This column is by Tony Campbell, who is a columnist for Examiner.com This cross post deals with the Supreme Court's gun decision. The Wild, Wild (North) West - A Supreme Mistake by Tony Campbell Earlier this week the Supreme Court outlawed the gun ban enacted by the District of Columbia. In a 5 to 4 decision, the Justices decided that the ban was unconstitutional as … [Read more...] about The Wild, Wild (North) West – A Supreme Mistake (Guest Voice)
Could Hillary Clinton Be In Running Again As Obama Vice President?
Was Senator Hillary Clinton's performance at the Unity rally with presumptive Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama so strong that she could be seriously in the running for Obama's Veep? New York Daily News columnist Michael Goodwin, who had been highly-critical of her, thinks so. And those who hold this belief could point to news that her husband former President Bill … [Read more...] about Could Hillary Clinton Be In Running Again As Obama Vice President?
Dodd Bitter-Enders, Represent! (UPDATED)
Why should angry Hillary supporters who have sworn never to forgive be the only intransigents refusing to hear what their own candidate is telling them? At Sadly, No!, Gavin writes: Maybe we can become Chris Dodd bitter-enders. [ahem] Personally, I shall never in all my life forget the howling persecution that we endured from the O-bot smear machine and the … [Read more...] about Dodd Bitter-Enders, Represent! (UPDATED)
The Many Reversals of John McCain
This is a crucial post from Crooks and Liars for disillusioned Dems (like me) and for anyone, anywhere who has considered voting for McCain (unlike me). It's extracted from a June 19 post by Steve Benen at The Carpetbagger Report, the The Carpetbagger Report. I've been disappointed by Obama's recent stance on several issues, aptly summarized here, and have … [Read more...] about The Many Reversals of John McCain
Untitled Gun Control Post
Why does this column have no title? Because, good readers, I began looking at this editorial from the L.A. Times last night and it's still too mind boggling to wrap my brain around. Jeffrey Fagan and Stephen D. Sugarman seem to be upset over the Supreme Court's finding that the people's right to keep and bear arms actually means they have a right to keep and bear arms. Further, … [Read more...] about Untitled Gun Control Post
The Economy: People Are Going To Die
Let's be really clear about a consequence of the enormous stress that Americans are under because of the ongoing economic meltdown: People are going to die. People are going to die because their cars run out of $5 per gallon gas on some godforsaken back road. People are going to die because "compassionate conservatism" was a Republican focus-group talking point and not a … [Read more...] about The Economy: People Are Going To Die
And So I Go On The Road
TMV's diverse group of writers have been posting up a storm these days, but I've gotten emails asking why I haven't posted as much. The reason: over the past few weeks I've been driving to do several events a day in my other incarnation -- and getting ready to go on the road. On Tuesday afternoon I'll get into my van and leave for a 7 week trip (gas prices and all) to do … [Read more...] about And So I Go On The Road
Washington & “Courtiers”: Who Is A “Real” Journalist?
As a young journalist I was once reminded that a journalist could either be a watchdog or a lapdog, can't be both. Journalism, like other professions, has undergone a visible "change" in the past three decades. There was a time when many considered it a vocation (a calling), but now it is being increasingly treated as a mere job in any other industry. Shaun Mullen's earlier … [Read more...] about Washington & “Courtiers”: Who Is A “Real” Journalist?
Massive Graffiti Attack On Cars In Orlando
I read the story and wondered: was Bill Clinton in Orlando? … [Read more...] about Massive Graffiti Attack On Cars In Orlando
Squabbling Over the Pigeon Bill: Pennsylvania Legislature Won’t Be Able to Soar Like Eagles Until It Shoots Down Animal Cruelty (Guest Voice)
U.S. Tax Probe of UBS Could Have ‘Explosive Effect’ on Swiss Banking
Under the radar screens of most Americans last week, a huge tax fraud case that implicates Switzerland's leading bank was exposed. The case, which implicates a former American manager at UBS named Bradley Birkenfeld, could involve up to $20 billion and result in undermining Switzerland's long-cherished reputation for bank secrecy. Pierre Ruetschi writes for the Tribune De … [Read more...] about U.S. Tax Probe of UBS Could Have ‘Explosive Effect’ on Swiss Banking
Election 2008: Arkansas
The home of the Clintons (well one of their homes) is next on our tour of the fifty states. While it has a pretty strong history of supporting Democrats for most offices it has been a Republican base in Presidential races. President: Had Clinton won the Democratic nomination (or if she is the VP nominee) then the state would have probably leaned towards the Democrats. Even … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Arkansas
Election 2008: Arizona
We come now to the home state of GOP nominee John McCain. Traditionally a conservative bastion it has seen a drift to the left over the past decade. President: In future years this is likely to become a battleground state. The rising Hispanic vote is boosting the Democratic base while the dominance of social conservatives has hurt the GOP with many libertarian minded … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Arizona
Election 2008: Alaska
Our next stop on the election roundup takes us to our 49th State, Alaska. President: Alaska has a long history of supporting Republican candidates. In the 50 years since it became a state it has only supported a Democrat once, and that was in the 1964 LBJ landslide. Some have speculated that Bob Barr could tap into the strong Libertarian base and hurt McCain but he still is … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Alaska
How Not to Deal with Iran
When I first saw this story on the news this morning I got that same old sinking feeling. Iran ready to strike at Israel’s nuclear heart Iran has moved ballistic missiles into launch positions, with Israel’s Dimona nuclear plant among the possible targets, defence sources said last week. The movement of Shahab-3B missiles, which have an estimated range of more than … [Read more...] about How Not to Deal with Iran
Craig & Vitter co-sponsor marriage protection amendment
Knowing that it hasn't got the slightest chance of passage, I completely ignored the introduction of a marriage protection amendment in the U.S. Senate this week. Now of course this is old news to all of you, but it only hit me just now that two of the principal sponsors are a far-right Republican who hired prostitutes and another far-right Republican who was arrested for … [Read more...] about Craig & Vitter co-sponsor marriage protection amendment
Election 2008: Alabama
This is the first post on the election campaign, as you might have guessed I am going in alphabetical order. With each state I will provide analysis of the Presidential, Senate, Governor and House races (as applicable). President: The race for President in Alabama is unlikely to provide much drama this year. Although some of Obama's more enthusiastic supporters talk about … [Read more...] about Election 2008: Alabama
Election 2008
Now that we are heading into the general election campaign I thought it would be useful to provide our readers with a rundown of the various races this November. Over the coming weeks I will post on each of the state and the prospects for November as well as providing a general summary of the projected outcomes. I will do my best to be as non partisan as possible but I am … [Read more...] about Election 2008
Mission Unaccomplished
"OK, we're in Baghdad, what next?" Before the invasion, an Army commander asked that question and never got an answer, according to a new 700-page study by the Army itself based on 200 interviews by military historians with active or recently retired officers on what went wrong in Iraq after the man in a flight jacket stood on the deck of an aircraft carrier to declare … [Read more...] about Mission Unaccomplished
Silent Witnesses provide a “human spiritual firewall” at Central PA LGBT Pride events
As lgbt pride marches step off in big cities across the country, it's important to note what takes place at some of the smaller ones.Central Pennsylvania was a focal point in the Democratic primary for its white working class voters. Those same voters are made uncomfortable by gays on the march.While this year marks the 38th pride march in San Francisco and New York, it will be … [Read more...] about Silent Witnesses provide a “human spiritual firewall” at Central PA LGBT Pride events