Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page gets the award for Best Analogy the Week in describing Donald Trump as being like a loudmouthed carnival clown who sits on a collapsible platform over a barrel of water and shouts insults at the passing crowd. Because that's all that the guy is good for. Actually, the Republican presidential wannabe has had an issue even near and … [Read more...] about In Which The Carnival Clown Finally Gets Dunked
A Fairytale Wedding in England
WASHINGTON - Marriages can signify a moment, a real chance for renewal. If ever there was that opportunity for the British monarchy, today was it. How stunningly spectacular she looked, now her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, after the Queen bestowed titles on HRH the Duke of Cambridge, aka Prince William, and his duchess, today. This is not the story of Diana. … [Read more...] about A Fairytale Wedding in England
The Robber Barons Win Again
Before going into the details of this disturbing case, the reader will need to understand what the legal term adhesion contract means. An adhesion contract is a contract that is prepared by one party and which the other party has no opportunity to negotiate or change. The most common adhesion contracts, as in this case, occur when large companies prepare contracts that their … [Read more...] about The Robber Barons Win Again
World Cartoonists Look at The Royal Wedding
Here's a cross section of cartoons about the royal wedding: These copyrighted cartoons are licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. UPDATE: Time offers these photos from the wedding day. Be sure to read related posts here at TMV today by Taylor Marsh and Robert Stein. … [Read more...] about World Cartoonists Look at The Royal Wedding
Lara Logan On 60 Minutes Sunday
CBS News reports that correspondent Lara Logan will break her silence on the horrific Cairo assault she endured last February: Ms. Logan, a CBS News correspondent, was in the square preparing a report for “60 Minutes” on Feb. 11 when the celebratory mood suddenly turned threatening. She was ripped away from her producer and bodyguard by a group of men who tore at her clothes … [Read more...] about Lara Logan On 60 Minutes Sunday
Prince Charles To Speak At DC Food Conference
With the royals gobbling up the morning news hole what's a disinterested blogger to do? Relate! Obama Foodorama: May 4th in Washington, DC will be a big day for The Future of Food--the title of a day-long conference at Georgetown University, which will bring together some of the world's leading figures in the sustainability movement to discuss food production. It … [Read more...] about Prince Charles To Speak At DC Food Conference
Quote of the Day: The Ever-Unsatisfied Birthers
Our Quote of the Day comes from The Daily Beast's John Avlon, who also does commentary on CNN, writing about the birthers who are not -- and never will be -- satisified. He starts his column with this: Conspiracy entrepreneurs are, by definition, shameless. Nonetheless, it was impressive to see so many professional polarizers be forced to face facts—namely that the … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: The Ever-Unsatisfied Birthers
Turning on Trump
As the President makes Birther jokes to Oprah ("I was there") and at fundraisers, the next stage of the media cycle begins: payback for Trump. Like the slaughterhouse that uses every part of the pig but the squeal, journalists build up a big name, feast on it and then chop up the leftovers for a stew of deconstruction. Now the Trump pot is heating up with editorial … [Read more...] about Turning on Trump
Donald Trump Could Lose Celebrities Willing to Appear on “Celebrity Apprentice)
Donald Trump's latest narrative that Barack Obama wasn't good enough to get into the colleges and be editor of the Harvard Law Review has brought him charges of racism and npossibly be the cause of a reported sudden drop in his TV show's ratings. But now, according to Pop Eater columnist Ron Shuter, he could be facing an even bigger threat: celebrities may want to distance … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Could Lose Celebrities Willing to Appear on “Celebrity Apprentice)
It’s Time for St. John XXIII
WASHINGTON -- The Vatican's decision to speed Pope John Paul II on the road to sainthood aroused great elation -- and a backlash among Catholics who see the rush as unseemly. There is an obvious remedy that could bring contending Catholics together and send exactly the right message about the church's attitude toward the modern world: It's time to declare Pope John … [Read more...] about It’s Time for St. John XXIII
Winds of Unchange (Cartoon)
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Guantanamo is Incompatible with President Obama’s Principles (El Pais, Spain)
With the WikiLeaks release of another data bomb of classified U.S. files, this one about Guantanamo, allies and adversaries alike are expressing shock at President Obama's failure to close the facility. This editorial from Spain's El Pais expresses dismay at what it regards as his betrayal of all those around the world who supported his election. The editorial from El Pais … [Read more...] about Guantanamo is Incompatible with President Obama’s Principles (El Pais, Spain)
Blacks Don’t Study as Hard in School
I'm eagerly looking forward to being instructed on why this isn't racist (emphasis is in original): … [Read more...] about Blacks Don’t Study as Hard in School
FLUSHING OURSELVES DOWN THE TOILET
I’m not one to spend an inordinate time on pointless issues when I generally prefer to write about the big picture. However, our nation is completely pre-occupied with the trivial that these issues simply overwhelm reality and the many important things in life. Thus I must again put on my rubber boots and grab the plunger. It is ironic that our shallow and manipulated 24/7 … [Read more...] about FLUSHING OURSELVES DOWN THE TOILET
Trump Upset By CBS’ Bob Schieffer Charge of Racism (UPDATED)
TMZ reports that Donald Trump, in an interview with them, was upset that CBS News' Bob Schieffer said that Trump's new attempted rhetorical dump -- suggesting without using the words that Barack Obama got into Harvard Law School by affirmative action -- is racism. Trump also claimed that he's "not suggesting anything." Really? Here's Schieffer's comment: Some things … [Read more...] about Trump Upset By CBS’ Bob Schieffer Charge of Racism (UPDATED)
Fight of the Century: Keynes vs Hayek Round 2
The fight continues… A little over a year ago, I posted an amusing YouTube clip featuring a rap battle between Friedrich A. Hayek and John Maynard Keynes in which they debated the merits of the Austrian and Keynesian schools of economics. Well, they're at it again. Courtesy of John Papola and Russ Roberts of EconStories.tv, I give you Fight of the Century: Keynes vs … [Read more...] about Fight of the Century: Keynes vs Hayek Round 2
At Long Last…
The traditional media catches up to the truth: … [Read more...] about At Long Last…
Pres. Obama Rescues Donald Trump (and himself)
It did not matter that news organizations had debunked the notion that Obama was born overseas (which would have made him constitutionally ineligible for the presidency). Polls showed a startling percentage of Americans still either believed the myth or were unconvinced. - A new era of accusation and innuendo WASHINGTON - Calling out the "sideshows," then labeling the … [Read more...] about Pres. Obama Rescues Donald Trump (and himself)
Tornado Terror in the South: 248 Killed by Dozens of Tornadoes
Terror in the south.... A spate of tornadoes ripping through the south has left a trail of 248 dead and so far uncalculated property destruction. The death toll is likely to rise. Nowhere is the terrorific scene captured more graphically than in this YouTube video of part of a live TV broadcast from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The anchors show feed of a tornado cloud starting to … [Read more...] about Tornado Terror in the South: 248 Killed by Dozens of Tornadoes
Royal Wedding Hoopla (Cartoon)
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