Our political Quote of the Day comes in the form of You Tube of Joe Scarborough, whose comments here say it all: Am I permitted to say to Joe: "Ditto"? … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Joe Scarborough on Conservatives Cheering Chicago Losing The Olympics
Letterman Again Addresses Scandal: Apologizes to Wife On Show
CBS's late night comedy star David Letterman has continued the apologies he began last week: Letterman is continuing to use his late night talk show as a platform to discuss how he "has his work cut out for him" in dealing with the fallout from his on-air confession that he was the alleged victim of extortion. Joe Halderman, 51, an Emmy-award-winning producer for CBS … [Read more...] about Letterman Again Addresses Scandal: Apologizes to Wife On Show
Just When You Thought it Couldn’t Get Any More Strange
This just in, courtesy of Lady Logician. Not News: Republicans want Charlie Rangel to step down. Kind of News: Democrats want Charlie Rangel to step down. Worthy of Onion News: People actually think Charlie Rangel would step down. Congressional Republicans are again demanding that Congressman Charles Rangel step down as chairman of the House tax writing committee, … [Read more...] about Just When You Thought it Couldn’t Get Any More Strange
FTC Will Fine Bloggers, Advertisers up to $16,000 for Not Disclosing Freebies
The FTC published final guidelines governing endorsements, and testimonials today: The revised Guides also add new examples to illustrate the long standing principle that “material connections” (sometimes payments or free products) between advertisers and endorsers – connections that consumers would not expect – must be disclosed. These examples address what constitutes an … [Read more...] about FTC Will Fine Bloggers, Advertisers up to $16,000 for Not Disclosing Freebies
IF I was Michael Steele…
This morning, Politico posted an article concerning a closed door meeting between RNC Chair Michael Steele and the Congressional Republican leadership. According to the story, Steele was told to stay out of policy matters and focus on winning elections in contested seats across the country. I am not a Michael Steele apologist by any stretch of the imagination. I have used … [Read more...] about IF I was Michael Steele…
Ahmadinejad is the New Saddam: Arab Times, Kuwait
There seems to be an emerging trend in the Muslim world, in which all leaders regarded as despots are called 'worse than Saddam', 'as bad as Saddam', or the 'new Saddam.' Yesterday we posted 'Muammar Qaddafi is No Better than Saddam,' from the newspaper Sotal Iraq. Today, from Kuwait's Arab Times, we have this article that warns about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad … [Read more...] about Ahmadinejad is the New Saddam: Arab Times, Kuwait
The Military Way
It was with a good bit of disappointment that I read my friend Ed Morrissey's take over at Hot Air on the decision by Gen McChrystal to give a speech on war strategy in London last week. Of course, to the best of my reccolection, Ed hasn't served in uniform, so he may not be as familiar with the Military way as those of us who have been there. McChrystal may not know the … [Read more...] about The Military Way
Blogger “Spammed” by Polanski Associate: Polanski Defended With A Little Help From His Hollywood Friends
And so it continues. If you thought some in Hollywood's defense of Roman Polanski for raping a 13 year old girl hit rock bottom when Whoppie Goldberg seemingly decided to redefine the meaning of rape -- a statement so dismaying that it sparked pointed SNL bit -- it has now sunk to another level....in the blogosphere. An associate producer of the highly touted Polanski … [Read more...] about Blogger “Spammed” by Polanski Associate: Polanski Defended With A Little Help From His Hollywood Friends
Lindsey Graham Blasts Glenn Beck
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Sen. John McCain's, has blasted Glenn Beck. First, on Fox: And then on CNN, former Dick Cheney advisor Mary Matalin responds (claiming Beck is actually nonpartisan) to Graham's comments -- as does her husband, Democratic strategist warhorse James Carville (who does not mince words): Beck is now one of the hottest political … [Read more...] about Lindsey Graham Blasts Glenn Beck
First Monday In October
For those who are not aware, the first Monday in October is the traditional opening day for the new session of the United States Supreme Court. While not all of the cases are going to be groundbreaking we are likely to see a few major decisions between now and the closing of the session in June or July of 2010. Although Justice Sotomayor is sitting for her first full session … [Read more...] about First Monday In October
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
A little over a year ago, William K. Wolfrum wrote a blog post titled "Jesus Christ Quits Christianity After Viewing Republican Platform." As it turned out, Wolfrum's readers loved it, and now it's making an encore appearance at Talking Points Memo. (Hat tip, Alan Colmes.) … [Read more...] about Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
OBAMA’S ONLY PRIORITY: GET RE-ELECTED
As the Obama Administration has rolled out its proposals and priorities, I have questioned them in numerous TMV postings. However, I am still willing to give his Administration four years before passing final judgment. But if the first 9 months are a blueprint for the balance of his term, I do not expect any major edifices or landmarks in U.S. history to emerge. I am not … [Read more...] about OBAMA’S ONLY PRIORITY: GET RE-ELECTED
Needless To Say
I came across this E.B. White quote in a magazine, and decided it was too wonderful to keep to myself. White wrote it in response to a reader: … [Read more...] about Needless To Say
When Caution Takes Courage (Guest Voice)
WASHINGTON -- At a White House dinner with a group of historians at the beginning of the summer, Robert Dallek, a shrewd student of both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, offered a chilling comment to President Obama. "In my judgment," he recalls saying, "war kills off great reform movements." The American record is pretty clear: World War I brought the … [Read more...] about When Caution Takes Courage (Guest Voice)
High Standards
Eric Allie, Caglecartoons.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about High Standards
Muammar Qaddafi is No Better than Saddam: Sotal Iraq, Iraq
Libyan Despot Muammar Qaddafi succeeded in amusing and ticking off quite a few people last week with his rambling speech at the United Nations, which he made, according to him, not due to his role as dictator of Libya or president of the U.N. Security Council [yes - Qaddafi presently holds the rotating presidency of that body], but in his capacity as African Union chairman. … [Read more...] about Muammar Qaddafi is No Better than Saddam: Sotal Iraq, Iraq
WHY THE DELAY FOR PROPOSED HEALTHCARE EFFECTIVENESS??
A number of independent news sources and commentators have noted that many of the healthcare reform provisions in the proposed Congressional legislation might not become effective until 2013. If true, that would be extremely strange, illogical and politically dangerous for Democrats. Republicans and other opponents of healthcare reforms have succeeded this year in … [Read more...] about WHY THE DELAY FOR PROPOSED HEALTHCARE EFFECTIVENESS??
Obama’s misleading scare tactics
Last month, I gave the President a hard time for denouncing GOP scare tactics, while relying on his scary stories to build support for his healthcare plan. On Monday, ABC's Jake Tapper pointed out that the President's scary stories were "not quite accurate" or, in plain English, completely misleading. First up, there's the man who died when his insurance company cut off his … [Read more...] about Obama’s misleading scare tactics
Sunday Football: NFL Rule Changes Coming?
With Sunday football back upon us, it's a good time to ask about the potential for more rules changes being considered currently by the NFL. The rules in the NFL change only at a glacial pace which is generally a good thing. You don't want to mess too much with a winning formula. But they do change on occasion. Some have been minor tweaks with varying levels of success. A few … [Read more...] about Sunday Football: NFL Rule Changes Coming?
Is Intellectually Serious Conservatism Dead?
There's lots of pundit chatter on the topic these days... Steven F. Hayward remembers William F. Buckley Jr. and wonders is conservatism brain-dead? Today...the conservative movement has been thrown off balance, with the populists dominating and the intellectuals retreating and struggling to come up with new ideas. The leading conservative figures of our time are now drawn … [Read more...] about Is Intellectually Serious Conservatism Dead?