Debunking Myths About Moderates: 1) Moderates Have No Principles by Rick Moran From long time commenter and center left Obama lover Michael Reynolds left on my post yesterday about Reagan's toleration for moderates in the GOP: Rick, you’re an atheist living in sin. You’re a rational man. You believe in evolution and understand that gay rights are coming, like it or … [Read more...] about GUEST VOICE Debunking Myths About Moderates: 1) Moderates Have No Principles
The Netherlands Surprised, “Miffed,” by Obama’s Tax Haven “Slur”
The Dutch press is indignant at President Obama for including the Netherlands in a group of three countries which he calls the top three corporate tax havens. The Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad calls it a "tax haven slur," and the popular news and information web site for internationals, Expatica.com, carries the headline, "The Dutch government has been branded by US … [Read more...] about The Netherlands Surprised, “Miffed,” by Obama’s Tax Haven “Slur”
Ship of State: Washington D.C. Mayor to Sign Gay Marriage Measure… Marion Barry Rushes To Tip Boat
D.C. Gay Marriage Measure Set for Mayor's Signature The original vote was 13-0, for the Washington D.C. Council to recognize marriages of ALL people that are recognized in other states, including same-gender marriages. At first Marion Barry (D-Ward8) rushed to one side of the Council votes to honor other States' same-gender unions, voting yes for it. But then, seeming to … [Read more...] about Ship of State: Washington D.C. Mayor to Sign Gay Marriage Measure… Marion Barry Rushes To Tip Boat
Would You Eat A Stack of 16 Sugar Cubes?
Short answer: You might! Via Sugar Stacks, where you can compare foods, find out where sugar is hiding, and see how much of the sweet stuff you're really eating. In other sugar news, last week Daniel Engber had a piece in Slate on the decline and fall of high-fructose corn syrup: … [Read more...] about Would You Eat A Stack of 16 Sugar Cubes?
Northeastern Republicans and Dodo Birds
What do the two have in common? Nothing yet, but if we lose any more Republicans up here, they'll both be in the extinction club. This is the subject of my latest (and wildly popular) column at Pajamas Media. Feel the love! … [Read more...] about Northeastern Republicans and Dodo Birds
Conservative Talk Show Host Michael Savage “Banned” From UK For “Hateful..Extreme” Views
Get ready to see conservative talk show host Michael Savage's ratings REALLY go up now: a British newspaper reports that he is on a "least wanted list" list of some 16 people banned from the UK for his "hateful...extreme" views -- a list that reportedly includes skinheads, preachers, Jewish and Muslim extremists and even a KKK member. But talk radio loves controversy and its … [Read more...] about Conservative Talk Show Host Michael Savage “Banned” From UK For “Hateful..Extreme” Views
The State Secrets Privilege Power Grab: As Dubya Went So Goes Obama?
By SHAUN MULLEN GUEST VOICE The biggest news last week passed below the radar of a mainstream media obsessed with the stories of the moment -- Barack Obama's 100th day in office and the swine flu outbreak, which of course included Joe Biden's diagnosis of hoof-and-mouth disease. Well, the feared global pandemic seems to not be materializing, the vice president is incurable … [Read more...] about The State Secrets Privilege Power Grab: As Dubya Went So Goes Obama?
