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Newt Gingrich On the Political Ascent: Poll Numbers Up and Vows to Demand Obama Debate Him Lincoln Douglas Style (UPDATED)
There is a new Republican "anti-Romney" political understudy waiting in the wings in case the currrent on-the-ascent-despite-a-scandal anti-Romney Herman Cain suffers the fate of Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry. If Cain stumbles former House Speaker Newt Gingrich -- who has taken great pains to be supportive of Cain despite their political … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich On the Political Ascent: Poll Numbers Up and Vows to Demand Obama Debate Him Lincoln Douglas Style (UPDATED)
RIP Mr. Beauregarde
Violet's dad has passed away. This means Charlie's mother is, I believe, the only parent still living. According to family he was often asked to quote his epic line "Violet you're turning violet Violet" and did so with great pleasure. Of course the sad thing is that he had decades of service in the entertainment industry but is only remembered for this. However if we … [Read more...] about RIP Mr. Beauregarde
Where’s In the World Is Joe Gandelman?
In answer to several emails today about my doing less posting. I'm in the middle of a 9 month national tour that entails me driving all over the country. Most of the time I can get online a few times during the day and can post regularly. On Sept 23 my laptop was damaged so I bought a new one at Best Buy on the road. On Oct 12 someone broke into my car in Hamden, CT while I was … [Read more...] about Where’s In the World Is Joe Gandelman?
Family Values Congressman Honored by the Family Research Council
The Family Research Council, a social conservative advocacy nonprofit headed by Tony Perkins, has awarded Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL), a Tea Party freshman in Congress, a 100 percent rating as a “True Blue” member of Congress because of his “unwavering support of the family”: “We thank Cong. Walsh who has voted consistently to defend faith, family and freedom,” said the … [Read more...] about Family Values Congressman Honored by the Family Research Council
Returning to Iraq: Closure for Some of our Wounded Warriors (UPDATED)
UPDATE: I have just finished watching the CBS 60 Minutes special on Operation Proper Exit. If you have watched it, thank you. If you haven't, please watch it when you can (I will try to have a video in the next update) It will change your outlook on these brave young men -- these Wounded Warriors -- who have given it their all; on war; perhaps on what life is all … [Read more...] about Returning to Iraq: Closure for Some of our Wounded Warriors (UPDATED)
Gallup Poll: Obama and Romney Now Tied In Swing States
A new Gallup Poll is good news for President Barack Obama or good news for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney or good or bad news for both -- depending on how you want to spin it. But the bottom line is this: Romney and Obama are now tied in key swing states: Registered voters nationally and in 12 key swing states are evenly divided in their preferences for … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Obama and Romney Now Tied In Swing States
Did Congress Waste Its (and Our) Time Affirming “In God We Trust?”
Did Congress waste its time and ours in affirming "In God We Trust"? Here's a roundup on the topic. … [Read more...] about Did Congress Waste Its (and Our) Time Affirming “In God We Trust?”
