Returning to the Nov. 3 special House election in NY-23, (which I mentioned on Sunday) we find the embattled, moderate to liberal Republican candidate, Dede Scozzafava demonstrating how to lose a race in a district your party has held for more than one hundred years. When a reporter shows up to ask you about your position on some uncomfortable topics, you can respond in a … [Read more...] about How to lose an election, Dede Scozzafava style
When Did Classic Liberalism Die?
Following on the heels of yesterday's much debated column on the civil war among the Republicans, we clearly had far too many liberals feeling smug and self-satisfied to let it stand. With that in mind, I would like to present the companion piece, published today at Pajamas Media, titled, "The Modern Left Abandons Classic Liberalism." In this piece I take a look at some of the … [Read more...] about When Did Classic Liberalism Die?
Mom And Dad Are Verbs
I am not a huge fan of Dr. Laura but she does come on one of the radio stations I listen to and today she made a comment that prompted some thinking for me. One of her callers was asking how to resolve an issue she was having with her 17 year old son. At the time her son was born the caller was, in her own words, 'not exactly the most responsible person' and the father was … [Read more...] about Mom And Dad Are Verbs
AT&T, Google Voice, and the FCC – reconciling public good and private enterprise isn’t easy
I ran across an interesting article about AT&T and Google Voice. I received an invitation to use Google Voice, and I find it very useful. It rings several phones when my Google Voice phone number is called, allowing me to give that number to a select few whom I want to be able to contact me anywhere. The article covers a dispute between AT&T and Google, and in involves … [Read more...] about AT&T, Google Voice, and the FCC – reconciling public good and private enterprise isn’t easy
Balloon Boy
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner This cartoon is copyrighted and authorized to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Balloon Boy
That Sneaky Nancy Pelosi
She's working on beating the opposition at their own game: … [Read more...] about That Sneaky Nancy Pelosi
Jim DeMint “Takes Care of the Pennies,” Just Like the Jews
HCR: If GOP Can’t Divide and Conquer, They’ll Stage a Work Slowdown
This, folks, is why Thomas Franks called them the wrecking crew: … [Read more...] about HCR: If GOP Can’t Divide and Conquer, They’ll Stage a Work Slowdown
The plasma knife – not a lightsabre, but a surgical tool
In addition to being cool, this technology will help save lives in a difficult situation: U.S. Special Operations testing plasma knife in the field By Andrew Nusca | Oct 16, 2009 | The U.S. Special Operations Command is field-testing a plasma knife to help medics in the field save more soldiers’ lives. The plasma knife is intended to be used as a surgical tool that’s … [Read more...] about The plasma knife – not a lightsabre, but a surgical tool
Marijuana Policy Shift & Its Consequences
This morning AP reported that the Obama administration will not seek to arrest medical marijuana users and suppliers as long as they conform to state laws. The NYTimes points to the three-page memo spelling out the policy, but I'm thinking Reason's Jacob Sullum still believes there's good reason for legit distributors to worry: [T]he Drug Enforcement Administration can still … [Read more...] about Marijuana Policy Shift & Its Consequences
The Most Beautiful Song Ever Written
Couldn't get it out of my head today, so here it is: … [Read more...] about The Most Beautiful Song Ever Written
Two cheers for John Kerry!
Yes, you heard me right. Here's what Kerry had to say on CBS about relying on counterterrorism instead of counterinsurgency in Afghanistan: SENATOR JOHN KERRY: That's correct. I-- I-- I do not believe that a counterterrorism strategy all by itself without a sufficient level of counterinsurgency will work because if you don't have a presence on the ground that's effective, … [Read more...] about Two cheers for John Kerry!
Fox News
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Fox News
Democratic Operation Chaos! Time to Unite Behind … Palin?
Yes, my friends. It has been rumored on a few Democratic sites I check in on from time to time, but opportunity is slipping away before your very eyes. Rasmussen is bringing disastrous news for the Obama faithful this week in the form of a new poll. While you're all focusing your attention on what the new Democratic majority is up to, it seems that prospects for a Sarah Palin … [Read more...] about Democratic Operation Chaos! Time to Unite Behind … Palin?
Apple Testing 4G iPhone on Verizon?
When I posted kiss the iPhone goodbye I assumed that the rumors of a Verizon iPhone were just that. Rumors. And false. It looks like I may have been mistaken in my assumptions. FoneFrenzy: My sources have confirmed that Apple and Verizon have been testing a CDMA iPhone on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Yes, you read that correctly, Verizon and Apple have been testing the first 4G … [Read more...] about Apple Testing 4G iPhone on Verizon?
Quote for the Day
"We're always putting out these estimates: This is going to cost $1.042 trillion exactly. But you sort of want to add, you know, 'Your mileage may vary.' " -- Phil Ellis, senior analyst, Congressional Budget Office ------------------------- The WaPo article where I saw that quote earlier today is a fascinating read. It reminded me of a central argument of one of my … [Read more...] about Quote for the Day
Shooting The Messenger
The White House must end its fight with Fox News now. Enough already. David Gergen, White House advisor to three former presidents, said it is "risky strategy." I agree and add it's stupid and unproductive. While Fox commentators may have succeeded in tweaking President Obama's massive ego, retaliation from the Oval Office violates a very simple rule: You can't win a fight … [Read more...] about Shooting The Messenger
Bono on Obama: The World Needs America Again
I highly recommend that you not read Bono's op-ed in Saturday's Times on Obama and "Rebranding America." Actually, no, it's not that bad. It's hard to stomach Bono, I know, but his activism is admirable, particularly with respect to poverty, and he shows a welcome modesty here (false or not, I leave it to you to judge). So go check it out, if you haven't already. Here are … [Read more...] about Bono on Obama: The World Needs America Again
White House Goes to War
The knock on Barack Obama from the start was his unwillingness to go head to head--"mix it up a little," as Maureen Dowd urged during the campaign. Now, after a Nobel Peace prize, he suddenly seems to be brawling with everybody, from the health insurance industry down to Fox News. “They’re filling the airwaves with deceptive and dishonest ads," he said this weekend in … [Read more...] about White House Goes to War
A Great Article On The Fourth Catalyst Of The Financial Crisis
In my mind, there are four primary catalysts behind the causes of our financial woes. The first is governmental monetary and tax policy that provides way too much liquidity and encourages ever rising asset values. The second are the major banks that took advantage of deregulation (particularly Glass-Steagall) to create monstrous speculative enterprises backed by government … [Read more...] about A Great Article On The Fourth Catalyst Of The Financial Crisis