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…
Ross Douthat’s Flawed Red State-Blue State Model
Ross Douthat's red state-blue state governing model is no match for Nate Silver's reasoning abilities: … [Read more...] about Ross Douthat’s Flawed Red State-Blue State Model
McCain To Vote No On Sotomayor
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has announced he will oppose the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. McCain indicated that he felt she was too much of a judicial activist. Since he voted against her nomination to the Appeals Court in 1998 this is at least a consistent decision. What impact it will have on his re-election campaign next year is unclear. On the … [Read more...] about McCain To Vote No On Sotomayor
Birther Logic
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Rasmussen: Hey! You know what doesn’t suck? Our health care!
It's not hard to understand why some supporters of the Democratic majority are in such a hurry to push through a massive health care reform bill before everyone has a chance to weigh in and gain some consensus. Rasmussen has finished yet another round of polling which indicates that a significant majority of Americans don't really feel that we're hovering in the range of third … [Read more...] about Rasmussen: Hey! You know what doesn’t suck? Our health care!
The Original Blowhard Award
Who are the real blowhards in Congress or politics in general? You'd have to work pretty hard to beat the legacy of Godzilla. With that in mind, Cranky T-Rex brings on a new tradition of naming The Godzilla Awards for the best blowhards. The first recipient will likely not come as much of a surprise. Welcome aboard, my dino-friend. … [Read more...] about The Original Blowhard Award
GOP on Health Care Reform: We Will Delay As Long As Possible
Don't fence us in, don't give us deadlines, and for god's sake, stop acting like this is such an all-fired emergency: … [Read more...] about GOP on Health Care Reform: We Will Delay As Long As Possible