From Swampland: For two years now, John McCain has been entirely consistent on Iran: every last statement he's made--at least, those that I've seen -- has been (a) fabulously uninformed and (b) dangerously bellicose. He's still at it, apparently. There is no question that President Obama's more prudent path is the correct one right now. There is also no question that the … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Joe Klein on John McCain on Iran
Challenging Khamenei?
Scroll down Nico Pitney's live blog, until you see this entry: 2:01 AM ET -- Aslan: Rafsanjani calls "emergency" meeting of Assembly of Experts. Read it all. Sullivan cautions: Not confirmed and not clear what it could mean. But it strikes me that the regime is now clearly on the defensive. … [Read more...] about Challenging Khamenei?
Quote of The Day: Iran Election Results Pulled “Out Of Their Hats”
Our Quote of the Day comes from a MUST READ Christian Science Monitor piece titled:"Was Iran's election rigged? Here's what is known so far." Farideh Farhi of the University of Hawaii, whose decades of studying Iran has included poring over data from Iranian elections, says the result was "pulled out of a hat." Here's why. Ms. Farhi: My personal feeling is that … [Read more...] about Quote of The Day: Iran Election Results Pulled “Out Of Their Hats”
Obama the Fiscal Conservative
This breaking news story of hope and change comes to you directly from the Washington Post. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that worrying about the U.S. government's finances "keeps me awake at night" and the country needed to start planning now to tackle soaring deficits. Man. I wish we'd had a president like you a couple of months ago. Oh... wait... … [Read more...] about Obama the Fiscal Conservative
Obama vs. McCain Redux: Vote Vindicated
My dear wife and I agree: In the wake of what's still going on in Iran, the contrast between Obama's response and McCain's is one major reason we're glad we voted for the former, despite our persistent concerns about his seeming proclivity for taking and spending our money. We'll gladly give up a few of our hard-earned dollars to have a president who reacts this way ... … [Read more...] about Obama vs. McCain Redux: Vote Vindicated
Iranian Fraud
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Iranian Fraud
This Just In! Obama Swats Fly During CNBC Interview (Video)
This just in! President Barack Obama swatted a fly during a CNBC interview. Will he be blasted on one side for taking a life? Will he be blasted for not ridding the White House of mosoquitos, and termites as well and being soft on insects on the other? Stay tuned for that -- but, in the meantime, here's a piece of video every voting American needs to see: (Watch out Rush … [Read more...] about This Just In! Obama Swats Fly During CNBC Interview (Video)
U.N. Sanctions On North Korea ‘Cooked Up’ By U.S. Imperialists: Korean Central News, North Korea
Are the Russians and Chinese now the imperialist lackeys of the United States? That's the implication of this walk on the Stalinist wild side from North Korea's obsessively state-controlled media. According to this article from the Korean Central News Agency, the U.N. Security Council resolution passed last week calling for toughened sanctions against the isolated regime … [Read more...] about U.N. Sanctions On North Korea ‘Cooked Up’ By U.S. Imperialists: Korean Central News, North Korea
John Ensign, Double Standards On Both Sides ?
So the news has come out that we have another Senator who had an affair. I am certainly not going to try to excuse his actions. He's a slimeball and deserves to be called one. However I do think that we have some double standards on both sides of the political fence coming out. To make it clear, I never approve of slimeballs who have affairs, but I think that we need to draw … [Read more...] about John Ensign, Double Standards On Both Sides ?
Tougher-Than-Thou on Iran
To post-election turmoil in Tehran, Washington reaction is shaping up as a classic round of mock macho, ranging from John McCain's twittering down to Eric Cantor's schoolyard taunting of the Obama Administration. Faced with the unknowable depth, duration and consequences of opposition to Ahmadinejad's "victory," the White House is limiting itself to expressions of concern … [Read more...] about Tougher-Than-Thou on Iran
Iran Turmoil: Revolution Or Not?
Are the new and old news media to quick to feed off one another and start suggesting that the turmoil in Iran is or could become a revolution? RealClearPolitics' Kevin Sullivan in effect says: not so fast: There has been a lot of speculation around the web and in print media as to whether or not what we're witnessing in Iran this week is the beginning of something bigger. … [Read more...] about Iran Turmoil: Revolution Or Not?
Watch Out Smokers!
Smokers have it rough and it's about to get rougher. The poor souls will soon be our most oppressed minority. This week's cartoon is based on recent news regarding FDA regulation of tobacco products. … [Read more...] about Watch Out Smokers!
Are Obama’s Foes Wrong About Him?
HERE are 10 "true things" Time's Mark Halperin says Barack Obama's foes have gotten wrong. … [Read more...] about Are Obama’s Foes Wrong About Him?
Iran: Now It’s Official
Jeff Parker, Florida Today This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Iran: Now It’s Official
Obama to Extend Some Benefits to Gay Federal Workers
How surprising. A leak. Politico: Reacting to a rising tide of anger from gay and lesbian supporters at a series of slights and deferred promises, President Obama will tomorrow sign an executive order extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. The move, which mirrors the policy of many large corporations, will have an immediate effect for many workers, … [Read more...] about Obama to Extend Some Benefits to Gay Federal Workers
By Refusing Gitmo Prisoners, Germany’s Making a Big Mistake: Die Zeit, Germany
Former Guantanamo detainees - all Uighurs from China - now residing in Bermuda With its 'petulant' attitude toward accepting Guantanamo detainees who are presumed innocent, is German Chancellor Merkel missing a golden opportunity to get into President Obama's good graces? For Germany's Die Zeit, Martin Klingst writes in part: "With a bit of goodwill from the … [Read more...] about By Refusing Gitmo Prisoners, Germany’s Making a Big Mistake: Die Zeit, Germany
Twitterverse Tries To Confuse Iranian Censors
UPDATE: In comments, Twitter is down for maintenance. 1:30 am in Iran, they delayed to minimize the impact there. ++++++++++++++++ Both CNN and Reuters are reporting that the Obama administration asked Twitter to delay going down for scheduled maintenance last night to ensure Iranians could continue using the service to communicate to each other and the outside world. … [Read more...] about Twitterverse Tries To Confuse Iranian Censors
Obama’s Plan For Gay Rights
Check it out. Following up on this morning's post, it looks like a perfect storm is brewing. … [Read more...] about Obama’s Plan For Gay Rights
‘I Pray for the Greatness of the Iranian People’
Per Views from the Occident, via Sullivan, the following point -- made near the end of a statement from Grand Ayatullah Husayn (Hossein) 'Ali Montazeri -- is remarkable, given both its source and its alignment with what I've always understood to be a core value of our founding fathers: A legitimate state must respect all points of view. If you think that point resonates, … [Read more...] about ‘I Pray for the Greatness of the Iranian People’
David Letterman Apology, Bristol Palin: How To Create A Whore (In Some Minds)
I thought the time had passed when emotionally vulnerable young women were called out and excoriated by men... for having loved a man-- and become pregnant with new life.... and without having first stood before a someone who said words that sealed under the laws of the state, what is called marriage contract. I haven’t commented on Bristol Palin and her mother Governor … [Read more...] about David Letterman Apology, Bristol Palin: How To Create A Whore (In Some Minds)