I spend a lot of my life in my head. Some of my longest conversation occur when I’m alone. When no one is present or in need of my attention I talk to God, I talk to myself, I talk to unreachable friends and foes. I question, plead, lament, and interject. I rehearse what I should have said, could have said, or will say if the opportunity arises. I follow thoughts to their … [Read more...] about The Line Between a Communicator and a Crazy Man.
Romney Meets “Peasants With Pitchforks”
WASHINGTON -- Political revolutions leave chaos in their wake. Republicans cannot shut down their presidential nominating contest because the party is in the midst of an upheaval wrought by the growing dominance of its right wing, its unresolved attitudes toward George W. Bush's presidency, and the terror the GOP rank-and-file has stirred among the more moderately conservative … [Read more...] about Romney Meets “Peasants With Pitchforks”
Horrific Tragedy in an Alpine Tunnel
Because of my links to both the Netherlands and Belgium and, in particular, because of the ages of most of the children involved, the horrific bus crash inside a tunnel is Switzerland has hit me very hard. Please read the details here and please keep the victims and their loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. … [Read more...] about Horrific Tragedy in an Alpine Tunnel
Romney and Santorum Play Catch-22
In my departed friend Joe Heller’s great novel, a character explains that "Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing." Republicans are now applying this logic to the choice of a Presidential candidate, with each side offering indisputable proof that, depending on who is doing the figures (a) Mitt Romney is on a “path to getting the … [Read more...] about Romney and Santorum Play Catch-22
A New Adventure Of Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant (Selig Does An Op Ed Piece)
You look unhappy, Mr. B. Can I get you a warm moist towel? Bring in a company masseuse? No, but thank you, Selig. Just another bit of nastiness came along today that we at the top of the financial industry must endure. It's putting me a little out of sorts. You mean that piece on the Op Ed page of today's New York Times? The one from a former employee who says our … [Read more...] about A New Adventure Of Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant (Selig Does An Op Ed Piece)
Marines Disarmed Before Panetta Speech
An unusual move to say the least and perhaps a sign that stress is getting worse. … [Read more...] about Marines Disarmed Before Panetta Speech
Mitt Romney: the Unloved Candidate and Unloved Front-Runner
Six realities emerged from last night's Republican primaries are these: 1. Mitt Romney is one of the most unloved front-runners in Republican Party history. 2. Mitt Romney (a breakdown of votes in the Southern primaries shows) has not convinced evangelical voters. This is partially due to their disbelief that he is a conservative. And, clearly, there is the "M" factor: … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney: the Unloved Candidate and Unloved Front-Runner
Romney Wins Hawaii and American Samoa, Santorum Wins Alabama and Mississippi
If you're just tuning in this morning, Mitt Romney has won Hawaii and American Samoa, but Rick Santorum has won Alabama and Mississippi. Despite calls from some quarters for him to quit the race, Newt Gingrich has pledged to soldier on, arguing that his strong second-place showing still makes him viable. Some will argue that Gingrich's continued presence in the race is harmful … [Read more...] about Romney Wins Hawaii and American Samoa, Santorum Wins Alabama and Mississippi
Romney Wins GOP Caucus In American Samoa
Washington Post: Romney wins GOP caucus in American Samoa Hawaii's polls have closed. … [Read more...] about Romney Wins GOP Caucus In American Samoa
Trenton Faces Toilet Paper Shortage
Here's a story that would be more suited to Flushing, NY: Trenton’s health department could shut down some city buildings if a toilet paper shortage isn’t resolved soon. “It could be an inconvenience for anybody, young, old, male, female,” said Maryann Wooten of Hamilton Township. The toilet paper and paper towel supply for at least eleven buildings, including city … [Read more...] about Trenton Faces Toilet Paper Shortage
Rick Santorum’s Victory Speech After Winning Alabama and Mississippi: “We Did It Again” (Full Video of Speech)
After winning the Republican primaries in Alabama and Mississippi former Senator Rick Santorum declared: "We did it again." Here's his full speech: … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum’s Victory Speech After Winning Alabama and Mississippi: “We Did It Again” (Full Video of Speech)
WaPo On The Idea Of Brokered Convention
An interesting look at why it is very unlikely to happen. … [Read more...] about WaPo On The Idea Of Brokered Convention
Santorum Wins Both Alabama and Misssissippi
As of 11:09pm Eastern, both Alabama and Mississippi have been called for Santorum. Santorum forces will likely be calling for Gingrich to leave the race. The smart money says both the Romney and Santorum campaigns are right now trying to strike a deal with Gingrich. (This item cross-posted to Dean's World.) Graphic via shutterstock.com … [Read more...] about Santorum Wins Both Alabama and Misssissippi
Romney’s Southern Exposure- Did He Get Burned?
Though the big loser in today’s primaries in Alabama and Mississippi was Newt Gingrich, Tuesday the 13th wasn’t particularly lucky for Mitt Romney. Santorum was projected as the winner in both Alabama and Mississippi, though both races were fairly close between all three contestants. The two Republican primaries in the Deep South today had provided Mitt Romney a possibility … [Read more...] about Romney’s Southern Exposure- Did He Get Burned?
BREAKING NEWS: Gingrich Loses Both Alabama and Mississippi: And Then There Should Be Three? (UPDATES)
UPDATE II: And now from the Washington Post in “5 lessons learned from the Alabama and Mississippi primaries,” one of them being: It’s a two-man race: Santorum’s wins in the deep South badly complicate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s logic for continuing on in the contest. Gingrich, never one to bow to electoral reality, seems to be committed to staying in the … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Gingrich Loses Both Alabama and Mississippi: And Then There Should Be Three? (UPDATES)
AL & MS: 3-Way Split, Santorum On Top
10:49 pm UPDATE - CNN just called MS for Santorum. 10 PM UPDATE - Alabama has been called for Santorum. Polls have closed in Alabama and Mississippi. About half the vote is in in MS while only a small percentage of AL is in. 3-Way Split Too Close To Call between Santorum, Romney & Gingrich. Romney tends to win urban and suburban areas where the vote is slower to come in. … [Read more...] about AL & MS: 3-Way Split, Santorum On Top
Mitt’s Cheesy Grits: Live-Blogging the Alabama and Mississippi Republican Primaries
Hi y'all! Stuffed with cheesy grits and NASCAR fumes, my team and I are live-blogging the results from the Alabama and Mississippi primaries (and Hawaii caucuses) this evening. C'mon over and have a look. ***** Here's my quick take: With Gingrich and Santorum splitting the conservative and otherwise anti-Mitt vote, Romney could very well pull off the double tonight, as … [Read more...] about Mitt’s Cheesy Grits: Live-Blogging the Alabama and Mississippi Republican Primaries
Video Animation: Rush Limbaugh ‘Slut’ Row No ‘Fluke’
The Rush Limbaugh controversy as depicted by video animation geniuses at Taiwan's Next Media Animation: … [Read more...] about Video Animation: Rush Limbaugh ‘Slut’ Row No ‘Fluke’
Afghanistan Shooting
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Afghanistan Shooting
Poll Puzzlement: Reuters/Ipsos Poll Has Obama Approval at 50 Percent
I've often noted that polls are snapshots in time and a single poll is less important than the trending. I also have often noted how partisans will tout a poll that supports their preference and then blast the methodology of a poll that doesn't. Here's a poll that will spark some debate. Several recent polls show President Barack Obama's numbers going south. But this one … [Read more...] about Poll Puzzlement: Reuters/Ipsos Poll Has Obama Approval at 50 Percent