From Psychology Today: ...narcissism isn't just a combination of monumental self-esteem and rudeness. As a personality type, it ranges from a tendency to a serious clinical disorder, encompassing unexpected, even counterintuitive behavior. The Greek myth of Narcissus ends with the beautiful young man lost to the world, content to forever gaze at his own reflection in a pool of … [Read more...] about Did We See a Clinical Demonstration in the Illinois State Senate Yesterday?
President Ahmadinejad Says U.S. Apology Would Be Real ‘Change’: Iran Broadcasting, Islamic Republic of Iran
For those interested in seeing Iran's coverage of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's demand for an apology from the Obama Administration for past American policy toward his nation, we have packaged the text from the state-controlled Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting along with the video and translation of his comments, provided by the Middle East Media Research … [Read more...] about President Ahmadinejad Says U.S. Apology Would Be Real ‘Change’: Iran Broadcasting, Islamic Republic of Iran
The Rise of the “Conservative Keynesians?”
The Stimulus Bill passed the House, but without a single Republican vote. Liberals are screaming bloody murder and talking about how the GOP doesn't care about the American people. Myself, I'm of two minds of the package. On the one hand, the federal government does have to act in some way. The old policy of trying to deal with monetary policy hasn't worked and neither … [Read more...] about The Rise of the “Conservative Keynesians?”
Obama: Diplomatic Virtuosity Incarnate – Financial Times Deutschland
Our young president is making a name for himself - and among those who are some of the hardest people to impress: the Germans. Beyond his generally speedy start getting down to business, in this op-ed by Thomas Klau of Germany's Financial Times Deutschland, Obama's 'outstretched hand' to the Islamic world, particularly his interview with Al-Arabiya, is labeled 'diplomatically … [Read more...] about Obama: Diplomatic Virtuosity Incarnate – Financial Times Deutschland
Around The Sphere
Our linkfest taking you to sites of varying viewpoints. Links do not necessarily reflect the views of TMV or its writers. A Must Read On Bernard Madoff is HERE. (Don't expect a dry financial story...but in a way it is clinical!) So What Was REALLY Up With The GOP Voting Solidly Against Obama's Stimulus Plan In The House? Dick Polman has a theory that makes sense: the GOP … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere
Democracy, Iraqi Style
I don't know if this is a hoax, but this photo can be found at Alan Colmes Liberaland along with the story of the depicted shoe statue erected in Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit and dedicated to the famous shoe thrower. … [Read more...] about Democracy, Iraqi Style
PTSD and Our Troops: Data, Trends—and Articles
Having just written in support of some meaningful recognition for our troops coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan with serious cases of PTSD (the Purple Heart or some similar, fitting award), I was eager to read Lawrence Wein's "Counting the Walking Wounded," in the New York Times. (Wein is a professor of management science at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.) Wein … [Read more...] about PTSD and Our Troops: Data, Trends—and Articles
GOP In The Desert
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on this site. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about GOP In The Desert
Blagone
Chicago Tribune's Clout Street Blog: Senate removes Blagojevich from office 5:02 p.m. Quinn takes charge Gov. Patrick Quinn has signed the oath of office. He did so in his lieutenant governor's office as Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias watched. A member of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's security detail entered Quinn's office and is standing guard, as are other … [Read more...] about Blagone
Defining Personal Philosophy and the Substance of Faith
For your quote of the day, I would encourage you to explore this adventure in soul searching from a conservative who is also an atheist... Rick Moran. The money quote. If, at times, it seems to some of my regular readers that my conservatism appears “inconsistent,” it is only because the principles upon which my political philosophy is based might be unchanging but the ideas … [Read more...] about Defining Personal Philosophy and the Substance of Faith
Ex Governor Blagojevich Convicted (Impeachment Is Bleeping Golden)
Former Governor Rod Blagojevich (how nice does that sound) has been convicted and removed from office by the Illinois legislature. In an political environment marked by partisan divisions, Blago managed to bring all parties together as the Senate voted 59-0 to convict, following up on a House vote of 114-1-1 to impeach. The one member who voted no on impeachment said he … [Read more...] about Ex Governor Blagojevich Convicted (Impeachment Is Bleeping Golden)
An Amazing Split View
The economic experts are almost unanimous. We have to pump up bank balance sheets with bailout money to save the economy. The general public is nearly as unanimous in thinking the best way to help a badly ailing economy is boosting the spending power of businesses and consumers. So who is right? The general public, of course. Banks make loans (with interest) to businesses … [Read more...] about An Amazing Split View
Retired Military Health Benefits Not “On the Chopping Block,” Yet
As I pointed out, here, and here, the blogosphere has been rife with rumors and innuendoes about how President Obama is trying to cut off funds for TRICARE For Life ("Cutting it out of the budget as a means to provide funding for those things he promised during the campaign.") TRICARE For Life is an excellent and essential secondary health insurance program supplementing … [Read more...] about Retired Military Health Benefits Not “On the Chopping Block,” Yet
Best Laid Plans
Every once in a while you get a story that just makes you laugh and given the bad news we see every day I thought I'd offer us all a little smile. Two men were heading to court for trial when they decided to plot an escape. The men were handcuffed together but quietly planned how they might make a break for it and even braced themselves for the pepper spray from the … [Read more...] about Best Laid Plans
Unclogging the Liberal $ Pipeline (Guest Voice)
Is President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package really a stimulus package or is it a sign of how Democrats who now hold power are like kids unleashed in a candy shop with power to take what they want? In this Guest Voice post, conservative talk show host Michael Reagan argues that it's the latter. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its … [Read more...] about Unclogging the Liberal $ Pipeline (Guest Voice)
KHAN!!
I have to break up the stimulus hubbub with a belated goodbye to one of my favorite actors of the large and small screen: Ricardo Montalban. Mr. Montalban passed away two weeks ago but with all of the inauguration craziness going on... I did not get an opportunity to write my farewell to him. Of course, Mr. Montalban is best known for his role as the proprietor of "Fantasy … [Read more...] about KHAN!!
Limbaugh
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on this site. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Limbaugh
Pentecostal Pastor, 26 year old Joshua DuBois, to head Faith-Based Office
I've never hidden my dislike for George Bush's creation of the White House Office on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, renamed under Obama as the Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. I also dissented when candidate Barack Obama talked about expanding the role of that office, should he be elected. But while I have my own skepticism, I've also wondered, … [Read more...] about Pentecostal Pastor, 26 year old Joshua DuBois, to head Faith-Based Office
The Franken, Coleman Recounts
The saga goes on. … [Read more...] about The Franken, Coleman Recounts
Quote Of The Day: Obama, The GOP, The Stimulus Vote And The “Big Fat 0”
The new and old media are abuzz over yesterday's clearcut House of Representatives vote that passed President Obama's stimulus plan, getting zero Republican votes despite the new Prez's steadfast efforts to woo GOPers into making it a bipartisan effort. Passions on each side are now running extremely high, with each side seeing the other in a kind of mirror image (the one … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: Obama, The GOP, The Stimulus Vote And The “Big Fat 0”