And now...some music from the theater of war: … [Read more...] about This Is Why I’m Hot (Deployed Style)
Naming Names: Echoes of Valerie Plame
In a piece by its Public Editor, the New York Times acquits itself of endangering the interrogator of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, by naming him while describing how he successfully extracted information through psychological means rather than "rough stuff." The Times defense (the public's right to know, the impaired credibility of a story … [Read more...] about Naming Names: Echoes of Valerie Plame
An Interstate State Of Mind
MY HOME ON WHEELS AT WHITE SANDS, NEW MEXICO, MAY 1976 While most of my friends -- the sane ones, anyway -- were buying houses and raising families in the 1970s, I was seeing the U.S.A. in a Volkswagen bus that I had customized to be a comfy home away from home. I had globetrotted in previous years and realized after my return stateside that I knew more about the Far East … [Read more...] about An Interstate State Of Mind
Somebody Just Won Huge
Several liberal bloggers are chiding President Bush for omitting a portion of a Thomas Jefferson quote he used during a 4th of July speech in Charlottesville. In a massive upset victory for non-partisanship, I not only defend the President, but argue that the omission was actually the right thing for him to do given the context of the speech. … [Read more...] about Somebody Just Won Huge
Building a Better Conservatism
Columnist Steven Greenhut writes: Syndicated columnist Bob Novak, writing about the surprising number of conservatives who are backing Democrat Barack Obama rather than Republican John McCain for the presidency, captured their widespread sentiment when he quoted one "Obamacon" with impeccable GOP credentials: "The Republican Party is a dead rotting carcass with … [Read more...] about Building a Better Conservatism
William Kristol on McCain’s “Fixer-Upper”
In his much-awaited, Monday New York Times column, William Kristol for a change focuses his attention on something that badly needs attention, and lots of work: McCain‘s fixer-upper campaign. Just like all of us every week anticipate great things from Kristol’s Monday column, so does Kristol from “Murphy” in “Where is Murphy.” But, who is Murphy? Kristol tells … [Read more...] about William Kristol on McCain’s “Fixer-Upper”
Tale Of The Toggle
Are you still making your monthly credit card payment in cash? Silly you. The really big borrowers in financial markets in recent years managed to get a so-called "toggle" feature worked into their own payment agreements with banks. Instead of making regular payments in cash, they're allowed to make these payments in extra debt. Instead of coming up with, say, $1 million a … [Read more...] about Tale Of The Toggle
Is Barack Obama Patriotic? Is Any Politician? (Guest Voice)
This is a Guest Voice post by journalism professor and author Walter Brasch who is also a syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Is Barack Obama Patriotic? Is Any Politician? by Walter Brasch Barack Obama spent the Fourth of … [Read more...] about Is Barack Obama Patriotic? Is Any Politician? (Guest Voice)
Civil Rights Roundup — 07/07/08
Your daily dose of civil rights and related news An inspiring story in the Boston Globe of a graduate of one of Boston's struggling public schools. The Globe also has the story of a teen mother from the same school who is heading off to college. Chicago is bracing for challenges to its gun ban in the wake of the Supreme Court's Heller decision. The Washington Post … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Roundup — 07/07/08
Ripping off the Hillary band aid
The "conventional wisdom" - if there is such a thing these days - insists that Barack Obama should hold off on naming his running mate until shortly before the convention later this summer. The valid reasons for this are many and, having been covered extensively already, need not be repeated here. But the time may be approaching for the candidate to eschew that advice and move … [Read more...] about Ripping off the Hillary band aid
The McCain Camp’s New Team Readies To Steady The Ship
Advice to Democrats: get ready. The McCain camp is about to enter a new, more professional phase. It won't be the same campaign with these skillful operatives. Some learned from Karl Rove. Some were the most talented operatives from campaigns that fought McCain. The operative words are: experienced, skillful and seasoned. … [Read more...] about The McCain Camp’s New Team Readies To Steady The Ship
Zogby: Obama Leads McCain In Electoral College Vote 273-158
A new Zogby poll has Democratic Senator Barack Obama with a lead over Republican Senator John McCain to 44% to 38% and a substantial electoral vote lead -- 273 to 158. But a cautionary note. As has been the instance throughout the primary season, these see-saw polls vary. Still, Zogby's findings are an eyebrow-raiser. The findings also suggest something else: Libertarian … [Read more...] about Zogby: Obama Leads McCain In Electoral College Vote 273-158
Obama Still Faces Stiff Resistance From Top Clinton Supporters And Donors Who’ll Be Wooed By McCain
There have been press reports in recent weeks about how the Democratic Party is inexorably coming together in its battle against presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain -- but according to a Wall Street Journal report, the Democrats' likely candidate Sen. Barack Obama is still getting a no-dice thumbs down from top supporters and donors of Senator Hillary Clinton, who … [Read more...] about Obama Still Faces Stiff Resistance From Top Clinton Supporters And Donors Who’ll Be Wooed By McCain
Obama Patriotism
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Election 2008: Scoreboard
We have gone through 10 states so far and here is where things stand President: Obama leads McCain 77-70 so far Senate: Democrats are at +1 Seat House: Democrats are up +2 Seats … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Scoreboard
Election 2008: Georgia
Georgia is one of the most conservative states in the country and there is little sign this will change in November. President: The Obama campaign hopes that increased minority turnout and the campaign of Libertarian Bob Barr will help them carry the state but recent polls do not suggest this is likely. Safe Republican Senate: Incumbent Saxby Chambliss will have little … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Georgia
Election 2008: Florida
Florida is always one of the key battlegrounds and this November will be no different. Recent polls have been back and forth but I suspect that there will be a clear trend prior to Election Day President: No candidate from either party can afford to write off 27 electoral votes and I expect both sides to make a strong run for the state this year. Recent polling has shown a … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Florida
Limbaugh Faces “Delicate Work” These Elections
For some reason--I can not figure out why--Michael Stickings’ post, “How can McCain Win in November? Bigotry” reminded me of the feature article in today’s New York Times Sunday Magazine starring Rush Limbaugh and written by Zev Chafets. It is a good article on the right-wing radio talk show host who just signed a new contract with Clear Channel Communications that will … [Read more...] about Limbaugh Faces “Delicate Work” These Elections
Election 2008: Delaware
Delaware has gradually evolved into one of the more Democratic states in the country so there will be little good news for the GOP this fall. It is also one of the few states to have an election for Governor (well sort of). President: The state has not voted Republican in 20 years and there is almost no chance that this will change in the near future. Safe … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Delaware
Free SUV with fill up
Tab, The Calgary Sun … [Read more...] about Free SUV with fill up