Here's the link to an online Guest Book for Jack Grant where you can leave your thoughts, memories and/or prayers. (I left a short message with the link to the TMV post about him but I don't see it on the site). … [Read more...] about Online Guest Book for John Martin “Jack” Grant
Frontrunner Mitt (Cartoon)
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Sarah Palin’s History Lesson: Paul Revere Warned the British
DRAT! Why did I spend so much time studying history at Amity High School in Woodbridge, Connecticut when I could have made up my own version and gotten away with it. Well, maybe not with teachers or on SAT tests, but with some voters if people thought I was running for President or people who'd be in my political party. At least that is the lesson here by History Professor … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin’s History Lesson: Paul Revere Warned the British
Is There an Aroma about the Anthony Weiner Twitter Story?
Is there an aroma starting to emit from the Anthony Weiner Twitter controversy story? It seems like the beginning of one... UPDATE: And this. … [Read more...] about Is There an Aroma about the Anthony Weiner Twitter Story?
Have Republicans Voted To “End Medicare”?
A commercial running in New Hampshire that criticizes Republican Rep. Charlie Bass makes that claim; the National Republican Congressional Committee has demanded the TV commercial be pulled. The key phrase comes at 0:15: "When Congressman Charlie Bass voted to end Medicare, that was an attack on New Hampshire families just like mine." Is it accurate to characterize … [Read more...] about Have Republicans Voted To “End Medicare”?
Ryan Shrugged
In its story about today's ghastly jobs report, the New York Times noted that local governments last month cut 28,000 jobs, and have cut 446,000 in all since September 2008. These governments did so to meet budgetary requirements that were not met (except in a few places) by higher taxes on the wealthy. Republicans in Washington are now demanding cuts of as much as $2 … [Read more...] about Ryan Shrugged
John Edwards Indicted Over Alleged Misuse of Money to Hide Affair
John Edwards, who sought the Democratic nomination twice and who enjoyed a legion of loyal, dedicated followers who believed in him, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on six counts over coverup of extramarital affair, including conspiracy, illegal campaign contributions, CBS News reports: A federal grand jury indicted two-time presidential candidate John Edwards on … [Read more...] about John Edwards Indicted Over Alleged Misuse of Money to Hide Affair
Weiner Jerk (Cartoon)
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Journalists, Joke Writers and Comedians say “Hot Dog” to Anothony Weiner “Weinergate” Controversy
Just for a minute forget the (as usual) partisan and not-so-partisan takes on the seriousness or lack of seriousness swirling around Rep. Anthony Weiner and a certain Twitter Tweet. For partisans, it's one more skirmish in the never ending political war. For the media, it's a story made all the more tantilizing because Weiner almost seems to be pleading for more coverage in the … [Read more...] about Journalists, Joke Writers and Comedians say “Hot Dog” to Anothony Weiner “Weinergate” Controversy
Onward Thru The Fog: Your GOP Week In Review
This post is dedicated to the brilliant Jack Grant (1965-2011), a friend and pioneering blogger who never abided fools no matter their political persuasion. The House Republican leadership's spectacular record of defeats, concessions and embarrassments remains intact after week in which (not counting the Donald Trump-Sarah Palin pizza party) the most notable event was a … [Read more...] about Onward Thru The Fog: Your GOP Week In Review
How Wall Street, Not the White House, Will Stop the GOP on the Debt Ceiling
Wink, wink. John Boehner, Paul Ryan and their gang that can’t shoot straight are holding the debt-ceiling hostage to tax cuts but telling financial markets the guns aren’t loaded. “Just ignore Tuesday’s vote against raising the debt ceiling, House Republican leaders whispered to Wall Street,” says a New York Times editorial. “We didn’t really vote against it, members … [Read more...] about How Wall Street, Not the White House, Will Stop the GOP on the Debt Ceiling
John Martin “Jack” Grant, TMV Assistant Editor, “Random Fate” Blogger, Dies at 46: a Special Voice and a Special Mind (UPDATED)
