Both NJ.com and MSNBC report on a startling development in the tragic battle by an American father to regain custody of his son who was kidnapped to Brazil five years ago. A Brazilian judge has ruled that David Goldman should have custody of his son. However, there is just one big, ridiculous catch: David Goldman can "have custody" of his son for only six days a week, … [Read more...] about A “Ruling” in the Sean Goldman Brazil Custody Case
Revenge of the Little People
The recent incidents of domestic terror and violence have left me pondering what role, if any, the blogs, the cable bomb throwers and the media in general play in such things. Does hate speech on the air translate into hate action in the field, at least for some? Or are we talking about sick, deranged people who would have killed somebody anyway and just latched on to political … [Read more...] about Revenge of the Little People
USA: Joys Of Bus Ride In Times Of Crisis
My fascination for bus rides and backpacking/trekking has remained intact. I was delighted to learn that even among the car-loving Americans, bus travel is now becoming popular. Well, this may cause a social and economic revolution in the USA!!! People are more "loath to get into their cars." The Federal Highway Administration says Americans drove 81 billion fewer miles in … [Read more...] about USA: Joys Of Bus Ride In Times Of Crisis
The Kremlin Balanced ‘Between Two Chairs’: Iran’s and the West’s – Gazeta of Russia
Continuing with our coverage of the Iranian election crisis as it impinges upon the United States, we present this article from the boldest publication on the Russian media firmament, Gazeta. This newspaper, owned in part by former Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev - reports on events and issues that other Russian media fear to touch. According to this Gazeta editorial, … [Read more...] about The Kremlin Balanced ‘Between Two Chairs’: Iran’s and the West’s – Gazeta of Russia
Polls: Obama Honeymoon Ending But He’s Still Highly Popular
Several polls show that the honeymoon is ending for President Barack Obama but, five months into his term, he remains highly popular personally. The bride still loves the groom -- but she's now beginning to seriously question his judgment and ability to be a good provider. Even so, Republicans shouldn't be smiling: polling suggests the party is at an all time low and one … [Read more...] about Polls: Obama Honeymoon Ending But He’s Still Highly Popular
Ex-Presidents’ Flying Circus
As Bush 41 jumps from a plane to celebrate his 85th birthday, Jimmy Carter, a few months younger, parachutes into the Middle East with his own foreign policy for the Israel-Palestinian conflict, and now Bush 43 is getting into the look-at-me act. "Just because you're an old guy, you don't have to sit around drooling in the corner," the elder Bush said after landing safely in … [Read more...] about Ex-Presidents’ Flying Circus
The “Liberal Media” Fires Another One of Its Own
I blogged about the axing of Dan Froomkin's White House Watch column over at Comments from Left Field, but I noticed after publishing that the buzz is starting to pick up on this story, so I'm going to do a link roundup here. … [Read more...] about The “Liberal Media” Fires Another One of Its Own
‘Why Obama Snubbed Nigeria’: The Ghanaian Times, Ghana
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka: One of the most well known and respected people in Nigeria, Mr. Soyinka has sparked a storm of controversy by saying he would 'stone' President Obama if he visited Nigeria, because this would be a kind of stamp of approval for Nigeria's corrupt leadership. With all the global crises involving the United States that have broken out of late, one … [Read more...] about ‘Why Obama Snubbed Nigeria’: The Ghanaian Times, Ghana
Right Rhetoric: ‘You Lost Me at Hello’
And now for something that is not (directly) related to what’s going on in Iran. With the exception of a few -- Joe Scarborough and Christopher Buckley, David Brooks, Shep Smith, et. al. -- I am finding it increasingly difficult to sit down and listen to, read, or take seriously the rhetoric of the modern members of the so-called right wing of American politics and … [Read more...] about Right Rhetoric: ‘You Lost Me at Hello’
Twitter and Iran
John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Twitter and Iran
A Republican Apologizes To Michelle Obama
Just for a change of pace, a Republican is apologizing to Michelle Obama this time, instead of Rush Limbaugh. (Variety is the spice of life.) But when someone makes a comment linking the first lady with a gorilla, you just know an apology like this will follow. … [Read more...] about A Republican Apologizes To Michelle Obama
We Need Single-Payer Public Healthcare — NOW
Barbara O'Brien has a superb post explaining why relying on private insurers to provide anything like universal, affordable, accessible healthcare is a fool's game: … [Read more...] about We Need Single-Payer Public Healthcare — NOW
Economic Fears That Won’t Go Away
I find myself continually writing dour things about the U.S. economy. I can't help it. I want to see green shoots and glimmers. I want things to be stabilizing. I hanker for the return of growth and other good economic tidings sometime later this year. I want to be happy and upbeat like Ben and Timmy, the gang on Wall Street, and those analysts who are endlessly surprised and … [Read more...] about Economic Fears That Won’t Go Away
The Party Of Slow
RJ Matson, Roll Call This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about The Party Of Slow
PETA, You Ain’t Nothing But A Publicity Hound Dog
I've seen so many stupid things in my life I've grown immune to outrageous, gratuitous comments but this one by PETA pushed my alarm button where I refuse to take it in silence. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is a buzz because President Obama during another one of his endless television interviews swatted and killed a pesky fly. If it was a gymnastic event, … [Read more...] about PETA, You Ain’t Nothing But A Publicity Hound Dog
Libby Montana: EPA Ordered Cleanup and Intervention is Dramatic 180 Degree Turn in Policy
The Obama administration has a new take on the duties and budgets of the EPA, not only different, but startlingly so, from previous admins who used the stalling technique for decades to deal with citizens very real chargers re Agent Orange exposure during Nam Black Lung out of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and more Radiation exposure deaths in Utah, New Mexico, … [Read more...] about Libby Montana: EPA Ordered Cleanup and Intervention is Dramatic 180 Degree Turn in Policy
What Happens When the Neocons Meet the Theocons?
Well, they made peace in the Republican Party, putting aside their differences for the sake of electoral success, the neocons and the theocons and the paleocons and the neo-libs, and that worked fairly well for them, largely because, for a long time, the desire to win overcame the obvious differences, and because the neocons, led by Krazy Bill Kristol, and the … [Read more...] about What Happens When the Neocons Meet the Theocons?
PETA Critical Of Obama for ‘Murdering’ Fly
Every time I think they can't get nuttier..... “We support compassion for the even the smallest animals," says Bruce Friedrich, VP for Policy at PETA. “We support giving insects the benefit of the doubt." Friedrich says PETA supports "brushing flies away rather than killing them" and was disappointed that the President had gone ahead and squashed the pesky fly. … [Read more...] about PETA Critical Of Obama for ‘Murdering’ Fly
Hillary Clinton: ‘The Superstar Of Obama Cabinet’
How does one make the USA, or the world, more secure? History tells us that ultimately a nation has to fall back upon the tried and tested “civilian instruments” such as diplomacy and foreign aid. The world has seen the dangers inherent in “creeping militarisation” of US foreign policy. Lexington, in his column in The Economist, states: "Mrs (Hillary) Clinton’s success has … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton: ‘The Superstar Of Obama Cabinet’
Must-View Video: The Opposition’s Ask
If this has already been posted here and I missed it, or if you've seen it elsewhere, my apologies for the duplication. But it's entirely worth watching again. Nico provides important context, at the "12:28 AM ET" mark of his liveblog today. (Incidentally, I think that should be "12:28 PM," given the time markers on the entries just before and after it.) Note: This … [Read more...] about Must-View Video: The Opposition’s Ask