In the category of both inspiring and depressing a 15 year old prodigy has developed a simple test which scientists believe could help in the early detection of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, in large part because it is often not detected until it is too late. This test, which uses strips costing 3 cents each, could allow … [Read more...] about 15 Year Old Develops Test For Pancreatic Cancer
No matter what they do, men are shamed
What does this cultural narrative of shaming men that my friend Typhon describes above, especially toward men who speak on their own behalf or on behalf of men in general, look like? Here's a handy guide. Amazingly, every single one of these have been leveled at me throughout my entire life, and in the last year especially I think I've gotten every single one in some form or … [Read more...] about No matter what they do, men are shamed
Scott Brown to Fox News?
Is former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown to become the new Dick Morris or Sarah Palin? Well, perhaps that is not most elegatne the way to state it. Fox News recently freed up Sarah Palin to spend more time looking at Russia from her home Alaska. And it announced that it is finally, mercifully, thankfully, happily, belatedly, … [Read more...] about Scott Brown to Fox News?
Liberals Hammered For Supporting Drone Policy
If you’re a liberal or an Obama supporter don’t expect a pass when you attempt to justify or support the administration’s drone policy. Not only are you under attack, but the issue is also being used to shine the images of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney retrospectively. When Rich Lowry, Editor of National Review, wrote an opinion piece for today’s Politico, the editors of … [Read more...] about Liberals Hammered For Supporting Drone Policy
Obama to Hand Secret Drone War Guidelines to Lawmakers
Obama to hand secret drone war guidelines to lawmakers (via AFP) In a reversal, President Barack Obama will allow lawmakers access to secret documents outlining the legal justification for drone strikes that kill US citizens abroad who conspire with Al-Qaeda. An administration official disclosed the move Wednesday on the eve of a Senate hearing on Obama's … [Read more...] about Obama to Hand Secret Drone War Guidelines to Lawmakers
Obama’s Drone War. If Obama Had A Son, Would He Look Like This?
Given the sudden interest in Obama's drone wars, I wanted to remind you that some of us have long questioned Obama's kill list and drone war. Many on the left are suddenly outraged by it. How convenient AFTER the election. Here is a part of what I said a year ago in my post, "It's Time To End The Pakistan Drone Strikes" : "According to the article former CIA acting general … [Read more...] about Obama’s Drone War. If Obama Had A Son, Would He Look Like This?
Have We Become The Terrorists?
“The missiles fired from drones kill or injure in several ways, including through incineration, shrapnel, and the release of powerful blast waves capable of crushing internal organs. Those who do survive drone strikes often suffer disfiguring burns and shrapnel wounds, limb amputations, as well as vision and hearing loss. … [T]hose interviewed stated that the fear of strikes … [Read more...] about Have We Become The Terrorists?
GOP: Rebranding vs. Rethinking
WASHINGTON -- Rebranding is trendy in the Republican Party. Rep. Eric Cantor gave a major speech on Tuesday to advance the effort. Gov. Bobby Jindal wants the GOP to stop being the "stupid party." Karl Rove is setting up a PAC (it's what he does these days) to defeat right-wing crazies who cost the party Senate seats. But there's a big difference between … [Read more...] about GOP: Rebranding vs. Rethinking
Our Four-Legged Warriors: They Serve, They Sacrifice, They Retire and, Sadly, They Leave Us.
Paris, a coalition force military working dog, stands in a tactical vehicle during a patrol stop in Afghanistan's Farah province, Nov. 24, 2012. It has been a while since we have posted about “man’s best friend,” in particular about those “four-legged warriors”: military working dogs. Just to recap some background on these brave and loyal animals: In addition to … [Read more...] about Our Four-Legged Warriors: They Serve, They Sacrifice, They Retire and, Sadly, They Leave Us.
