We have read accounts of the incident that occurred on Wednesday at Camp Bastion Airfield in Helmand province, Afghanistan, as the aircraft carrying Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta taxied towards a gathering of dignitaries, including the newly-installed commander of Regional Command-Southwest. Chris Carroll over at the Stars and Stripes reports today from “aboard a … [Read more...] about More Details on Panetta’s Close Call in Afghanistan
Would a Rick Santorum Candidacy Teach the GOP a Valuable Political Lesson?
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The Daily Beast's John Avlon, who suggests that if Republican conservatives get their way and nominate Rick Santorum as President it could wind up teaching the GOP a useful lesson -- and lead to a far different party in 2016 and beyond. In my chats with friends and in emails I've often argued the same kind of thing: if the GOP … [Read more...] about Would a Rick Santorum Candidacy Teach the GOP a Valuable Political Lesson?
Busted Clooneys
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A Response to the Church Growth Movement
(The Following is an article I wrote for my fellow friends in ministry) Pastors Need Released, Not Resourced By Doug Bursch Most pastors don't need to be resourced. Instead, we need to be released to pursue the vision God has placed on our hearts. The Bible is rather clear about our position in Christ. We know from Genesis that every human being is made in the image … [Read more...] about A Response to the Church Growth Movement
What A Drag! Gas Prices, Austerity and the Economy
Even as the economy appears to be emerging from its doldrums, several factors are threatening to derail the recovery. Since movement up or down will greatly influence the presidential and congressional races eight months hence, any action taken to bolster the economy has political overtones. Rising gas prices is an obvious fly in America’s ointment that economists have long … [Read more...] about What A Drag! Gas Prices, Austerity and the Economy
BREAKING: Former Rutgers Student Found Guilty in Webcam Spying Suicide Case (UPDATED)
A verdict in the case involving the tragedy of 18 year old Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University student who jumped to his death off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate used a webcam to spy on his lovelife and tell others that he caught it on camera. And it's a strong verdict: A former Rutgers University student accused of using a webcam to spy on his gay … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Former Rutgers Student Found Guilty in Webcam Spying Suicide Case (UPDATED)
Kooks Still Pursue Fluke (and Her Boyfriend, Too)
What further evidence do you need that our politics has now gotten so toxic, hateful and narrow in focus than the continued firestorm over Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke and her three day denunciation by Rush Limbaugh that led to Limbaugh losing a slew of sponsors (but it will not result in him going off the air)? Now some are going after Fluke's boyfriend. I've … [Read more...] about Kooks Still Pursue Fluke (and Her Boyfriend, Too)
Santorum Staff Scrambles to Erase Santorum’s Learn English Puerto Rico Gaffe
Former Sen. Rick Santorum is giving former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney a run for his money politically -- and also as a foot-in-mouth news media's dream gaffe machine. During this campaign Romney and Santorum have spoken in a way that makes Vice President Joe Biden seem utterly measured in his all of his comments. And Santorum's latest is a classic: he suggested in Puerto … [Read more...] about Santorum Staff Scrambles to Erase Santorum’s Learn English Puerto Rico Gaffe
Romney Number One
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Delightful Job Application
I Like Words. Wonderful scrumptious words! I'd hire the guy in a heartbeat. I somehow think that in today's corporate bureaucratic world, he would never have gotten a chance. ;-) … [Read more...] about Delightful Job Application
Saving California (Guest Voice)
Saving California by Michael Reagan In less than 50 years they ruined my home state. They over-taxed it, over-regulated it and bankrupted it. They strangled its vibrant economy, destroyed its education system and let its infrastructure crumble. Who are these people who've turned the Golden State into Greece? Not Big Business. Not the rich. Not the poor. Not … [Read more...] about Saving California (Guest Voice)
More Book, CD and DVD Reviews on TMV
You'll start seeing more book, CD and DVD reviews on TMV in the future. We've always run some but I will be doing more myself on a regular basis. Our reviews are of varying lengths. All of my reviews will be short reviews, usually three paragraphs max. The reason: I buy a LOT of books and find that I enjoy reading short punchy reviews. Other TMV writers may do longer ones. … [Read more...] about More Book, CD and DVD Reviews on TMV
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: John McCormack
An old version of a wonderful old song (with a name like "Gandelman" I'm not Irish, but I am in spirit...): John McCormack: … [Read more...] about When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: John McCormack
Santorum Needs Gingrich in the Race
WASHINGTON -- If Rick Santorum wants to keep Mitt Romney from wrapping up the Republican nomination before the convention, he should encourage Newt Gingrich to stay in the race, not drop out. Not everyone buys this theory, I admit. The doubters include Santorum -- who keeps shoving Newt toward the exit -- as well as quite a few leading conservatives, including Family … [Read more...] about Santorum Needs Gingrich in the Race
David and Goliathphant
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(UPDATED) Southern Miss Band Members Chant “Where’s Your Green Card?” at Puerto Rican Kansas State Player
UPDATE: Members of the Southern Mississippi band are looking at disciplinary action after directing a racially insensitive chant at Kansas State point guard Angel Rodriguez who, by the way, scored 13 points to lead his Wildcats to a 70-64 victory against Kansas State. Southern Miss president Martha Saunders issued a statement after the game on the school’s Web site … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Southern Miss Band Members Chant “Where’s Your Green Card?” at Puerto Rican Kansas State Player
Santorum: I Am your ‘Senador Puertorriqueño,’ But Don’t Talk to Me in Spanish (UPDATES)
UPDATE II: Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez, who represents Illinois’ 4th District in Chicago, was born in Chicago and later moved to Puerto Rico, his parent's birthplace, before returning to Chicago to attend college. He has led the fight to expand citizenship education and English language proficiency programs for newly-arrived immigrants. Gutierrez should thus know … [Read more...] about Santorum: I Am your ‘Senador Puertorriqueño,’ But Don’t Talk to Me in Spanish (UPDATES)
Uncomfortable Truths About The Violence Against Women Act
For years those of us who are concerned with the issue of Domestic Violence have noted disturbing flaws in America's so-called "Violence Against Women Act." Groups as diverse the Ms. Foundation for Women (founded by Gloria Steinem and other noted feminists in the 1970s), the Independent Women's Forum (formed by "equity feminist" Christina Hoff Sommers and other non-leftist … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable Truths About The Violence Against Women Act
U.S. Transcripts on Fukushima ‘Shame’ Japanese Leadership (Too Nippo Shimbun, Japan)
One year after one of the most devastating catastrophes in living memory, there seems to be no end to Japan's inner turmoil. According to this editorial from Japan's Too Nippo Shimbun, recently released transcripts from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission not only demonstrate America's proactive attitude in a crisis, they expose a deep-seated tendency among Japanese … [Read more...] about U.S. Transcripts on Fukushima ‘Shame’ Japanese Leadership (Too Nippo Shimbun, Japan)
Look At CBO Report From Two Media Outlets
Yesterday the Congressional Budget Office issued a new report on the cost of the Affordable Care Act. What struck me as interesting was how the story was covered by different media outlets. Over at CNBC the focus was on the report reducing the short term costs by about $ 50 billion. At Fox News they took a look at the aspect of the report stating that the long term costs … [Read more...] about Look At CBO Report From Two Media Outlets