The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a report today on the effects we can expect that global climate change will have on the United States. Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States draws material from 13 US government science agencies. Ten key findings: Global warming is unequivocal and primarily human-induced Climate changes are … [Read more...] about On the Big New NOAA Global Climate Change Report
The Vile Hypocrisy and Cynicism of Neocons on Iran
Matthew Cooper notes the continuing "neocon buffoonery" around Iran and Pres. Obama's response to the unrest there: … [Read more...] about The Vile Hypocrisy and Cynicism of Neocons on Iran
Robert Fisk Reports From Iran
He's been driving all around Tehran with no interference, and seeing extraordinary scenes. Here are some snips: … [Read more...] about Robert Fisk Reports From Iran
OBAMA FATIGUE
After five months in office, his whirlwind presidency is taking a toll on the President in more ways than one. Worrying about the economy "keeps me awake at night," he told an interviewer yesterday. At the same time, signs of Obama Fatigue are showing up among his own party in Congress over the massive muddle of health care reform. His tireless cheer-leading has failed … [Read more...] about OBAMA FATIGUE
Have You Read a Good Passport Lately?
On long international flights, after I have exhausted my regular reading material, I sometimes resort to reading my U.S. passport. I have one of those “old” passports, the ones without the “sensitive electronics,” but also without much interesting reading material. Thus, I have by now pretty much memorized the gallant laissez-passer admonishment by our State … [Read more...] about Have You Read a Good Passport Lately?
A Time To Play, A Time To Shut Up
Most high school graduation ceremonies are behind us now but they're still fuming over the one held Friday in the Bonny Eagle school district in Portland, Maine. Diplomas for two graduates were upheld because of excessive celebration in the eyes of the school superintendent. One grad blew kisses to his mother and the other accused of inflating and releasing a rubber duck and … [Read more...] about A Time To Play, A Time To Shut Up
Fire David Letterman Rally Becomes Medley Of Hate
So what if David Letterman apologized to Sarah Palin and if she did accept his apology? Apology, aschmology...in American politics, some people can't turn down a chance for some good 'ol, fashioned hate. Who could pass up chance to chance to attend a bona fide, "Fire David Letterman" rally right after he apologized and Palin accepted his apology? Apparently hundreds of … [Read more...] about Fire David Letterman Rally Becomes Medley Of Hate
HERE WE GO AGAIN
U.S. Senator John Ensign of Nevada recently admitted to an extramarital affair. We have gone through this many times before with other elected figures under different personal circumstances, including the failed impeachment of President Clinton. Some people who have inherited the faulty combination of prurient and puritan genes are getting themselves all worked up in a tizzy … [Read more...] about HERE WE GO AGAIN
Quote of the Day: Joe Klein on John McCain on Iran
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!