HISTORIC: Augusta National admits its first two women, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore, a South Carolina financier, when the club opens its new season on October. The club, which is the home of the Mastes, has been criticized in the past for its all-male membership. The Augusta National invited both Rice and Moore to apply and they … [Read more...] about Condoleezza Rice and SC Financier Darla Moore First Two Women to Join Augusta National Club
Is the Role of The Stock Market Being Perverted?
Stocks represent shares of corporations and are basically contracts that allow people (investors) to own portions of these companies. If a corporation thrives, the stock may appreciate in value or issue dividends to stockholders. But investors can lose money if a company does poorly and the price of the stock goes down. Risk is inherent in investing, but knowledge can aid in … [Read more...] about Is the Role of The Stock Market Being Perverted?
Akin Rape Comments Update
“First of all, from what I understand from doctors, (pregnancy from rape) is really rare,” Akin told KTVI-TV in a clip posted to YouTube by the Democratic super PAC American Bridge. “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” ...WaPo Uh-huh. Right. I think Todd Akin needs sex education. He certainly doesn't need a … [Read more...] about Akin Rape Comments Update
Teapublicans (Cartoon)
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Medicare: Ryan Hides Behind His Mom
Long ago, after a particularly nasty legislative maneuver, I asked a political boss, “Does your mother know what you do for a living?” He tapped my elbow and smiled. “Politics, kid,” he explained. Paul Ryan’s mother not only knows but helps him do it. At her Florida retirement village, she is his prop as the VP wannabe who wants to gut the program tells an ogling crowd, … [Read more...] about Medicare: Ryan Hides Behind His Mom
A Global Glimpse at the Diplomatic Standoff Over Julian Assange (Sweden, Ecuador, Britain and Australia News Providers)
With Washington sticking to its story that it isn't interested in Assange 'at this time', and the Australians remaining somewhat coy about why they haven't done more to protect his constitutional rights as an Australian, the governments of Britain, Ecuador and Sweden are expressing a good deal of exasperation about the case - for differing reasons. From Ecuador, in an … [Read more...] about A Global Glimpse at the Diplomatic Standoff Over Julian Assange (Sweden, Ecuador, Britain and Australia News Providers)
Romney-Ryan Are Albatrosses, Half Truths Are Lies & Much More: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
I continue to cling to the notion that voters have not lost their collective minds. That there remains hope for a brighter American future. So I draw sustenance from the news that it has been nine days since Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan to be his running mate in a desperate effort to curry favor with a right-wing Republican Party base less than enamored of him and thereby … [Read more...] about Romney-Ryan Are Albatrosses, Half Truths Are Lies & Much More: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
How Kids’ Political Views Are Shaped (Guest Voice)
[Editor's Note: How does American politics look to those who will one day be totally in charge -- America's teenagers? Connecticut's Jack O'Connell offers this perspective.] How Kids' Political Views Are Shaped by Jack O'Connell Jonathan Krohn was once a phenomenon. At 13 years old, he was an eloquent and zealous spokeschild for conservatism. Spewing very conservative … [Read more...] about How Kids’ Political Views Are Shaped (Guest Voice)
False Piety and the Medicare Debate
WASHINGTON -- Deficit hawks are worried that the Medicare debate in the presidential campaign will make it impossible to reach a post-election deal to balance the budget. At the same time, much of the punditry focuses on how mean and nasty this campaign is. Those who are anxious about the deficit should relax. This campaign could actually pave the way for a sensible … [Read more...] about False Piety and the Medicare Debate
FBI Probed GOPers’ Alcohol Plentiful Incident In Israel Where One Let It All Hang Out In Nude Swim
