continues its murderous ways. Apparently, the government there feels that the people don't suffer enough. I pray for Myanmar regularly. … [Read more...] about The Military Regime in Myanmar…
So How Did Obama Do In His Visit To Congress?
Was President Barack Obama's visit to Congress yesterday an exercise in futility in an effort to promote bipartisanship -- sowing seeds that will never grow? Or did he sow seeds that could grow, but not immediately? If you look at a wide variety of media, how did he fare? If there are changes to his economic stimulus proposal to accommodate Republican concerns, when would they … [Read more...] about So How Did Obama Do In His Visit To Congress?
Geithner Beholden?
While I understand the praise he has received for his qualifications, the more I hear about Tim Geithner, the more I wonder about the wisdom of this selection. Even leaving aside his failure to master the complexities of a computer based home tax preparation program, this report from Politico looks to raise eyebrows further. Newly minted Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s … [Read more...] about Geithner Beholden?
Liberals in Love — Interview With Bernie Goldberg (Guest Interview)
Is the news media in love with President Barack Obama and giving him a free pass? Did they give him a pass during the campaign? Former CBSer Bernie Goldberg thinks so and in this Guest Interview with columnist Bill Steigerwald explains why. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Liberals in Love -- Interview With Bernie … [Read more...] about Liberals in Love — Interview With Bernie Goldberg (Guest Interview)
Spend Our Way Out
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star This cartoon is copyrighted and is licensed to appear on this site. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Spend Our Way Out
Some Thoughts On Hybrids And Fuel Economy
Since I got some well thought responses to my last post regarding efforts to reach better fuel mileage goals I thought I would respond back in a post that would be easier for everyone to read. As I said in my original comments, I am strongly in favor of reaching the goal of better fuel efficiency both for environmental and national security reasons. But I am also conscious … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts On Hybrids And Fuel Economy
I Don’t Understand This Thinking
I really don't get the thought process in Michael's recent post. There seems to be an almost glee that the Republicans aren't backing the stimulus bill because then that opens up the opportunity to make it more "progressive." This goes back to the problem I have with DC "compromise," "bipartisanship," etc. Elsewhere in life, compromise usually refers to a synthesis of a new … [Read more...] about I Don’t Understand This Thinking
Obama-Backed Freedom of Choice Act Draws a Clever Pro-Life Response: “What the FOCA?!”
As President Obama's liberal base gets impatient with his moderate moves, he may be tempted to drop a nuclear policy bomb sure to draw gratitude from activists: actively push Congress to send him the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), as he promised to sign in a widely-shared Planned Parenthood speech. The bill is basically an abortion time-warp, returning the country back to the … [Read more...] about Obama-Backed Freedom of Choice Act Draws a Clever Pro-Life Response: “What the FOCA?!”
Gov. Rod Blagojevich: As Seen On TV!
It was artist Andy Warhol who said that one day everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame. On Monday and Tuesday, Illinois' beset Gov. Rod Blagojevich seemed to want to take the 15 minutes allotted to all Americans and use them all up himself. He skipped his own impeachment trial for his biggest media blitz yet, two-days of appearing all over the tube, and the … [Read more...] about Gov. Rod Blagojevich: As Seen On TV!
Generals Behind the End of Torture
After 20 years of military service, I have an "acquired" deference for superior officers, active duty or retired. While I still respect and appreciate the service of all who served in the military, junior or senior to myself, continued respect and admiration for higher ranking retired military do not seem to come unconditionally these days. I have to be frank, politics … [Read more...] about Generals Behind the End of Torture
GOP Lawmakers Reaction To Obama Congress Visit: Strategy Or Happenstance?
Was it happenstance (possible), or a strategy (possible)? On January 23 we ran this post that indicated that Republicans in Congress were going to pursue a two-pronged strategy in dealing with President Barack obama: (1) Since Obama enjoys high popularity and is a new President they would praise him for his outreach efforts. (2) They would also drag their heels on Democratic … [Read more...] about GOP Lawmakers Reaction To Obama Congress Visit: Strategy Or Happenstance?
The First BlackBerry President
For more, visit Small World Cartoons. … [Read more...] about The First BlackBerry President
National Pie Week?
I've long since given up on fighting the trend of having a day, week or month to commemorate everything under the sun. We have talk like a pirate day, alcohol awareness week, (do we get a discount?) and all 12 slots on the calendar are taken up for somebody's history awareness month. (Note to Congress: my dog is still waiting for basset hound awareness month.) Anyway, if we're … [Read more...] about National Pie Week?
The Great Recession; or, Why Do the Republicans Hate America?
McClatchy: The nation's current recession is likely to be the longest since World War II, and by some measures could be the worst since the Great Depression, a new Congressional Budget Office forecast said Tuesday. Without a major economic stimulus plan, "the shortfall in the nation's output relative to its potential would be the largest – in terms of both length and … [Read more...] about The Great Recession; or, Why Do the Republicans Hate America?
Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune This cartoon is re copyrighted and licensed to appear on this site. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot
Obama’s First Week
Here is what we know after seven days of Change: (1) The new president is aggressively attacking the economic downturn and, though perhaps too eager to make tax-cut concessions to roll up a bipartisan score, is realizing that nothing will appease Republican know-nothings and, as a result, showing some signs of toughening up in getting a stimulus bill passed without … [Read more...] about Obama’s First Week
In Support of the Purple Heart for PTSD
Yesterday, in my post "PTSD and the Purple Heart," I commented on Tyler E. Boudreau's New York Times column “Troubled Minds and Purple Hearts,” where he makes an eloquent case for awarding the Purple Heart or a new decoration to those veterans who have suffered psychic wounds in combat. Since then, I have come across a couple of excellent letters to the Editor of the New … [Read more...] about In Support of the Purple Heart for PTSD
Presidential Honeymoons – A Messy Process
Howard Fineman, the Washington-based political columnist writing for msnbc.com, contends the honeymoon between President Obama and Congress is over. Not so fast, Mr. Fineman, whom I consider one of the better political observers in the media. A political honeymoon is the brief period the president gets what he wants from Congress with almost no questions asked. That's a … [Read more...] about Presidential Honeymoons – A Messy Process
On the Hudson and Beyond: What it Takes to Be a Hero – Die Zeit of Germany
One of the stories that has gotten tremendous coverage around the world, but has tended to get short-shrift due to the inauguration, is that of the miraculous ditching of a passenger jet in New York's Hudson River. One fine example is this article from Germany - which extols heroism and describes how one can spot true heroism by praising the pilot who pulled off the … [Read more...] about On the Hudson and Beyond: What it Takes to Be a Hero – Die Zeit of Germany
So Who Should Replace Bill Kristol As The New York Times’ Columnist?
Here's one idea (and we have linked to him and he is indeed solid). … [Read more...] about So Who Should Replace Bill Kristol As The New York Times’ Columnist?