[Keeping the top executives washroom at Goldman Sachs in world class condition is a challenging and important endeavor. Along with the job's prestige, it allows Selig Cartwright an excuse, on occasion, to meet with others who have similar responsibilities in other high profile lavatories. Here's part of the transcript of such a meeting between Selig and Telemarcus (Telly) … [Read more...] about Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Makes A Supreme Court Visit
C is For Cookie
A little fun for the weekend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaF7kT5Moc0 … [Read more...] about C is For Cookie
BREAKING: Currrent TV Fires Keith Olbermann (UPDATED)
Once again Keith Olbermann has clashed with the management of a broadcasting company for which he has worked. And now he's out at Al Gore's Current TV: 5:13 p.m. | Updated Current TV said Friday afternoon that it had terminated the contract of its lead anchor, Keith Olbermann, scarcely a year after he was hired to reboot the fledgling channel in his progressive political … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Currrent TV Fires Keith Olbermann (UPDATED)
Cows, Pigs, Women and American Conservatives (The News, Switzerland)
How extreme have Republican Party members become? For Switzerland's News, columnist Patrik Etschmayer writes that the ongoing Republican narrative about women, contraception and abortion sounds a lot like the way farmers talk about their livestock. For the News, Patrik Etschmayer writes in small part: A bill that was debated in the Georgia Assembly is called HB 954, and … [Read more...] about Cows, Pigs, Women and American Conservatives (The News, Switzerland)
What will happen if the Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act
If the Affordable Care Act does end up completely overturned by the Supreme Court, millions of conservatives will erupt in cries of jubilation and proceed to sprint several victory laps while emitting the most unadulterated spew of hateful gloating imaginable. Either knowingly or unknowingly, they will be cheering on the return of 2.5 million Americans under the age of 26 to … [Read more...] about What will happen if the Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act
This May Annoy Free Speech Fundamentalists
This may annoy free speech fundamentalists By Jack Lewis Attorneys for Rick Strandlof, who claimed to be a decorated combat veteran, had argued that the act was an unconstitutional violation of free speech. A federal district court judge agreed, dismissing the charges against Strandlof. In an opinion (PDF) issued this morning, two of the three judges on a 10th Circuit … [Read more...] about This May Annoy Free Speech Fundamentalists
Perry’s Hilarious Gridiron Performance — Where Will It Take Him?
In an opinion piece at the Dallas Morning News, columnist Carl Leubsdorf asks, “Where can Perry take his star ‘Gridiron’ role?” My hometown newspaper, the Austin American-Statesman, reprints the same column today, but with a different title: “Perry’s spirited touchdown of a speech may help him in 2016.” While the Statesman’s title is somewhat more specific and less … [Read more...] about Perry’s Hilarious Gridiron Performance — Where Will It Take Him?
Joe Scarborough Blasts Some Conservative Websites for Trashing Trayvon Martin
Joe Scarborough and Time's Mark Halperin nail it: May I say: "Ditto" not just to Scarborough's comments but Halerpin's about how every single thing must be political and partisan and "in a way that's just so bad for the country." Bravo to Scarborough about the search for finding and cherry picking pictures of Martin "to somehow suggest he deserved to be shot..." … [Read more...] about Joe Scarborough Blasts Some Conservative Websites for Trashing Trayvon Martin
“War On Women” Meme Fizzling For Democrats?
The Democrats lately have been declaring that Republicans are waging a "War On Women." Kathleen McKinley notes that this meme appears to have backfired badly against Democrats. She notes that Obama's poll numbers have only gone down sharply ever since the so-called "War On Women" began. She further notes: There is no way to know all the reasons women jumped off the Obama … [Read more...] about “War On Women” Meme Fizzling For Democrats?
Sounds like Rick Santorum Almost Called Obama the “N Word” (VIDEO): But Did He?
This will be spun (sort of like in the Trayvon Martin case George Zimmerman seemingly saying "coons" is being explained as "goons") but it really does sound like fading Republican Presidential nomination contender Rick Santorum almost called President Barack Obama the "n word." So I'm getting ready for the emails, the denunciations for posting this and pointing out what is … [Read more...] about Sounds like Rick Santorum Almost Called Obama the “N Word” (VIDEO): But Did He?
