Martha’s Big Adventure — Who’s in Charge Here? by Martha Randolph Carr The Congressional Super Committee of Twelve has failed to put together a plan to save the country’s fiscal butt before the January 2013 deadline. Despite having specially mandated super powers to be able to speed through red tape and deliver a plan, they were unable to agree on much of anything. They … [Read more...] about Who’s In Charge Here? (Guest Voice)
Apparent Crackdown on the CIA in Iran: Linked to Iranian Missile Testing?
Is Iran cracking down on the CIA? Is there an operation underway to arrest those who might be connected with the American intelligence agency -- an above-the-water revelation of the big under-the-water iceberg covert war going on between the two countries? The Christian Science Monitor's Howard LaFranchi suggests a crackdown is occurring -- and an Israeli newspaper suggests … [Read more...] about Apparent Crackdown on the CIA in Iran: Linked to Iranian Missile Testing?
Tahrir Square is Rebelling Again
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What Kind Of Accent Do You Have
An interesting quiz for this holiday weekend. … [Read more...] about What Kind Of Accent Do You Have
BREAKING: Pakistan Tells U.S. to Get Out of Air Base as NATO Strike ‘Exacerbates’ Tensions (UPDATED)
Things are moving quite rapidly and in the wrong direction in Pakistan after a NATO strike hit Pakistani army checkpoints near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and allegedly killed at least 24 soldiers. Pakistan had already ordered Pakistan’s border crossings into Afghanistan closed, interrupting NATO logistics efforts and ordered a review of all cooperation with the US and … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Pakistan Tells U.S. to Get Out of Air Base as NATO Strike ‘Exacerbates’ Tensions (UPDATED)
Just In Case You Think the Political Twilight Zone Is Limited to One Side
It's worth noting that many of us here at TMV have in recent months been highly critical of some of the demonizing and paranoia-tinged political polemics from the Republican' Party's new right. But as those of us who are independent voters know, it is not limited to both sides. And, nooooooo, this is not an invitation to start another tiresome debate about "false equivalency" … [Read more...] about Just In Case You Think the Political Twilight Zone Is Limited to One Side
A Husband Can Make a Wife Sick
Especially if she does this. This is husband who really curried favor with his wife. … [Read more...] about A Husband Can Make a Wife Sick
There Is A Long Way To Go, But. . .
Things are moving in the right direction. Despite the evictions of protesters from public spaces across Canada, Linda McQuaig writes that the Occupy Movement has managed to "change the public discourse, putting inequality front and centre — something activists and writers, myself included, have failed to accomplish despite decades of trying." Even members of the elite are … [Read more...] about There Is A Long Way To Go, But. . .
It’s Pakistan Versus NATO after NATO Attack Kills 24 Pakistan Soldiers
It's clear that whoever is President will have a major issue on his or her hands as the United States moves into the 20th century, the ongoing problem with Pakistan. And this weekend relations have gotten worse and it could impact the war in Afghanistan: NATO helicopters and fighter jets attacked two military outposts in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, killing as many as … [Read more...] about It’s Pakistan Versus NATO after NATO Attack Kills 24 Pakistan Soldiers
Impartial Cheerleader
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Sigh…
I mean, really. And the point IS? There are so many meaningful issues and tidbits about Barack Obama that can be pointed to criticize him or things he does that can say something meaningful about him (pro or con). This is NOT one of them (like all the teleprompter talk when MANY presidents of BOTH parties have used them and will in the future unless they decide to write notes … [Read more...] about Sigh…
Songs to Adapt for the Republican Debates
There are a bunch of classic songs that remind me of the race or the 2012 Republican nomination. There's something about the songs where all they'd need is a change in lyrics and they'd fit. For instance, this one immediately comes to mind when I watch the debates: Each time they debate and the moderator introduces the candidates, each candidate comes out and instantly … [Read more...] about Songs to Adapt for the Republican Debates
Unfortunate Reality (TV)
Unfortunate Reality (TV) by Tom Purcell "Do you know what I want to be when I grow up, Daddy?" "I am so proud of my little girl. You want to be a doctor? Or maybe a medical researcher?" "Don't be silly, Daddy. I want to be a reality-TV star." "Huh?" "I have it all figured out. First I'll make a sex tape with my boyfriend -- preferably a professional athlete -- … [Read more...] about Unfortunate Reality (TV)
Post Thanksgiving Blues
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Brownback Friday
John Brown mural in Kansas state capitol News Item: Disparaging tweet about Gov. Sam Brownback lands Kansas teen in principal’s office By Suzanne Perez Tobias The Wichita Eagle Published Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at 6:06 p.m. Updated Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at 12:49 p.m. ... On Tuesday, Sullivan was called to her principal’s office and told that the tweet had been … [Read more...] about Brownback Friday
Hugo Chavez: The Touch of Gold
Here are a couple of interesting developments. After announcing last week that he will nationalize Venezuela’s gold industry, Hugo Chavez is now “repatriating” his country’s gold reserves. According to the BBC, Chavez plans to bring home approximately 160 tons of gold, worth more than $ 11 billion, mostly from London where the vast majority of Venezuela’s gold is … [Read more...] about Hugo Chavez: The Touch of Gold
Electronic Contact Lens Displays
New Scientist reports on the first contact lenses containing electronic displays. They've been put into the eyes of rabbits to prove they are safe for humans: The first version may only have one pixel, but higher resolution lens displays - like those seen in Terminator - could one day be used as satnav enhancers showing you directional arrows for example, or flash up texts and … [Read more...] about Electronic Contact Lens Displays
Jerry Sandusky: The ‘great pretender’
Jerry Sandusky: The 'great pretender' -- a must read essay at The Week. … [Read more...] about Jerry Sandusky: The ‘great pretender’
Kimmel Kartoon – Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and GOP Debate (VIDEO)
Must viewing. Politics is everywhere. Even at the Thanksgiving table with the Peatnuts cartoon crowd... Sheer genius. The only problem: the dubbed in dialogue is too childish to have ever really appeared on a Charlie Brown special. h/T Mediaite … [Read more...] about Kimmel Kartoon – Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and GOP Debate (VIDEO)
More Bad Newspaper News: Cartoonist Mike Keefe Will Take Denver Post Buyout
Yet more bad news for those of us who love newspapers and/or those of us who've worked in newspapers: the Denver Post's award winning cartoonist Mike Keefe will take the Denver Post's buyout and he doesn't think the paper will replace him. If so, it'll mean yet another newspaper that has ended an era when newspapers had cartoonists on their staff. Here's the lead in to Daryl … [Read more...] about More Bad Newspaper News: Cartoonist Mike Keefe Will Take Denver Post Buyout