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AP Report: Some Obama Birth Records Made Public for Years
It turns out that some of President Barack Obama birth records have been made public for years -- and it doesn't look as if people are waiting in line to examine them. That's the gist of an AP report. Here's the beginning of the report, which needs to be read in full: HONOLULU — Lost in the renewed scrutiny into President Barack Obama’s birth records is the fact that … [Read more...] about AP Report: Some Obama Birth Records Made Public for Years
The American Empire Strikes Backward
Somehow we got this thing wrong. When I was studying history, the British controlled one-quarter of the world's land mass and its people, making them rich and powerful. Less than a century later, the U.S. is fighting in the Middle East with troops all over Europe and Asia in occupations that are draining trillions from our economy. How did we get into such a dyslexic version … [Read more...] about The American Empire Strikes Backward
World Needs U.S. to Step Up and Defend Syrian Protesters (Al-Seyassah, Kuwait)
Is Washington applying double standards when involving itself in the ever-growing number of Arab uprisings? Is it too involved or not involved enough? It's a maddening foreign policy conundrum if there ever was one. Asserting that helping Syria's opposition topple their regime is in keeping with America's heritage, Dr. Abdul Rahman Mubarak al-Dusari, for Kuwait's … [Read more...] about World Needs U.S. to Step Up and Defend Syrian Protesters (Al-Seyassah, Kuwait)
The ‘Home Depot’ Approach to Medical Care Won’t Work
This is not at all a new concept, but still it does not get talked about as much as it should, so I'm thrilled to see Paul Krugman, among others, picking it up: … [Read more...] about The ‘Home Depot’ Approach to Medical Care Won’t Work
WHO NEEDS AN EDUCATION ANYMORE?
In an increasingly global economy that permits multinational private enterprises to pit near slaves against working people with the full support and acquiescence of most sovereign governments, who do you think is going to win? It has become a meaningless mantra and a silly shibboleth to say we need better educated workers in order for Americans to compete globally. It’s Pure … [Read more...] about WHO NEEDS AN EDUCATION ANYMORE?
Book Review Posted Ahead of Time
Quick note to TMV readers. We had a book review that was up here for less than an hour. It was slated to go on TMV on Monday but due to a system glitch it sent up prematurely. So it has been reset on the timer to go on at the planned time. … [Read more...] about Book Review Posted Ahead of Time
Birtherism Now Mainstream for Republican Party Amid More Signs of Trump Entry
Amid continuing signs that Donald Trump is indeed serious about running for President, new polls suggest that bitherism is now mainstream in the Republican Party. It could prove to be a double edged sword. [Be sure to also read Taylor Marsh's post on TMV: 2012: Donald Trump and a little Inside Political Baseball.] No matter who the GOP candidate is, if it turns out … [Read more...] about Birtherism Now Mainstream for Republican Party Amid More Signs of Trump Entry
Don’t Miss The Sideshow: Welcome To The Arizona Circus (Part II)
The burly man with two days growth of beard at the ticket booth looked down at the young lad. “How old are you, son.” “I’m seven, sir.” “How come you’re not is school?” “My school’s closed, sir.” “You come to see the circus?” “Yes, sir.” “That’ll be five bucks. Plus the extra sales tax for education. And, I’ll need to see your citizenship papers.” “Enjoy … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss The Sideshow: Welcome To The Arizona Circus (Part II)
2012: Donald Trump and a Little Inside Political Baseball
WASHINGTON - I've been waiting for someone on the Right to say something close to what's deserved about Mr. Tim Pawlenty and finally someone has. If the GOP wants to finish Trump, GOP candidates had better learn to speak to those anxieties – to offer a remedy more effectual than the snake-oil now being peddled by Tim Pawlenty. - How to Beat Trump If Republicans want … [Read more...] about 2012: Donald Trump and a Little Inside Political Baseball
Wanted (And Needed): A Progressive Anti-Wall Street Presidential Candidate
