A new Gallup Poll released on August 24 in which Republican and Republican-leaning Independents nationwide were asked to choose which candidate they supported for the 2012 GOP Presidential nomination showed Rick Perry in the lead with 29% of the votes, followed by Mitt Romney with 17%, Ron Paul with 13%, and Michele Bachmann with 10%. No other candidate managed to poll more … [Read more...] about Ron Paul: The Face of Tomorrow’s Republican Party?
Steve Jobs Steps Down: A Roundup
3 hours ago, the letter from the man himself: To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community: I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs Steps Down: A Roundup
As Irene Approaches, Memories of Wilma
TMV columnist Shaun Mullen just posted an interesting article with a little bit of history on and memories of past hurricanes and an excellent list of precautions people in the (possible) path of Hurricane Irene should take. You notice I capitalized “Hurricane.” That is because I have great respect and awe for Hurricanes. This may be because of a an extremely close … [Read more...] about As Irene Approaches, Memories of Wilma
Shaking Up Washington
If Nature abhors a vacuum, it finally sent a message to empty-suit Eric Cantor by touching off an earthquake in the district of the House Majority Leader who last spring tried to defund the U. S. Geological Survey, which sends out early warnings about tremors. Cantor is unlikely to be any more impressed by this 5.9 example of his own stupidity than he was in pushing the … [Read more...] about Shaking Up Washington
Fuggedabout The Mid-Atlantic Quake, Here Comes Hurricane Irene
One of my fondest childhood memories is low-crawling across the front yard of my family home with my father as Hurricane Hazel bore down on us. It was October 1954, I was seven years old and it was all a lark. Never mind that Hazel, a Category 4 monster, took 95 lives in the U.S. in an era when hazardous weather alerts were primitive and another 81 lives in Canada as a rare … [Read more...] about Fuggedabout The Mid-Atlantic Quake, Here Comes Hurricane Irene
BREAKING: Journalists in Rixos Hotel Released (UPDATED)
CNN has just reported that all 35 journalists and other foreign nationals who had been held hostage by Qaddafi troops at the Rixos hotel have now been released. All "in good condition." Pro-Qaddafi forces guarding them did not put any resistance. Journalists "negotiated" with them. Guards said "we are not going to stop you from leaving" From the Washington … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Journalists in Rixos Hotel Released (UPDATED)
A World Without Captain America (Gazeta, Russia)
Does it take a collapsed superpower to recognize a declining one? In this analysis of the importance of the United States and the consequences of its diminishing influence, Gazeta columnist Semen Novoprudski examines why Russians have been demonizing America since the fall of the Soviet Union, and what earth's leading nations must do now that the end of the 'superpower era' has … [Read more...] about A World Without Captain America (Gazeta, Russia)
Republicans Open New Fronts In Their War On The Poor & Middle Class
To the old adage that the only things certain in life are death and taxes can now be added a third certainty: That the Republican Party always manages to outdo itself when it comes to crazy, out-of-the mainstream ideas. How else to explain that influential members of the anti-tax party are now proposing to: * Tax the poor because, you know, they're a bunch of loafers and … [Read more...] about Republicans Open New Fronts In Their War On The Poor & Middle Class
Obama’s Martin Luther King Moment
As he prepares to dedicate a Washington Memorial to the spiritual leader on the 48th anniversary of his “I have a dream” speech this weekend, Barack Obama should be drawing inspiration as much from Martin Luther King’s dedication to fighting poverty as racial inequality. At this historic moment, the nation’s first African-American president is a profile in irony. The … [Read more...] about Obama’s Martin Luther King Moment
Nate Silver: There’s Room for More G.O.P. Candidates
Nate Silver wrote a pretty interesting article yesterday over at his Five Thirty Eight blog at the New York Times. Like other political pundits, Silver contends that there is still "room" for additional candidates to enter the Republican primary race; yet Silver goes a bit further than other pundits in explaining exactly what he means by "room". To this end, he has created a … [Read more...] about Nate Silver: There’s Room for More G.O.P. Candidates
Where is Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi? (UPDATES)
UPDATE, 09:00 CST, Aug. 25 In order for the hunt for Qaddafi not to “turn into a protracted affair,” NATO officials confirm that many assets are being used to try to find the elusive despot as soon as possible. According to the BBC: These range from agents on the ground trying to pick up the latest reports and rumours, through to satellites watching for any … [Read more...] about Where is Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi? (UPDATES)
Canada’s Jack Layton (Cartoon)
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Canada’s Jack Layton (Cartoon)
Jeb Bush Warns Republican Presidential Hopefuls: You Risk Turning Off Swing Voters
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has issued a polite but firm warning to 2012 GOP Presidential hopefuls that they risk turning off middle of the road voters if they are knee-jerk in opposition to Obama and demonize him -- once again showing why Jeb Bush had success in winning swing voters and widespread appeal when he ran for office in Florida. The question is whether his … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush Warns Republican Presidential Hopefuls: You Risk Turning Off Swing Voters
Earthquake: So, Whose Fault Is It?
