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RNC Chair Michael Steele Doesn’t Have To Prepare His Resume Yet
Forget the hype. Forget the cable and talk radio show segments and even blog posts (except the ones on this site, of course): RNC Chair Michael Steele won't have to prepare his resume anytime soon even though he threw some GOPers' and a powerhouse talk show host's noses out of joint. The Baltimore Sun's Paul West reports that despite the brou-ha-ha that has generated a lot … [Read more...] about RNC Chair Michael Steele Doesn’t Have To Prepare His Resume Yet
From General to President?
Personally I think this story is far from being ripe enough for the picking, at least absent some sort of public statement from the subject, but a certain high profile general seems to be planning a trip to Iowa in 2010. (Edit: Original version said Idaho.) THE WEEKLY STANDARD has learned that General [David] Petraeus is planning on delivering the commencement address at the … [Read more...] about From General to President?
This Just In!
Here more evidence that Bernie Madoff has devastated the rich and famous. Just watch this sensational footage. WARNING: Some adult language: … [Read more...] about This Just In!
Thorns and All, Obama’s Dialogue with Europe Has Begun: Le Figaro, France
As the big G-20 summit tipped to be the launching pad for a new global economic order approaches, the countries of the G-20, particularly Europe and the United States, are taking the measure of one another. So how is the dialogue going so far? According to Pierre Rousselin of France's Le Figaro, even with President Obama, U.S.-Europe relations are no bed of roses, but at … [Read more...] about Thorns and All, Obama’s Dialogue with Europe Has Begun: Le Figaro, France
Israel, India & South Asia: Some Green Thoughts
India (or, for that matter South Asia) has been described as a rich place but inhabited by poor (especially in the rural areas). In their race to catch up with the developed world, the rulers in the Indian subcontinent simply forgot that a SYSTEM (and a proper INFRASTRUCTURE) has to be in place in the teeming villages/towns to prevent an ensuing chaos. At this juncture, … [Read more...] about Israel, India & South Asia: Some Green Thoughts
Clinton Administration and Republican Congress, Unindicted Co-Conspirators
EDITOR'S NOTE: This was run earlier but didn't have the byline or author's bio. We are redating it and putting it on top of TMV. Newer posts are underneath it so after reading it, please keep scrolling. strong>Clinton Administration and Republican Congress, Unindicted Co-Conspirators by Douglas Wolf 9 years ago the New York Times reported the changing of the rules … [Read more...] about Clinton Administration and Republican Congress, Unindicted Co-Conspirators
Sabato’s Crystal Ball – STATEHOUSE ROCK: 36 Governorships on the Chopping Block in 2010
Part One of Three of Larry J. Sabato on STATEHOUSE ROCK: 36 Governorships on the Chopping Block in 2010 Every midterm year, the lion's share of the attention seems to go to the U.S. Senate and House contests at the national level, even though the governorships are arguably more important. Despite the unusual all-Senate match-up of Barack Obama and John McCain in 2008, the … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball – STATEHOUSE ROCK: 36 Governorships on the Chopping Block in 2010
Obama’s Meeting With Brazil’s Lula da Silva Is Over–What Now for Sean Goldman?
In “Bring Sean Home, Now a Matter of State,” I wrote on how the desperate fight by an American father, David Goldman, 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---had reached the State Department level, with the involvement of Hillary Clinton. I also mentioned that, "If it doesn’t get … [Read more...] about Obama’s Meeting With Brazil’s Lula da Silva Is Over–What Now for Sean Goldman?
Does Sexism Still Reign In TV Advertising ?
For many years television advertising was plagued by what we today consider to be ridiculous stereotyping with a woman portrayed as pretty much a subservient extension of her husband whose only role was to make him happy Today those kinds of ads are no longer broadcast and I'm glad to see the change. But there is one area where sexism in advertising seems to be ok, when … [Read more...] about Does Sexism Still Reign In TV Advertising ?
Weapon Systems Procurement by Public Opinion Polls?
