DEFAMATION SETTLEMENT A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S TO COME?
UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autismby Annie WaldmanProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Series: America’s Mental Barrier:How Insurers Interfere With Mental Health Care More in this series Reporting HighlightsSecret … [Read more...] about UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
ARE AMERICANS INDEED IN A BIG YELLOW TAXI?
Welcome to a new era in American democracy. For years many would say "It can't happen here" referring to an ultra-extremist takeover or Nazism. Then immediately after the election some said "It has happened here." Now the new mood among many is "It has happened here. So what?" But if a time comes when "it" has "happened here" for real -- with a massive change in … [Read more...] about ARE AMERICANS INDEED IN A BIG YELLOW TAXI?
Trump’s Contradictory Policies
Trump probably doesn’t realize it or understand it, but the goals of some of his policies conflict with each other. In fact, if some of his policies are put into effect, others will not be possible. Important parts of Trumps ideology include tariffs and deporting immigrants. Yet at the same time, he wants to cut inflation and spur economic growth. The first two policy goals are … [Read more...] about Trump’s Contradictory Policies
“Do not obey in advance.” FBI Director thumbs nose at Tim Snyder’s cardinal rule when dealing with authoritarians.
It's Lesson 1, found on the first page of Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny: "Don't obey in advance." However, today FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he would step down in January before president-elect Donald Trump assumes office. Trump appointed Wray to the 10-year position in 2017. Trump had announced his intention to fire Wray without cause, an unprecedented act. … [Read more...] about “Do not obey in advance.” FBI Director thumbs nose at Tim Snyder’s cardinal rule when dealing with authoritarians.