In the absence of a dictator and iron-fisted control of a heavily censored press, our press has been manipulated into the functional equivalent. And that ought to scare hell out of any American. One week of media manipulation will make the point, but more importantly, the point should anger and frighten you. Don't believe me? Read on. Here's the "top story" in Amerika from … [Read more...] about The Intentional Manipulation of MEMEORANDUM to suppress the DNC
God and Man at the DNC
So, the Democrats hate God. How do I know? I read it on the internet -- at least, that portion of the internet that belongs to right wing crazies: Are you a God hater? The Democrat party is for YOU, then. Bunch of godless paganistic freaks. I hate these people, yes I HATE these people. HATE, HATE, HATE. Yes, ok -- I get it. Video doesn't lie. Democrats booed after … [Read more...] about God and Man at the DNC
More Lousy Economic News: August Jobless Report Finds Unemployment Falls to 8.1 Percent
More news on the economy that isn't good for those who are struggling, or President Barack Obama and his re-election campaign: American employers added just 96,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department reported Friday. The unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent as the economy slogged along for the 43rd month in a row with joblessness above 8 percent. Economists had … [Read more...] about More Lousy Economic News: August Jobless Report Finds Unemployment Falls to 8.1 Percent
(UPDATED) Does Gallup Poll Now Show Signs of An Obama Democratic Party Bounce? It’s Editor Says Yes
Are we now seeing signs of a "bounce" for President Barack Obama and the Democrats? New Gallup Poll polling numbers now up show a shift from what was up just earlier today, based on daily tracking numbers averages. UPDATE: It's Editor-in Chief Frank Newport says it does look like a bounce: President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party look as if they are getting at least … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Does Gallup Poll Now Show Signs of An Obama Democratic Party Bounce? It’s Editor Says Yes
Obama’s Message Breaks Through in Swing State Newspapers
Many new and old media pundits may feel President Barack Obama's acceptance speech last night was not his best, a disappointment, a lot of restated campaign talking points and overall not the strongest speech of the convention. But it turns out as Buzzflash notes his main messaged broke through quite well on the front pages of key swing state newspapers. … [Read more...] about Obama’s Message Breaks Through in Swing State Newspapers
Obama’s Hope and Change 2.0
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The man who ran on hope and change didn't walk away from them. He redefined them for the long haul. And a president who has been accused of being a collectivist and a socialist didn't abandon a vision of shared burdens and purposes. He replied forcefully with a call for a renewal of citizenship, "the idea that this country only works when we accept … [Read more...] about Obama’s Hope and Change 2.0
Obama’s Elephant
All that undeniable truth, all that heart, all that wisdom, all that sheer rightness, yet not a direct word in the President’s eloquent acceptance speech about the undeniable reality that, even if he wins reelection, can make it all irrelevant. In a political climate where the bottom-line truth can’t be spoken, both the President and Joe Biden barely sideswipe it. They speak … [Read more...] about Obama’s Elephant
Video of Full Speech: Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention
Vice President Joe Biden's speech was nirvana for Democratic partisans, and not-so-nirvana for some other voters and analysts. Here's the full video of his speech to the Democratic Convention: A transcript of his speech is here. … [Read more...] about Video of Full Speech: Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention
Pakistan Conflict Fuels Marijuana Boom (Guest Voice)
Pakistan conflict fuels marijuana boom (via AFP) Jam Bazaar in Pakistan is cramped with guns, pistols and marijuana, living proof of a booming market in what hawkers call the best medicine or "black gold" in the world. This may be conservative Muslim country, where women are confined to their homes and alcohol banned, but marijuana is a much loved… … [Read more...] about Pakistan Conflict Fuels Marijuana Boom (Guest Voice)
A Review of Dueling Conventions (Guest Voice)
A Review of Dueling Conventions by Tina Dupuy The Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa was a post-Apocalyptic dystopia of what the world could be if Republicans were completely in charge: Scared (mostly) white people in a militarized labyrinth of blockades in strategic dead ends ... all for your protection. Attendees endured security checks inside secured … [Read more...] about A Review of Dueling Conventions (Guest Voice)
