That's a play on the old joke, "A nuclear bomb could ruin your whole day." Or, put differently, not only is Al Qaeda not made up of stupid people, but apparently they're a lot smarter than our political class is: … [Read more...] about Racial Profiling Could Ruin Your Life
John Boehner’s Chief of Staff Dies
This is terribly sad and tragic, and my heart goes out to Paula Nowakowski's family and everyone who loved her, including Rep. John Boehner. … [Read more...] about John Boehner’s Chief of Staff Dies
Follow-Up to A Christmas Day Health Care Suicide
In my December 27 post, I implicated our health care system in the Christmas day death by suicide of Athens, GA, folk singer and songwriter Vic Chesnutt. While I stand by that implication, Chesnutt's friends are far more nuanced in their critique of the system. In a Fresh Air interview aired earlier this week, Terry Gross spoke with Michael Stipe of R.E.M., who discovered … [Read more...] about Follow-Up to A Christmas Day Health Care Suicide
Oliver Stone Seeks to Put Adolf Hitler “In Context” In Showtime’s “Secret History”
Controversial filmmaker Oliver Stone has a new mission: in his upcoming Showtime series "Secret History" he wants to put 20th century German dictator and Nazi mass murderer Adolf Hitler "in context." Director Oliver Stone's upcoming Showtime documentary miniseries "Secret History of America" promises to put mass murderers such as Stalin and Hitler "in … [Read more...] about Oliver Stone Seeks to Put Adolf Hitler “In Context” In Showtime’s “Secret History”
The Latest Raging Debate About Barack Obama
Is he a "wimp" on national security or not? Can the case be made that for political reasons some are trying to hang the dreaded "Jimmy Carter" label on him, or is it emerging that he deserves the label? (We link...YOU decide...) … [Read more...] about The Latest Raging Debate About Barack Obama
Bob Barr: Republicans Really Criticizing Themselves
On The O’Reilly Factor Friday, former Georgia congressman Bob Barr said he thinks Republicans are overplaying their hand when it comes to criticism of the Obama administration and the Dec. 25 attempt to down a Detroit-bound jetliner: My main criticism of those who are criticizing the president, such as the former vice president, Mr. Cheney, is that I think it's simply politics … [Read more...] about Bob Barr: Republicans Really Criticizing Themselves
Trial To Be Overseen By Judge And Furry
A cat has been called to jury duty. Best comments: "Well, as I see it, this country is going to the dogs so its is only fitting that the cats be on the jury." "As everyone knows, justice is not purrfect." … [Read more...] about Trial To Be Overseen By Judge And Furry
Democrats on Top of the World
Eric Allie, Caglecartoons.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Democrats on Top of the World
Bill Clinton’s Image Takes A Triple Hit in New Book Game Change
The upcoming book Game Change reportedly contains three revelations that will further soil the reputation of former President Bill Clinton, whose reputation took a big hit during his wife Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful campaign against Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination. Since Obama's election, the unsinkable Bill Clinton has regained much of his … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton’s Image Takes A Triple Hit in New Book Game Change
What Price Democracy In Hawaii
It was bound to happen. Like most financially challenged states, Hawaii has slashed its budget so much it has only $5,000 on hand to pay for a million-dollar special election. What caught my attention and what goads me is that this is a special election to accommodate an incumbent Congressman who plans to quit and run for governor. Unless the feds plug the cash hole, Hawaii … [Read more...] about What Price Democracy In Hawaii
NYC Teaches People How to Properly Shoot Heroin
Good Lord, you just have to LOVE New York City! I know I do. The Health Department is always looking out for the needs of their citizens, most recently by issuing a pamphlet teaching you the proper way to be a junkie. I'm sure that many of you, like me, could be very confused about how to mainline smack, should you try to do so. What am I... a doctor? Never fear... this helpful … [Read more...] about NYC Teaches People How to Properly Shoot Heroin
Light Skinned and no Negro-Dialect = President of the United States.
Let me start by saying – People have lost their minds! Politics is a funny business, you speak what you know to be true and the next thing you know you are releasing an unreserved apology to the President of the United States. As controversial as it seems, Mr Harry Reid could not better describe the reason why out of the blue, a (half) black man with the Muslim … [Read more...] about Light Skinned and no Negro-Dialect = President of the United States.
Palestinians Preconditioning Peace Talks on Settlements Freeze
And that seems entirely reasonable to me: … [Read more...] about Palestinians Preconditioning Peace Talks on Settlements Freeze
No Way! Adam Smith Said THAT?
Apparently, he did: … [Read more...] about No Way! Adam Smith Said THAT?
We’re Not Over-Medicated; We’re Under-Cared For
So says Judith Warner in a New York Times op-ed in which she challenges some common misconceptions about antidepressants. The conventional wisdom, which is now buttressed by a recent study, is that antidepressants (among other psychotropic medications) are an ineffective and even harmful crutch, and doctors too quick to prescribe them. … [Read more...] about We’re Not Over-Medicated; We’re Under-Cared For
Wherever You May Be
This song is on Bonnie Raitt's 2002 album, "Silver Lining." No video, unfortunately, but you can listen to the entire track, here (radio box at top right). And do listen if you can, because the lyrics (below), as beautiful as they are, are incomplete without the exquisite melody and Bonnie's voice. … [Read more...] about Wherever You May Be
Why is it that with a proven track record of physically abusing women with whom he has relationships..
Why is it that Charlie Sheen has not been suspended from his job on a CBS sitcom? And why hasn't he been required both to get help and to face whatever unconscionably-delayed judicial charges may be pending from his December 25 altercation with his wife? Hanes, the undewear people, have already dropped Sheen for fear that his inveterate abuse of women is bad for their … [Read more...] about Why is it that with a proven track record of physically abusing women with whom he has relationships..
Again, Blogtopia Serves as Corrective to MSM Reporting
Unbossed.com's smintheus blasts Associated Press for reporting a Gitmo habeus corpus case almost a month after the ruling was handed down, as if it just happened, and then filing an incomplete report: … [Read more...] about Again, Blogtopia Serves as Corrective to MSM Reporting
Another Tight Massachusetts Poll
Another poll, this one from Public Policy Polling (PPP) shows the Senate race with a one point lead for the Republican Scott Brown over Democrat Martha Coakley. As I indicated with the Rasmussen poll I expect Coakley to win and to do so by a fairly comfortable margin (probably approaching double digits). The state is simply too hard core Democratic these days and I think … [Read more...] about Another Tight Massachusetts Poll
Must You Sacrifice Your Dog to Sustainability?
The question is apparently raised by a new book titled Time to Eat the Dog: The Real Guide to Sustainable Living which claims that "the carbon pawprint of a pet dog is more than double that of a gas-guzzling sports utility vehicle." Eating Liberally, in a wonderfully titled post asking Is Fido the New Hummer, contacted Dr. Marion Nestle, NYU professor of nutrition and author of … [Read more...] about Must You Sacrifice Your Dog to Sustainability?