This Guest Voice is by Lou Zickar, Editor of the Ripon Forum, a Republican journal of thought and opinion. He has a suggestion on who GOP presumptive Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain should pick for Vice President. Guest posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. The Case for Kerrey by Lou Zickar When picking a vice president, … [Read more...] about The Case For Bob Kerrey For Vice President (Guest Voice)
Question: How Does Average Joe Deal with a Recalcitrant Media?
Several of my fellow bloggers on TMV are reputable journalists, ex-journalists, editors, ex-editors, or in one way or another involved with the (news) media. Thus, I want to, in advance, hasten to say that the following is not directed at them, but rather the result of some frustration arising out of a couple of specific incidents. (Enough disclaimers?) I would, however, … [Read more...] about Question: How Does Average Joe Deal with a Recalcitrant Media?
On the Radio: Barr Campaign and Energy Movies
Today on Mid Stream Radio, we have a bit of a treat for you, should you care to stop by. (1 pm eastern, 10 am pacific today.) In the second half, Cindy and I will be talking to Derek Barr, representative of the Bob Barr campaign. (And probably only by coincidence, Bob's son.) We'll be talking to him about the campaign and asking some questions on issues raised by readers here … [Read more...] about On the Radio: Barr Campaign and Energy Movies
The Conservative Reformation: Final Thoughts … for Now
Yesterday, we completed our review of Washington’s key roles in the process of fostering DNS or dispersed, networked solutions. Today, we’ll briefly consider: (i) examples of where aspects of DNS have been employed and where they have not; and (ii) some of the communication and management challenges of implementing this approach. --------------------- The Orphan Drug Act … [Read more...] about The Conservative Reformation: Final Thoughts … for Now
So Just Where Did Obama’s Mojo Go?
Despite Democratic party presumptive Presidential nominee Barack Obama's trip overseas, there's no real bounce. The LA Times' blogger Andrew Malcolm writes: Where did Barack Obama's mojo go? Something's going on. Or some things. And he looks at what might be going wrong... in today's required reading. UPDATE: And now there are signs that the McCain campaign's attack … [Read more...] about So Just Where Did Obama’s Mojo Go?
Quote Of The Day: On McCain’s ‘Obama Is A Celebrity Like Britney’ Ad
The political Quote of the Day comes in two of Marc Ambinder's three points about the Republican Senator John McCain's Obama-is-a-callow-celebrity-just-like-Britney ad: 1. John McCain is the Republican least associated with the Bush brand of politics. His appeal is based on his independence, and particularly on his independence from partisan bickering. Eroding his brand … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: On McCain’s ‘Obama Is A Celebrity Like Britney’ Ad
Civil Rights Roundup: 07/31/08
Your daily dose of civil rights and related news The Bush administration proposal to force hospitals and clinics to exempt employees who don't want to dispense birth control is gearing up to be a huge fight. A report by the anti-immigrant Center for Immigration Studies credits the drop in illegal immigration population to stepped-up enforcement. The WaPo urges that … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Roundup: 07/31/08
The Little Campaign That Couldn’t
Observing the McCain campaign this week is becoming uncomfortably akin to watching a New York Jets game. Even if you really, really want them to win, you get a sick feeling in your gut as you see them drop passes, fumble and throw the ball to people wearing the wrong jersey. Opportunities are there, but flailing, wild swings are taken in the wrong direction. And now we see … [Read more...] about The Little Campaign That Couldn’t
Things Get Interesting For Mr. Karl Rove
With the House Judiciary Committee voting 20-14 to hold Karl Rove in contempt, the question is how much longer George Bush's former consigliere will be given free rein in print and on tevee with his legal woes mounting. The easy answer is that while any self-respecting media outlet would politely tell Rove that he might want to consider a wee vacation from bloviating because … [Read more...] about Things Get Interesting For Mr. Karl Rove
Get Naked… DSL sans phone line
We dropped our phone service but kept DSL, high speed Internet that comes through a phone line. If you take just that service, you've got "naked" DSL: Analysts say there is a high demand for naked DSL, especially among young college grads who are dumping landlines in favor of cell phone service. A recently released federal survey says nearly one out of every six American homes … [Read more...] about Get Naked… DSL sans phone line
