I must say, I am well and truly appalled at the comments made by the Democratic National Committee's communications director: … [Read more...] about (Joe) McCarthyism at the DNC, and Andy McCarthyism at NRO
Nobel 2009: Obama a (Premature) Icon of Peace – Headlines from Europe
Shock and surprise - but not necessarily dismay - have spread across the world after the announcement that Barack Obama is to be awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The first French translation we've posted on the subject is from France's Rue 89. For the Rue 89, Pierre Haski writes in part: "We salute the intention, the bold words and perhaps mostly the man himself and … [Read more...] about Nobel 2009: Obama a (Premature) Icon of Peace – Headlines from Europe
Not So Noble Nobel Peace Prize
President Barack Obama being awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize is akin to me winning a Pulitizer Prize in journalism. Neither one of us accomplished enough to earn it. The world's most prestigious award is diminished to the level of an Academy Award nominee finishing fifth. Hey, Obama talks the talk but has failed so far to walk the walk. The Saturday Night Live spoof that … [Read more...] about Not So Noble Nobel Peace Prize
VentNation: Relax, Relate, Release!
Peeved about Obama's Peace Prize? Need to vent about Russert's veneration? Then you should visit VentNation: You can choose to do so in a variety of categories, either anonymously or using your own name, and you can even rate other users’ vents by using a slider placed next to each entry. Once you’ve published your rant, you can push it out to a range of other social networks … [Read more...] about VentNation: Relax, Relate, Release!
My Own Mixed Reaction To Obama Peace Prize
Being on the west coast sometimes means you react to news stories a little behind the curve and since others had already posted I thought I'd wait a bit to gather my own thoughts on this issue. I think most people who read my posts know that I did not vote for the President last November and while I agree with him on some subjects I have also expressed my dismay over the … [Read more...] about My Own Mixed Reaction To Obama Peace Prize
The Epitome Of Political Hypocrisy
Afghanistan Is No “Young Hamlet” Stage Play, Dr. Krauthammer
While I strongly disagree with most of Charles Krauthammer’s ideology and politics, I must admit that the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist is a brilliant journalist and probably the most influential commentator in our country. That's perhaps why I am disappointed at his latest column that appeared this morning in the Washington Post. As I have pointed out in a previous … [Read more...] about Afghanistan Is No “Young Hamlet” Stage Play, Dr. Krauthammer
VIDEO: Obama Statement On Winning 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
Here's a video of President Barack Obama's statement on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. He says he will accept the award as a "call for action:" … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Obama Statement On Winning 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Doesn’t Bring American Partisan Peace Ceasefire
The surprise news that President Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize didn't put a damper on the ongoing, nonstop 7/24 political partisan warfare in the United States -- in fact, it was akin to throwing a lit match into a big, fat puddle of gasoline. The Huffington Post has an eye-opening post HERE: conservatives reacted with outrage, anger and some … [Read more...] about Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Doesn’t Bring American Partisan Peace Ceasefire
Obama Nobel Peace Prize (Romanian Editorial Cartoon)
Pavel Constantin, Romania This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Obama Nobel Peace Prize (Romanian Editorial Cartoon)
Did Tim Russert Earn His Newseum Shrine?
So long as we're questioning awards, what do we think of NBC News donating the furniture from Tim Russert's Washington office to be reassembled for a Newseum exhibit? TVSquad plays it right down the middle: The fact that Russert was on the Newseum's board of directors might have something to do with this honor, but you can't argue with the fact that for Meet the Press … [Read more...] about Did Tim Russert Earn His Newseum Shrine?
The Freaky Friday Nobel Peace Prize
While many of my colleagues here at TMV have already chimed in on the rather "curious" choice of awarding President Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize today, I was already asked to opine on the subject elsewhere. You can find the full rundown in my "special comment" (with a hat tip to MSNBC) at Pajamas Media... Freaky Friday: Obama’s Weird Peace Prize Win. One thing not noted … [Read more...] about The Freaky Friday Nobel Peace Prize
More “Hate Crime” Follies in D.C.
Putting the lie to my recent theory that Congress can't manage to accomplish anything, the House of Representatives voted yesterday to further expand so called "hate crime" legislation to include "those committed because of a victim’s sexual orientation" which will include attacks on lesbian, gay and transgender people. Of course, in typical fashion, Democratic sponsors of the … [Read more...] about More “Hate Crime” Follies in D.C.
Videos About Obama’s 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Win
News videos are now popping up online about the surprise announcement that President Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Here are a few of them: The AP's asks if the prize will be a boost or bust: ITTN News: Reuters video with Q&A of committee addressing why he won -- getting some tough questions about what Obama has actually accomplished to … [Read more...] about Videos About Obama’s 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Win
Obama Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
Christo Komarnitski, Bulgaria This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. UPDATE: Here's a VIDEO of Obama's actual statement about winning the prize. … [Read more...] about Obama Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
Obama Wins Surprise 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
Reporters gasped when it was announced. Coverage: New York Times Washington Post Wall Street Journal Bloomberg Reuters BBC Matt Lauer, "So in some ways he wins this for not being George W. Bush..." Twitter's going crazy. The Nobel website is dying under the sudden traffic surge. UPDATE: My favorite #ReasonsBHOwonNPP: "Because the Nobel … [Read more...] about Obama Wins Surprise 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
Stunning Act Out Of Australia
Let me make it clear that I do not think this skit represents even a tiny bit of the Australian people. But I am stunned by the blatant racist nature of the skit, and even more shocked at some of the comments which either defend the act or use it to attack the US. WARNING: The skit is quite offensive. … [Read more...] about Stunning Act Out Of Australia
Southland Canceled: Is Leno Hurting NBC ?
It was announced today that NBC has canceled the police drama Southland two weeks before its scheduled Season Two premiere. The show was well received by critics and did reasonably well in the ratings for a mid season replacement during its shortened first season earlier this year. The program was seen by many as offering a very realistic view of police work as seen through … [Read more...] about Southland Canceled: Is Leno Hurting NBC ?
International Olympic Committee Goes Copyright (& Trademark) Crazy
Cory Doctorow's headline, Olympic Committee claims that photographing exterior of venues violates copyrights: I hope that the IOC is aware that it's about to show up in one of the most media-savvy towns in the world, and that trying to stop private citizens from posting "unauthorized" photos will be nothing short of a fool's errand. This sort of hostility towards Olympic fans … [Read more...] about International Olympic Committee Goes Copyright (& Trademark) Crazy
A Compromise That Could Actually Work
Yesterday, Sam Stein told us about a new compromise plan that is attracting attention because it's designed to please both progressive Democrats who want a robust public option, and conservative Democrats who want to please the insurance industry. Under this proposed plan, there would be a strong federal-level public option -- the compromise would be that individual states … [Read more...] about A Compromise That Could Actually Work