After Spain nixes new fiscal deal, Catalonia considers independence push (via The Christian Science Monitor) As if Spain didn’t have enough to contend with amid a dire economic crisis, record unemployment, social turmoil, and fading diplomatic clout, it’s now facing the destabilizing threat of breaking apart. Catalonia, the second most-powerful hub in the country … [Read more...] about After Spain Nixes New Fiscal Deal, Catalonia Considers Independence Push
Steroids (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 Steroids (Cartoon)
Marijuana legalization 2012: Colorado, Oregon and Washington Vote (Video Animation)
Another timely video animation from Taiwan's Next Media Animation: … [Read more...] about Marijuana legalization 2012: Colorado, Oregon and Washington Vote (Video Animation)
Capitol Steps: Mitt and Ann Romney Sing “What Does the Middle Class Do?”
Another work of genius from the Capitol Steps. The Romney's sing "What Does the Middle Class Do?" And they weigh in on Super PACS: … [Read more...] about Capitol Steps: Mitt and Ann Romney Sing “What Does the Middle Class Do?”
Pakistan Minister Offers Bounty for Anti-Islam Film-Maker
Pakistan minister offers bounty for anti-Islam film-maker (via AFP) A Pakistani government minister Saturday offered a $100,000 reward for the death of the maker of the anti-Islam film produced in the US that sparked violent protests across the Muslim world. Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour invited members of the Talban and Al-Qaeda to take part in the … [Read more...] about Pakistan Minister Offers Bounty for Anti-Islam Film-Maker
Controversy Growing Over Romney’s Univision Interview
Is Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney poised to have a new monkey wrench thrown into his attempt to win over more Latino voters? A Buzzfeed report sourced via an interview with a top Spanish-language broadcaster how whipping its way around the Internet and being reported on websites such as the New York Daily News' below could hurt if it gets more wider distribution. … [Read more...] about Controversy Growing Over Romney’s Univision Interview
Sarah Palin’s Advice to Mitt Romney: ‘Go Rogue’
Sarah Palin’s advice to Mitt Romney: 'Go rogue' (via The Christian Science Monitor) Mitt Romney has been getting lots of gratuitous advice from fellow Republicans and conservatives worried about what they see as a presidential campaign that’s slipping toward defeat. As usual, Sarah Palin is the most direct and colorful. In a statement to the Weekly … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin’s Advice to Mitt Romney: ‘Go Rogue’
The Deathscort at the Abortuary
It's timely again. And, since it's the Autumnal Equinox and the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, this is about justice and equanimity. And the danger of fanatics. click for larger image Once upon a time, I guarded all of Southern Oregon for a Woman's Right to Choose, one day a week ... This originally appeared on Saturday, October 01, … [Read more...] about The Deathscort at the Abortuary
Things to Remember Before You Try to Change the World
Things to remember before you try to change the world. God is not a Republican. He's not a Democrat, a Libertarian or a member of the Green Party. God is neither far right nor far left. He is definitely not a moderate. God's not even an American. God will not show you His papers. God is not a political platform, doctrinal diatribe, or denominational distinctive. God is … [Read more...] about Things to Remember Before You Try to Change the World
The Emancipation Proclamation
It was on this day, 22 September 1862, that President Abraham Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation. While we can debate the actual impact of the document from a legal impact, the far more important thing to remember is the moral impact of the statement. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG1PvQHCTPI … [Read more...] about The Emancipation Proclamation
Defense Update: Images of Our Military
Regardless of the political battles our politicians and the voters are engaged in during this elections season, our men and women in uniform continue to serve us and continue to do what they have been trained to do in near and far-away places, day and night and sometimes under fire. I found the following images -- starting with 24 young Marines taking the oath of enlistment … [Read more...] about Defense Update: Images of Our Military
The Magic of “Through The Wormhole”
