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
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