Everyone has read the phrase "in the last picture taken" before his/her death. Here are 10 of the most fascinating last pictures... … [Read more...] about The 10 Most Facinating “Last Pictures” Ever Taken
Are Gays and Muslims the Final Frontier in Civil Rights?
When we examine the election of 2008 and the makeup of government across the nation today, it seems that a few previously-uncomfortable questions have finally been answered. We have elected a black man as president. His chief rival in the primary was a woman who many analysts and poll results estimate would have beaten John McCain by an even wider margin. A gentleman of … [Read more...] about Are Gays and Muslims the Final Frontier in Civil Rights?
Lip Syncs Are Fun To Do
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A Belated Veterans (Day) Post
A few days ago I received an e-mail from one of our TMV editors asking me if I would respond to a request from "Survivor Corps" to share news about their organization and about a specific program of that organization, "Operation Survivor." As one who has done his best to publicize the plight of our veterans, and especially the sorry treatment they have received from an … [Read more...] about A Belated Veterans (Day) Post
Obama and Medvedev: A Tale of Two Emerging Leaders – Gazeta of Russia
The independent Russian media is certainly not dead. That is the only conclusion one can draw of this editorial comparison of the leadership styles of President-elect Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, from the Russian newspaper, Gazeta. The Gazeta editorial not only praises the stake that average Americans have in the political life of the U.S., it … [Read more...] about Obama and Medvedev: A Tale of Two Emerging Leaders – Gazeta of Russia
The Automaker Bailout Battle (Guest Voice)
The proposed automaker bailout will be a huge topic this week. Here's veteran journalist Jerry Remmer's take on the issue. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. The Automaker Bailout Battle by Jerry Remmers The Case For Bailout: Led by General Motors Corp., U.S. automakers this weekend are lobbying Congress and the Obama … [Read more...] about The Automaker Bailout Battle (Guest Voice)
Who is to Blame for the Mortgage and Foreclosure Mess?
Every once in a while, somebody will ask me "Who is to blame for the current housing and foreclosure mess?" Usually they want a short, snappy answer. The truth is that there is a giant pie of blame, and there's plenty to go around. In no particular order, here are some of the culprits. This is my opinion alone, and you are welcome to disagree with me. Fannie Mae. The … [Read more...] about Who is to Blame for the Mortgage and Foreclosure Mess?
McCain, Secretary of Defense?
If the new president is serious about Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State as he follows Lincoln's "team of rivals" approach, Barack Obama should consider John McCain as Secretary of Defense. When the two meet on Monday, at Obama's suggestion it turns out, "sitting down in a serious way" to "find common ground," the discussion might include a role for McCain in the new … [Read more...] about McCain, Secretary of Defense?
Good Intent, Bad Faith
Obsidian Wings is one of the best liberal blogs on the internet. It not only has writers that try to focus on facts and nuance, but (especially Hilzoy) tries to give the benefit of the doubt to political adversaries and assume they have the best intent. I’d have to say that I actually find myself in agreement with them more than just about any other blog. Except on the … [Read more...] about Good Intent, Bad Faith
Quadrennial Presidential Wannabe, Alan Keyes, Sues Obama
Hopefully this is a hoax. But, knowing the sour-grapes, rabid nature of presidential wannabe Alan Keyes, I am afraid it is for real. What will they sue for next, Obama's writings when he was 8 years old? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media contact Tom Hoefling Chairman, America's Independent Party National Committee Chairman, Alan Keyes for President … [Read more...] about Quadrennial Presidential Wannabe, Alan Keyes, Sues Obama
The Change The Americans Did (Guest Voice)
So how does the election of Barack Obama look to people outside the United States -- particularly, how does it look to a young Iranian living in Iran? In this Guest Voice post, Iranian freelance writer and blogger Kourosh Ziabari looks at how the U.S was perceived in some parts of the world under President George Bush and what Obama's election could mean. TMV runs Guest Voice … [Read more...] about The Change The Americans Did (Guest Voice)
President-Elect
Yaakov Kirschen, The Jerusalem Post, Dry Bones … [Read more...] about President-Elect
In Defense of Debate
Wrote one reader, in response to my recent post about the end of political parties: All of this post-partisan stuff is rubbish. People will disagree with each other for as long as there are politics and people to take part in them. While this reader might be surprised to hear it, I agree. I have no expectation that the end of political parties would end political … [Read more...] about In Defense of Debate
McCain and Obama to Have “Sit-Down”
File this under "things I didn't see coming" but it appears that John McCain and President-Elect Obama will be having a long meeting in Chicago this week. After fiercely competing against each other for five months, President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain are scheduled to have their first post-election meeting Monday at the transition headquarters in Chicago. "It's … [Read more...] about McCain and Obama to Have “Sit-Down”
ROBERT JOHNSON: AN APPRECIATION
WHEN THE TRAIN / LEFT THE STATION / IT HAD TWO LIGHTS ON BEHIND / WELL, THE BLUE LIGHT WAS MY BLUES / AND THE RED LIGHT WAS MY MIND / ALL MY LOVE'S IN VAIN. -- ROBERT JOHNSON
Son House, the great blues singer and slide guitarist, delighted in telling people that when he first met Robert Johnson, he couldn't play guitar to save his life. But the young man was persistent and … [Read more...] about
Chandrayaan: India On The Moon
With India's first Moon Impact Probe landing on the moon's surface Friday, the country has become a major player in the exclusive 21st century space race. "India planted a flag of sorts on the moon today as a probe painted in the national colors of green, white and orange slammed into the lunar landscape," reports Bloomberg. "The foil-wrapped Moon Impact Probe photographed … [Read more...] about Chandrayaan: India On The Moon
General Ann Dunwoody: Shattering Barriers
General Ann Dunwoody has become the first woman in American history to be promoted to the rank of a four-star general, the highest rank in the US army. Dunwoody will head the Army Materiel Command, one of the Pentagon's largest outfits that is responsible for worldwide logistical and supply operations. "Coming less than two weeks after Barack Obama became the first African … [Read more...] about General Ann Dunwoody: Shattering Barriers
Fear Fear Fear
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Sarah Palin and “Extreme Partisanship”
I must admit, Sarah Palin sounds better (or reads better) when she's speaking to her fellow Republican governors about "conservative solutions to these economic challenges" than when she's stirring up vicious mobs at hate-filled rallies on the campaign trail. Not that I approve of "conservative solutions," but at least she was coherent today. Besides, I'm not entirely against … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin and “Extreme Partisanship”
Barack and Hillary: Team of Allies?
Obama and Hillary met in Chicago yesterday and apparently discussed what role she might play in Obama's administration. Secretary of State remains at the top of the rumour mill, and, as I put it earlier today, although I would prefer Kerry for the job, strictly in terms of policy considerations, I am certainly intrigued by the idea of Hillary and Obama working together, if that … [Read more...] about Barack and Hillary: Team of Allies?