Is the GOP the scene of a brewing civil war over national security? Sounds like it.. … [Read more...] about Is There a Brewing GOP Civil War Over National Security?
North Korea Cuts Ties With South
In another show of how peaceful and reasonable they are, North Korea has ended all peace agreements with the South and has cut off communications. I am so glad Dennis took care of things for us. LEGAL NOTICE ON CARTOON: This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Reproduction elsewhere without licensing is strictly prohibited. See great cartoons by all the top … [Read more...] about North Korea Cuts Ties With South
The REAL Reason Why Rand Paul Ended His Filibuster
So what was the REAL reason Sen. Rand Paul ended his political-star-making, old-fashioned, Jimmy Stewart-like talking filibuster? Was the the call of the political pro: did he feel he made his point? Actually, Salon reports, it was the call of nature: Sen. Rand Paul ended his old-school Mr. Smith-style talking filibuster at around 12:30 a.m. this morning, after 12 hours … [Read more...] about The REAL Reason Why Rand Paul Ended His Filibuster
John Brennan Confirmed, Rand Paul Lionized (Guest Voice)
John Brennan confirmed, Rand Paul lionized (via GlobalPost) Politics makes strange bedfellows, and it just doesnâ??t get much weirder than this. Jean MacKenzie BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. — White House Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan was confirmed as head of the Central Intelligence Agency on Thursday, after a bizarre and protracted confirmation process.… … [Read more...] about John Brennan Confirmed, Rand Paul Lionized (Guest Voice)
So Long “Safe Seat”: Carl Levin Retiring from the Senate
Michigan Democratic Sen. Carl Levin, an outspoken Senator noted for his independence and secure hold on his Senate seat, has announced he'll retire at the end of his term in two years -- taking his seat out of the "safe seat" category and most likely propelling it into the "likely Democratic column." But it changes some assumptions now among those who do predictive … [Read more...] about So Long “Safe Seat”: Carl Levin Retiring from the Senate
About the Sequester Battle: Who’s Winning So Far?
First, Greg Sargent: Signs are that Dems will end up agreeing with some version of the GOP approach of funding the government at sequester levels through September. It’s true, as Brian Beutler has reported, that House Dems will withhold support for the GOP bill to force Republicans to pass it on their own and that Senate Dems are pressing for some changes to mitigate the … [Read more...] about About the Sequester Battle: Who’s Winning So Far?
Paul Filibuster Over Drones Exposed Republican Division
If Republican Sen. Rand Paul's loooooooooong filibuster over drones exposed a partisan rift, it also highlighted a rift within the Republican Party -- one that 2016 Presidential nomnination hopefuls will have to grapple with. And a rift it most assuredly is: U.S. Sen. John McCain blasted fellow Republican Rand Paul on the Senate floor this morning for his 13-hour … [Read more...] about Paul Filibuster Over Drones Exposed Republican Division
Rand Paul Ends Senate Filibuster Over Drones After 12 Hours
Rand Paul filibuster on drones gains support in Senate (via AFP) Republican Rand Paul stiff-armed President Barack Obama's CIA nomination Wednesday, drawing support from fellow senators concerned about the administration's refusal to rule out drone strikes on US soil. With the blocking tactic stretching into it's sixth hour, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tried… … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Ends Senate Filibuster Over Drones After 12 Hours
GOP Votes: Filet Mignon Over Filibuster
Republican Senators had a choice last night of breaking bread with the President or breaking wind with Ron Paul. Refuting suspicions that politicians would rather talk than eat, diners outnumbered gasbags by 12 to 6. It may not have been a definitive display of cooperation over obstruction but a hopeful sign no less that GOP legislators emerged from the two-hour Obama dinner … [Read more...] about GOP Votes: Filet Mignon Over Filibuster
For Past Blood Shed,Change Name of Senate Russell Building
Historic Tidbit: When Ron Dellums, an African-American and Pat Schroeder,a female,were appointed to the Armed Services Committee in 1973, Chairman Ed Hebert only provided one chair. Rather than make a fuss, they decided to share it. They joked they sat "cheek-to-cheek." Barney Frank said it was"the only half-assed thing Ron&Pat ever did." The anecdote goes hand in hand with my … [Read more...] about For Past Blood Shed,Change Name of Senate Russell Building
Guess Who’s Coming to Obama’s Lunch? Paul Ryan
