Our political Quote of the Day comes from President Elect Barack Obama who said this in a Washington Post interview on the subject about changing the tone of 21st century American politics: What I hope to model is a way of interacting with people who aren't like you and don't agree with you that changes the temper of our politics. And then part of that changes how we think … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: Barack Obama On Changing The Political Tone
Bush’s Farewell
Dario Castillejos, Dario La Crisis … [Read more...] about Bush’s Farewell
More Join the Military—An Unintended Consequence?
Remember how we were having trouble attracting enough young people to join our armed forces so that we could send enough troops to feed the war in Iraq? Remember how, as casualties increased in Iraq, our armed services had to lower standards and start accepting recruits who were high school dropouts, who scored low on qualifications tests, who had medical problems and … [Read more...] about More Join the Military—An Unintended Consequence?
Relationship Shocker! What Women Want
With apologies to the ladies, this story is primarily for the men. So, guys, if you're in a relationship and your girlfriend indicates that she isn't really all that satisfied with the, um... "physical aspect" of your union, the reason may be just what you already suspected. You don't have a big enough... wallet. Money can't buy you love - but it can lead to better sex, … [Read more...] about Relationship Shocker! What Women Want
Martin Luther King’s Gift to Obama
He has been gone now for more years than he lived but, on the birthday we celebrate today, Martin Luther King Jr. would have been only 80 years old. Michelle and Barack Obama are doing community service in his honor and urging all Americans to do the same. In more ways than one, the inauguration of an African-American president tomorrow is part of his legacy. Martin … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King’s Gift to Obama
Hillary’s Women: Look Back in Anger
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)