A week of mostly favorable court decisions, a groundswell of support for his position on the Confederate flag and tears has led to a notable increase in President Barack Obama, a new poll shows: Could Barack Obama's great week mark a turning point in his poll numbers? The realistic answer is: n-o. Most polls are see saws. The political class and political pundits … [Read more...] about Obama’s approval rating grows after remarkable week
The 2015 Warrior Games: A Showcase of Perseverance, Sheer Will…Part II
As mentioned in Part I, the Annual Warrior Games -- an “Olympic-style spectacle” -- where our warrior-athletes compete in a wide variety of games of skill “not too different from the ‘arts of war,’” concluded on June 28 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Acknowledging that these warriors need and receive a lot of support, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said during … [Read more...] about The 2015 Warrior Games: A Showcase of Perseverance, Sheer Will…Part II
TMV Emergency Fundraiser ENDS TODAY
NOTE: Our fundraiser formally ends TODAY. The total put in the bank is $1,180 as of today June 29. This post will vanish into the archives after today. Any donations we receive today (or in the future without fundraisers) are eventually funneled into our upgrades which over the years allowed us to redesign the site and twice move it (TMV started on Blogger, then Typepad, … [Read more...] about TMV Emergency Fundraiser ENDS TODAY
Religious and gay rights must coexist (Guest Voice)
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a vacation replacement column for Eugene Robinson. Due to technical issues it's run in the slot for his column. But it's by Michael Gerson. Religious and gay rights must coexist by Michael Gerson WASHINGTON -- It is often the fate of conservatives to be concerned about the fire code and occupancy limit at someone else's party. Never more … [Read more...] about Religious and gay rights must coexist (Guest Voice)
NBCUniversal Says ‘Adios’ To Donald Trump; Cuts Ties With Presidential Candidate
Not even a week has passed by since Univision made the decision to cut ties with Donald Trump. Now, NBCUniverseal has taken the same step. The network announced Monday that it's ending its business relationship with Mr. Trump following the recent remarks he made about Mexicans during his presidential kickoff speech, where he referred to illegal… … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal Says ‘Adios’ To Donald Trump; Cuts Ties With Presidential Candidate
Jeb Bush’s Questionable Business Deals
The Washington Post described many of Jeb Bush's past business dealings in an article entitled, Jeb Bush dogged by decades of questions about business deals In early 1989, seven weeks after his father moved into the White House, Jeb Bush took a trip to Nigeria. Nearly 100,000 Nigerians turned out to see him over four days as he accompanied the executives of a Florida … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush’s Questionable Business Deals
The 2015 Warrior Games: A Showcase of Perseverance, Sheer Will, Fighting Spirit and Achievement – Part I
The Defense Department's 2015 Warrior Games concluded yesterday at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Annual Warrior Games -- an “Olympic-style spectacle” -- where our warrior-athletes compete in a wide variety of games of skill “not too different from the ‘arts of war,’” have been made “a priority in the years since American forces became engaged in and bore the … [Read more...] about The 2015 Warrior Games: A Showcase of Perseverance, Sheer Will, Fighting Spirit and Achievement – Part I
Supreme Court Temporarily Stays Texas Abortion Restrictions
A Texas law placing restrictive conditions on clinics performing abortions has been temporarily stayed by the U. S. Supreme Court according to news reports. If allowed to be implemented, it is believed that the restrictions would have closed more than half of Texas's abortion providers by requiring strict hospital standards for clinics and requiring admitting privileges at a … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Temporarily Stays Texas Abortion Restrictions
SCOTUS Says Lethal Injection Cocktail Is OK With Them
The case is Glossip v. Gross out of Oklahoma. Readers may recall several botched executions recently, one of which was in the Sooner State. This resulted in other executions being stayed and this case coming before the Supreme Court. As background, lethal injection involves a three drug cocktail, given intravenously. The first drug is designed to render the prisoner … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Says Lethal Injection Cocktail Is OK With Them
Greece in shock as banks closed after snap referendum call
By Karolina Tagaris and Michele KambasATHENS (Reuters) - Stunned Greeks faced shuttered banks, long supermarkets lines and overwhelming uncertainty on Monday as a breakdown in talks between Athens and its international creditors plunged the country deep into crisis.With Greece's bailout expiring on June 30 and an IMF payment falling due at the same time, Prime Minister Alexis … [Read more...] about Greece in shock as banks closed after snap referendum call
