Frederick Deligne, Nice-Matin, France This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Hallowindows
Tom Menino’s Last Hurrah (Guest Voice)
BOSTON -- Mayor Tom Menino looks around the elevator and reaches instinctively for the hand of the only person in the car he's never met. "Where are you from?" he asks the young man. "Somerville," the young man replies. The mayor almost recoils. "Somerville!" he exclaims with a dismissive wave -- there are no votes for him in Somerville -- and then says … [Read more...] about Tom Menino’s Last Hurrah (Guest Voice)
The Surge Worked; “We” Won the War
"We" is the United States. We won the war. The surge worked. The naysayers were all wrong; thanks to U.S. military might, Iraqis (see them? Shiny, happy Iraqis!) have been liberated from death, destruction, grief, and sorrow. … [Read more...] about The Surge Worked; “We” Won the War
Newt Gingrich Might Throw His Hat (and Tweet?) into 2012 Republican Nomination Race
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich -- who has made noises about running for President before but did not go ahead with it -- sounds as if he really intends to throw his hat (and presumably his prolific Twitter feed) into the 2012 Presidential nomination race. The Politics Daily caught this latest delicious political item -- a comment Gingrich made on CSPAN: Callista … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich Might Throw His Hat (and Tweet?) into 2012 Republican Nomination Race
Take A Look
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Sully and the Pilots Who Lost Minneapolis
The journalism gods turned prankish Friday. As Chesley Sullenberger was taping a PBS News Hour interview about how he how saved 155 lives by landing safely in the Hudson River last January, two other pilots were overshooting Minneapolis by 150 miles. The incident recalled an old standup routine in which Bob Newhart comes on the intercom as a clueless cockpit voice to ask, … [Read more...] about Sully and the Pilots Who Lost Minneapolis
Fan Remake: Star Wars Uncut
While George Lucas may or may not be preparing to unleash another Star Wars trilogy on us, this time in stereoscopic 3D, some of his most re-creative fans had their work included in a fun Star Wars Uncut trailer out this week. Launched in July, the project aims to complete a full user-generated version of the original, dubbed Star Wars: A New Hope. This "biggest fan … [Read more...] about Fan Remake: Star Wars Uncut
Democrats Increasingly Optimistic About Public Option In Health Care Reform
The public option is dead. Long live the public option. That's the situation now prevailing on a key sticking point in health care reform. GOPers hate the public option because they say it would symbolize the Obama administration's encroachment into the private sector and be a huge step into socialized medicine. Democrats are split, with some progressives nearly making … [Read more...] about Democrats Increasingly Optimistic About Public Option In Health Care Reform
The Walking-Dead Suicide Bombers: Twin Truck Bombings In Baghdad Kill Over 100 Persons Today
Just talking myself through the news of the day. Again. the way one does in a trauma/ triage situ. Most minds dont follow a straight path when learning the news. They veer into old memories. They look for patterns. They try to understand, so they can see, what can be done to help. Today, I'm saying to myself... Don't go numb like it's the farm report, pork bellies … [Read more...] about The Walking-Dead Suicide Bombers: Twin Truck Bombings In Baghdad Kill Over 100 Persons Today
CNN’s Lou Dobbs To Fox News? (The Sequel)
As we noted two weeks ago, there has been considerable speculation that CNN's Lou Dobbs is seeking to jump ship to Fox Business News -- speculation that increased after he met with Fox News chief Roger Ailes. The latest development: Not if Fox's Geraldo Rivera has anything to do about it. Geraldo even reportedly called Ailes who he says assured him it ain't gonna happen … [Read more...] about CNN’s Lou Dobbs To Fox News? (The Sequel)
The Year 2009 Claims Another Life
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Can Someone Explain This Math?
Goldman Sachs bonus pool estimated at $725,000 per employee This week, business reporters told us that Goldman Sachs 2009 third quarter profits swelled, compared with 2008, to an estimated $3.19 billion. The bonus pool stands at $16.7 billion, and, by the end of the year, it could hit $23 billion, according to reports. However, Goldman reported first quarter profits (net … [Read more...] about Can Someone Explain This Math?
Dithering on Afghanistan
Mike Keefe, The Denver Post This cartoon is copyrighted and authorized to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Dithering on Afghanistan
60 Lashes For Female Reporter Doing WHAT?
A Saudi Arabian court sentenced a female journalist to 60 lashes because she worked for a television station that aired the sexual confessions of a Saudi man, she and her attorney said today. The Reuters news agency said the woman, who requested only her first name used, was unaware her Lebanese Broadcasting Corp. did not have proper authorization to operate in the Islamic … [Read more...] about 60 Lashes For Female Reporter Doing WHAT?
Country Wisdom: White House vs. Fox
Campaign attacks on Barack Obama and his crew as latte-drinking elitists are finally coming into play in their war of words with Rupert Murdoch's rough-and-ready outback minions. Any country boy could have told them a basic rule of rural life: Never get into a contest with a skunk. Now, the Administration is finding itself befouled by controversy as an ABC correspondent … [Read more...] about Country Wisdom: White House vs. Fox
Halloween at Dick Cheney’s
Bill Schorr, Cagle Cartoons This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Halloween at Dick Cheney’s
Obama Declares National H1N1 Swine Flu National “Emergency”
It's now official and in a stage beyond just warnings: President Barack Obama has declared swine flu a national emergency: President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation declaring swine flu a national emergency, the White House said Saturday. "In keeping with the administration's proactive approach to H1N1 Flu, President Obama last night signed a proclamation … [Read more...] about Obama Declares National H1N1 Swine Flu National “Emergency”
Saturday Radio: Constitutions and 3rd Party Poopers
Join us again today, Saturday Oct. 24, at 1 pm Eastern time on Mid Stream Radio, where Cindy and I will field questions on the current "ridiculous" constitutionality flap, the special elections in New York and New Jersey, along with anything else that crosses our minds. Call in with your own thoughts at (646) 595-3963, or join in the online chat if you're registered (for free!) … [Read more...] about Saturday Radio: Constitutions and 3rd Party Poopers
A quote for these days of record executive bonuses for corporate welfare kings…
The wages of sin are unreported. -Unknown --- Cross-posted between Random Fate and The Moderate Voice. --- Technorati : quotes Del.icio.us : quotes Zooomr : quotes Flickr : quotes … [Read more...] about A quote for these days of record executive bonuses for corporate welfare kings…
Trusting (But Not Registering) Republican
When I received my daily polling update from Rasmussen this weekend I'll admit that I was in for a surprise. The polling agency went back to the well with their periodic series of questions as to which party Americans trust more on the top ten issues of the day. You wouldn't be able to tell from a lot of the media circus we watch on a daily basis, but the Republicans actually … [Read more...] about Trusting (But Not Registering) Republican