The reports WE QUOTED HERE from a website saying that there are reports in Egypt to destroy the pyramids have turned out to be a hoax. This underscores an inherent weakness in blogging. But first, here's this report from the Egypt Daily News: Calls from a Bahraini Sunni cleric urging President Mohamed Morsy to destroy the Giza Pyramids were issued from a parody Twitter … [Read more...] about Report About Calls in Egypt to Destroy Pyramids Turns Out to Be a Hoax
Romney – No body likes him
It's no surprise that those on the left don't like Willard Romney but the folks over at The American Conservative don't dislike him any less. I have been passing on Daniel Larison's rants on Romney's foreign policy for months but he's not alone. Social conservative Rod Dreher is not too excited with his foreign policy either, Dubya 2012. Scott Galupo: The … [Read more...] about Romney – No body likes him
Who Does God Want to be Elected President?
QUESTION: Who does God want to be elected as President? HERE's the ANSWER. … [Read more...] about Who Does God Want to be Elected President?
Karl Rove’s Plan to Buy the Presidency and the Senate Faces Legal Challenges from Democrats
WASHINGTON - Buying American elections has now become possible due to the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. However, the nakedness by which it's being done is alarming and as usual it's Republicans who have managed to rig the game in their favor. Democrats just aren't as good at this stuff and in 2012 it could make the difference, not just in the presidential race that … [Read more...] about Karl Rove’s Plan to Buy the Presidency and the Senate Faces Legal Challenges from Democrats
More Evidence: Wine is Good For You (Combats Arthritis)
As someone who'd like to live as long as his 91 year old mother, I've started drinking a glass of wine each day because of increasing evidence that it's good for you. And now here's another tidbit: The next time someone offers you a glass of wine, be grateful – it could save you from the agony of arthritis. Women who indulge in moderate drinking halve the risk of … [Read more...] about More Evidence: Wine is Good For You (Combats Arthritis)
Democrats Double Down on Obamacare
Those of us who long believed Obamacare was flawed but a giant step in the right direction have been suspecting that the Democrats were only halfway defending the legislation until it got through the Supreme Court. Why burn political capital that could be completely wasted if the Supreme Court rendered it moot? A spate of ads started coming out from the Obama team the very day … [Read more...] about Democrats Double Down on Obamacare
Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows Obama Expanding Lead Over Romney Nationally 49% to 43%
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Obama expands lead over Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to six percentage points, at 49% to 43%, as voters became slightly more optimistic about the economy. The polls found that the number of Americans who thought the country was on the wrong track dropped five percentage points to 58%. President Obama's approval rating … [Read more...] about Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows Obama Expanding Lead Over Romney Nationally 49% to 43%
An Historic Victory (Guest Voice)
Editor's Note: Due to a technical glitch, the last half of this post was cut off and did not appear. We've pasted back the "lost" ending from an earlier version and put this higher up on TMV so it can be re-read in full. TMV regrets the error. An Historic Victory by Craig Barnes In June, on the last day of its spring term, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld … [Read more...] about An Historic Victory (Guest Voice)
Hands Off Our Grandkids!
A Neanderthal general fired for disrespecting his Commander-in-Chief is mouthing off again, proposing a universal draft so “everybody has skin in the game.” Two years ago, Gen. Stanley McChrystal lost his job commanding troops in Afghanistan by complaining about being "screwed into" attending a formal Paris dinner described as "gay" by his aide. "I'd rather," the General … [Read more...] about Hands Off Our Grandkids!
VIDEO: Romney Booed at NAACP Convention When Says He’d Scuttle Obama’s Health Care Law
Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney was booed at the NAACP convention when he mentioned one of his most popular talking points for Republicans and conservative talk show hosts: he'd repeal "Obamacare." Conservatives and conservative cable and radio talk show hosts will play this clip over and over. Some conservatives will love this clip and suggest its Daniel going … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Romney Booed at NAACP Convention When Says He’d Scuttle Obama’s Health Care Law
Coming Soon: Worst-Of-The-Worst Political Ad Reviews
I started writing reviews of TV commercials in the 1970s. I did so not only because some commercials on the tube back then were more innovative, interesting, and entertaining than the actual shows they intruded upon with such frequency, but in order to make some money. You know. Writing for money. It's hard to remember, but back then it was still occasionally … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: Worst-Of-The-Worst Political Ad Reviews
Tommy Boy
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Tommy Boy
a word about blogging and blogtopia
no, this isn't a mistake. i have to write this post in lower case in keeping with the style of this guy (or father this kangaroo) who celebrates his 10th anniversary. he writes only in lower case, has a blogging style sort of like instapundit -- and he invented the popular phrase "blogtopia," which he has allowed us to use without paying royalties. over the years we linked to … [Read more...] about a word about blogging and blogtopia
What Is It About Strapping Passengers to the Roof of a Car?
What is going on with strapping passengers to the roof of a car? First there were the stories about Mitt Romney's family vacation and the dog strapped to the roof of the car. Now there's this guy and his kids. Grandma: run and hide. … [Read more...] about What Is It About Strapping Passengers to the Roof of a Car?
Romney at Bain is Fair Game
With the Obama campaign just now starting to get into full swing, and starting to define its opponent (a key task of any presidential campaign), Mitt Romney has taken a lot of heat lately over his work at Bain Capital. It started during the Republican primaries, if you recall, when his Republican opponents, desperate to find something to bring him down, used Bain to brand … [Read more...] about Romney at Bain is Fair Game
Take A Peek: TPM’s 2012 Polltracker
Political junkies, partisans, journalists and involved voters take note: you now have a new webpage that you'll be checking over and over. Take a Peek at Talking Points Memo's new "Polltracker"-- and you will become addicted. Josh Marshall announces: Today we’re announcing the official release of the 2012 edition of PollTracker.com, TPM Media’s proprietary poll … [Read more...] about Take A Peek: TPM’s 2012 Polltracker
The Cowardly Lions of “Free Speech” (Guest Voice)
The Cowardly Lions of “Free Speech” by Bill Moyers and Michael Winship In all the hullabaloo over the Supreme Court's decision on health care, another of its rulings quickly fell off the public radar. Before deciding the fate of the Affordable Care Act, the Court announced it would not reconsider Citizens United, the odious 5-4 decision two years ago that opened our … [Read more...] about The Cowardly Lions of “Free Speech” (Guest Voice)
Of the Fires in the West, of Brave Men and Women, and of Fairness for Thousands (UPDATE)
(Update at end) Here is one instance where I totally do not mind that a story I have been working on has been overtaken by events. First the “events”: The Denver Post has just reported that President Barack Obama has directed federal officials to offer seasonal firefighters the option of purchasing federal health insurance coverage. The Denver Post: On a … [Read more...] about Of the Fires in the West, of Brave Men and Women, and of Fairness for Thousands (UPDATE)
Bring Back the 40 Hour Workweek (Infographic)
Source: OnlineMBA.com … [Read more...] about Bring Back the 40 Hour Workweek (Infographic)
Schools Grappling with Growing Bullying Problem
The bullying epidemic continues, even as a multi-pronged crackdown by states and educators gathers steam. For nine months, I dealt first-hand with the bullying issue almost every school day. The problem most assuredly is out there, and across the nation steps are being taken to focus on it. I virtually "lived" the bullying issue— and its tragic impact — from September 2011 … [Read more...] about Schools Grappling with Growing Bullying Problem