WASHINGTON - It's another gafferiffic moment. It also confirms what conservatives have been saying about Mitt Romney from the start. From Think Progress, who caught the exchange between a CNN host identified as a "comedian," and Erick Fehrnstrom of the Mitt Romney campaign. CNN HOST: Is there a concern that Santorum and Gingrich might force the governor to tack so far to … [Read more...] about So Much for Jeb Bush’s Endorsement
BREAKING: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Endorses Mitt Romney for President (UPDATED)
Former Florida Gov Jeb Bush has now endorsed former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for President -- another sign that despite all future Republican primary controversies, future fiery new and old media posts and columns, and even the final delegate count going into the Republican convention, Romney is on track to get the nomination. In a statement, the former Florida … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Endorses Mitt Romney for President (UPDATED)
Video Animation: Malia Obama Mexico Spring Break Story Disappears from Internet
Another ripped from the headlines video animation from Taiwan's Next Media Animation -- this time on Malia Obama's spring break story disappearing from the Internet: … [Read more...] about Video Animation: Malia Obama Mexico Spring Break Story Disappears from Internet
The Biggest Energy News Isn’t Oil Or Natural Gas, It’s Solar
Judging by the attention given energy subjects by most American media in recent months, the most important news on the energy front has involved gasoline prices at the pump, a pipeline for Canadian shale oil, and the risk-reward ratio of fracking for natural gas. In terms of the world's energy future, however, and indeed, its fast-changing energy present as well, the really big … [Read more...] about The Biggest Energy News Isn’t Oil Or Natural Gas, It’s Solar
Quote of the Day: Scarborough on the Sanford, Florida Police Department’s Handling of Trayvon Martin Killing
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Joe Scarbourough on the Sanford, Florida's handling of the killing of 17 year old Trayvon Martin, armed with Skittles and iced tea, who was shot dead by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, armed with a gun: “They have acted shamefully,” Scarborough agreed, adding that they have proven themselves “unworthy of representing … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Scarborough on the Sanford, Florida Police Department’s Handling of Trayvon Martin Killing
Trayvon (UPDATED)
... After taking an airplane ride two years ago, Trayvon decided he wanted to learn to fly, his uncle Ronald Fulton said. The teen attended a Miami aviation school part time and was studying to be an engineer, a path to realizing his ambition, Fulton said. Math was Trayvon's favorite subject. He liked to tinker, and he was good with his hands. He once took apart … [Read more...] about Trayvon (UPDATED)
Purpose Driven Lies and Gender Equality (Guest Vocie)
Purpose Driven Lies and Gender Equality by Tina Dupuy What does a government bureaucrat being between you and your doctor look like? That was the go-to canard to scare Americans away from the health care reform bill (or single payer for that matter). So, imagine your doctor deciding he or she doesn't want you to get a procedure. They don't agree with it for whatever reason. … [Read more...] about Purpose Driven Lies and Gender Equality (Guest Vocie)
Florida Trayvon Martin Shooting
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Romney Wins Illinois (UPDATED with Roundup)
Fox News projects Mitt Romney the winner of the Illinois primary. CNN and MSNBC have now projected as well. Looks like a big win for Mitt, likely in double digits. Of course this won't cause anyone to drop out because... well they're idiots. Speaking of idiocy.. over on MSNBC Rachel Maddow is making fun of the Illinois primary ballot. Admittedly the ballot is … [Read more...] about Romney Wins Illinois (UPDATED with Roundup)
Seattle Theater: Number 3 in the Nation?
According to David Armstrong, the 5th Avenue Theatre's Executive Producer and Artistic Director, New York, Chicago, and Seattle are the three biggest theater towns in the United States. The following is an indepth interview with David Armstrong about the great American musical and the Seattle theater community. I so much enjoyed my interview with David Armstrong that I … [Read more...] about Seattle Theater: Number 3 in the Nation?
Strong Quake Strikes Near Acapulco
A powerful quake measuring around 7.6 on the Richter scale has struck Mexico near the tourist (or former tourist) destination of Acapulco. So far there are no reports of serious damages, deaths or injuries but that is likely to change somewhat. However most quake prone cities are built to resist shocks and as a result I expect minimal injuries. Sadly the drug lords have … [Read more...] about Strong Quake Strikes Near Acapulco
Political Rap Video: Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up? (VIDEO)
A political rap video that's a take off of an Eminem song (some adult language): Footnote: When was the "day the music died"? It was the day Mitt Romney sang "American the Beautiful..." … [Read more...] about Political Rap Video: Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up? (VIDEO)
Your Guide to the Perfect Bracket
Here it is: your guide to the perfect bracket: Created by: BusinessDegree.net … [Read more...] about Your Guide to the Perfect Bracket
Furor Over Trayvon Martin Murder Leads to Justice Dept. Investigation
WASHINGTON - Ugly America laid out. It's taken a long time, but this horrendous crime is finally in the headlines, with community furor over the murder of Trayvon Martin exploding on Monday. Late to the case was the announcement of Seminole County State Attorney Norm Wolfinger, as well as Gov. Rick Scott, following the Justice Department's announcement late Monday … [Read more...] about Furor Over Trayvon Martin Murder Leads to Justice Dept. Investigation
Bloomberg Bans Food Donations To Homeless
Ok, I am for better health standards as much as anyone but this seems a step too far. New York city Mayor Bloomberg has banned donations to all government run homeless shelters because they cannot be sure that the nutritional content of the donations are good enough. While I do see that we want people to eat healthy, it seems to me that when the choice is between no food … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Bans Food Donations To Homeless
The Prole Pacification Poem
Bread and circuses kept the mob quiet in a declining Roman Empire. We take a slightly different approach today in the U.S. to achieve the same end. A chemical based one... The Prole Pacification Poem My days aren't full, My job prospects null, I get grief from my spouse, 'Cause I mope 'round the house. Viagra. With finances a wreck, I've lost … [Read more...] about The Prole Pacification Poem
Illinois, Santorum’s Last Hurrah?
The man has a gift for divisiveness. After a disastrous loss in Puerto Rico, helped along by his English-as-a-first-language gaffe, the not-Romney candidate is in Illinois stirring another class warfare pot. Santorum is telling crowds to “look at the map of the United States. Blue being the Democrats, red being the Republicans--it’s almost all red. Except around the big … [Read more...] about Illinois, Santorum’s Last Hurrah?
Stuck in a Campaign Rut
WASHINGTON -- Thus far, the 2012 presidential campaign has been unfocused, dispiriting and largely irrelevant. By the time Election Day comes, a weary nation will be at the point of pulling the covers over its head and screaming, "Somebody, please, make it stop." What's that? You say we're there already? "Both sides are to blame" is usually a cop-out, but in … [Read more...] about Stuck in a Campaign Rut
And Now a Bit of Vaudeville and Show Biz Pizazz
I've posted this before -- and it's worth posting periodically for new (and younger) TMV readers. Here's a bit of show biz pizazz. It's sheer joy. Sheer professionalism. Perfectly executed by two show biz veterans in 1969 -- an unlikely combination. Legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald (about 50 here) and legendary comedian Jimmy Durante (age about 70). It's less than two … [Read more...] about And Now a Bit of Vaudeville and Show Biz Pizazz
Lewis-McChord, Most Troubled Base in the Military?
Since it became known that the soldier who allegedly killed 16 Afghan civilians, including nine children, in the March 11 rampage in Afghanistan, was based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord the question that has been asked most frequently is: “Is there something wrong with Joint Base Lewis-McChord?” One of our contributors noted: "There will be trials within trials going on. In … [Read more...] about Lewis-McChord, Most Troubled Base in the Military?