A long time actor best known for his roles on Dragnet and M*A*S*H, Harry Morgan has died at the age of 96. … [Read more...] about Harry Morgan Dies at 96
Former Governor Soprano Gets 14 Years
Word just in that former Illinois Governor Soprano will spend 14 years in prison. He is likely to appeal but that is not expected to impact when he reports to prison. I would guess he will report after the holidays as they are usually more flexible with these types of convictions. … [Read more...] about Former Governor Soprano Gets 14 Years
(UPDATED) 30 Years On, Abu-Jamal Is Still Guilty As Sin
I don't remember why I had stayed after my 1 a.m. quitting time as night city editor of the Philadelphia Daily News early on the morning of December 9, 1981, but I do remember that I was talking to Tom Schmidt, the overnight editor, when a message crackled over one of the police radio scanners: "Officer down at 13th and Arch. Send back-up and assistance." Police Office … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) 30 Years On, Abu-Jamal Is Still Guilty As Sin
10 GOP Endorsements That Still Matter in 2012’s Presidential Election
The Daily Beast's Jon Avlon, who also is an independent voter commentator of CNN, lists 10 GOP Endorsements That Still Matter in 2012’s Presidential Election. One person who he didn't include on the list is this guy who thinks the whole Republican race hangs on his endorsement (apparently some Republican candidates think so, too). … [Read more...] about 10 GOP Endorsements That Still Matter in 2012’s Presidential Election
The Importance of Being Earnest and Anyone but Mitt Romney
The Importance of Being Earnest and Anyone but Mitt Romney DETROIT — Who would have thought it could come to this? Unless steps are taken, the city of Detroit’s financial crisis is so bad it could default and the state is on the verge of taking the city over. Unless Mayor Dave Bing gets concessions from labor unions, makes draconian budget cuts and other pieces quickly … [Read more...] about The Importance of Being Earnest and Anyone but Mitt Romney
Get a Life
This qualifies for an honorary chair in TMV's Get A Life Club. I mean really. But people make good livings playing these kind of tiresome partisan word games. Meanwhile, we do have some serious issues to be discussed in this country and serious questions to ask the White House. (Or most of us would, anyway...) … [Read more...] about Get a Life
Iran Claims Shooting-down of US Spy Plane (UPDATES)
Latest update from the BBC: The BBC reports that Iranian TV has shown the first video footage of the US drone that Tehran says it downed near the Afghan border. Images show Iranian military officials inspecting the RQ-170 Sentinel stealth aircraft which appears to be undamaged. Iranian officials say its forces electronically hijacked the drone and … [Read more...] about Iran Claims Shooting-down of US Spy Plane (UPDATES)
How Many Votes Did Obama Lose Because He Was Black? A Whole Lot.
It should come as no surprise that racial animus was a factor in the historic 2008 presidential election, but until recently it was unclear how many votes Barack Obama lost because he was an African-American. The answer, according to a new study that analyzed data from nearly 200 media markets which included over 99 percent of voters, is dramatic: Racial prejudice cost Obama … [Read more...] about How Many Votes Did Obama Lose Because He Was Black? A Whole Lot.
Newt Gingrich’s Big Obstacle
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich may be soaring in the polls among Republicans but if he wants to grow and maintain that lead he will sooner or later have to deal with a big obstacle: Karl Rove. … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich’s Big Obstacle
Dear Mr. Cooperman ….
I'm not the President, but I do want to respond to your letter to him and, perhaps more importantly, to your interview with the New York Times. I was struck by this comment: “I came from nothing,” he said, explaining how he grew up in the Bronx and went to P.S. 75. “I have lived the American Dream." First, you're 68 years old. That means you were probably born in 1943. … [Read more...] about Dear Mr. Cooperman ….
Shameless Self Promotion: My ‘Bottom Of The Fox’ Is Now Available On Kindle
The second edition of The Bottom of the Fox: A True Story of Love, Devotion & Cold-Blood Murder is now available on Kindle. From the back dust jacket blurb: Eddie Joubert's midlife crisis had arrived right on schedule. He fell hard for the Poconos, a resort area in Pennsylvania where he bought a rundown tavern that became a magnet for an eclectic clientele that ranged … [Read more...] about Shameless Self Promotion: My ‘Bottom Of The Fox’ Is Now Available On Kindle
A Pearl Harbor Day Memory
We lived in a different America then. News of the Japanese attack came from bulletins that broke into radio programs and was spread by word of mouth over the phone, on streets of cities and house to house in small towns. That Sunday, I was a 17-year-old college student with a part-time job in a New York hospital, standing next to a young man with a dazed grin, staring … [Read more...] about A Pearl Harbor Day Memory
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and US entry into the Second World War. Sadly we are quickly approaching the time where we no longer have living survivors and Pearl Harbor may gradually become an abstract historical event rather than a true harsh experience. Whenever I think of the attack I am reminded of one of the more impressive stories of … [Read more...] about Remembering Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Day
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Pearl Harbor Day
Take a Peek at the Anti Drudge Report
Take a Peek at a new site: the Anti Drudge Report. Over the years there have been various attempts at using the Drudge format by others who wanted to see a version of it that is not done from a conservative Republican standpoint. Some of them are excellent (and we have linked to them and given a h/T when we remember to do that too quickly vanishing courtesy source … [Read more...] about Take a Peek at the Anti Drudge Report
The Surprise Attack On Pearl Harbor At 70 & The Conspiracy Theories That Won’t Die
Shortly after dawn 70 years ago today, Japanese warplanes launched an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the largest U.S. military base in the Pacific. Within two hours, they had destroyed or damaged 18 warships and more than 200 aircraft, and killed 2,403 soldiers, sailors and Marines. While contemporary accounts and historians called the attack a total surprise, questions … [Read more...] about The Surprise Attack On Pearl Harbor At 70 & The Conspiracy Theories That Won’t Die
The Gloves Come Off: Republican Economic Theory Has “Never Worked”
Expect to hear it called class warfare, but President Obama talked about the economy on Tuesday and told his audience in Osawatomie, KS that supply-side ("trickle down") economics and a simple 'let the market take care of things' philosophy have "never worked." Now, just as there was in Teddy Roosevelt’s time, there is a certain crowd in Washington who, for the last few … [Read more...] about The Gloves Come Off: Republican Economic Theory Has “Never Worked”
Just Say No To Push Messages; WhiteHouse.gov Seems To Be Run By Marketing Staff
Update: my post on President Obama's speech. Imagine my surprise when I went to the WhiteHouse website tonight to get a copy of the President's speech on the economy. I was greeted with a splash page asking me to sign up for an email list. No! This is an unnecessary - and extremely annoying - barrier to government content. It is, however, the hallmark of all political … [Read more...] about Just Say No To Push Messages; WhiteHouse.gov Seems To Be Run By Marketing Staff
Michele Bachman’s Dose of Reality “From the Mouths of Babes”: 8 Year Old Boy Sticks Up for Gay Mom
Anyone who has dealt with kids as a teacher or performer will tell you this: they can be brutally honest. And she recently got a dose of the reality of the impact of her polemics and a bit of truth. The Daily Beast best explains the set up for this video: Michele Bachmann’s had plenty of uncomfortable moments on the campaign trail, but wait until you see this: At a … [Read more...] about Michele Bachman’s Dose of Reality “From the Mouths of Babes”: 8 Year Old Boy Sticks Up for Gay Mom