John Martin "Jack" Grant, a guy who I long admired for his great mind and his even greater heart, has passed away at age 46. He was a TMV Assistant Editor but that was only a small part of who he was. And this is a shocker: if there was news we would not expect to get, it would be about the passing of Jack Grant at such a young age. It's not easy to type when tears … [Read more...] about John Martin “Jack” Grant, TMV Assistant Editor, “Random Fate” Blogger, Dies at 46: a Special Voice and a Special Mind (UPDATED)
DSK Affair Sanitizes ‘French Bashing’ in New York Media (Le Journal du Dimanche au Quotidien, France)
Have the anti-French headlines in New York's tabloid press since the arrest of the disgraced Dominique Strauss-Kahn gone too far? Marie-Christine Tabet of Le Journal du Dimanche au Quotidien writes that the blood-sport of New York newsgathering is such, that chances are, the 'French bashing has only just begun.' For Le Journal du Dimanche au Quotidien, Marie-Christine Tabet … [Read more...] about DSK Affair Sanitizes ‘French Bashing’ in New York Media (Le Journal du Dimanche au Quotidien, France)
Net Worth and Worthlessness: Currency as a Cultural Conceit
In the USA, we use Federal Reserve Notes or "dollar bills" not only because their use is imposed on us by force of law, but also because we have a collective memory, built up over generations, of goods' having "always" been exchangeable for these dollars and that, to a reasonable approximation, a certain number of dollars buys a particular amount of some real good or service. … [Read more...] about Net Worth and Worthlessness: Currency as a Cultural Conceit
A New Adventure Of Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant (In this episode, Selig congratulates Mr. B. on Goldman’s successful foreign policy initiative)
Selig, you're back. Haven't seen you in awhile. Long vacation? Not a vacation, Mr. B. Convention. The annual Investment Bank Washroom Cleaners Expo in Paramus, New Jersey. Rather like the big money guys get-together in Davos, eh Selig? In more ways than one might expect, sir. And I see your expo has inspired you with patriotic zeal, Selig. All that red, white and … [Read more...] about A New Adventure Of Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant (In this episode, Selig congratulates Mr. B. on Goldman’s successful foreign policy initiative)
Can Todd Park ignite a technological revolution in the health care industry?
Over at The Atlantic, I profiled Todd Park, the chief technology officer at the Department of Health and Human Services, detailing how he is opening up the health care data floodgates for the tech community: Park first got a taste for the massive blockades hindering payment reform when he and his partner launched Athenahealth. Before it became a software company, … [Read more...] about Can Todd Park ignite a technological revolution in the health care industry?
Another Sexist Post About Sarah Palin
As best I can figure, Sarah Palin wanted to attract attention when she chartered a ritzy hotel on wheels, had it custom painted (since marred by "Media Whore" spray paint graffiti) and set out on a national tour that will culminate in the premier of a new movie in Iowa about Her Highness. But then maybe I'm wrong, because 10-year-old daughter Piper, last seen carrying a … [Read more...] about Another Sexist Post About Sarah Palin
The War On Drugs Is Over
And The Drugs Won! A panel of former government leaders have stated the obvious - The War On Drugs Has Failed. The global war on drugs has "failed" according to a new report by a group of politicians and former world leaders. The Global Commission on Drug Policy report calls for the legalisation of some drugs and an end to the criminalisation of drug users. The panel … [Read more...] about The War On Drugs Is Over
Around the Sphere
Our roundup that brings you links from websites of varying opinions. Links do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV, its editors, writers or contributors. Should Drug Offenders Be Let Out Early? The issue is coming up... Was Anthony Weiner's Account Hacked? Charles Johnson says the question is irrelevant in a must-read. Tornadoes Touch Down In Massachusetts: I'm … [Read more...] about Around the Sphere
Rescuers Watch Man Drown, Cite Liability Concerns
This story has been very big in Northern California for the last few days and I suspect it is going to be very big nationally pretty soon. The basic story is that a woman called Alameda County (Oakland area for non Californians) fire and police telling them that her 57 year old son had threatened to commit suicide by walking into the frigid waters of the San Francisco … [Read more...] about Rescuers Watch Man Drown, Cite Liability Concerns