According to David Frum, Niccolo Macchiavelli identified "the tragedy of man" as a failure to adapt to change. Thus Frum concludes an essay, posted Saturday, in which he rebuffs fellow conservatives. For those who lean right but believe the current Right is lost in the forest, there's much to like in Frum's self-defense. The Economist's Lexington spotlights one notable … [Read more...] about ‘The Tragedy of Man’
U.S. v Barack Obama
Four score minus four years ago, a Democratic President of the United States tried to change the relationship between the government and its' citizens. The press called Franklin Roosevelt's plan to get Americans working during The Great Depression "The New Deal", the Supreme Court decided these policies promoted by the President and passed by a Democratic Congress were … [Read more...] about U.S. v Barack Obama
Unpleasant April Fools Joke in NY20
As I previously predicted, the withdrawal of the Libertarian candidate in New York's 20th district special congressional election threw the race into a virtual dead heat. After all precincts finished reporting, Democrat Scott Murphy was listed as having a lead of 65 votes. Now we will await the opening and counting of the absentee ballots, which number far more than the current … [Read more...] about Unpleasant April Fools Joke in NY20
Happy April Fools Day in Tech
Michael Arrington has the definitive April Fools tech roundup. A sampling... Fun from Google: Google Brain Search, "Faster and more accurate memory retrieval... Eliminate 'tip of the tongue' syndrome." GMail Autopilot, "The easiest email could possibly be." Twitter switch for The Guardian, after 188 years of ink: • Newspaper to be available only on messaging service • … [Read more...] about Happy April Fools Day in Tech
Obama Cabinet Nominee Has Tax Issues (Also, The Sky Is Blue)
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, the current Obama nominee to be HHS secretary has admitted to some mistakes on her tax returns and paid about $ 8,000 in taxes and penalties for errors on their 2005-2007 returns. On the surface it does not look to be that big of a deal, but you have to start wondering if they can get anyone nominated for the Cabinet who does not have some … [Read more...] about Obama Cabinet Nominee Has Tax Issues (Also, The Sky Is Blue)
Britain and Europe Welcome President and First Lady
WORLDMEETS.US will be covering President Obama's voyage to Europe - from the European point of view - every step of the way. Tonight of course will be very Britain-centric. Here are just a few of the dozens of stories we've posted in recent hours: The Independent, U.K.: G20 Summit a Test and an Opportunity for President Obama The Independent, U.K.: Obama Aims to Lay the … [Read more...] about Britain and Europe Welcome President and First Lady
NY 20 House Special (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Final count (w/o absentees or military) has it at 65 vote lead for Murphy (D) out of 155,000 cast. Very close Thanks to Elrod for update UPDATE: As of now the race is very close with pretty much all the votes in it looks to be a dead even tie. Absentee ballots still pending, some reports say as many as 6,000 Looks like this one could take a while to … [Read more...] about NY 20 House Special (UPDATED)
The Bonecrusher: The Most Powerful Republican Bar None
It's not Michael Steele, it's not Newt Gingrich, it's not Rush LImbaugh, it's Norm Kong-Coleman, the Republican running for Senate in one of the most tangled Minnesota election counts ever. Mr. Coleman is running against the comedian and radio talk show host, Mr. Al Zilla-Franken... and well, here, you read.... from the Washington Post, keeping in mind, and kicking aside … [Read more...] about The Bonecrusher: The Most Powerful Republican Bar None
U.S. To Join U.N. Human Rights Council
The Washington Post just reported : The Obama administration decided Tuesday to join the U.N. Human Rights Council, reversing a decision by the Bush administration to shun the United Nations' premier rights body to protest the influence of repressive states, according to U.N. diplomats and rights activists. And: The United States will participate in … [Read more...] about U.S. To Join U.N. Human Rights Council
Jurassic Detroit
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Jurassic Detroit
Vote of Confidence
As Pres. Obama heads off to Europe for the G20 summit, he can bask in the glow of this new CNN poll, which indicates that huge majorities of Americans believe that the president will give a favorable impression of the U.S. to the rest of the world: As Barack Obama takes off for his first overseas trip as president, a new national poll indicates that more than eight in ten … [Read more...] about Vote of Confidence