Gracias Arizona (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 Gracias Arizona (Cartoon)
Pres. Obama, The DNC, And Our Choice
I had to go to my son's high school football game last night, so I got in just in time to catch most of VP Joe Biden's speech, and then Pres. Obama's speech. Who would have dreamed four years ago that Joe Biden would provide a more riveting speech than Obama? Obama gave Biden his due as well, saying he was the best Vice President he could have hoped for. I suppose that makes up … [Read more...] about Pres. Obama, The DNC, And Our Choice
Reuters/Ipsos Poll: No Signs Yet of Convention Bounce for Obama As Some Say His Speech Was Blah
A Reuters/Ipsos poll taken before his speech last night finds no bounce yet for President Barack Obama yet -- as you can start to see some consensus that the weakest major speech at the convention was the one delivered by Obama himself. So far, U.S. President Barack Obama has not received much of a bounce yet in popular support from the Democratic National Convention, a … [Read more...] about Reuters/Ipsos Poll: No Signs Yet of Convention Bounce for Obama As Some Say His Speech Was Blah
Mitt Romney: Can Such a ‘Vacuous Figure’ Lead the Strongest Nation? (Al Mesryoon, Egypt)
Would a President Mitt Romney lead the United States to 'weakness, deterioration ... and humiliation'? For Egypt's Al Mesryoon, columnist Dr. Muhammad Hisham Ragheb writes that he could hardly believe, after watching Romney's speech to accept the Republican nomination, that such a man could be so close to leading America. For Al Mesryoon, Dr. Muhammad Hisham Ragheb starts … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney: Can Such a ‘Vacuous Figure’ Lead the Strongest Nation? (Al Mesryoon, Egypt)
Dem Star Fluke Hints at Future Congress Run
Dem star Fluke hints at future Congress run (via AFP) Hot off her star performance at the Democratic convention, women's advocate Sandra Fluke hinted Thursday at a future run for Congress but said re-electing Barack Obama was her main mission. "Right now I'm focused on this election and fighting for President Obama and for the women of this country who… … [Read more...] about Dem Star Fluke Hints at Future Congress Run
Video of Full Speech: President Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech at the Democratic National Convention
President Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination for President -- setting up the official launching of an election campaign pitting him against Republican Mitt Romney that Obama says presents America with the clearest choice in a generation. Here's how CBS News' report frames it: President Obama formally accepted the Democratic party's presidential nomination on … [Read more...] about Video of Full Speech: President Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech at the Democratic National Convention
Biden Disappoints In Bin Laden Comments
I want to preface my comments by saying that while I don't always agree with him I've long been a fan of Joe Biden. He has always struck me as a decent man and one who, while always a firm partisan, still tries to maintain a level of honor and dignity in his politics. That is why I found his comments on the killing of Osama Biden Laden to be disappointing. I understand … [Read more...] about Biden Disappoints In Bin Laden Comments
Obama’s Star Wavering in Europe
The challenge tonight for Barack Obama’s carefully scripted eloquence is to have enough heart to repair confidence in him as a person, not only as a President. He will also have to persuade more than just Americans about why he should continue for another term when he addresses the Democratic National Convention. Europe and most of the world lifted him to stardom for his … [Read more...] about Obama’s Star Wavering in Europe
Sisters On The Bus
Paul Ryan may be a Catholic but Sister Simone Campbell is not a fan. And yes, even the Catholic Bishops opposed the Ryan Budget and no one accuses them of being liberal. via Balloon Juice … [Read more...] about Sisters On The Bus
23 Cents Is Big Money
I've been watching some of the convention speeches. Sometimes I've been bored. Sometimes moved to tears. Sometimes fuming. Some pretty darn memorable speeches. But I totally loved Lilly Ledbetter. Her speech is must-see viewing for any and all who want justice and fairness in the workplace here in the USA. This gal is a pistol. Her DNC speech is on Youtube. … [Read more...] about 23 Cents Is Big Money