Pakistan is pressing its military battle against Taliban forces that seek to destabilize its government -- and the region -- into Taliban strongholds. in recent recent weeks, Taliban forces have staged a series of stunning attacks and now the Pakistan government seems to be saying in effect "it's our turn." Meanwhile, in Washington, recent Taliban bombings in Pakistan have … [Read more...] about Pakistan Presses Its Battle Into Taliban Stronghold
Field Of Frozen Dreams
I am a native Southern Californian, love baseball, played it as a youth and because my hometown San Diego Padres suck, don't follow it that much on television until the playoffs. Watching Friday night's game in New York with the Yankees playing the Angels I may have caught a case of pneumonia in my own home 3,000 away from home plate. Believe me, it was a lot warmer at … [Read more...] about Field Of Frozen Dreams
Ted Turner: ‘War is Obsolete’
Ted Turner regrets losing his job at Time Warner, his wife, Jane Fonda, and $7 billion of his fortune. In a Bloomberg interview out yesterday he also says we'll get out of Afghanistan: “War is obsolete...The last time someone surrendered was Japan and that was 60 years ago. The Afghans will never surrender. We will just get tired and come home. We’ve already given up on Iraq … [Read more...] about Ted Turner: ‘War is Obsolete’
COMMENT SYSTEM PROBLEMS
ATTENTION ALL TMV READERS AND COMMENTERS! There is a serious problem with our 3rd party commenting system (Disqus) in that random comments are being flagged as SPAM and are being removed. I have found those comments and I'm in the process of restoring them. Furthermore I have raised a support ticket with Disqus to get this fixed ASAP. I apologize for all of the confusion … [Read more...] about COMMENT SYSTEM PROBLEMS
The Great Performers: Fats Waller
Fats Waller was one of the greatest jazz performers and showmen of the early-mid 20th century. Here he is performing his song "This Joint Is Jumpin" And one of his most delightful songs: "Your Feets Too Big": Even though he died of double-pneumonia while on a train trip in 1943, he left a substantial recorded legacy that we can still enjoy. … [Read more...] about The Great Performers: Fats Waller
Two Cartoonists On Rush Limbaugh, the NFL and the Rams
Here are two different views from cartoonists on Rush Limbaugh, the NFL and the Rams: John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune Bill Schorr, Cagle Cartoons These cartoons are copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Two Cartoonists On Rush Limbaugh, the NFL and the Rams
How Big Is Google Anyway?
Google stock achieved some jaw-dropping numbers yesterday, up to $552 a share with profits 27 percent above this period last year. CEO Eric Schmidt crowed, "we believe the worst of the recession is behind us and now feel confident about investing heavily in our future." Today Chris Thompson brings us down to earth: [F]or all its staggering growth, Google isn't as big as it … [Read more...] about How Big Is Google Anyway?
Newt Hearts Dede
Well, I guess we can say that Newt Gingrich is no longer a conservative since he endorsed Dede Scozzafava: In a major coup for her campaign, Republican Dede Scozzafava today will pick up the endorsement of Newt Gingrich, one of the nation’s leading conservative figures and the architect of the “Republican Revolution” in the mid-1990s. “The special election for the … [Read more...] about Newt Hearts Dede
I’m Speechless About How Much Damage Obama Is Doing When It Comes To The Financial Sector
I was a big fan of Obama and felt he would be very good for the country, but I am one of the few supporters that hasn't been surprised at his lack of reforms thus far. It was obvious he was going to defend the status quo and attempt to address the country's problems through the existing political lenses. I have always thought that this would fail and at that point his "real … [Read more...] about I’m Speechless About How Much Damage Obama Is Doing When It Comes To The Financial Sector
A Former Navy Officer Stands Up For Gay Rights
You know me by now. I find that Letters to the Editor generally depict the unvarnished views of "regular" Americans, and I often use them support a particular point of view. Of course, these same letters can also express points of view that I do not agree with. I am sure that those who oppose my views can and will use those in order to support their views. Anyway, in the … [Read more...] about A Former Navy Officer Stands Up For Gay Rights
(Guest Voice) Texas Mysteries: Did ‘Perry’s Office’ Pressure Commission Chair To Drop Innocence Investigation?
