President Obama scolds the Congressional Black Caucus & blacks saying "take off your bedroom slippers, put on your marching boots and stop complaining, stop grumbling and stop crying and help get the jobs bill passed in Congress, but would have addressed the Jewish community, gays and Hispanics in a similar manner? President Barack Obama delivered a "fiery" sermon to his … [Read more...] about President Obama Scolds the CBC & Black Community: “Stop Complaining, Stop Grumbling & Stop Crying”
NPS Releases Earthquake Footage
The National Park Service has released security camera footage taken during the August 23, 2011 earthquake; the footage is from the 500 foot level of the Washington Monument. According to The Washington Post, "the Washington Monument will be closed indefinitely." Officials said a “debris field” had been found at the base of the monument made up mostly of mortar that … [Read more...] about NPS Releases Earthquake Footage
Pakistan Media’s Ferocious Reaction to Haqqani Charges By Mike Mullen
The very blunt comments of outgoing Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen that Pakistan intelligence has been actively assisting the Haqqani terrorist network has triggered another tremendous upwelling of anti-American sentiment in that nation. These three editorials from Pakistan's The Nation and The Frontier Post well illustrate the skyrocketing passion and anger toward America … [Read more...] about Pakistan Media’s Ferocious Reaction to Haqqani Charges By Mike Mullen
Where Are the Cockeyed Optimists?
A pitiful Wall Street parody of 1960s populist protests is a reminder of what has changed in American life over half a century. The hippie trappings are there, but the joyous anarchy and hope back then are nowhere to be seen in today’s crybaby culture. More real passion was generated by a recent increase in Netflix prices than “Occupy Wall Street,” a diffuse demonstration … [Read more...] about Where Are the Cockeyed Optimists?
Life Itself: Ebert Memoir Reaps Raves For Roger
Are we surprised? NPR.org | Time Out Chicago | New York Times | The Atlantic Reviews of Roger Ebert’s memoir, Life Itself, are pouring in — Maureen Dowd’s was just posted — and the critics love it. “The book charms and entertains, but it also teaches,” Spencer Kornhaber writes in the Atlantic. Robert Feder, who worked with Ebert at the … [Read more...] about Life Itself: Ebert Memoir Reaps Raves For Roger
Random Musings On The Autumnal Equinox
AT THE MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY -- And so we bid a not so fond adieu to the hottest and wettest summer since record keeping began in the late 19th century. But don't go blaming global warning, oh no! How hot and wet was it? Too hot or too wet on most weekends that for the first time since forever we did not make a single trek to the Delaware shore, making this the second … [Read more...] about Random Musings On The Autumnal Equinox
The Bachmannization of the GOP (Guest Voice)
The Bachmannization of the GOP by Cliff Schecter To fully comprehend the sad spectacle that has become American politics since the 1980s, you need not peruse the politics section of major periodicals. Or the opinion, news or business pages of illustrious publications. No, lately you'd be best served by heading on over to the obituary section. For example, this past … [Read more...] about The Bachmannization of the GOP (Guest Voice)
Pakistan Refuses to take Military Action Against Haqqani Network
Here's yet another entry in the seeming stream of news stories suggesting that if Pakistan is defined as a loyal U.S. ally, then t may be time time to redfine the word "ally." The latest: Pakistan has refused to crack down on the Haqqani network, which is believed to have taken action against the United States in Afghanistan. This is similar to the way Pakistan seemingly … [Read more...] about Pakistan Refuses to take Military Action Against Haqqani Network
Only Conservatives Can End the Death Penalthy
WASHINGTON -- How can we end the death penalty in the United States? Every so often, one capital case receives wide attention and makes a public spectacle of the American machinery of death. Last week, it was the controversy over Troy Davis, who was executed in Georgia after years of impassioned argument, organizing and litigation. I honor those who worked so … [Read more...] about Only Conservatives Can End the Death Penalthy
Putin Stops Pretending
With his announcement that he will run for President, Russian 'Prime Minister' Putin has ended the pretense that he hasn't been running the show the whole time via his puppet Medvedev. Assuming, as is likely, he wins then Putin will be able to serve two 6 year terms. Adding this to his two prior terms as President (2000-2008) and his service as 'Prime Minister' from … [Read more...] about Putin Stops Pretending