I'm a complete and utter fan of The Science Channel's series Through The Wormhole hosted by Morgan Freeman. The entire way they present their material is completely engrossing to me and Morgan Freeman is the perfect host. The same way that Jack Palance (Ripley's Believe It Or Not), Carl Sagan (Cosmos), and Leonard Nimoy (In Search Of) completely became their shows, is how … [Read more...] about The Magic of “Through The Wormhole”
‘We Germans Have a Hard Time Understanding Why Americans would Vote for Romney’ (Financial Times Deutschland, Germany)
Would it be possible for a candidate for public office to be any more self-destructive than Mitt Romney has been? This Financial Times Deutschland editorial examines the now infamous video in which Romney dismisses half the electorate, and, indicating a preference for Obama, says that the way his campaign appears to have collapsed is 'more or less what we had hoped … [Read more...] about ‘We Germans Have a Hard Time Understanding Why Americans would Vote for Romney’ (Financial Times Deutschland, Germany)
Mitt Tells the Truth (Guest Voice)
Mitt Tells the Truth by Bill Moyers and Michael Winship Like everyone else, we watched the movie of the week – that clandestine video from Mitt Romney’s fundraiser in Florida. Thanks to that anonymous cameraperson, we now have a record of what our modern day, wealthy gentry really thinks about the rest of us -- and it’s not pretty. On the other hand, it’s also not … [Read more...] about Mitt Tells the Truth (Guest Voice)
Three Clues That a Person Has Violent Tendencies (Guest Voice)
3 Clues That a Person Has Violent Tendencies (via 21C Woman) Domestic violence is a problem in many homes, as well as relationships. But it is a problem that’s not often talked about. There are several reasons why people don’t like to talk about domestic violence. For one, they don’t want to have controversies tainting their name. Secondly, the abuse is… … [Read more...] about Three Clues That a Person Has Violent Tendencies (Guest Voice)
Walmart Aims for First India Store in 12-18 Months
Walmart aims for first India store in 12-18 months (via AFP) US giant Walmart said on Friday it aims to launch its first retail store in India within the next 18 months after the government opened the vast consumer market to foreign chains. "That is the plan -- to open (stores) in 12 to 18 months," a spokesman for the world's largest retailer by sales told … [Read more...] about Walmart Aims for First India Store in 12-18 Months
New Film Protests in Pakistan as Death Toll Rises to 21
New film protests in Pakistan as death toll rises to 21 (via AFP) Thousands of Islamist activists in Pakistan staged new demonstrations Saturday against a US-made anti-Islam film, as the death toll from the previous day's violent protests rose to 21. More than 5,000 protesters marched towards the parliament in Islamabad, including hundreds of women, chanting … [Read more...] about New Film Protests in Pakistan as Death Toll Rises to 21
Foxy Grandpas for the Presidential Race
Send in the good ole boys: Bill Clinton regales Jon Stewart while the GOP longs for a Reagan octogenarian to rescue Romney after the Clint Eastwood debacle. The Comeback Kid, now 66, basks in Daily Show kudos for his killer convention standup as prelude to plugging Walmart and other friends of his Global Initiative. The antic mind tries to conjure a future white-haired … [Read more...] about Foxy Grandpas for the Presidential Race
‘Prophet Mohammad Endured Personal Insults without Retaliating’ (The Grand Mufti, Egypt)
Should Muslims follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad and react to insult without violence? After weeks of spiraling violent protest, Grand Mufti of Egypt Ali Gomaa has castigated those who are inciting Muslims to anger, and has advised followers of the Holy Prophet to act as he acted - and peacefully endure the insults of the misguided. Grand Muftu Ali Gomaa writes in … [Read more...] about ‘Prophet Mohammad Endured Personal Insults without Retaliating’ (The Grand Mufti, Egypt)
Romney’s Lost 60 Minutes Opportunity? My Campaign Doesn’t Need a Turnaround
CBS 60 Minutes has been proven to be a potential game-changer. It has a monster audience (far bigger than a Fox News or MSNBC or CNN audience). It gets viewers of all -- or no -- political parties. An interview on the program can most assuredly influence perceptions, solidify or change existing ones. And, after viewing this snippet from the 60 Minutes interview with Republican … [Read more...] about Romney’s Lost 60 Minutes Opportunity? My Campaign Doesn’t Need a Turnaround