Al Gore proposed that we institute a carbon tax on the carbon emitted by any company. This is a good idea so long as it applies to every company that sells anything in the US. I also believe that, while carbon is important to Mr. Gore, the US should be concerned with global pollution and the tax should be based on pollution. The US imposes expensive regulations on its … [Read more...] about The Pollution Tax
Bush Pardons Border Agent
In a move that has won bipartisan approval, President Bush has pardoned two US Border Patrol agents who were convicted of shooting a suspected drug dealer in 2005. The men were sentenced to long prison terms but are now expected to be released within 2 months after serving more than two years. No word yet on how the hard core anti-Bush crowd will manage to oppose this move. … [Read more...] about Bush Pardons Border Agent
Chris Rock: Making Fun Of Obama Is A Challenge
When Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States tomorrow, a group of working Americans will face a new challenge: comedians. While conservative cartoonists are having a field day with the theme that Obama thinks he's Godlike (see cartoon above), comedians are finding that (so far at least) making fun of Obama isn't as easy as making fun of George … [Read more...] about Chris Rock: Making Fun Of Obama Is A Challenge
Presidential Inaugural Speeches: Richard Nixon’s First Inaugural Address
Here is Richard Nixon's first inaugural address from January 20, 1969 -- forty yars ago tomorrow. Nixon inherited a deeply divided nation, and his speech reflects that. So Nixon took the divided nation and made it....more divided. Until he resigned due to the events and ordeal involving the Watergate scandal. And then there was unity, as most Americans, who didn't even … [Read more...] about Presidential Inaugural Speeches: Richard Nixon’s First Inaugural Address
Has King’s Dream Been Fulfilled?
It's a question worth pondering the day before the first African American is sworn in as President of the United States. Two-thirds of African Americans believe the answer is yes, according to a new CNN poll. That's double the numbers in a similar poll last March. White Americans aren't quite as optimistic: Only 46% say the country has fulfilled King's vision. It is tough to … [Read more...] about Has King’s Dream Been Fulfilled?
An Omen? Al Qaeda Terrorist Camp Hit By Plague
Could it be that a certain higher power has joined the war against terror? According to the British newspaper The Sun, some 40 Al Qaeda terrorists have died after a plague hit the terrorist camps: At least 40 al-Qaeda fanatics died horribly after being struck down with the disease that devastated Europe in the Middle Ages. The killer bug, also known as the plague, swept … [Read more...] about An Omen? Al Qaeda Terrorist Camp Hit By Plague
Schedule Of Events For Barack Obama’s Inauguration
The AP has run a full schedule of events for Barack Obama's inauguration as 44th President of the United States. The full schedule includes today, tomorrow and Wed. Here's the schedule for tomorrow: Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 8 a.m. EST. The inaugural festivities are scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. They will include: _ … [Read more...] about Schedule Of Events For Barack Obama’s Inauguration
Quote Of The Day: Barack Obama On Changing The Political Tone
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