On the Gaza-Israel border, Israeli reservists weigh a ground assault (via The Christian Science Monitor) On Saturday, Israel’s army seemed poised to launch a ground assault into the Gaza Strip after four days of war with Hamas, as flatbed trucks hauled armored vehicles around southern Israel and thousands of reservist call-ups donned rumpled uniforms en route to … [Read more...] about On the Gaza-Israel border, Israeli Reservists Weigh a Ground Assault
Israeli Gaza Raids Continue, Hitting Media Centre
Israeli Gaza raids continue, hitting media centre (via AFP) Fresh Israeli air strikes hit a Gaza City media centre and homes in northern Gaza early Sunday as the death toll mounted, despite suggestions from Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi that there could be a "ceasefire soon." "At least six journalists were wounded, with minor and moderate injuries, when … [Read more...] about Israeli Gaza Raids Continue, Hitting Media Centre
GOP-Qaeda Strikes Again
Providing material aid and comfort to an enemy in time of war is treason. That's what the law's been since there's been law. GOPatriotism; GOProud By this definition, the congressional GOP is actively engaged in treason. (I know: so what else is new?) Now, it certainly stands to reason that a party entirely devoted to blocking any aid or assistance to Americans suffering … [Read more...] about GOP-Qaeda Strikes Again
Classic Photo: Obama Imitates Gymnast McKayla Maroney’s ‘Not Impressed’ Look Perfectly
This is the photo sweeping the Internet -- particularly blogs and Facebook. Here's the CNN story: President Barack Obama met with members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team on Thursday and mimicked gymnast McKayla Maroney's "not impressed" look. "Did I just do the Not Impressed face with the President..?" Maroney, who won an individual silver medal, tweeted … [Read more...] about Classic Photo: Obama Imitates Gymnast McKayla Maroney’s ‘Not Impressed’ Look Perfectly
Obama in a Barrel at the Fiscal Cliff?
Nobody expected a second-term honeymoon, but this is like going over Niagara Falls in a barrel again for the President. The fiscal cliff talks pick up again in the White House where they left off when the Tea Party subverted Barack Obama’s Grand Bargain with John Boehner, with the same supporting cast (McConnell, Reid and Pelosi) and not the slightest trace of any attitude … [Read more...] about Obama in a Barrel at the Fiscal Cliff?
Did Congress kill the Twinkie? The tariff tale behind the Hostess demise
Did Congress kill the Twinkie? The tariff tale behind the Hostess demise.(+video) (via The Christian Science Monitor) It’s the end of a lunchbox era as baked icons such as Twinkies, Hostess CupCakes, and Wonder bread face extinction amid a contentious labor dispute, which ended Friday in the declared liquidation of Hostess Brands Inc., the Texas-based … [Read more...] about Did Congress kill the Twinkie? The tariff tale behind the Hostess demise
Israel air raids kill 10, destroy Hamas HQ in Gaza
Israel air raids kill 10, destroy Hamas HQ in Gaza (via AFP) Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 10 Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters on Saturday as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. After Palestinian militants fired rockets at the heart of Israel on Friday, Israeli warplanes carried out 180 air … [Read more...] about Israel air raids kill 10, destroy Hamas HQ in Gaza
(VIDEO) How to Make a Twinkie
In case Twinkies vanish from the American scene totally (quite possible) here's a You Tube that shows you how to make a version of them at home: … [Read more...] about (VIDEO) How to Make a Twinkie
Israel OKs reserve call-up of up to 75,000: TV
Israel OKs reserve call-up of up to 75,000: TV (via AFP) The Israeli cabinet on Friday night gave its green light for the recruitment of up to 75,000 reservists, Channel 2 television said, amid signs that Israel was gearing up for a ground offensive in Gaza. The decision was taken in a phone vote which was carried out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … [Read more...] about Israel OKs reserve call-up of up to 75,000: TV
Quote of the Day: Barbra Bush Says: “People Spoke. Move On.”
Our political Quote of the Day comes from former First Lady Barbara Bush on the elections and working with President Barack Obama: “I’m tired now of the elections,” the wife of former President George H.W. Bush said at an event at Lyndon Johnson’s presidential library, according to Reuters. “People spoke. Move on, get on with it. I want to do other things and not to be … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Barbra Bush Says: “People Spoke. Move On.”
