Feeling sorry for the Texas governor? [icopyright one button toolbar] No. But Amy Davidson makes a solid case for some pity. Governor Rick Perry of Texas was indicted Friday on charges of abuse of his office and coercing a public official—that does not sound good, for a man positioning himself to run for President in 2016. Both of those charges are felonies; in … [Read more...] about Feeling sorry for the Texas governor?
A selfish reaction: Remembering Robin
I’ll be honest, it has been fascinating watching the reaction to the death of Robin Williams. This piece by Andrew Sullivan is probably the most interesting and I agree with it to an extent but, unlike Andrew, I feel effected in some way by this death. [icopyright one button toolbar] And I find the extent of my sadness strange – I find my reaction to be very selfish. I’ve … [Read more...] about A selfish reaction: Remembering Robin
Thoughts of One Black Man… on Ferguson (Guest Voice)
[three_fourth_last]This is a letter I received tonight from one of my relatives. I'm posting it in full here for our TMV readers. Thoughtful comments are welcome. Thank you. Dr. E. [icopyright one button toolbar] I'm not a jouralist. I'm a police officer. I'm a black man. These are just my current thoughts on the situation in Ferguson, Missouri. My thinking may change as … [Read more...] about Thoughts of One Black Man… on Ferguson (Guest Voice)
Making sense of Ferguson
We're on day eight since Michael Brown, 18, was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, MO. Sunday, a former New York forensic examiner reported that Brown had been shot at least six times, twice in the head. [icopyright one button toolbar] “In my capacity as the forensic examiner for the New York State Police, I would say, ‘You’re not supposed to shoot so many … [Read more...] about Making sense of Ferguson
Critics of George W. Bush’s foreign policy now taking heat themselves (Guest Voice)
Dogged critics of President George W. Bush's foreign policies suddenly have found that managing the world, and radical Islam, is not as easy as it looked from the outside six or more years ago. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, as a senator and ex-senator, was perhaps Mr. Bush's most punishing reviewer. He said of the Bush administration… Critics of George W. Bush's foreign … [Read more...] about Critics of George W. Bush’s foreign policy now taking heat themselves (Guest Voice)
It’s the abuse of power stupid
It's the abuse of power stupid By Jason Stanford When it comes to political corruption, it's rarely as simple as taking a bribe on hidden camera. Political corruption is usually messy, such as the ongoing trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, who took a king's ransom from a guy who had a crush on the First Lady in exchange for using the Governor's Office to promote … [Read more...] about It’s the abuse of power stupid
Cartoon: Cat up a tree
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Report: Michael Brown Autopsy Finds He Was Shot 6 Times, Twice in the Head
BREAKING NEWS: The New York Times is reporting that Michael Brown was shot six times, twice in the head and four times in the right arm and torso. An indepedent autopsy was performed by Dr. Michael Baden on the family's behalf. One bullet entered the top of the skull. No bullets were fired into his back. That contradicts what Brown's friend, Dorian Johnson, said. One of the … [Read more...] about Report: Michael Brown Autopsy Finds He Was Shot 6 Times, Twice in the Head
What makes Perry guilty?
What makes Perry guilty? Or, at the very least, how can a grand jury indict the governor for a veto? What, for crying out loud, justifies this godless anti-Perry business when he was just doin' his job? Take a look at this, straight from Texas: No one disputes that Perry, a Republican, had the authority to use his line-item veto power, guaranteed by the Texas … [Read more...] about What makes Perry guilty?
Our Selective Outrage
WASHINGTON -- The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown has rightly provoked widespread outrage, drawing international media attention and prompting a comment from President Obama. The same should be true -- but tragically is not -- of the killing of 3-year-old Knijah Amore Bibb. Brown was killed Saturday in Ferguson, Mo.; Knijah died the following day in Landover, Md. … [Read more...] about Our Selective Outrage
Daryle Cagle Cartoon: How I got my marijuana license
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Uh, Guys? You might want to rethink that headline …
I suppose that they are inured to it in Missouri. But this conjures an entirely inappropriate image to mind. click here for the original But allow me to make one thing perfectly clear ... … [Read more...] about Uh, Guys? You might want to rethink that headline …
Nixon Criticizes Release Of Brown Security Video
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon criticized the dissemination of a security video showing police-shooting victim Michael Brown in an unflattering light, saying Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson was wrong to release it. Nixon made the criticism while addressing the Brown shooting, the current situation in Ferguson and the police response there during the past week in appearances… … [Read more...] about Nixon Criticizes Release Of Brown Security Video
Iraqi ambitions could upend Obama’s plans
Under the “no American boots” plan, a very stable, cohesive and inclusive regime is required in Baghdad to fight like a military juggernaut on the ground under leadership consensual enough to dismantle the Islamic State. [icopyright one button toolbar] If this is the plan’s long haul backbone, the Islamic State is unlikely to be crushed definitively. At best, it may be … [Read more...] about Iraqi ambitions could upend Obama’s plans
SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; Interstellar; Star Trek 3; Star Wars VII; Sex in Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Batman; Robin Williams; 24; Cristin Milioti; The Amy Pond Show; Community; James Corden; Craig Ferguson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Fhr-HapZE Doctor Who returns next week. Here is the official trailer for the first episode, Deep Breath, the first episode staring Peter Capaldi. A spoiler-free review can be read here (but avoid if you want to be totally surprised while viewing). [icopyright one button toolbar] There is also an official synopsis for the second episode, … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; Interstellar; Star Trek 3; Star Wars VII; Sex in Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Batman; Robin Williams; 24; Cristin Milioti; The Amy Pond Show; Community; James Corden; Craig Ferguson
Remembering Robin Williams
[icopyright one button toolbar] I am still reeling from the loss of Robin Williams. Just came across one of the shortest, yet most touching tributes to “my friend." … [Read more...] about Remembering Robin Williams
Brain Disease and or Depression
"The Morrígan" My good friend recently wrote “most personally, it strikes me that if I decide to kill myself then I deny my community the opportunity to learn from the end of my life. As a society, we can learn to live better by taking care of people on their way out.” [icopyright one button toolbar] My mother had two devastating strokes in 2010. Years earlier, in … [Read more...] about Brain Disease and or Depression
Ferguson Protests Reignite
Protesters clashed with riot police in Missouri overnight after police reports released earlier on Friday said a black teen was a suspect in the theft of cigars from a store minutes before an officer shot him dead. While Ferguson, Missouri had been calmer over the last 24 hours after local law enforcement was replaced by state… … [Read more...] about Ferguson Protests Reignite
Left and Right Join Together To Oppose Militarization Of Police
The militarization of the police force seen with the shooting in Ferguson, Missouri has led to another case of portions of the left and right joining together. This includes a push for legislation in Congress with the backing of both the American Civil Liberties Union and Gun Owners of America.: Groups on the left and right are uniting behind calls to end what they say is the … [Read more...] about Left and Right Join Together To Oppose Militarization Of Police
This Week in Pantsuit Politics: The Woman Who Could Change the Course of Malaysian History
One need only look at the Oval Office to see that when it comes to politics, we've got a bit of a gender discrepancy. [icopyright one button toolbar] In this weekly roundup, Ravishly.com—a women's news+culture+politics website—focuses on powerful political women in the news who are helping to break the proverbial glass ceiling of policy-making around the world. Politicos, … [Read more...] about This Week in Pantsuit Politics: The Woman Who Could Change the Course of Malaysian History