And so it ends a day of high political drama (go HERE and HERE for recap) with an up and down House vote: a partial resolution of the country's fiscal cliff dilemma with a compromise that many in both parties consider lousy -- but it keeps the U.S. from tumbling off the fiscal cliff. It was an action President Barack Obama, in an appearance shortly after the vote, praised for … [Read more...] about BREAKING: House Approves Bipartisan Senate Fiscal Cliff Deal: Most Republicans Vote Against It
House Republicans Back Off Political Cliff and Will Allow Vote On Senate Fiscal Cliff Compromise
It earlier appeared House Republicans were fully prepared to shove themselves, their party and the country off the fiscal cliff. But they pondered the political realities -- and gazed into a likely political abyss -- and will now allow a vote on the bipartisan Senate fiscal cliff deal brokered by Vice President Joe Biden. The Huffington Post reports: Subdued House … [Read more...] about House Republicans Back Off Political Cliff and Will Allow Vote On Senate Fiscal Cliff Compromise
Congress: Govern
In the early chapters of their book, The Three Roosevelts: Patrician Leaders Who Transformed America, James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn explain how Theodore Roosevelt came to be the first Rooseveltian "traitor to his class," by descending from the lofty heights of inherited social position and entering the rough world of elective politics. According to Burns and Dunn, the … [Read more...] about Congress: Govern
House Republicans: Poised to Push U.S. Off Fiscal Cliff and GOP Off Political Cliff? (UPDATED)
Here we go again. Only the economic and political impact may be greater this time. The unthinkable thinkable is about to happen: it's 2013 and already deja vu. Conservative House Republicans, championed by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), seem poised to effectively reject the Senate's bipartisan fiscal cliff deal which will hurl the U.S. off the fiscal cliff -- and … [Read more...] about House Republicans: Poised to Push U.S. Off Fiscal Cliff and GOP Off Political Cliff? (UPDATED)
IT’S 2013. WHO CARES?
The start of each new calendar year is full of positive dribble, and too much happy well-wishing and irrational optimism. I’ve heard this endless "crapola" for over 50 years. Why do so many people engage in such perennial delusional thoughts and willful denials of reality? I’m not going to wish anyone a happy and prosperous 2013. An individual's success or failure (be it … [Read more...] about IT’S 2013. WHO CARES?
Hillary in the Hospital and Political Eye
Only in the ugliness of today’s Washington could a life-threatening medical emergency be seen in terms of a career move. Hillary Clinton’s hospitalization yesterday for a blood clot after a fainting fall and concussion earlier in the month inspires widespread sympathy and hope but also underscores the political sniping about her physical state in the aftermath of the … [Read more...] about Hillary in the Hospital and Political Eye
Fiscal Cliff Solution Goes to Republican House
US 'fiscal cliff' solution goes to Republican House (via AFP) Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives are considering legislation to stave off America's fiscal crisis after a last-gasp deal on taxes passed the Senate overnight. A vote was expected as early as Tuesday as Vice President Joe Biden was dispatched to Capitol Hill to win … [Read more...] about Fiscal Cliff Solution Goes to Republican House
Top 10 Most Innovative Gadgets for 2013 (Guest Voice)
Top 10 most innovative gadgets for 2013 (via The Inquirer) 2012 has come to an end and to celebrate the greatest innovations announced in the technology industry during the past year and upcoming in 2013, we have whittled down our favourite and most unique devices, computers and gadgets. Doubling up as a charge dock for the Iphone, Ipad or Ipod, the Renew… … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Innovative Gadgets for 2013 (Guest Voice)
An Urgent Resolution for 2013
WASHINGTON -- Guns do kill people. Our national New Year's resolution must be to stop the madness. It is shameful that gun control only becomes worthy of public debate following an unspeakable massacre such as Newtown -- and even more shameful that these mass killings occur so often. What usually happens is that we spend a few weeks pretending to have a "conversation" … [Read more...] about An Urgent Resolution for 2013
2013 (Cartoon)
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Congress Could Learn a Lot About Accountability From the NFL (Guest Voice)
