A very sad day for those of us who believe he is an innocent man. AJC: In a 172-page order, U.S. District Judge William T. Moore Jr. said Davis failed to prove his innocence during an extraordinary hearing in June ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court. Davis, on death row for 19 years, now has one final appeal before his death sentence can be carried out. … [Read more...] about Troy Anthony Davis Loses Challenge
‘No Doubt’ India and U.S. are Behind Pakistan Flood Disaster: Pak Tribune, Pakistan
Could it be that India - with American backing and Afghan connivance - has engineered the worst flooding in Pakistan's history? And to what end? Most would call it a conspiracy theory, but columnist Ahmed Quraishi of Pakistan's Pak Tribune is dead serious as he outlines how India, by opening up dams it controls up-river from Pakistan, is intentionally causing flooding that has … [Read more...] about ‘No Doubt’ India and U.S. are Behind Pakistan Flood Disaster: Pak Tribune, Pakistan
The Primary Differences
WASHINGTON -- Republicans are in the midst of an insurrection. Democrats are not. This vast gulf between the situations of the two parties -- not some grand revolt against "the establishment" or "incumbents" -- explains the year's primary results, including Tuesday's jarring outcomes in Florida and Alaska. The agitation among Republicans is not surprising, given the … [Read more...] about The Primary Differences
A Word From Obama Crashes Jerry Brown’s Website
For those of you who hear and believe President Obama’s job approval ratings are tanking, that his personal popularity is ebbing and his cadre of zealot young supporters are disillusioned, that memo hasn’t reached California. On the campaign trail supporting Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, Team Obama sent an email calling for money and support for Democratic candidate for … [Read more...] about A Word From Obama Crashes Jerry Brown’s Website
Chris Matthews Obliterates Rick Lazio on the “Ground Zero Mosque”
I saw this yesterday live and it was like watching a car hurtle off a cliff: Hardball's Chris Matthews -- who conducts some of his on the air interviews like "old school' reporters do, not allowing the subject to state inaccuracies -- obliterates Rick Lazio, who's running for Governor in New York. Watch it for yourself. My reaction? Matthews nails down the distortions Lazio has … [Read more...] about Chris Matthews Obliterates Rick Lazio on the “Ground Zero Mosque”
Corporate Electioneering Is Bribery, Not Free Speech
In a Survey USA poll conducted between August 3 and August 5, 77% of respondents agree with the statement “corporate election spending is an attempt to bribe politicians,” while only 19% believe that “corporate election spending is a form of free speech, so there should be no limit on how much corporations can spend to influence elections.” That number includes 70% of … [Read more...] about Corporate Electioneering Is Bribery, Not Free Speech
I Thank G-d for Giving Me Polio
Hello there, Dr. E. here. We no longer call people 'crip' unless a person nicknamed themselves that... we no longer call people 'that poor crippled person' ... and until we find a better phrase, we say people who need accommodations to have full access to life, 'people with special needs.' I'm one of the Commissioners for the first Special Needs District of Boy Scouts of … [Read more...] about I Thank G-d for Giving Me Polio
Marines Refuse To Attend Honors Funeral Of Convicted Murderer
In 1981 Raymond R. Sawyer strangled his second wife, Francis Sawyer, to death in cold blood in the couple’s home. It took police 26 years to solve the case. In 2007, Sawyer, while being interviewed at his home in Arvada, Colorado, gave information only the killer could have known. He was arrested and charged with first degree murder. In 2008 as part of a plea deal, the … [Read more...] about Marines Refuse To Attend Honors Funeral Of Convicted Murderer
Treading Water in Sri Lanka
Guest post by Peter Henne Peter S. Henne is a Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project and a doctoral candidate at Georgetown University. He is a frequent contributor to TMV. Last week, a commission began investigating the final phase of a horrendous decades-long civil war. This war, which ended last year, caused tens of thousands of deaths, prompted … [Read more...] about Treading Water in Sri Lanka
Talk Radio Fueled Rage
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Talk Radio Fueled Rage
Quote of the Day: August 24 Primaries Indicate Anger Trumps Accomplishment
