North Korean's Supreme Nutjob has 'pardoned' the two journalists they have been holding captive and they will be on the way home soon. Obviously this is good news but I'm not sure we really need to celebrate too much over what former President Clinton may or may not have done. The fact is that North Korea in effect kidnapped these two innocent women, held them hostage and … [Read more...] about North Korea ‘Pardons’ Two Journalists
Clunker Program Toys With Our Weakness
I was watching video clips of Republican congressmen criticizing the ever-popular "cars for clunkers" program and it got me thinking. Here is one scenario: If there is anything Americans love most, it's their cars and bargaining a good deal buying one. The government's auto stimulus program plays right into that emotional bonding by offering up to $4,500 credit for trading … [Read more...] about Clunker Program Toys With Our Weakness
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolffe?
Politico reports that Richard Wolffe will not be doing political analysis on Countdown, in Keith Olbermann's words, "until we can clarify what else he is doing." … [Read more...] about Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolffe?
Alert the Media
Since you all never seem to be able to get enough of me and my endless supply of wit, I'll be the guest on The Ed Morrissey show today, starting shortly at 3 pm ET. Just follow the link and be sure to register for a free user account at uStream if you don't have one already if you want to chat. After that, at 4 pm ET, I'll be cohosting as usual at Betty Jo Tucker's Movie … [Read more...] about Alert the Media
We Have Elected The Legion Of Doom
Curse that Lex Luthor, dreaded leader of the Legion Of Doom. We have been duped into electing two of his most powerful villains to the Office of the Presidency: Joker The Black (aka President Barack H. Obama) and Bushitler (aka former President George W. Bush). Oh you dastardly man Lex Luthor. The cunning, the scheming, the twisted plots within plots that you conceived to … [Read more...] about We Have Elected The Legion Of Doom
The White House Fights Back Against the Right’s Lies and Disinformation
Linda Douglass, the White House communications director for health care reform, gives the facts in response to the current GOP dirty war against Pres. Obama's health care reform package. … [Read more...] about The White House Fights Back Against the Right’s Lies and Disinformation
Has Tide Shifted For Cash For Clunkers Senate Vote?
Has the tide shifted in the upcoming Senate vote for Cash For Clunkers? There are now rumblings that it has or, at the least, is starting to turn. Here's one via Reuters: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, told Reuters that the Senate may vote as early as Wednesday to approve a $2 billion extension of the popular cash-for-clunkers consumer rebate program … [Read more...] about Has Tide Shifted For Cash For Clunkers Senate Vote?
GUEST VOICE: A Wish About Invective on This Day of Obama’s Birthday — and Mine
Dear Readers, Today Joe Gandelman wrote about the ongoing issue of uncivil discourse, "Why don’t I just copy this first sentence and repaste it every week? But here goes: Just when you thought bar on American early 21st century political “debate” has fallen about as far as it can go, you’re wrong...." In that exact vein, here is a Guest Voice by Elijah Sweete, a lawyer of … [Read more...] about GUEST VOICE: A Wish About Invective on This Day of Obama’s Birthday — and Mine
The New GI Bill Is Now in Effect
As a Vietnam War era veteran, I received most of my higher education using the ("old") G.I. Bill---with extensions---and with the help of other military educational programs and assistance. So, on Monday, I was delighted to hear President Obama welcome the extension of GI Bill education benefits to our post-9/11 veterans with these words: While so many were reaching … [Read more...] about The New GI Bill Is Now in Effect
Sarah Palin Divorce Denial and Salmon
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Divorce Denial and Salmon
Yet Another Sign Of Lowering The Bar On American Political “Debate”
Why don't I just copy this first sentence and repaste it every week? But here goes: Just when you thought bar on American early 21st century political "debate" has fallen about as far as it can go, you're wrong. Read this about where we are in terms of discussing serious issues. There's even a guide for those who want to drown out the discussion and "polarize" -- but that … [Read more...] about Yet Another Sign Of Lowering The Bar On American Political “Debate”
Will Christie Whitman be Heard?
With her pleas for a more moderate, more mainstream GOP, Christine Todd Whitman has long been one of my favorite Republican voices -- and she's at it again, according to a report from Chris Cillizza late yesterday. Case in point: Whitman criticizes her party for their recent debate over Obama's "cap and trade" energy policy, noting that the Republican attacks centered on … [Read more...] about Will Christie Whitman be Heard?
Creative Revenge On A Philanderer
Some women got revenge on a philanderer. No, this isn't quite as winceworthy as the story of John and Lorena Bobbit, no matter how you slice it. But be forewarned: you may be glued to your computer if you GO TO THIS LINK (adult material). … [Read more...] about Creative Revenge On A Philanderer
Is Iran’s Theocracy Imploding?
Is Iran's theocracy imploding? Jamsheed Choksy -- Professor of Iranian Studies and former Director of the Middle Eastern Studies Program at Indiana University, and a member of the US National Council on the Humanities at the National Endowment for the Humanities -- makes the case that it is in this MUST READ on RealClearWorld. Here's a small part of the beginning: Swept … [Read more...] about Is Iran’s Theocracy Imploding?
Cash for Clunkers
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Cash for Clunkers
Should Washington Be Looking To The States For Health Care?
That's the point being brought up by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty in a recent op-ed, as brought to us by my radio partner in crime, the Lady Logician. For reasons which we'll explore below, T-Paw seems to be picking an ideal time to dip a toe into this particular pool, and will be pointing to the health care program which was set up in his home state as a way for the rest … [Read more...] about Should Washington Be Looking To The States For Health Care?
Time For A Little Honesty From Public Option Supporters (Guest Voice)
Time For A Little Honesty From Public Option Supporters by Jonathan Wells As the Senate wraps up its business and the House heads home for vacation, the debate over health care reform continues. Central to the Democrats' selling of their health care proposal is the notion that their "public option" won't lead to government takeover of health care and won't lead to the … [Read more...] about Time For A Little Honesty From Public Option Supporters (Guest Voice)
Neocons Running The NY Times?
Recently, the Weekly Standard mocked the NY Times for confessing to no fewer than seven factual errors in its remembrance of Walter Cronkite. Then yesterday, the Times' Public Editor, Clark Hoyt, devoted an entire column to exploring just how it's possible for the Paper of Record to make seven mistakes in a single article. Hoyt reports, Five editors read the article at … [Read more...] about Neocons Running The NY Times?
The President Has Birthers; The First Lady Has Leadites
Obama Foodorama's Eddie Gehman Kohan is downright giddy over the first lady's impact on food: The White House Kitchen Garden was the start of an unprecedented paradigm shift in our national conversation on children's nutrition and health, on food and agriculture, on the role of cooking and nutrition education; and it's a signpost for the Obama administration's approach to … [Read more...] about The President Has Birthers; The First Lady Has Leadites
If Bill Clinton Actually Pulls This Off…
he will be a hero in my eyes for the rest of his life: … [Read more...] about If Bill Clinton Actually Pulls This Off…