Today, on Fox News Sunday, Newt Gingrich accused the Obama administration of being McCarthyites and terrorist sympathizers. Yes. Both. At the same time: … [Read more...] about The Party of No-Sense
I Hate Spring
I hate spring. I hate it because it means the end of an exciting basketball season and the start of a dreadfully long and intensely dull baseball season. I hate it because it means summer reruns, which now begin long before summer arrives. Most of all, I hate spring because its most distinctive and wide spread characteristic is the reawakening of plant lust. Don’t get me … [Read more...] about I Hate Spring
JibJab.com – Famous Mothers
Another video from those geniuses at Jib.Jab.com: … [Read more...] about JibJab.com – Famous Mothers
Happy Mothers Day (Guest Voice)
Happy Mother’s Day By Martha Randolph Carr Today is a celebration of the smaller moments that only the Moms still remember and carry in their hearts. This holiday is about the Moms who showed up so often our kids assumed we were sitting in the car waiting, which gave them the confidence to get back to the task at hand. If we’ve done our job right they have often taken … [Read more...] about Happy Mothers Day (Guest Voice)
Quote of the Day: Cheney Questions Whether Moderate Powell Is Even A Republican
Our political Quote of the Day comes from former Vice President Dick Cheney, who made one of the clearest statements yet indicating that moderates who don't agree with conservative Republicans should take a hike from his part -- this time questioning whether former Secretary of State Colin Powell even IS a Republican, and openly siding with mega-partisan conservative talk show … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Cheney Questions Whether Moderate Powell Is Even A Republican
U.S. Inflicts ‘Simply Massive’ Collateral Damage on Afghans: Le Quotidien d’Oran of Algeria
It's not a new phenomenon: Innocent people, intentionally or not harboring terrorists - are killed in a U.S.-led attack. Continuing with our multi-pronged coverage of the Af-Pak sitiation, this editorial from Algeria's Le Quotidien d'Oran makes it clear once again that such events remain detrimental to winning hearts and minds in the Muslim world. For Le Quotidien d'Oran, … [Read more...] about U.S. Inflicts ‘Simply Massive’ Collateral Damage on Afghans: Le Quotidien d’Oran of Algeria
Supreme Demographics
As Barack Obama, who changed the face of America's executive branch, prepares to name his first Supreme Court justice, speculation focuses as much on demography as it did during his presidential campaign last year. Does he "have to" name a woman? Will his choice be a Hispanic woman or perhaps a Lesbian? Is political correctness running amok? Not if you look back at … [Read more...] about Supreme Demographics
Around The Sphere
The Republican Party Could Be Hamstrung By Bush For Generations: That's the view...backed up by solid original research, numbers, and charts ...of Nate Silver. Silver notes what some of us have sensed: that the popularity of a President during many young people's formative years influences how they vote...for years. Here's a small part of what he writes: It's become … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere
Happy Mothers’ Day
This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Happy Mothers’ Day
Blessed Mother’s Day to the Mothers of the World
There are many kinds of mothers... But, there's another definition of 'who is really a mother' that has both breadth and depth.... one that includes this first kind of mother, but also does not define 'mother' by marital status, gender, or that both mother and child are still alive, or are yet separated by circumstances beyond their control and longing for each other. I … [Read more...] about Blessed Mother’s Day to the Mothers of the World
Religious Bullying: Dangers Ahead!
We seem to be passing through a phase in which people worldwide are displaying low level of toleration towards other religions or points of view. The growing suspicion is leading to bullying and hostility. This is posing a serious threat to world peace. An interesting article in the Christian Science Monitor throws light on the subject. Writes Walter Rodgers: "Today … [Read more...] about Religious Bullying: Dangers Ahead!
What Color is the Sky in Your World, Huck?
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is a smart guy. I mean that. He had a fairly good record as governor of Arkansas. But, that said, when it comes to the future of the GOP, he doesn't know what he is talking about. Recently he has stated that the Republican Party should not "moderate." If they do, they will be as vital as the Whigs. "Throw the social … [Read more...] about What Color is the Sky in Your World, Huck?
Videos of Wanda Sykes’ Comedy Routine At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Actress comedian Wanda Sykes' comedy routine at the White House Correspondent's dinner is sure to generate a slew of controversy -- as have other comedians' monologues there in recent years. In her comedy routine, she spiced up a mix of jokes anyone could laugh at with some jokes aimed at Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and former Vice President Dick Cheney that led to some … [Read more...] about Videos of Wanda Sykes’ Comedy Routine At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Videos Of Barack Obama’s Comedy Routine At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The annual White House Correspondents' dinner is over -- an event that in recent years has been marked by controversy. And this year it most likely won't be any different: the laugh-generating but pointed routine by actress Wanda Sykes is likely to be the subject of conservative blogs and conservative talk radio due to peppery comments about talk show hosts Rush Limbaugh, Sean … [Read more...] about Videos Of Barack Obama’s Comedy Routine At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A Breakthrough at the New York Times
They used the word "torture" to describe sleep deprivation, extended periods of confinement in a dark, tiny cell with no bed, and being forced to listen to ear-splitting sounds round the clock. Don't get too excited, though. They did this in an obituary for a former U.S. Air Force pilot who was tortured by the Chinese in the 1950s: … [Read more...] about A Breakthrough at the New York Times
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: PRESIDENCY 2012: The Invisible Primary Begins
Larry J. Sabato on PRESIDENCY 2012: THE INVISIBLE PRIMARY BEGINS We at the Crystal Ball must beg your forgiveness. With fewer than 1,300 days left until the next general election for President, we have failed to offer a single analysis of this historic upcoming battle. With humility, and hoping for mercy, we submit this first update on 2012. The start of the nomination … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: PRESIDENCY 2012: The Invisible Primary Begins
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard Gate Bulletin: George W. Bush Used Dijon Mustard Too
THIS JUST IN! Here's a vital UPDATE on Dijon-gate. Last week Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and some other conservative pundits and broadcasters essentially accused President Barack Obama of being an elitist, a weak-kneed wuss because he put Grey Poupon Dijon mustard on his burger. From one standpoint, it's all in fun...a bit of mockery. But from a political standpoint, it … [Read more...] about Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard Gate Bulletin: George W. Bush Used Dijon Mustard Too
Mea Culpa — More On Gladwell And Girls’ Basketball
There has been quite a backlash against the story by Malcolm Gladwell that I praised on Thursday. Perhaps the real lesson is this one: Woe unto him who cites Malcolm Gladwell as an authority on any subject without some serious fact-checking first. Most of it has focused on Gladwell's profound misunderstanding of basketball and reckless generalization about basketball … [Read more...] about Mea Culpa — More On Gladwell And Girls’ Basketball
Outrage: Do Ask, Do Tell — A Documentary on Outing
Kirby Dick, director of the new film Outrage, was interviewed on Fresh Air this week by Terry Gross. She asked what level of hypocrisy merits ruining, somebody's life and career? Mr. DICK: I looked at their voting records... and if their voting records were substantially anti-gay, I think in the case of all the politicians I had focused on, they were anywhere between zero and … [Read more...] about Outrage: Do Ask, Do Tell — A Documentary on Outing
Shaking Up the Missouri GOP
In my recent commentary for St. Louis' NPR affiliate, I noted that there are rewards for those who pay attention to state and local politics, and risks for those who don't. In an attempt to practice what I preach, I recently subscribed to the RSS feeds of a number of St. Louis and Missouri news sources. One of those is the St. Louis Beacon, an online news project fueled by … [Read more...] about Shaking Up the Missouri GOP