The FBI reportedly probed an apparently alcohol-friendly late night swim in Israel involving a bunch of Republican lawmakers in which one GOPer apparently decided to let it all hang out in a nude swim. Politicians usually don't like to stick their necks out, but Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) reportedly stuck something else out. Or perhaps he was taking a break from political wars … [Read more...] about FBI Probed GOPers’ Alcohol Plentiful Incident In Israel Where One Let It All Hang Out In Nude Swim
GOP Attacks Biden (Cartoon)
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Lotto Perspective Revisited
I posted this the last time we had a big Lotto prize so I thought it worth doing again While I had as much fun as anyone daydreaming about what I would do if I won the lottery, here is a little something to put life in perspectie Do you have the following 4 things ? 1. Clothing (shirt/shoes/pants/socks) to wear each day 2. Food to eat every day (even enough to … [Read more...] about Lotto Perspective Revisited
Newsweek Magazine’s Latest Cover: Hit the Road Barack
Newsweek magazine is shaking things up again with their latest cover -- Niall Ferguson telling President Obama to hit the road and our only path to prosperity is the Romney-Ryan ticket. Um, I wonder what Ferguson said about the Bush-Cheney ticket? It seems we were literally run off the road to prosperity and most Americans, the middle class that is, fell off a steep precipice. … [Read more...] about Newsweek Magazine’s Latest Cover: Hit the Road Barack
Republican Senate Nominee In Missouri Says Victims Of ‘Legitimate Rape’ Don’t Get Pregnant
I continue to be truly stunned by some of the political rhetoric. Our debate has gone way down beyond being "dumbed down." But what to I know? This guy will probably win (and God save the Senate and our discourse): Rep. Todd Akin, the Republican nominee for Senate in Missouri who is running against Sen. Claire McCaskill, justified his opposition to abortion rights even in … [Read more...] about Republican Senate Nominee In Missouri Says Victims Of ‘Legitimate Rape’ Don’t Get Pregnant
The Real Issue of Romney’s Returns
“We don’t pay taxes,” sniffed Queen of Mean Leona Helmsley two decades ago before she went to jail for tax evasion. “Only the little people pay taxes.” The Romney refusal to release returns has become an issue beyond their actual content, evoking an attitude that did not work out well for a real estate mogul who ran the Palace Hotel, let alone someone trying to take over the … [Read more...] about The Real Issue of Romney’s Returns
Phase 1 – Design Change Complete
Hello TMV readers and commenters! Phase 1 - Design Change has been completed. It is a radically different look than the previous design but will serve you and TMV better by allowing: - More social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc) integration - Additional comment features to be added - Better overall compatibility with future Wordpress editions As you can see, posts … [Read more...] about Phase 1 – Design Change Complete
Abortion Law Interferes With Health Services (Guest Voice)
Abortion Law Interferes With Health Services By Reilly Moore, The American Independent A state law requiring women to receive an ultrasound at least a day before having an abortion has already caused a Northern Virginia health clinic to reduce its non-abortion services in the month since it took effect, according to a clinic official. Virginia legislators passed House … [Read more...] about Abortion Law Interferes With Health Services (Guest Voice)
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Paul Ryan’s Neoconservatism Isn’t Conservative, Just Ask Grover Norquist
WASHINGTON - In case some of you have been enjoying the last days of summer instead of following the columns I've written on Paul Ryan, I've invoked Ronald Reagan because to understand Romney's new vice presidential running mate, this is where you need to begin. The reason for this coupling hasn't been just because of Ryan's playbook of outlining what conservatism is for, … [Read more...] about Paul Ryan’s Neoconservatism Isn’t Conservative, Just Ask Grover Norquist
No Laughing Matter: Tonight Show Lays Off 20 Staffers and Leno Takes Big Pay Cut To Save Jobs
It's no laughing matter. The big news is NBC's venerable Tonight Show has killed -- 20 jobs, that is, and host Jay Leno has reportedly taken a big pay cut to save jobs. Reports suggest this is not about ratings but about NBC's new owner wanting to trim costs. Deadline Hollywood's Nikki Finke reports: NBC insiders tell me The Tonight Show went through ”downsizing” today … [Read more...] about No Laughing Matter: Tonight Show Lays Off 20 Staffers and Leno Takes Big Pay Cut To Save Jobs