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Obama on Russia and China
President Barack Obama made some interesting, even surprising, comments about Russia and China in an interview with The Economist, the respected British news magazine. They reveal some of his thinking in the aftermath of his mostly failed “reset” with Russia and his limping “Asian pivot” involving China. Moscow and Beijing may think Obama a little high-handed. A full text … [Read more...] about Obama on Russia and China
Report: Israel’s Spy Agency Eavesdropped on John Kerry’s Telephone Conversations
Israel's spy agency has been accused of wiretapping telephone conversations by US Secretary of State John Kerry. Spiegel reports the Israeli government used the information they gleaned from Mossad wire taps during negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.[icopyright one button toolbar] In addition to the Israelis, at least one other intelligence service also listened in … [Read more...] about Report: Israel’s Spy Agency Eavesdropped on John Kerry’s Telephone Conversations
SciFi Weekend: Arrow; Agent Carter; Under The Dome; True Blood (vs. Sarah Palin); Utopia; Sleepy Hollow; Doctor Who (and flirting); Big Bang Theory;Allison Williams as Peter Pan
This picture of the cast of Arrow might very well be the best selfie to come out of Comic-Con last weekend. The latest news on Arrow is that Charlotte Ross has been cast as Felicity's mother. Last week Collider asked Stephen Amel about topics including the Justice League and Oliver's true love at Comic-Con: [icopyright one button toolbar] Are you happy you don’t have to … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Arrow; Agent Carter; Under The Dome; True Blood (vs. Sarah Palin); Utopia; Sleepy Hollow; Doctor Who (and flirting); Big Bang Theory;Allison Williams as Peter Pan
Cartoon: Congress Summer Recess
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Congress Summer Recess
A picture from frequent commentator Rudi
From Kodachrome, 1953, scanned 2010. A little out of focus, but I liked the soft look..Thanks Ron, appreciate it. … [Read more...] about A picture from frequent commentator Rudi
Orchid
Here is a picture for frequent TMV commentor Bob Munck, an orchid. I have many more and will be sharing them. … [Read more...] about Orchid
Ebola Vaccine?
This is disturbing and points out what is wrong with our current pharmaceutical industry. [icopyright one button toolbar] The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed what appears to be a vaccine for Ebola and taken it through phase one testing. At this point it would normally be turned over to a for profit pharmaceutical company to complete the testing and … [Read more...] about Ebola Vaccine?
Cartoon: Crazy Planet
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Sorry, but democracy is frustrating. If it’s not, it’s not democracy.
You want final, satisfactory resolution in which you are shown to have been right all along? Here? In a democracy? [icopyright one button toolbar] Isn't gonna happen. National Review columnist, Andrew McCarthy, makes his case for impeaching Obama because "Obama has continued to attempt to govern the country even though Republicans won a majority of House seats in 2010." … [Read more...] about Sorry, but democracy is frustrating. If it’s not, it’s not democracy.
Gaza: Roadmap to Peace Must Be ‘Imposed’ on Combatants (Le Figaro, France)
Is there any way to halt the cycle of blood and death that marks relations between Israelis and Palestinians? For Le Figaro, columnist Pierre Rousselin writes that the use of Israeli military power is incapable of resolving the deadlock, and civilian deaths are incurring an intolerable price on the Jewish state's public image. At this stage, a solution can only be achieved … [Read more...] about Gaza: Roadmap to Peace Must Be ‘Imposed’ on Combatants (Le Figaro, France)
T-Minus 28 Months and Counting
T-Minus 28 Months and Counting Raging Moderate by Will Durst Bust out the gin and tonics because this is shaping up to be one heck of a long hot summer. Weather- wise and politics-wise. All over the world, hostilities are flaring like out of control wildfires. While here at home, it's the words that have grown from fiery to scalding. And the only way to describe the … [Read more...] about T-Minus 28 Months and Counting
Gaza conflict spotlights role of Qatar, the Hamas-funding U.S. ally
Gaza conflict spotlights role of Qatar, the Hamas-funding U.S. ally By Sean Savage/JNS.org The oil-rich Gulf state of Qatar’s influence has been widely felt during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. While traditionally closely aligned with Iran, Hamas has pivoted to Sunni powers like Qatar and Turkey in recent years for economic and political support. Keen to expand its … [Read more...] about Gaza conflict spotlights role of Qatar, the Hamas-funding U.S. ally
Israel says missing soldier is dead
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Cartoon: Immigration Vacation
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Governor for Sale
Governor for Sale By Dick Polman Have you ever driven past a car crash and craned your neck to gawk? Felt guilty about indulging your morbid curiosity but did it anyway? What the heck, let's check out the wreckage otherwise known as Mr. and Mrs. Bob McDonnell, the former First Family of Virginia. If you're perversely drawn to petty sleaze, then you won't be able to avert … [Read more...] about Governor for Sale
Does Brennan know too much about Obama?
Does Brennan know too much about Obama? [icopyright one button toolbar] Very possibly, says Conor Friedersdorf. President Obama could surprise the country by axing his former counterterrorism adviser, explaining that under Brennan's management, employees broke laws and undermined the separation of powers core to our democracy. Obama may well make a good-faith effort … [Read more...] about Does Brennan know too much about Obama?
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Justice Ginsberg and retirement
Justice Ginsburg and retirement by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Amid calls to retire, Justice Ginsburg says she’s catching her second wind --WH not worried about Ginsburg chatter --Justice Ginsburg Hits Back at Liberals Who Want Her to Retire --Left frets on Ginsburg's next steps Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Justice Ginsberg and retirement
Why Gluten-Free Diets May Not Be As Healthy As You Think
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The GOP’s ‘Doozy’ on Immigration
[icopyright one button toolbar] I don’t usually post something without adding my two-cents-worth of commentary and opinion. However, I have already expressed my opinion on how the GOP Congress has handled immigration reform in “Breaking News: Immigration – The GOP Dillydallies, Then Does a Doozy (Updated)” Now, “doozy” can be interpreted in two ways: as being … [Read more...] about The GOP’s ‘Doozy’ on Immigration