'THE TRAVELS OF THE MAGI' A little over a week after the alleged terrorist attack aboard an American aircraft, a pattern is emerging. While European writers tend to think new U.S. rules for passengers are ineffective if not absurd, many Arab columnists believe that the suspicious aspects of the case suggest that some kind of plot to demonize Muslims and extend the war on … [Read more...] about The Nigerian: Yet Another Case of ‘Terrorism on Demand’ – Sotal Iraq, Iraq
They Made the Bed; We Sleep In It
Digby flags a post over at Daily Kos written by Devilstower. It's about the decade that just ended, why everybody wants to keep their eyes averted from the rear view mirror, and why we shouldn't. Digby quotes a passage toward the end of the piece; I will quote the section that comes just before that (emphasis is in original): … [Read more...] about They Made the Bed; We Sleep In It
“Never Doubt That A Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens Can Change the World…
Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." … [Read more...] about “Never Doubt That A Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens Can Change the World…
Drink Before the War
I hadn't listened to this song in years, and it's just as electrifying as it was the first time I heard it. When I hear the anger and utter frustration in her voice, at the impossibility of reaching hearts that have been deadened and stripped of all humanity, it just feels so good to know I'm not the only one. … [Read more...] about Drink Before the War
Obama and Iran: the peril is rising by the day
For West Asia, 2010 has not begun well. The mess in Iran is increasing by the day and holds peril unprecedented for the entire region. If the government, however reprehensible, falls into disarray the real possibility arises of a huge arc of violent political and civil instability stretching through Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Palestine to Israel. The possibility of a … [Read more...] about Obama and Iran: the peril is rising by the day
Brit Hume’s Solution To How Tiger Woods Can Be Forgiven
Fox News' Brit Hume has a solution for how Tiger Woods can be forgiven for his sins: become a Christian: FOOTNOTE: I know rabbi who is having problems. I'll be sure to pass it on to him. How nice it is to know that we now have someone we watch who can give us the news, impart to viewers how he really feels about issues and politicians he covers, and give us the answer to … [Read more...] about Brit Hume’s Solution To How Tiger Woods Can Be Forgiven
2010
Cartoon by Michael Kountouris, Greece This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about 2010
New Year: Same Old Birthers (Fake AP Story Qutoed in Email)
It may be a new year, but it's the same old birthers. Truth schmooth... The latest news about the latest foray into Rod Serlingland comes via Mediaite which reports that a new birther chain letter contains information from a fake AP story claiming that the Supreme Court is taking up the "issue" of Obama's "real' citizenship: If you thought 2010 was the future, think again. … [Read more...] about New Year: Same Old Birthers (Fake AP Story Qutoed in Email)
A 2010 New Year’s Resolution for My Fellow Republicans (Guest Voice)
A 2010 New Year’s Resolution for My Fellow Republicans by Michael Reagan Well, it is that time of year when most of us have unwrapped all of our gifts, eaten too much ham and pumpkin pie, and started to think about making a New Year’s Resolution. We’ve been spending time reflecting and pondering on what aspects of our lives, personal or professional, we would most like … [Read more...] about A 2010 New Year’s Resolution for My Fellow Republicans (Guest Voice)
Just Why Does Yemen Attract Terrorists?
RealClearWorld's Kevin Sullivan explains why HERE. … [Read more...] about Just Why Does Yemen Attract Terrorists?
U.S., Britain and Spain Close Embassies In Yemen Due to Al Qaeda Threat
The United States, Great Britain, and Spain have closed their embassies in Yemen, pointing to threats from Al Qaeda amid signs that the perception of Yemen has now shifted so the country is being clearly perceived as a growing threat as an Al Qaeda base. Spain's embassy staff will remain working, although its embassy will be closed to the public Monday and Tuesday. The … [Read more...] about U.S., Britain and Spain Close Embassies In Yemen Due to Al Qaeda Threat
A Pox on both their houses… Again
More change in the air from Rasmussen. Total number of Democrats in the country falls. Republicans gain a tiny amount, but stay essentially flat. In December, the number of Americans identifying themselves as Democrats fell to the lowest level recorded in more than seven years of monthly tracking by Rasmussen Reports. Currently, 35.5% of American adults view themselves as … [Read more...] about A Pox on both their houses… Again
Tunnel Wars
New York City and New Jersey have been engaged in tax battles for decades. It's always the same basic cause. The city wants to get more tax dollars from people who live in New Jersey but commute to the city to work. And people in New Jersey who are already taxed to a mind numbing extent do whatever they can to avoid the extra bite. The latest such bite takes the form of … [Read more...] about Tunnel Wars
Baby It’s Cold Outside
With all apologies to Dean Martin, the people in Britain don't seem to be exactly thrilled with mother nature at the moment. People normally used to "brisk" are finding themselves dealing with conditions more often found in the parking lot outside of a late season Buffalo Bills football game. But everybody deserves a shot at a winter wonderland once in a while, don't you think? … [Read more...] about Baby It’s Cold Outside
Alternative Alohas
Barack Obama and Rush Limbaugh will both be leaving Hawaii with a better prognosis for the new decade than events of the holiday season might have provided. If the Christmas Day body bomber had not been thwarted, the President's vacation would have been cut short to lead the nation in mourning hundreds of victims of what he yesterday clearly attributed to terrorism: "Al … [Read more...] about Alternative Alohas
Orrin Hatch: Individual Mandate Does Not Tax or Spend; Therefore, It Is Unconstitutional
Sen. Orrin Hatch and two lawyer friends of his take to the op-ed page of the Wall Street Journal to tell us that the requirement to purchase insurance in the health care bill is unconstitutional: … [Read more...] about Orrin Hatch: Individual Mandate Does Not Tax or Spend; Therefore, It Is Unconstitutional
Suggested Tiger Woods Theme Song?
A reader via email raised an issue discussed this week by liberal talk show host Ed Schultz: what should Tiger Woods' advertising strategy be now that he has lost some accounts? Some suggest he step back for a while -- before he loses more accounts. And quite a few folks suggest he can successfully resurface later. The TMV reader wondered: would it help if he had a a theme … [Read more...] about Suggested Tiger Woods Theme Song?
We Have Succumbed to ‘Terrorism Hysteria’: Financial Times Deutschland, Germany
For some, exasperation with new U.S. rules for passenger aircraft is running high. Why? Because, according to German columnist Andreas Theyssen, by almost any objective measure, the new regulations being imposed won't do a thing to make flying any safer. For Germany's Financial Times Deutschland, columnist Andreas Theyssen writes in part: There are many ways to … [Read more...] about We Have Succumbed to ‘Terrorism Hysteria’: Financial Times Deutschland, Germany
Underwear Bombers
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Underwear Bombers
Newsweek: White House Advisor Learned About Underwear Tactic in October
Boxers or briefs...but someone was briefed: that's the gist of yet another investigative tidbit from Newsweek, this time via reporters Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball who have learned that White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan learned about Al Qaeda's underwear explosive tactic in October: White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan was briefed in … [Read more...] about Newsweek: White House Advisor Learned About Underwear Tactic in October