I post this poem every year at tax season time. This year I'm dedicating it to Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, the Tea Party's tax man in Congress, who actually seems to take the silly, satirical notions in this verse seriously. This one's for you, Paul. Keep making the shade of Ayn Rand proud... A Tax Season Poem Dedicated To Representative Paul Ryan Ollie Wendell Holmes … [Read more...] about A Tax Season Poem Dedicated To Representative Paul Ryan
Geraldo Rivera Apologizes to Trayvon Martin’s Parents Over Hoodie Remark
Last month we ran this post on TMV joining the chorus of critics dismayed over Fox News' Geraldo Rivera's comment that 17 year old Trayvon Martin's killing by George Zimmerman could be partly blamed by the fact the teen with the Skittles and iced tea was wearing a hoodied. Rivera took a lot of heat on that (one of his sons said he was ashamed of his Dad) and apologized -- and … [Read more...] about Geraldo Rivera Apologizes to Trayvon Martin’s Parents Over Hoodie Remark
After The A.C.A.- Are There Answers?
If the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is overturned by the Supreme Court, which now seems probable, how can health care costs be controlled and care provided to the one sixth of Americans who have no insurance? A bipartisan solution to the problem appears to be impossible. Evidence for this is reinforced by the fact that the individual mandate provision of the ACA, which originally … [Read more...] about After The A.C.A.- Are There Answers?
The Right’s Stealthy Coup (Guest Voice)
WASHINGTON -- Right before our eyes, American conservatism is becoming something very different from what it once was. Yet this transformation is happening by stealth because moderates are too afraid to acknowledge what all their senses tell them. Last week's Supreme Court oral arguments on health care were the most dramatic example of how radical tea partyism has … [Read more...] about The Right’s Stealthy Coup (Guest Voice)
Great Musical Performances: “I Believe” from The Book of Mormon
Once in a while there is a song in American musical theater that "has it all." And it's not easy getting it all. A song in a musical can have great melody, but trite lyrics. Or the lyrics can be good but the melody is poor or thin (my main complaint with the recent works of the highly popular Stephen Sondheim). Or the lyrics and the melody are great but performance is weak or … [Read more...] about Great Musical Performances: “I Believe” from The Book of Mormon
Quote of the Day: “Obama’s Very Own Kennedy Moment”?
Our political Quote of the Day comes from the Financial Times' Edward Luce who (like Democratic strategist James Carville) suggests that if the health law is struck down by the Supreme Court it could wind up being a plus to Barack Obama's re-eelction campaign. Here's part of what he says: The U.S. Supreme Court deserves a vote of thanks. For three gripping days last week … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: “Obama’s Very Own Kennedy Moment”?
Poll: Women Voters Fleeing Romney In Swing States Give Obama a Lead
A new USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds President Barack Obama has opened up a lead in some key swing states over his likely Republican Presidential campaign rival, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. The reason: women voters continue to flee Romney -- a major problem the GOP will have to fix in the general election campaign. President Obama has opened the first significant … [Read more...] about Poll: Women Voters Fleeing Romney In Swing States Give Obama a Lead
Stand Your Ground
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NPR Screws the Pooch
Mr. Richey Rich plays cowboy on his blog and on NPR I didn't have to wait long. On Wednesday, I wrote (Putting the ‘cad’ in and taking the ‘bra’ off of ‘Abracadabra’): Hocus pocus: Abracadabra. And another “profile” of a shadowy post-Citizens United figure [Bill Maher] who’s ponied up $1 million is completed. I can’t hardly wait for that there Foster Friess piece [on … [Read more...] about NPR Screws the Pooch
Hunger Games Spawns New Movie Franchise
In response to the overwhelming success of The Hunger Games, executives at Lionsgate Studios have announced they will immediately begin production of a spin off to the Hunger Games Trilogy. The new three part movie will also be accompanied by a soon to be authored book of the same name. Rumors are that J.K. Rowling will write the books, while Adam Sandler will direct the … [Read more...] about Hunger Games Spawns New Movie Franchise