Now that there's been an earthquake on the East Coast, they're finally news. Earthquakes, I mean. And, since most of the media are scrambling to find "experts" a hilarious laff riot of absurd, ridiculous and wrongheaded "advice" and "information" is sure to follow. Since most media, government and population are still clustered on the Atlantic seaboard, it stands to … [Read more...] about Earthquake: So, Whose Fault Is It?
Elizabeth… It’s not the BIG One
Unless you have been under a rock (maybe not anymore), you have heard that the East Coast experienced an earthquake of about 5.9 a few hours ago. As I put on my FB page, I pray that everyone of my friends, family and yes, even people who get on my nerves are safe and A-OK. Now that I have expressed that heartfelt sentiment, I have one more to add... WE are really spoiled … [Read more...] about Elizabeth… It’s not the BIG One
Libya, John McCain and the U.S. Regime Change Doctrine
“The end of the Qadaffi regime in Libya is a victory for the Libyan people and for the broader cause of freedom in the Middle East and throughout the world. This achievement was made possible first and foremost by the struggle and sacrifice of countless Libyans, whose courage and perseverance we applaud. We also commend our British, French, and other allies, as well as our … [Read more...] about Libya, John McCain and the U.S. Regime Change Doctrine
Canada Mourns Opposition Leader Jack Layton
There was something about Jack Layton's optimism which caused you to believe he would beat cancer. After all, he had done it once before. His passion for life and for social justice seemed like the perfect antidote. But, of course, cancer can only be held at bay. While it may retreat, it never really leaves the field. What was shocking was how quickly Layton's cancer … [Read more...] about Canada Mourns Opposition Leader Jack Layton
Earthquake Strikes East Coast (Updated)
Update: For any of our readers on the East Coast, please feel free to comment and offer us feedback on your experience. ***************************************************************************** Update: CNN interviewed the vice mayor of Mineral who reported that the town hall has considerable damage to the roof (crumbling bricks) and she has felt 5 … [Read more...] about Earthquake Strikes East Coast (Updated)
The Political Minefield Facing Rick Perry
Texas Governor Rick Perry has been formally running for the 2012 Presidential nomination for less than a month and he has already made a huge splash. But will he also soon spark a big explosion – like one going off in a political minefield, or the sound of a mob of screaming, torch-wielding GOP establishment types seeking to end the threat of what they consider a political … [Read more...] about The Political Minefield Facing Rick Perry
Libya & Iraq: A Tale Of Two Wars
There is a compulsion among analysts to compare present day wars with the wars of yore, and more often than not they get more wrong than right. That was the case with comparisons between Vietnam and Iraq and it yet again is the case with the comparisons between Iraq and Libya. The compulsion this time around is especially strong because the aim of both wars was to take out … [Read more...] about Libya & Iraq: A Tale Of Two Wars