Today, Valentine's Day, marks the beginning of my fourth year writing for The Moderate Voice... as a journo, yes, as much so as a lover... a lover of The Bright Arts-- a phrase I made up in my mind-- to tell about my love of tatts as art, of running horses, of wild weather, of raptors, of water unpinned down by dams, of brave human beings who have little or nothing, but carry … [Read more...] about Culture On The Couch: A Valentine For the World, The Lost Story
Does Government Cell Phone Tracking Invade Privacy?
Does government cell phone tracking invade privacy? This issue has begun to swirl in political circles -- and the courts. Here's a discussion on Fox News: Watch the latest news video at video.foxnews.com Your view? … [Read more...] about Does Government Cell Phone Tracking Invade Privacy?
HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A BANKER SCORNED
This is an appropriate and timely phrase for our country in light of the sappy day of “love” that we annually celebrate today on February 14th. We have collectively failed to send our bankers any Valentine's Day cards, flowers, or gifts. By simply replacing “banker” in this post’s title with the original word “woman,” we get the original line from the 1697 Play “The Mourning … [Read more...] about HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A BANKER SCORNED
Needed More Snow in Washington DC (Guest Voice)
Needed: More Snow in Washington, D.C. by Tom Purcell Boy, do we need more snow in Washington, D.C. You see, when it snows in Pittsburgh, my home town, or any town in the heartland, people pick up their shovels and clear their sidewalks and driveways. We are invigorated by the crisp air and a good sweat -- we are cheerful as we sip hot coffee and catch up with … [Read more...] about Needed More Snow in Washington DC (Guest Voice)
Has Harry Reid Gotten a big Political Break In Nevada?
Has Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid just gotten a big political break in Nevada where until recently he was considered toast? It sounds this way from the news that the tea party movement is going to run a candidate for Senator -- thus potentially splitting the GOP vote in what some had said is Reid's seemingly futile (up to now) effort to get re-elected : Sun columnist … [Read more...] about Has Harry Reid Gotten a big Political Break In Nevada?
Dick Cheney On Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy
He believes it's time to change it. This puts him at odds with Arizona Senator John McCain who has long advocated changing the policy but now has apparently changed his position. … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney On Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy
John McCain’s Dubious Right Turn
The perception was in the good old days when John McCain was a maverick and darling of the press corps for being accessible and quotable, you could take his word to the bank. Which is why many eyebrows are being raised when he has reversed his stands on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," a bipartisan proposal for a deficit reduction commission, even though he initially was one of … [Read more...] about John McCain’s Dubious Right Turn
The Emilio Maya Saga Continues
I wrote about this story last month, but the story of Emilio Maya and his sister Analia has quietly continued to move forward with some new twists and turns included. As this new report indicates, it seems that the Mayas have been working with immigration enforcement officials for several years, asked to help gather information on illegal activity in their community in exchange … [Read more...] about The Emilio Maya Saga Continues
Biden: Cheney Either Misinformed, Misleading or Trying to Rewrite History
The long-awaited, big "pushback" from the Obama administration against its most vocal Bush administration critic -- former Vice President Dick Cheney, who has gone far beyond the criticisms made of administrations that followed them by other former Vice Presidents and Presidents throughout history -- has finally come. It's Pusher Back In Chief: Vice President Joe … [Read more...] about Biden: Cheney Either Misinformed, Misleading or Trying to Rewrite History
Obama Courts GOP
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Obama Courts GOP
Marc Thiessen: Obama Is Killing Too Many Terrorists
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?