Army Ignored Dangers In Troop Quarters
According to a report released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday it appears that the military ignored reports of dangerous conditions in the showers at a military facility in Iraq. In February of 2007 the contracting firm of Kellogg, Brown and Root found "several safety issues concerning the improper grounding of electrical devices. In July … [Read more...] about Army Ignored Dangers In Troop Quarters
DOJ Job Application
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about DOJ Job Application
Liquid Lakes Confirmed on Titan
This is an exciting story coming out of NASA this week. Using the Cassini spacecraft, we have now determined that liquid lakes exist on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan. PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA scientists have concluded that at least one of the large lakes observed on Saturn’s moon Titan contains liquid hydrocarbons, and have positively identified the presence of ethane. … [Read more...] about Liquid Lakes Confirmed on Titan
Tension In Turkey
The government of Turkey narrowly avoided collapse when the nations Constitutional Court fell one vote short of banning the ruling AKP party for violating the long standing tradition of secularism. Turkey is somewhat unique in the Islamic world for having a strong tradition of secularism rather than the more common religiously-oriented government. This secular tradition goes … [Read more...] about Tension In Turkey
John McCain’s Metamorphosis From Smear Politics Victim To Smear Politics Perpetrator
OBAMA IS NOT REALLY MEETING WITH TROOPS IN THIS PHOTO The great thing about using smear tactics is that even when the smear is proven to be untrue the damage has been done. This helps explain why in their latest effort to portray Barack Obama as unpatriotic, John McCain and his surrogates are accusing him in a TV commercial and elsewhere of canceling a visit to wounded … [Read more...] about John McCain’s Metamorphosis From Smear Politics Victim To Smear Politics Perpetrator
French & Sandwiches!!! Economy Must Be Bad…
One of the delights of Paris is a leisurely meal and a glass of wine at a roadside cafe. I was taken aback to read The Times story: "The world economic crisis has hit borrowers in the US, banks in Britain and homeowners in Spain. Now it has claimed perhaps its most startling victim to date: the Gallic gastronome. "Lunches are being skipped, dinners shortened and apéritifs … [Read more...] about French & Sandwiches!!! Economy Must Be Bad…
DADT: It’s Time for It to Go.
The following is definitely in the "man bites dog" department. Deroy Murdock, a writer at the conservative National Review, wrote an op-ed calling for the retirement of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" regarding gay Americans serving in the military. Murdock notes the irony of the Army lowering its standards to allow convicted thieves, child molesters and murderers, … [Read more...] about DADT: It’s Time for It to Go.
Remember The Indianapolis
This week marks the 63rd anniversary of one of the more unfortunate events in the history of the United States Navy. In July of 1945 the USS Indianapolis, a Navy Cruiser set sail from San Francisco to Tinian Island where it dropped off the components for the atomic bomb that would end the war. The ship then stopped in Guam to drop off some crew members and then headed for … [Read more...] about Remember The Indianapolis
Why I’m still a great big fan of Cass Sunstein
Cass Sunstein, a legal scholar and adviser to Barack Obama, has been attracting a good bit of critical notice mainly from the liberal side of the blogosphere. I've read much of it with interest; I've seen no defenders. After finishing KathyG's post on Sunstein (Ken Houghton says it's a "must read"), I took to the keyboard. A storm (a sign) knocked out my Internet and delayed … [Read more...] about Why I’m still a great big fan of Cass Sunstein
Israel’s Ehud Olmert Resigns: What Next?
Israel prime minister, Ehud Olmert's resignation last night follows months of mounting pressure over allegations of corruption. His successor, apart from managing the ongoing talks with the Palestinians, would have to face another major issue concerning Iran's nuclear ambitions. The Guardian reports that "Mofaz, a former chief of staff and defence minister, said recently … [Read more...] about Israel’s Ehud Olmert Resigns: What Next?