1962's animated musical version of "A Christmas Carol," "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol," is something of an underrated classic. It's peppered with fine, Broadway-style musical numbers and follows the familiar tale quite closely and seriously. Here's the old Scrooge/Magoo seeing his lonely younger self: … [Read more...] about The Underrated “A Christmas Carol”
The Democrats’ Bush Nostalgia (Guest Voice)
WASHINGTON -- Here's what Democrats need to ponder: Can they prosper in the absence of George W. Bush? His presidency was a tonic for Democrats and led to a blossoming of political creativity on the center-left not seen since the 1930s. No tactic, no program, no leader ever did more to catalyze the party than the rage Bush inspired. The whole effort was … [Read more...] about The Democrats’ Bush Nostalgia (Guest Voice)
UPDATE: Headley “Planned Mumbai Attacks”
UPDATE: FBI says the "US citizen and Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT) operative David Headley had allegedly discussed with Pakistan-based co-conspirators the logistics of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai in November 2008. "This has been stated in an affidavit submitted last week by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a Chicago court. Headley had talked of the 'potential … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Headley “Planned Mumbai Attacks”
Bernie Sanders May Be a No Vote on HCR Bill
Here is what he told a dazed-sounding Neil Cavuto at Fox (emphasis in original): … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders May Be a No Vote on HCR Bill
‘Terrorist’ David Headley: An American Spy?
Why is the USA not allowing India to interrogate American national David Headley, the Mumbai 26/11 terror attack suspect of Pakistani origin. Is it because Headley is also an American spy? This has become a hot news topic in the Indian media. Headley, and accomplice Tahawwur Hussain Rana, was arrested by FBI in October for conspiring to bomb public places in India. David … [Read more...] about ‘Terrorist’ David Headley: An American Spy?
“We Are All In This Together”
"The just are seeking justice, the meek are reaching out, for something only children can really know about. Some men cry for mercy, while they deny their brother's pain. And some men laugh for reasons they can never quite explain. … [Read more...] about “We Are All In This Together”
Joe Lieberman
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Joe Lieberman
Christmas Lights: a Crime?
Why do I sense that THIS could be a future issue for Bill O'Reilly? … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights: a Crime?
Obama Got the Bill He Wanted
As painful and depressing as it is to say so, I think Glenn is right about this: … [Read more...] about Obama Got the Bill He Wanted
Insult to Injury Over Health Care
A touch of farce is just what the Senate scrimmage needed, and Joe Lieberman provided it at yesterday's White House meeting. While the President tried to get his dyslexic troops marching in the same direction for a final vote, the Senator from Self-Important Sanctimony made a bid for sympathy from the assembled colleagues he has been holding hostage. “What’s happening," … [Read more...] about Insult to Injury Over Health Care
Health Care Debacle: R.I.P Democratic Hopes for “Permanent” Majority?
Is it over before even some analysts and Republican pundits said it would be over? In his wildest dreams did Rush Limbaugh really think this could happen? The sound you're hearing and angry words you're reading suggest that the Democratic party is now being strained at the seams. That's followed by a sweeping sound, as old conventional wisdom is being swept under the rug … [Read more...] about Health Care Debacle: R.I.P Democratic Hopes for “Permanent” Majority?
“Alice” Trailer Hits the Web
Mashable's Christina Warren marks the release of the first official trailer for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland: Even before the first teaser trailer was leaked online, the Internet has been buzzing about Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland project. The film hits theaters on March 5, 2010, and the studio has carefully revealed information relating to the film — like … [Read more...] about “Alice” Trailer Hits the Web
INTERVIEW WITH A VEGAN by Guest Voice: Elijah Sweete
Hello there, it's Dr. E here, deputy editor at TMV... and just as I came home from a four day sudarshan kriya meditation with my family, in came this piece on veganism by Mr. Elijah Sweete, who has written on TMV before, including a news story about a Governor seemingly trying to influence a panel inquiring into a death penalty case in Texas. Oddly, before I received this … [Read more...] about INTERVIEW WITH A VEGAN by Guest Voice: Elijah Sweete
Who was the real person of the year?
That pressing issue of major importance to all rational beings is the subject of my latest column at Pajamas Media today. Bernanke? Really? And Obama didn't even make the top five on their list. But should it have been? I examine that question, along with why anyone would have nominated Sarah Palin, and further invite our good TMV readers to chime in below on who deserved to … [Read more...] about Who was the real person of the year?
Barack Obama Faces a Firestorm of Denunciations Over Health Care Reform
From Democrats who blame him for what seems to be its likely incarnation and for not fighting hard enough for what progressives sought. … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Faces a Firestorm of Denunciations Over Health Care Reform
Obama’s Afghanistan Troop Decision Necessary
Guest post by Jared Stancombe Jared Stancombe, a 2009 graduate of Indiana University, is currently an analyst for a U.S. government agency responsible for national security. He is also in the officer selection process for the U.S. Marine Corps. He lives in Washington, D.C. Obama's decision to send approximately 34,000 new troops to Afghanistan is a necessary decision to … [Read more...] about Obama’s Afghanistan Troop Decision Necessary
The Reality of PTSD (Guest Voice)
The Reality of PTSD by Craig Barnes Many years ago when I served in the infantry, my closest friend was a young West Pointer named Burt. He was a first rate soldier. When we rotated out, I came home and Burt went on to Vietnam. He led troops in combat and won a Silver Star for heroism. A little while later, still in combat and still in the jungles, Burt won a second … [Read more...] about The Reality of PTSD (Guest Voice)
The New Excellence
There's a new standard for excellence in the world. The old standard — no one could have done it better. The new standard — maybe it isn't that good, but it could have been worse. Ben Bernanke exemplifies this new way of judging excellence, and being rewarded for not doing things worse. He was just named Time's "Man Of The Year." Sure, Ben's policies have sunk this country's … [Read more...] about The New Excellence
Nice Base Ya Got There
Be a shame if anything happened to it. Patrick already weighed in on the story of how the White House is using the threat of closing a military base to twist the arm of Senator Ben Nelson on the health care bill, but there are a few more layers to this onion which need to be peeled away. First of all, bare knuckle, hard ball politics is nothing new in Congress, and both … [Read more...] about Nice Base Ya Got There
Why I liked Oral Roberts…
I just found out that Oral Roberts passed away at the age of 91. I never sent him any money, or attended any of his crusades, but I liked listening to him because he seemed genuine to me. He was old school. Never in your face about whether your theology, faith and belief was correct in his eyes. He often said, “I’ll leave them to their theology. I’m out to save souls. I … [Read more...] about Why I liked Oral Roberts…