Former Senator John Edwards has signaled a change of mind: after initially throwing cold water on the idea, he now says he wouldn't rule out saying yes to an offer of the Veepship on Democratic presumptive Presidential nominee Barack Obama's ticket, if it were offered to him: Former Democratic vice-presidential nominee John Edwards said on Sunday he would have to … [Read more...] about John Edwards Mind Change: Yes, He Would “Seriously Consider” Vice Presidential Nod From Obama
Update For TMV Readers
A quick update on a few things: TMV's Center Voices blogroll has been totally restored. Due to a technical glitch all of the Center Voices links were dumped into Other Voices and the center category vanished. In going through Other Voices I eliminated some "dead' blogs, blogs not updated within 30 days, and blogs that asked for reciprocal links with TMV but didn't put our … [Read more...] about Update For TMV Readers
Oil Excreting Bugs to Save the World?
Speaking as an amateur home brewer, I'm a big fan of yeast. They are marvelous little critters who have the incredible ability to eat sugar and excrete alcohol. What's not to love? Other sorts of yeast make it possible for us to have bread to eat and medical products to improve and extend our lives. Well, now there may be one more, earth shaking reason to cheer for miniscule … [Read more...] about Oil Excreting Bugs to Save the World?
When Sports Gets Ugly: German Soccer Fans, Poland And Anti-Semitic Slogans
Once again soccer seems to have brought out the worst in people. If they keep this up, they'll start looking like California drivers. John Rosenthal writing in Pajamas Media: The motto of the 2006 Soccer World Cup in Germany was “The world is our guest, you’re staying with friends” [Die Welt zu Gast bei Freunden] — or, in the simplified official translation, “A time to … [Read more...] about When Sports Gets Ugly: German Soccer Fans, Poland And Anti-Semitic Slogans
Fathers Day is a Gas
Brian Fairrington, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Fathers Day is a Gas
For Fathers Day: The Fathers of John McCain
As we gather together to celebrate Fathers Day across the land, it seems an appropriate time to offer readers another glimpse into the personality and background of John McCain - particularly his relationship and remembrances of his father and grandfather as demonstrated in his 1999 book, Faith of my Fathers. This portion comes from Chapter One of the book, "In War and Victory" … [Read more...] about For Fathers Day: The Fathers of John McCain
Town Hall Debates: Dancing in the Dark, Indeed
At the Politico, Jonathan Martin notes an excellent example of the type of audience participation coming out of John McCain's "unscripted" town hall meetings. The questioner noted that he had been educated at Princeton and Harvard and made more than $300,000 a year. "How can I be proud of my country?" he asked. Get it — he was mocking Michelle Obama and her statement … [Read more...] about Town Hall Debates: Dancing in the Dark, Indeed
Grab A Soda, Some Popcorn And A Hankie And Head On Over To Super Duper Cinema Sunday
DESTRY RIDES AGAIN (TOP) AND THE RED SHOES Who doesn't love a good movie? Whether they're great art or great trash, there is no medium that can enrapture, entertain and offer escape from the real world, especially in these troubling times. In that spirit, I'm doing a Super Cinema Sunday over at my blog: PAULINE KAEL: AN APPRECIATION is the 18th in a series of essays on … [Read more...] about Grab A Soda, Some Popcorn And A Hankie And Head On Over To Super Duper Cinema Sunday
Curbing Use of the Internet, You Bad Greedy Broadband-Width-Eating-Monster, You
First it was New York State signing into law a sales tax on all internet purchases arriving in New York, no matter where manufactured, where the point of purchase, what state lines the item had to cross. 8+% on every item. Starting this month, June 2008. Affiliate business across the country say they will lose as the cap for having to keep paper for Uncle New York is set by the … [Read more...] about Curbing Use of the Internet, You Bad Greedy Broadband-Width-Eating-Monster, You
Happy Father’s Day (Guest Voice)
This Guest Voice column is by author Martha Randolph Carr: Happy Father’s Day by Martha Randolph Carr Here’s to all of the great fathers out there who consistently put their families first. This Father’s Day, instead of a gift purchased in a store like a tie or a new ratchet set let’s return the favor and spend a little time just hanging around good old Dad. We can … [Read more...] about Happy Father’s Day (Guest Voice)
