You really have to wonder just where Commonwealth Judge Robert Simpson has been living. How on earth could he let the new voter-ID law stand saying in essence that no one in Pennsylvania who wanted to vote would be affected by the government photo ID requirement? And this was after the pro-ID law side presented no evidence, none, that there had been any cases of voter … [Read more...] about Say what? PA Voter-ID law upheld?
DON’T DO IT MITTENS! KEEP THOSE TAX RETURNS SECRET!
There is no legal requirement that candidates for Federal public office or the U.S. Presidency must publicly release their Federal tax returns. It’s just been a habit since Republican Candidate for President George Romney made such a multi-year disclosure in 1968 while running against Richard Nixon – and he didn’t even get the nomination. In this election cycle, Republican … [Read more...] about DON’T DO IT MITTENS! KEEP THOSE TAX RETURNS SECRET!
Quote of the Day: Halperin on Romney’s Current Strategy
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Time's Mark Halperin: The Romney campaign seems intent on spending at least part of another day Thursday messaging that the Barack Obama of 2012 is less hopey and changey than the 2008 version. On the one hand, they are trying to bring the President's positive ratings down. On the other hand, Romney watched Newt Gingrich and … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Halperin on Romney’s Current Strategy
REQUIRED READING: Howard Fineman on “Why Obama-Romney Debate Will (Continue To) Be Vicious”
Once in a while there is an analysis or post so perfect that it does it a disservice to quote it or comment on it, since it needs to be read IN FULL. This post by Howard Fineman on why campaign 2012 is going to get nastier and nastier needs to be read in its entirety. Nothing I say can add to it or top this post which is REQUIRED READING. I will do a later post on his … [Read more...] about REQUIRED READING: Howard Fineman on “Why Obama-Romney Debate Will (Continue To) Be Vicious”
Paying Off Student Loans With Your Monthly Social Security
Student loans. Social Security. They don't seem to have any obvious links. If you're old enough to collect Social Security, the law that makes repaying student debt a federal government-backed obligation was not on the books when you went to college. Besides, Social Security income can't be dunned by anyone for any reason. Those collecting Social Security always know this … [Read more...] about Paying Off Student Loans With Your Monthly Social Security
Radford VA Small Business Owner Chris McMurray Declines Biden Entourage Visit Over Obama “You Didn’t Build That” Comment
Radford VA resident Chris McMurray, who owns "Crumb and Get It," is allowing Mitt Romney's false campaign ad to be his voice of reason. He turned down a request from Joe Biden's entourage to stop at his business, which has only been open for nearly three months. He declined the request because he doesn't agree with the Obama administration's policies. Okay, that's fair game, … [Read more...] about Radford VA Small Business Owner Chris McMurray Declines Biden Entourage Visit Over Obama “You Didn’t Build That” Comment
Gallup Poll: Americans Continue to Give Obama Low Marks on the Economy
A new Gallup Poll shows finds American's continue to give President Barack Obama low marks on his handling of the economy -- as his daily tracking polls tumble: Three months before the election, President Barack Obama gets good marks from Americans for his handling of terrorism, fair marks for education and foreign affairs, but poor marks on immigration and three big … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Americans Continue to Give Obama Low Marks on the Economy
Back-to-school Apocalypse (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 Back-to-school Apocalypse (Cartoon)
Obama Derangement Syndrome Hits New Depth: Megdeath Singer Says Obama Staged Mass Shootings
How far can "Obama derangement syndrome" go? If you thought it had gone to the center of the earth, think again. The latest is that Megadeath's Dave Mustaine has accused Obama of staging the two big recent mass shootings and warned that it looks like U.S. is burning into Nazi Germany. He's quoted as saying: "Back in my country, my president ... he's trying to pass a … [Read more...] about Obama Derangement Syndrome Hits New Depth: Megdeath Singer Says Obama Staged Mass Shootings
Why Romney Went Off at Biden
Never before in a modern presidential campaign have the clanking gears been so visible: Joe Biden comes up with a hoof-in-mouth metaphor and the Romney team winds up RoboMitt to fulminate about Obama: "His campaign and his surrogates have made wild and reckless accusations that disgrace the office of the Presidency...And the White House sinks a little bit lower.” Romney … [Read more...] about Why Romney Went Off at Biden
