It now appears certain that Republicans will gain control over at least one house of congress and maybe both. What can we expect from them in this new political environment, and how might their behavior differ from the behavior of Democrats after the 2008 elections? 1. Whatever their margin of victory, Republicans will proclaim they have a mandate for great change and act … [Read more...] about After The Big G.O.P. Win…
(More) Islamophobia at Fox News
A Fox News anchor says "all terrorists are muslims" and a Fox bigwig tries to tell everyone he didn't say what he said. But his statement was clear. … [Read more...] about (More) Islamophobia at Fox News
Sickening
Apparently, the Israeli government's decision to allow construction of 238 new housing units in East Jerusalem at the precise moment when peace talks are on hold pending word on whether Israel will extend its 10-month freeze on new construction on the West Bank means that Palestinians don't want peace. It seems that Palestinian objections to building new Jewish settlements on … [Read more...] about Sickening
Sleazy
I've always liked Mitt Romney, even though I liked him in the days when he was a moderate Republican -- before he woke up and discovered he was a conservative and put more fudge on his positions than Friendlie's Restaurants put on their ice cream. But this is truly sleazy. And I'm sure some of the authors who write here on TMV would heartily agree. … [Read more...] about Sleazy
The Coffee Party
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“Absolute Moron” of the Day
I was going to call Brian Kilmeade a moron, but Oliver Willis got there first. … [Read more...] about “Absolute Moron” of the Day
When Bankers Could Be the Good Guys
"The past is a foreign country--they do things differently there" is the opening line of a 1950s novel and movie evoked by the mortgage mess splattering the American landscape now with greed, misconduct and, worst of all, a breakdown of social trust built up over more than two centuries. Bank stocks are plummeting as financial institutions, courts and endangered homeowners … [Read more...] about When Bankers Could Be the Good Guys
Sabato: Republicans Will Win 47 Seats and Possibly Retake Senate
Democrats should continue to dread election day or quadruple their efforts to stave off GOpers more than ever. The reason: The University of Virgnia's Larry Sabato, arguably one of the most accurate forecasters of election results in the country, says the Republicans are poised to take over the House and possibly even the Senate: As alert readers of the Crystal Ball will … [Read more...] about Sabato: Republicans Will Win 47 Seats and Possibly Retake Senate
The Mayflower Compact: The Separation of Church and State
Reading Nathaniel Philbrick's outstanding book, Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, roused some thoughts in me regarding the separation of Church and State, something I see as a positive good. I posted about it over on my blog. Out of respect to those who adhere to religious beliefs other than my own, I'm not posting it here. Still, I felt that Moderate Voice … [Read more...] about The Mayflower Compact: The Separation of Church and State
Military and Overseas Voters Are Still Routinely Disenfranchised (Guest Voice)
Military and Overseas Voters Are Still Routinely Disenfranchised by Mr. Anonymous MY FIRST EXPERIENCE attempting to vote from overseas, in 1996, was a failure. I was in the Navy at the time, and I received my absentee ballot the day before Election Day. It was delivered to my ship in the South China Sea, along with the rest of our mail, by an SH-60 Seahawk … [Read more...] about Military and Overseas Voters Are Still Routinely Disenfranchised (Guest Voice)
Christine O’Donnell Warns Republican Bigwigs “I’ve got Sean Hannity in my back pocket”
Asking hasn't worked. Twitching her nose hasn't worked. So now Tea Party favorite and Delaware' Republican candidate for Senate Christine O'Donnell is using a threat to try and pry big bucks out of the Republican party establishment and big bankroll groups: she's warning them that she has Fox News and talk show radio host Sean Hannity in her "back pocket" (literal words) and if … [Read more...] about Christine O’Donnell Warns Republican Bigwigs “I’ve got Sean Hannity in my back pocket”
Web Site Analyzes All 435 House Races
I think the analysis is too positive for the GOP but it is interesting to note that he has both GOP and Dem pickups, including a few D pickups in places most people would not predict. … [Read more...] about Web Site Analyzes All 435 House Races
Postal Union Vote Delayed; Ballots Lost In The Mail
Sounds like an SNL skit but... Election … [Read more...] about Postal Union Vote Delayed; Ballots Lost In The Mail
Indian Billionaire Builds 27 Story Home
Some are calling it the worlds first billion dollar home, though the bulk of that price is land value so I think it a tad deceptive. However as noted in this 2008 article it is pretty over the top, even for the mega rich. The home features a 160 car garage, a 50 seat movie theater, *three* helipads (with ATC center of course), and will have a 600 member staff. The … [Read more...] about Indian Billionaire Builds 27 Story Home
‘I Witnessed the U.S. Syphilis Experiments’: Prensa Libre of Guatemala
Posting articles like these is no pleasure. But part of the practice of journalism is to alert the public to things they might not want to see or hear, and which, in our judgment as journalists, they ought to see or hear. Global reaction to how the United States government intentionally infected unknowing Guatemalans and perhaps even American troops - is one such … [Read more...] about ‘I Witnessed the U.S. Syphilis Experiments’: Prensa Libre of Guatemala
Wall Street Tells Homeowners To Shut Up and Pay Or Get Out
Today’s lead story on NBC: Wall Street tells homeowners to pay their damn mortgages and stop whining about foreclosures even though the bank’s system of processing them is messed up. Me to Wall Street: Screw you. Deals can be struck. Meet Darrell. He is now working as a medical transportation driver before he lost his job. Three years ago, Darrell bought a new home in … [Read more...] about Wall Street Tells Homeowners To Shut Up and Pay Or Get Out
Is Manchin Experiencing The Weld Syndrome ?
One of the possible surprises of the 2010 campaign is the US Senate race in West Virginia. When Robert Byrd died and the special election was set most expected Governor Manchin to win the race with ease over perennial candidate John Raese. But polls have shown the race quite close, with Manchin trailing in some polls. Although there are obviously a lot of factors at play, … [Read more...] about Is Manchin Experiencing The Weld Syndrome ?
Bill O’Reilly Makes Joy Behar and Whoopie Goldberg So Angry They Walk Off the Set
Bill O'Reilly got Joy Bihar and Whoopie Goldberg so angry they walked off the set. He later apologized and they came back. The subject: the Mosque at Ground Zero: … [Read more...] about Bill O’Reilly Makes Joy Behar and Whoopie Goldberg So Angry They Walk Off the Set
NPR No, No on “John” Stewart
Long-time admirers of National Public Radio (including moi) may be taken aback by a recent memo from Ellen Weiss, Senior Vice President for News: "NPR journalists may not participate in marches and rallies involving causes or issues that NPR covers, nor should they sign petitions or otherwise lend their name to such causes, or contribute money to them. This restriction … [Read more...] about NPR No, No on “John” Stewart
The Roof is On Fire: Thoughts on Foreclosure Fraud
Tuesday, the President said we don't need a moratorium on foreclosures. Indeed, the statement said the administration was concerned about unintended consequences. Wednesday, the states rendered his opinion irrelevant. Forty states -- no, 49! -- no, all 50!* -- state Attorneys General have opened investigations into mortgage fraud. It should surprise nobody if one of the first … [Read more...] about The Roof is On Fire: Thoughts on Foreclosure Fraud