David Weigel at the Washington Independent takes a look back in anguish at the day Larry Johnson's few remaining shreds of credibility died. It was one year ago, on May 16, 2008, when Larry claimed definitive knowledge of a video tape of first lady Michelle Obama ranting about white people and yelling "whitey." This explosive video, we were assured, was about to be released to … [Read more...] about Happy Whiteyversary
India: Democracy Triumphs Yet Again
India witnessed peaceful general elections in which the ruling Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) won a decisive victory. It was a personal triumph for Sonia Gandhi (photo above), President of the Congress Party, and her son, Rahul Gandhi, an alumni of Rollins College in Florida, who spearheaded the election campaign. India election results topped trend on … [Read more...] about India: Democracy Triumphs Yet Again
Faux News Reveals True Motivation Behind Attacks on Pelosi
Not that reality-based bloggers didn't know this already, but it definitely should be pointed out as frequently as possible (emphasis in original): … [Read more...] about Faux News Reveals True Motivation Behind Attacks on Pelosi
A Colin Powell Counterattack on Cheney
Last Sunday's sneer that he preferred Rush Limbaugh to Powell ("I didn't know he was still a Republican") has inspired a response to Dick Cheney from Lawrence Wilkerson, chief of staff for Colin Powell, when he was Secretary of State. In a blog post to The Washington Note, Wilkerson reveals that, starting in 2002, the torture Cheney is now defending "was not aimed at … [Read more...] about A Colin Powell Counterattack on Cheney
Barack Obama And Notre Dame
The debate heats up and some predict a hot welcome for President Barack Obama when he delivers the commencement address at Notre Dame tomorrow: And, of course, it sparked a verbal battle on...Hardball: CNN's Rick Sanchez (always fun and enlightening to watch) featured the controversy also: According to Fox News, pro-life activists are now converging on the the … [Read more...] about Barack Obama And Notre Dame
Now This Is Projection
Apparently if gays are allowed to marry, it will overburden small businesses to the point that they will be at risk. Of course in a couple of weeks, we can say that two of our three car makers will have declared bankruptcy because of legacy medical costs. It will be very surprising if Ford makes it through this whole downturn. Not to mention the evisceration of our … [Read more...] about Now This Is Projection
GOP Moderate Picked For China Ambassador
About a month ago John McCain was asked on one of those political talk shows who he thought were viable Republican presidential candidates in 2012. The first name mentioned was Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman. My first reaction was "who is that guy?" I filed the name in the back of my mind as a to-do list to check out some day. Utah is not exactly the news capital of the … [Read more...] about GOP Moderate Picked For China Ambassador
Time To Put “Dr. X” To Bed
Talk about a party that's out of touch with the times! This morning on Public Radio I heard a blip from Charles Boustany, a Republican congressman from Louisiana, giving his party's view on health care policies. And his big pitch was that any new legislation must keep health care decisions in the hands of patients and their doctors, and out of the hands of "government … [Read more...] about Time To Put “Dr. X” To Bed
Pondering The Enduring Impact Of World War II
Sometimes events resonate way beyond their official end. And so it is with World War II. And Cathy Young gives us the specifics: I have two new articles out, both dealing with the legacy of World War II (the occasion being Victory in Europe Day on May 8, and Russia’s Victory Day May 9). My debut on Forbes.com, Victory Day Festivities In Moscow, examines that legacy in … [Read more...] about Pondering The Enduring Impact Of World War II
What’s So Funny About Washington? (Guest Voice)
What's So Funny about Washington? by Michael Winship A joke is a sometime thing, as wide as a church door or as delicate as a rose. The right or wrong word, too many or too few, their placement or emphasis can determine whether it's a total dud or fall down funny; the difference, as Mark Twain said, between the lightning bug and lightning. Too much … [Read more...] about What’s So Funny About Washington? (Guest Voice)
Britain Is Now The Savage Nation (Guest Voice)
The news that conservative talker Michael Savage was on a list and banned from Great Britain brought somewhat predictable responses: conservatives were outraged and some liberals said it serves him right. But there were some on both sides who wondered if anything Savage said qualified him to be on a list with terrorists and others. In this Guest Voice, conservative writers … [Read more...] about Britain Is Now The Savage Nation (Guest Voice)
Netanyahu Meets Obama
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Netanyahu Meets Obama
Newton’s Third Law of Politics
The subject of my Pajama's Media column this week deals with how Sir Isaac Newton would craft his basic laws if he had chosen to study politics rather than mathematics. Here's number three: ON matters of warfare in the political arena, when seeking equal footing for the battle, each issue-based action must be balanced by an equal and opposite reaction. Do all political … [Read more...] about Newton’s Third Law of Politics
Amazing Shuttle Photo
This may be the coolest picture ever. During the 0.8 seconds that the shuttle and the Hubble passed by the sun, a guy managed to take this photo More images at the link http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090515-sts125-sts125-solar-transit.html … [Read more...] about Amazing Shuttle Photo
Utah Governor To Be China Ambassador
From his background, it seems a strong choice. It also serves the political purpose of sidelining a potential Obama opponent for 2012. http://www.sltrib.com/ci_12382105 From the Salt Lake Tribune Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. will resign from office to accept a nomination to become the ambassador to China. Sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune that an announcement is scheduled for … [Read more...] about Utah Governor To Be China Ambassador
John Avlon’s Wingnuts Of The Week: Wanda Sykes And Rush Limbaugh
Centrist writer John Avlon, author of the must-read and must-own book Independent Nation: How Centrists Can Change American Politics, feels the center is under attack and it's time for it to fight back. And so here is his second Wingnuts of the Week feature for CNN -- this time giving comedian Wanda Sykes and talk show host Rush Limbaugh the (dubious) weekly award: Embedded … [Read more...] about John Avlon’s Wingnuts Of The Week: Wanda Sykes And Rush Limbaugh
Healthcare Crisis: Step 4 Malpractice
As we consider how to change healthcare, we might want to try to do this slowly. You can find Steps 1 through 3 at this site or at my blog at http://lipspeak.blogspot.com/ Price is a function of supply and demand. This is true of healthcare and health insurance. Every participant, even the government, must make a profit or at least break even for the system to work. That … [Read more...] about Healthcare Crisis: Step 4 Malpractice
Obama Says He Will Keep Military Commissions
Pres. Obama says he wants to look to the future, not to the past. But how can we do that when he insists on continuing so many Bush-era policies? … [Read more...] about Obama Says He Will Keep Military Commissions
A One-Woman Global Village
This is amazing. … [Read more...] about A One-Woman Global Village
Senate Loan Sharks
The President told listeners at a town hall meeting in New Mexico yesterday that they have a right not to be "ripped off" by credit-card issuers, the day after the Senate rejected a proposal to limit banks to the 15 percent interest rate of credit unions. “When banks are charging 30 percent interest rates, they are not making credit available,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, who … [Read more...] about Senate Loan Sharks