For those who care he has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and will face up to four years in prison. Based on what I've seen the verdict was proper, even if Jackson did give himself some of the drugs it was entirely improper to administer the drug outside of a hospital setting. … [Read more...] about Conrad Murray Guilty
Fourth Woman Surfaces With Cain Sexual Harrassment Allegation: Hires Gloria Allred
The ongoing story involving former Godfathers Pizza CEO and front-runner-in-many-polls Republican Presidential candidate wannabe Herman Cain is proving to have legs: apparently two more. A new, fourth woman has reportedly surfaced to claim Cain sexually harrassed her and she has hired high-profile attorney Gloria Allred. And, unlike the others, she will be talking to the … [Read more...] about Fourth Woman Surfaces With Cain Sexual Harrassment Allegation: Hires Gloria Allred
Invitation to the Tea Party Congress
I’ve just spent a week in that earlier America you love so much and, while the absence of politicians was a blessing, I would not recommend living in cold semi-darkness, feebly powered by an emergency generator that eats $100 a day of propane and engine oil (if you can get a delivery) without providing Internet, cable or phone service and, in many cases, enough juice to run an … [Read more...] about Invitation to the Tea Party Congress
Barack Obama: One Year Before Political Judgment Day and a Long Year (and Election Night) Ahead
President Barack Obama is now one year before his political judgment day. What's his outlook as of today?CNN's John Avlon makes these points: Some of the smartest political pros believe you can gauge a president's chances of re-election by looking at just a couple of key indicators -- job approval, unemployment and growth in gross domestic product. Plug in the data and you … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: One Year Before Political Judgment Day and a Long Year (and Election Night) Ahead
Is It Time For India To Try On Its Super Power Shoes & Start Being One?
India says it's new C-17 aircraft are for defensive purposes only With the U.S. and most European countries lurching from economic crisis to economic crisis, India continues to hum along, its homegrown mix of democracy and capitalism driving a vibrant economy that is among the fastest growing anywhere, and many of its major corporations are striding ever more confidently … [Read more...] about Is It Time For India To Try On Its Super Power Shoes & Start Being One?
I Gave You Life
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Sexual Harrassment Controversy Impacting Cain’s Polling Numbers
There are now signs that the sexual harrassment controversy swirling around GOP Presidential hopeful Herman Cain is now negatively impacting his polling numbers with Republicans and other voters: Allegations that Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain sexually harassed women in the 1990s have begun to damage his bid for the White House, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The … [Read more...] about Sexual Harrassment Controversy Impacting Cain’s Polling Numbers
TMV Technical Glitch on Book Review
Boy, does Don Lemon's book want to be reviewed. Over the past few months I've had a logjam of books, audio books that I have to review, delayed due to travel, a stolen laptop with all my notes, and two defective replacement laptops. These reviews will begin later this week. Due to a technical glitch for the second time the unfinished review notes have appeared on TMV. I have … [Read more...] about TMV Technical Glitch on Book Review
The Politics of Heavenly and Unheavenly
WASHINGTON -- We have embarked on yet another presidential campaign in which religion will play an important role without any agreement over what the ground rules for that engagement should be. If you think we're talking past each other on jobs and budgets, consider the religious divide. One side says "separation of church and state" while the other speaks of … [Read more...] about The Politics of Heavenly and Unheavenly
A Two-Star General Speaks Frankly about ‘Our Ally,’ Hamid Karzai
About three weeks ago, Reuters quoted Afghan President Hamid Karzai saying: "God forbid, if ever there is a war between Pakistan and America, Afghanistan will side with Pakistan," Karzai also said: "Afghanistan will never forget the welcome, the hospitality, the respect, and the brotherhood showed by the Pakistani people towards the Afghan people…Pakistan will never … [Read more...] about A Two-Star General Speaks Frankly about ‘Our Ally,’ Hamid Karzai
Privatization of Liquor Sales : Washington Ballot Initiative 1183
On Tuesday, voters in Washington state again have the chance to weigh in on the future of the state's liquor monopoly (at both the retail and wholesale levels). Just last year, voters turned down competing initiatives: I-1100 and I-1105. This year, the measure is I-1183. I think the government should not be in the business of selling liquor or controlling its wholesale … [Read more...] about Privatization of Liquor Sales : Washington Ballot Initiative 1183
Iraq: more blasts and few US gains
With the remaining 33,000 US troops in Iraq preparing to leave, bomb blasts and a gasoline blaze in a market on this Muslim festival Sunday killed another 10 innocent persons and injured many others. The troop withdrawal was always known to be fraught with menace but things seems to be going from bad to worse. Bombings and killings occur daily as Sunni insurgents probably … [Read more...] about Iraq: more blasts and few US gains
Fireworks Fail
There's got to be a political metaphor to be made here: A technical hitch saw Oban’s community fireworks all released at the same time at Mossfield Stadium tonight, November 4 2011. The display,which usually lasts around half an hour, barely lasted a minute as a spectacular number of fireworks went off simultaneously. Chime in TMVers! Via. … [Read more...] about Fireworks Fail
Peak Oil Realities
Kurt Cobb reminds us that world oil production has been flat for six years. And yes he has graphs and numbers to back it up. Even with the sorry shape of the world economy the price of oil remains stuck in the mid $90 bbl range. Any economic expansion will drive it even higher. For those who think this could all be fixed with more domestic drilling Cobb has some data for you … [Read more...] about Peak Oil Realities
Wifely Wisdom of Michelle Obama
A year from today, Americans vote for a president again. Three years after the last ballot, even ardent Democrats and entranced Independents no longer have stars in their eyes. With no time for a honeymoon back then, how can voters be enthusiastic about renewing their vows with Barack Obama? For some, “consider the alternative” may be answer enough, but in fairness to the … [Read more...] about Wifely Wisdom of Michelle Obama
Some Disturbing Truths about Rick Perry’s Texas (Guest Voice)
Some Disturbing Truths about Rick Perry's Texas Local reports reveal how the governor turned a blind eye to civil rights violations and a crumbling infrastructure by Michael Winship I’m at sea this week -- literally, for once -- and learning helpful nautical stuff. For example, the old, three-mile limit for territorial waters was established in 1702 as the maximum distance … [Read more...] about Some Disturbing Truths about Rick Perry’s Texas (Guest Voice)
Dear Mr. Cain: Sorry, But It Doesn’t Work That Way
Dear Mr. Cain: I note that yesterday when you had your fascinating Lincoln-Douglas style debate with Newt Gingrich, you were pressed by the media on lingering questions about the sexual harassment allegations. You seemed to think that as a public figure you can declare a story over when there are in aspects you still need to clear up (you can tell by the questions that you … [Read more...] about Dear Mr. Cain: Sorry, But It Doesn’t Work That Way
Mormons or Morons?
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Upcoming elections in Egypt – Muslim Brotherhood Buying votes
The Egyptian revolution is in gridlock. As elections loom ahead, the ruling military council is concerned that the Muslim Brotherhood will easily win more parliament seats than the secular candidates threatening the secular nature of Egypt. This weekend Islamic holiday, which centers on sacrifice and feeding the poor, offered the Muslim Brotherhood a golden opportunity. … [Read more...] about Upcoming elections in Egypt – Muslim Brotherhood Buying votes
Pakistan Indictments in Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
Pakistan has indicted 7 men in the killing of former Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto: This was the assassination: … [Read more...] about Pakistan Indictments in Assassination of Benazir Bhutto