The would-be President responds to the Sikh temple shootings by “mourning those who lost their lives” and with “prayer for healing.” On another August 6, we are jolted into realizing that Mitt Romney wants his finger on the trigger that 67 years ago took more than a hundred thousand lives in the name of peace. In Japan, the Mayor of Hiroshima cites efforts to provide … [Read more...] about Obama, Romney and The Bomb
To Refresh Your Heart: The Lost Story of “Big Feet” Abebe Bikila
For the weary of the world, sit back and read about this man from Sub-Sahara Africa. I hope you will be refreshed in spirit for a time then. TMV ran my article in 2008. Here it is again. I would run it every year if I could, for this man is something rare that is inside all of us, but isn't always allowed to show. It think we can shine this kind of humanity even more when we … [Read more...] about To Refresh Your Heart: The Lost Story of “Big Feet” Abebe Bikila
Obama Attack Dog (Cartoon)
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Warring Over Tax Returns
WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney's defiant secrecy about his personal finances looks like a cross Republicans will have to bear all the way to Election Day. To put it mildly, the burden seems to chafe. Apoplexy is not the tone politicians generally seek to project. Yet there was GOP chief Reince Priebus on ABC's "This Week," calling Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid a "dirty … [Read more...] about Warring Over Tax Returns
And The Gold Goes To NASA
It's appropriate that the MSL, Curiosity Rover, landed during the Olympics. It was a gold medal for NASA. I'm an engineer and I know that if anything can go wrong it will. But nothing went wrong. They were even able to to get a picture of the descent. Is that cool or what? It will be a couple of weeks before Curiosity gets down to work and it will incease our knowledge of … [Read more...] about And The Gold Goes To NASA
The Prideful, Arrogant President of Chick-fil-A
That's the title of Jesse Bering's angry, honest, must-read Slate essay: There was a time, not so very long ago, when business owners in Southern states proudly poured their riches into segregationist causes. These investment strategies (and the political fruits they bore) helped keep “Negroes” in their place as second-class citizens. And just as we’ve been seeing with the … [Read more...] about The Prideful, Arrogant President of Chick-fil-A
Obama Signs ‘Honoring Veterans and Caring For Military Families’ Legislation
President Barack Obama signs the “Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012,” in the Oval Office, Aug. 6, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In remarks during the signing of the “Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012,” President Obama stated that he believes that all Americans feel we … [Read more...] about Obama Signs ‘Honoring Veterans and Caring For Military Families’ Legislation
House Dems Poised For Minimal Gains, But Little Else
By Scott Crass Anyone willing to bet the House? With Election Day now three months to the day away, Democratic leaders continue to publicly express optimism that they can retake control of the lower chamber. Republicans meanwhile are still exercising confidence but largely echo the cautious view of Speaker John Boehner that,"we’ve got a lot of work to do between now and … [Read more...] about House Dems Poised For Minimal Gains, But Little Else
NRA from Sea to Shining Sea (Cartoon)
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Mitt Romney Outraises Barack Obama Again: $101 Million to $75 Million
In the 24/7 war of raising big bucks to obliterate the other side and win the White House, presumptive Republican candidate Mitt Romney again had a better month that President Barack Obama: Mitt Romney outraised President Obama by more than $25 million in July, according to numbers released Monday by the campaigns. Romney’s campaign announced it raised $101.3 million, … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Outraises Barack Obama Again: $101 Million to $75 Million
Ignored Victims, and Perpetrators, of Rape
An amazing, and rare, BBC report that should be listened to in its entirety. It's about events in Congo, although many (including this writer) feel it reflects on attitudes we have here in this part of the world. *Update*: This should also be read. *Update 2*: And this! This is partly in response to an earlier article and video that generated interesting discussion … [Read more...] about Ignored Victims, and Perpetrators, of Rape
