When the Limbaugh-Fluke brouhaha erupted earlier this month, I was stranded deep inside one of those interminable freelance projects that are a fact of life for writers without glossy six-figure publishing contracts or lofty media pulpits. While the public's fury swelled, I had to clench my teeth and press on with my project. Since then, I've been fighting a war with myself, … [Read more...] about The Last Word (Really, I Promise!) on Rush Limbaugh and Sandra Fluke
Irish Humor to Prime the Pump (Guest Voice)
Irish Humor to Prime the Pump by Tom Purcell Ah, the St. Patrick's season is upon us. Good thing, for we're in dire need of some Irish levity about now. It's been more than three years since the crash of 2008, yet the economy still stumbles and Americans are eager for any sign of life. It reminds me of the three Irishmen discussing their funerals: "I hope the … [Read more...] about Irish Humor to Prime the Pump (Guest Voice)
Conventional Wisdom Bites Dust: Poll Shows Romney Santorum Would Split Gingrich Votes If Gingrich Quits
Here's yet another piece of data that further underscores the flimsiness of the conventional wisdom during this election year. The long-held, often asserted contention that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is taking votes away from former Senator Rick Santorum and thus splitting the conservative "anti-Romney" vote has just been obliterated by a new Gallup Poll: Maybe … [Read more...] about Conventional Wisdom Bites Dust: Poll Shows Romney Santorum Would Split Gingrich Votes If Gingrich Quits
Rick Perry Does It the Republican Way
At one point threatening to secede from the US, Rick Perry has decried the profligacy of the federal government for years. He doesn't like federal money, he doesn't like federal rules and regulations, he hated the stimulus bill, and he campaigned against all of these horrors during his very embarrassing and unfortunate weeks as a prospective Republican presidential … [Read more...] about Rick Perry Does It the Republican Way
Comments Caught in Spam filter… To Our Commenters
I apologize for the half dozen or so comments caught in spam filter today. We have an earlier form of comments' software running at the moment. I have ok'd each comment, and they ought to show up now right where you left them... unlike some people's wits, somedays including mine as I try to balance health challenges, work, tmv, finishing two books, guiding and loving grandkids, … [Read more...] about Comments Caught in Spam filter… To Our Commenters
More Details on Panetta’s Close Call in Afghanistan
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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