It showed up Sunday in my Facebook newsfeed: the conversational piece in my house this a.m. // food dyes (& non-regulation) linked to behavioral problems according http://j.mp/eTCdrB "It" is a Washington Post op-ed titled "The rainbow of food dyes in our grocery aisles has a dark side" and is authored by a Columbia University psychiatrist and the executive director of … [Read more...] about Food Fear Mongering In The WaPost : Food Dyes and Hyperactivity In Children
Joe Lieberman Suggests Going Into Syria
Can we possibly start a new week without someone suggesting the United States get into a new war? This isn't a snarky question because now...today...at this moment.. at the height of controversy over the United States' military involvement in Libya, Connecticut Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman is now raising the possibility of the United States intervening in Syria. No … [Read more...] about Joe Lieberman Suggests Going Into Syria
The COLA That Doesn’t Refresh
Because of the way that Washington does its numbers, Social Security recipients haven't had a cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) increase since fiscal 2009. And according to new projections, they probably won't get one next fiscal year either. The reason? Experts now predict a very modest yearly CPI increase of 1.2 percent for fiscal 2011, on which the following year's COLA … [Read more...] about The COLA That Doesn’t Refresh
Japan Nuclear Reactor Post Pulled
A post appeared on TMV just minutes ago with an embedded video about news carried on many news, video and cable outlets that radiation at one reactor in Japan was 10 million times higher than normal. Some outlets have now pulled that news since officials have retracted that news. Since the post was up here less than a minute, we have pulled the post. … [Read more...] about Japan Nuclear Reactor Post Pulled
Around the Sphere
Our linkfest taking you to blogs and websites of differing viewpoints. Links do not necessarily represent the opinion of TMV or its many writers. Verbal Overkill? Townhall's Andrew Tallman will 'take his chances with the Jared Loughners of the world' over our Government. Syria? Is it time for a regime change? Glenn Reynold's view HERE. Riots in England Over Budget … [Read more...] about Around the Sphere
Department of Justice For Whom?
This is an awful story, particularly if you're still smarting at the extent to which financial con artists have gotten a free pass. Let's take Bank of America as an example. The story is at McClatchy. After another money-losing year, Bank of America Corp. got the upper hand with Uncle Sam in 2010. The Charlotte-based bank had no federal income tax expense for a … [Read more...] about Department of Justice For Whom?
Just a Couple of More Things about NPR (Guest Voice)
Just a Couple of More Things about NPR by Bill Moyers and Michael Winship Like Jake LaMotta and his brother Joey in the bloody boxing classic Raging Bull, we are gluttons for punishment. So here we are again, third week in a row, defending NPR against the bare-knuckled assault of its critics. Our earlier pieces on the funding threat to NPR have generated plenty of … [Read more...] about Just a Couple of More Things about NPR (Guest Voice)
Syria Father and Son
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Iowa Forum Highlights Stylistic Differences Between Five Republican Presidential Aspirants
A conservative forum in Iowa has highlighted the stylistic -- and perhaps strategical -- differences between five Republican Presidential nomination wannabes. These approaches also give a clue into the kind of image they'll likely be projecting during the campaign and better help guage whether they'd have a chance in the 2012 Presidential election when they need to appeal to a … [Read more...] about Iowa Forum Highlights Stylistic Differences Between Five Republican Presidential Aspirants
Libyan Woman Dragged Away by Government Officials After Claiming Rape
A truly hideous disturbing video, via CNN: A woman named Eman al-Obeidy is dragged away on camera after accusing 15 members of Gadhafi's militia of sexual assault. The only thing they didn't do was knock her out or slap tape over her mouth. Here's the video: (This segment is with Don Lemon. I was on several political segments as an independent talking on his newscast … [Read more...] about Libyan Woman Dragged Away by Government Officials After Claiming Rape
Lookin’ Out for Number One
"What kind of fool do you think I am/to believe you really give a damn./You're just looking out for number one./You wanna win, no way you're gonna lose/between me and you, which one will you choose?/I know you're looking out for number one./Just look behind the silver screen you've built around yourself./You'll find you're just the same as anybody else./And that's all … [Read more...] about Lookin’ Out for Number One
Is MySpace becoming MyOhSoYesterday?
Is MySpace becoming MyOhSoYesterday? It's losing unique page views in droves quicker than Newt Gingrich is changing positions on Libya (well, maybe not THAT fast): Latest statistics suggest attempts to kick new life into MySpace may be failing. Tech industry analysts comScore say figures show MySpace lost more than 10 million unique users worldwide between January and … [Read more...] about Is MySpace becoming MyOhSoYesterday?
Canada’s Stephen Harper: All He Has Is Fear Itself
Editor's note: As reported earlier, Canada's government has fallen and a new election is set for May 2. Here's a take on what happened on the Canadian political scene by Canada's Owen Grey.) Prime Minister Harper's speech in front of Rideau Hall offered Canadians a glimpse into what makes him tick. He completely ignored the non-confidence vote -- claiming that it was an … [Read more...] about Canada’s Stephen Harper: All He Has Is Fear Itself
Geraldine Ferraro Dead at Age 75
The Washington Post reports: Geraldine Anne Ferraro Zaccaro, 75, passed away Saturday morning at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by her family. The cause of death was complications from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that she had battled for 12 years, according to a statement from her family. Ms. Ferraro earned a place in history as the first woman and … [Read more...] about Geraldine Ferraro Dead at Age 75
Obama Messaging
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Don’t Use The ‘Free Market’ As An Excuse (Guest Voice)
Don’t Use The ‘Free Market’ As An Excuse by Tina Dupuy This week, AT&T announced its plans to buy their competitor T-Mobile. Now it’s up to regulators to approve the merger. Politicians pandering to the Tea Party love to talk about a free market. It sounds sexy. It sounds like wealth and freedom got married and had a perfect concept. If capitalism is a religion – free … [Read more...] about Don’t Use The ‘Free Market’ As An Excuse (Guest Voice)
This blog is not about my vasectomy
I’ve decided I’m not going to write about my vasectomy. Although my vasectomy is fertile soil for comedic musings, it would be unwise to dedicate an entire blog to such a crass subject. Lowbrow readers might clamor for some inappropriate commentary, however, I refuse to provide even a snippet of salacious reporting. Frankly, my cutting edge compositions are not worthy of … [Read more...] about This blog is not about my vasectomy
Gunboat Diplomacy Gone Amok
Not since the days of Iraq's mushroom clouds and smoking guns has the American air been filled with more obfuscation than now in Libya. The "inchoate coalition" there, we are told, "remains divided over the ultimate goal--and exit strategy" of what now looks like a "military campaign that could last for weeks." The days of "gunboat diplomacy" are back, when great powers … [Read more...] about Gunboat Diplomacy Gone Amok
The Town I Loved So Well
Sad yet hopeful. Stunningly powerful. And thankfully, a bit of the wish has been granted. … [Read more...] about The Town I Loved So Well
Best defense of marriage
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