Here's the full video of President Barack Obama's comedy routine at the 2011 White House Correspondent's dinner. The parts that are getting the most buzz is his satire video using The Lion King, his pointed references to the implosion of the birther issue in both jokes and graphics and his pointed barbs aimed at Donald Trump who was in the audience as a guest of the Washington … [Read more...] about Full Video of Barack Obama’s Comedy Routine at the White House Correspondents Dinner (Trump in Audience Was a Target) UPDATED
Michele Bachmann: Americans Are Losing Their “Economic Liberty” Just As Jews Lost Their Lives in the Holocaust
In the LaLa Land for Historical Ignoramuses in which Michele Bachmann resides, the loss of six million Jewish lives -- as well as millions of gypsies, homosexuals, Catholics, and many other disfavored groups -- is analogous to Americans' (supposed) loss of "economic liberty" (defined by Bachmann as eliminating Medicare and Social Security for the elderly and disabled, and … [Read more...] about Michele Bachmann: Americans Are Losing Their “Economic Liberty” Just As Jews Lost Their Lives in the Holocaust
What’s at Stake in 2012
In most elections, politicians pump up small differences into "issues" to distinguish themselves from the other guys. That won't be a problem next year, as two contrasting visions of America emerge in a contest between President Obama and an unknown Republican who will embody theirs. In 1960, there was a big debate over what to do about two small islands, Matsu and Quemoy, … [Read more...] about What’s at Stake in 2012
Yes America DOES Have Talent
And, from 2008, here's someone loaded with talent: then 10 year old Kayla Starr: … [Read more...] about Yes America DOES Have Talent
Widow Says Last Farewell To Fallen Husband
A truly touching story and one which shows just how special those who serve us are and how much they deserve our respect. … [Read more...] about Widow Says Last Farewell To Fallen Husband
Obama Jokes About Birth Certificate Controversy at Correspondents’ Dinner (VIDEO)
Here's a video showing President Barack Obama joking about the controversy over his birth certificate at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Obama's comedic timing is getting better and better. This was delivered like a pro: … [Read more...] about Obama Jokes About Birth Certificate Controversy at Correspondents’ Dinner (VIDEO)
Seth Myers Takes On DC
Sounds like he took on both sides, which is something I can appreciate. … [Read more...] about Seth Myers Takes On DC
Yom HaShoah 2011—A Day to Remember the Victims of the Holocaust
Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, was officially designated as a day of observance by the Israeli Knesset in 1951 and is an internationally recognized day to remember, honor and memorialize the more than six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. The date corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar and marks the anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Yom HaShoah 2011—A Day to Remember the Victims of the Holocaust
Unconfirmed Report: NATO Airstrike Kills Gadhafi’s Youngest Son, Grandchildren: Gadhafi Escapes
In an unconfirmed Libyan government report, a NATO airstrike purportedly killed Moammar Gadhafi's youngest son and grandchildren but the dictator himself survived. The attack came hours after Gadhafi had called for negotations, a call many increasingly distrust given his not-so-trusthworthy record. Reuters reports: The youngest son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and … [Read more...] about Unconfirmed Report: NATO Airstrike Kills Gadhafi’s Youngest Son, Grandchildren: Gadhafi Escapes
Rep. Sally Kern Apologizes for Racist Comments… Sort Of… Not Really
The full statement is on her official website, but the site server is down at the moment (presumably it was overloaded by the mountains of angry protests that followed her comments in Oklahoma's state house yesterday). Right Wing Watch quotes from her statement of "apology." … [Read more...] about Rep. Sally Kern Apologizes for Racist Comments… Sort Of… Not Really
Extreme Weather Events Take Place in the Context of Global Climate Change
That is the theme of this guest piece at Think Progress by climate scientist Brad Johnson (emphasis in original): … [Read more...] about Extreme Weather Events Take Place in the Context of Global Climate Change
Quote of the Day: The Personal Triumph of the Ever-Resilient Prince William
Our political Quote of the Day comes via Australia's Herald Sun on the story of a boy who lost his mother but grew into a young man who had some of her best attributes -- and some of his own as well: If Diana's funeral was probably the worst day for the royal family since the abdication scandal in the 1930s, then William's wedding might be its best since his grandmother's … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: The Personal Triumph of the Ever-Resilient Prince William
It Must Be The Heat – Welcome To The Arizona Circus (Part III)
With the Trump uproar, and long form birth certificate release by his O’ness, sucking all the air out of the room, Part III of the Arizona Circus was held until there was a clearing in the blather before posting. For those waiting with breathless anticipation (both of you), here it is. Sideshow: The Birther Booth Since birtherism has already been mentioned, let’s … [Read more...] about It Must Be The Heat – Welcome To The Arizona Circus (Part III)
God Save Me: I Say “Ditto” to Glenn Beck (On Donald Trump’s Swearing)
The world must be ending. Or is it that Donald Trump is becoming a consensus builder? I agree with Glenn Beck. On Beck's radio show he decimates Donald Trump because of his use of the F-word throughout a public recent speech -- yet another attempt by Trump to lower the bar on American discourse which is down so far that it is close to striking oil. Here's the … [Read more...] about God Save Me: I Say “Ditto” to Glenn Beck (On Donald Trump’s Swearing)
Birther Bozos Need a New Nose (Guest Voice)
Birther Bozos Need a New Nose Raging Moderate, by Will Durst Goaded into action by a nattering of numbskulls, Barack Obama finally released the long form of his certificate of live birth from the state of Hawaii, and hopefully threw the last shovel of dirt onto this inception nonsense; but the suspicion is, no, probably not. As we speak, vanquished Birther Bozos are … [Read more...] about Birther Bozos Need a New Nose (Guest Voice)
Out of This World Trump (Cartoon)
Obama’s Energy Now Goes Into Energy: the Political Poison of High Gas Prices (UPDATED)
President Barack Obama has used his weekly You Tube and radio address to talk about high gas prices, energy and the need to cut subsidies for oil companies. And for good reason: it is a threat to the economy, one of the key reasons experts believe his polls have started to zoom downwards -- and the conventional wisdom is that high gas prices have clobbered various Presidents' … [Read more...] about Obama’s Energy Now Goes Into Energy: the Political Poison of High Gas Prices (UPDATED)
District TMV being retired
Hello readers! District TMV, our forum-styled commenting system, is being retired tonight. There will be period of time on Saturday (04/30) where there will be no comments allowed while we bring up the traditional Wordpress comment system. District TMV brought an interesting twist to TMV's comments but has proven difficult to manage (front and behind the scenes) and has … [Read more...] about District TMV being retired
Apple, Belatedly, Launches New iLocater
Apple Computer recently hastily threw together a combination news conference and product launch on their now-leaked new iLocater product. In an empty Moscone Center, CEO Steve Jobs sought to stem the criticism of the iLocater, touting it is "one of the best things Apple has ever done." Jobs also announced that the iLocater is the long-delayed companion piece to the 2005 … [Read more...] about Apple, Belatedly, Launches New iLocater
Guantanamo: Obama Must ‘Put an End to the Secrecy’ (Die Zeit, Germany)
The Obama Administration claims that all the evidence against 'detainees' held at Guantanamo was reevaluated when it took office, and that some Bush Administration decisions were reversed. Nevertheless, according to Die Zeit columnist Martin Klingst, the release of the 'Guantanamo papers' by WikiLeaks makes it imperative for President Obama to follow a course of 'complete … [Read more...] about Guantanamo: Obama Must ‘Put an End to the Secrecy’ (Die Zeit, Germany)