I love stories like these, the back-story. A Paul Harvey "the rest of the story" story, sorta. At about 11.15 pm Eastern Tuesday night, the Obama campaign tweeted and Facebooked a picture of Barack and Michelle Obama, a photo clearly not taken at that moment. (The sky was not dark; she was wearing a sleeveless dress.) The photo went viral, becoming the most "liked" … [Read more...] about The Story Behind The Photo
Some Manager
W. Mitt Romney's main selling point was supposed to be he was a successful data driven manager. We certainly didn't see that in his campaign. First we have the GOTV project known as ORCA. The Unmitigated Disaster Known As Project ORCA Project ORCA is a massive undertaking – the Republican Party’s newest, unprecedented and most technologically advanced plan to win the 2012 … [Read more...] about Some Manager
Losing With Grace
Even as we are told by some pundits that Democrats and Republicans will now begin to get along at least a little better during this session, we are brought back to reality by Eric Dondero, former aide to Ron Paul, whose reaction to the election results was, “All family and friends, even close family and friends, who I know to be Democrats are hereby dead to me. I vow … [Read more...] about Losing With Grace
Breaking: CIA Director David H. Petraeus Resigns (Updated)
I am a Democrat. He is a Republican. Nevertheless, I have the utmost professional respect for this man, General David H. Petraeus, former commanding general of Multi-National Forces in Iraq, former Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan and now Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. I respect the General so much that twice I wrote columns expressing my personal … [Read more...] about Breaking: CIA Director David H. Petraeus Resigns (Updated)
CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus Resigns, Cites Extra-Marital Affair
Gen. David Petraeus resigns as CIA Director under the Obama Administration over "extramarital affair," US News reports. Petraeus visited the White House on Thursday to ask President Barack Obama to accept his resignation “for personal reasons,” he said in a statement to CIA staff. “After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an … [Read more...] about CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus Resigns, Cites Extra-Marital Affair
A Fair-Market Solution to the Gas Shortage in the US Northeast
Hurricane Sandy left devastation in its wake and has created numerous hardships for the residents of the area that will continue for some time to come. One of the problems affecting most residents, even those whose homes were not significantly damaged or did not lose electricity, is the ongoing gas shortage. New York State, following on the heals of New Jersey, announced gas … [Read more...] about A Fair-Market Solution to the Gas Shortage in the US Northeast
Help a World War II Veteran’s Diary Come Home
It has become an honor every year around Veterans Day to write one or two articles about our veterans, about our heroes -- still alive or Resting in Peace. This year, in a way, it is no different. It is about a World War II veteran, it is about a hero and it is about duty, honor, country. What makes it perhaps a little different this year, is that all I knew initially … [Read more...] about Help a World War II Veteran’s Diary Come Home
Note To Rich People — Stop Whining About Taxes
At many times and in many paces over the years, predatory taxes administered by cruel and grasping governments have caused enormous misery among huge segments of local populations. After the tax collectors came around impoverishment and not infrequently starvation followed. Hatred for the taxing authority invariably followed as well. But hey, you rich people in today's … [Read more...] about Note To Rich People — Stop Whining About Taxes
Iran Minister Confirms Firing at US Drone in Gulf
Iran minister confirms firing at US drone in Gulf (via AFP) Iran's defence minister confirmed on Friday a Pentagon claim that two Iranian fighter jets fired on an unarmed US Predator drone in the Gulf last week. "Last week an anonymous plane entered the space over the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Persian Gulf area which, due to… … [Read more...] about Iran Minister Confirms Firing at US Drone in Gulf
Obama, Romney, Stars and Stripes (Cartoon)
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 political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Obama, Romney, Stars and Stripes (Cartoon)
Inside Montreal’s Mafia Wars (Guest Voice)