Obama And Romney Announce Plans For Unity Campaign
Word out of Washington this morning that President Obama and Mitt Romney have decided on a national unity campaign for 2012. The Democratic ticket will be Obama/Romney while the GOP ticket will be Romney/Obama. Joe Biden will reportedly take over the Department of Defense. Details to follow in the coming days but quite a story for this Sunday morning. … [Read more...] about Obama And Romney Announce Plans For Unity Campaign
Congress Takes a Step or Two Forward, Two Steps Back (Guest Voice)_
Congress Takes a Step or Two Forward, Two Steps Back by Michael Winship Watching some of the news coming from Capitol Hill last week, two old music videos started buzzing around in our heads. One was the classic “I’m Just a Bill,” from Schoolhouse Rock, in which a beleaguered piece of legislation sits outside on the marble steps hoping to someday become a law. The other … [Read more...] about Congress Takes a Step or Two Forward, Two Steps Back (Guest Voice)_
Osama bin Laden’s Life On the Run: Five New Revelations
New info is coming out about the late terrorist maven Osama bin Laden's life on the run after 9/11. And much of it is fascinating. Here are FIVE NEW REVELATIONS. … [Read more...] about Osama bin Laden’s Life On the Run: Five New Revelations
What’s That, David?
David Frum, writing in the National Post, gushes with praise for the Harper government. "Canada," he writes, "can fairly claim to be the best governed country in the world." The occasion for Frum's accolades was the release of the Conservatives' 2012 budget -- which cut government spending, gave almost 20,000 civil servants their walking papers and raised the Canadian … [Read more...] about What’s That, David?
Choose Your Opponents Carefully
The Hill sees battles lines drawn by the Supreme Court's questions in the past week's hearings about constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. And, of course, there have been questions on the part of many voters about the continuing legitimacy of the Court. If the health care law is struck down, in whole or in part, the early summer decision will add to the concern -- … [Read more...] about Choose Your Opponents Carefully
Sign of Changing Conservatism: Reagan Administration Lawyers Concerned About Supreme Court Activism
Here's yet another tidbit that illustrates that today's Republican Party is not the Republican Party of your Grandfather -- or even your father: Reagan administration lawyers are reportedly concerned about activism from today's mostly conservative Supreme Court: When the incoming Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. came before the Senate for confirmation seven years ago, … [Read more...] about Sign of Changing Conservatism: Reagan Administration Lawyers Concerned About Supreme Court Activism
GOP Individual Mandate
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Social Media Credited With Derailing Last Minute Slight Of Hand In Georgia
Midnight and the close of the 2012 legislative session were around the corner (10:02 pm) when the Georgia Senate passed HB 875 on a 48-2 vote. The bill that the Senate voted on was substantially different from the version it passed less than 12 hours earlier; however, the Senator didn't share that bit of information with his peers. By the time the House rejected the bill, only … [Read more...] about Social Media Credited With Derailing Last Minute Slight Of Hand In Georgia
Shocking Revelation Concerning World’s Biggest Internet Sites
An early morning April 1st press release has shaken the internet world to its core. After an elaborate six month investigation, researchers have determined that 90% of all internet content originates from one author, Walter P. Mooreridge. After checking the grammatical, syntactical, and thematic structure of millions of original and aggregated posts, researchers determined … [Read more...] about Shocking Revelation Concerning World’s Biggest Internet Sites
Michael Reagan and Steven Harmon on President Reagan
Other than providing the usual entertainment (Isn’t that nice?) and accusing President Obama essentially of treason (“Not only is [Obama] supporting our enemies and dissing our friends…”), Michael Reagan, in a piece at TMV, praises his father, Ronald Reagan, for his accomplishments in the national security arena during the Cold War -- as he should. But while lauding his … [Read more...] about Michael Reagan and Steven Harmon on President Reagan