Of Headlines, Iraq Contractors, and “Marching Toward Hell”
Those who read my posts know by now that I have consistently opposed the invasion and occupation of Iraq---I have received a lot of grief for that---and that I passionately support our troops in harm's way. I have been at the receiving end of a lot of skepticism for the latter. I have strongly supported better benefits, medical care, mental care, and better recognition for … [Read more...] about Of Headlines, Iraq Contractors, and “Marching Toward Hell”
Pakistan Taliban Leader Promises Attack On Washington D.C. “Soon”
The ever-present threat to Washington D.C. by terrorists has now gotten a bit more present: Baitullah Mehsud, the Pakistan Taliban leader who American officials fear could be an even bigger threat to the United States than Al Qaeda's Osama bin Laden says there will be a spectacular attack on the nation's capital "soon." CBS News reports: The top Taliban commander in … [Read more...] about Pakistan Taliban Leader Promises Attack On Washington D.C. “Soon”
How the GOP Killed the Reagan Democrats
There is a lot to be said about the whole Obama-taking-over-the-American-auto-industry line, but the thing that has been bothering me for months is how Republicans have dealt with the current situation, which is to say, they have dealt with it by acting rather boorish. Now, I know some liberal wags will say that this is the only way that Republicans know how to act, but … [Read more...] about How the GOP Killed the Reagan Democrats
A Genuine Christian
Too many people attempt to shift the message of Christ away from its original focus on individual reformation toward a mass political movement. My father, who died last week from pancreatic cancer, resisted that tendency, as I explained in my eulogy at his memorial service Sunday. I share that eulogy here, in edited form, as a tribute to my father's exceptional life and … [Read more...] about A Genuine Christian
As GM Goes, So Go Your Tax Dollars
You may recall that last year Detroit came to Washington, hat in hand, looking for another bailout using taxpayer dollars. At that time, some of us questioned whether or not this was a good idea. GM had been on the skids financially for some time and their problems seemed more endemic than temporary. Might they not, we wondered, be better off going into bankruptcy and … [Read more...] about As GM Goes, So Go Your Tax Dollars
RIP General Motors (Guest Voice)
RIP General Motors By Martha Randolph Carr Rick Wagoner has been laid off. The newly-former CEO of General Motors was forced out by the Obama administration after failing to present a workable strategy in exchange for a request of $16.6 billion in additional taxpayer dollars on top of the $14.4 billion the company already received. The unemployed CEO was tasked with … [Read more...] about RIP General Motors (Guest Voice)
General Motors: A Failure Of Leadership All Around
By SHAUN MULLEN GUEST VOICE Wall Street took a big dump yesterday after three weeks of gains and the culprit, depending upon whose ax you're helping grind, is General Motors or the White House. "If the government would stop doing the private sector's work, I think we might be a little better off," whined one analyst who took unkindly to the tough love President Obama … [Read more...] about General Motors: A Failure Of Leadership All Around
Educating Obama on Security and Cocaine: La Cronica de Hoy, Mexico
CARTOON TITLE: 'UNSTOPPABLE TRAFFIC' MEXICAN MAN SAYS: 'IT'S ALRIGHT! THESE ARE AIMED AT SOMEONE ELSE!' Continuing with our coverage of the drug war from the Mexican point of view, WORLDMEETS.US presents this article from Juan Manuel Asai of Mexico's La Cronica de Hoy, which argues for bringing Mexico's message directly to the people of the United States by taking out ads … [Read more...] about Educating Obama on Security and Cocaine: La Cronica de Hoy, Mexico
Cowboy Capitalism to Sheriff Capitalism: Financial Times Deutschland
Continuing with our coverage of the upcoming G20 Summit and President Barack Obama's first trip to Europe as U.S. president, we have two translated offerings today. First up is an editorial from the Germany's Financial Times Deutschland headlined, 'Cowboy Capitalism to Sheriff Capitalism,' which compliments America's remarkable change in tack regarding regulation. The … [Read more...] about Cowboy Capitalism to Sheriff Capitalism: Financial Times Deutschland