Congress Could Learn a Lot About Accountability From the NFL by Jason Stanford After four horrible seasons, the Jacksonville Jaguars canned their general manager. The Bears missed the playoffs, and now Lovie Smith is unemployed. And now Andy Reid, once called "coach for life" by the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, is out of work. Why? Because their teams stunk. Their … [Read more...] about Congress Could Learn a Lot About Accountability From the NFL (Guest Voice)
Senate Passes Fiscal Cliff Deal: The (Biden) Deal, Its Supporters and its Opponents
It almost looks like normal. The Senate got its deal and the dissenters (few) were three Democrats and five Republicans. An "overwhelming" approval is what the New York Times calls that. Just about anything the Republicans don't filibuster is a flamin' triumph! Maybe 2013 is a year of fear for the right? The Senate, in a pre-dawn vote two hours after the … [Read more...] about Senate Passes Fiscal Cliff Deal: The (Biden) Deal, Its Supporters and its Opponents
The Funniest Laurel & Hardy Sound Comedy Ever Made? Hog Wild (Colorized)
I'm now watching the incredible new DVD Laurel & Hardy: The Essential Collection, which has digitally restored DVDs of ALL of the team's Hal Roach black and white comedies, including ones shot in foreign languages before dubbing was used. Over the years I've read -- and the commentaries on the DVDs also indicate -- that many Laurel & Hardy and comedy critics consider "Hot … [Read more...] about The Funniest Laurel & Hardy Sound Comedy Ever Made? Hog Wild (Colorized)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
To YOU and YOURS, all of us here at TMV wish you the Happiest New Year. graphic via shutterstock.com … [Read more...] about HAPPY NEW YEAR!
A Lost Story: What New Year’s Used to Mean
Dear Brave Souls: Blessed New Year 2013 to all in full festive voice! Una Vez Más, One more time: The Old Man and The Baby, New Year's Icons: A Lost Story. The Lost Story About What The Old Man and the New Baby Used to Mean for Human Renewal of Body, Mind, Spirit, Heart and Soul… at New Year’s. We’re led to believe that New Year’s images are about the Old Year going … [Read more...] about A Lost Story: What New Year’s Used to Mean
7 NFL Coaches Fired the Day after Season Ends
7 NFL coaches fired the day after season ends (via GlobalPost) 7 National Football League teams have fired their coaches the day after the end of the regular season. Samantha Stainburn Seven National Football League teams have fired their coaches the day after the end of the regular season, the Associated Press reported. The teams letting go of their coaches … [Read more...] about 7 NFL Coaches Fired the Day after Season Ends
Some Thoughts For The New Year
As we face the end of one year and the start of another it is only natural for us to reflect on our status in life and equally normal for us to feel like we have nothing but problems. But just a little reminder If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of the world. If you have money in … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts For The New Year
Get Ready to Fall Off the “Fiscal Cliff”
NOTE: The latest is that an agreement is close -- but no vote today. Which means: yep, seguro que si -- the United States, no matter for how long, is going off the fiscal cliff. A deal not voted on by the deadline is effectively no deal in time. And so I'm REPOSTING and READATING THIS: Here's what was posted several days ago. The bottom line: no vote to keep us from tumbling … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Fall Off the “Fiscal Cliff”
President Barack Obama’s Statement on the Fiscal Cliff (Republicans Not Happy) Full Video
Here's the full video of President Barack Obama's statement on the Fiscal Cliff negotiations. GOPers were reportedly unhappy with his sometimes mocking tone: The Washington Post's Ezra Klein puts it into perspective: President Obama’s cheerful, mocking statement enraged Republicans. But the bigger problem is he said something Republican leaders have been trying to … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama’s Statement on the Fiscal Cliff (Republicans Not Happy) Full Video
US Tax Deal Close as Fiscal Cliff Nears
US tax deal close as fiscal cliff nears (via AFP) US political leaders looked set Monday to strike a last-gasp deal that resolves the tax side of the fiscal cliff crisis but was not expected to rein in the longer-term problem of runaway spending. As the clock ticked down to a midnight deadline, leading Republicans and Democrats indicated a face-saving… … [Read more...] about US Tax Deal Close as Fiscal Cliff Nears