Has right-wing firebrand Dinesh D'Souza gone too far by writing that President Obama's 'philandering, inebriated African socialist father' is now 'setting the nation's agenda through the reincarnation of his dreams in his son'? Columnist Jean-Sébastien Stehli opines for France's Le Figaro that D'Souza's analysis is a disgrace, and that it's too bad he and his supporter New … [Read more...] about Does America Have a Kenyan ‘Fifth Column’?: Le Figaro, France
Murkowski To Launch Write In Campaign
Senator Murkowski (R-AK) is running a write in campaign, possibly turning this in to a real 3 way race. … [Read more...] about Murkowski To Launch Write In Campaign
Poverty in America: Why The Media & Establishment Want to Hide It?
Today's US Census report on poverty in the United States is a clarion call to our nation and our elected leaders, says Rev Jesse Jackson. "We in the United States possess the greatest resources and wealth ever known to humankind. So to have over 44 million people -- 14% of our population -- and 20% of our children living in poverty strains the soul of America. That fully one in … [Read more...] about Poverty in America: Why The Media & Establishment Want to Hide It?
Sarah Palin, The Queen Bee, Rallies Her Ladies And Drones
Sarah Palin delivered a pep talk laced in red, white and blue to Iowa Republicans Friday night, calling nominated Tea Party candidates true patriots set on restoring America. Exactly what point in time she wants America restored was not clearly established in what for Palin was a relatively bland speech. But, what do I know. She poked jabs at the “lame street media” who … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin, The Queen Bee, Rallies Her Ladies And Drones
Quote of the Day: the Tea Party, Criticism of Republicans and the “Party Line”
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Michael Gerson, who served as former President George W. Bush's chief speechwriter from 2001 until June 2006, as a senior policy advisor from 2000 through June 2006, and was a member of the White House Iraq Group. He has a column on the Washington Post detailing how some conservatives went after Karl Rove for his daring to criticize … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: the Tea Party, Criticism of Republicans and the “Party Line”
The Social Network: What It Means and How It Came To Be
The movie, that is, not the mesh of personal ties facilitated by a website on the Internet... Next week's NYMagazine cover story serves up 6,000 words on The Social Network, the movie about Mark Zuckerberg and the founding of Facebook. For the piece Mark Harris spoke with its director David Fincher, writer Aaron Sorkin, star Jesse Eisenberg (he plays Zuck), and Justin … [Read more...] about The Social Network: What It Means and How It Came To Be
R.I.P. Compassionate Conservatism?
Newark, DELAWARE – The morning after Tea Party movement darling Christine O’Donnell made political mincemeat out of Karl Rove’s and George H.W. Bush’s favored GOPer Mike Castle in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, the News Journal here reflected reaction in the state – and beyond: Its headline screeched: “Anti-establishment insurgency rocks Delaware…O’DONNELL IN … [Read more...] about R.I.P. Compassionate Conservatism?
GOP Losing Its Head
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Millions of Virgins; Millions of Martyrs. These Guys Have Followers and They Really Mean It (Guest Voice)
Millions of Virgins; Millions of Martyrs. These Guys Have Followers and They Really Mean It by Barry Rubin Yes, it's true; a fringe minister with just fifty followers in America wanted to burn a Koran. But he didn't. Meanwhile another nut wants to kill all Jews, wipe Israel off the map, destroy the United States, eliminate all Christians, indoctrinate children into being … [Read more...] about Millions of Virgins; Millions of Martyrs. These Guys Have Followers and They Really Mean It (Guest Voice)
A Former Obama Campaign Strategist Calls Democrats “Cowards”
Former Obama campaign strategistSteve Hildebrand doesn't mince words when asked about how Democrats are approaching campaign 2010, how it'll end up if they continue on the path they're on and what they can do to change it. The copyrighted cartoon by Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune, is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about A Former Obama Campaign Strategist Calls Democrats “Cowards”
Tea Party Anger
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Sarah Palin in 2012?
Will it be Sarah Palin in 2012? The speculation is rising: The Week has this roundup asking whether she now has a lock on the nomination. The growing consensus: things have just gotten a lot harder for Mitt Romney who may have to try yet ANOTHER incarnation (this time as being more of a Tea Party type) in his quest for the White House. Many now believe Palin is planning to … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin in 2012?
Honesty: What Is The Dollar Amount ?
Today I stopped at the grocery store to get some food for dinner. When I got out to car I realized they had undercharged me by $ 1.50 so I went back in and told them and paid the extra. I mentioned this to a friend (whom I consider quite honest) and he said that he never bothers for less than $ 5. Which prompted me to offer this weekend post for your consideration When … [Read more...] about Honesty: What Is The Dollar Amount ?
Jim Webb Gets Some Boots
When Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) ran for office in 2006 he wore his sons combat boots to signal his support for his son, who was fighting in Iraq. Those boots are now displayed in his DC office. Well he just got some more boots. These boots bear the signatures of some of the 14,000 service members who were discharged under DADT. A very fitting symbol for the Senator to … [Read more...] about Jim Webb Gets Some Boots
Around the Sphere Blog Link Roundup
Our linkfest taking you to websites of varying opinions in an attempt to give you a menu, not a one flavor political dish. Links do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. INTERNET FRIENDS FINALLY MEET: As some may know, I'm on a trip that has taken me from San Diego to La Grange, Texas, to Houston, Texas, to Hamden, CT, to Kennett Square, PA, to … [Read more...] about Around the Sphere Blog Link Roundup
Sarah Palin’s Body Snatchers
It's the 1950s again when atomic anxiety had kids ducking under school desks as Joe McCarthy et al were stalking Washington for subversives plotting to take away our liberties while Hollywood cheese showed aliens in aluminum suits invading the planet to steal our minds. Sarah Palin's remake of The Body Snatchers has opened to sour reviews from both sides of the aisle but … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin’s Body Snatchers
Tead Off Party
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Krauthammer On Delaware
Neither he nor the people he quotes are anything but solidly conservative, yet he thinks that the right made a huge mistake. I think he's right. … [Read more...] about Krauthammer On Delaware
Crystal Ball On House Outcome And Gallup
The Crystal Ball, ever the informative resource, has provided us with an analysis of how Gallup and their final pre election poll correlate to election outcomes. The basic message seems to be that if the GOP has even a modest lead in the final poll that Speaker Pelosi will be moving into new digs come January. With a result of about +4R the new numbers would be 223-213 … [Read more...] about Crystal Ball On House Outcome And Gallup
The Historical Danger Of The Tea Party
Populist movements like the Tea Party are dangerous in times of economic instability. We have to look no farther than Mussolini's Italy or Hitler's Germany to see how oligarchs can encourage frightened masses to revolt. In the case of the Tea Party those oligarchs are the Koch brothers and their front man Dick Armey. Historical Sociologist Michael Mann defines … [Read more...] about The Historical Danger Of The Tea Party