When he invited him, Romney was hoping for “Sudden Impact” with “Magnum Force.” What he got was “Any Which Way You Can” to put him “In the Line of Fire,” leaving his acceptance speech in “The Dead Pool,” his handlers running “The Gauntlet” of blame “Unforgiven.” Yet now we learn it was the candidate himself, in reaching for “Absolute Power,” who invited “The Enforcer” and … [Read more...] about Mitt-Clint Buddy Movie
Midskill Positions Shrinking in US
Here. This suggests that securing a post-high school education is only going to become more important in the future. … [Read more...] about Midskill Positions Shrinking in US
Fewer Teens Driving
Here. This may be a good thing. … [Read more...] about Fewer Teens Driving
Images of Courage and Inspiration: 2012 Paralympics
The images and captions say it all: Kari Miller, far left, a former Army sergeant, and other members of the U.S. women's sitting volleyball team, celebrate after scoring a point during match play against China during the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Aug. 31, 2012. U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Deanie, … [Read more...] about Images of Courage and Inspiration: 2012 Paralympics
Romney Bounce?
It remains too early to tell exactly what effect the Republican National Convention has had on the polls. But television ratings are one measure that come in almost instantaneously. Ratings for the final two nights of the Republican convention were down quite a bit from 2008, declining by about 30 percent overall. ...Nate Silver, 538,NYT There are some externals that may … [Read more...] about Romney Bounce?
Slaying the Zeitgeist (Guest Voice)
Slaying the Zeitgeist Giant by Robert P. Coutinho The modern writer who has most influenced my religious and intellectual philosophy happens to be C. S. Lewis, and by a wide margin. One of his less-know novels was a take-off on the book, Pilgrim's Progress. Lewis' novel is titled The Pilgrim's Regress. Lewis, true to the novel he was basing his work on, allegorically … [Read more...] about Slaying the Zeitgeist (Guest Voice)
Clint Eastwood (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 Clint Eastwood (Cartoon)
Let’s Agree to Win (Guest Voice)
Let's Agree to Win by Michael Reagan We can win in November with ease. All Mitt Romney and Republicans need to do is follow the GOP's script from the historic midterm elections of 2010. In case you've forgotten, 2010 wasn't just a Republican wave. It was a tsunami. The GOP gained 63 seats in the House and six in the Senate, plus they picked up five governorships and … [Read more...] about Let’s Agree to Win (Guest Voice)
Eastwood and Romney (Cartoon)
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Winners and Losers at the Republican Convention (A Guide to Lists)
So who were the winners and losers at the Republican Convention in Tampa? There are many lists in the new and old media, but one of the best is via The Week, which starts its list this way: On Thursday night, the 2012 Republican National Convention wrapped up as Mitt Romney formally accepted his party's presidential nomination. It was an eventful week that got off to a … [Read more...] about Winners and Losers at the Republican Convention (A Guide to Lists)
Hoping to Be Like Clint Eastwood When I Hit 82
Clint Eastwood, that American icon, just like John Wayne, at the age of 82 -- ten years older than this old codger -- did a fabulous job at the Republican National Convention last night. His delivery, his coherence, his presence, his style, his memory, his humor, everything was just superb, just like John Wayne would have been. I wish that when I am 82, I could be one … [Read more...] about Hoping to Be Like Clint Eastwood When I Hit 82
Romney Victory would be a Poisoned Chalice (Der Standard, Austria)
If Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan do manage to get themselves elected in November, will they find it impossible to govern thanks to the campaign they and their supporters have run? For Austria's Der Standard, columnist Eric Frey writes that in turning his back on moderation and picking Paul Ryan as a running mate, Mitt Romney may have set the stage for another frustrating four years … [Read more...] about Romney Victory would be a Poisoned Chalice (Der Standard, Austria)
Republican and Democratic Conventions Share Safe Skies
In a very similar announcement as the one relating to the Republican National Convention, the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command have just announced that U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters “will protect the skies during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.” Not only will Air Force fighter jets … [Read more...] about Republican and Democratic Conventions Share Safe Skies
Latest But Not Last Romney
Accepting the nomination he chased rightward for two years, Mitt Romney tacked hard to the middle last night, leaving behind all those versions of himself who had gone head to head with Santorum, Gingrich, Bachmann and Cain in spewing Obama hatred. Prime-time viewers met this swell guy, great family man, patriot who had been wishing Barack Obama well in restoring American … [Read more...] about Latest But Not Last Romney
Rush Limbaugh’s Predictable Reaction to Clint Eastwood’s GOP Appearance
Yes, you could predict (couldn't you?) what Rush Limbaugh would say about Clint Eastwood's political/comedic riff at last night's Republican convention. He thought it was great and bold and here's why. Many others didn't quite feel the same way. … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh’s Predictable Reaction to Clint Eastwood’s GOP Appearance
In This World III
Tuskegee Airman Dabney N. Montgomery signs a movie poster before the public showing of the movie Red Tails on the flight deck of the Intrepid during Air Force Week 2012, in New York City, Aug. 20, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock) From N.Y. State Senator Bill Perkins’ web site: Dabney N. Montgomery was born in Selma, Alabama on April 18, 1923, to Dred … [Read more...] about In This World III
Beau Biden Supports Criminal Women?
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, and the fact that even Delaware's own officials admit that women commonly use false allegations to gain an advantage in family law cases, or for simple harassment purposes, Beau Biden, Delaware Attorney General and son of the Vice President of the United States, not only denies that false allegations are a serious problem in … [Read more...] about Beau Biden Supports Criminal Women?
The Daily Show: “RNC 2012 – The Road to Jeb Bush 2016 – Mitt Romney: A Human Being Who Built That” (Video)
Jon Stewart shows you (his version of) Mitt Romney's biographical convention film: The Daily Show with Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cRNC 2012 - The Road to Jeb Bush 2016 - Mitt Romney: A Human Being Who Built Thatwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical Humor & Satire BlogThe Daily Show on Facebook … [Read more...] about The Daily Show: “RNC 2012 – The Road to Jeb Bush 2016 – Mitt Romney: A Human Being Who Built That” (Video)
Romney Entered the GOP Convention the Underdog and Left the Convention the Underdog
Watching the post-speech media coverage of the GOP convention, I came away from it convinced it was a net negative for the GOP ticket. Romney went into it the underdog and needed to gain some serious momentum. He left it fending off bad press and ridicule, with even the best speeches being analyzed not for how they'll help Romney, but how they'll play into the 2016 election. … [Read more...] about Romney Entered the GOP Convention the Underdog and Left the Convention the Underdog
Leave It to the Irish…
Say or think what you will about the Tea Party, say or think what you will about Barack Obama, say or think what you will about a foreigner involving himself in U.S. politics, a 2010 interview between outspoken human rights activist -- now Irish President -- Michael D. Higgins and Boston conservative radio show host Michael Graham has gone viral. The website Upworthy … [Read more...] about Leave It to the Irish…