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Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) Resigns
Breaking news this morning that California Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) has resigned from the House effective immediately From the Modesto Bee Citing sensitive family needs, Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, has tendered his immediate resignation from the House of Representatives. The surprisingly timed departure takes effect at midnight Wednesday. A veteran San … [Read more...] about Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) Resigns
Lost Pyramids Discovered Using Google Earth
A fascinating story via Newsy.com: lost pyramids were discovered using Google Earth. … [Read more...] about Lost Pyramids Discovered Using Google Earth
Putin Forever (Cartoon)
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The Truth About Paul Ryan’s Medicare Reform Plan
No politician in my lifetime has ever wanted to touch Medicare. We all know it's heading downhill, but we just watch it roll down because it's too politically risky to tackle. Now, we have a man brave enough to do that. There has been a lot of spin and distortion from the other side, so let's just get to the truth about it. (emphasis mine) From the American Enterprise … [Read more...] about The Truth About Paul Ryan’s Medicare Reform Plan
Now the Ugly Olympics…
After so many hours of seeing young people compete with grace, beauty and strength in an atmosphere of human amity, Americans are back in the mean season of politicians scoring points by playing to the crowds. The President welcomes Paul Ryan to the race telling Iowans the new VP nominee symbolizes “a vision I fundamentally disagree with” as his Agriculture Secretary Tom … [Read more...] about Now the Ugly Olympics…
Islamists vs. Islamists: A Positive for Egypt?
Guest post by Ali Ezzatyar When purported Islamists in the Sinai brazenly massacred Egyptian border guards and broke through the Israeli border, it was difficult to interpret the event as anything but catastrophic. The attacks seemed to add some substance to fears of a new Islamist Egypt, the primary trepidation of many since the beginning of the uprisings in Tahrir square. … [Read more...] about Islamists vs. Islamists: A Positive for Egypt?
Thank Heaven We Don’t Have Canadian Style Healthcare #1
For years Americans have been bombarded with distortions and outright lies about Canada's single payer health care system — all part of a right wing campaign to keep voters in this country from even considering a similar option. Then the other day I came upon a piece by Bill Mann on the Marketwatch website in which he was discussing an article in the most recent online edition … [Read more...] about Thank Heaven We Don’t Have Canadian Style Healthcare #1
Why I Question The Ryan Pick
Over the last few days we've had tons of ink (and electrons) spilled over the choice of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate. As those who have followed my TMV posts know, I had hoped for a selection like Rob Portman but I wanted to give myself a few days to think things over before making a knee jerk response. But as I've had time to think about it my initial reactions … [Read more...] about Why I Question The Ryan Pick
A Campaign Out of Balance
WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate underscores the central question posed by this campaign: Should cold selfishness become the template for our society, or do we still believe in community? Romney wanted the election to be seen as a referendum on the success or failure of President Obama's economic policies. Instead, he has revealed … [Read more...] about A Campaign Out of Balance
Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan (Cartoon)
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Teen’s ‘Operation Hawkeye’ Pays Tribute to 30 Fallen Troops
This is how we here at TMV started reporting on what would turn out to be the deadliest helicopter crash in the Allies’ decade-long involvement in Afghanistan and the biggest single loss of life for US forces in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001-- it still is. It is also believed to be the biggest single loss ever suffered by the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community … [Read more...] about Teen’s ‘Operation Hawkeye’ Pays Tribute to 30 Fallen Troops
In Response to Greta Van Susteren’s ‘Bold’ Essay
Even though she now works for the Fox News Channel, I will not say anything negative about Greta Van Susteren for several reasons: She is partially of Dutch ancestry -- with a name like van Susteren… She worked for CNN for about eight years, prior to taking her “fair and balanced” job. Her sister, Lise, is/was a Democrat, writes for the Huffington Post and, as a … [Read more...] about In Response to Greta Van Susteren’s ‘Bold’ Essay
In Romney-Ryan, Conservatives Get Their Man
WASHINGTON - Voters aren't driven by a vice presidential pick, even if conservatives are slathering their primary wounds over his choice, which Mitt Romney expected. But policy just took center stage with Mitt Romney's choice of Paul Ryan, so whatever focus was on Pres. Obama's first term just shifted to something broader. The choice of Paul Ryan isn't simply about the base … [Read more...] about In Romney-Ryan, Conservatives Get Their Man
USAT/Gallup Poll: Paul Ryan Gets Low Marks for VP
Forget what you may be hearing on Fox News, from Republican partisans and the ideologically-based news media. We now have the first poll reacting to presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney's choice of Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate -- and the initial reaction is that it is not a game-changer: Americans don't believe GOP presidential contender Mitt … [Read more...] about USAT/Gallup Poll: Paul Ryan Gets Low Marks for VP
What Was Romney Thinking?
If he had settled for an attack puppy like Tim Pawlenty rather than controversial Paul Ryan, the GOP standard bearer would not be facing new questions about his wealth, taxes and social insensitivity. “Instead of a referendum on his own performance,” political strategists point out, “the president has an opening to turn the election into a referendum on the vision that Mr. … [Read more...] about What Was Romney Thinking?
The Further Adventures Of Job Creator And Runyan, The Libertarian Wonder Boy
[The scene is a stall in a Goldman Sachs washroom where the dynamic duo change clothes as part of their crusade against socialism. They've just come from a party celebrating Goldman's escape from criminal charges related to a whizbang deal it pulled off a few years earlier. Job Creator and Ryan are changing from their usual country club attire into the working men's clothes … [Read more...] about The Further Adventures Of Job Creator And Runyan, The Libertarian Wonder Boy
A prediction
I just know it. If Romney and Ryan get elected they're going to Thelma and Louise the economy. When everything totally falls apart as it does every time their sort of strategies are tried, they'll blame the Democrats for the mess. That's what they do and we always seem to fall for it. Will it happen again. Well... One has to stand in awe. These guys are genius manipulators. … [Read more...] about A prediction
Video Animation: Romney Chooses Ryan (With a Batman Theme)
Another lightning-quick, topical video animation from Taiwaan's Next Media Animation -- this time on presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney choosing Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. With a Batman theme: … [Read more...] about Video Animation: Romney Chooses Ryan (With a Batman Theme)
Political Quote of the Day: What the Ryan Pick Says About Romney
Our political Quote of the Day comes from NBC's First Read team of Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Brooke Brower on what Mitt Romney's selection of Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate says about him: So how will this play out for Romney? By picking Ryan, he made the calculation that he needed to pick someone to help redefine himself, first and foremost. … [Read more...] about Political Quote of the Day: What the Ryan Pick Says About Romney