Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Health Care Frankenstein
Hamas Seeks New Doctrine after Gaza War Failures (Guest Voice)
Hamas Seeks New Doctrine after Gaza War Failures by Jonathan Spyer Hamas has undertaken a major process of examination and investigation into its deeply flawed performance in the course of Operation Cast Lead, sources say. The review process is aimed at developing a new doctrine for Hamas to enable it to achieve its ambition of rivaling Hizbullah in its abilities. It … [Read more...] about Hamas Seeks New Doctrine after Gaza War Failures (Guest Voice)
Snowe Tells Baucus, No Deal
As my brother would say, What a tool. He really thought he could get Republican support if he only gave up enough, ceded enough ground, mollified and appeased just a little more. Good going, Max. You jettisoned the public option to get the support of so-called "moderate" Republicans, and now you're left with nothing. … [Read more...] about Snowe Tells Baucus, No Deal
Enough’s Enough America
There comes a time in history when an adult enters the fray of uncivil discourse, shakes America by her broad shoulders, and admonishes everyone that enough is enough. I'm uncertain whether former President Jimmy Carter is that heroic adult. Carter in an interview Tuesday and later in an address to his own forum said Rep. Joe Wilson's "You lie" outburst to President Barack … [Read more...] about Enough’s Enough America
Frank Rich on Obama’s “Squandered Summer”
From Sunday's op-ed: In the meantime, a certain damage has been done -- to Obama and to the country. The inmates took over the asylum, trivializing and poisoning the national discourse while the president bided his time. The lies that Obama called out so strongly in his speech — from "death panels" to "government takeover" -- ran amok. So did all the other incendiary faux … [Read more...] about Frank Rich on Obama’s “Squandered Summer”
Baucus Plan Looks Promising
Obviously at this point with the need to reconcile the various proposals we do not know what the final form will be for the Baucus proposal (America’s Healthy Future Act). But from the details contained in his announcement and outlined in this press release my preliminary reaction is positive. It looks to be a balanced approach which works to solve the current problems without … [Read more...] about Baucus Plan Looks Promising
Hey, Max Baucus, What’s the Point?
That's right, what's the point of Sen. Max Baucus's health-care reform proposal? Is it to win bipartisan support? Yes, probably, given that Baucus all along has been trying to work with the few Republicans who have shown a slight (if hollow) interest in reform -- namely, the GOP members of the Gang of Six. Not surprisingly, though, the Republicans in question, notably Sens. … [Read more...] about Hey, Max Baucus, What’s the Point?
The Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Released—Tells of Torture
Muntather Zaidi, the Iraqi television correspondent who became (in)famous when he hurled his shoes at then-President Bush yelling, "This is a gift from the Iraqis! This is the farewell kiss, you dog!" was released from an Iraqi prison yesterday. Zaidi was sentenced to three years in prison, but his sentence was later shortened to one year and then the judiciary ordered him … [Read more...] about The Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Released—Tells of Torture
Quote of the Day: Rick Santorum, Health Care And Budget Reconciliation
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Dick Polman on apparent Presidential candidate wannabe Republican Rick Santorum: Speaking of Santorum, he has voiced the worst hypocrisy of the week (so far). In a conference call with reporters yesterday, sponsored by the Republican party, the ex-Pennsylvania senator said it would be an "abomination" for the Senate Democratic … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Rick Santorum, Health Care And Budget Reconciliation
Japan’s New Government Wants New Baby Boom
Japan is facing a demographic crisis - and Japan's new government is hoping for a baby boom. Here's an AFP report: … [Read more...] about Japan’s New Government Wants New Baby Boom
Is The GOP’s Internal Battle Between “The Grassroots” and “The Elites?”
Accurate or not? Here's John Henke's take. … [Read more...] about Is The GOP’s Internal Battle Between “The Grassroots” and “The Elites?”
Obama, Democrats and Health Care Reform
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ACORN Cracked And Roasted?
I had a couple of family members work for ACORN several years ago. They both went door-to-door, made signs, etc. But they quit after a year due to "shadiness". Both of them said there were many good people working for ACORN but there always seemed to be some secrets among the local leadership and special sub-organizations that did weird "things". I never really followed up … [Read more...] about ACORN Cracked And Roasted?
World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon Announces Run Against Dodd In Connecticut (UPDATED)
For those of you who thought American politics now looks like professional wrestling, your belief may soon get a bit of validation and closure: Linda McMahon, CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. has quit her post to devote her time a campaign aimed at getting the Republican nomination and running against Democratic Senator Chris Dodd: Linda McMahon, the chief … [Read more...] about World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon Announces Run Against Dodd In Connecticut (UPDATED)
The Politics We Don’t Expect
I despise news reports that mention how a particular vote was "almost exclusively along party lines," but then fail to list the exceptions. Take, for instance, the over-reported "Joe Wilson slap-on-the-wrist" story. I had to dig through multiple reports like this one, before I finally found this one (and to be fair, this one and this one) listing the exceptions, i.e., the … [Read more...] about The Politics We Don’t Expect
Late Night Roundup
Here is some "simple arithmetic" about projected health care costs from the Kaiser Family Foundation: … [Read more...] about Late Night Roundup
Where Have Conservatives Been All These Years?
Judging from the reaction on the right to the preview of what's in former Bush speechwriter Matt Latimer's new book, they all have been terribly disappointed with Dubya for years now, and Latimer's book is just a sad and sorry confirmation of what they have all known for such a long time. … [Read more...] about Where Have Conservatives Been All These Years?
Internet Empowers Elites or Joe Public?
I'm surprised to read that Pew finds the Internet has actually shifted more power to the educated, well-to-do citizens already engaged in the political process: In a survey conducted in late August 2008, Pew found that only 8 percent of people with a household income of less than $20,000 had participated in two or more online political activities—emailing their … [Read more...] about Internet Empowers Elites or Joe Public?
When Should a Thousand Words Give Way to Silence (Guest Voice)
When Should “a Thousand Words” Give Way to Silence? by Michael Reagan On August 14 a young Marine Lance Corporal, Joshua Bernard, was struck by a Taliban-fired RPG during an ambush while on patrol in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. This American hero suffered severe leg wounds and eventually succumbed to his injuries on a field hospital operating table. According to … [Read more...] about When Should a Thousand Words Give Way to Silence (Guest Voice)
I Want My America Back
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about I Want My America Back