It used to be that President George W. Bush could go to events and he would only need his Secret Service folks to make sure nobody had any weapons. By the time of the 2004 election he had to make sure that nobody was around who was wearing a pink shirt under their sweater or a Kerry bumper sticker on their car. From here on out, he may not be able to show up to speak anywhere … [Read more...] about Poor George W. Bush
Tough Times for Rush Limbaugh
Bloomberg business headline: Housing starts in the U.S. unexpectedly snapped the longest streak of declines in 18 years in February, adding to signs that the pace of the economy’s decline may be easing. Hallelujah! And I am not even very religious Business Breaking News: For the fifth day in six consecutive business days, the markets close … [Read more...] about Tough Times for Rush Limbaugh
Cuomo’s Revelations Mean New Credibility Problems For AIG
,/center> Credibility is something hard to regain when you lose it. And lose it repeatedly. Now AIG's credibility is crumbling faster than the proverbial stale cookie in the wake of new revelations from New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo: AIG's assertion that it had no choice but to make multi-million dollar bonus payments was undercut this afternoon by New York … [Read more...] about Cuomo’s Revelations Mean New Credibility Problems For AIG
WHITE HOUSE PETS AND POLITICAL ANIMALS
So it’s final – a Portuguese water dog is coming to the White House sometime in April. That’s what you get when you have to please 3 women. Originally President Obama suggested going to the local dog pound and adopting a stray mixed breed. First Lady Michelle Obama nixed that idea immediately. She had heard talk show host Conan O’Brien point out that the last President … [Read more...] about WHITE HOUSE PETS AND POLITICAL ANIMALS
Film Me, I’m Irish!
Later this afternoon, at 4 pm eastern, stop by the Movie Addict Headquarters radio show for an interview with John P. McCarthy and a rundown of the best Irish themed movies of all time. What are some of your picks for the best Irish themed films? See you on the radio! … [Read more...] about Film Me, I’m Irish!
AIG Lynch Mob
Of all people, Barack Obama is the unlikeliest to be stirring up a lynch mob, but there is no other way to describe his stoking of public anger over the AIG bonuses. "In the last six months, A.I.G. has received substantial sums from the U.S. Treasury,” Mr. Obama took the podium to say yesterday. “How do they justify this outrage to the taxpayers who are keeping the company … [Read more...] about AIG Lynch Mob
So What *Was* Scott Murphy Doing in the Situation Room?
While reading a recent transcript of press avails by NY20 Congressional candidates Scott Murphy and Jim Tedisco, I noticed an odd comment by Murphy. I didn't pay much attention to it and let it slide until I saw that John McCormack had perked up his ears over the same thing. MURPHY: So, one of the best moments of my life: I was going down to D.C. a week and a half ago. We … [Read more...] about So What *Was* Scott Murphy Doing in the Situation Room?
Allergists’ Suggestions on ‘First Dog’
Washington Post: Congressman Touts Shaved Golden Retriever for First Dog There's been no shortage of advice at the annual gathering of allergists here in Washington when it comes to the Obama family's hunt for a hypoallergenic First Dog. The pressing issue of the would-be first pooch has dominated hallway and cocktail conversation during the five-day meeting of the … [Read more...] about Allergists’ Suggestions on ‘First Dog’
Dead News Walking
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Dead News Walking
A Troubled St. Patrick’s Day In Ireland
Today St. Patrick's Day is celebrated all over the world, but in Ireland itself the happiness is tempered by the fact these are troubled times. Ireland-based journalist Tish Durkin writes: On this St. Patrick's Day, the people of Ireland, North and South, can feel pride and relief that the recent murders of two unarmed British soldiers and a police officer by “Republican … [Read more...] about A Troubled St. Patrick’s Day In Ireland
The Painful Cost of ‘Breed Standards’: Torture Vs. Cosmetics (Guest Voice)
by Walter Brasch Legislatures in Pennsylvania and Illinois are considering bills that would reduce or eliminate what animal welfare advocates call mutilations, and what breeders and American Kennel Club (AKC) call “breed standards.” Because dogs are considered by state laws to be property, individual owners may currently cut and shape dogs’ ears (cropping) or amputate part … [Read more...] about The Painful Cost of ‘Breed Standards’: Torture Vs. Cosmetics (Guest Voice)
Learn About Stem Cell Research Before Rejecting It (Guest Voice)
Learn About Stem Cell Research Before Rejecting It by Jim Bell There has been much in the blogosphere during the last week concerning stem cell research, all of which seemingly triggered by Obama's reversal of Bush's policy to deny government funding for stem cell research. Arguments from the right consistently state that stem cell research is morally wrong because the … [Read more...] about Learn About Stem Cell Research Before Rejecting It (Guest Voice)
Obama And AIG
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. . All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Obama And AIG
Irish Songs For Your Ears — And Heart
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling -- sung by that great Irish singer...Perry Como (OK so that isn't quite accurate, but its one of the best versions on You Tube): And another great song: It's A Great Day For The Irish -- sung by another great Irish singer, Judy Garland (Irish in spirit): … [Read more...] about Irish Songs For Your Ears — And Heart
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day By Martha Randolph Carr Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone. Today all of America gets to be an honorary Irishman, wear green and attempt lame brogues. It’s a wonderful, quirky little holiday that inspires city officials to turn the Chicago River that runs through the metropolitan’s business section a lovely emerald green. Parades will be held in … [Read more...] about Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Mexico’s Drug War: No Way Out But to Fight On: La Tercera of Chile
"UNCLE SAM SAYS: 'THEY'RE LUNATICS IF THEY THINK I WON'T STICK MY NOSE INTO THE ISSUE OF MEXICAN DRUG TRAFFICKING" [La Jornada, Mexico] Continuing with the series of articles WORLDMEETS.US is working on in regard to the Mexican drug crisis, we offer this item from Chile's La Tercera. For Americans busy scratching their heads about why the last few months the Mexican … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Drug War: No Way Out But to Fight On: La Tercera of Chile
Mr. Bush: “We Do Not Torture,” Time and Time Again
On Sunday, the New York Times, published an Op-Ed piece by Mark Danner, a professor of journalism at the University of California, Berkeley, and Bard College, and author of "Torture and Truth: America, Abu Ghraib and the War on Terror.” His essay, "Tales From Torture’s Dark World," contains extensive excerpts from a "Confidential" report prepared by the International … [Read more...] about Mr. Bush: “We Do Not Torture,” Time and Time Again
Obama’s Quandary in Pakistan
There are growing murmurs in Europe that Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has overplayed his hand under advice from the Americans, setting off the slow demise of Pakistan not only as a democracy but also as a governable country. A nightmare is shaping up on the streets of cities big and small in Pakistan. Pity its people battered between the hammer of military dictators … [Read more...] about Obama’s Quandary in Pakistan
Minimally Invasive Education
...a pedagogic method that uses the learning environment to generate an adequate level of motivation to induce learning in groups of children, with minimal, or no, intervention by a teacher. Embedded video from CNN Video From Hole-In-The-Wall, Lighting the Spark of Learning: The central idea behind Hole-in-the-Wall is that groups of children learn on their own without … [Read more...] about Minimally Invasive Education
Legal Fictions, Surrealism and Fantasy in the Post-Modern World
LEGAL FICTIONS AND THE SANCTITY OF CONTRACTS – A LOT OF NICE BULL Corporations, limited liability companies, banks, financial entities, non-profit organizations, governmental entities, and all private enterprises in the world are essentially legal fictions. What is a legal fiction? It is a fictitious “person” created by law that has certain legal rights and … [Read more...] about Legal Fictions, Surrealism and Fantasy in the Post-Modern World