In 1992 a political nobody, a businessman named Ross Perot, appeared on a cable TV Show, "Larry Kings Live" that relatively few people watched and most Americans didn't even know existed, and announced he was running for President of the United States. Perot the candidate had a snippy personality. He was also an unappealing public speaker who used a school marm pointer to … [Read more...] about Wanted (And Needed): A Progressive Anti-Wall Street Presidential Candidate
Standard & Poor’s Fires Off a ‘Meaningful Shot’ (Financial Times Deutschland, Germany)
Was the Standard & Poor's warning about the reliability of U.S. debt just the medicine American lawmakers needed. According to this editorial from Germany's Financial Times Deutschland, S&P's warning was just what the money doctor ordered. The Financial Times Deutschland editorial says in part: "The signal is a dramatic one: Standard & Poor’s is the first major credit … [Read more...] about Standard & Poor’s Fires Off a ‘Meaningful Shot’ (Financial Times Deutschland, Germany)
Trump, Reagan and Karl Marx
"History repeats itself," said the father of Communism, "first as tragedy, then as farce." He foresaw what's going on now in a disoriented GOP that still hates his guts. If Donald Trump stops tripping over himself to win the nomination, the party line would hail him as the Second Coming of Reagan, but the parallels are not the ones they would be selling. Both candidates … [Read more...] about Trump, Reagan and Karl Marx
And Now a Beautiful Song to Start Your Day
A beautiful song to start your day, sung with uncopiable style by the immortal Mrs. Miller: And if you want, here's her original hit that was at the top of the charts in the 60s: … [Read more...] about And Now a Beautiful Song to Start Your Day
Poll: U.S. Most Pessmistic In Two Years
A new New York Times/CBS News poll has bad news for the White House and also businesses that hoped Americans would be less gloomy about the economy and open their wallets more than they have: the nation's mood is the most pessimistic in two years. Americans are more pessimistic about the nation’s economic outlook and overall direction than they have been at any time since … [Read more...] about Poll: U.S. Most Pessmistic In Two Years
Senator James Inhofe(Sociopath, OK)
While peak oil may threaten our civilization peak water threatens our species. Hydraulic fracking is seen by some to be the next solution to the fossil fuel shortage but what about its impact on water resources. While we are told that it can be done safely experience tells a different story. This from yesterday: Gas Drilling Emergency in Bradford County Officials said … [Read more...] about Senator James Inhofe(Sociopath, OK)
Ensign To Resign
Embattled and relatively corrupt (in Nevada corrupt can be a relative term) Senator John Ensign (R-Nevada) has announced that he will resign his seat effective May 3rd. Governor Brian Sandoval (R) is expected to name Congressman Dean Heller to the seat which will allow Heller to run as an incumbent in the 2012 election. Heller is already running for the seat against … [Read more...] about Ensign To Resign
U.S. to Deploy Armed Predators Over Libya
I have consistently supported the enforcement of the UN-established no-fly zone in Libya and have defended it against those who would try to compare it to the disaster that was the invasion and occupation of Iraq---as I did here. At times, things have not gone too well, and even those who supported the enforcement have begun to waver. There has just been an important … [Read more...] about U.S. to Deploy Armed Predators Over Libya
Raise the National Debt, Not the Debt Ceiling
No, that is not my recommendation. It's what House Republicans seemingly want to do, according to Washington Post columnist Matt Miller: … [Read more...] about Raise the National Debt, Not the Debt Ceiling
Senators and U.S. Drones: What Else are You Hiding from Mexicans? (La Jornada, Mexico)
Is Mexico, in the words of La Jornada columnist Jorge Camil, "witnessing the beginning of a dangerous expansion of U.S. military activity in Mexico and Central America"? In this column, Camil chastises Mexico's Senate for allowing unmanned U.S. drone flights and warns readers that their use signals that Mexico is rapidly losing control of its territory to the U.S. and the drug … [Read more...] about Senators and U.S. Drones: What Else are You Hiding from Mexicans? (La Jornada, Mexico)