The weekend was spent mourning almost 3000 Americans who were killed on September 11, 2001. In the aftermath of that day, more than 6200 have died in Iraq and Afghanistan with the toll still rising. The 9/11 dead were victims of a vicious attack on American civilization. Those since then were put in harm’s way by the conscious decision of our political and military … [Read more...] about Doubling the 9/11 Dead
Democratic Self-Loathing Puts Weiner Seat in Play **UPDATED**
WASHINGTON - Republicans don't have the Democratic gene of self-loathing. They're permanently self-righteous, which is why Sen. Vitter is still in the Senate. In the hall of stupidity, former Rep. Anthony Weiner holds a special place. However, when you analyze his "crime" that's what it comes down to, because there was no sex. So, compliments of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. … [Read more...] about Democratic Self-Loathing Puts Weiner Seat in Play **UPDATED**
Behold The Pro-Cancer, Let The Elderly Eat Catfood Republican Presidential Field
It should be made clear from the jump that the winnowing-out process to determine which Republican faces Barack Obama next year is working as intended even if at times it more resembles the making of sausage than democracy in action. After all, the 2008 Democratic field had no fewer than eight would-be worthies at the starting gate, including Christopher Dodd, Mike Gravel, Evan … [Read more...] about Behold The Pro-Cancer, Let The Elderly Eat Catfood Republican Presidential Field
Take a Peek at Ezra Klein’s New Washington Post Wonkblog Group Blog
Since I learned what a blog WAS in 2003 and started TMV in December 2003 (the original site was on Blogger) Ezra Klein has been one of my favorite must-read bloggers. I first started reading him when he was doing a blog from college. He was always one of the more solid Internet analysts who didn't sound like a tiresome, wannabe polarizing radio talk show host or someone puking … [Read more...] about Take a Peek at Ezra Klein’s New Washington Post Wonkblog Group Blog
Should The Law Stand Up For Ugly People?
Should The Law Stand Up For Ugly People? Tyrades! By Danny Tyree If you have the sort of face that only a mother could love, you may not be surprised by the ugly truths documented by Daniel Hamermesh. Hamermesh, a University of Texas at Austin economist and author of "Beauty Pays," puts forth the provocative proposition that "ugly people" deserve to be legally protected … [Read more...] about Should The Law Stand Up For Ugly People?
How Much Has Obama Learned?
WASHINGTON -- Our political system is not accustomed to the kind of battle that is going on now. President Obama has been slow to adjust to it. The voters are understandably mystified and frustrated by it. In the meantime, the economy sits on the edge between stagnation and something worse. The president's speech to Congress and the Republican presidential debate last … [Read more...] about How Much Has Obama Learned?
Jingoism and 911 ten years latter
Jingoism is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy. In practice, it is a country's advocation of the use of threats or actual force against other countries in order to safeguard what it perceives as its national interests. Colloquially, it refers to excessive bias in judging one's own country as superior to … [Read more...] about Jingoism and 911 ten years latter
Turkey Unmasked
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Ten Years After 9/11: Time to Choose to Be America Again?
Since 9-11, it seems that the American Left and the American Right have agreed on something of profound importance: we're scared. The politics of the last decade have been the politics of fear. Because of fear that one of us is a terrorist, we've allowed our intelligence services to listen into our private conversations; because of fear of terrorists from abroad, we have … [Read more...] about Ten Years After 9/11: Time to Choose to Be America Again?
Ground Zero
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My 2¢ Worth on the 9-11 Anniversary
The commemoration of the tenth anniversary has become the world's largest blog essay contest, and, while I cannot hope to succeed in such an outpouring of virtual (and actual) ink, I will say this: … [Read more...] about My 2¢ Worth on the 9-11 Anniversary
After September 11, We ‘Lost What We Wanted to Defend’ (Sydsvenskan, Sweden)
What have we sacrificed in the process of pursuing the 'War on Terror'? Continuing with our global coverage of the 9-11 anniversary, in this moving article from Sweden's Sydsvenskan, columnist Heidi Avellan writes that no matter how hard it may be, hatred must be met with love, and our principles mustn't be sacrificed in the pursuit of vengeance. For Sweden's Sydsvenskan, … [Read more...] about After September 11, We ‘Lost What We Wanted to Defend’ (Sydsvenskan, Sweden)
No Wallowing in 9/11
When the second tower was hit, a loved one called and said, “Turn on the TV.” Still holding the phone, I did and said without thinking, “This is the worst day of my life.” It was only much later that I understood that reflexive reaction. Over more than seven decades, there had been other times of being jolted out of the smooth hum of daily life into awareness that the ground … [Read more...] about No Wallowing in 9/11
Japan and the World Need America to Recover from September 11 (Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan)
Today we continue our coverage of the global outpouring in regard to the September 11 anniversary. This article is one of the dozens of stories posted on Worldmeets.US since yesterday. The funk the United States is currently in is of great concern to U.S. allies like Japan, who depend on American influence for their own security and prosperity. This editorial from Japan's … [Read more...] about Japan and the World Need America to Recover from September 11 (Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan)
LIVE VIDEO: America Observes 10th Anniversary of 9/11 (Live streaming video of broadcast)
Here's the live video feed from MSNBC of the ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about LIVE VIDEO: America Observes 10th Anniversary of 9/11 (Live streaming video of broadcast)
Suicide Attack Injuries 77 In Afghanistan
A suicide bomber has attacked a coalition base in Afghanistan injuring 77 people. It appears this attack involved a truck bomb and was almost certainly timed to coincide with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. … [Read more...] about Suicide Attack Injuries 77 In Afghanistan
Celebration of Life, 9-11: Do Not Lose Heart: We Were Made for These Times
Do Not Lose Heart, We Were Made for These Times Mis estimados: Do not lose heart. We were made for these times. I have heard from so many recently who are deeply and properly bewildered. They are concerned about the state of affairs in our world right now. It is true, one has to have strong cojones and ovarios to withstand much of what passes for "good" in our culture … [Read more...] about Celebration of Life, 9-11: Do Not Lose Heart: We Were Made for These Times
Memories of My Daughter on 9/11
September 11th, 2011 is the tenth anniversary of my eldest daughter Kysa's first day of preschool. Ten years ago, Kysa was a very thoughtful, but somewhat shy little four-year old girl. Today she is still extremely thoughtful. Her shyness disappeared shortly after entering school. So far it shows no signs of returning. Being the first child of four, Kysa received a fair … [Read more...] about Memories of My Daughter on 9/11
Remembering 9/11
While I have referred to the attacks of 9/11 as an intelligence failure that's not exactly true. In realty the Bush/Cheney administration ignored intelligence. This is from an intelligence briefing given to George W. Bush on August 6, 2001. Clandestine, foreign government, and media reports indicate bin Laden since 1997 has wanted to conduct terrorist attacks in the US. Bin … [Read more...] about Remembering 9/11
The Day That Changed Our Lives Forever
September 11 is perhaps the third date in American history requiring no year, July 4 and December 7 being the others. It also is the only of the three that I lived through and like virtually everyone touched by the horrific events of that day, found my life changed forever. That is perhaps a rash statement for someone who was 75 miles from Ground Zero on that gloriously … [Read more...] about The Day That Changed Our Lives Forever