Not exactly a stunning decision by the judge but he has ruled that Arizona shooting suspect Jared Loughner is not competent to stand trial. This will most probably result in his being sent to a mental hospital for a long long time. Although I am generally a law and order kind of guy, this seems a reasonable ruling. The man is clearly deranged and we do not punish people … [Read more...] about Loughner Ruled Non Competent
Not a “Right of Return” Question, or, Josh Rogin Needs To Read Better
Foreign Policy Magazine blogger Josh Rogin has a piece up announcing "White House: Jewish 'refugees' right of return should be 'on the table'". I read that, and I was rather shocked. "Right of return" for Jewish refugees? That would be rather bizarre. While there were a little less than a million Jewish refugees forced to flee from their homes in Arab countries during the time … [Read more...] about Not a “Right of Return” Question, or, Josh Rogin Needs To Read Better
Student Loans, Private Universities and NPR
The factoid, from the June Harper's Index, sent my blood pressure north and my fingers to the keyboard: Amount of federal money that went to National Public Radio in 2010: $2.7 million To Jerry Falwell's Liberty University: $446 million WTH? … [Read more...] about Student Loans, Private Universities and NPR
To Some Republicans “Denial” IS a River
One of the things that was stunning last night was to read some of the comments on weblogs and on Twitter about the NY 26 election insisting...shouting...that this had nothing to do with Medicare. That's like saying Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus' birth. This is a problem now locked into our political debate where there is a belief that if you say something over and … [Read more...] about To Some Republicans “Denial” IS a River
The Arnold Schwarzenegger Saga Keeps Getting Worse
The saga of Arnold Schwarzenegger who proved for all his talk he was not equipped to be an effective Governor and for all his talk was not a loyal family man or a REAL hero keeps getting worse the more details like this come out: The ex-husband of Arnold Schwarzenegger's baby-mama maid always thought the boy was his. Rogelio Baena told Entertainment Tonight that he … [Read more...] about The Arnold Schwarzenegger Saga Keeps Getting Worse
Memo to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Media — There Are No Illegitimate Kids, Just Illegitimate Parents (Guest Voice)
Memo to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Media -- There Are No Illegitimate Kids, Just Illegitimate Parents by Michael Reagan My adoptive parents told me I was "chosen," but the kids at school told me I was a "bastard." The recent headlines about Arnold Schwarzenegger's infidelities and the son he fathered out of wedlock have stirred many old memories and … [Read more...] about Memo to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Media — There Are No Illegitimate Kids, Just Illegitimate Parents (Guest Voice)
Film to Portray Sarah Palin as Reaganesque in Iowa
WASHINGTON - The Real Clear Politics post starts simple enough. Shortly after Republicans swept last November to a historic victory in which Sarah Palin was credited with playing a central role... It accelerates quickly. Palin never got the credit she deserved for the midterm rout. However, like any savvy marketing personality she knew she couldn't leave her fate up to … [Read more...] about Film to Portray Sarah Palin as Reaganesque in Iowa
This Just In!
THIS JUST IN from investigative journalist Andy Borowitz: FEMA Declares Eric Cantor a Disaster Area Congressman Denies Funds to Self WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – One day after Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) stirred controversy by withholding funds for tornado relief, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) took the extraordinary step of declaring Rep. Cantor a … [Read more...] about This Just In!
Supreme Court and California Prisons (Cartoon)
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court and California Prisons (Cartoon)
Beating Bushes for a President
Even as GOP hopefuls make pilgrimages for a blessing by President 41, the sound of a distant groundswell can be heard for a possible Bush 45. “His credentials,” says a throbbing pundit about the failure of Jeb Bush to step up, “are so good and his political abilities so acute compared to the others that his decision may well result in four more years of President … [Read more...] about Beating Bushes for a President
Theme Song for Message from Voters In NY-26 to GOP?
A lot will be written today and in coming days about how the Republican Party could possibly lose a special election in a sure thing Republican district -- losing in a way that cannot be accurately blamed on a former Democrat running as a Tea Party candidate but more accurately due a huge defection in Republican votes and votes from seniors which led to a Republican loss … [Read more...] about Theme Song for Message from Voters In NY-26 to GOP?