Rubio to Give Response to Obama’s State of the Union
Rubio to give response to Obama's State of the Union (via AFP) US Senator Marco Rubio has been tapped to give the Republican response to President Barack Obama's upcoming State of the Union address, party leaders said Wednesday, boosting his stature as a rising national heavyweight. Rubio, a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Cuba, will … [Read more...] about Rubio to Give Response to Obama’s State of the Union
Perhaps It’s Time To Move
I live in the Portland, OR area and I have been aware of the Cascadia suduction -zone and the associated earthquakes since I took geology in 1964. The Japanese earth quake was a subduction-zone earthquake. Never the less this was a bit disconcerting: Cascadia earthquake, tsunami could cost Oregon economy $32 billion The next great Cascadia subduction-zone earthquake … [Read more...] about Perhaps It’s Time To Move
(UPDATES) Panetta Calls for Cut in Active Duty Military Pay Raises
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to college students at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo) Note: Most recent update on the military pay raises follows the update on the Georgetown University address. EXTENDED UPDATE: In extensive remarks today to college students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., … [Read more...] about (UPDATES) Panetta Calls for Cut in Active Duty Military Pay Raises
America’s ‘Johnny Two Note’ Hate and Minutia Political Culture
Is America unstoppably careening towards hate and minutia-filled politics as it moves further into the 21st century? It certainly seems that way. You'd think that, with all the huge issues facing the country, our politics and media coverage would be overwhelmed in a scramble to present substantive stories, serious argument-crammed think pieces, and intelligent TV coverage … [Read more...] about America’s ‘Johnny Two Note’ Hate and Minutia Political Culture
U.S. Postal Service: Buh Bye Saturday Mail
The U.S. Postal Service has announced that starting soon Saturday mail will be a thing of the past: The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday it will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to disburse packages six days a week, an apparent end-run around an unaccommodating Congress. The service expects the Saturday mail cutback to begin the … [Read more...] about U.S. Postal Service: Buh Bye Saturday Mail
Culture Of The Death Drones And Memories Of bin Laden’s Murder
When Osama bin Laden was killed at his compound in Pakistan many rejoiced at his death. My view was contrary as I wrote in what I believe was my most unpopular post in my time at TMV. In that piece I accused the Obama administration of having murdered bin Laden. The piece also predicted that the dark philosophy of murder-as-problem-solving would be advanced beyond that … [Read more...] about Culture Of The Death Drones And Memories Of bin Laden’s Murder
Hillary, The New Website
WASINGTON - HillaryClinton.com, the 2008 site, now directs people to "Click here to reach the office of Hillary Clinton." The second run to become the first female president in U.S. history... awaits. At least many hope so. It's not a coronation. As I've written before, many a Democratic man people have voted for had fewer credentials and a resume of less heft than … [Read more...] about Hillary, The New Website
The Republican Base Problem
The Republican Party has a base problem that may have already cost them control of the Senate. There was Todd Akin and Richard Murdoch in 2012 - Sharron Angle and Christine O'Donnell in 2010 who were able to win primaries but unable to win general elections because they were just- well crazy. Establishment Republicans are trying to stop the bleeding but they have a problem in … [Read more...] about The Republican Base Problem
Fox News Boots Dick Morris
Fox News has booted Dick Morris, arguably the worst pundit since the time of Moses: Fox News has decided not to renew its contract with political commentator and pollster Dick Morris, an industry official tells POLITICO's Mike Allen. Morris, who was on contract with Fox News throughout the 2012 presidential campaign, had not appeared on the network for almost three … [Read more...] about Fox News Boots Dick Morris
Constitution Thursday Updates
As I've previously mentioned I am involved in another web site where we write on the US Constitution. We've added some updates recently and I would encourage you to check them out. … [Read more...] about Constitution Thursday Updates
Patriotism at Super Bowl 47: Rush Limbaugh Cannot Be Right
A couple of days before the Super Bowl I expressed my disagreement with Washington Post opinion writer Tricia Jenkins’ claim that sports games “have become stages for large-scale patriotic theater” featuring “militaristic rituals” -- a left-over from when such “rituals” were “deliberately designed to promote unity during times of crisis,” habits that have “stuck around far … [Read more...] about Patriotism at Super Bowl 47: Rush Limbaugh Cannot Be Right