They were Hillary's women, an estrogen fueled army which sought to put the first woman in the oval office. (That is to say, officially in office, rather than some nocturnal visitor bearing pizza or cigars.) They spurred the hopes of young girls everywhere while enraging huge swaths of their own party. They built the sisterhood of the traveling pant suits, very nearly succeeding … [Read more...] about Hillary’s Women: Look Back in Anger
Coming Soon: The Age of The Train?
Well, it seems so in Europe. It is working hard to lure passengers to travel by fast trains. An indication to the impact of this thrust is that Air France-KLM is considering replacing some of its short-haul European flights with a high-speed rail service. " 'Rail is becoming more of an option as people realise there is an alternative to flying,' said Amanda Monroe, a … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: The Age of The Train?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Bush’s ‘Consolation Prize’ for Colombia: El Espectador of Colombia
There was a time when receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom was seen as an unalloyed honor. But judging from recent articles from the Colombian press, George W. Bush seems to have significantly diminished that privilege and left President-elect Obama with yet another element of America's image in need of burnishing. Hot on the heels of Is Bush Honoring Uribe for Peace … [Read more...] about Bush’s ‘Consolation Prize’ for Colombia: El Espectador of Colombia
US Airways Airbus: A Pilot’s Heroic Saga
It is a split-second decision by the pilot that makes a difference between life and death. Of course, the final outcome is generally attributed to lady luck. But the saga of the the man flying the aircraft, his gut instinct and experience, in saving the passengers inevitably turns into another legend in the fascinating history of man and the flying machines. The Times of … [Read more...] about US Airways Airbus: A Pilot’s Heroic Saga
Jill Worrall, New Zealand Herald Columnist: Iran Is the Most Misunderstood Country In The World
Iranian freelance journalist Kourosh Ziabari strongly believes his country’s image in the United States is not accurate. In this Guest Voice, he interviews New Zealand Herald columnist Jill Worrall, who also feels Iran is misunderstood. One issue in this interview centers on whether the news media stereotypes. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or … [Read more...] about Jill Worrall, New Zealand Herald Columnist: Iran Is the Most Misunderstood Country In The World
Obama Continues To Reach Out
Now he and his advisor reach out to Republican Senator John McCain. … [Read more...] about Obama Continues To Reach Out
Leno and Letterman In Mourning
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Leno and Letterman In Mourning
Good Bye Will Robinson, Good Bye
Actor Bob May, best known for playing the Robot in the 1960's series Lost In Space has died at the age of 69. "He always said he got the job because he fit in the robot suit," said June Lockhart, who played family matriarch Maureen Robinson. "It was one of those wonderful Hollywood stories. He just happened to be on the studio lot when someone saw him and sent him to see Irwin … [Read more...] about Good Bye Will Robinson, Good Bye
North Korean Regime Plays Nuclear Hardball with Obama: The Daily North Korea
Joe Biden wasn't wrong when during a fundraiser some months ago, he told potential donors that Barack Obama would be tested early on in his presidency. Among those apparently trying to capitalize on the president-elect's 'youth and inexperience,' is the regime of North Korean despot Kim Jong-il. According to this article from The Daily North Korean, a publication staffed … [Read more...] about North Korean Regime Plays Nuclear Hardball with Obama: The Daily North Korea
Quote Of The Day: Was Bush’s Internal Battle Between Reaganism And Cheneyism?
The political quote of the day comes from Mark Joseph, writing on Fox News' Fox Forum blog. His question: what would have President George Bush's 8 years been like if he hadn't chosen Cheney and had chosen another Republican? And his quote of the day raises the issue: was the real battle for the political soul of George Bush -- a politician who had been a well-liked, largely … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: Was Bush’s Internal Battle Between Reaganism And Cheneyism?
Obama: Between Intuition and Genius – Le Figaro, France
What is it about President-elect Obama that has made his rise so rapid and apparently unstoppable? According to French historian Alexandre Adler, Obama had the intuition to detect a political tidal wave in the collapse of the Reagan program, and the genius to know what to do about it. In his latest article for France's Le Figaro, Adler writes in part: "Obama's intuition … [Read more...] about Obama: Between Intuition and Genius – Le Figaro, France
Time To Move On While Still Examining The Past
Ten years ago a group of liberals founded Move On in order to tell us that it was time for us to move beyond the various Clinton Scandals and to focus on the future. They correctly, in my opinion, pointed out that the nation had many problems to focus on and that to dwell on the past was not productive. While I had issues with his conduct (not the affair stuff but the many … [Read more...] about Time To Move On While Still Examining The Past
Guantánamo Bay Thinning Out
Yesterday, three days before we have a new commander-in-chief, the Department of Defense announced that six detainees from Guantánamo Bay were transferred to Iraq, Algeria and Afghanistan, as "these detainees were determined to be eligible for departure following a comprehensive series of review processes." The announcement continues: The transfer is a demonstration … [Read more...] about Guantánamo Bay Thinning Out
More Like Ike: The Eisenhower Example, and the Lessons for Today’s GOP (Guest Voice)
As the Republican party takes stock about what it needs to do to recover in an era of a President Barack Obama, some argue that it needs to return to its true conservative roots. But there is also a school of thought that says it shouldn't forget one of the most successful Republican Presidents of the 20th century -- Dwight D. Eisenhower. In this Guest Voice post, reprinted by … [Read more...] about More Like Ike: The Eisenhower Example, and the Lessons for Today’s GOP (Guest Voice)
Obama’s Rough Ride in the World Outside America
All Barack Obama had to do to make history in America was to become the first black President in a country run mostly by whites who kept blacks down for centuries. But making history in the world will be a rougher ride. Experts need more time to fully study whether his victory means Americans have durably turned away from racism or it was mostly a wave of panic by voters … [Read more...] about Obama’s Rough Ride in the World Outside America
Gratitude For George Bush
A serious question: isn't some due? See the debate HERE. … [Read more...] about Gratitude For George Bush
Party Before Country: Ken Blackwell, the GOP, and the Economic Stimulus Package
I really don't think the GOP could do much better than Blackwell, currently a candidate for the chairmanship of the RNC. As I put it last week, there may actually be no worthier leader for the Republicans. He's just about perfect for them, because he is what they are -- to the max. For one, we know he'll do just about anything to win (see Ohio, circa 2004). For two, he's … [Read more...] about Party Before Country: Ken Blackwell, the GOP, and the Economic Stimulus Package
CNN Poll: Obama More Popular Than Ever As 84 Percent Approve Transition
A new CNN poll finds President Elect Barack Obama is more popular than ever with the bulk of Americans seeing the inauguration as chance for Americans to come together. Are these polls examples of a fleeting honeymoon or a shift? Could they mean the United States is about to come full swing -- heading into an era when the majority of its citizens again consider the words … [Read more...] about CNN Poll: Obama More Popular Than Ever As 84 Percent Approve Transition
Around The Sphere
Our linkfest taking you to sites of varying viewpoints. Links do not necessarily reflect the views of TMV or its writers. Is Barack Obama's Inauguration A Turning Point? Amid typical 21st century old and new media (we admit to it) overkill, The Beast's Tina Brown says this is indeed a pivotal moment in American history: Sometimes the cliché “we are at a turning point,” … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere