Check out my new column on this subject. … [Read more...] about Will Bob Barr Have an Impact on the Presidential Race?
A Real “What If” to Whine About
In the wake of all the ludicrous "What If" questions and commentaries concerning the John Edwards' extramarital affair, fellow blogger Shaun Mullen asks, "What If Russia Had Invaded Fricking Denver?" in a good attempt to illustrate the "whining," wishful thinking nature of all this "what-iffing" by Clinton supporters. Interestingly, it is not only Clinton supporters who … [Read more...] about A Real “What If” to Whine About
Ponder This: McCain on the Conflict between Georgia and Russia
He...accused Putin of wanting to restore Russia to the days of czardom, when a monarchy exerted broad control over parts of Asia and eastern Europe. “I think it’s very clear that Russian ambitions are to restore the old Russian Empire. Not the Soviet Union, but the Russian Empire.” (CNN) Cf. John McCain is your new jalopy … [Read more...] about Ponder This: McCain on the Conflict between Georgia and Russia
Will McCain Play the Gender Card?
With disaffected Clinton supporters still vowing to stay home or vote for him, John McCain must be tempted to give them another reason to come aboard by picking Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate. From a look at her political history, the 44-year-old "Northern Exposure" chief executive would bring more than token womanhood to the ticket. With approval ratings in … [Read more...] about Will McCain Play the Gender Card?
Quote Of The Day: On Obama’s McCain As Celebrity Campaign Ad
The quote of the day comes from Dick Polman, who takes a look at Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's recent campaign ad nothing that Republican Sen. John McCain is a celebrity, too. First, Polman notes that McCain is actually more of a celebrity if you use one measure: Anyway, the Obama people have finally retaliated by showing quick excerpts of McCain's longtime love of … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: On Obama’s McCain As Celebrity Campaign Ad
The Georgia-Russia Show. The Replay
We had a great panel discussion today on the subject of Russia and Georgia with myself, Ron Beasely of Newshoggers, our own Shaun Mullen, our Editor Joe Gandelman, and Cindy of Ladies Logic, along with our resident expert on Armenian history who put some perspective on how Georgia arrived where it is today. In case you missed it, you can catch a full replay of the show here at … [Read more...] about The Georgia-Russia Show. The Replay
Russia Bears Its Soul
Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner … [Read more...] about Russia Bears Its Soul
Edwards 2006 Presidential Announcement Tour Companion: His Mistress
Former Democratic presidential nomination wannabe John Edwards' political coffin now not only has a dozen nails sealing it up but also steel bands melted around it to keep him from getting out of it with this new news: when Edwards went on his 2006 Presidential announcement tour, painting himself as a high-minded family man, he brought his mistress with him. Well, you … [Read more...] about Edwards 2006 Presidential Announcement Tour Companion: His Mistress
Georgians: We Helped you in Iraq, now Help us!
The Georgian government is recalling its 2,000 troops serving in Iraq to confront the threat at home, reports The Times: We helped in Iraq - now help us, beg Georgians As Russia forces its neighbour to retreat from South Ossetia, the people of Gori tell our correspondent of betrayal by the West. (...) Miriyan Gogolashvili, of Tkviav, said: "The Russians will be here … [Read more...] about Georgians: We Helped you in Iraq, now Help us!
Civil Rights Roundup: 08/12/08
Your daily dose of civil rights and related news An auto parts store in Houston is being sued by the EEOC for tolerating harassment of Black employees and passing over them for promotions. PETA wants to put ads up on the Mexican side of the border fence, warning potential Mexican immigrants about the effects of fatty, meat-filled diets. The ACLU is not thrilled with … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Roundup: 08/12/08
Panda and Russian Bears
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Panda and Russian Bears
What If Russia Had Invaded Fricking Denver?
The what-ifs are flying thick and fast in the wake of Penisgate, as in what if John Edwards had been smoked out concerning his affair with Rielle Hunter before the Iowa caucuses won by Barack Obama that jump started his improbable march to the nomination. Former Clinton campaign honcho Howard Wolfson whines, as only someone of his self-important preciousness can whine, that … [Read more...] about What If Russia Had Invaded Fricking Denver?
Putin back from Beijing
Rainer Hachfeld, Neues Deutschland, Germany … [Read more...] about Putin back from Beijing
Radio: Hating it when you’re right
Given the rapidly unfolding (or perhaps collapsing would be a better word) situation between Georgia and Russia, (more on that below) Cindy and I will be taking to the airwaves today on a special edition of Mid Stream Radio at noon eastern time (11 am central, 9 am pacific) for a roundtable discussion of the latest news and what it all means. We'll be joined by TMV's very own … [Read more...] about Radio: Hating it when you’re right
Yes, I’m a Fence Sitter
It's official. Andrew Sullivan is no longer just an Obama supporter, he's now a McCain detractor, dinging the Senator from Arizona in three posts in three hours and fifteen minutes yesterday, here, here, and here. I'm not entirely surprised. For some time now, Sullivan has been dropping hints (subtle and not so) that he was headed in this direction. Hell, for all I know, … [Read more...] about Yes, I’m a Fence Sitter
Musings On Two Wars & Two Olympics
The Russian invasion of Georgia recalls another war and another Olympics and the day the water turned blood red when Soviet invaders and Hungarian resisters faced off at the 1956 Summer Games. In late October 1956, a student demonstration against Hungary's Stalinist government grew into a nationwide revolt that was crushed by a large Soviet force in early November. Some … [Read more...] about Musings On Two Wars & Two Olympics
The John Edwards Affair And The Old And New Media
Steve Clemons predicts there will be ramifications for both due to the way it was handled by both the mainstream media and many weblogs until Edwards' admission that he lied. NOTE: This item was in yesterday's Around The Sphere but the link was wrong. It could not be corrected until last night. So we corrected it and are running it as a separate item today. … [Read more...] about The John Edwards Affair And The Old And New Media
Political Sex Scandals: Down Resignation Road
The Times of London makes an interesting study of 10 political personalities who were involved in sex scandals. Of these 10 leaders, five got away with it and five couldn't. Beginning with the Profumo Affair in Britain in 1963 to the latest one concerning John Edwards in the US, the affairs have attracted a lot of public attention. More here... … [Read more...] about Political Sex Scandals: Down Resignation Road
John Edwards’ Two Americas
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri … [Read more...] about John Edwards’ Two Americas
‘Georgia Can Kiss NATO Goodbye’: From Cotidianul of Romania
Having labored under the yoke of Soviet domination in the very recent past, the countries of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus have a visceral feel for the politics of the now blossoming conflict between Russia and its former territory Georgia. As far as this situation ending well for Georgia, the editorial board of Romania's Cotidianul newspaper has little of comfort to … [Read more...] about ‘Georgia Can Kiss NATO Goodbye’: From Cotidianul of Romania