We can but hope. WaPo's columnist Dana Milbank, a friend of Joe's, reacts in horror at Lieberman's latest foray into Beck-land. The Israeli tabloid Yedioth Ahronoth came out on Wednesday with a shocking report: Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachmann would join Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) at Glenn Beck’s rally in Israel in … [Read more...] about The End of Joe Lieberman
The Vancouver Riot: Passion Over Reason
Rick Salutin -- who fortunately has landed at the Toronto Star, after being dumped by the Globe and Mail -- has an interesting take on the Vancouver riot: Humans are emotional beings, but you can also think of us as symbolic. We invest our lives with meanings beyond the immediate. Sports is part of that. Feelings about teams often reflect stuff like the state of the … [Read more...] about The Vancouver Riot: Passion Over Reason
Attention Michele Bachmann: If You’re Pro-Life, Explain Desire for People-Killing Abolition of EPA
It's hard to know where to start, as a mother of three kids under 18, one of whom has a recurring respiratory problem whenever he gets a cold, and living in a state that gets an overall F in clean air, when it comes to how universally savage the Republican presidential hopefuls are toward the Environmental Protection Agency. If you missed the news, here's a breakdown of how … [Read more...] about Attention Michele Bachmann: If You’re Pro-Life, Explain Desire for People-Killing Abolition of EPA
Fighting Against Those Who Rape (Guest Voice)
Fighting Against Those Who Rape by Michael Winship Devoted fans of the popular cop show can probably recite it in their sleep: "In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These … [Read more...] about Fighting Against Those Who Rape (Guest Voice)
United Nations Passes First Ever LGBT Rights Resolution
Slowly but surely our governmental bodies are moving towards acceptance of what has already been culturally recognized: It's okay to be gay. New York is one vote away from legally recognizing same sex marriage. There are widespread expectations that the legislation will pass next week. Last week a federal judge upheld the ruling striking down California's Proposition 8 and … [Read more...] about United Nations Passes First Ever LGBT Rights Resolution
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Cartoon)
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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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