Apocalypse, Nu? by Hart Williams "I waited all Tuesday and dear Jesus did not come ..." ~Henry Emmons, a Millerite, 1844 William Miller d. 1849 For those who don't know what's "nu," it's happened once again. The American Zeitgeist Sweepstakes, also known as "Look at me!" has a new winner named something or other, who put up a bunch of billboards and advertising stating … [Read more...] about Apocalypse, Nu? (Guest Voice)
Boehner’s Catholic Lessons
WASHINGTON -- Sometimes we learn more from the dogs that don’t bark and the wheels that don’t squeak. It’s likely you didn’t hear much about the controversy over House Speaker John Boehner’s recent commencement speech at Catholic University. There are many reasons for this, but one of them is that Boehner’s critics were civil and respectful. The media, it turns out, … [Read more...] about Boehner’s Catholic Lessons
Arnold and Maria (Cartoon)
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Arnold and Maria (Cartoon)
White House On Alert: Mumbai Terror Trial In Chicago
As David Headley gets ready to spill the beans at a Chicago court about Pakistan ISI's direct involvement in Mumbai 26/11 attacks, the White House in Washington is nervous. Headley's statements during Chicago trial "will be explosive," said one senior Obama administration official, who confirmed that White House officials are well aware and closely watching, says MSNBC. But … [Read more...] about White House On Alert: Mumbai Terror Trial In Chicago
Israel’s Future: Barack Obama Is On The Right Side Of History. Benjamin Netanyahu Is Not
Benjamin Netanyahu may eventually figure out that Barack Obama is not George Bush, who never seemed to grasp that Israel's survival depended on the U.S. and not the other way around. Nor did Bush have Netanyahu's measure. Obama does, understanding that he is a coward masquerading as a bully who is caught between Israeli factions even more bellicose than himself (think … [Read more...] about Israel’s Future: Barack Obama Is On The Right Side Of History. Benjamin Netanyahu Is Not
He Didn’t Fight For A War On Gays
I don't think I can possibly add to his eloquence, so let a war hero explain it. … [Read more...] about He Didn’t Fight For A War On Gays
Nancy Falling From Grace?
The effective end of “America’s Most Wanted” (Fox reduced it from once a week to once every three months last week) is the jumping off point for a David Carr take-down of Nancy Grace. Carr says that on her show "the presumption of innocence has found a willful and angry enemy." Grace, a Georgia native and former Atlanta prosecutor, has been reprimanded more than once, was wrong … [Read more...] about Nancy Falling From Grace?
Obama: A new emerging crisis
While President Barack Obama gingerly navigates the minefields of Israeli security and the Arab spring, a potentially devastating crisis for American foreign policy and security is shaping up in Pakistan. Even as I write this, a terrorist attack is reported underway in Pakistan against a major air force base and nearby naval base outside the southern city of Karachi. About … [Read more...] about Obama: A new emerging crisis
The Railroad, States’ Rights & The Civil War
Historian Elin Whitney-Smith is publishing a book online, chapter by chapter, titled Winning Information Revolutions: From the Ice Age to the Internet. In it she looks at previous periods of disruption to understand what we are going through today. She says there have been six information revolutions in human history, each representing a major change in the organizational … [Read more...] about The Railroad, States’ Rights & The Civil War
Blathering on the Internet
Another blithering idiot decides he's qualified to run for President of the United States. … [Read more...] about Blathering on the Internet
Some Justice For Bryan Stow
One of the suspects in the brutal beating of Bryan Stow has been taken into custody. One down, one to go. We will give them the rights that they did not accord their victim, but if guilty I hope they spend a long long time in prison. … [Read more...] about Some Justice For Bryan Stow
The Battle over Ronald McDonald
It's the "food police" versus McDonalds' and Ronald McDonald. McDonald's is under fire as critics say its Happy Meals are bad for kids and that Ronald McDonald indoctrinates young children. But so far McDonald's is sticking by its beloved symbol -- and its happy meals: pp Multisource political news, world news, and entertainment news analysis by Newsy.com A PERSONAL … [Read more...] about The Battle over Ronald McDonald
A Sign Sarah Palin Will Be Running for President?
Political analysts have been literally looking at the tea leaves to see if there is a sign that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will run for President after all? Why would she walk away from her Fox News big bucks contract? (So she's not) She must be jealous and upset that Michele Bachmann seems to be stealing some of her schtick thunder (So she'll jump in). She likes the … [Read more...] about A Sign Sarah Palin Will Be Running for President?
Mitch Daniels? No.
“In the end, I was able to resolve every competing consideration but one,” Mr. Daniels wrote. “The interests and wishes of my family is the most important consideration of all. If I have disappointed you, I will always be sorry.” The decision by Mr. Daniels answers one of the most highly-anticipated questions about the 2012 Republican presidential campaign, but introduces a … [Read more...] about Mitch Daniels? No.
And Now a Little Bit of Vaudeville
Vaudeville stars Shaw and Lee: … [Read more...] about And Now a Little Bit of Vaudeville
In the U.S. Navy, Burials at Sea are Solemn and Dignified, Yet Routine
Osama bin Laden’s burial at sea by the crew of the San Diego-based aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, on deployment in the North Arabian Sea, drew a lot of attention and plenty of press. The burial evoked criticism, controversy and raised many questions as to the motives of the U.S. government, ranging from whether it was appropriate and legal to whether such violated religious … [Read more...] about In the U.S. Navy, Burials at Sea are Solemn and Dignified, Yet Routine
Facts On the Ground
Andrew McCarthy accuses Pres. Obama of "borderline treachery" for telling Israel that a future Palestinian state must be drawn along Israel's original 1967 borders, also called "the Green Line." Here is a chunk of what he writes (emphasis is mine): … [Read more...] about Facts On the Ground
A Song Dedicated to All Those Who Sold Everything Due to the Non-Happening Rapture
This song seems particularly fitting amid reports that some folks spent all their money and sold everthing because they believed a prediction that the world would end today. True, sometimes my posts seem like purgatory -- but trust me, the world is still here. So this song seems perfectly fitted to those who were true believers that it would all end today: … [Read more...] about A Song Dedicated to All Those Who Sold Everything Due to the Non-Happening Rapture
To Be Or Not To Be: American Exceptionalism and Identity
Since 2005, I've been publishing WatchingAmerica.com, a website that translates news and views about the USA and American policy from all over the world. There may be no better site in the world to see the global impact of American policies, the true state of anti-Americanism, and even how foreign citizens would vote in American elections if they had the chance. During the … [Read more...] about To Be Or Not To Be: American Exceptionalism and Identity
Spain Faces Big Protests by Young People Seeking Change and a Brighter Future Amid Economic Ills
And now we see it spread: the clamor for change that ripped out of the body politic in many countries in the Middle East has now hit modern day Spain. Protests there have attracted some 25,000 people. And this time it's not aimed at a political party but a general thirst on the part of young people that the way things are done in Spain change. Spain has the highest … [Read more...] about Spain Faces Big Protests by Young People Seeking Change and a Brighter Future Amid Economic Ills