In his “America Steps Forward on Stem Cell Funds … So What About Germany?: Der Tageszeitung, Germany,“ co-blogger William Kern gives a sampling of reactions to Obama’s decision to increase federal funding for stem cell research, and also of governmental stem cell research conditions and limitations in European countries. One of those countries that are looking very closely … [Read more...] about The Dutch Stem Cell “Taboo”
(Update) Is Hersh’s Cheney Story A Bombshell Or A Bomb?
By SHAUN MULLEN GUEST VOICE As reported here yesterday, investigative journalist Seymour Hersh asserts that a covert military unit attached to the Joint Special Operations Command prowled the world killing people on orders of Dick Cheney. In a follow-up at my own blog, I flesh out why I am skeptical of Hersh's “executive assassination ring” claim and review why Hersh has … [Read more...] about (Update) Is Hersh’s Cheney Story A Bombshell Or A Bomb?
Madoffs Accomplice
Cartoon by Keefe, The Denver Post This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Madoffs Accomplice
The Little Family of a Coal Miner in West Virginia, During the Great Depression
So much to see in this picture, depending on which set of lenses one uses. The children in the picture might still be alive today, being now elderly people. Many would pray so. … [Read more...] about The Little Family of a Coal Miner in West Virginia, During the Great Depression
Some Madoff Musings
Let me begin this little post by saying that I could not possibly come up with enough epithets to describe how I feel about Mr. Madoff. He is slime, sleaze, scum, etc. I am thrilled beyond words to see him go to jail and it does not bother me in the least to ponder him spending the rest of his life going to the dance with his new roomie Bubba. I also feel deep empathy for … [Read more...] about Some Madoff Musings
Bernie Madoff’s Plea
Bernie Madoff's Plea This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Bernie Madoff’s Plea
The Bizzare World Of Sales Tax
As we head into an era where it is increasingly likely that sales taxes will be raised in many states I thought it might be interesting to explore the somewhat bizzare world that is the sales tax. I was prompted to write this post because of an experience I had recently in buying my lunch. I've been taking advantage of the Subway $ 5 foot long promotion and noticed that … [Read more...] about The Bizzare World Of Sales Tax
The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II in Plain Language and Awesome Images
5th generation fighter planes from Gizmodo on Vimeo I have written several pieces on the ongoing debate and upcoming decisions by the U.S. on the acquisition of additional F-22 Raptor combat aircraft and on both the U.S and other nations' plans to join in or to continue to participate in the development and purchase of the upcoming F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Those … [Read more...] about The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II in Plain Language and Awesome Images
Iran’s ‘Scheme’ to Use Religious Tourism to Control Iraq!: Kitabat of Iraq
In this latest article from Iraq critical of growing Iranian influence in the country, Kitabat's Khadir Taahar writes in part: "The Iranian octopus extends everywhere in Iraq, wringing her body of riches even after it tore it to shreds with sectarianism. During his current visit, the criminal Rafsanjani [Iran's former president] proposed an Iraq-Iran joint initiative in the … [Read more...] about Iran’s ‘Scheme’ to Use Religious Tourism to Control Iraq!: Kitabat of Iraq
My Governor Rejects $555 Million for Unemployed Texans
I had read reports that Texas Gov. Rick Perry was planning to turn down $555 million that would expand our state's unemployment benefits, because, allegedly, the money would have required the state to keep funding the expanded benefits after the stimulus money ran out. So, in illusional hopes of perhaps persuading my Governor into accepting the money for the sake of present … [Read more...] about My Governor Rejects $555 Million for Unemployed Texans
Considering the Who and How of Criticizing Israel
I’m a little too late to the Chas Freeman dust up to add incremental value to the postmortem. But the debate surrounding Mr. Freeman and his attitude toward Israel did force me -- even as a consistently, instinctively pro-Israel observer -- to ask: Is it ever appropriate to criticize Israel’s government? If it is, under what conditions; i.e., who can articulate such … [Read more...] about Considering the Who and How of Criticizing Israel
Alt. Conservative Update 3-12-09
Every so often, I will be posting links to posts I tend to brand as "alternacon," stuff that you don't normally hear from conservatives. Conservatism has a wider reach than the stuff peddled by Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter and I would like to point them out and pass them along. So here is the first update: Geoffrey Kabaservice (who has written a series of wonderful … [Read more...] about Alt. Conservative Update 3-12-09
Calling Obama And Washington Back To Reality (Guest Voice)
Calling Obama And Washington Back To Reality by Marc Pascal Now that the sky is literally falling, what are you going to do? I realize that less than 100 days into any administration is too soon to expect immediate results. Considering this mess is so large, complicated, interconnected, and global, it will not be completely resolved for several years. However, the … [Read more...] about Calling Obama And Washington Back To Reality (Guest Voice)
God Forbid
He could be a bit moderate... (the conservative litmus test wars continue...) … [Read more...] about God Forbid
America Steps Forward on Stem Cell Funds … So What About Germany?: Der Tageszeitung, Germany
Human stem cells undergo division. The global reaction to President Obama's decision to increase the amount of federal of federal funding is pouring in - and it reveals something quite surprising: Continental European bans on stem cell research are more strict than they were in George W. Bush's America; and with America set to go full-bore into stem-cell research, the … [Read more...] about America Steps Forward on Stem Cell Funds … So What About Germany?: Der Tageszeitung, Germany
“Traffic” Update
A drug dealer named Shorty joins Warren Buffet and Bill Gates on the Forbes list of the world's richest people as President Obama talks about sending National Guard troops to the Mexican border because "it's unacceptable if you've got drug gangs crossing our borders and killing U.S. citizens." We are living in a sequel to Steven Soderbergh's 2000 movie "Traffic" now as the … [Read more...] about “Traffic” Update
Feeding The Banks
Paresh Nath, The Khaleej Times, UAE This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Feeding The Banks
ThruYou: Remix Masterpiece
Lessig Says: So it may well have taken the makers of this amazing remix (and others available at Thru-You.com) more time to make this than it took me to write my book, REMIX. But whether or not it did, this is, to borrow the point from my friend David Post's fantastic book, Jefferson's Moose. Watch this, and you'll understand everything and more than what I try to explain in … [Read more...] about ThruYou: Remix Masterpiece
Breaking Up Is Easy To Do
...especially when your mother and mother-in-law is no longer running for Vice President and the pressure (societal, family and particularly political) has perhaps eased. Why, who ever could have predicted THIS would have happened? Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston have SPLIT UP details at 11 details HERE. (In case you haven't ever heard, Bristol Palin is the daughter of Alaska … [Read more...] about Breaking Up Is Easy To Do
Quote Of The Day: Are We At “War” In Economic Crisis Or Not?
Our political (and economic) quote of the day comes from MSNBC's First Read's always-perceptive Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico Montanaro, who raise the question of whether the U.S. is essentially at "war" given the crisis -- and, if that's the case, why Democrats, Republicans and the press don't seem to notice: Opinion leaders are beginning to come to this … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: Are We At “War” In Economic Crisis Or Not?