Another in my series of puny attempts to dissect what's wrong with modern conservatism. Part II will appear tomorrow. I debated whether or not to make this a piece about "some conservatives" eschewing reality for an alternate universe or if I should make it about much of modern conservatism's disconnect from the reality of 21st century America. In the end, I think it is … [Read more...] about Why Conservatism is Disconnected From Reality
Wall Street Bonus Babies’ Toothless Threats
The Lord Mayor of London yesterday said that if the British government went ahead with its plan for a one-time 50 percent tax on the huge bonuses of financial heavies in "The City" (London's Wall Street), 9,000 of these worthies would pick up stakes and move their operations to another country. There's a natural tendency upon hearing this for many people to demand that these … [Read more...] about Wall Street Bonus Babies’ Toothless Threats
CBS News Poll: Obama’s Approval Drops to 46%
For President Barack Obama and the beset -- and worried -- Democratic party, the latest CBS News poll now has Obama in the danger zone. It has his approval rating at 46 percent -- below the "magical" 50 percent mark. Political scientists and experts often note that if a President's approval rating is less than 50 percent going into mid-terms, then the party is in for a major … [Read more...] about CBS News Poll: Obama’s Approval Drops to 46%
Dutch Davids Commission Releases Report on Dutch Government Support for Iraq Invasion
The “Davids Commission,” an independent Dutch commission chaired by Willibrord Davis, former head of the Dutch Supreme Court, released its 551-page report today on the Dutch government's decisions surrounding the invasion of Iraq. The report, months in the making, provides the results of an investigation into the political support given by the Netherlands to the Bush … [Read more...] about Dutch Davids Commission Releases Report on Dutch Government Support for Iraq Invasion
2010 Predictions (Guest Voice)
2010 Predictions Raging Moderate, by Will Durst All right, it was a hecka-long holiday season. I’m tired and you’re tired. And neither of us has the energy to go through the whole post-modern deconstructionist explanation as to why you’re reading a predictions column here. Yes, I’m doing a predictions column. What’s the matter with you people? It’s the beginning of a … [Read more...] about 2010 Predictions (Guest Voice)
Where Art Thou, Keith Olbermann
Unless his contract specifies a three to four-day work week, absenteeism from his "Countdown With Keith Olbermann" show is of serial proportions. Olbermann was a no-show on his program again Monday night. In the past year, Olbermann has missed more shows than his hero Edward R. Murrow missed in a lifetime at CBS. I'm guessing, of course. I'm giving the guy plenty of slack … [Read more...] about Where Art Thou, Keith Olbermann
Presidential Testosterone
"Like every Democratic president since John F. Kennedy," the New York Times declares, "President Obama is battling the perception that he’s a wimp on national security," That "perception" has haunted Democrats in the White House even before JFK, when Harry Truman ordered government employees to sign loathsome loyalty oaths in order to counter McCarthy era charges that he … [Read more...] about Presidential Testosterone
Colts (St)over Ravens – 20 to 17.
Happy New Year and welcome to 2010. The NFL playoffs are at full steam and I live in Charm City (Baltimore). Our Ravens shocked the sports world on Sunday by dismantling the New England Patriots at Foxboro. However, I think the Ravens bandwagon comes to a screeching halt when they play the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night. It comes down to one sentence: Karma in the … [Read more...] about Colts (St)over Ravens – 20 to 17.
Tehran Nuclear Physicist Killed by Bomb Blast: Iran Blames U.S. and Israel
An Iranian professor of nuclear physics was killed by a bomb blast from a remote controlled bomb attached to a motorcycle -- causing an Iranian spokesman to immediately blame the United States and the "Zionist regime" in Israel. But the true source remains somewhat murky once it became known that responsibility for the murder was claimed by the Royal Association of Iran, a … [Read more...] about Tehran Nuclear Physicist Killed by Bomb Blast: Iran Blames U.S. and Israel
Harry Reid’s Color Coded System
Eric Allie, Caglecartoons.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Harry Reid’s Color Coded System
Popeye Politics (Guest Voice)
Popeye Politics by David Goodloe "That's all I can stands, cuz I can't stands n'more!" -- Popeye the Sailor Man Nearly a year ago, on the day that Barack Obama was sworn in as president, I got phone calls from some friends, e–mails from some others, who expected me to gloat with them over the fact that a Democrat was about to take the oath of office. These … [Read more...] about Popeye Politics (Guest Voice)
Foolish Aviation Security Measures are Self-Defeating: La Nacion, Chile
AIR INSPECTOR: 'DO YOU HAVE ANY LIQUIDS IN HERE?' TERRORIST: 'NO' For many people outside the United States, the following sentence summarizes America's reaction to the attempted terrorist bombing on Christmas Day: "Fourteen countries have been penalized because of the failures of U.S. intelligence." After fleshing out this conviction, Raul Sohr of Chile's La … [Read more...] about Foolish Aviation Security Measures are Self-Defeating: La Nacion, Chile
If You’re Thinking of Being My Brother…
it don't matter if you're black or white. … [Read more...] about If You’re Thinking of Being My Brother…
When This Old World Starts Getting Me Down…
and people are just too much for me to face... … [Read more...] about When This Old World Starts Getting Me Down…
NJ Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
On the final day of the legislative session, Gov. Corzine said he would sign it before leaving office next Tuesday: The New Jersey Legislature approved a measure on Monday that would make the state the 14th in the nation, but one of the few on the East Coast, to legalize the use of marijuana to help patients with chronic illnesses. Stricter than most, the NJ bill will … [Read more...] about NJ Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
Harry Reid on Race
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Rallying to Save Common Sense
Mike Allen and Jake Sherman write at Politico that Democrats are fighting to "save Harry Reid's political career" by contrasting his record on civil rights and racial issues with that of leading Republicans. … [Read more...] about Rallying to Save Common Sense
Big Mac Comes Clean On Steroids
The most talked about story in America today is an old one that has tainted our toy department the past decade: Baseball great Marc McGwire's admission he used steroids. My initial reaction was: Duh. ESPN, the nation's primary sports channel, reacted in typical fashion, as if it were the second coming of Christ. Everyone has an opinion which makes stories such as this … [Read more...] about Big Mac Comes Clean On Steroids
The ‘Absurd Record’ of Osama bin Laden: Liberation, France
Recruiment goes on at al-Qaeda ... Two weeks after al-Qaeda's Christmas day bombing attempt, the theme of terrorism continues to dominate global commentary about the United States. Today we posted two articles on the theme, one from France's Liberation about the abysmal failure of Osama bin Laden, and another from Brazil's Folha about the silarly devastating failure of … [Read more...] about The ‘Absurd Record’ of Osama bin Laden: Liberation, France
Health Care: Easier than it Looks (Guest Voice)
WASHINGTON -- Reaching agreement on a health care bill is harder in theory than it will be in practice. Between now and the day the measure goes to President Obama's desk, there will be many crisis points, much posturing and dire warnings of impending failure. There are real differences between the bills passed by the House and the Senate. The last few votes are always … [Read more...] about Health Care: Easier than it Looks (Guest Voice)