In this latest article from Iraq critical of growing Iranian influence in the country, Kitabat's Khadir Taahar writes in part: "The Iranian octopus extends everywhere in Iraq, wringing her body of riches even after it tore it to shreds with sectarianism. During his current visit, the criminal Rafsanjani [Iran's former president] proposed an Iraq-Iran joint initiative in the … [Read more...] about Iran’s ‘Scheme’ to Use Religious Tourism to Control Iraq!: Kitabat of Iraq
My Governor Rejects $555 Million for Unemployed Texans
I had read reports that Texas Gov. Rick Perry was planning to turn down $555 million that would expand our state's unemployment benefits, because, allegedly, the money would have required the state to keep funding the expanded benefits after the stimulus money ran out. So, in illusional hopes of perhaps persuading my Governor into accepting the money for the sake of present … [Read more...] about My Governor Rejects $555 Million for Unemployed Texans
Considering the Who and How of Criticizing Israel
I’m a little too late to the Chas Freeman dust up to add incremental value to the postmortem. But the debate surrounding Mr. Freeman and his attitude toward Israel did force me -- even as a consistently, instinctively pro-Israel observer -- to ask: Is it ever appropriate to criticize Israel’s government? If it is, under what conditions; i.e., who can articulate such … [Read more...] about Considering the Who and How of Criticizing Israel
Alt. Conservative Update 3-12-09
Every so often, I will be posting links to posts I tend to brand as "alternacon," stuff that you don't normally hear from conservatives. Conservatism has a wider reach than the stuff peddled by Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter and I would like to point them out and pass them along. So here is the first update: Geoffrey Kabaservice (who has written a series of wonderful … [Read more...] about Alt. Conservative Update 3-12-09
Calling Obama And Washington Back To Reality (Guest Voice)
Calling Obama And Washington Back To Reality by Marc Pascal Now that the sky is literally falling, what are you going to do? I realize that less than 100 days into any administration is too soon to expect immediate results. Considering this mess is so large, complicated, interconnected, and global, it will not be completely resolved for several years. However, the … [Read more...] about Calling Obama And Washington Back To Reality (Guest Voice)
God Forbid
He could be a bit moderate... (the conservative litmus test wars continue...) … [Read more...] about God Forbid
America Steps Forward on Stem Cell Funds … So What About Germany?: Der Tageszeitung, Germany
Human stem cells undergo division. The global reaction to President Obama's decision to increase the amount of federal of federal funding is pouring in - and it reveals something quite surprising: Continental European bans on stem cell research are more strict than they were in George W. Bush's America; and with America set to go full-bore into stem-cell research, the … [Read more...] about America Steps Forward on Stem Cell Funds … So What About Germany?: Der Tageszeitung, Germany
“Traffic” Update
A drug dealer named Shorty joins Warren Buffet and Bill Gates on the Forbes list of the world's richest people as President Obama talks about sending National Guard troops to the Mexican border because "it's unacceptable if you've got drug gangs crossing our borders and killing U.S. citizens." We are living in a sequel to Steven Soderbergh's 2000 movie "Traffic" now as the … [Read more...] about “Traffic” Update
Feeding The Banks
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 Feeding The Banks
ThruYou: Remix Masterpiece
Lessig Says: So it may well have taken the makers of this amazing remix (and others available at Thru-You.com) more time to make this than it took me to write my book, REMIX. But whether or not it did, this is, to borrow the point from my friend David Post's fantastic book, Jefferson's Moose. Watch this, and you'll understand everything and more than what I try to explain in … [Read more...] about ThruYou: Remix Masterpiece
Breaking Up Is Easy To Do
...especially when your mother and mother-in-law is no longer running for Vice President and the pressure (societal, family and particularly political) has perhaps eased. Why, who ever could have predicted THIS would have happened? Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston have SPLIT UP details at 11 details HERE. (In case you haven't ever heard, Bristol Palin is the daughter of Alaska … [Read more...] about Breaking Up Is Easy To Do
Quote Of The Day: Are We At “War” In Economic Crisis Or Not?
Our political (and economic) quote of the day comes from MSNBC's First Read's always-perceptive Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico Montanaro, who raise the question of whether the U.S. is essentially at "war" given the crisis -- and, if that's the case, why Democrats, Republicans and the press don't seem to notice: Opinion leaders are beginning to come to this … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: Are We At “War” In Economic Crisis Or Not?
It’s The Story Of A Lifetime. Or Maybe Not.
By SHAUN MULLEN GUEST VOICE This is a little story about a potentially huge story that a lot of folks like myself want to be true but don't know whether it is true. This little story also is about jumping to conclusions about that potentially huge news story, which had its public incubation at a college lecture last night and is now on a journey to super nova fruition or … [Read more...] about It’s The Story Of A Lifetime. Or Maybe Not.
‘Itch’ Strikes Again
(Warning: Imbedded in this post is an act of shameless self promotion.) Despite my flirtation with Web 2.0, I'm a bit old fashioned. My favorite media remain newspaper and radio -- especially intelligent, reasonable, non-Limbaugh radio, which explains (in part) my growing love affair with National Public Radio (NPR) and its affiliate in my area, KWMU. Late last year, … [Read more...] about ‘Itch’ Strikes Again
The Wheels on the (GOP) Bus Go “Thump Thump Thump”
Lately, when we hear about some politico being "tossed under the bus" it's been somebody in the Obama administration. But now, who is considering tossing RNC Chairman Michael Steele under the bus? And why? Don't tell anyone you heard it here, but it might have something to do with the "A" word. One thing is certain: he’s a lot less media savvy than most of us thought. And … [Read more...] about The Wheels on the (GOP) Bus Go “Thump Thump Thump”
Swiss Pharma Roche Buys USA-Born & Bred Genentech for $47bln
This is the kind of corporate transaction that could negatively impact the American brand name. Genentech is an amazing story and an amazing company, but I would like it to stay an amazing American-owned company. I’m happy for the business that they have such an offer, but here we are in an economic crisis, complaining about outsourcing jobs and manufacturing, as well as … [Read more...] about Swiss Pharma Roche Buys USA-Born & Bred Genentech for $47bln
Interview with Terry Holdbrooks, Jr.
Continuing my series of interviews with people with direct knowledge of matters Guantanamo Bay (or "GTMO"), the closure of which President Obama has made a signature part of his agenda, I bring you this interview with a former prison guard there, Terry Holdbrooks, Jr., who served at GTMO from 2002 to 2005. This interview is cross-posted at the talking dog blog, and can be … [Read more...] about Interview with Terry Holdbrooks, Jr.
Iraqi Shoe Thrower Sentenced To Three Years In Prison
The Iraqi journalist who threw a shoe at the then-President of the United States, causing George Bush to duck, inspiring cartoonists and creating good punchlines for comedians everywhere has been sentenced to three years in Iraqi prison for assaulting a head of state. Muntadher al-Zaidi became a hero to many in the Middle-East and the Arab and Muslim world (and probably … [Read more...] about Iraqi Shoe Thrower Sentenced To Three Years In Prison
Introducing: Google Voice
I love Grand Central! Leena Rao at Tech Crunch: The basic idea around GrandCentral is “one phone number for all your phones, for life.” Grand Central gives you one phone number that can access all your numbers, whether they be cell, home, mobile, and work numbers; the GrandCentral numbers stay the same, as many of these number change over the course of a user’s lifetime. … [Read more...] about Introducing: Google Voice
Opportunity for Obama
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Opportunity for Obama