So how is Hillary Clinton's visit to the Middle East playing in the Arab world? According to this editorial from Egypt's most widely-read newspaper, Al Gomhuria, America has a lot to prove before the Arab world can take it seriously as an honest broker between Israelis and the Palestinians: "America have to understand that security must be conditioned upon returning the land … [Read more...] about Americans Must Prove Their Even-Handedness: Al Gomhuria, Egypt
Moscow, Tehran and Obama’s Bag of Tricks?: Financial Times Deutschland
Days ago it emerged that President Obama had written Russian President Medvedev with a proposition: If Russia were able to use its influence with Iran and get it to give up its nuclear weapons program, the United States would halt the construction of the U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe. According to this editorial from the Financial Times Deutschland, the Obama foreign … [Read more...] about Moscow, Tehran and Obama’s Bag of Tricks?: Financial Times Deutschland
Obama And The Teleprompter: Words Are A Spirit
I'm trying to figure out something dear readers. Can you help me out please? If you write your own speeches the majority of the time and use a teleprompter the majority of the time so you can read from that speech, does that mean what Ed Morrissey says at Hot Air: Look, a TelePrompter is a tool, like anything else, and using the right tool for the right job is part of … [Read more...] about Obama And The Teleprompter: Words Are A Spirit
Socialism? We Already Have It, Fool
President Barack Obama launched a summit of health field representatives Thursday in the first step to reform the nation's beleaguered health care system. “Those who seek to block any reform at any cost will not prevail this time around,” Obama said in opening a White House conference, where he promised to reduce health costs and expand coverage. He said doing nothing is not … [Read more...] about Socialism? We Already Have It, Fool
Blowing Concerned Conservatives Clear of Rush
Whether they agree or disagree with President Obama's direction for the nation, Americans are quickly forming the opinion that his team doesn't miss much. For example, someone on the team last fall jotted some notes on the success of "Sarah's Base Hardener" in continuing the work of the late icon of conservatism, William F. Buckley. Buckley's work: "I've spent my entire … [Read more...] about Blowing Concerned Conservatives Clear of Rush
White House Health Care Rally, Web Site
On a day dominated by news of falling retail sales and a diving stock market, the President held a pep rally for health care. He told 150 members of Congress and heads of labor unions, business groups, doctors, hospitals, insurance companies and consumer organizations: “Since Teddy Roosevelt first called for reform nearly a century ago, we have talked and tinkered. We … [Read more...] about White House Health Care Rally, Web Site
The Gift That Keeps on Giving… Or Not
I may not agree with the course being taken by President Obama on the economic crisis, and a couple of his cabinet appointments could have been more thoughtful, but I've tried not to pile on him too much and support what he does well. Some news today from our friends in England, however, has truly set my teeth on edge. I'll let the Daily Mail explain the details of the Great … [Read more...] about The Gift That Keeps on Giving… Or Not
Save What You Can?
The French have a lot of experience with economic loss. Not only the kind generated by collapsing markets, but loss generated by revolutions, wars, invasions and occupations. It is thus not surprising that they have sayings, even just phrases, that tell a story of dire financial straits in dramatically straight forward and unmistakable ways. One such phrase roughly translates … [Read more...] about Save What You Can?
Bush Is Not And Obama Is Not
It happened when former President George W. Bush was at the helm and it's happening now with President Barack H. Obama in the captain's chair: comparison of American presidents to the dictators, executioners, thugs, and HIGHLY questionable figures of yesteryear by some people. This bothers me more than it should. This isn't majority thought but still... I deeply respect … [Read more...] about Bush Is Not And Obama Is Not
Citigroup
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. UPDATE: And Citibank's stock has now fallen below $1.00 for the first time... … [Read more...] about Citigroup
Michelin Stars Dimmed by the Global Economic Crisis?
Those of you who can still afford to do so, probably consult one of the the Michelin Red Guides to select your favorite restaurant when traveling abroad or when visiting New York, Las Vegas or Los Angeles. And those of you who have been untouched by our current "lean times," probably look for those restaurants with a three-star rating, indicating that the restaurant offers … [Read more...] about Michelin Stars Dimmed by the Global Economic Crisis?
