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Be Careful What You Wish For (Why Progressives and Obama need each other)
So there is this progressive conference, Netroots Nation, I think that its in Minneapolis or something. I have no issue what so ever with progressives being aggressive and pressuring the Obama administration to do more on key issues like the DREAM Act or on gay issues. But the headlines coming out of that place is terrible for them. You have conservatives straight … [Read more...] about Be Careful What You Wish For (Why Progressives and Obama need each other)
Netroots Nation 2011 Starts by Making News
WASHINGTON - Netroots Nation began with an explosion. Russ Feingold didn't mince words: "I fear that the Democratic Party is in danger of losing its identity." Lt. Dan Choi was even more blunt, including with attendees who believe that marriage equality isn't important. When Dan Pfeiffer, White House communications director, showed up he got an earful. From Huffington … [Read more...] about Netroots Nation 2011 Starts by Making News
Why Conservatives Make Me Crazy
This article will contain no colorized words, letters or pictures as conservatives recognize only black and white. Shades of gray will be assiduously avoided. Any accidental references to nuance are purely for the non-conservative reader. Finally by way of preamble let me say to any conservatives who may read this: yes, I know you’re right about everything and to the extent … [Read more...] about Why Conservatives Make Me Crazy
Shame, Shame
I think what happened to Weiner is a damned shame. It's not that Weiner is without fault, it's that ours is the greater shame. Rather than rant, let me quote from an apparently somewhat less horrified American. Steve Benen writes: I may be in the minority, but I’m still not at all convinced Weiner’s misdeeds warranted a resignation, but I’m at least somewhat hopeful … [Read more...] about Shame, Shame
OOPS! We See a Post Published Twice (but will leave it)
We see that a post has been published twice on TMV. Since there are comments under each post we'll leave it as it is. … [Read more...] about OOPS! We See a Post Published Twice (but will leave it)
Say Bye-Bye, AARP
According to a story in today's Wall Street Journal, AARP, the long time semi-official defender of seniors' rights and perks, has now decided not to fight against some cuts in Social Security benefits. No. You haven't misread that. They are reported to no longer oppose cuts in Social Security benefits. The reason, according to this story, is that they believe these cuts are … [Read more...] about Say Bye-Bye, AARP
Say Bye-Bye, AARP
According to a story in today's Wall Street Journal, AARP, the long time semi-official defender of seniors' rights and perks, has now decided not to fight against cuts in Social Security benefits. No. You haven't misread that. They are reported to no longer oppose some cuts in Social Security benefits. The reason, according to this story, is that they believe these cuts are … [Read more...] about Say Bye-Bye, AARP
Bruins Win (Cartoon)
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Saudi Women Drive To Protest Female Driver Ban
In World War II and post-war U.S. "women drivers" jokes were all the rage, a stereotypical joke form that has long since died. But in Saudia Arabia attitudes towards women drivers -- and women driving -- is no joke. And women there are doing something about it: Women in Saudi Arabia have been openly driving cars in defiance of an official ban on female drivers in the … [Read more...] about Saudi Women Drive To Protest Female Driver Ban
Economic Meltdown in Greece (VIDEO)
Can Greece stave off a default? The prospects don't look good. CNN reports: … [Read more...] about Economic Meltdown in Greece (VIDEO)
Quote of the Day: the U.S. Pakistan “Affair” is Over But Not The Relationship
Our Quote of the Day comes from columnist David Ignatius who says the U.S. Pakistani "affair" is over but not the relationship during this period that seems to have a parade of news stories leaving many to wonder how the U.S. can still call Pakistan a trustworthy ally. He writes: After the cooling-off period, the relationship will be different -- with a greater show of … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: the U.S. Pakistan “Affair” is Over But Not The Relationship
Hypocrisy Moves On From Sex to Money
Now that the political air has been purified by Anthony Weiner’s departure, Washington can concentrate on its other endless fount of hypocrisy--money. Many Tea Party purists, who came to Congress to force government to live within its means, we learn, have not been doing well on that score personally. Among 87 new GOP members, the Washington Post reports, at least 30 had … [Read more...] about Hypocrisy Moves On From Sex to Money
Sometimes Jokes Bomb
Sometimes jokes bomb...like Mitt Romney's. … [Read more...] about Sometimes Jokes Bomb
The Weiner (Cartoon)
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Weiner Resigns: Relief, Sadness and Partisan Reaction (NEWS AND BLOG ROUNDUP)
And so he's gone (for now). Rep. Anthony Weiner, the New York Congressman, the up and coming talking head, the emerging political personality who told lots of mature jokes about his name, has bowed to the politically inevitable and resigned -- allowing the Democratic party to resume getting its message out on other issues such as Social Security and Medicare. He now gives … [Read more...] about Weiner Resigns: Relief, Sadness and Partisan Reaction (NEWS AND BLOG ROUNDUP)
Anti-War on Drugs Music Video: “No Knock Raid”
The above music video by Toronto-based musician Lindy pretty much speaks for itself without any need of comment from me (You all know how I feel about our government's War on Drugs). As always, however, comments from TMV viewers are more than welcome. NOTE: This video contains graphic images of violence and mature language. Viewer discretion is advised. ADDENDUM: Thanks … [Read more...] about Anti-War on Drugs Music Video: “No Knock Raid”
For Once a good Bi-Partisan action
Ethanol from corn was always a really bad idea. It made food more expensive and cars less efficient while enriching agribusiness. In a bipartisan vote both Republicans and Democrats stood up to their corn belt piers and said enough is enough. The Senate voted 73-27 Thursday to kill a major tax break that benefits the ethanol industry, handing a political win to a bipartisan … [Read more...] about For Once a good Bi-Partisan action
Big Cuts In Medicaid Is A Bell That Tolls For the Middle Class, Too
The ultra-conservative smirkers in Washington and state capitals think Medicaid is an easy target. After all, most of the program's beneficiaries are poor women or kids. The former don't vote all that much. The latter can't vote. So politically speaking — and how else do ultra-conservatives speak these days, compassion and common decency being so, so liberal — politically … [Read more...] about Big Cuts In Medicaid Is A Bell That Tolls For the Middle Class, Too
His Wife Made Him Do It
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy WASHINGTON - Republicans don't vote for a man who can't control his wife. It's the unspoken bylaw of GOP politics. They simply humor female politicians, because they have no intention of allowing one to gain power. As for a strong-willed, shrewd woman allegedly neutering Newt, rhetorically speaking, … [Read more...] about His Wife Made Him Do It