After the torrent of words over the arrogance of America's self-selected, unelected Vice President, a former Republican colleague and friend boils it all down to one word in today's Washington Post. Ex-Congressman Mickey Edwards explains what changed his mind about defending Cheney, his "all-too-revealing conversation this week with ABC News correspondent Martha Raddatz. On … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney’s Shrug
Can Russia and the U.S. Resolve Their Differences? … No
Is there any hope that the United States and Russia will be able to resolve at least some of their differences before President Bush leaves office? Fedor Lukyanov, editor-in-chief of the magazine Russia in Global Affairs writes for Kommersant, 'The Bush Administration is one of the biggest lame ducks in history. Even if it wanted a historic achievement to crown its term with, … [Read more...] about Can Russia and the U.S. Resolve Their Differences? … No
China’s ‘Psychological’ Defeat In Tibet?
Beijing is in a state of shock after the recent Tibetan uprising, and not just because the Beijing Olympics are only a few months away. News reports indicate that the Chinese government is showing signs of bitterness, nervousness and hostility following the outbreak of sudden violent protests in different parts of Tibet. "Despite 20 years of iron-fisted security, huge … [Read more...] about China’s ‘Psychological’ Defeat In Tibet?
Easter Bunny
Jeff Parker, Florida Today … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny
The (In)Famous “It’s Raining McCain” John McCain For President Video
There were the Obama Girls and now here are the McCain Girls with a pro-McCain video now sweeping the Internet on blogs including some on the left. Sit back and savor "It's Raining McCain." There's an interesting aspect to this kind of video. It may be linked to with derision on some websites (and perhaps for good reason, but then I'm no music critic), but in the end it … [Read more...] about The (In)Famous “It’s Raining McCain” John McCain For President Video
Former SLA Member Sara Jane Olson Put Back In Prison
The hubris of 1970s crimes continues following former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, the onetime member of the group that kidnapped newspaper heiress Patty Hearst. Olsen then went into hiding for nearly a quarter of a century, until she was caught in 1999. She was freed on Monday -- and has now been re-arrested and put back in prison again. The … [Read more...] about Former SLA Member Sara Jane Olson Put Back In Prison
March Madness Recap, Day Three
We're into round two now, but still some tremendous action (though I admit I missed some to watch the boxing match tonight -- welcome back Joel Casamayor!). - I hate to be right in this case (I'm a lifelong Duke fan), but I was: Duke died by the three. You miss fifteen straight three-pointers, and bad things will happen to any team. - Duke also got totally out hustled. … [Read more...] about March Madness Recap, Day Three
Pakistan’s Likely PM: Yousaf Raza Gillani
Yousaf Raza Gillani, who was Speaker of Parliament in Pakistan in the 1990s under the then Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, is expected to be sworn into office as prime minister on Tuesday. Gillani has been reportedly handpicked by Asif Ali Zardari, the late Benazir Bhutto's husband, who appears to have his own ambition to capture that chair as early as possible. (The … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s Likely PM: Yousaf Raza Gillani
Gallup Tracking Poll: Obama Regaining Support After Wright Race Speech
Senator Barack Obama's campaign has gotten some good news -- one of several bits of good news in recent days: a new Gallup tracking poll shows him on the rebound after the firestorm over his pastor's comments and Obama's heavily covered speech on race: Barack Obama has quickly made up the deficit he faced with Hillary Clinton earlier this week, with the latest Gallup Poll … [Read more...] about Gallup Tracking Poll: Obama Regaining Support After Wright Race Speech
Spitzer begins therapy for possible sex addiction
So, maybe I need to change the title of this post, Eliot Spitzer incident, Post Number 9 (ok, only Post Number 2): Is he a sex addict? Nope, just human (from 3/11/08) since it now looks as though part of his therapeutic involvement is going to revolve around a possible sex addiction. From the New York Post (hattip to Bad American): Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has gone into … [Read more...] about Spitzer begins therapy for possible sex addiction
Hillary Clinton’s Harrowing Trip To Bosnia
Was it or wasn't it? You can judge for yourself by watching this shocking video HERE. … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Harrowing Trip To Bosnia
Online Voting
Katharine Seelye writes on Broad Concerns about Internet Voting It has been used, apparently successfully, for Democrats living abroad and a Michigan Democratic Primary. Moving in that direction might make elections more frequent, less expensive, and improve voter participation. Some of the weakness may be resolved over time as biometrics improve. Perhaps we can use online … [Read more...] about Online Voting
Money Can Buy Me Love…& Happiness…If…
In the Indian subcontinent the virtues/benefits of "selfless-giving" is not only woven into the religious/social/spiritual discourse in all religions from time immemorial, but commonly practised even by those whose financial position may be just above the subsistence level. Now a "scientific study" (from the very bastion of self-acquisitive culture) tells us that "money can … [Read more...] about Money Can Buy Me Love…& Happiness…If…
Guest Voice: An Open Letter To Senator John McCain
EDITOR'S NOTE: It's Presidential election time and campaigns are busy sending people who they think will support then mailers asking for money. But sometimes they make a mistake. Here is another Guest Voice by Joel S. Hirschhorn who is highly critical of both parties.. Guest Voice columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. An Open Letter To … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: An Open Letter To Senator John McCain
Plagiarism At The White House
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. And fourscore and seven years ago I didn't even know about blogging. Today, you have nothing to fear but fear itself in reading the various viewpoints on TMV. But one thing I'll never do is plagiarize. The problem, though, has been a big one at the White House. … [Read more...] about Plagiarism At The White House
Are Bloggers Twisting Obama’s Words?
Add New York Daily News columnist Errol Louis to those who see bloggers as over-caffeinated writers who seemingly look for ways to aggressively promote their favorite candidate and rip apart the candidate they oppose: There's a new anti-Obama storyline whipping through cyberspace at the speed of stupid. Put simply, some Internet nitwits say Obama's comment that his … [Read more...] about Are Bloggers Twisting Obama’s Words?
News From the Israeli and Palestinian Front: March 22nd
A biweekly feature of news and opinion pieces from the Israeli and Palestinian press. 1.) In the wake of the Mercaz Harav massacre earlier this month, a number of leading Israeli Jews have made public calls for tougher measures to be taken against Israeli Arabs. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a prominent leader in the ultra-Orthodox community, has demanded that Arabs should not be … [Read more...] about News From the Israeli and Palestinian Front: March 22nd
Senator John McCain’s Verbal Gaffes
Are verbal gaffes by the virtually-certain Republican nominee Senator John McCain slips-of-the-tongue? Or, in some cases, are they deliberate? Here's a MUST-READ on this issue.. And here are the possibilities: (1) McCain is sloppy in his initial thinking and presentation. If this is true, it'll be more notable as the campaign goes on. In many of these instances, … [Read more...] about Senator John McCain’s Verbal Gaffes
McCain Says Amen Brother
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about McCain Says Amen Brother
Another Time, Another Firebrand Preacher
Given the flap over the Reverend Jeremiah Wright's incendiary sermonizing, it is appropriate to recall Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s landmark speech declaring his opposition to the Vietnam War. Dr. King was criticized by some civil rights leaders for the speech, which was delivered on April 4, 1967 at a meeting of an antiwar group at Riverside Church in New York City. Why, … [Read more...] about Another Time, Another Firebrand Preacher