More Romney “Gifts” Fallout: Criticized by Gingrich and Christie
More and more Republicans are moving swiftly to distance themselves from losing Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's claims that President Barack Obama won re-election by basically bribing various constituencies with gifts. To wit: Newt Gingrich: “I’m very disappointed with Governor Romney’s analysis, which I believe is insulting and profoundly wrong. First … [Read more...] about More Romney “Gifts” Fallout: Criticized by Gingrich and Christie
Giving Back To Those Who Give All
As a rule I try not to use my postings on TMV to be too preachy. I see this site as a place for us to have good and vigorous political debates but I try not to troll for any of my pet causes. However once in a while rules are made to be broken. We are heading into of one the most festive times of the year. Whatever your faith (or lack thereof) we all enjoy this season as … [Read more...] about Giving Back To Those Who Give All
Unemployment Benefits: How Long Is Too Long
(This is a reposting of an earlier version that would not allow comments.) Let me begin by stating the obvious fact that we all feel for those who are unemployed and especially for those who have families. It's a terrible economy right now and people are hurting. Part of the current debates over the fiscal cliff include questions of continuing to extend current … [Read more...] about Unemployment Benefits: How Long Is Too Long
If Republicans Would Just Become Democrats They’d Do So Much Better
Ya gotta love it when Democrats and “Progressives” try to analyze the great failings of the Republican Party and instruct the Republicans on how to resurrect their once fine party. How often have you heard Progressives tell us how much we need two strong parties? Then they proceed to tell us what that second strong party should look like. And the description they give is … [Read more...] about If Republicans Would Just Become Democrats They’d Do So Much Better
Olive Oyl Has Been Found!
She's the new first lady of China, Peng Liyuan. Don't believe me? Go here for the evidence. By the way, in a separate development, Peng, a Chinese folk singer, has announced that she will soon be recording cover versions of American folk favorites. Among those slated for the collection are: The Times, They're Never Changing, Wanna Work on Mao's Farm Some More, and This Land … [Read more...] about Olive Oyl Has Been Found!
I Am a ‘Taker’ — and Proud of It
I immigrated to the United States when I was 17. Ever since then, I have been a “taker.” I have taken advantage of all the opportunities this great country has offered me and continues to offer all its residents, including immigrants like me. I took up residence in this beautiful country and took a job that paid me the fabulous amount of one dollar an hour. Yes, I was … [Read more...] about I Am a ‘Taker’ — and Proud of It
Good Bye (For Now) Twinkies: Hostess Is Going Out of Business
Good bye (for now) Twinkies, that delicious and tempting, nearly addictive packaged cream-filled cake snack of generations that makes you say "good bye" to your diet as you eat one after another. Its parent company Hostess is going out of business. And if Twinkies are sweet, the debate over why the party's over for Hostess is bitter, indeed: Hostess, the makers of … [Read more...] about Good Bye (For Now) Twinkies: Hostess Is Going Out of Business
‘The Onion’: Economy Devastated By Newton-John/Travolta Christmas LP
Too funny! John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John Christmas Album Plunges Nation Into Double-Dip Recession [I blog here.] … [Read more...] about ‘The Onion’: Economy Devastated By Newton-John/Travolta Christmas LP
The Sins of General David Petraeus
I was long in awe of General David Petraeus, and the only thing that begins to mitigate how blind I was to his true character is that there are journalists with far more credibility than myself -- chief among them Tom Ricks -- who also were taken in and played by him like a cheap violin. As the now disgraced CIA director returns to Capitol Hill today for more testimony on … [Read more...] about The Sins of General David Petraeus
Jealous Lover and Dad Luck Brought Down CIA chief
Jealous lover and bad luck brought down CIA chief (via AFP) It was an unlikely chain of events involving a jealous lover, a Florida socialite and an over-zealous FBI agent that led CIA chief David Petraeus to resign over an extramarital affair. The Petraeus scandal has had more twists and turns than a Hollywood thriller as different characters have been … [Read more...] about Jealous Lover and Dad Luck Brought Down CIA chief