Hello there, Dr. Estés here. UPDATE to the story continuing to unfold in Texas between Governor Perry and a Commission looking into facts, or lack of... surrounding a man condemned to death in Texas. A mystery within a mystery as some facts/motives surfaced by usual means, but some recently appeared from 'invisible hands.' To give clarity? Or to purposely muddy the waters? … [Read more...] about (Guest Voice) Texas Mysteries: Did ‘Perry’s Office’ Pressure Commission Chair To Drop Innocence Investigation?
My God Is More Compassionate Than Theirs
The mere mention of the Westboro Baptist Church in any form of the media is a victory for the gay-bashing anti-Semite demented hate mongers. I'm sorry but I will risk being struck by a bolt of lightning by saying the group will be protesting at a number of San Diego area churches Saturday night. Here's a blurb from their website: Since 1955, Westboro Baptist Church … [Read more...] about My God Is More Compassionate Than Theirs
Story for a Slow News Day
Really a who cares? story in the larger scheme of things, but having said that, what kind of parents (or human beings, for that matter) would report that a lighter-than-air helium balloon got loose from its moorings with their six-year-old son inside it; and let dozens of rescuers, including the Colorado Air National Guard, spend four hours chasing the balloon over a distance … [Read more...] about Story for a Slow News Day
The UNHRC Adopts the Goldstone Repoirt (Sort of)
The UNHRC has officially adopted the Goldstone report criticizing Israel and Hamas for their conduct during the Gaza war. Well, sort of -- though Goldstone's report contained criticisms of both Israel and Hamas, the UNHRC's resolution, "inexplicably", says nary a word about Hamas. Stunning, I know. Judge Goldstone apparently is displeased with this, but you can't tell me he's … [Read more...] about The UNHRC Adopts the Goldstone Repoirt (Sort of)
Health Insurers’ Self-Inflicted Wounds
If there is an emergency room for lobbyists, the gunslingers for America's health insurance giants need treatment for shooting themselves in the foot when they went on the attack this week against the Senate Finance Committee's bill. Their coming out of the weeds has drawn fire, first from the White House ("everyone recognizes their motives: profits") and now Nancy Pelosi as … [Read more...] about Health Insurers’ Self-Inflicted Wounds
Bush’s Doctrine of Preemptive Attack About to Be Changed?
I have always believed that if there is a clear and present danger to the security of the United States or an imminent attack, our country has every right to launch a preemptive military strike against the potential source of such a threat. Regrettable, such a valid doctrine, in my opinion, was adulterated by the previous administration. Early in his … [Read more...] about Bush’s Doctrine of Preemptive Attack About to Be Changed?
The War Against Dede
Friday's Wall Street Journal reports on how Tea-Party conservatives are successfully trying to damage a moderate Republican's shot at a vacant Congressional seat in Upstate New York that has long been a Republican seat. The Republican in question is Dede Scozzafava, a Republican State Assemblywoman who is running to suceed John McHugh, a Republican congressman that was tapped … [Read more...] about The War Against Dede
Brutal Queens Gay Hate Beating Crime Caught On Tape
A major story is breaking on the East Coast in New York City -- a brutal gay beating hate crime that was caught on video tape. The victim, 49-year-old Jack Price, crawled to his apartment and managed to call police and identify his attackers before being rushed to a hospital where he is reportedly in a medically induced coma with multiple serious injuries. Here is the AP … [Read more...] about Brutal Queens Gay Hate Beating Crime Caught On Tape
Pakistan Army and Terrorism
Paresh Nath, The Khaleej Times, UAE This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Pakistan Army and Terrorism
Conservatives Who Don’t Cut Taxes
Look to Britain, per David Brooks. Where the Tories are headed is all very consistent with Barry Goldwater, who advised nearly a half-century ago, in The Conscience of a Conservative, that conservatives' first priority on fiscal matters is fiscal soundness; that tax cuts should only be considered after spending is controlled. (For Goldwater's exact words, reference pages … [Read more...] about Conservatives Who Don’t Cut Taxes