Book Review: Young J. Edgar: Hoover and the Red Scare, 1919-1920 [Paperback]
Could you imagine an America where there were massive raids and arrests where people were picked up and locked up often on the flimsiest of evidence and most blatant profiling? An America where law enforcement operated on the idea that they'd detain and lock up first and worry about taking care of the pesky problem of specifying solid evidence later? An America where the FBI … [Read more...] about Book Review: Young J. Edgar: Hoover and the Red Scare, 1919-1920 [Paperback]
The Price If Health Care Is Overturned
WASHINGTON -- In arguments before the Supreme Court this week, the Obama administration might have done just enough to keep the Affordable Care Act from being ruled unconstitutional. Those who believe in limited government had better hope so, at least. If Obamacare is struck down, the short-term implications are uncertain. Conservatives may be buoyed by an … [Read more...] about The Price If Health Care Is Overturned
I Want You To Buy Broccoli
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about I Want You To Buy Broccoli
Putin is Mistaken to Favor China Over the United States (Yezhednevniy Zhurnal, Russia)
Is Putin's Kremlin focused on the wrong adversary-competitor? For Russia's Yezhednevniy Zhurnal, columnist Alexandr Golz writes that given Russia's incredibly long border with China and Beijing's growing wealth and skyrocketing military budget, Russia would be well-advised to keep a closer eye on China than on the United States or NATO. For Russia's Yezhednevniy Zhurnal, … [Read more...] about Putin is Mistaken to Favor China Over the United States (Yezhednevniy Zhurnal, Russia)
The Al Sharpton School of Law
Whatever happened to innocent until proved guilty? Are we deciding murder cases now by taking polls? As Trayvon Martin’s parents call for calm, debate heats up in the media itself, not about the Florida teenager’s shooting death, but about Al Sharpton’s multiple roles in the case as cable news host, racial agitator, judge and jury. A quarter of a century ago, the Reverend … [Read more...] about The Al Sharpton School of Law
Narendra Modi: India’s Next Prime Minister?
Who would be the next Prime Minister of India where the General Elections are due in 2014? Indian leaders, ‘public intellectuals’ and the media are showing little interest in this subject as the national electoral exercise in the world's largest democracy is still two years away. But is this a hypothetical question? However, it is important to note that strong signals have … [Read more...] about Narendra Modi: India’s Next Prime Minister?
Georgia Republicans Resuscitate Abortion Bill
At the 11th hour, Republican leadership reached a compromise on Georgia's controversial "fetal pain" bill. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, HB954, appeared to be derailed after the Senate "practically gutted" the bill on Monday. But, like the zombies in The Night of the Living Dead, the bill came back to life and "passed with just minutes remaining in the … [Read more...] about Georgia Republicans Resuscitate Abortion Bill
Moderate Conservative Nathan Fletcher Leaves the Republican Party in San Diego
A little news from my home city of San Diego (I've been largely away from it since Sept. 4 on a national car tour in my other incarnation). Nathan Fletcher, a moderate conservative who wants to run for Mayor of my home city, has now left the Republican Party. He joins a growing club of former moderate to moderate conservative Republicans (like yours truly who has been in both … [Read more...] about Moderate Conservative Nathan Fletcher Leaves the Republican Party in San Diego
Great Musical Performances: “Some Enchanted Evening” (“Live” TV Ezio Pinza 1954)
I admit it: I am absolutely blown away by the superb score of "The Book of Mormon," the CD of which I've almost worn out as I continue my 9 month car trip across the U.S. I'll review it at a later date (and post a song from it) and note how it brings together the best of classic American musical theater scores with the 21st century. But years before TBoM, before yours truly … [Read more...] about Great Musical Performances: “Some Enchanted Evening” (“Live” TV Ezio Pinza 1954)
Apple, Foxconn and Fair Labor Standards
The titles of yesterday’s news stories offer an unambiguous condemnation of unfair labor practices at Apple’s Foxconn assembly plants in China: Apple's factories in China are breaking employment laws, audit finds; Update: Apple supplier Foxconn hit on poor working conditions; Illegal overtime reported on Apple assembly line; Apple supplier audit finds major wage and … [Read more...] about Apple, Foxconn and Fair Labor Standards