What's the lesson of Primary Night August 24th? According to the always-on-button-team at MSNBC's First Read, anger trumped accomplishment and the conventional wisdom and even pollsters proved flawed. For instance, one question was whether Ben Quayle, son of former Vice President and late-night-punchline Dan Quayle, was going to lose in his bid for the GOP nomination for a … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: August 24 Primaries Indicate Anger Trumps Accomplishment
Iraqis Must ‘Take to the Streets’ to Demand a Presidential System: Sotal Iraq, Iraq
As our recent coverage of the Iraqi media has amply demonstrated, Iraqis are losing patience with political leaders who, five months after nationwide elections, have yet to form a new government. So what's the solution? According to columnist Talib Al Saffar of the newspaper Sotal Iraq, the only answer is a presidential system similar to that in the United States. … [Read more...] about Iraqis Must ‘Take to the Streets’ to Demand a Presidential System: Sotal Iraq, Iraq
New Poll: 1-in-4 Americans Thinks Obama Is Muslim
I know that most Americans don't pay attention to the primaries, but really. Given all the brouhaha over then Sen. Barack Obama's association with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, how can it be that in a matter of weeks we've gone from 1-in-5 Americans thinking the President is Muslim to 1-in-4? That's the latest polling data from TIME; only 1-in-2 think the President is … [Read more...] about New Poll: 1-in-4 Americans Thinks Obama Is Muslim
State Department Advises Media To Actually Think Before Writing
After Pamela Geller of the blog Atlas Shrugs posted a clip of excerpts from a speech Imam Feisal Rauf gave in 2005, P.J. Crowley, the assistant secretary of state for public affairs warned the media: I would just caution any of you that choose to write on this, that once again you have a case where a blogger has pulled out one passage from a very lengthy speech. If you read … [Read more...] about State Department Advises Media To Actually Think Before Writing
Sarah Palin Tea Party Pick Leads Alaska GOP Senate Race
There’s an upset brewing in Alaska where Sarah Palin backed Republican challenger Joe Miller is leading incumbent Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate with a 40% of the precincts reporting. If Miller’s thin lead holds, it will be a major coup for Palin but a bigger shock to Alaskans who love their politicians who deliver the federal goodies from Washington. I mean Murkowski … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Tea Party Pick Leads Alaska GOP Senate Race
What In The World Does John McCain Do For An Encore
What is one suppose to say about John McCain winning the Republican nomination for Senate in Arizona after all he’s been through. The Republicans don’t like him because many figure he’s a sell out to their party principles. After all, the story line says, anyone who teams up with Ted Kennedy on immigration reform must be insane or senile. The Democrats would like to like … [Read more...] about What In The World Does John McCain Do For An Encore
A Meek Finds His Place With Crist And Rubio In Florida Senate Race
I envy Florida voters who as expected have three decent choices on the Nov. 2 election ballot for their next U.S. Senator. I would be surprised if any received more than 42% of the vote, it’s that close. The guy I find most intriguing is current governor, former Republican and now Independent, Charlie Crist, both as a candidate and how he would handle himself in the Senate … [Read more...] about A Meek Finds His Place With Crist And Rubio In Florida Senate Race
And So the Inaccuracies and Demonization Continue
Glenn Beck is on a (rancid) roll. If you haven't already read it, this is of related interest. … [Read more...] about And So the Inaccuracies and Demonization Continue
U.S. Ends War it Couldn’t Win; Leaves Behind Ruined Nation: El Pais, Spain
Continuing with our global coverage of America's withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq, this editorial from Spain's El Pais asserts that Iraq should be a lesson on 'how easily democratically-elected leaders can unleash a futile tragedy, putting the world on the brink of catastrophe - particularly when inspired by a lethal mix of messianic megalomania and ideological fantasy.' … [Read more...] about U.S. Ends War it Couldn’t Win; Leaves Behind Ruined Nation: El Pais, Spain
Scaring White People
In the last week or so I have never been so ashamed to be an American. The FOX News/Talk Radio industry has been trying to "excite" it's Tribal Neanderthal base with a fear campaign centered around a Muslim community center in a run down neighborhood two blocks from the 911 site. All this to make sure they vote in November with the added benefit of increasing ratings. This … [Read more...] about Scaring White People