From the current issue of Foreign Policy: … [Read more...] about Marc Thiessen: Obama Is Killing Too Many Terrorists
Old lady Europe shies away from Obama and Asia
A malaise is striking down Europe from within. Like doughty old women trying to turn back the clock, Europeans are battening down the hatches to keep out people, cheaper products and high-tech services from non-European nations, especially South Asia and Africa. At the same time, the EU continues to expect Washington to act as nurturing mother and nursemaid regardless of … [Read more...] about Old lady Europe shies away from Obama and Asia
The Truth Behind the Lies
I actually got my hopes up a bit when I saw the blog post title at Memeorandum: "The Case Against Marc Thiessen." At Power Line? Not likely. Sure enough, hopes dashed: … [Read more...] about The Truth Behind the Lies
More Republican Bad Faith
David Herszenhorn reports in the New York Times's Prescriptions column that Republican leaders in the House have sent a letter addressed to Sen. Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informing them that the only "compromise" they will accept at the health care summit is no health care reform bill: … [Read more...] about More Republican Bad Faith
Dems Should Watch Out For What They Wish
This is an essay the progressive pundits and Democratic congress men and women don't want to hear. The two issues I am addressing is a warning, in one, and a solution that would defuse a sensitive racial canard in the other. Issue No. 1 is a stampede to kill or modify the Senate's 60-vote filibuster rule. Let me say at the outset that even the most die-hard Republican … [Read more...] about Dems Should Watch Out For What They Wish
Dan Quayle, Historical and Constitutional Scholar
It's been a long time since we've had the opportunity to laugh at anything Dan Quayle said: … [Read more...] about Dan Quayle, Historical and Constitutional Scholar
NBC Gives Facebook Exclusive
I won't be commenting on any NBC Olympics blog posts, or giving them a thumbs-up. That's because the only option for commenting voting is Facebook Connect. Unlike the federal government, which has also privileged Facebook Connect upon occasion, NBC is a corporation. It has no "taxpayer public interest" that should mandate the option of an open -- non-proprietary, … [Read more...] about NBC Gives Facebook Exclusive
The Stunning Simplicity Of Vancouver Opening
In the days leading up to the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver there was a bit of speculation in the media as to what direction the event would take. Because the last games in Bejing were so over the top in terms of special effects and mega spending people wondered what Vancouver would do with much less of a budget For me, the Canadians came up with the … [Read more...] about The Stunning Simplicity Of Vancouver Opening
Erick Erickson’s Excellent Moment
Yesterday, the editor-in-chief of RedState, one of the most highly visited right-leaning blogs, wrote these words ... Today I want to reaffirm and make it more definitive. If you think 9/11 was an inside job or you really want to debate whether or not Barack Obama is an American citizen eligible to be President, RedState is not a place for you. Birfers and Truthers are … [Read more...] about Erick Erickson’s Excellent Moment
Is Greece the New Lehman Brothers?
PIIGS is a new acronym for Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain, which are euro zone members with big budget deficits and other economic problems, that led to market speculation against the euro. Greece has the biggest economic woes and is at the center of attention, but the market speculation could spread. The Telegraph accused European leaders of "sparking unease … [Read more...] about Is Greece the New Lehman Brothers?
HEALTH CARE: LETTER FROM HOME
When you're a book author, a journalist, or a person who writes occasionally, who 'goes out to see what you can see....' we're gifted to often meet completely odd souls... who out-eccentric even us. Sometimes, you're lucky to make friends of strangers. I've one such friend I met in an odd way. Since then, he sends me letters and poems every day. I wanted you to see this too, … [Read more...] about HEALTH CARE: LETTER FROM HOME
Binary Barbie: She’s A Computer Engineer
At the New York Toy Fair this morning, Mattel unveiled the results of an online campaign to pick the next in the "I Can Be" Barbie series. The winner, Barbie's 125th career: Computer Engineer. She'll be in stores this fall. From the press release: “All the girls who imagine their futures through Barbie will learn that engineers — like girls — are free to explore infinite … [Read more...] about Binary Barbie: She’s A Computer Engineer
We Haven’t Reached Final Enlightenment Yet
New Hampshire state representative Nancy Elliott tells her colleagues why, in her opinion, New Hampshire should repeal its law permitting same-sex marriage (h/t Joe.My.God.) … [Read more...] about We Haven’t Reached Final Enlightenment Yet
Pulling Defeat Out of Victory
Nothing like sending a message of toughness in one breath and then undercutting it in the other: … [Read more...] about Pulling Defeat Out of Victory
Giving Reid and McConnell the Benefit of the Doubt
I may regret this, but here it goes. Consistent with my "stop the hate" post earlier today, I am going to give the Senate Majority Leader and his counterpart the benefit of the doubt on this one. As has already been reported, progressive Dems complained about the Baucus-Grassley bill, after which it appears Reid consulted with Baucus and Grassley, as well as Minority … [Read more...] about Giving Reid and McConnell the Benefit of the Doubt
Sarah Palin iPalm
Christo Komarnitski, Bulgaria This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin iPalm
Olympic Athlete Dies
In a sad start to the games an athlete has died in a training accident. CNN … [Read more...] about Olympic Athlete Dies
Kenya Saves Gays by Arresting Them; FRC and AFA Say Lock Up Gays in the USA
Joe.My.God quotes Kenya's newspaper The Daily Nation*: Police on Friday rescued three men accused of being gays in Mtwapa town in Kilifi district from hundreds of angry youth baying for their blood. Subsequently, a same-sex marriage that was planned to take place in the coastal town failed to take off as two men who announced the wedding went into hiding. Police were forced … [Read more...] about Kenya Saves Gays by Arresting Them; FRC and AFA Say Lock Up Gays in the USA
New Rule: Obama Bashing By Bill Maher
When I want to check the weather vane how liberals are thinking, I don't bother with the blogs. I watch Bill Maher on HBO. For one thing, Maher is smarter than most liberals. At least his perspective and insight is clearer. Maher doesn't mince words. In case you haven't noticed, Maher is challenging President Obama with the same zeal he reserves for conservatives and … [Read more...] about New Rule: Obama Bashing By Bill Maher
A Liberal Endorses Sarah Palin
I’ve recently started my fifth decade on this planet. In retrospect, I never expected much from any of our prior Republican Presidents. They certainly did not disappoint my low expectations. I have continued my up and down professional life in four different cities and always working in the private sector. I started Internet blogging about a year ago on TMV. I shied … [Read more...] about A Liberal Endorses Sarah Palin