After going on record that he hopes President Obama will fail---yes,"his policies"---Rush Limbaugh, the Conservative icon, got a little more specific today. Scanning my radio for more news about the stimulus bill that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, without a single Republican vote, I happened to hear Mr. Limbaugh talk about it. I thought I heard him say … [Read more...] about One Conservative’s Hopes For The The Stimulus Package
A World Without Nuclear Weapons? It’s Worth a Try: Die Presse, Austria
It's an old debate that has resurfaced since President Obama suggested it as a priority: Should the nations of the world, particularly the major nuclear weapons states, make a serious attempt to cut or eliminate nuclear weapons? Within the past 24 hours, the people of WORLDMEETS.US have translated two articles on the subject - one from Austria's Die Presse and the other from … [Read more...] about A World Without Nuclear Weapons? It’s Worth a Try: Die Presse, Austria
Requiem for a Republic (Guest Voice)
Is President Barack Obama's stimulus plan which now seems destined to pass with little GOP support a solution or likely to be part of a future problem? Is it a symbol of democracy in action, or symptomatic of the demise of the concept of the Republic as it has long been understood? In this Guest Voice conservative talk show host Michael Reagan argues that it's cause for … [Read more...] about Requiem for a Republic (Guest Voice)
Stimulated GOP
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Stimulated GOP
A Stimulus For Our Military
The compromise stimulus bill just passed by the U.S. House of Representatives without a single Republican vote contains several provisions that will help our active duty military, retired miitary and veterans. The Washington Post today reports in "Stimulus Bill Would Aid Military Homeowners, Wounded": To help military personnel forced to sell their homes amid the … [Read more...] about A Stimulus For Our Military
Sex Torture: Mumbai Suspect Claims Abuse
This headline from Wednesday's Telegraph piqued my curiosity: Female FBI officer 'tortured Mumbai terror attacks suspect with sex'. According to Fahim Ansari, one of the planners of the attacks, "three foreigners, including [a 'white woman], sexually abused him, causing him 'severe itching and wounds' on his body, including his genitals. A Muslim, he claims that "this … [Read more...] about Sex Torture: Mumbai Suspect Claims Abuse
In Memoriam: Sassy Fat Cat (1992 – 2009)
The year is starting off on a rough note, particularly for this Friday the thirteenth. Today we had to say goodbye to one of our oldest remaining cats, Sassy... better known to all friends and family as simply "Fat Cat." (Pictured here in happier times doing her Yoda impersonation.) I first met Sassy and her sister Spider while volunteering at a Humane Society animal shelter … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Sassy Fat Cat (1992 – 2009)
Cabinet Stupidity
Anonymous Liberal makes a good point: "The Notion of a 'Bipartisan Cabinet' Has Always Been a Stupid One." Very stupid. If you elect a Democrat, you get a Democratic Cabinet. It's as simple as that. Or should be. There are plenty of ways in which a president can demonstrate that he's open minded and willing to work constructively with the opposition. But putting … [Read more...] about Cabinet Stupidity
Unlike Portugal, America Knows How to Punish the Guilty: Jornal de Negocios, Portugal
Is the U.S. legal system one to emulate - particularly in regard to white collar crime? Given the accusations against some of America's leading bankers and financiers and cries from the public that the majority are getting away with grand theft, one might be surprised to find that some across the Atlantic think things are even worse over there. For Portugal's Jornal de … [Read more...] about Unlike Portugal, America Knows How to Punish the Guilty: Jornal de Negocios, Portugal
A Gloomy Scenario That Could Come True
David Brooks, the conservative columnist writing for the New York Times, forecasts a gloomy future based on the Obama Administration's model for economic recovery. I don't subscribe to all his precepts but his column (http://NYTimes.com/2009/02/13/opinion/13Brooks/ is poignant in one crucial aspect. That is the economic models for recovery do not take into consideration the … [Read more...] about A Gloomy Scenario That Could Come True
Is It A Duck? Men Announce for Senate Seats, Hope Women Won’t Run
A pattern seems to be emerging. From The Fix’s line on U.S. Senate races: 1. New Hampshire (R): After much sturm und drang over the past week, we are left with one indisputable fact: the New Hampshire Senate seat is open in 2010. Rep. Paul Hodes is already in the race for Democrats and he as well as national Democrats are hoping that Rep. Carol Shea Porter, who retains a … [Read more...] about Is It A Duck? Men Announce for Senate Seats, Hope Women Won’t Run
One Data Point To Rule Them All
I found this column arguing that the current recession isn't as bad as the ones in the 70s-80s to be hilarious. People that are making this argument based on current data don't understand the difference between a recession caused by an external shock (such as the oil crisis) or government attempts to curb inflation (the sharp 81/82 recessions) and one caused by over leveraged … [Read more...] about One Data Point To Rule Them All
Business Ethics & Business Schools
And we wonder why Wall Street's in trouble... The Chronicle yesterday (subscription required): Business students cheat more than students from any other academic discipline, and their professors too often look the other way, a Rutgers University professor told an international gathering of business deans here. Such dishonesty, he said, might help explain how the country got … [Read more...] about Business Ethics & Business Schools
With America, France is Positioned to Lead: Le Figaro, France
As 'Old Europe' anticipates President Obama's first visit, jockeying over what E.U. leader will be at the head of the European spear is in high gear. In France, President Nicolas Sarkozy has been lobbying for months to be to chief interlocutor with the new American administration, and this editorial from Le Figaro explains what he's been up to and why his activities are … [Read more...] about With America, France is Positioned to Lead: Le Figaro, France
At Last! Something For The Rest Of Us
The reason so many Americans have been so down on government attempts to boost the economy is easy to understand. Until now, all the hundreds of billions allocated for this stated purpose, and the trillion more that might soon be piled atop that total, are not designed to boost the economy at all. Rather, this money is going to replace loses incurred by bumbling, greedy … [Read more...] about At Last! Something For The Rest Of Us
Where We Are: The Long View
Yesterday, at the Springfield, Illinois banquet in honor of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, President Obama gave, what I think, was his most … [Read more...] about Where We Are: The Long View
Sabato’s Crystal Ball — SENATE 2010: A Three-Peat for Democrats or Comeback for the GOP?
NOTE: One of the two links to Larry Sabato's article was broken. It has now been fixed and the post has been moved up. TMV regrets the error. Larry J. Sabato on SENATE 2010: A THREE-PEAT FOR DEMOCRATS OR COMEBACK FOR THE GOP? Part One of Three It's never too early for the Crystal Ball to look ahead to the next election. But unlike the Wizard of Oz's phony orb (when … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball — SENATE 2010: A Three-Peat for Democrats or Comeback for the GOP?
ID Fraud All About Stolen Wallets? No Way!
CNet headlines, "ID fraud up, but low-tech methods still prevalent." Counter intuitive? You Betcha! "Despite the hefty blame — largely perpetuated by the media — placed on the internet and cybercrime, online identity theft methods (phishing, hacking and malware) only accounted for 11 percent of fraud cases in 2008," claims Javelin. "The truth is, most known cases of … [Read more...] about ID Fraud All About Stolen Wallets? No Way!
Obama and Bipartisanship: Is Obama Hopelessly Naive?
As President Barack Obama's administration recovers from its latest rebuff in its efforts to foster bipartisanship, one underlying theme in emerging commentary is: Is Obama naive in trying to foster bipartisanship in a country with a political culture and media that seem to emotionally and financially thrive on demonization, controversy and polarization? It gets back to a … [Read more...] about Obama and Bipartisanship: Is Obama Hopelessly Naive?
GOP Preacher
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