Watch and Interact: – “Putting America Back to Work” LIVE Town Hall on UStream – Mon. 9/26, 9am PT / 12pm ET
You can watch President Barack Obama's townhall and interact. In partnership LinkedIn, Ustream is providing exclusive live coverage of "Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama". Today, September 26th, at 9am PT / 12pm ET. The press release notes that Obama will address an audience of LinkedIn members and employees to answer questions … [Read more...] about Watch and Interact: – “Putting America Back to Work” LIVE Town Hall on UStream – Mon. 9/26, 9am PT / 12pm ET
Monopoly Theater: Google’s Size Doesn’t Matter
Me in March 2010: The truth is, when it comes to revenue, Google is a one trick pony. Online advertising is it. (Google captures 70 percent share of search ad revenue and about 30 percent all online advertising.) For all the cool projects coming out of Google Labs, none makes money. Google makes it easy for customers to switch to competitor’s products and, unlike other … [Read more...] about Monopoly Theater: Google’s Size Doesn’t Matter
Another Blow to Perry: Romney Trounces Perry in Michigan Straw Poll
Another political body blow to Texas Gov. Rick Perry who in terms of votes, at least, is shaping up to be the Fred Thompson of the race for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination. A big loss in Michigan -- not surprising since it's a friendly state to Romney. But the size of Perry's loss will raise eyebrows. In a rout, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney … [Read more...] about Another Blow to Perry: Romney Trounces Perry in Michigan Straw Poll
The Misbegotten Right And Left Populist Approaches To “Crony Capitalism” On Wall Street
Whenever Sarah Palin or another Tea Party favorite rails against "crony capitalism" and its Wall Street incarnation, there's always wild applause. The right wingers in attendance may not have any real idea of how this crony capitalism works on The Street, but they have a visceral understanding that it's a major cause of our present economic malaise. Since the Tea Party is … [Read more...] about The Misbegotten Right And Left Populist Approaches To “Crony Capitalism” On Wall Street
GOP’s Kleenex Candidates
Trump, Bachmann, Perry...and, on the horizon, Chris Christie. Republicans are using up frontrunners like disposable tissues, evoking a personal memory. FDR was inaugurated on March 4, 1933, my ninth birthday. In 1945 I was a 21-year-old foot soldier sleeping on the floor of a German farmhouse shaken awake to hear that the only president I could remember was dead. Our … [Read more...] about GOP’s Kleenex Candidates
Pakistan Intelligence and the Afghanistan’s Version of the Sopranos
Yet another story has come out showing Pakistan intelligence in a bad light -- this time about its alliance with a group in Afghanistan that resembles the Sopranos: They are the Sopranos of the Afghanistan war, a ruthless crime family that built an empire out of kidnapping, extortion, smuggling, even trucking. They have trafficked in precious gems, stolen lumber and … [Read more...] about Pakistan Intelligence and the Afghanistan’s Version of the Sopranos
The Terrible Post-9/11 Truth: Our Government’s Been Hijacked Democracy Has Been Commandeered by a Self-Interested Gang (Guest Voice)
The Terrible Post-9/11 Truth: Our Government's Been Hijacked Democracy has been commandeered by a self-interested gang by Michael Winship About a year after the 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building, I visited Oklahoma City and went to the bombsite with a friend who had covered the attack as a television news cameraman. No memorial or museum had yet been built; … [Read more...] about The Terrible Post-9/11 Truth: Our Government’s Been Hijacked Democracy Has Been Commandeered by a Self-Interested Gang (Guest Voice)
Trailer: Jane Goodall Live in Theaters September 27, 2011
Since there is interest among TMV readers whenever I've posted any item here about Jane Goodall here's the trailer for the Jane Goodall LIVE event that'll will take place in theaters all over the U.S. on Sept. 27, 2011. Among the many features of this night: she'll talk with astronauts on the space station and celebrities will make special appearances. For more details … [Read more...] about Trailer: Jane Goodall Live in Theaters September 27, 2011
Hang Together or Hang Alone (Guest Voice)
Hang Together or Hang Alone by Michael Reagan There's one sure way for Republicans and conservatives to lose the 2012 presidential election -- split over who their presidential nominee will be, and fail to go all-out to support the winner. People keep asking me, "What would your father, Ronald Reagan, do?" The answer is easy. No matter who the nominee is, he or she … [Read more...] about Hang Together or Hang Alone (Guest Voice)
Shrinking Obama
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