THANK YOU, DAVID GREGORY: Yes, this is the second post in a row to pick on Christina Romer, head of the President's Council of Economic Advisers. But this exchange was too good to pass up:MR. GREGORY: There's an effort across the administration to sound more confident about the economy. The president, speaking on Friday, said this: (Videotape, Friday) PRES. OBAMA: If … [Read more...] about Thank You, David Gregory
A Republican Who Sincerely Wants Obama Not To Fail
Dr. Christina Romer is the chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers. Her comments yesterday morning on Meet the Press left me rather unsettled about the administration's readiness to handle this crisis, because I sincerely want the economy to recover as soon as possible. But seriously, should you believe a Republican who says a rapid recovery is what he truly … [Read more...] about A Republican Who Sincerely Wants Obama Not To Fail
The Drive-By Non-Media: Be Careful What You Wish For
Kathleen Parker has raised a ruckus once again, calling out critics of the media for their failure to grasp the importance of actual journalism and a functional fourth estate. There is surely room for media criticism, and a few bad actors in recent years have badly frayed public trust. And, yes, some newspapers are more liberal than their readership and do a lousy job of … [Read more...] about The Drive-By Non-Media: Be Careful What You Wish For
This Explains A Lot
Political Class Braces For AIG Bonuses To Become Catalyst For Outrage
The political class in Washington -- that means the White House and Congress -- is bracing itself: they fear the latest outrage that involves AIG insurance could become catalyst for outrage against the bailouts, banks and perhaps even corporations in general. The latest bailout-realted corporate outrage is a "high concept" one that even a jar of sauerkraut sitting on the … [Read more...] about Political Class Braces For AIG Bonuses To Become Catalyst For Outrage
Obama Works to Lift the Economy
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Obama Works to Lift the Economy
Pakistan Political Drama: Truce For The Moment
During the past few days Pakistan witnessed a high drama with top opposition leaders, including the powerful former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, put under house arrest. When the confined leaders broke free and began a big protest march to the capital city of Islamabad, the Pakistani government buckled under and agreed on Monday to reinstate the independent-minded former chief … [Read more...] about Pakistan Political Drama: Truce For The Moment
Quote of the Day: David Frum On Attacks On RNC Chair Michael Steele
The political Quote of the Day comes from conservative writer David Frum, who is a high profile Republican critic of conservative radio talk show hosts and America's often exclusionary talk radio political culture. On GOPer attacks on RNC Chair Michael Steele: During an appearance on "Meet the Press" Sunday, Frum, who served as an adviser to President Bush, was asked … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: David Frum On Attacks On RNC Chair Michael Steele
Perino’s Spin and Cheney’s “Stuff Happens”
First, for almost eight years, we listened to Republican politicians and pundits lay blame on former President Clinton for everything that happened during the Bush administration---from the 9/11 attack that occurred towards the beginning, to the economic recession at the end of those lost years. Then we heard Rush Limbaugh and his ilk incessantly blame the election of Barack … [Read more...] about Perino’s Spin and Cheney’s “Stuff Happens”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Columnist Bill Steigerwald’s “Last Words” (He Takes The Buyout)
Editor's Note: These are bittersweet times for those of us who trained for careers in an industry we all loved so much, the newspaper business. Some (like me) moved on to other careers in other industries before what can only be called the 2008-2009 industry-wide meltdown -- but we cherish our newspaper days. Today, others are moving on not by choice, because they're being laid … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Columnist Bill Steigerwald’s “Last Words” (He Takes The Buyout)
It’s Supply Side Economics
Hollywood style (when it's in Hollywood's interests...). … [Read more...] about It’s Supply Side Economics
Some Amazing Photography Pushing Technological Limits, Past To Present
This picture was recently bought by the Library of Congress. Here is the description: The Emir of Bukhara, Alim Khan (1880-1944), poses solemnly for his portrait, taken in 1911 shortly after his accession. As ruler of an autonomous city-state in Islamic Central Asia, the Emir presided over the internal affairs of his emirate as absolute monarch, although since the mid-1800s … [Read more...] about Some Amazing Photography Pushing Technological Limits, Past To Present
A.I.G.’s Best & Brightest=A.I.G.’s Dumb and Dumbest
A lot of people are fuming today about news that the 400 A.I.G. employees in the company's London office—the folks who sold trillions of dollars worth of "swaps" that brought the company to ruin and could end up destroying the world economy—are in line to get $450 million in bonus payments. The legal justification for this idiocy can't be ignored. These employees have a … [Read more...] about A.I.G.’s Best & Brightest=A.I.G.’s Dumb and Dumbest
At War With Yourself
Surely we can take some time out on a Sunday afternoon to get away from criticizing various politicians and just have a little fun. With that thought in mind, take one minute and treat yourself to what is very possibly the funniest pet dog video clip ever produced. Yes, I feel a little bit sorry for the dog, but he seems to be comfortable and healthy other than being a tad … [Read more...] about At War With Yourself
Dick Cheney Shrugs Off Bush Administration Role In Economic Ills
Former Vice President Dick Cheney gave his take on the country's economic meltdown on CNN today -- and gave further evidence of why Democrats, independents, and thoughtful Republicans should be thankful he is the former Vice President. You can boil Cheney's response down in two key points: 1. Don't blame us. It was global forces and if you blame us it's "interesting … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney Shrugs Off Bush Administration Role In Economic Ills
A Conversation About Augmentation & Shakespeare’s Shylock
Out Of Tune Quartet (Guest Voice)
Out Of Tune Quartet by Marc Pascal The Governors of South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas have decided to reject some of the federal stimulus funds, particularly those geared towards increasing unemployment compensation and the numbers of people who are eligible. In Arizona, the Republican Governor and the Republican-controlled legislature have maintained … [Read more...] about Out Of Tune Quartet (Guest Voice)
The Very Best (and Very Worst) of Oscar
Now that we've had time to digest this year's sweeping victory by Slum Dog Millionaire (and the egregious insult of virtually ignoring Hancock and Iron Man) it's an opportune moment to see how the current crop of cinematic efforts stack up against Best Film winners from days past. Later this week, on Thursday afternoon at 3 pm eastern time, Betty Jo Tucker of Movie Addict … [Read more...] about The Very Best (and Very Worst) of Oscar
So Much News, So Little Truth
The hot topic this week has been inside information--in the Stewart-Cramer dustup, the Madoff mess, the Seymour Hersh blurtout about a Bush-Cheney "executive assassination ring." In a 24/7 flood of facts, factoids and fake news, who finds the truth and who tells it? Barack Obama won the White House with promises of transparency to voters starved for some sense of reality in … [Read more...] about So Much News, So Little Truth
Senator Feingold Has Constitutional Opportunity (Guest Voice)
This Guest Voice is by Joel S. Hirschhorn who is highly critical of both political parties. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily represent the opinion of TMV or its writers. Senator Feingold Has Constitutional Opportunity by Joel S. Hirschhorn Like others promoting constitutional amendments, Senator Russ Feingold, Democrat, Wisconsin, apparently is unaware of the … [Read more...] about Senator Feingold Has Constitutional Opportunity (Guest Voice)