An Old Soldier Takes A Trip To The Past By George Stantis I am 83 years old, and I've taken lots of trips. But this one would take me back nearly 65 years. Like a child, my emotions were already asking: ''Are we there yet?'' I was on my way to Washington, D.C., to see the national memorial dedicated to those who served in World War II. Already, it was bringing … [Read more...] about An Old Soldier Takes A Trip To The Past (Guest Voice)
Remember Those Who Have Served And Fallen
The most groundbreaking part of my journey from the far, far vocal left to the center-left is my attitude toward our American soldiers. Where I once railed against our soldiers in blind, unfocused fury (which still bothers me to this day), I now deeply respect their service to our country. And when I think of those who paid the ultimate cost, it makes me think about how they … [Read more...] about Remember Those Who Have Served And Fallen
Hyping the divide in the GOP
"Split threatens to rupture Republican ranks: Conservative vs. moderate divide plays out across the airwaves on Sunday." Such was the oh-so-dramatic headline of an AP article at MSNBC yesterday. And, fine, Sunday was indeed a big day for the so-called moderates of the Republican Party, with both Colin Powell (on CBS) and Tom Ridge (on CNN) taking to the cable news circuit to … [Read more...] about Hyping the divide in the GOP
Memorial to the Soldier
If you plan on taking a moment at 3 pm local time today to reflect on the veterans who have sacrificed for our nation, you probably already know of some service members who have fought to protect our country. But in case you don't, or if you would like another one, I'll provide you with a brief story of a hero... my father, Roger. He's been dead for more than a quarter of a … [Read more...] about Memorial to the Soldier
Murder In Vienna: Indian Punjab Burns
A major clash has broken out between Sikh groups in India following the murder of a Sikh preacher, Dera Sachh Khand leader Sant Ram Nand (56), in Vienna. Four trains have been set on fire and several Indian towns in Punjab and Haryana have witnessed violence and damage to property by rioters. (Meanwhile reports from London say that a Sikh temple there has been set on fire. … [Read more...] about Murder In Vienna: Indian Punjab Burns
Five U.S. Presidencies is Too Long for Mubarak: Al Araby, Egypt
A visit by an American president to another country has a tendency to whip up numerous passions in the local press. Many times these passions involve comparisons between the United States and the country in question. In the run-up to President Obama's planned address to the Islamic world from Cairo on June 4, this is an especially rich time to capture some of these comparisons … [Read more...] about Five U.S. Presidencies is Too Long for Mubarak: Al Araby, Egypt
US & Britain: On Selling Sex Online
America is America and Britain is Britain and the twain shall never meet (with apologies to Kipling). The latest instance shows how the two countries differ, at least in their approach to sex, while reacting to the ads placed in the classifieds website Craigslist. Well, the US is certainly more short-tempered when it comes to selling sex online, reports The Times. "Last … [Read more...] about US & Britain: On Selling Sex Online
North Korea Weapons Test
Word breaking tonight that North Korea has tested a nuclear weapon. I doubt President Obama was feeling the need for another iron in the fire, but here it is. … [Read more...] about North Korea Weapons Test
Congressman Takes FBI Director to Task for Parroting Marijuana “Gateway Drug” Theory
During a Congressional Hearing that was held last Wednesday, FBI Director Robert Mueller defended the Federal Government's marijuana laws, trumpeting the familiar "Gateway Drug" Theory that has been a staple among the line of excuses uttered by Drug War Defenders for more than half a century. At least one congressman, however, wasn't going to let him peddle this tired refrain … [Read more...] about Congressman Takes FBI Director to Task for Parroting Marijuana “Gateway Drug” Theory
Who You Gonna Trust?
If you wanted to know what interrogation methods work best to get reliable, accurate information and actionable intelligence from hardened terrorists and others suspected of having such knowledge, whose advice would you trust more? A former vice-president with five draft deferments and no experience actually interrogating anyone? Or a former criminal investigator and senior … [Read more...] about Who You Gonna Trust?
Should we now go with the bat excrement?
Cross-posted between Random Fate and The Moderate Voice. Embed code directly from the Dilbert web site. Technorati : Dilbert, economy, humor Del.icio.us : Dilbert, economy, humor Zooomr : Dilbert, economy, humor Flickr : Dilbert, economy, humor … [Read more...] about Should we now go with the bat excrement?
Night of the Living Guantanamo Detainees
Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Night of the Living Guantanamo Detainees
I Hear The Trumpeter Playing Taps
Four highly visible Republicans appeared on the political talk shows Sunday talking about the split threatening the party between moderates and conservatives. What I heard were two divergent themes: Rebuilding the party to win elections vs. purging the ranks to retain only the concepts endorsed by conservatives. One theme trumpets the future. The other is playing … [Read more...] about I Hear The Trumpeter Playing Taps
It’s Okay If You’re a Republican
Even with Democrats in the majority, IOKIYAR reigns: … [Read more...] about It’s Okay If You’re a Republican
Cheney on the Couch
Stooping to psychobabble this Memorial Day weekend, I find myself wondering: What is the former Vice President, who evaded military service in his youth, trying to prove with his late-in-life display of extreme machismo? What fuels his tougher-than-thou attacks on Barack Obama, a Commander-in-Chief from a post-draft generation that did not have to face a public test of personal … [Read more...] about Cheney on the Couch
This Experiment Is Wow
No pressure: "The National Ignition Facility (NIF) in California aims to demonstrate the feasibility of nuclear fusion, the reaction at the heart of the Sun and a potentially abundant, clean energy source for the planet. But whilst many eyes at the facility will be locked on the goal of satisfying humanity's energy demands, many scientists hope to answer other fundamental … [Read more...] about This Experiment Is Wow
Powell’s Long Awaited Response: He’s Still A (Polite) Moderate Republican
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell used CBS's "Face The Nation" to deliver a highly anticipated response to talk show host Rush Limbaugh and former Vice President Dick Cheney who suggested Powell is no "real' Republican and has either left the party or should get out of it. And his response was quintessential Colin Powell: dignified, thoughtful and indicative of a public … [Read more...] about Powell’s Long Awaited Response: He’s Still A (Polite) Moderate Republican
Moderate Republican Ridge Criticizes “Shrill…Divisive” Rush Limbaugh
Former Pennyslvania Gov. Tom Ridge, who also served as George Bush's Homeland Security chief, has weighed in on the debate about conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh's exclusionary and partisan-red meat rhetoric and he has a message: respect others, tone it down and remember that past Republican presidents have treated the party as if it was trying to be a bigger … [Read more...] about Moderate Republican Ridge Criticizes “Shrill…Divisive” Rush Limbaugh
If we can’t laugh at ourselves…
...how can we justify laughing at all? This is funny and wistfully sad simultaneously, but you have to admit, Adam West has handled his situation with respect to fame/infamy, camp, pop culture, and fads as well as anyone could, with self-deprecating humor and class. Batman's garage sale... Cross-posted to Random Fate. Technorati : Batman, humor, pop culture Del.icio.us : … [Read more...] about If we can’t laugh at ourselves…
Real Cap And Trade
RJ Matson, Roll Call This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Real Cap And Trade