Blog Heaven Or Hell
I shut down my own blog, Middle Earth Journal, four years ago and moved on to Newshoggers. Well now Newshoggers is closing it's doors. I have been posting here at TMV for about a year but this will now be my only blogging home. There was a bit of my soul in Middle Earth Journal and yes in Newshoggers too. It's always hard to give up a piece of your soul but my soul is now … [Read more...] about Blog Heaven Or Hell
How Ryanization Threatens the GOP
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- There is the idea of having Paul Ryan on the Republican ticket, and then there is the reality. If conservative ideologues are over the moon at having their favorite conviction politician as Mitt Romney's vice presidential running mate, many Republican professionals -- particularly those running this fall -- are petrified. They freely express … [Read more...] about How Ryanization Threatens the GOP
CD Review: Woody at 100
Kids during World War II knew and loved the song "This Land Is Your Land." Little Joey Gandelman attending Laurelwood Summer Camp in Madison, Connecticut, in the summer of 1963 sang "This Land is Your Land." Kids in schools today all know the song "This Land Is Your Land." What many kids don't know is the guy who wrote the song and the lyrics -- and what many Americans have … [Read more...] about CD Review: Woody at 100
Gallup National Poll: Romney Sees No Bounce From Ryan Selection
A new national Gallup Poll finds presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney hasn't gotten an real bounce from his selection of Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate: Mitt Romney's standing in the presidential election campaign has not changed materially in the immediate days after his announcement of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice-presidential running … [Read more...] about Gallup National Poll: Romney Sees No Bounce From Ryan Selection
Security Guard Shot at Conservative Family Research Council in Washington D.C.
One again, an all-too-familiar headline. Someone with a gun opening fire. This time: at the conservative Family Research Council's office in downtown Washington, D.C, in an attack that officials are treating as domestic terrorism: A security guard at the Family Research Council was shot and wounded Wednesday morning after a scuffle with a man who expressed disagreement … [Read more...] about Security Guard Shot at Conservative Family Research Council in Washington D.C.
WHY BOTHER WRITING, THINKING OR DOING ANYTHING?
I’ve been at this mental point many times during the past 3½ years since I started posting on TMV in February 2009. I stop posting because I get really depressed with global and national reality, and then retreat to find some semblance of sanity and contentment with my family, some part-time work, and in thinking and writing about the “big picture.” My spouse, our son and … [Read more...] about WHY BOTHER WRITING, THINKING OR DOING ANYTHING?
New Ride (Cartoon)
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Poll: Romney Gets a Poll “Bump” With Ryan Veep Pick in Swing States
Presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has gotten a poll "bump" due to his choice of Rep. Paul Ryan, a poll of swing states shows. The Purple Poll: In the immediate aftermath of Mitt Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate, the GOP ticket has drawn even with the Democratic ticket. Today, Romney and Ryan lead the Obama-Biden ticket by a … [Read more...] about Poll: Romney Gets a Poll “Bump” With Ryan Veep Pick in Swing States
After Years of Birthers, Romney Hits Obama for “Hate”
WASHINGTON - After a Republican primary season and three years that included Republicans accusing Pres. Obama of not being an American, Mitt Romney's outrage and the ensuing charges that followed seemed surreal. Romney has utilized the 2008 playbook of Obama from the start, playing the long game in the primaries, now shifting to the honor and integrity hill, because Romney … [Read more...] about After Years of Birthers, Romney Hits Obama for “Hate”
In The Beginning
Just a little humor for y'all, let's try to avoid making it too political. In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth. And the Earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And Satan said, "It doesn't get any better than this." And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. And God said, "Let the earth bring forth … [Read more...] about In The Beginning