I could be wrong, but I don't remember detailed public opinion polls being taken here at home to coincide with planned major defense weapon systems acquisitions. On the other hand, public opinion expressed through editorials, opinion pieces, and through the use of lobbyists, corporate, political, and advocacy groups advertisements and public relations campaigns have often … [Read more...] about Weapon Systems Procurement by Public Opinion Polls?
God Hates Figs
Click for larger, more readable, version. HT to John Lynch. From students counter-protesting the Westboro Baptist Church protest Monday against the University of Chicago, the Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS), and the University of Chicago Law School’s employment of Barack Obama. Another highlight making the rounds, the Frat Boys vs Westboro Baptist Church video. Dan … [Read more...] about God Hates Figs
Stop Whining About Bush Failures
The time has come for President Barack Obama and his Democratic loyalists to stop whining about inheriting all the problems the Bush administration dumped on us. They knew that from the get-go and most intelligent Americans accept it as fact. So, let's get on to governing us out of this economic and geo-political hornets' nest. Obama himself not only artfully slurred … [Read more...] about Stop Whining About Bush Failures
Around The Sphere
Our linkfest taking you to sites of varying viewpoints. Links do not necessarily reflect the views of TMV or its writers. Obama Discards "Enemy Combatants" Term: The Obama administration has fine-tuned its terminology in dealing with terrorism suspects and, as expected, weblogs are reacting according to well-established individual perspectives. One of the best summaries is … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere
Obama’s Russia ‘Gambit’: Rzeczpospolita, Poland
So what do the Polish have to say about President Obama's apparent willingness to give up the the much struggled-over Central European missile shield for Russian help with Iran's nuclear program? According to Marek Magierowski of Poland's Rzeczpospolita, Obama had better have quite a few moves planned in advance if he hopes to win that chess match. Magierowski writes in … [Read more...] about Obama’s Russia ‘Gambit’: Rzeczpospolita, Poland
Another Bachmann “Memory Lapse” on Pork?
One of our favorite congress critters in the beltway follies has long been Minnesota Representative Michelle Bachmann. Whether she's calling for McCarthy style hearings into the patriotism of her fellow members of Congress, complaining that America is running out of rich people, or failing to comprehend how congressional district lines are established, she never fails to amuse, … [Read more...] about Another Bachmann “Memory Lapse” on Pork?
Muntadar al-Zaidi: ‘Shoe-Missile’ Man Gets 3 Years In Jail
The image shown above of George W. Bush smartly ducking a shoe aimed at him, is unlikely to be erased from public memory whenever there is a mention of the former President of the USA. Similarly, the perpetrator of the shoe-missile incident, who has now been awarded a three-year jail term for this indiscretion, is unlikely to be forgotten. "Long live Iraq!" shouted Muntadar … [Read more...] about Muntadar al-Zaidi: ‘Shoe-Missile’ Man Gets 3 Years In Jail
Afghanistan: Could We, Should We Leave?
We have been here before--fighting and occupying countries with ancient hatreds and no history of anything resembling democracy--in Vietnam and Iraq. Lyndon Johnson's pride led to humiliation, George W. Bush's stubbornness to stalemate. Can Barack Obama's rationality save us from more of the same in Afghanistan? In the New York Times today, as the cheerleaders for the Surge … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Could We, Should We Leave?
China Warns U.S. Over Spending Perils
It's not as sexy as Stewart vs. Cramer but the message Chinese Premier Wen Jiaboa sent Friday about reckless spending devaluing the U.S. dollar must have jolted the Obama administration about its orgiastic stimulus investment plans. "Of course we are concerned about the safety of our assets. To be honest, I'm a little bit worried," Wen said at a news conference Friday after … [Read more...] about China Warns U.S. Over Spending Perils
The Logic Of Market Illogic
Why did the stock market turn in such a strong performance this week. Why did the Dow rise about 10 percent? Why, indeed? People like to append a logical sounding reason for their behavior, especially when it involves institutions such as the stock market. We thus have heard in recent days such 'good news' as a major company's bond rating that didn't drop as much as it might … [Read more...] about The Logic Of Market Illogic