One reason for the out-of-balance economic, financial, trade, and jobs situation between China and the U.S. can be traced to the Chinese policy of artificially pegging the value of its currency, the Renminbi or Yuan, to the U.S. dollar. No matter what the U.S. does to increase domestic productivity, reduce costs, or innovate, the Chinese can always do it cheaper because they … [Read more...] about The Best Offense is Complete Craziness
Opening Your Day With Show Biz Pizazz
Some years ago I did a post on The Moderate Voice about show biz pizazz and likability, which got great response. And, recently, the topic came up with some young aspiring entertainers and I told them to You Tube and look for...the Color Honeymooners. The legendary comedian Jackie Gleason -- Hanna Barbera used him as the inspiration for Fred Flintstone -- did his famous … [Read more...] about Opening Your Day With Show Biz Pizazz
Sometimes, the Apple Falls VERY Far From the Tree
James Fallows writes that the differences between Evan Bayh and his more liberal dad are as much about character as they are about political philosophy: … [Read more...] about Sometimes, the Apple Falls VERY Far From the Tree
FCC to Propose 100MB Broadband Access
Funny. When Google said last week that it was going to think big by offering experimental ultra high-speed Internet access to a small number of trial locations in the U.S. -- "100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections" -- the company explained that it had urged the FCC to do it through the National … [Read more...] about FCC to Propose 100MB Broadband Access
Why Digital Editions (iPad, Kindle) Need Subscription Fees
I've been thinking about business models for online content (text and images), given Apple's introduction of the iPad and Amazon's infamous battle with Macmillan. I've argued that digital subscriptions should be less than their analog counterparts, basing my argument in large part on the fact that traditional print is vastly more expensive than digital distribution. I've … [Read more...] about Why Digital Editions (iPad, Kindle) Need Subscription Fees
Romanians Must Reject Opponents of American Anti-Missile Shield: Romania Liberia, Romania
On February 4, Romanian President Traian Basescu announced, at some political risk to himself, that his country would accept elements of America's new and improved missile shield. Illustrating how the forces of anti-Americanism and corruption in Romania are opposing this and other pro-Western initiatives is this article by Sabina Fati, deputy editor in chief the Romania … [Read more...] about Romanians Must Reject Opponents of American Anti-Missile Shield: Romania Liberia, Romania
An “Intelligence Bonanza” — With Caveat
Neptunus Lex justifiably praises the joint Pakistani-U.S. intelligence operation that snagged the Taliban's top military commander last week: … [Read more...] about An “Intelligence Bonanza” — With Caveat
911 Operator Saves Sons Life
This is an amazingly cool story ! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/16/chris-scott-911-operator_n_463725.html Semper Fi ! … [Read more...] about 911 Operator Saves Sons Life
What Was Rachael Thinking
On Sunday, ABC-TV reporter Jonathon Karl nailed former Vice President Dick Cheney. Karl asked Cheney to explain why he scolds the Obama administration for trying terrorists in federal courts while the Bush administration did the very same thing with shoe bomber Richard Reid and at least 112 other convicted terrorists. CHENEY: Well, we didn‘t all agree with that. We … [Read more...] about What Was Rachael Thinking
Mitt Romney Gets Feedback
Voters do have differing inclinations -- and on an airplane Mitt Romney got strong feedback from a real swinger. FOOTNOTE: Over the past few weeks I was asked to be part of a CNN panel on independent voters. Techs and drivers in San Diego, CA (where I live) and Naples, Florida (I was in that state on a business trip in my other incarnation) had wonderful things to say about … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Gets Feedback
America’s ‘Dimwitted’ Marja Adventure: The Frontier Post, Pakistan
Are the tactics now being used by the 'U.S.-led coalition' in Marjah and the rest of Afghanistan 'doomed to go the way of the Soviets'? That is the argument put forward in this strongly-worded editorial from Pakistan's Frontier Post, which paints the strategy of chasing out the Taliban and paying them off as cluelessly naive. The Frontier Post editorial says in part: The … [Read more...] about America’s ‘Dimwitted’ Marja Adventure: The Frontier Post, Pakistan
If Israel Did it, Why not the U.S.?
I have written in support of giving women in our military equal responsibilities, duty assignments and advancement opportunities as their male counterparts. (Here and here) I have also been a consistent supporter of permitting gays and lesbians to serve openly and honorably in our military. (Such as here and here) Finally, I have written admiringly of the Israel … [Read more...] about If Israel Did it, Why not the U.S.?
Cheney
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. TMV runs a variety of cartoons reflecting different viewpoints. Refresh TMV to see the latest. … [Read more...] about Cheney
Senator Lautenberg In Hospital
We got word yesterday that New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg had been taken to the hospital. The information now is he has undergone surgery for a bleeding ulcer. Initial reports say he is expected to recover and be back to work soon. However when an 86 year old man has surgery you always have to take his age into account. Obviously politics plays a distant second … [Read more...] about Senator Lautenberg In Hospital
Moderate Thoughts: Un-American?
I wanted to try something new with my postings. As TMV has a wide variety of writers and readers, I wondered what ‘centrists’ feel about the use of the word “un-American” in political discussion. It has personally puzzled me because, as I see it, by its very construction the word operates on historically false ground. For example: How can a white-euro American call another … [Read more...] about Moderate Thoughts: Un-American?
How Obama Can Turn It Around
With the Capitol Hill horror show on hiatus, the President has an opening to power up and start moving Washington toward some semblance of being functional again. His strength is in a sizable approval advantage over the Congressional clowns who are back home to placate voters for whom incumbent is now a dirty word. With his numbers over 50 percent, he is well ahead of … [Read more...] about How Obama Can Turn It Around
News from Home (Guest Voice)
News From Home by David Goodloe I grew up in Conway, Ark. It was a small town when I was a child, outwardly not much different from many towns in Arkansas in those days. Today, it is at least five times, maybe six times, as large as it was then, and it is noteworthy for having been the home, even if for a short time, of some prominent people. Actress Mary Steenburgen, … [Read more...] about News from Home (Guest Voice)
Politics and the UAH Shootings
The murder of three University of Alabama at Huntsville biology professors last Friday (and the attempted murder of three other individuals) is a clear tragedy. It is especially difficult for those of us in the academy who can very easily identify with what it might be like to be sitting in a small room filled with colleagues to then be confronted with the surprising and … [Read more...] about Politics and the UAH Shootings
Evan Bayh (Video): Too Much “Brain Dead Partisanship” In Congress
Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh has now said what many independent voters have told pollsters for years: there is too much "much brain-dead partisanship, tactical maneuvering for short-term political advantage" in Congress. Here's the video with his comments on ABC's Good Morning America: … [Read more...] about Evan Bayh (Video): Too Much “Brain Dead Partisanship” In Congress
Must-Read Profile of Tea Partiers and Friends
If you read one article today, spend 15 minutes with this report from the NYT re: the so-called "Tea Party" and (loosely) associated groups. Though fueled by the rhetoric of Glenn Beck and others, many members of this movement do not articulate their gripes within a Democrat v. Republican matrix. The article contends that the most radical elements within the movement … [Read more...] about Must-Read Profile of Tea Partiers and Friends