I'm a bit late on this, having just read about a religiously-themed slogan appearing these days on T-shirts, web sites, and bumper stickers. The slogan? "Pray for Obama, Psalm 109:8." To those who don't dig any deeper, the words and Bible citation may be anything from laudable to innocuous. But people taking the time to look up the passage are registering differing … [Read more...] about The Psalm 109:8 Controversy
Harvard’s 16 Medal of Honor Heroes
On the occasion of Veterans Day, I wrote about Medal of Honor recipients in general, but specifically about how one would expect that many of the Medal of Honor recipients would be graduates of our service academies. And indeed, 82 West Point graduates and 74 Annapolis graduates have gone on to earn that high honor. As to the question, “But how about graduates from other … [Read more...] about Harvard’s 16 Medal of Honor Heroes
Tiger Woods Said to Be Seriously Injured in SUV Accident
UPDATE from Dr. E: ESPN Reports: "The highway patrol first reported Woods' injuries as serious, though Woods spokesman, Glenn Greenspan, said Friday afternoon that the golfer was treated at the hospital and released in good condition. A statement from the hospital, as well as Greenspan's statement, termed the accident as "minor." The Florida Patrol spokesperson said … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods Said to Be Seriously Injured in SUV Accident
Climate Change: Are We Focused on What Matters?
I'm woefully under-educated on the science of climate change, but I've read enough to suspect we might be engaged in the wrong debates. Today, we argue about whether or not the planet is warming, and -- if it is warming -- how much of that trend is caused by (and thus can be controlled by) human action or counteraction. These arguments, like all arguments, are made by … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Are We Focused on What Matters?
Wall Street Bonuses — Are You Angry Yet?
Are you angry at the size of Wall Street bonuses at a time when so many other sectors of the economy are sagging, and so many people are suffering such economic distress? Well, maybe you're not angry enough. Perusing the financial pages and government statistics, here's a few comparisons about what THEY are getting this holiday season and what WE are enduring: The $16.7 … [Read more...] about Wall Street Bonuses — Are You Angry Yet?
Sullivan Challenges Rove
This morning, I saw the headline of Karl Rove's latest in the WSJ -- and skipped it. Intentionally. The man has no credibility. But Andrew Sullivan couldn't resist a read and reaction: Rove would have you believe it's those spend-and-splurge Democrats. In fact, of course, the massive debt has been building for years and its new height was precipitated by the recession … [Read more...] about Sullivan Challenges Rove
Hug a Terrorist for the Holidays
That photo of the Vice-President with his arms around a couple of grinning White House gate-crashers will do nicely as a symbol for Americans as they count their blessings, real and imagined, this weekend. While so many were getting their meals at homeless shelters, the headlines are devoted to the reality-show aspirants who breached the most secure location in the nation, … [Read more...] about Hug a Terrorist for the Holidays
Pentagon Senior Mentors: The Debate Continues
"Senior Mentors" are high-ranking, retired military officers (usually generals and admirals) who use their skills and experience to advice active duty military in conducting various military exercises, war games and other operations. Some of these senior mentors make as much as $340 an hour as part-time government consultants. In addition to drawing their military … [Read more...] about Pentagon Senior Mentors: The Debate Continues
German Minister Resigns Over Afghanistan Raid That Killed Civilians
Just days before U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to go on television and tell the American public that he plans to send 30,000 to 40,000 more troops into Afghanistan, the war there has led to one less member of the German cabinet: Germany's Labour Minister Franz Josef Jung has resigned amid allegations of a cover-up relating to a deadly Nato air strike in … [Read more...] about German Minister Resigns Over Afghanistan Raid That Killed Civilians
Smear mayonnaise on conservatives!
Matt Labash of the Weekly Standard writes about his effort to have a zero-carbon footprint. It literally involved smearing mayonnaise on his face. Go read! Cross-posted at Conventional Folly … [Read more...] about Smear mayonnaise on conservatives!
Obama on breast cancer
David Gregory pointed to this Presidential declaration from July:PRES. BARACK OBAMA: We are--we've been under the illusion that the more health care we get, the healthier we become. And it turns out that every study shows that the question is are you getting the right care, are you getting the best care, the high quality care; rather than are you having a whole bunch of tests … [Read more...] about Obama on breast cancer
Iranian Regime Rocked by Strongly Worded Letter
Well, this should certainly set things to rights in our ongoing dance with Tehran. PARIS — One day after the director general of the United Nations nuclear watchdog castigated Iran for blocking inquiries into its nuclear program, the organization’s governing body voted on Friday to censure Tehran and demanded that it freeze operations “immediately” at a once-secret uranium … [Read more...] about Iranian Regime Rocked by Strongly Worded Letter
Stock Markets Tumble In Europe, Asia Upon News of Dubai Financial Ills
News that Dubai is facing financial ills have caused stock markets to tumble in Asia and Europe -- and fears that Wall Street could follow suit. The New York Times reports: Stock markets fell across Asia on Friday as investors, spooked by news that Dubai was seeking to suspend some debt repayments, piled out of assets they considered risky. The Hang Seng index in … [Read more...] about Stock Markets Tumble In Europe, Asia Upon News of Dubai Financial Ills
Black Friday Shoppers
Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News' This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Black Friday Shoppers
GMA Cancels Lambert, Books Brown
You might remember that when ABC’s Good Morning America canceled Adam Lambert's planned performance appearance for his racy American Music Awards routine last Sunday, the CBS “Early Show” hastily arranged an interview. The taped intro to that appearance then caused its own brouhaha because CBS blurred the AMA footage of Lambert kissing his male keyboardist, but then went on … [Read more...] about GMA Cancels Lambert, Books Brown
Thanskgiving Boot Camp Style
If you think your family is a bit OCD or hard line, check this out. Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Thanskgiving Boot Camp Style
Best Leftover Turkey Recipe Ever
Hold the mayo for those sandwiches, and try this instead, … [Read more...] about Best Leftover Turkey Recipe Ever
What About Responsibility
Now let me preface this comment by saying I am obviously deeply sympathetic to the family who has suffered this loss, especially the wife and child. But when you are a married man with a child and a pregnant wife, perhaps you need to cut back on crawling around in caves. Story … [Read more...] about What About Responsibility
Art Market: Recession, Shocks & Hope
I still continue to visit art galleries and museums in New Delhi and Chandigarh (or wherever I am in the world) as a matter of habit. I am one of those 'art for art's sake' type. I am neither an art expert or a buyer. But I do discover vibrational links with certain works/creations of art, and feel very comfortable in the company of artists. So the following information about … [Read more...] about Art Market: Recession, Shocks & Hope
Reality Show Wannabe Couple Gate-Crashes First Obama State Dinner
Yet another reality show wannabe stunt: In a statement to The New York Times on Thursday, Bravo said that Half Yard Productions, the producers for the series “The Real Housewives of D.C.,” was under the impression that Michaele and Tarek Salahi, two polo-playing devotees of Washington’s social swirl and on-line social networks alike, had been invited to the biggest and most … [Read more...] about Reality Show Wannabe Couple Gate-Crashes First Obama State Dinner