Report: Cain Considering Legal Action Against Politico
Add this to another move by the Herman Cain camp that will be the equivalent of shooting Cain in the foot...with a shotgun: A Herman Cain aide said Thursday that the Cain campaign is considering its legal options over the original Politico story, which revealed that the former head of the National Restaurant Association was accused of sexually harassing at least two women … [Read more...] about Report: Cain Considering Legal Action Against Politico
TMV Housekeeping Note
To many TMV contributors who do Guest Voices: due to travel and my laptop being fixed most of the contributions set to go on TMV will go on later today at the end of the day or tomorrow. We regret the delay. … [Read more...] about TMV Housekeeping Note
Opening The ‘Personhood’ Can Of Worms
The latest tactic in the anti-abortion arsenal is advocating passage of so-called personhood measures, and it is likely that Mississippi will do so when it elects a new governor next Tuesday. The Mississippi measure defines a person as "every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning or the functional equivalent thereof." While this sounds pretty … [Read more...] about Opening The ‘Personhood’ Can Of Worms
Crisis PR: Herman Cain, Anthony Weiner and Tiger Woods: A Lesson in how to be Disgraced Publicly (Guest Voice)
Crisis PR: Herman Cain, Anthony Weiner and Tiger Woods: A Lesson in how to be Disgraced Publicly by Ronn Torossian CEO of 5WPR Herman Cain is allowing what should have been a two or three day news story about sexual harassment allegations to now enter the 4th day of headlines – with no end in sight as we now see allegations of a 3rd accuser emerging. Now entering the 4th … [Read more...] about Crisis PR: Herman Cain, Anthony Weiner and Tiger Woods: A Lesson in how to be Disgraced Publicly (Guest Voice)
Dreams of yet another War
OTB's Doug Mataconis and I never agree on any thing economic or domestic - he is after all an immature Objectivist/Randian jerk; That said we usually do agree on foreign policy and war. He has a good post today on the rumors of an attack on Iran's nuclear installations. We have reports that Israel, Great Britain and the US are planning to attack Iran. Doug: So, expect the … [Read more...] about Dreams of yet another War
Y Kunsurvuhtivs R Aginst Branes
If Americans were educated in Classical Logic and Fallacies, they would automatically laugh at any assertion that one = all or that some = many (or most). (Still, ask American Muslims how prevalent that thinking is in actual practice.) They like to be in America.. That is the entire extent of my commentary on the astonishingly vile Occupy Wall Street coverage that's being … [Read more...] about Y Kunsurvuhtivs R Aginst Branes
More Bad News For Cain: Pajamas Media Post Details Alleged Cain Sexual Harrassment Incident
What further sign can you see that Herman Cain is in trouble then the fact that the drip-drip-drip has now become closer to a flood of stories on the sexual harassment allegations and he publication by the conservative website Pajamas Media of more details of an alleged sexual harassment incident. This can't be dismissed as that bad, 'ol liberal media moving another step … [Read more...] about More Bad News For Cain: Pajamas Media Post Details Alleged Cain Sexual Harrassment Incident
BEWARE OF GREEKS BEARING BONDS
For several years now, Greece has been presenting on a global stage, a never-ending “Waiting For Godot” comic-tragedy in which there is constant worldwide audience participation despite a complete lack of plot, or any ideas on how to end this story. A Greek default on its international debts may not bring down the global financial system, but it regularly paralyzes … [Read more...] about BEWARE OF GREEKS BEARING BONDS
CRYING “WOLF” OVER CAIN
Republican Presidential Candidate Herman Cain is currently fighting off three questionable claims of sexual harassment that allegedly occurred between 10 and 20 years ago. Two of the claims were reported as settled quietly and one was never disclosed until recently and after most applicable time limits on filing lawsuits have run out. From the viewpoint of this writer (TMV’s … [Read more...] about CRYING “WOLF” OVER CAIN
What Our Guts Now Tell Us About Herman Cain
If you are a reporter or editor or perhaps even blogger who covers politics, you've been here before: An allegation is made against a politician that seems specious on its face and your well-attuned gut agrees that it is. But as the days pass and the target flails first at the news media and then his perceived enemies, your gut is not so sure. Then there are new allegations … [Read more...] about What Our Guts Now Tell Us About Herman Cain
Erickson: “Herman Cain Campaign Stuck on Stupid”
WASHINGTON - There's nothing like the smell of popcorn in the morning. Somebody served it for breakfast, because the blame game in which Herman Cain is now engaged is screen-worthy. Republicans better start waking up to what Cain's arrogance is costing them, though as someone who thinks both political parties deserve to be voted out, I'm enjoying this scene … [Read more...] about Erickson: “Herman Cain Campaign Stuck on Stupid”
In God We Trust – Still
Officially adopted as the national motto of the United States in 1956, “In God We Trust” has been in official use by the government since it was first added to coinage in 1864 at the direction of Treasury Secretary Samuel Chase. Some wrongly credit Francis Scott Key with originally “coining” the phrase in 1814 in one of the verses of “The Star Spangled Banner”. In a verse … [Read more...] about In God We Trust – Still