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
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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)
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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
Mexico’s Forgotten Frontier (La Jornada, Mexico)
Mexican history is inextricably tied to our own, along with Russia's, Spain's and Britain's. For La Jornada, Hermann Bellinghausen writes that as far as the American west is concerned, it was not long ago that other powers thought they had it all sewed up, only to be swept away in the historical blink of an eye. For La Jornada, offering some exotic American history, Hermann … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Forgotten Frontier (La Jornada, Mexico)
Partisanship on Parade: Graham Says It’s “Really American” To Avoid Paying Taxes Like Romnye
I know it's really, really, REALLY trite to ask this but let's do it anyway: Just suppose Barack Obama or Joe Biden or a Democrat in a tight Congressional race had stashed lots of money offshore and didn't have to pay American taxes. Would Republican partisans look the other way? And -- a bigger question -- would Republican partisans argue, why, it's as American as apple … [Read more...] about Partisanship on Parade: Graham Says It’s “Really American” To Avoid Paying Taxes Like Romnye
Major Split In Catholic Church ?
That is what one major church historian believes. … [Read more...] about Major Split In Catholic Church ?
Calls Start in Egypt to Destroy the Great Pyramids (UPDATE: Report is a HOAX)
UPDATE: The report we linked to and quote from below turns out to be from a website that fell victim to a hoax. And since we linked to the report about the report we did, too. First read our UPDATE HERE. Now read our original post which quotes the report: Some in Egypt are calling to destroy one of that country's most enduring symbols -- and tourist … [Read more...] about Calls Start in Egypt to Destroy the Great Pyramids (UPDATE: Report is a HOAX)
Repeal and Replace
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The Untouchable, Unscrupulous ‘LIBOR Cartel’ (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)
Despite the mind-boggling scale of corruption at the heart of global LIBOR scandal, will the perpetrators once again get away with little more the ill-repute? Der Tagesspiegel columnist Harald Schumann writes that those responsible for manipulating the LIBOR interest rate, on which upwards of $400 trillion in loans are hinged, are more than likely to escape justice … [Read more...] about The Untouchable, Unscrupulous ‘LIBOR Cartel’ (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany)