So I get home from work yesterday evening, change, spend some time with my kids, make dinner with my wife, turn on the baseball game (one of our national sports networks was showing Yankees-Indians), and, plopping down at the computer, head on over to the Internets to see what's going on. And, after checking my e-mail, and my fantasy baseball team, I happen upon this … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney Comes Out in Support of Same-Sex Marriage. Seriously.
Is Dick Cheney Coming Around on Gay Marriage?
Maybe. Maybe not: [I]t is...pretty clear that Cheney was talking about a “shot” at seeking marriage equality in their state, which everyone has, rather than a “shot” at marriage equality itself, which most people don’t have currently. This much is clear: Cheney is more progressive than Obama on marriage equality, because he does not — and has never in the past decade — said … [Read more...] about Is Dick Cheney Coming Around on Gay Marriage?
Helping GM Or Giving LeBron A Couple More Games
Let me begin my making it clear that I do understand the concepts behind the GM bailout (as well as the earlier Chrysler package). I realize that failing to do anything to assist these large corporations could have a drastic impact on the economy in terms of job loss, down the pipeline business failures and so on. But that does not take away from my frustration in helping … [Read more...] about Helping GM Or Giving LeBron A Couple More Games
General Motors’ Collapse Leaves Americans ‘Cold’: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany
It never ceases to astound people in other nations how Americans have a tendency to 'keep on keeping on' regardless of the crisis or the difficulty. Writing for Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on the collapse of General Motors, Carsten Knop highlights a few things about Americans that Europeans might benefit from. For Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,Knop writes in … [Read more...] about General Motors’ Collapse Leaves Americans ‘Cold’: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany
U.S. May Promise Europe ‘No More Guantanamos’: Le Monde of France
According to French newspaper Le Monde, the member states of the European Union have agreed to accept former prisoners from Guantanamo - with a few stipulations. Among other things - that the prisoners in question have been 'completely exonerated by the American Justice system.' The article also informs that the United States has agreed to compensate E.U. states who accept … [Read more...] about U.S. May Promise Europe ‘No More Guantanamos’: Le Monde of France
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: For GOP’s Sake, Texas Better Not Secede
Rhodes Cook on FOR GOP'S SAKE, TEXAS BETTER NOT SECEDE Of all the jaw-dropping comments made by politicians this year, the one that takes top prize was not uttered in the nation's capital but deep in the heart of Texas. There, in conjunction with a tax day "tea party," Republican Gov. Rick Perry floated the idea of his huge state along the Mexican border seceding from the … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: For GOP’s Sake, Texas Better Not Secede
“I, Me & Myself”: Is It Past Its Expiry Date?
While we now often become sad and worried reading and watching news regarding economy and recession, Rosie Boycott believes that "our obsession with chasing more is losing its grip as a growing number of people turn to new values and simple pursuits with friends and family." She writes in The Times: "Today, the more-more-more culture that has dominated our lives and … [Read more...] about “I, Me & Myself”: Is It Past Its Expiry Date?
DEFINING “LIBERAL” AND “CONSERVATIVE” FOR 21ST CENTURY AMERICA
The use of properly chosen words based upon clear and correct definitions is important for every intelligent discussion of political and economic issues. Even when opposing groups criticize each other, they should be careful of how they define the other side, less the discussion degenerates into a meaningless school-yard brawl. Liberals and Conservatives, as well as … [Read more...] about DEFINING “LIBERAL” AND “CONSERVATIVE” FOR 21ST CENTURY AMERICA
Cheney Supports Same Sex Marriage
From the Huffington Post Cheney expresses support for same sex marriage and yet most of the left still rips in to him (credit to HP for giving him some praise but not all of the readers agree) Obama still opposes it but many make excuses. Isn't politics fun ? … [Read more...] about Cheney Supports Same Sex Marriage
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: HOT HOUSE 2010
Larry J. Sabato, Isaac Wood, and Paul Wiley on HOT HOUSE 2010: The Upcoming Contests for the U.S. House of Representatives We are barely into the two-year term for the current House of Representatives, but you can be sure that the 2010 contests have already begun. That is especially true for members of the House who are in two-party competitive districts. For them, it is a … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: HOT HOUSE 2010
Kim Anoints Son As Heir
According to media reports, North Korea's number one mental case, Kim Jong Il, has moved to name his presumably equally deranged and evil son Kim Jong Un to be his heir. This is, by North Korean standards, a somewhat late move. Jong Il was groomed for decades to succeed his father Kim Il Sung but Jong Un may only have a short time to prepare to take over. It is possible … [Read more...] about Kim Anoints Son As Heir
Did Sacha Baron Cohen Really Surprise Eminem When He Landed On Him?
Forget all the big political and economic stories and mysteries, the real mystery now raging is: did Sacha Baron Cohen REALLY surprise rapper Eminem when he landed on him at the MTV Movie Awards? You watch and you decide. But...not to spoil your fun: a report now says it was staged. Cohen, the comedian whose mockumentary "Borat" was groundbreaking, made a grand entrance … [Read more...] about Did Sacha Baron Cohen Really Surprise Eminem When He Landed On Him?
Public Debate Needed: What To Do With General Motors Now?
With the US public forced to own 60 per cent of the crippled auto giant General Motor's share, the question about GM's future is a legitimate one? Michael Moore, Oscar and Emmy-winning director, initiates a useful debate in Huffington Post. He wants the GM factories to stop making gas guzzling cars. Instead, GM should now produce energy-efficient and environment-friendly … [Read more...] about Public Debate Needed: What To Do With General Motors Now?
Sonia From The Block (Guest Voice)
Sonia from the Block by Will Durst The president revealed his nominee for the Supreme Court, selecting a 54-year-old daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants who had been nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by President George H. W. Bush. And what a genius political move it was. Sonia Sotomayor: a woman AND a Hispanic. From the South … [Read more...] about Sonia From The Block (Guest Voice)
Sotomayor (Cartoon)
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. TMV runs a variety of cartoon and column features. Refresh TMV often to see the latest. … [Read more...] about Sotomayor (Cartoon)
As I Was Saying…
Here is Mike Hendricks at the Kansas City Star: … [Read more...] about As I Was Saying…
On Abortion, Moral Values, Murder, and Responsibility
Ezra Klein has a superb piece at his Washington Post blog today about the very real dangers of not seeing the murder of Dr. George Tiller for what it is: a political act intended to shut down access to abortion. Klein believes it's essential for Congress to respond to this atrocity with legislation that protects women who seek abortions and the doctors and other health care … [Read more...] about On Abortion, Moral Values, Murder, and Responsibility
Today’s Glimmers of Economic Hope
Because I am optimistic about our economy, about Americans and about America, I have been writing about the “glimmers of economic hope” I see day after day, week after week, in our efforts to dig ourselves out of the economic mess we find our nation in. Sometimes the glimmers are quite encouraging, sometimes they are faint, transient and hardly noticeable---but glimmers of … [Read more...] about Today’s Glimmers of Economic Hope
The Debt Song Of The Potomac
On the shores of the Potomac By this river’s murky waters Policy is shaped and crafted Opposition views ignored. In the chambers of the mighty Where once issues were debated When the deficit is mentioned Legislators just look bored. Will such policies so ditzy Be allowed to last forever Will our Asian banker lenders And the markets turn blind eyes To a spending … [Read more...] about The Debt Song Of The Potomac
Conservatives Clamor For GOP Senators To Filibuster Sotomayor Nomination
Once upon a time it was a terrible thing, now it isn't because times (and the power balance) have changed: Several years ago, when Senate Democrats were using filibusters to block confirmation votes on several of President George W. Bush’s appeals court nominees, some conservatives decried the tactic as unconstitutional. But now, a coalition of conservative group leaders … [Read more...] about Conservatives Clamor For GOP Senators To Filibuster Sotomayor Nomination