Can Hillary Clinton's campaign for the presidency already be labeled 'tragic?' According to this article from Switzerland's Nachrichten, her attempt at the presidency has all the elements of epic tragedy - assuming of course she fails as she seems destined to do. Nachrichten's Patrik Etschmayer writes, 'It's a tragedy of epic proportions with Hillary Clinton as involuntary … [Read more...] about Hillary’s Tragedy … ‘Sorry Hillary!’
Guest Voice: A Night At The Caucus In Hawaii
This Guest Voice tells about a night at the caucus in Hawaii. It's written by Hunter Hatfield, who is known to TMV readers as "Pacatrue" in his many comments on this site. It was originally written for his blog. A Night At The Caucus by Hunter Hatfield Little B and I headed to the Caucus tonight. We got to have a 5-year-old version of Civics class, as I explained to B … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: A Night At The Caucus In Hawaii
Guest Book Review: The Reserve by Russell Banks
This is another Guest Book Review by fiction writer Jessica Schneider who also writes for the highly-visited site Cosmoetica, is Book Editor for Monsters and Critics and is the only contributor to her own blog.' Book Review: The Reserve by Russell Banks by Jessica Schneider This being my first time reading Russell Banks, I had high hopes. Yet after reading his latest … [Read more...] about Guest Book Review: The Reserve by Russell Banks
Bush in Aferca
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Bush in Aferca
We Must Expel the Iranian Occupiers and their Agents!
Say what one will about progress in Iraq, it must be conceded that it now enjoys something of a free press. This article from Iraq's Kitabat newspaper not only calls for an end to the Iranian occupation, it fingers some of the most prominent Shiite members of the Iraqi Parliament and government for being 'Iranian Agents.' According to Dr. Fawaaz al-Fawaaz, who is clearly a … [Read more...] about We Must Expel the Iranian Occupiers and their Agents!
Locally Produced Food Doesn’t Make Problems Go Away
If you were to randomly come across a commentary entitled "Stop Supporting a Tainted Food Supply," where would you suppose you were? Alternet? PETA? Some random editorial that happened to get picked up by Buzzflash? How about financial news site TheStreet.com? After giving us the quickie-version of the latest massive meat recall -- which the USDA says shouldn't … [Read more...] about Locally Produced Food Doesn’t Make Problems Go Away
Bar Joke
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Bar Joke
McCain: To be or not to be…
According to the New York Times, Senator John McCain has problems with that classic statement when it comes to ethics: WASHINGTON — Early in Senator John McCain’s first run for the White House eight years ago, waves of anxiety swept through his small circle of advisers. A female lobbyist had been turning up with him at fund-raisers, visiting his offices and accompanying … [Read more...] about McCain: To be or not to be…
The Presidential Candidates “On the Couch”
Emily Yoffee has an article up about the personalities of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain. If you've ever done Myers-Briggs, you will understand it. For the record, my personality type is INTJ. … [Read more...] about The Presidential Candidates “On the Couch”
Joe was right: the talking heads are out of control
And no one is even trying anymore to show them the boundaries. It all ends up being about who is more objectively offensive and who should apologize to whom. When the issue is: they're all wrong in their fast and loose use of language. Absolutely wrong. These folks are supposed to be our best journalists who get these hours to themselves because of their skill and ability. … [Read more...] about Joe was right: the talking heads are out of control
Blu-ray vs HD DVD
Aislin, The Montreal Gazette … [Read more...] about Blu-ray vs HD DVD
I Favor Judgment Over Experience
Commenter "loveourcountry" posted the text of Obama's anti-Iraq war speech in 2002 in repsonse to another discussion about Campaign Finance, and it was the first time I had read it. It was courageous for Obama to take such a stand in a climate of revenge and deference to the President. And he was right. The President was a two term governor of Texas, his father a President … [Read more...] about I Favor Judgment Over Experience
Who Killed JFK? Another Twist In The Unending Mystery
Among the world leaders that fascinated me most when I was in school was John F. Kennedy (JFK). I was sad when he was killed. With my very limited pocket money (while I was studying in a Delhi college) I purchased the fat Warren Commission report published in a book form that contained details about Kennedy's assassination...Hoping to understand why in the world somebody would … [Read more...] about Who Killed JFK? Another Twist In The Unending Mystery
‘A Loo Shook The Art World…And Changed The Face Of Art’
It is an unusual review of an exhibition that took place in New York in 1917...and now takes place in London. "One day in spring 1917, the organisers of the forthcoming exhibition stood and gazed in consternation at one of the submissions. In fact, it was a urinal of the most common variety, in white porcelain, lying on its back. You can see it, from tomorrow, at Tate Modern's … [Read more...] about ‘A Loo Shook The Art World…And Changed The Face Of Art’
Website Set Up By Clinton Campaign To Seek Democratic Convention Delegate Rules Changes
If you wondered what Senator Hillary Clinton's next step would be in light of her two primary defeats yesterday, you now have an answer: the campaign has set up a new website to press to change Democratic convention rules so she can win by delegates other than those won in contested primaries. ABC's Political Punch reports: This morning brings the news that the campaign … [Read more...] about Website Set Up By Clinton Campaign To Seek Democratic Convention Delegate Rules Changes
Obama’s Position on Campaign Finance
In USA Today he explains that I will seek a good faith pact that results in real spending limits. His position seems reasonable to me, and perhaps a new standard for conducting races can be established. … [Read more...] about Obama’s Position on Campaign Finance
Two Must Reads On The Wisconsin Primary
A lot of good analysis is pouring in now on Senator Barack Obama's landslide win in the Wisconsin primary -- but let's point you to two excellent ones from different viewpoints. First, read Larry Kudlow on National Review Online. He begins his piece this way: Please allow me a dose of hardened market realism concerning Obama's landslide victory in Wisconsin. The race is … [Read more...] about Two Must Reads On The Wisconsin Primary
Another Enormous Win As The Obama Firestorm Closes In On The Clinton Firewall
And so voters in yet another primary state that Hillary Clinton never took seriously enough in her march to inevitability have added more fuel to Barack Obama's improbable quest, putting her a step closer to possible electoral oblivion. Another chapter was writ large in the extraordinary saga of the firestorm versus the firewall last night as Obama beat Clinton by a 58 to 41 … [Read more...] about Another Enormous Win As The Obama Firestorm Closes In On The Clinton Firewall
Democratic Presidential Race
Christo Komarnitski, Bulgaria … [Read more...] about Democratic Presidential Race
Landslide Win For Obama In Hawaii Democratic Presidential Caucuses
On the heels of his Wisconsin primary victory, Senator Barack Obama won Hawaii's 2008 Democratic Presidential caucuses in a landslide: Sen. Barack Obama, who was born and raised in Hawai'i, won the state's Democratic Presidential caucus in a landslide Tuesday. Obama had 20,974 votes, or 76 percent, to Sen. Hillary Clinton's 6,529 votes, or 24 percent, with 68 percent … [Read more...] about Landslide Win For Obama In Hawaii Democratic Presidential Caucuses