(UPDATED) Medicare Death Panel Claims Its First Victim. Could Republican House Bigs Be Next?
KATHY HOCHUL While Paul Ryan's radical deficit-reduction plan has predictably died in its crib, the Republican Party's mission to destroy Medicare has not been forgotten by voters, who claimed their first but not last electoral victim of the year: State Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, who was expected to cakewalk to victory in a special election in New York state's 26th … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Medicare Death Panel Claims Its First Victim. Could Republican House Bigs Be Next?
Live-Blogging NY-26
If you're interested, I've been live-blogging the NY-26 special election this evening. Check it out. About a third of precincts have reported. Still a long way to go. … [Read more...] about Live-Blogging NY-26
Georgia Supreme Court Cites White Supremacist Document to Declare 16 Charter Schools Illegal
Douglas Blackmon: In the first sentences of an opinion issued last week by the state Supreme Court, Chief Justice Carol Hunstein declared without qualification that the Georgia Charter School Commission was illegal because of an “unbroken ... constitutional authority” existing since the adoption of the 1877 Constitution giving only “local boards of education” the power to … [Read more...] about Georgia Supreme Court Cites White Supremacist Document to Declare 16 Charter Schools Illegal
VIDEOS: Killer Tornadoes Rip Through Oklahoma
Killer tornadoes struck Oklahoma earlier today and the troubling drama was carried live on most American cable news networks. CNN has this summary: A deadly string of tornadoes and thunderstorms rampaged Tuesday through central Oklahoma, killing at least two people, injuring many others and destroying homes and vehicles, officials said. Canadian County Sheriff Randall … [Read more...] about VIDEOS: Killer Tornadoes Rip Through Oklahoma
Testosterone Twins: Schwarzenegger and Strauss-Kahn
It’s getting harder to coopt reality for entertainment. Columnist Ross Douthat proposes a Dominique Strauss-Kahn epic—“one of those sprawling, complex, kaleidoscope-of-globalization movies that aspire to Oscar glory. Think ‘Traffic’ or ‘Syriana,’ ‘Crash’ or ‘Babel’”—but he has the wrong genre. The boffo box office gold may be in a remake of low comedy. Imagine the poster … [Read more...] about Testosterone Twins: Schwarzenegger and Strauss-Kahn
NY-26: Lead Candidates (Both Women, Both Moms) Run on Issues, Not Image
And I breathe a sigh of relief. Because seriously, I hate when it gets all "I'm better because I'm a mom and she was never a mom" or "I bake cookies better than she does" (even though that's the spouses). From the looks of it, the media has stuck to the issues in how its covered the race between Republican State Assemblywoman Jane Corwin and Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul … [Read more...] about NY-26: Lead Candidates (Both Women, Both Moms) Run on Issues, Not Image
Start Your Memorial Day Weekend Early and Fittingly
As we approach Memorial Day 2011, we will be remembering and honoring all our fallen warriors, with those who have died in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars fresh on our minds. But we will be equally remembering our fallen military from every other war and, also, veterans from the “old wars” who are still with us. Especially those from World War II who are passing away at a rate … [Read more...] about Start Your Memorial Day Weekend Early and Fittingly
Will Biden Run in 2016?
You never know. It hardly seems likely, but the veep's not ruling himself out... yet. And, you know, it's never too early to start thinking about future presidential elections. Well, sure, it can be, but what's interesting is how many top-name Republicans seem to be staying out of the race for 2012 while keeping their options open for 2016. Think about it. Obama looks … [Read more...] about Will Biden Run in 2016?
The Debacles of Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Terminator’s credibility is now totally terminated. Not since the execrable John Edwards have we seen a politician leave the public scene in such disgrace amid revelations that he betrayed supporters and his trusting family. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fall is a multiple-fronted debacle, including a lashing Supreme Court decision this week ordering mass releases from the … [Read more...] about The Debacles of Arnold Schwarzenegger