Some Notes On Symbols
Note to John McCain: if you're going to pluck someone out of the seething masses and hold him up as an icon in front of millions of people, you should vet that person first. Note to political parties in general: If you put someone forth as symbolic of your party and its values, people will -- for good or ill -- pay attention to him thereafter. Note to Republicans … [Read more...] about Some Notes On Symbols
Cinco de Mayo 2009
Mike Keefe, The Denver Post This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo 2009
It Has Never Been A Fight Between Republicans And Democrats
It appears rather strange that many people and commentators are fascinated by the implosion of the Republican Party as if it were necessary for a 2-party system or as a check on the power of unbridled Democratic control. If Republicans are now left with these two arguments, they are pretty well finished as a political party. Viewing recent attempts at reforming the … [Read more...] about It Has Never Been A Fight Between Republicans And Democrats
Gayphobia in Stereo
1. You know what?? Carrie Prejean is a mindless wind-up doll who repeats "God doesn't like gay marriage, but he loves breast implants!" as many times as you pull her chain. … [Read more...] about Gayphobia in Stereo
Hacker Holds Virginia Patient Data Hostage
The ransom note: "I have your [expletive] In *my* possession, right now, are 8,257,378 patient records and a total of 35,548,087 prescriptions. Also, I made an encrypted backup and deleted the original. Unfortunately for Virginia, their backups seem to have gone missing, too. Uhoh :(For $10 million, I will gladly send along the password." The hacked Virginia Prescription … [Read more...] about Hacker Holds Virginia Patient Data Hostage
Quote of The Day: Joe Scarborough On The Politics Of Partisan Hate
Our political Quote of the Day comes from former Republican Congressman and MSNBC talk show host Joe Scarborough who had this to say: In an appearance Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Scarborough offered Ronald Reagan as a model of temperamental moderation, saying, “We need to be conservative, but like Reagan. … We can’t scare little kids.” On his own MSNBC program the … [Read more...] about Quote of The Day: Joe Scarborough On The Politics Of Partisan Hate
Obama Plan To Close Tax Loopholes And Halt Tax Havens Gets Frosty Business Reception
President Obama sent what the Christian Science Monitor called a shudder through corporate America with his announcement that he wants to move on a key campaign promise and close tax loopholes and scuttle foreign tax havens. Here's Obama's announcement via an AP video that allows embedding posted on You Tube: Here's how progressive talker Ed Schultz frames it on his … [Read more...] about Obama Plan To Close Tax Loopholes And Halt Tax Havens Gets Frosty Business Reception
‘Tropical Napoleon’ Melts Before Obama’s ‘Empire’: El Tiempo of Colombia
In an interesting juxtaposition to the article we posted yesterday from Venezuela entitled, President Chavez 'Puts Early End' to Honeymoon with Obama, and in line with another article we posted from that country headlined, Obama is No 'Black in Chavez' Pocket', this article by Alexander Cambero of Colombia's El Tiempo lambastes Hugo Chavez as a 'Tropical Napoleon' laid low by … [Read more...] about ‘Tropical Napoleon’ Melts Before Obama’s ‘Empire’: El Tiempo of Colombia
Michael Steele’s Phony Hospitality
Back in January, there were many people who hoped that Michael Steele would become the next chairman of the GOP. He had worked on the centrist Republican Leadership Council and had made some pledges to work hard to include moderates in the party. Five months later, I now see the former Lt. Governor of Maryland as a joke. Instead of standing up for moderates, he has caved … [Read more...] about Michael Steele’s Phony Hospitality
Glimmers of Economic Hope—Growing Brighter
This is the third or fourth (who is counting when you are on a roll?) in my "call-me-naïve" series on hope and optimism for our economy. WARNING: For professional and reliable economic and financial information and advice—albeit probably very depressing—please consult the real experts, here or elsewhere. For rumors and "wishful" thinking on how our economy is failing, … [Read more...] about Glimmers of Economic Hope—Growing Brighter
US Government Drops Spy Case Targeting AIPACers
Details here. For a solid look at the case's background, go here. Both pieces are the good work of Eli Lake. Cross-posted at Conventional Folly … [Read more...] about US Government Drops Spy Case Targeting AIPACers
How The Republicans Can Learn From David Cameron’s British Conservative Party (Guest Voice)
How The Republicans Can Learn From David Cameron’s British Conservative Party by Dalitso Njolinjo The world of Anglo-American politics can be a funny place indeed. In the space of 14 years we have seen the British Conservative Party struggle for it’s political life and social relevance while conservatism in the United States was gaining a second wind through the … [Read more...] about How The Republicans Can Learn From David Cameron’s British Conservative Party (Guest Voice)
Biden Forgets to Restore Science to its Rightful Place
On Sunday morning, the White House sent out its swine flu truth squad to hit all the major Sunday talk shows, including Meet the Press, This Week and Fox News Sunday. The truth squad was clearly desperate to avoid any questions about Joe Biden and his apocalyptic warning this week that no one should travel in trains or planes, lest they catch the swine flu. On Meet the … [Read more...] about Biden Forgets to Restore Science to its Rightful Place