The Democrats have put up a new ad focusing on presumptive nominee Mitt Romney's embracing the support of the country's most famous birther, Donald Trump. The Team Obama ad contrasts Romney's response with the response of Arizona Sen. John McCain in 2008: MSNBC's First Read poses these questions: *** Playing the Trump card: Here's a little thought exercise: What if a … [Read more...] about Democrats Do Web Video Ad on Mitt Romney’s Embracing Birther Donald Trump’s Support (VIDEO)
UN Says Most of 108 Syria Massacre Victims Were Summarily Executed Not Killed In Artillery Fire
So much for the Syrian government's cover story in the Houla killings that took 108 lives and shocked the world with images of scores of dead children lying side by side: the UN says most victims were summarily executed...period: Most of the 108 victims of the Houla killings in Syria were executed, the United Nations said Tuesday – an announcement that triggered a … [Read more...] about UN Says Most of 108 Syria Massacre Victims Were Summarily Executed Not Killed In Artillery Fire
Book Review: The Hillary Effect by Taylor Marsh
When "The Hillary Effect" came out in December you could have bet that it would have been just one more of these quickie political books that seem to be a collection of uninspired recycled reporting notes, or reworded blog posts, except this time it would focus on the ill-fated Presidential nomination campaign of Hillary Clinton, American history's first Presidential primary … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Hillary Effect by Taylor Marsh
Assad of Syria
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The Banish Cable Television Revolution Is Being Televised: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
Frank "The Fixer" Tagliano is a former New York mafiosi and restaurant owner who after testifying against his mob boss joins the witness protection program. Intrigued by Lillehammer after watching the 1994 Winter Olympics, he is relocated by the FBI to the picturesque town in northern Norway under the assumed name of Giovanni "Johnny" Henriksen. That is the outlandish … [Read more...] about The Banish Cable Television Revolution Is Being Televised: Report From 20 Paws Ranch
We Shouldn’t Take Hillary’s No for Her Answer
“I think that there will be an election that will elect a woman.” - Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton WASHINGTON - George Washington didn't exactly jump at the chance to lead our nation after being asked either. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that women like Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as people like myself, aren't taking Hillary's no for an answer. I'm not comparing … [Read more...] about We Shouldn’t Take Hillary’s No for Her Answer
The Truth Hurts
Chris Hayes poked the monkey this Memorial Day weekend when he suggested that the valor and heroism of US troops was being used to justify war. Doug Mataconis objected to the timing but really never condemded the message. Doug's post generated a really great comments thread which is worth checking out. I am a veteran and was not at all offended by Hayes' comments. … [Read more...] about The Truth Hurts
The Real Cost of War, ‘Interactively’
One more reminder of the meaning of Memorial Day and, I promise, I’ll say no more today. In honor of our fallen troops, CNN.com has created an amazing interactive "Home & Away map" which includes information about all of the men and women who have died in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars since 2001. It is a stunning, interactive map where you can learn where our heroes lived … [Read more...] about The Real Cost of War, ‘Interactively’
Syria: a slow retreat from the abyss
At long last, the Syrian tragedy may make a credible start to moving away from the precipice. In an unexpected move Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Holland decided today to work closely with Russia to end the bloody suppression of the Syrian people. This is significant because Syrian President Bashar Assad is a Russian protégé in the … [Read more...] about Syria: a slow retreat from the abyss
Obama Calls on Americans to ‘Do It Right’ with Our Vietnam War Veterans
In an unusual “op-ed” published today in Military.com, Military Times and Stars and Stripes, President Barack Obama paid tribute to all “our men and women in uniform who gave their lives so that we could live free” in all our wars, but singled out the Vietnam War (This Memorial Day marks the beginning of the 50th anniversary of that War), those who died in that war and its … [Read more...] about Obama Calls on Americans to ‘Do It Right’ with Our Vietnam War Veterans
Bob Schieffer Asks the Question: Why Does Romney Only Do Fox?
Our political Question of the Day comes from CBS' Bob Schieffer, who, as I've said before, should have been the successor to Walter Cronkite. But it's a question that has an answer I'm sure Mr. Schieffer knows and journalists know -- and Democrats and Republicans know. Once again on Sunday, he hit Ed Gillespie mid-talking point (as Robert Gibbs chuckled). "You … [Read more...] about Bob Schieffer Asks the Question: Why Does Romney Only Do Fox?
Remembering Vietnam
This year marks the 50th anniversary of our official involvement in Vietnam. Those who served in that conflict often questioned the wisdom and merits of our involvement but they still served with distinction and honor. While they might not have supported the war they did support their brothers and sisters in arms. Many came home with grevious wounds, both physical and … [Read more...] about Remembering Vietnam
A Memorial Day Reminder From President Lincoln
In pondering what words I might post to offer thanks to those who have sacrificed for our freedom it seemed to me that President Lincoln had already provided the language. So in memory and honor of all who have fallen in defense of our nation. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to … [Read more...] about A Memorial Day Reminder From President Lincoln
Remembering the Fallen
There are photo galleries and photogalleries -- and then there's the moving photo gallery on remembering the fallen here via CNN. Also, we often run Hartford Courant cartoonist Bob Englehart's work here on TMV via Cagle Cartoons. Here is the short, touching post he has on The Cagle Post which we'll run here in full since it is Memorial Day: My father served in the … [Read more...] about Remembering the Fallen
Remembering Wisconsin BW — Before Walker
If polls are correct, the recall election that opponents hoped would rid the State Of Wisconsin from its present governor, Scott Walker, will end leaving Walker in office. Many analysts attribute Walker's apparent success in overcoming this recall effort to the Big M — money. Millions of dollars have poured into Wisconsin from right-wing billionaires, money Walker has used to … [Read more...] about Remembering Wisconsin BW — Before Walker
Manhoods: A Memorial Day Memory
In early 1945, I arrived at the 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, part of General George S. Patton's Third Army. "Welcome," said a corporal, invoking the nickname of our commander, "to the world of 'Old Blood and Guts.' Our blood, his guts." A lieutenant looked at my papers. "This guy can type," he said to a sergeant. "Put him on the SIWs." So began a weird two … [Read more...] about Manhoods: A Memorial Day Memory
China and North Korea Reject Annual U.S. Human Rights Report
It’s that time of year again: The U.S. State Department has issued its annual report on human rights around the world. And, as has become the custom, states like North Korea and China, which disapprove of America’s rendering, issue denunciations of the report. We have posted three articles, two from China and one from North Korea, that encompass the latest … [Read more...] about China and North Korea Reject Annual U.S. Human Rights Report
Give ‘Em Hell Barry
WASHINGTON -- Progressives have yearned for President Obama to follow Harry Truman's strategy from the 1948 campaign by giving his Republican opponents hell. Now that Obama is doing just that, his critics say he's not looking presidential. As a longtime advocate of the Truman approach (and a fan of Give 'Em Hell Harry and his way of doing politics), I think Obama is … [Read more...] about Give ‘Em Hell Barry
In Memory Of The Fallen
Never forget that they gave up all of their tomorrows so you could enjoy your today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSJamm327gE … [Read more...] about In Memory Of The Fallen
Memorial Day: Never Forget
It's Memorial Day: Never forget. Always remember. They have been -- and are -- part of the blessings of America. (This post will remain on the top of TMV all day.) … [Read more...] about Memorial Day: Never Forget