Today the annual gathering of prominent conservatives at CPAC, in Washington, DC, will come to a close, and as usual, the media has been "discovering" all sorts of controversy in the event. I did not attend CPAC this year due to scheduling conflicts, but I have been monitoring the activities by nearly continually moderating a live, online chat from the event, receiving nearly … [Read more...] about Clearing the air on the CPAC “controversies”
Jewish Law & “Chained” Mrs Susan Zinkin
One hears a great deal about Shariah (Muslim law) and its strict code of conduct, especially with regard to women. So a recent story about an antiquated Jewish law came as an eye-opener. The Independent reports that Susan Zinkin, who divorced her husband in 1962, was forbidden from looking for new love for almost 50 years. Only when her husband died an old man this week was … [Read more...] about Jewish Law & “Chained” Mrs Susan Zinkin
Back-to-Back Dutch Government Crises: First Iraq, Now Afghanistan (Updated with Breaking News)
It seems that the Dutch government has survived the political crisis caused by the “Davids Report” on the Netherlands’ involvement in the Iraq war, to almost immediately become immersed in another crisis that threatens to topple the coalition government. This time, the crisis is over the possible extension of the Dutch military mission in Afghanistan. Back in 2007, the … [Read more...] about Back-to-Back Dutch Government Crises: First Iraq, Now Afghanistan (Updated with Breaking News)
Who are Mitt Romney’s Real Best Friends?
The answer from E.J. Dionne, Jr: Sarah Palin and Scott Brown -- and here's why. … [Read more...] about Who are Mitt Romney’s Real Best Friends?
When the Fall Is All That’s Left…?
Ouch. America has done this to herself. The US rose throughout the 19th and well into the 20th centuries by protecting liberty, and especially economic liberty. Now, by many measures, there is more economic freedom in China than there is in the USA, where on the one hand, we have socialism for the rich with the bailouts and on the other, a situation in which 53% of … [Read more...] about When the Fall Is All That’s Left…?
Let’s Get On With It, Tiger
Apology accepted, Tiger. Now return to the golf course while you still have some mojo in your bones. Frankly, Scarlett, I don't give a damn what others think about Tiger Woods. I have always considered Tiger what he is -- perhaps the greatest professional golfer of all time. Period. Granted, off the course he's been a jerk. Being a superstar and a jerk at the same time is … [Read more...] about Let’s Get On With It, Tiger
The Villain and His “Manifesto”—A View from Austin (UPDATED)
I have been watching and listening to the pundits and talking heads pontificate about the tragedy that struck my beautiful city yesterday---a tragedy that may have taken at least one innocent life and injured several other innocent human beings. I have also been watching these same experts wave, quote and expound on the killer’s so-called manifesto, as if it were some new … [Read more...] about The Villain and His “Manifesto”—A View from Austin (UPDATED)
A Message To The News Media… Oh Really ?
With full credit to SNL for coming up with the commentary concept I have a few thoughts on the news today. Driving home I caught the noon news and the first words I heard were "In our top story today Tiger Woods" (this on CNN Radio but I assume all are the same). So let's consider that statement. On the international scene what is going on ? War in Iraq and … [Read more...] about A Message To The News Media… Oh Really ?
Man Gives Multi Million Dollar Business To His Employees
So much for the idea that all of those capitalists/businessman/rich people are evil and greedy. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011111010_birthdaygift18.html … [Read more...] about Man Gives Multi Million Dollar Business To His Employees
FLAT-EARTH OLYMPICS
People in Washington this week are wrapping the flag around themselves as protection from most Americans who have sweated and bled for our country in good times and bad. At the annual meeting of the Conservative Political Action Committee, the defining document is "The Mount Vernon Statement," an ode of the Constitution by a list of right-wing elders headed by Edwin Meese, … [Read more...] about FLAT-EARTH OLYMPICS
Slack Does NOT Equal Waste
Listeners to NPR were treated in recent weeks to not one but two versions (and a couple follow-up blog posts) of Planet Money's adulatory veneration of a self-described "Gerber baby" look alike efficiency expert, Matt Leblanc. Planet Money explains that Matt works for a "giant global logistics company" and "it actually turns out his process is really scientific." You know, … [Read more...] about Slack Does NOT Equal Waste
Twitterstorm on Tiger Woods’ Statement Is Starting
A Twitterstorm on Tiger Woods is now starting. Here are a few that I put on my Twitter page in just a few minutes: # JoeNBC [Joe Scarborough] Tiger's apology included some of the worst acting since Ishtar. 3 minutes ago from UberTwitter Retweeted by you and 14 others * Reply * Retweeted (Undo) # HowardKurtz Tiger embraces Buddhism after saying he … [Read more...] about Twitterstorm on Tiger Woods’ Statement Is Starting
Tiger Woods and the Press
John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods and the Press
Quote of the Day: Republicans Seek New Image But Can’t Shake Old Faces
Our political Quote of the Day comes from MSNBC's First Read's Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Ali Weinberg who note that the GOP is trying to assume a new image with new faces but some of the old faces keep shoving themselves into the picture: ** Out with the new and in with the old? As Republicans and conservatives begin envisioning taking back control … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Republicans Seek New Image But Can’t Shake Old Faces
The Fort Jackson Muslim Soldiers News Scoop That Apparently Wasn’t
Marc Ambinder reports that a news scoop that started making the rounds like wildfire in the blogosphere turned out to be a nonstory -- because it apparently was inaccurate: CBN News.com says it has a major exclusive: " CBN News has learned exclusively that five Muslim soldiers at Fort Jackson in South Carolina were arrested just before Christmas and are in custody. … [Read more...] about The Fort Jackson Muslim Soldiers News Scoop That Apparently Wasn’t
Watch Tiger Woods Live Online & His Plight Foretold Way Back Then
Here's how you can watch the Tiger Woods' press event live online from the PGA’s headquarters in Florida today at 11 a.m. EST: ESPN will have live streaming video online. So will CBS News's USTREAM. YouTube is also broadcasting it live on its politics channel CitizenTube. Both the PR pros and the sports business types agree: this apology strategy doesn't fit the typical mold … [Read more...] about Watch Tiger Woods Live Online & His Plight Foretold Way Back Then
Tiger Is Back
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to appear on TMV. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Tiger Is Back
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Republicans Will Make House Gains But Probably Not Take Control
Republicans are heading towards mid-terms in which they are likely to make "significant gains" in the House of Representatives but are unlikely to gain control, according to Larry Sabato's latest Crystal Ball political newsletter. Isaac Wood, House Race Editor, writes: The last two U.S. House of Representatives elections have been Democratic landslides that have left them … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Republicans Will Make House Gains But Probably Not Take Control
Ukraine Says Yes to Black Sea Fleet and No to NATO: Gazeta, Russia
They're on pins and needles in the Kremlin today. Why? Because earlier today, Ukraine's Supreme Administrative Court 'put on hold' the declaration that the man above, Viktor Yanukovich, has won the Ukrainian presidential election. Yanukovich is the man that the Orange Revolution emerged to overthrow - and the Kremlin favors him to win just as it did then. The reasons can … [Read more...] about Ukraine Says Yes to Black Sea Fleet and No to NATO: Gazeta, Russia
Police Chase Zebra Through Downtown Atlanta
They finally caught him on the 16 lane downtown connector (for the uninitiated, that's Interstate 75 and 85 overlapped and weaving through the core of the city with Interstate 20 crossing in the middle). It all went down in the middle of Rush hour! The 12-year-old zebra, named Lima, escaped from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The black-and-white striped … [Read more...] about Police Chase Zebra Through Downtown Atlanta