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)
World Powers Denounce Terrorist Israel bus bombing
World powers denounce 'terrorist' Israel bus bombing (via AFP) World powers on Wednesday condemned a bus bombing in Tel Aviv that injured 17 people as a terrorist attack and said it hampered moves to effect a truce in Gaza. The United States, Israel's close ally, led the condemnation with the White House denouncing the "outrageous" attack and reaffirming … [Read more...] about World Powers Denounce Terrorist Israel bus bombing
Sure Cure for a Holiday Affliction
"Hiccups," says the Mayo Clinic, "may result from a large meal, alcoholic beverages or sudden excitement," which makes tomorrow the perfect-storm day for being afflicted. Fortunately, there is a sure-fire cure, passed on by (brace yourself for major name-drop) John F. Kennedy's White House doctor, Janet Travell, an expert on muscle spasms who put him in a rocking chair and … [Read more...] about Sure Cure for a Holiday Affliction
Gaza Thanksgiving (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 Gaza Thanksgiving (Cartoon)
Blast on Tel Aviv Bus as Gaza Truce Remains Elusive
Blast on Tel Aviv bus as Gaza truce remains elusive (via AFP) A blast ripped through a bus in Tel Aviv on Wednesday injuring 17 people in what Israel said was a terrorist attack, further vexing international efforts to end relentless violence in and around Gaza. The attack came as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and UN chief Ban Ki-moon shuttled … [Read more...] about Blast on Tel Aviv Bus as Gaza Truce Remains Elusive
Bobby Jindal and Creationism (Guest Voice)
[Editor's Note: We've done several posts here on Louisiana Bobby Jindal's post-election comments which are quite moderate in tone. But he is also at the center of an ongoing battle in his home state that is worth remembering and puts his stand on issues into a wider context. Here's a concise Guest Voice post that'll help.] Bobby Jindal and Creationism by Zack … [Read more...] about Bobby Jindal and Creationism (Guest Voice)
Mitt Romney to End Up with 47% of Popular Vote, Poetic Justice?
We called it last week when the popular vote percentages for the presidential election showed Mitt Romney hovering around 47%. Well, the final tally will show just that 47.56% rounded off to 47%. Poetic justice, right? The non-partisan Cook Political Report predicts with certainty that with all of New York and California counted, Romney will end up below 47.5 percent of the … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney to End Up with 47% of Popular Vote, Poetic Justice?
Turmoil After Church Votes Against Women Bishops
Turmoil after church votes against women bishops (via AFP) Church of England bishops were to host an emergency session on Wednesday after the church narrowly rejected the appointment of women bishops, triggering turmoil and setting back efforts to modernise the mother church of millions of Anglicans worldwide. Bishops were to consider the vote's … [Read more...] about Turmoil After Church Votes Against Women Bishops
Corny Joke Time
While there were many things I didn’t like about Dr. Laura I did always enjoy the fact that every Thanksgiving she would have her corny joke episode. The last day before Thanksgiving was dedicated to everyone calling in with their corniest jokes. So chime in with those corny jokes (and feel free to share your best Thanksgiving treats too) … [Read more...] about Corny Joke Time
Blue/Red Divide: Coastal Flooding in Congress
In politics as well as culture, geography is becoming destiny. This month’s election, a study finds, brings New York and California Democrats the highest percentage ever of seats in the House despite continued Tea Party domination of the body. Blue opposition to John Boehner’s control will be bi-coastal, leaving huge red swaths inland. University of Minnesota analysts … [Read more...] about Blue/Red Divide: Coastal Flooding in Congress
My Answer to Homelessness in Seattle
I host a daily radio broadcast from the 15th floor of Blanchard Plaza in downtown Seattle. My commute to and from Seattle is about an hour and twenty minutes, give or take a rainy day or a carpool lane fender bender. I usually enter the heart of Seattle through the North I-5 Seneca exit. It's one of those left lane exits that confuses tourists and creates a fair amount of … [Read more...] about My Answer to Homelessness in Seattle
What Thanksgiving Is All About
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Phebus, 83rd Network Operations Squadron first sergeant, stacks boxes of donated food at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Nov. 17, 2012. Phebus, as part of the Langley First Sergeants Council, is supporting Operation Warmheart which helps Langley Airmen during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kimberly Nagle) First, a Happy … [Read more...] about What Thanksgiving Is All About
Fukushima lives: Today is the day
While the world stumbles towards longer wars in the Middle East, emerged from millennia-old enmities, a Japanese-born artist living in New York and a few friends are working to start a new foundation in the present moment to express the nurturing unity of human bonds. The accent, through artistic portrayals that break out and go beyond cultural boundaries, is on an … [Read more...] about Fukushima lives: Today is the day
Breaking Update: McCain’s Call for a Benghazi Select Committee
UPDATE IV: Read “McCain Backs Away From Benghazi Conspiracies” here. But is the bomb-bomb-bomb-Iran-man really backing away? Of course not. He'll find some other angle to continue to spout his bitterness and sour grapes. UPDATE III: CBS News Reports: CBS News has learned that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) cut specific … [Read more...] about Breaking Update: McCain’s Call for a Benghazi Select Committee
Longtime Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Resigns As Second Accuser Files Lawsuit
BREAKING: Long time Elmo puppeteer, Kevin Clash, resigns from "Sesame Street" after a second accuser has come forward. This also comes as Sheldon Stephens, the young man he reportedly had a sexual relationship with, now says he wants to undo his recantation of their encounter occurring when he was underage. Kevin Clash had paid him $125,000 to settle the matter and to say the … [Read more...] about Longtime Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Resigns As Second Accuser Files Lawsuit