In quotes because it's more than a mosque and calling it that plays the opposition's game. Newt Gingrich, a perennial wannabe presidential candidate (who is far too divisive a figure with too many personal skeletons to ever actually be much of one), comments: “The World Trade Center is the largest loss of American life on our soil since the Civil War,” Mr. Gingrich said. “And … [Read more...] about The Georgia Pol and the Ground Zero “Mosque”
Is the U.S. Building the Next Intifada?
Is the U.S. building the next Intifada? Pajamas Media's P. David Hornik looks at the issue. … [Read more...] about Is the U.S. Building the Next Intifada?
Shirley Sherrod Was Slimed But It’s Really About Andrew Breitbart
Shirley Sherrod was slimed in an incident that will surely be mentioned for years by journalism profs and journalists -- an event that revealed the flaws of the new media, how it operates, and the mainstream media's reaction to the new media. But this is REALLY all about Andrew Breitbart and that mean, old NAACP according to Andrew Breitbart, or so it appears... … [Read more...] about Shirley Sherrod Was Slimed But It’s Really About Andrew Breitbart
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The Age of Hollywood Anti-Semitism or When Hollywood Demigods Attack!
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series of special Guest Voice posts by TMV readers. The Age of Hollywood Anti-Semitism or When Hollywood Demigods Attack! by Raymond Manley One thing about American culture is that there are some things we know and understand but don’t really talk about. That habit has drawbacks. A primary one: a culture of conspiracy. Not … [Read more...] about The Age of Hollywood Anti-Semitism or When Hollywood Demigods Attack!
Conservative Hysteria Threatens Mid Term Gains
Maybe it's the heat. Perhaps it's an al-Qaeda plot that has dumped LSD in public cisterns throughout the country. Or, it could be simple, old fashioned, bat guano crazy wishful thinking. Whatever it is, the very silly season has arrived on the right and with it, diminishing chances that the American people will drink the same flavor of Kool Ade and join conservatives in … [Read more...] about Conservative Hysteria Threatens Mid Term Gains
The Too-Partisan Party System
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Sockscription: Socks As Service
Samy Liechti was embarrassed to find he was wearing holey and mismatched socks as he took off his shoes at a business tea with Japanese customers in 1994. His humiliation led to an obsession that would not end until, five years later, a business was born. Samy sums up its credo, "A man shouldn't look for socks, the socks should come to the man." As crazy an idea as any … [Read more...] about Sockscription: Socks As Service
Spa-Spangled Bog (Guest Voice)
Spa-Spangled Bog Raging Moderate, by Will Durst To say the release of 91,000 classified documents has revealed a disconnect between our public position on Afghanistan and the actual situation on the ground is like inferring a disparity between yoga and bayonets. Dawn dishwashing liquid and green olive tapenade. A tray full of Southern Comfort old-fashioned sweets and a … [Read more...] about Spa-Spangled Bog (Guest Voice)
Special TMV Reader Guest Voice Posts
Starting soon we'll begin running a series of special Guest Voice posts by TMV readers. Some of them will be people who've written in comments and want to try a longer form. Unlike some of the Guest Voices done by invitation, these may be more heavily edited due to TMV style requirements. Most of these will run on weekends although there will be an occasional exception. We will … [Read more...] about Special TMV Reader Guest Voice Posts
A New Writing Venue
A couple of days ago, I applied to become a contributing writer at Suite 101. My application was approved yesterday. Today, I submitted my first article for publication, and it's up on the site now. … [Read more...] about A New Writing Venue
Anthony Weiner Rages Against Republicans for Cowardice
Have you all seen this? If you are not familiar with the backstory on this, TPM's Jillian Rayfield has it. … [Read more...] about Anthony Weiner Rages Against Republicans for Cowardice
Blackpad Coming in November
This could shake up Apple's world. Dan Frommer thinks not, "it's probably toast." Bloomberg: Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, plans to introduce a tablet computer in November to compete with Apple Inc.’s iPad, according to two people familiar with the company’s plans. The device will have roughly the same dimensions as the iPad, which has a … [Read more...] about Blackpad Coming in November
July Deadliest Month For U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
According to the Associated Press, NATO has just announced the deaths of six U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, bringing this month's death toll to 66. This surpasses last month's death toll of 60 and makes July the deadliest month for U.S. forces since the war began nearly nine years ago. But perhaps even more ominous is the increase in the rate of American soldiers' deaths in … [Read more...] about July Deadliest Month For U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
ADL-Approved Religious Discrimination
Cross-posted from The Debate Link Absolutely outrageous. The Anti-Defamation League has released a statement approving of efforts to bar the construction of a Muslim mosque in southern Manhattan, several blocks from the WTC site. While attempting to disassociate themselves from the conceded "bigotry" which they acknowledge animates some of the mosque's opponents, the ADL … [Read more...] about ADL-Approved Religious Discrimination
More Bad News about the Economy
There's more bad news about the economy: the economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.4 percent in the second quarter, after expanding a revised 3.7 percent in the previous three months - - a (bad) sign that consumers are growing more cautious. … [Read more...] about More Bad News about the Economy
Who’s In First? You Won’t Believe What I Just Saw
This is not a forum for feel good scenarios where hope springs eternal. But a glimpse at our toy department in life’s struggles is a valid escape to soothe the sores of the Andrew Bretibarts and the money we spend on a war we cannot win. The San Diego Padres on the next to last day in July are in first place in the Western Division 3 1/2 games above its closest rival and the … [Read more...] about Who’s In First? You Won’t Believe What I Just Saw
Democrat Mike McMahon’s Campaign Notes that GOP Challenger Grimm is Getting”Jewish Money”
For years science fiction authors have tinkered with the theme of a time machine -- one that could take man back in time. Now, lo and behold, it seems as if we're in a time machine as America is being whisked back decades when race was a red-scab raw issue -- and comments about all those powerful, rich Jews were shamelessly uttered without embarrassment. For our latest … [Read more...] about Democrat Mike McMahon’s Campaign Notes that GOP Challenger Grimm is Getting”Jewish Money”
A View on “Mongrel People”
I have been not writing on national politics lately because I filed to run for local office in Baltimore so I have been a bit busy. I did not watch the President on "The View" yesterday but watched a few of the clips online. The President, in a discussion about race during the interview, made the following statement: "We are sort of a mongrel people. I mean we're all … [Read more...] about A View on “Mongrel People”
Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding: Tomorrow?
Like Bill and Hillary Clinton, I also got my only child, a daughter, married in 2005. And, boy, I know what I went through!!! I can share with Bill and Hillary the emotional (or whatever) feelings/usual thing one goes through on such an occasion. I congratulate The Week for capturing this moment for me "as the media speculates about Chelsea's wedding this Saturday, July 31, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding: Tomorrow?