One of the many conspiracy theories prevalent in the Arab world - and elsewhere - is that the United States invented HIV/AIDs, infected people in the rest of the world and blamed it on Africans. In a new twist on this theory, Abed al-Nasser of Algeria's Echourouq al-Yawm writes that the U.S. infected Mexico with swine flu to make itself look good by saving its southern … [Read more...] about America Uses Swine Flu to Cover its Sins: Echourouq al-Yawm, Algeria
GOP Suicide Squad Continues
A mind blowing post from a conservative perspective on how the GOP should deal with Election 2010. Perhaps the most amazing quote comes from Senator DeMint who says: “I would rather have 30 Republicans in the Senate who really believe in principles of limited government, free markets, free people, than to have 60 that don’t have a set of beliefs.” The Republicans would … [Read more...] about GOP Suicide Squad Continues
Byron York: Blacks Are Skewing Obama’s Poll Numbers
Black Americans are not a legitimate demographic in Byron York's view: … [Read more...] about Byron York: Blacks Are Skewing Obama’s Poll Numbers
Guest Author: Open Letter to My Fellow Republicans…
Note: The Following Letter was developed by Travis Johnson, the founder of Progressive Republicans. We, the Undersigned, as long-time, loyal Republicans, supporters of the Party's candidates and its core values of smaller, more efficient government, individual liberty and personal freedom condemn in the strongest possible fashion the circumstances and actions of so-called … [Read more...] about Guest Author: Open Letter to My Fellow Republicans…
World Must Not Fall for Obama PR Onslaught: Al-Arab al-Yawm, Jordan
Is the American press, radio and TV acting as the media arm of the Obama Administration? This criticism, made very often on the American right - and for many years in regard to Reagan and Bush on the American left - appears in this article from Jordan's Al-Arab al-Yawm, as a warning to the world not to fall for it. For Al-Arab al-Yawm, Amal al-Sharqi writes in part: It is … [Read more...] about World Must Not Fall for Obama PR Onslaught: Al-Arab al-Yawm, Jordan
Mexico’s Closing Down
msnbc.com: BREAKING NEWS: Mexico to shut down nonessential government offices, businesses, reports say … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Closing Down
Me Media
Big media putting you to sleep? There’s good reason. The secret ingredient to your undivided attention is in this week’s cartoon. (Click cartoon for a full-size image) For more cartoon commentary, visit Small World Cartoons. … [Read more...] about Me Media
Specter Leaves the GOP
Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Specter Leaves the GOP
Why are People Dying in Mexico, But Not the U.S.?: Excelsior of Mexico
It's the question on everyone's lips - but one that so far, few have answered: Why have so many died in Mexico of the new H1N1 flu virus, but only one - so far - in the United States? Looking for an answer, Leo Zuckermann, for Mexico's Excelsior, writes in part: "When I get a fever in Mexico, I telephone my doctor. He's a friend who knows me perfectly. He asks me about my … [Read more...] about Why are People Dying in Mexico, But Not the U.S.?: Excelsior of Mexico
House and Senate Approve Obama’s Budget Outline
On his 99th day in office, President Obama received the very welcome news that Senator Specter was switching to the Democratic Party, virtually assuring the Democrats a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate---something Republicans were very quick to condemn (both the defection and the filibuster-proof majority) since they, of course, would never dream of hoping for and … [Read more...] about House and Senate Approve Obama’s Budget Outline
Republican House Member Calls Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill “A Hoax”
It's distressing that someone as ignorant as this could even be in Congress. If you want to oppose a hate crimes bill, do it on the merits of the bill, not by denying plain facts. … [Read more...] about Republican House Member Calls Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill “A Hoax”
WHO Moves to Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level 5
MSNBC-TV Breaking News: WHO Moves to Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level 5 BBC … [Read more...] about WHO Moves to Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level 5
Barack Obama’s First 100 Days
A few viewpoints can be found HERE. … [Read more...] about Barack Obama’s First 100 Days
Steaming Ahead in Slo-Mo
The news today will be about Barack Obama's whirlwind energy steering the Ship of State for the first 100 days, but below the water line, the crew is still seriously undermanned. The Cabinet was finally filled yesterday as the President swore in Kathleen Sebelius amid a swine flu scare and an impending Congressional battle over health care reform but, in true Washington … [Read more...] about Steaming Ahead in Slo-Mo
Obama’s First 100 Days Graded B+
I'll cut to the chase. My grade for President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office is B+. Now, I'm writing this off the top of my head without referring to notes because this type of grading is always subjective. The kind of images embedded in our minds. The charisma factor: A+ This is a no brainer. Obama gets a break here. All one does is compare Obama with the … [Read more...] about Obama’s First 100 Days Graded B+
Senate Confirms Sebelius to Head HHS
The vote was 65-31. Only six of those 65 senators are Republicans -- actually, five, since Arlen Specter is no longer a Republican. Matthew Yglesias doesn't see much hope for a "broad bipartisan coalition" for comprehensive health care reform in those numbers: It seems to me that if you can only get 65 votes for what should be an uncontroversial HHS appointment, then the odds … [Read more...] about Senate Confirms Sebelius to Head HHS
Obama and Biden Officially Warmly Welcome Arlen Specter To Democratic Party
While conservative talkers and RNC Chairman Michael Steele are essentially saying "good riddance" to Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter -- and it could be argued continuing to send out a message that moderates, independents and non-talk show political culture Republicans are not welcome in the modern, incredibly shrinking Republican party -- President Barack Obama and Vice … [Read more...] about Obama and Biden Officially Warmly Welcome Arlen Specter To Democratic Party
Larry Kramer on History & Gender
Larry Kramer went back to his alma mater, Yale ('57), last week to pick up the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the university's Gay and Lesbian Association. Kramer, you will remember, burst on the scene with the 1978 novel, Faggots, which portrayed the gay community of the time as shallow and promiscuous. He went on to a lifetime of ardent AIDS activism, co-founding … [Read more...] about Larry Kramer on History & Gender
Olympia Snowe at the Alamo
Maine Senator Olympia Snowe is among the last moderate Republican officeholders remaining. In the New York Times she laments the departure of her friend and fellow moderate Arlen Specter for the Democratic Party, claiming that her party has failed to appreciate the need for moderates as well as conservatives in order to win. Then she pulls out the big guns, quoting Ronald … [Read more...] about Olympia Snowe at the Alamo
Irked By The Spectre Of Specter
I know how politics works. I know that, from the perspective of Democrats in Washington, the just-announced defection of Senator Arlen Specter to their party is a coup. In practical terms I can see why Democratic officials in Pennsylvania are also queuing up to welcome the man to their fold and promising to back him in next year's primary and senatorial election. … [Read more...] about Irked By The Spectre Of Specter