Who Invented The Automobile? by Kathy Gill At the risk of sounding like President Clinton, it depends in large part on how you define "automobile" and "invention." In his State of the Union speech last night, President Obama indirectly and incorrectly asserted that the automobile was invented in America: I believe the nation that invented the automobile cannot … [Read more...] about Who Invented The Automobile? (Guest Voice)
Is Conservative Talk Radio Wrecking The Right?
Is conservative talk radio wrecking the right? We've asked that question many times before here, but now the question comes from a must read article in The American Conservative that expands upon some of the questions and points we've made here over the past few years. These are questions about how conservative talk radio -- once a useful device for a seemingly discouraged … [Read more...] about Is Conservative Talk Radio Wrecking The Right?
Barack Obama & Carnival Queen
World's love affair with President Barack Obama continues to manifest in different forms. Take, for example, a Brazilian carnival queen who painted President Barack Obama's face on her body. (See the Huffington Post story here.) … [Read more...] about Barack Obama & Carnival Queen
The Future of the GOP is in Utah
I think the future of the Republican Party lies in the states. It will be the governors leading the way. There is one governor out there that I do think represents the future of the GOP if party leaders are wise enough to listen. No, I am not talking about Bobby Jindal. I am talking about Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, who is a conservative that actually lives and works … [Read more...] about The Future of the GOP is in Utah
The Controversy Involving Rush Limbaugh And Bobby Jindal Continues
It's almost all out war....among conservatives. Read the ever lively Allahpundit. And read the comments from Rush fans under his post. Further evidence that conservative talkers such as Rush Limbaugh who played such a vital role in rallying the Republican party faithful in the late 1980s and 1990s by helping provide party members with a cohesive world view, plus a place to … [Read more...] about The Controversy Involving Rush Limbaugh And Bobby Jindal Continues
The Rush Limbaugh EIB Network Female Summit: Transcript, Highlights, Denial
This morning, I posted about how, yesterday, Rush Limbaugh called for a women's summit because of the uniquely high gender gap reported by Public Policy Polling. Limbaugh wanted to find out, through a summit: what it is I must do to close the gender gap — or, if not what it is I must do to close the gender gap, what it is I’ve done that has caused the gender gap; assuming the … [Read more...] about The Rush Limbaugh EIB Network Female Summit: Transcript, Highlights, Denial
When Nationalization Isn’t Nationalization
Recently we have been hearing talk of 'nationalizing the banks' and there has been considerable panic over the prospect. I am no financial expert but I do know a few things and have researched the topic a bit to find out exactly what is going on. To the degree I don't get all the terms right I would welcome input from those more expert than I am but it sounds like the Obama … [Read more...] about When Nationalization Isn’t Nationalization
Obama Speech
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner This cartoon is copyrighted and is licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Obama Speech
How Realistic Is The Bank Stress Test?
Some initial details were released about the parameters that the government is using to run its stress tests on all the major banks. There is a possibility that the results of this exercise will lead to the largest governmental restructuring of the U.S. financial system since the 1930s, but the whole thing could also just be hot air. If I had to venture a guess, I'd assume that … [Read more...] about How Realistic Is The Bank Stress Test?
Obama’s Body Language
By my count, Barack Obama kissed at least two dozen women on his way in and out of the House last night, but the affectionate post-speech highlight was a quick back rub from Sen. Barbara Boxer, who had been seen having an ecstatic reaction during the President's words on health care reform. There were hugs, too, many of them for men, including his polar political opposite, … [Read more...] about Obama’s Body Language
The Buck Stops…Over There
A few years ago, I went to a local car dealer to purchase a car. It was a slightly used Volkswagen Jetta diesel. I loved the car. I ended up purchasing the car on a six-year loan. (Yes, I said six years.) At the time I was working in a call center and part time in a church. I knew in my mind the church job was shaky, but I didn't think about it. A month later, I lost … [Read more...] about The Buck Stops…Over There
Guess Who Still Thinks Bobby Jindal Is Just Great?
Can you guess? And -- let me get it straight -- Republican party leaders are taking advice from this guy? UPDATE: Not all conservatives entirely agree with Rush. … [Read more...] about Guess Who Still Thinks Bobby Jindal Is Just Great?
Slumdog Trillionaire
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Slumdog Trillionaire
Rush Limbaugh Calls A Women’s Summit To Research His Gender Gap
First, here’s the information from Public Policy Polling. In addition to the gender gap discussed below, the poll indicates that few people think Rush Limbaugh should have much influence: Even if voters are pretty split on whether they like Limbaugh or not, there’s more of a consensus on how much sway they think he should hold in American politics, which is not much. Only 23% … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Calls A Women’s Summit To Research His Gender Gap
NY20: Murphy Deftly Avoids Comment on ROTC
Another update from our previous story on NY 20th CD Democratic Candidate Scott Murphy's early writings on the appropriateness of having R.O.T.C. on college campus grounds. It seems that, during one of his campaign stops at a local V.F.W. the question was put to Mr. Murphy three times. His reaction is caught for you on film, thanks to the wonder of YouTube. It seems … [Read more...] about NY20: Murphy Deftly Avoids Comment on ROTC
Quote of The Day: Speech Showed New Obama Democratic Era?
The political Quote of the Day comes from the U.K's The Spectator's Alex Massie who saw last night as a major shift for America towards a new Democratic Obama era that may be akin to the Ronald Reagan Republican era: And so it begins. The contrast between Barack Obama last night and George W Bush was striking. Not merely in terms of the content of their speeches, but in … [Read more...] about Quote of The Day: Speech Showed New Obama Democratic Era?
NY20 Tedisco: If I Answer Your Questions, You’ll Just Ask More
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. - Wanted: A campaign manager for Jim Tedisco (R-NY) who can stop him from talking to the press. On the surface, I agree with this New York Times piece in that the upcoming special election in New York's 20th Congressional District should have been a slam-dunk for Jim Tedisco. His Democratic opponent, Scott Murphy, has spent the last two weeks fighting off … [Read more...] about NY20 Tedisco: If I Answer Your Questions, You’ll Just Ask More
Bobby Jindal’s Problem: He Looks Like Saturday Night Live Caricature
Can Democrats, Republicans and independents put aside political biases and just bluntly say it after they've taken their hands away from their eyes? Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's speech in replying to President Barack Obama's speech to Congres wasn't "da bomb" but "a bomb." To paraphrase the late Jackie Gleason, his response made the atomic bomb look like a … [Read more...] about Bobby Jindal’s Problem: He Looks Like Saturday Night Live Caricature
Polling Obama’s Speech
So far, the reactions to Obama's speech last night have been very, very positive. Unlike the post-debate snap polls, where pundits saw a weak performance but the public rated Obama highly, everyone seems to agree that Obama was at the top of his game. Some numbers: 63% approved of President Obama's plans for dealing with the economic crisis before the speech; 80% … [Read more...] about Polling Obama’s Speech
The Importance of Feb. 28, 2009
This Saturday has been globally designated “Rare Disease Day.” The purpose: "to call attention to the public health issues associated with rare diseases, which affect nearly 30 million Americans and countless others around the world." My son is one of those 30 million Americans, as is the youngest daughter of a friend and former colleague. You might be surprised to … [Read more...] about The Importance of Feb. 28, 2009