UPDATE: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta today joined the chorus of U.S. administration officials condemning the North Korean nuclear test. Jim Garamone at the American Forces Press Service reports: North Korea is a threat to U.S. interests in Northeast Asia, U.S. allies in the region and to the American homeland, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) President Obama Condemns North Korean Nuclear Test
Marco Rubio Leads 21 Republicans Who Vote Against Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON - A man who has such a thirst for the presidency that he's in a hurry to get there, which partially explains Senator Rubio's very awkward Poland Spring moment, shouldn't be voting against something as important as the VAWA. There is no excuse for these Republicans, none at all. From the Los Angeles Times: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said at a news … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio Leads 21 Republicans Who Vote Against Violence Against Women Act
Thirsty Rubio (Cartoon)
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Mr. Obama’s Pathetic Attempt To “Help” The Middle Class
It's not surprising that the President's State of the Union Address last night, which supposedly focused on helping the middle class, didn't have anything worth hearing in this regard. The president, as well as his advisers, top administrators, and members of our national legislature, don't have a clue about how the American middle class really lives, much less what it really … [Read more...] about Mr. Obama’s Pathetic Attempt To “Help” The Middle Class
Bob Menendez, Senator of the Evening (Guest Voice)
Bob Menendez, Senator of the Evening By DANA MILBANK Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bob Menendez is embroiled in a prostitution scandal -- and it has little if anything to do with sex. The New Jersey Democrat has for three months been the target of voluminous allegations, all unconfirmed, that he hired prostitutes, one … [Read more...] about Bob Menendez, Senator of the Evening (Guest Voice)
Excitable State of the Union (Cartoon)
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A Friend’s Writing as a Proxy for My Valentine’s Day Wishes
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. I am not the “mushy” kind of man who can write nice, sentimental pieces suitable for such a romantic occasion, but I still would like to acknowledge the intent and, yes, the “sentimentality” of that day as an expression of esteem for the “fairer sex” writers and readers here at TMV, including my lovely wife who is also a reader here. A few … [Read more...] about A Friend’s Writing as a Proxy for My Valentine’s Day Wishes
‘Pray for me’ says Pope at First Appearance Since Resignation
'Pray for me' says pope at first appearance since resignation (via AFP) Pope Benedict XVI made his first public appearance on Wednesday since his shock resignation announcement, asking thousands of cheering pilgrims at the Vatican to "keep praying for me". The 85-year-old pontiff was greeted by a standing ovation and chants of "Benedetto", his name in Italian, at … [Read more...] about ‘Pray for me’ says Pope at First Appearance Since Resignation
Obama Stakes Second Term on Ambitious Reform
Obama stakes second term on ambitious reform (via AFP) President Barack Obama wagered his second term on an ambitious bid to strengthen America at home by reigniting its economic engine, cutting gun murders and fixing immigration. Focusing his State of the Union address squarely on domestic priorities, Obama dealt in passing with churning foreign policy… … [Read more...] about Obama Stakes Second Term on Ambitious Reform
Can Leak Detection End the Pipeline Impasse? Interview with Adrian Banica
Can Leak Detection End the Pipeline Impasse? Interview with Adrian Banica by James Stafford of Oilprice.com Pipelines used to be things that were just built without blinking. It is said that there are enough pipelines now in the US to encircle the Earth 25 times with enough left over to also tie a bow around it. Today, getting a pipeline built is not so easy - there are … [Read more...] about Can Leak Detection End the Pipeline Impasse? Interview with Adrian Banica
Did Marco Rubio Partially Flood His Presidential Chances In His State of the Union Rebuttal Speech?
It's clear Florida Senator Marco Rubio has a thirst for a bigger career. And it's too early to tell, but early Twitter reaction is focusing less on the content in Rubio's State of the Union rebuttal speech than his apparent burning thirst -- which required him to drink water on camera. It was not subtle; it was a big gulp (with apologies to 7Eleven). You'll hear and … [Read more...] about Did Marco Rubio Partially Flood His Presidential Chances In His State of the Union Rebuttal Speech?
UPDATE: Police Say Reports Wrong About Christopher Dorner Body Found in Burned Cabin (No Body Pulled Out)
The latest police press conference is denying reports that a body found in a burned out cabin is Christopher Dorner's. The hunt reportedly continue. UPDATE: According to cable networks, police say no body was pulled out of the cabin because it was too hot. This is the original post below: The latest news on the saga of renegade ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner is … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Police Say Reports Wrong About Christopher Dorner Body Found in Burned Cabin (No Body Pulled Out)
Text of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address
Here's the full text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. It runs 7 pages on the CBS News website. … [Read more...] about Text of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address
US War in Afghanistan will End in 2014: Obama
US war in Afghanistan will end in 2014: Obama (via AFP) The US war in Afghanistan will end by late 2014, President Barack Obama vowed, saying that another 34,000 American troops will come home over the next year. "This drawdown will continue. And by the end of next year, our war in Afghanistan will be over," Obama said in his annual State of the Union … [Read more...] about US War in Afghanistan will End in 2014: Obama
Two Must Visit Sites for Live Blogging Obama’s State of the Union Address
Many sites are live blogging the President's State of the Union Address. Andrew Sullivan's is always perceptive -- as he is tonight. The Huffington Post has a superb collection of updates and Tweets. Also must reading. TMV will publish some State of the Union posts and articles later this evening. … [Read more...] about Two Must Visit Sites for Live Blogging Obama’s State of the Union Address
Live Video of President Barack Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Address
Here's live video of President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address which starts at 9 pm EST: JOIN THE LIVE CHATVISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV … [Read more...] about Live Video of President Barack Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Address
More Reporters are Killed in Peacetime than in War
Being a reporter is becoming more dangerous. Most of the more than 600 journalists killed across the world in the last decade were assassinated in peacetime, in places where no active conflict is taking place. Worse, the frequency of sexual attacks is rising to silence women journalists. A UNESCO official Janis Karklin disclosed this today at an exhibition organized by the … [Read more...] about More Reporters are Killed in Peacetime than in War
BREAKING NEWS: Christopher Dorner Sighted, Cornered: Reported Gunfight with Police (LIVE VIDEO) UPDATED 3: One Cop Killed
Christopher Dorner, the ex-LAPD officer accused to have killed three people, has reportedly been cornered by police. Reports on CNN and NBC indicate there was a gunfight with one or possibly two officers down. Watch it LIVE here (SEE UPDATE III on one cop killed in shootout below): View more videos at: http://nbclosangeles.com. Details from NBC in LA about what some news … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Christopher Dorner Sighted, Cornered: Reported Gunfight with Police (LIVE VIDEO) UPDATED 3: One Cop Killed
Special Guests to Join First Lady for State of the Union Address
President Obama delivering the 2012 State of the Union Address (White House photo) Traditionally -- but especially during times of war or conflict -- military have been special guests of the President, the Vice President or their ladies at State of the Union Addresses. Tonight, three guests with military ties will join First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of … [Read more...] about Special Guests to Join First Lady for State of the Union Address
The Newer Deal – Swords into Plowshares?
Once again, the State of the Union Address is upon us. Our annual national pep rally and political red carpet rides this evening and gives our freshly re-elected leader a chance to lay out his plans for the next four years. There are some obvious issues that we all expect to hear about - Immigration Reform, Gun control, and Climate Change. And after years of lip-service, the … [Read more...] about The Newer Deal – Swords into Plowshares?