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 Superman In Crisis
Words of War and Peace, and Somewhere In Between
On Saturday, I wrote a post summarizing an amazing CSIS report titled "Study on a Possible Israeli Strike on Iran's Nuclear Development Facilities." It wasn't until today that I read a message sent by Israeli President Shimon Peres to the Iranian people on the occasion of Novruz. Novruz in Persian means "New[-year]-day", and is the beginning of the year for the people in … [Read more...] about Words of War and Peace, and Somewhere In Between
Banks Are Lending–to Their Own
The credit crunch is squeezing American businesses and consumers, except for the directors, top executives and other insiders who have loans from their own banks totaling $41 billion. We learn this from the Charlotte Observer, which reports: "At Charlotte-based Bank of America, those loans more than doubled last year, to $624.2 million--the biggest dollar jump in the … [Read more...] about Banks Are Lending–to Their Own
Treasury Unveils Toxic Assets Bank Bad Assets Rescue Plan: Stocks Climb
The Treasury Department unveiled its highly anticipated plan to rescue banks by helping them remove their troubled assets by creating a controversial f "toxic bank" -- and Wall Street immediately reacted as stocks climbed. But there could be a dark political cloud on the horizon: while the plan was being released banks got more rotten PR with a story breaking about how … [Read more...] about Treasury Unveils Toxic Assets Bank Bad Assets Rescue Plan: Stocks Climb
Is Population Control Even Possible?
Over in the U.K. there are ideas being floated regarding reducing the nation's population to roughly 30 million, roughly what it was during the Victorian era. Unfortunately, the argument is made in terms of environmental impact. JONATHON PORRITT, one of Gordon Brown’s leading green advisers, is to warn that Britain must drastically reduce its population if it is to build a … [Read more...] about Is Population Control Even Possible?
Memo To Obama Bashers: I’m Scared & Angry Too, But Please Back Off
By SHAUN MULLEN GUEST VOICE The inevitable piling on the Barack Obama presidency is well underway -- and well too prematurely. Consider that Obama has been in office for not even two thirds of the mythic 100 days by which new presidents are prejudged. Consider that we had been sabotaged by domestic terrorists in the form of the Bush administration and that the damage it … [Read more...] about Memo To Obama Bashers: I’m Scared & Angry Too, But Please Back Off
Remembering The Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher (Guest Voice)
Remembering The Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher by Dalitso Njolinjo As Americans rightly feel proud of their collective ‘achievement’ in electing their first non-white-male president, I am left wondering why hasn’t there been any mention of the greatest ground breaker of modern times – a leader who not only produced cracks on the “highest glass ceiling” as the suit pants lady … [Read more...] about Remembering The Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher (Guest Voice)
Twitter This
Aislin, The Montreal Gazette This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Twitter This
Up North, it is still winter
Under tight-plaited canopy: the old walker will find what the new satellite cannot
Supreme Leader Responds to Obama’s Message to Iranians: FARS News Agency of Iran
So now that Barack Obama has sent a conciliatory Persian New Year message to Iranians and their leaders, is Tehran reacting favorably? According to this news account from the Islamic Republic's state-controlled Fars News Agency, the Supreme Leader's response is the political equivalent of 'show me the money.' In a speech delivered on March 22, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali … [Read more...] about Supreme Leader Responds to Obama’s Message to Iranians: FARS News Agency of Iran
Obama Strongly Defends Geithner On 60 Minutes: Is Geithner Secure Or Doomed?
President Barack Obama's extensive interview on CBS's venerable and still-power-house-rated 60 Minutes made news even before the interview aired due to some segments released in advance -- most specifically, his defense of Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner.. In less than two months in office, Geithner has managed to spark a gathering a coalition of Democrats, Republicans and … [Read more...] about Obama Strongly Defends Geithner On 60 Minutes: Is Geithner Secure Or Doomed?
The Beeper Cacophony
by Walter Brasch Barack Obama was determined that the only way anyone was going to take away his BlackBerry was if they pried it from his cold dead hands. Or, something to that effect. The President justifiably relies upon his BlackBerry, but many rely upon electronic communications as a status symbol or as a crutch so they don’t … [Read more...] about The Beeper Cacophony
An American Outrage: Bernie, AIG, and Us
by Rosemary and Walter Brasch There have now been more than 4,000 deaths and 30,000 casualties of American military in the war in Iraq. More than 100,000 Iraqis and others, most of them civilian, have also been killed in what is now known to be an unnecessary war. But, we as a nation are not outraged. We have recently learned that former President Bush … [Read more...] about An American Outrage: Bernie, AIG, and Us
Upon Reflection, The Toxic Asset Plan Is Even Worse Than At First Glance
I had meant to not discuss the Toxic Asset plan too much before it was officially announced, so I thought my prior post would be enough. This idea in particular has seen many iterations that would cause outrage if enacted, but they were never even formally proposed because of the backlash from the leaked details. However, this plan is SO bad, and it seems that they will … [Read more...] about Upon Reflection, The Toxic Asset Plan Is Even Worse Than At First Glance
Two Short Must Reads On Obama, Bowling And The Special Olympics
From Bill Stothers (a former editor of mine and one of the best when I worked as a reporter on the recently sold San Diego Union), who doesn't blog from a partisan perspective...read THIS and THIS. … [Read more...] about Two Short Must Reads On Obama, Bowling And The Special Olympics
Another Republican Takes Rush Limbaugh’s Name In Vain And Backtracks
And the Republican politico backtracked so quickly that some could virtually put their prediction on a timer ... The dynamics of this are now becoming interesting for political junkies who aren't wedded to either party. There are now increasing signs that President Barack Obama is starting to lose some of the independent voters who backed him (for instance, just look at … [Read more...] about Another Republican Takes Rush Limbaugh’s Name In Vain And Backtracks
DVR Alert: Tuesday March 24th
We don't often post DVR alerts here on TMV but this one is worth mentioning. For those who get Turner Classic Movies this is a DVR alert. Tuesday March 24th starting at 8pm (check listings to be sure in case you get an Eastern feed on your TV) they are airing a new special. Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood In addition to a special about cartoonist Chuck Jones they … [Read more...] about DVR Alert: Tuesday March 24th
Your TARP Dollars At Work? Some Bailed Out Companies Quietly Make Campaign Contributions
It's almost mind-boggling now to watch corporate America and some politicians of both parties act oblivious to the backlash over whether bailout money is being used appropriately by companies that get it. Newsweek has this item that you are sure to hear about in coming days: In recent filings with the Federal Election Commission, the political action committee for Bank of … [Read more...] about Your TARP Dollars At Work? Some Bailed Out Companies Quietly Make Campaign Contributions
The Price of Congress’ Crazy Rage
This has been a bad week for American leadership, and next week could be worse. In trying to calm the country, Barack Obama made one joke too many while lawmakers in Washington spent their time acting out the worst stereotypes of politicians as fools, cowards and knaves. "Congress," writes New York Times business columnist Joe Nocera, "with its howls of rage, its chaotic, … [Read more...] about The Price of Congress’ Crazy Rage