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
BREAKING: Breitbart WINS!
According to our professional news persons (who report the news BEFORE it happens, more and more often), Anthony Weiner will announce his resignation from Congress at 2 PM, EDT, in Brooklyn, New York. So, in keeping with this premature ejaculation of reportage, Andrew Breitbart and (anonymous) Publius (who broke the story) ought be pointed out for their instrumental role in … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Breitbart WINS!
Why Liberals Make Me Crazy
Does anyone else have this autonomic reaction? Every time I find myself discussing something with a liberal an involuntary shudder courses through my body. Oh, I don’t mean classic liberals or liberal in the sense of open minded. I mean contemporary political liberals. Part of it is that liberals are genetically wired to be annoying. They might insist that it is not so … [Read more...] about Why Liberals Make Me Crazy
Weiner To Resign
While I have been reluctant to make too much of this story news is coming out this morning that he will resign from the House, hopefully allowing us to focus on real stuff. A news conference is set fot 2pm in New York. … [Read more...] about Weiner To Resign
Why Some Conservative Talkers Plug Certain Conservative Groups: Big Bucks
If you are a fan or "lurker" of conservative talk radio, you've probably noted how some of the top hosts such as Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity plug certain groups and encourage listeners to get on the groups' bandwagons. Is it all political and/or intellectual solidarity? Hardly. In fact, these talkers are making very big bucks to do a kind of ideological … [Read more...] about Why Some Conservative Talkers Plug Certain Conservative Groups: Big Bucks
Greece in Need (Cartoon)
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Nostalgia for George Bush
WASHINGTON -- Perhaps I should thank the current crop of Republican presidential candidates for providing me with an experience I never, ever expected to have: During this week's debate in New Hampshire, I had a moment of nostalgia for George W. Bush. Let me say quickly that this was tempered by another response to Bush that I'll get to. Yet compared with the New … [Read more...] about Nostalgia for George Bush
Al Qaeda Names Zawahiri to Replace Killed Osama bin Laden
Al Qaeda has named a replacement to its killed leader Osama bin Laden -- and it's no surprise but does clarify Al Qaeda after bin Laden: Al-Qaeda named Ayman Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s top lieutenant, as leader after the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks was killed in a U.S. raid in Pakistan last month. Zawahiri, an Egyptian surgeon, has for years been al- … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda Names Zawahiri to Replace Killed Osama bin Laden
GOP War on “Obama’s Wars”
Three years ago, Barack Obama was campaigning against dumb wars while John McCain was musing about staying in Iraq a hundred years. Now Republican hopefuls pound the President about military moves in the Middle East even as John Boehner warns him to get Congressional approval for his action in Libya by this weekend or face being in violation of the War Powers Act. Behind … [Read more...] about GOP War on “Obama’s Wars”
Coke or Pepsi? Form or Substance? (Guest Voice)
Coke or Pepsi? Form or Substance? by Peter Funt The presidential debate in New Hampshire Monday night produced no clear winner among seven Republicans, but it did expose CNN;s losing campaign to refine the quadrennial format. Easiest to lampoon was the so-called "This or That" line of questions from which we learned that Michele Bachmann has "Christmas with Elvis" on … [Read more...] about Coke or Pepsi? Form or Substance? (Guest Voice)
Cell Phone Use (Cartoon)
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For Japanese, Faded Nuclear Fears Return with a Vengeance (Chibanippo Shimbun, Japan)
Despite the fact that Japan was the first and only nation to suffer a nuclear attack, this editorial from Japan's Chibanippo Shimbun explains that with time, much of the insecurity felt by Japanese over nuclear fission had diminished. That is until that fateful day three months ago, when an earthquake and tsunami triggered one of the most devastating nuclear accidents in … [Read more...] about For Japanese, Faded Nuclear Fears Return with a Vengeance (Chibanippo Shimbun, Japan)
Gingrich’s Unfavorable Rating Skyrockets In New NBC/WSJ poll
If the new NBC/WSJ poll is correct, Newt Gingrich is now qualified to write a book called "How to Lose Friends and Influence Among Voting People." Forty-eight percent have a negative opinion of Gingrich -- an all-time high in the poll, even higher than it was during the Lewinsky scandal and Bill Clinton's impeachment when Gingrich was speaker. By comparison, just 16 … [Read more...] about Gingrich’s Unfavorable Rating Skyrockets In New NBC/WSJ poll
Ambitious Putin goes beyond a reset with Obama
Russia’s ambitions go far beyond the reset in relations sought by the Obama administration to achieving economic power capable of challenging the United States. This was the subtext of an unusual visit today to United Nations agencies by Vladimir Putin, the first by a Russian Prime Minister. Putin, who could be positioning himself for a further term as Russian President in … [Read more...] about Ambitious Putin goes beyond a reset with Obama
Focus on Jobs (Cartoon)
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Emails aren’t Sarah’s Problem, It’s Money
The Daily Show - PmailTags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook WASHINGTON - After Rep. Michele Bachmann's star turn in the Republican debate, Sarah Palin's fans have been very active rebutting the notion that Palin can't run because of Bachmann, while encouraging her to jump in. On MSNBC, Martin Bashir claimed that Bachmann … [Read more...] about Emails aren’t Sarah’s Problem, It’s Money