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Budget deal before Christmas? Looks that way.
This comes from Ezra Klein, via Taegan Goddard: “Washington appears to be preparing to deal with it in a smooth, timely, reasonable way.... “... December 21st, people keep saying. We’ll have a deal by December 21st… Here’s how it could work: The top-income tax cuts expire, as Obama wants. Those cuts only raise about $80 billion in 2013, so they’re a ‘down payment’ on … [Read more...] about Budget deal before Christmas? Looks that way.
Burning Ovens, Drunken Cat Fights, and Other Happy Thanksgiving Memories
Bring Mumbai Masterminds to Justice: Indian Press
Bring Mumbai masterminds to justice: Indian press (via AFP) Indian newspapers on Thursday called for the Pakistani masterminds behind the Mumbai attacks to be brought to justice as they welcomed the execution of sole surviving gunman Mohammed Kasab. "A puppet's life ends on a string," The Times of India headline read after Kasab, a Pakistani national, was … [Read more...] about Bring Mumbai Masterminds to Justice: Indian Press
Gaza Truce Could Pave Way for New US Peace Push
Gaza truce could pave way for new US peace push (via AFP) The US success in helping to broker a Gaza ceasefire shows it cannot turn its back on the Middle East and should perhaps seize the moment to try to rekindle peace talks, experts said. With Egypt's new Islamist President Mohamed Morsi emerging strengthened from his first big test, having shown he can… … [Read more...] about Gaza Truce Could Pave Way for New US Peace Push
Thanksgiving: Family Elders- and Sobriety
Harvest Ceremonies, Return of the Light, Holy Days... “Just a moment ago we were children... Just a moment from now we awaken as elders…” ** Dear Brave Souls I am sitting here on a snowy night in the Rockies; there’s a fire in the fireplace, it is darkest night out with a big yellow half-bellied moon hanging over the little lake we live on. I am thinking about all of … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving: Family Elders- and Sobriety
Things To Remember Today
When most people think of Thanksgiving they think of the food, the football and the shopping. Often when they think of family it is of the petty conflicts and the little things that can make the day a hassle. I hope that we can all take some time to remember the truly important things. Remember that you have a warm bed to sleep in and that every day you eat meals many in … [Read more...] about Things To Remember Today
Music for Thanksgiving: The Turkey Trot (1900 Piano Rolls)
Here's some music for Thanksgiving: old (1900) player piano rolls of a Turkey Trot medley: … [Read more...] about Music for Thanksgiving: The Turkey Trot (1900 Piano Rolls)
Thanksgiving Blessings 2012 (Guest Voice)
Thanksgiving Blessings, 2012 Raging Moderate, by Will Durst Seriously? Both political parties talking pre-emptive smack barely a week after the election. Partisan politics? Again? So soon? Not even time to catch our breath? For crum's sakes, give it a rest, you guys. Besides, shouldn't you be out on recess? After all, it's Thanksgiving. Yes. Already. The earliest … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Blessings 2012 (Guest Voice)
The Greatest Generation, Redux
WASHINGTON -- For nearly a decade I have had the privilege of teaching veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, though they have taught me more. Most of them were Army captains and majors who had done three or four tours of duty. And here's the most remarkable thing: Not one of these men and women complained about what we asked of them. They have, however, … [Read more...] about The Greatest Generation, Redux
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Thanksgiving cartoon via shutterstock.com … [Read more...] about HAPPY THANKSGIVING
‘Taking Note’ of John McCain’s Benghazi Machinations (Updated)
UPDATE: On CNN Wednesday morning, host Soledad O’Brien challenged Rep. Michael Burgess’ (R-TX) opposition to Susan Rice... ...noting that Republicans had supported Condoleezza Rice’s nomination as Secretary of State in 2005, despite the Bush administration’s role in the massive intelligence failures that led to the Iraq war. Burgess struggled to explain the … [Read more...] about ‘Taking Note’ of John McCain’s Benghazi Machinations (Updated)
Jesse Jackson Jr Resigns From Congress
This has been a long time coming......... It appears to have been a plea bargain with prosecutors, thus ending (or at least sidelining) a once promising career. … [Read more...] about Jesse Jackson Jr Resigns From Congress
Thanksgiving Update
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. For me it will be like any other day - feeding my mother, who is in home hospice' applesauce with pills and Ensure. I am thankful for this experience, the thought of mom dying in a nursing home is not a pleasant one. I will have a caregiver here for five hours tomorrow to give me a little break and the next door neighbors are … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Update
Obama voter database
It looks like the Democratic Party is going to be making more extensive use of the same technology it used to help win this year's election. On the whole I'm inclined to see this as a net positive; for the first time, the "youth vote" was a real factor. Things that get people more involved in our political system are by and large a good thing in my view. Although to be … [Read more...] about Obama voter database
Truce Agreed to End Week of Gaza Bloodshed
Truce agreed to end week of Gaza bloodshed (via AFP) Israel and Hamas agreed on a truce that took effect Wednesday evening at 1900 GMT in a bid to end a week of bloodshed in and around Gaza that has killed more than 150 people, Egypt and the United States said. Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammed Kamel Amr announced the agreement at a joint news conference… … [Read more...] about Truce Agreed to End Week of Gaza Bloodshed
Review: I Was Wrong: Rise of the Guardians is Great!
I was wrong: Rise of the Guardians is Great! So I'm going to make this quick because my mind is already drifting towards more important things, like pumpkin pie and football doubleheaders. However, before I head into Thanksgiving holiday bliss, I'd like to make you aware of Rise of the Guardians, an excellent holiday film opening in theaters today (November 21st). Last … [Read more...] about Review: I Was Wrong: Rise of the Guardians is Great!
Rupert Murdoch, the “Jewish Press” and a Revelation
News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch has given proof that big turkeys aren't only found on Thanksgiving tables. But he raised an issue that compels me to make a major revelation. Murdoch swiped at those supposed media "Jews" not providing the kind of coverage he would have his holdings give on events in Israel. He Tweeted: "Why is the Jewish press so consistently anti-Israel in every … [Read more...] about Rupert Murdoch, the “Jewish Press” and a Revelation
McCain Officially Admits He Was Wrong on Benghazi Without Admitting It
NOTE: TMVer Dorian de Wind wrote an extensive post HERE about McCain being increasingly isolated, which is updated with this recent news. MUST READING. If you hear a slight sound, its the sound of an Etch-a-Sketch. I mean, if you lose your best political bud Joe Lieberman, who do you have left? Here's a statement just issued by Arizona Senator John McCain -- a political … [Read more...] about McCain Officially Admits He Was Wrong on Benghazi Without Admitting It
Electing a President: Five Insights from Obama Campaign Manager Jim Messina (Guest Voice)
Electing a president: Five insights from Obama campaign manager Jim Messina (via The Christian Science Monitor) Depending on one’s politics, Jim Messina is either a conquering hero or a figure of intense envy. Either way, the manager of President Obama’s successful reelection campaign was the man of the hour in Washington Tuesday, when he sat down for a chat with … [Read more...] about Electing a President: Five Insights from Obama Campaign Manager Jim Messina (Guest Voice)