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)
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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
How Clinton Damaged Romney-Ryan
Daniel Larison thinks Clinton damaged the Romney/Ryan ticket and they have no one to blame but themselves. Scott Galupo identifies the main strength of Bill Clinton’s convention speech: But the case he made against Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan was devastating. It was, and it was all the more devastating because Romney and Ryan made no concerted effort to make the case for … [Read more...] about How Clinton Damaged Romney-Ryan
Bill Clinton Report Card
He kept Barack Obama waiting past prime time for their embrace, but the delay was worth it as an unbuttoned Bill Clinton unloaded almost an hour of vintage charm, sarcasm and passion on behalf of the President’s reelection. “I was just a country boy from Arkansas, and I came from a place where people still thought two and two was four,” he told the crowd about his experience … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Report Card
Drew Peterson Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder
Just breaking that Drew Peterson has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of his third wife Kathleen Savio in 2004. … [Read more...] about Drew Peterson Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder
Barack’s Angels
Forget those “Sex and the City” reruns. Tonight Charlotte is America’s babe magnet with Scarlett Johansson, Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria likely to turn up as mystery guests to counter Clint Eastwood’s old man and the chair routine. On the dark side, Kim Kardashian is threatening to show up, too. But as JFK used to say, life isn’t always fair. Note to GOP watchers: … [Read more...] about Barack’s Angels
Clinton: Witness for the Defense
CHARLOTTE -- Bill Clinton is typically described as the empathetic, feel-your-pain guy. But his greatest political skill may be as a formulator of arguments -- the explainer in chief. At the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, he did not disappoint, boiling down Mitt Romney's case to one sentence: "In Tampa," he said, "the Republican argument against the … [Read more...] about Clinton: Witness for the Defense
Site issues with Logging In
Hello TMV readers. I'm aware of and currently working on the issue with logging in for comment and author accounts. Seems to be an issue with web site cookies and other a couple of other gremlins impacting site performance. Keep checking this post for updates. … [Read more...] about Site issues with Logging In
Bill Clinton Gets It Right — Almost
Like so many other convention watchers, I was much impressed by the performance of former President Bill Clinton. Beyond his superb presentation, he actually hit the content buttons. He moved beyond the 'my grandfather was poorer than yours' rhetoric, and the deadening dull sloganeering that's largely been the basis of both parties' campaigning. He actually got into issues, … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Gets It Right — Almost
Hillary Watches Bill from East Timor
WASHINGTON - The State Department released the above photo. Secretary Clinton's face says it all. Watching her husband from 9,963 miles away from Charlotte, North Carolina, delivering the most important speech of the convention, their political love story continues. There are a lot of people who believe this story is far from over. Taylor Marsh, a veteran political … [Read more...] about Hillary Watches Bill from East Timor