Obama invites Republican budget hawk Ryan to lunch (via AFP) President Barack Obama will take his charm offensive with Republicans up a notch on Thursday, having lunch with budget hawk and former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan at the White House. Hours after supping with a dozen Republican senators to start a dialogue aimed at reviving a stalled "grand… … [Read more...] about Guess Who’s Coming to Obama’s Lunch? Paul Ryan
Kim Threatens Nuclear Strike on United States
Umm. OK. It's also threatening to scrap the cease-fire accord from the Korean War. Is there any point at which we take this regime as not just one of the most monstrous and murderous slave states in the world, but an outright danger to the rest of the world, and do something to take that regime out? Let me guess: any such talk will be viewed as "neocon warmongering." … [Read more...] about Kim Threatens Nuclear Strike on United States
Report: Republicans Emerge from Dinner With Obama Optimistic About Deficit Deal
Is this a sign of the world coming to an end? Did President Barack Obama slip something into their drinks? Did Obama win them over them by putting a pillow in his shirt and filling his mouth with lobster Thermidor and doing a Michael Moore impression? And what will Rush Limbaugh say? According to The Hill, GOPers who had dinner with President Barack Obama at a posh … [Read more...] about Report: Republicans Emerge from Dinner With Obama Optimistic About Deficit Deal
Hugo Chavez’ Death: A View from Americans in Venezuela (Updated)
UPDATE: In their report from Venezuela (below), Shayne Cokerdem and Diane DePriest mention the claims made by Venezuela’s Vice President Nicolás Maduro regarding the circumstances of Hugo Chávez’s death. Naturally, the United States is anxious to find out whether Mr. Maduro “might provide an opening for closer ties between the two nations,” and in which direction he will … [Read more...] about Hugo Chavez’ Death: A View from Americans in Venezuela (Updated)
Rand Paul Filibuster on Drones Gains Support in Senate
Rand Paul filibuster on drones gains support in Senate (via AFP) Republican Rand Paul stiff-armed President Barack Obama's CIA nomination Wednesday, drawing support from fellow senators concerned about the administration's refusal to rule out drone strikes on US soil. With the blocking tactic stretching into it's sixth hour, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tried… … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Filibuster on Drones Gains Support in Senate
Quotations from Chairman Roger
Fox News' maven Roger Ailes blunt comments on political figures are going boffo on the Internet, cable news and blogosophere. He's the Fox News bigwig, so his attitudes (the theory goes) reveal the assumptions behind Fox News analysis and attitudes. The source for the golden quotes: a Vanity Fair piece that offers a special adaptation of the upcoming book Roger Ailes: Off … [Read more...] about Quotations from Chairman Roger
Discovering Your Spiritual House
Once you open yourself to the possibility of being created, life becomes a very different journey. The concept of creator influences questions of present purpose and future destiny. If life has an origin from a meaningful originator, then we've got a very different journey on our hands. In my life journey, I've met very few authentic atheists. When you dig deeper into the … [Read more...] about Discovering Your Spiritual House
A World War II Veteran’s Lost Diary Finally Comes Home
I knew we had something in common. The way Henry penned neat, short but meticulous notes of important events during his tour of duty -- including how much money his buddies owed him. Like me, during my young military days, Henry must have apparently been a small payday loans store for his military buddies who were not as frugal as he was. And just as I was in my early … [Read more...] about A World War II Veteran’s Lost Diary Finally Comes Home
Rand Paul Filibuster Poses Awkward Questions For Many
Rand Paul (R-KY) is currently filibustering the nomination of John Brennan to be CIA director. He began his effort about 11:45 EST and has promised to speak as long as he can, though he concedes that he will eventually lose a cloture vote. Many on the left are snapping to the knee jerk reaction of attacking Paul and the GOP for this effort but the things Paul is saying are … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Filibuster Poses Awkward Questions For Many
Obama’s Poll Numbers Returning to Earth: 43% Approval Says Reuters/IPSOS Poll
The bump has been dumped: as voters conclude that the U.S. is back to the same old gridlock, manufactured crises and partisanship, and amid news of sequester budget cuts, President Barack Obama's polling numbers are tumbling back to earth, according to the latest Reuters/IPSOS Poll: Less than two months into his second term, President Barack Obama's approval rating has … [Read more...] about Obama’s Poll Numbers Returning to Earth: 43% Approval Says Reuters/IPSOS Poll