Inside Montreal’s mafia wars (via GlobalPost) A graft probe and a string of killings in Quebecâ??s biggest city are exposing deep mob connections. Sandro Contenta TORONTO, Canada — In the back room of the Cosenza Social Club, a strip mall café in an Italian neighborhood of Montreal, the city’s top mobster held court over piles of cash.… … [Read more...] about Inside Montreal’s Mafia Wars (Guest Voice)
We Have A Choice, Latinos or Losing
Ok, I had to take a few days to go through the three stages of grief, but now I'm good! Americans chose the path they wanted, which is more government, and all we can do as conservatives is do a better job at making our case for free markets, less dependence, & morality. I don't do this for me. My life will not change. My husband I have worked hard and saved hard for 30 … [Read more...] about We Have A Choice, Latinos or Losing
Hurricane Sandy: The Aftermath and the U.S. Military (Marines Land at Breezy Point)
Marines and sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit step off a landing craft utility vehicle onto the shore of Breezy Point, a small coastal community in New York, Nov. 9, 2012. They and troops from other units are partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Guard to help the residents of New York … [Read more...] about Hurricane Sandy: The Aftermath and the U.S. Military (Marines Land at Breezy Point)
The Words You Should Not Use In Political Debate
George Carlin was well known for his routine about the seven words you could not say on television. His point was to push the envelope on censorship. These days with pay television the words are no longer that restricted, indeed we often see some of them on regular programming (though not in this post, you can surf over to the link if u want to read them). I think it is time … [Read more...] about The Words You Should Not Use In Political Debate
A New America Speaks
WASHINGTON -- So much for voter suppression. So much for the enthusiasm gap. So much for the idea that smug, self-appointed arbiters of what is genuinely "American" were going to "take back" the country, as if it had somehow been stolen. On Tuesday, millions of voters sent a resounding message to the take-it-back crowd: You won't. You can't. It's our country, too. … [Read more...] about A New America Speaks
Prosecute Karl Rove’s Consumer Fraud?
When newly minted Sen. Elizabeth Warren gets to Washington, a spectacular case of Dodd-Frank deception awaits her—-all those Super PAC millions that were guaranteed but failed to sweep Barack Obama out of the White House. In a financial democracy, where bilking billionaires should be no more acceptable than preying on the poor, Karl Rove has a lot to answer for, starting … [Read more...] about Prosecute Karl Rove’s Consumer Fraud?
Amazing Video Moment: Obama Gets Emotional Thanking Young Staff: “I’m Really Proud of All Of You” (Video)
I don't think there is a precedent for a video of a President speaking in such a heartfelt way to his young campaign workers. He starts to thank young campaign workers at his campaign headquarters and expresses his admiration for them and he tears up. This video will be shown for many years: … [Read more...] about Amazing Video Moment: Obama Gets Emotional Thanking Young Staff: “I’m Really Proud of All Of You” (Video)
Getting To 60 (Guest Voice)
Getting to 60 by Harry Boswell One of the real surprises of Election Night was the added strength of Senate Democrats. While going in, Republicans had hopes of taking over the Senate, when the dust finally settled by mid-day on Wednesday, Democrats had actually gained 2 seats, giving them 53, with 2 more seats held by independents (Sanders in Vermont and Angus King in … [Read more...] about Getting To 60 (Guest Voice)
Israel braces for Obama ‘payback’ after re-election
Israel braces for Obama 'payback' after re-election (via AFP) Israel was bracing on Thursday for chillier ties with Washington, with pundits unanimous that a re-elected President Barack Obama will seek payback for Benjamin Netanyahu's supporting Mitt Romney. "Netanyahu gambled, we will pay," said a headline in top-selling daily Yediot Aharonot, referring to … [Read more...] about Israel braces for Obama ‘payback’ after re-election
Obama Campaign Says it Won Florida
Obama campaign says it won Florida (via AFP) US President Barack Obama's top aide in Florida said Democrats have won the vote in the officially undeclared Sunshine State, where officials are under fire for mishandling the ballot. Obama in the end did not need the biggest swing state as he won enough states across the country to romp to a decisive… … [Read more...] about Obama Campaign Says it Won Florida