The acceleration of history
WASHINGTON -- Sometimes history speeds up. Rarely in our nation's 239 years of life has a single week brought such a surge of social change and such a sweeping set of challenges to past assumptions. The move against the Confederate battle flag in South Carolina quickly cascaded into a national effort to cast aside commemorations of secession, slavery and white … [Read more...] about The acceleration of history
Lone Star State Reacts Defiantly to Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage
Two days after the nation’s highest court struck down gay marriage bans in Texas and a dozen other states, the State of Texas defiantly reacts. In an “Opinion” addressed to “Dear Governor Patrick,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton concludes: County clerks and their employees retain religious freedoms that may allow accommodation of their religious objections to issuing … [Read more...] about Lone Star State Reacts Defiantly to Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage
Politix Update: Fuggedabout The Here And Now, It’s All About The Legacy, Dude
The lineage of the term Obamacare pretty much tells you all you need to know about how history will view President Barack Obama. That is to say, what his legacy will be. In a (relatively) short five years, Obamacare has morphed from having a Republican-driven derogatory connotation to being an appropriate honorific for the man who against formidable odds has finally … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Fuggedabout The Here And Now, It’s All About The Legacy, Dude
Eastern Washington town threatened by wild fire
2:05 am Pacific A fire that started around 2:30 p.m. in 108 degree heat on Sunday threatens homes and businesses in Wenatchee, WA. My initial photos from the brush fire threatening 60 homes near Sunnyslope https://t.co/jUcfMK2YBW #wenworld pic.twitter.com/NsavuKX9u5— Reilly Kneedler (@reillykneedler) June 29, 2015 The #SleepyHollowFire has spread to more than … [Read more...] about Eastern Washington town threatened by wild fire
One Man and One Woman?
The Republicans are constantly saying that it is God's will that marriage be between one man and one woman. How do they know this? Juan Cole gives these Republicans a lesson in Bible History. That marriage should be between one man and one woman is never mentioned in the Bible and in fact polygamy was the norm in the old testament and common among early Christians. But … [Read more...] about One Man and One Woman?
Two More Statements Made By Hillary Clinton About Her Deletion Of Email Found To Be False
The past week was notable for two major liberal decisions from the Supreme Court. With all the major news, it might have been easy not to notice that, as reported by The New York Times and other news outlets, two more statements made by Clinton regarding the email scandal have been shown to be incorrect. When it was revealed that Hillary Clinton had deleted email on her … [Read more...] about Two More Statements Made By Hillary Clinton About Her Deletion Of Email Found To Be False
SciFi Weekend: Hannibal Canceled By NBC; Humans Premieres; Catastrophe And Other Summer Television Choices; Death Of An Avenger; Another Superhero Crossover; Heroes Reborn
This season forth episode of Hannibal, Aperitivo, dealt more with aftermath of the second season finale. The biggest surprise was that Dr. Chilton is alive, and out for revenge against Hannibal. It even turned out that many of the lines initially shown to occur between Will and Abigail earlier in the season actually happened when Chilton visited Will in the hospital. Chilton … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Hannibal Canceled By NBC; Humans Premieres; Catastrophe And Other Summer Television Choices; Death Of An Avenger; Another Superhero Crossover; Heroes Reborn
Over 500 Injured In Explosion At Taiwan Water Park
Very disturbing story. Warning that the video coverage is graphic. … [Read more...] about Over 500 Injured In Explosion At Taiwan Water Park
Second Prison Escapee Reportedly Shot And In Custody
Multiple reports that David Sweat, the 2nd prison escapee in New York has been shot by authorities and is in custody. Here is a link to local coverage. CNN UPDATE: CNN has run a report that has this image which is now making its way around the Internet: … [Read more...] about Second Prison Escapee Reportedly Shot And In Custody
U.S. Supreme Court v. Theocrats (Guest Voice)
In its ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, the U.S. Supreme Court put an end to an attempt to turn the USA into a theocracy. Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? The reason why some people fought to prevent the legalization of same-sex marriage is that such a marriage conflicts with their religious beliefs. It should not be surprising that there are Americans who … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court v. Theocrats (Guest Voice)