Andrew Sullivan has been relentless today on Obama's decision to "oppose the release of several dozen photos depicting abuse of detainees held in U.S. military custody abroad." He's not the only one (h/t RCP's "Best of the Blogs") -- but Sullivan is one of the few such critics who (consistent with his past practice on other issues) is willing to grant prime real estate to … [Read more...] about Abusive-Treatment Photos: Main Street Wisdom
Demjanjuk and Sobibor
Demjanjuk and Sobibor. Two names that are emerging out of some relative obscurity. Two names that may share a common, very dark and odious past. Bloomberg.com has just reported that suspected Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk is “fit enough” to stay in jail in Germany. The 89-year-old Demjanjuk, after a long court battle, was finally deported from the U.S. to … [Read more...] about Demjanjuk and Sobibor
Rare Disease Honors
At a time when health care in these United States is once again the subject of heated debate, we thought it might be a good time to pause for a moment and consider some of those who are making a positive difference in the health of millions of Americans; specifically, in this case, the individuals and companies listed below the fold, who will be honored by the National … [Read more...] about Rare Disease Honors
The Circuitous Game Of Card Check
Earnings of America's blue collar working class has lost ground in recent years because of a variety of factors, one of which is the decline of organized labor as the nation shifts from a manufacturing to a service-oriented economy. To reverse this trend, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, labor leaders and a Democratic-controlled Congress are pushing for … [Read more...] about The Circuitous Game Of Card Check
Don’t Trust the Stock Market Rallies
The recent stock market rallies around the world hold peril because they are encouraging governments, especially in Europe, China and India, into thinking that the worst is over and reforms are less urgent. The toxic assets of major global banks are far from being on the path to purification, mostly because of policy confusion. This is despite the nearly 3 trillion … [Read more...] about Don’t Trust the Stock Market Rallies
‘A Nicety We Could Not Afford’
Thus Sen. Lindsey Graham describes the Bush administration's attitude toward the law and "enhanced interrogation techniques." Eric Zimmermann has the scoop. (Note: I would have plugged this into my just-published post on torture, but ultimately decided Graham's soundbite deserved its own spotlight.) … [Read more...] about ‘A Nicety We Could Not Afford’
Waterboarding v. Truth Serum
“This is the destiny of democracy, as not all means are acceptable to it, and not all practices employed by its enemies are open before it. Although a democracy must often fight with one hand tied behind its back, it nonetheless has the upper hand.” – Supreme Court of Israel, 1999 --------------------- Torture. It was a prominent topic in yesterday’s news -- with … [Read more...] about Waterboarding v. Truth Serum
Dick Cheney / Rush Limbaugh
Taylor Jones, Politicalcartoons.com The above cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney / Rush Limbaugh
Colbert Singing to the Choir
A recent study looked at liberal and conservative reactions to Stephen Colbert's satire. Heather LeMarre, one of the study's authors, was a guest on On The Media Friday. She explains that both liberals and conservatives actually think Colbert shares their political beliefs: You might watch that and you might think that’s hilarious, he’s making fun of conservatives, look how … [Read more...] about Colbert Singing to the Choir
Healthcare Crisis: Step 2 Let People Unite
Yesterday I proposed a multi-baby-step process to resolve the healthcare crisis. Step 1, in yesterday’s post, is to get the State governments out of the mix thus reducing layers of regulation, oligopolies by the large insurers who can afford these regulations and thus allowing smaller innovative players to get into the mix and create both options and lower costs. … [Read more...] about Healthcare Crisis: Step 2 Let People Unite
GOP’s Get Out Of Jail Free Card: Charlie Crist (Guest Voice)
GOP's Get Out Of Jail Free Card: Charlie Crist by Dalitso Njolinjo Let me say from the start that Charlie Crist will be a problem for the Democratic Party. Team Obama and Governor/ Chairman Kaine have taken great steps to paint the face Republican Party to resemble individuals such as Rush Limbaugh, George Bush and Dick Chaney but Charlie Crist does not fit snugly into … [Read more...] about GOP’s Get Out Of Jail Free Card: Charlie Crist (Guest Voice)
Just When You Think The GOP Has Jumped The Shark
....it gets ready to jump the whole ocean. Demonization politics seems to trump all (even political wisdom: so someone thinks this might attract younger voters, Latinos, African Americans, moderates and independents?). Democrats should have some fun with this because if most non-Rush/non-Hannity/non-Beck listeners don't see it this way the flip side is that they will see the … [Read more...] about Just When You Think The GOP Has Jumped The Shark
McCain Helped Recruit Crist To Run For Florida Senate Seat
There are already predictions among journalists that Florida Gov. Charlie Crist won't have a cakewalk in his bid for the Republican nomination to run for Senate because conservatives -- particularly those plugged into the party's talk radio political culture base -- won't consider him "pure" enough. The Hill's Blog Briefing Room offers this item that puts Crist's run in a … [Read more...] about McCain Helped Recruit Crist To Run For Florida Senate Seat
Photos From After the Hudson River Landing
Wired has lots more. As I watch the very sad news of that other winter crash that didn't work out so well, I am clear that I would prefer higher ticket prices and a well-trained, well-rested, well-paid professional flight crew to a pilot who had failed five tests. I want a re-regulated air system. … [Read more...] about Photos From After the Hudson River Landing
New York Governor Paterson’s Polling Numbers Go Mega South
Do you want to see how polls can show a truly doomed politician? Democrat Andrew Cuomo must be smiling..Just look at these... … [Read more...] about New York Governor Paterson’s Polling Numbers Go Mega South
myGOPspace Friends
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons The above cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about myGOPspace Friends
Creative Cartography
The Chinese government has submitted its claimed maritime boundaries in the South China Sea. Its proposals give credence to notions that the Beijing regime intends to exercise unquestioned hegemony in Asia, at the expense of neighboring nations. Read the BBC news article on their proposals here or, cut to the chase, and look at their proposed boundaries on a map. I've been … [Read more...] about Creative Cartography
You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Party
Candace Straight and Susan Bevan, the Co-Chairs of Republican Majority for Choice wrote a strong op-ed at the Huffington Post calling for the GOP to be more tolerant of moderates. In it, they call on party leaders to take a look at who won in elections last November: The Republican leadership must look to see who in their Party is winning -- both elections and new voters. … [Read more...] about You Gotta Fight for Your Right to Party
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Prepare Talking Points
On Sunday morning, national security adviser Jim Jones didn't want to be asked about "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". This past week, President Obama sent a handwritten letter to 2nd Lt. Sandy Tsao, who is leaving the Army after disclosing that she is a lesbian. Obama wrote Tsao, "It is because of outstanding Americans like you that I am committed to changing our current … [Read more...] about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Prepare Talking Points
Being Depressed
The cover of Sunday's New York Times Magazine in jangled hand-printing reads "I have sat in shrinks' offices going on four decades now and talked about my wish to die the way other people might talk about their wish to find a lover." These words surround a small dark snapshot of a woman's face looking at the camera in utter despair. I know that face, just as I know something … [Read more...] about Being Depressed