Fathers Day
Cartoon by Cam Cardow, The Ottawa Citizen … [Read more...] about Fathers Day
Confessions of a Black Republican
I stumbled across this Associated Press article in today's Minneapolis Star Tribune about how black conservatives are considering voting for Obama, because he is the first serious black candidate for the White House. Now, I understand their feelings as a black man. I don't want to vote for someone just because they share the same skin color that I do, and there is a lot I … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Black Republican
On Mumbling and on Greatness
In "McCain: Four More Years of Mumbling?" Michael Reagan says, "...a quick look at the amazing progress in present day Iraq accomplished by the president reveals a greatness that offends liberals." While I agree with Michael Reagan that we definitely do not want "Four more years of mumbling," and although I am not a "liberal," I am offended, but--please--not by President … [Read more...] about On Mumbling and on Greatness
Obama Vows Tough Campaign:”If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun.”
Democratic presumptive Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama has seemingly channeled Sean Connery in the movie "The Untouchables" by serving notice that if the Republicans aggressively go after him he's ready to respond in kind -- and then some: Barack Obama is warning supporters that the general election fight between him and John McCain may get ugly, but the Illinois … [Read more...] about Obama Vows Tough Campaign:”If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun.”
Momentous Occasions
Tomorrow is the 4th birthday of my blog, The Debate Link. But I likely will be distracted from celebrating. I began blogging the summer before I entered Carleton College. Which means today is a new chapter in the blog, but more importantly, in my life. For I have, as of 11:30 this morning, officially graduated from Carleton College, magna cum laude and with distinction in … [Read more...] about Momentous Occasions
An American Father
One night in 1968, my father was in a Manhattan ballroom for the first time in his life, watching Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. hand me an award. The expression on his face was the essence of "nachas," the word immigrants used for the joy and pride their children give them to redeem a lifetime of suffering. I had been six or so at a Fourth of July parade when the colors came … [Read more...] about An American Father
Prison Break in Afghanistan Frees Hundreds of Militants
Levels of violence in Iraq may be decreasing; in Afghanistan, things aren't going so well. In southeastern Afghanistan, the militants are making a comeback and those who know about these things will tell you that the gravest threat to the US of terrorism is likely to come from Afghanistan and Pakistan rather than Iraq. (VetVoice) On Friday, Taliban militants blew up a … [Read more...] about Prison Break in Afghanistan Frees Hundreds of Militants
The McCains’ Credit Card Debt: Dilemma or Distraction?
With the presidential candidates having filed their required Senate Financial Disclosure Statements this week, the attention of some observers has turned to details of credit card debt currently carried by John and Cindy McCain. The bulk of the McCains’ obligations stemmed from a pair of American Express credit cards that are held in Cindy McCain’s name. According to the … [Read more...] about The McCains’ Credit Card Debt: Dilemma or Distraction?
Giuliani Wants His Cut If He Helps GOP Fundraisers
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani already has seen his Presidential hopes fizzle in the primaries and his latest policy will not enhance his future popularity among Republicans: he is asking for a cut of the take if he helps fundraisers: With the Republican Party in need of money for the November elections, former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani has offered to appear at … [Read more...] about Giuliani Wants His Cut If He Helps GOP Fundraisers
Will New Hampshire Pick the Next President?
While it is still too early for pollsters to say anything with certainty, a look at the current Rasmussen electoral college predictor shows yet another close election shaping up for this fall. Most, but not all, of the states traditionally considered to be fairly safe or at least "stronly leaning" for each party are lining up as they have in recent presidential races. The two … [Read more...] about Will New Hampshire Pick the Next President?