Palin Alaska Supreme Court Pick: 2nd Woman, Former Planned Parenthood Board Member
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has selected Judge Morgan Christen to become an Alaska Supreme Court justice, the second woman ever named to that bench. From the Alaska Daily News (read the entire article, there's a lot of detail in it): Gov. Sarah Palin on Wednesday picked an Anchorage judge to fill the latest vacancy on the Alaska Supreme Court despite efforts by a … [Read more...] about Palin Alaska Supreme Court Pick: 2nd Woman, Former Planned Parenthood Board Member
Time for Mark Penn to Go
Dheeraj Chand has worked in Democratic polling since 2007, prior to which he was a political journalist, high school debate coach, and field operative for Democratic campaigns. His views do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TMV's editorial board or writers. _______________________________________________ By Dheeraj Chand I'm a little late to the fight … [Read more...] about Time for Mark Penn to Go
Quote of The Day: Why The Limbaugh Debate Matters To Republicans
Our Quote of the Day comes from conservative David Frum who says he stirred up a hornet's nest criticising conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh in the recent controversy over whether Lmbaugh is the party's leader or RNC Chair Michael Steels. Frum argues that this is not a minor battle but entails party identity -- and the party's electoral future: What we are arguing … [Read more...] about Quote of The Day: Why The Limbaugh Debate Matters To Republicans
GM Auditors: Chapter 11 May Indeed Be In General Motors’ Future
GM auditors are now suggesting the megabailout may not be enough and that in the end a Chapter 11 may be in the legendary automakers' future: General Motors Corp.'s auditors have raised "substantial doubt" about the troubled automaker's ability to continue operations, and the company said it may have to seek bankruptcy protection if it can't execute a huge restructuring … [Read more...] about GM Auditors: Chapter 11 May Indeed Be In General Motors’ Future
“Bring Sean Home,” Now a Matter of State
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy In "Bring Sean Home" I wrote on the heart-rending story of an American father's, David Goldman, desperate fight to bring his son home, an 8-year old boy who is being held in Brazil in violation of all international norms, and human decency. NBC has been right on top of the story, all … [Read more...] about “Bring Sean Home,” Now a Matter of State
Missing Bill
Stephen Chapman misses him. So do I. Even during the 90's, when I was still an adamant Republican, I had great respect for President Clinton's modest approach to government -- an approach that stood in stark contrast to the immodesty with which he conducted the rest of his life. And yes, I thought the Republicans at the time were idots for trying to make Clinton's personal … [Read more...] about Missing Bill
White House in the Swing of Things
I don't know if we're going to find a solution to the nation's economic woes, a way to bring Iran to the table of sanity or ever reach bottom on the stock market or housing prices, but by golly we've managed to get a new swing set installed at the White House and it's only March 5. First daughters Malia and Sasha Obama got a big surprise after school Wednesday: a brand-new … [Read more...] about White House in the Swing of Things
A Rational, Affordable Process to Solve the Nation’s Banking Crisis
A Rational And Affordable Process To Solve The Nation's Banking Crisis by Marc Pascal Today all economic and financial experts are essentially baffled on how to proceed in cleaning up the remnants of the Gambling Casino that was once the U.S. banking and financial system. We have zombie banks (BoA, Citigroup, etc.) and a U.S.-owned insurance giant (AIG) that have turned … [Read more...] about A Rational, Affordable Process to Solve the Nation’s Banking Crisis
Gandhi Memorabilia Auction: The Countdown Begins
“Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one, as this (Gandhi), ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth.” -- Albert Einstein Today "the sacred pieces of Indian heritage" would go to the highest bidder in the USA. These are Mahatma Gandhi's few surviving personal effects, including a pair of wire-rimmed spectacles, a Zenith pocket watch and a pair of … [Read more...] about Gandhi Memorabilia Auction: The Countdown Begins