Mars Landing and the ‘7 Minutes of Terror’
WASHINGTON - Pres. Obama tweeted the Mars landing. It's a further manifestation of President John F. Kennedy's dream. Curiosity is a marvel and trending on Twitter. #Curiosity. Taylor Marsh, a veteran political analyst and former Huffington Post contributor, is the author of The Hillary Effect, available at Barnes and Noble and on Amazon. Her new-media blog … [Read more...] about Mars Landing and the ‘7 Minutes of Terror’
Jamie Gray, Wife of Army Sgt. Hank Gray, Wins Olympic Gold in 3-positions Rifle
Taste of gold for Army wife: In what appears to have become a tradition at the Olympic Games, Jamie Gray bites her Olympic gold medal after winning the women's 50-meter three-positions rifle event Aug. 4, 2012, at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London. Bronze medalist Adela Sykorova of the Czech Republic, left. Photo DoD (Above is a photo update) She is not quite a … [Read more...] about Jamie Gray, Wife of Army Sgt. Hank Gray, Wins Olympic Gold in 3-positions Rifle
Romney’s Blunders Give Poland a Boost! (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)
Was Mitt Rimney's foreign tour a success or a failure? One way or another, writes Mariusz Zawadzki of Poland's Gazeta Wyborcza, the nation of Poland came out a winner, since Romney's gaffe-filled trips to Britain and Israel raised interest in Romney's time in Poland. Furthermore, Zawadzki writes, when it comes to the U.S. presidential election - there isn't a whole lot of … [Read more...] about Romney’s Blunders Give Poland a Boost! (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)
Sen. Harry Reid’s Chief of Staff David Krone Blasts Republicans as “Cowards” and “Henchmen” Over Romney Taxes
Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) chief of staff David Krone is doubling down on the Republicans over Reid's comment that GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney didn't pay taxes for 10 years, blasting them as “cowards” and “henchmen” for their attacks on his boss. “They’re a bunch of cowards, and they’re avoiding the issue,” said David Krone, Reid’s chief of staff, in an interview with … [Read more...] about Sen. Harry Reid’s Chief of Staff David Krone Blasts Republicans as “Cowards” and “Henchmen” Over Romney Taxes
Just where did my curly red hair come from?
So where did my curly red hair come from? OK - so maybe it's no longer so curly nor so red, but really where did it come from? There are family tales of Celts and Scots and German Dutch and... I'm a bit of a mutt, but only of the likely to easily sunburn sort - or so I always thought. A little while ago I saw a really interesting article in the New York Times titled, Genetic … [Read more...] about Just where did my curly red hair come from?
Could Romney Be Elected President Of Italy?
The answer is almost certainly no. And the reason why is clear in a piece that appeared on today's Bloomberg website. Headed "Romney Persona Non Grata in Italy for Bain’s Deal Skirting Taxes," it describes a Bain deal done while Romney was its active CEO. According to this report, a dozen years ago Bain did a highly leveraged buyout of a telephone directory firm formerly … [Read more...] about Could Romney Be Elected President Of Italy?
Breaking: Syria’s Latest and Highest-Level Defections
In a way, one could say that the defection on Sunday of Mohammad Ahmad Faris, a Syrian air force pilot who was Syria’s first man in space, is the highest-level Syrian defection. But politically -- and politically very damaging to the Syrian regime -- the highest level defection thus far appears to be the one reported by several news sources this morning. According to the … [Read more...] about Breaking: Syria’s Latest and Highest-Level Defections
Obama Sorta Likes Israel
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The Matter With Kansas? The GOP is Falling Apart, That’s What’s the Matter.
Moderate Republicans have come under attack in primaries across the country this year, but the split in the GOP is perhaps older and sharper in Kansas — and it comes to a head Tuesday. "I think the lines have been drawn in the sand. Bridges have been burned. Everybody is all-in this election," says Jim Denning, one of the conservative candidates for the state's … [Read more...] about The Matter With Kansas? The GOP is Falling Apart, That’s What’s the Matter.