Life imitates campaign rehtoric? Republican Presidential nomination front runner Donald Trump and his supporters had criticized Democratic Presidential nomination front-runner Hillary Clinton for saying Trump's anti-Muslim rhentoric was being used by terrorists in recruiting videos. Trump had demanded an apology and the Clinton campaign hadcarefully inched back the claim. … [Read more...] about Trump used in jihadist terrorist recruiting video
Marco Rubio Donor, Stan Pate, Behind Skywriting Mocking Trump at Rose Parade
GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump was mocked by skywriters at the Rose Bowl Parade with ANYBODY BUT TRUMP writing, among others. One message read: "America is great, Trump is disgusting. Anybody but Trump." SB Nation reports that the message included taunts like, "Putin eats Trump for breakfast," "fascist dictator," and "Trump loves to hate." The message was … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio Donor, Stan Pate, Behind Skywriting Mocking Trump at Rose Parade
So will God solve everything in 2016?
This world could have lived without 2015. It would be so much easier to cope with things if God simply intervened and cleaned up all the messes. No more global warming. The extinction of racial intolerance. No more human trafficking. The elimination of jihadist terror. A world of kind intentions. As one of the villagers asked the rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof: “Wouldn’t this … [Read more...] about So will God solve everything in 2016?
Poll: Republicans come up short in search for diverse voters in 2016 election
By Maurice Tamman and Emily Stephenson NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ten months before the United States elects a new president, the Republican Party has yet to resolve a problem that its leaders said contributed to Mitt Romney’s 2012 loss to Barack Obama: a lack of support among Hispanic and younger voters. The percentage of Republicans among those likely to vote in … [Read more...] about Poll: Republicans come up short in search for diverse voters in 2016 election
“Unforgettable” Singer Natalie Cole Dies at Age 65
Legendary singer Natalie Cole dies at age 65. She died New Year's Eve at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, her family confirmed in a statement. Cole, best known for "Unforgettable" and "This Will Be," passed away due to complications from ongoing health issues. “Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived … with dignity, strength and honor. Our … [Read more...] about “Unforgettable” Singer Natalie Cole Dies at Age 65
The Top Stories of 2016: You Saw Them Here First
The Top Stories of 2016: You Saw Them Here First Tyrades! By Danny Tyree This is not the year-end column I had intended to write. But over supper at McDonald's, my son Gideon (my favorite 7th-grader) lamented that I write too many serious columns (like my Veterans Day and Christmas essays) and insisted I should concentrate on more tongue-in-cheek romps. To keep … [Read more...] about The Top Stories of 2016: You Saw Them Here First
Poll: Christians knocked out; Muslims win
Christians knocked out; Muslims win... Oh, and by the way: ISIS is very unpopular in Muslim communities. The futures of the two religions -- Islam and Christianity -- are pretty interesting. Pew Research finds that "Islam will grow faster than any other major religion in the world over the next four decades, according to our religious projections." The number of … [Read more...] about Poll: Christians knocked out; Muslims win
Cartoon: Happy
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What could go wrong in 2016?
WASHINGTON -- You probably noticed that 2015 was pretty weird. But hey, it's a brand new year -- a fresh start, a blank slate, an unwritten script. In 2016, what could possibly go wrong? Uh, where to begin? My fingers balk at typing the words "President-elect Trump" because I don't think such a thing will actually happen. But at this point I'm wondering how to … [Read more...] about What could go wrong in 2016?
Happy New Year 2016!
From all of us here at TMV, a Happy New Year 2016 to you and yours! graphic via shutterstock.com … [Read more...] about Happy New Year 2016!
Trump, and other things I got wrong (Guest Voice)
The biggest political story of 2015 was the rise of Donald Trump — but if you were reading my column, you almost missed it. For most of the year, I barely mentioned the possibility that the braggadocious mogul could be a serious candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. And when I did look at Trump, I… … [Read more...] about Trump, and other things I got wrong (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: New Year’s Eve Security Check
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Cartoon: New Year’s Eve
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Throwback Thursday: Young Hillary Clinton Video Mocked Clinton’s Dirty Campaign Tactics In 2008
We have already seen signs of Hillary Clinton getting dirty in this year's campaign against Bernie Sanders, but so far this has been rather tame compared to her 2008 campaign against Barack Obama. During the early primaries there was already criticism of Clinton in the liberal blogs for her dirty campaign tactics, with matters getting worse as the campaign progressed. Her … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Young Hillary Clinton Video Mocked Clinton’s Dirty Campaign Tactics In 2008
2015 Year in Review
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Donald Trump: The Affluenza Candidate
Donald Trump: The Affluenza Candidate by Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Ethan Couch, meet Donald Trump, fellow Affluenza sufferer. Couch is the Texas teenager whose drunken driving killed four people in 2013 when he lost control of his -- or, should I say, his mommy and daddy's -- speeding pickup. Couch was 16. Three hours … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: The Affluenza Candidate
No Way, Jose? Crowdfunded ‘Star Trek’ Fan Movie Draws Lawsuit from Paramount, CBS
Let's be blunt. No matter how good the artisitic motives, no matter how profound the sentiment of fans, no matter how skillful the thought that is going into it, CBS and Paramount will in no way, shape or form let an independent production using their Star Trek franchise go forward without having some form of control or financial settlement. Will the project be halted? Legally, … [Read more...] about No Way, Jose? Crowdfunded ‘Star Trek’ Fan Movie Draws Lawsuit from Paramount, CBS
An article of conciliation
WASHINGTON -- At year's end, I want to offer a word to my conservative and libertarian readers whose patience I try regularly. Perhaps you read me to have someone to yell at, or in search of evidence for how dumb liberals can be. No matter. I'm glad you're there. I am not someone who believes that if only we understood each other better, we would find our way to … [Read more...] about An article of conciliation
The Joy Of Reading
I read a lot these days since I'm retired, have a lot of spare time and really don't like television or even movies. There is something about reading that stimulates the imagination. Although I still read some non fiction I must admit when I read these days I'm trying to escape. I read a lot of Science Fiction - visiting fictional worlds is truly an escape. Over at VOX Amy … [Read more...] about The Joy Of Reading
Craziest baby names of 2015
Some people's kids, am I right? According to The Baby Center's annual survey and the United States Social Security Administration here are some names you won't believe people actually named their children this year. Adjectives Awesome, Heavenly, Wise, Savvy, Majestic, Blue, Handsome Must be another language Frooti, Arantxa, Nyx, Chichi, Hephzibah, Valkyrie, Miggy, Krithik … [Read more...] about Craziest baby names of 2015