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The Cow Pie Presidency: Amoral With The Ability to Shock But Not Surprise

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A year ago today, back when a surge was something that you didn't want to fry your computer, extraordinary rendition was a stirring playing of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, people thought FISA was the federal agency that protected their bank deposits and a Huckabee was a . . . something or other, I posed a couple of questions: Can we survive two more years of a Bush … [Read more...] about The Cow Pie Presidency: Amoral With The Ability to Shock But Not Surprise

If the British Could Vote for the U.S. President…

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I usually prefer to draw more attention to the translations on Watching America than to the articles that are originally written in English and therefore just linked on that site... but last week I got a bit excited about an article from the British press about the U.S. election, which was replete with British irreverence and cynicism. That article was from a left-of-center of … [Read more...] about If the British Could Vote for the U.S. President…

Benazir Bhutto Murder: Important Updates

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Since I wrote my last post "Benazir Bhutto Murder: US Intelligence Warnings Went Unheeded"?", there have been two important developments. One, Pakistan government has "apologised" for claiming that former premier Benazir Bhutto died of a skull fracture after hitting the sunroof of her car during a suicide attack. Second, media reports have begun to circulate that Benazir Bhutto … [Read more...] about Benazir Bhutto Murder: Important Updates

Is the Reader a ‘King’ or a ‘Nice Hypocrite’?

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Any journalist or a media professional would know how often this statement comes up for discussion at different forums. For those interested in the subject: "Do readers know what they want?", I would recommend an excellent piece written by India's leading editor Vinod Mehta. Says Mehta: "I believe this is a crucial issue for the media. Alas, the wrong guys are discussing it, … [Read more...] about Is the Reader a ‘King’ or a ‘Nice Hypocrite’?

Will Independent Voters Help Obama Win Iowa Caucus Vote?

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A major flap has broken out in the Iowa race over a poll that shows Democratic Senator Barack Obama picking up support and overtaking Senator Hillary Clinton -- and the Clinton camp is crying "NO DICE!" because, it argues, the poll puts far too much weight on independent voters. Yet, if it is correct, it would mean Obama is pulling off a difficult political move, perhaps … [Read more...] about Will Independent Voters Help Obama Win Iowa Caucus Vote?

Huckabee Jokes About Bush Reading Intelligence Reports

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Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has already come under (GOP) fire for comments "dissing" President George Bush's foreign policy, getting into a tussle with Republican icon Rush Limbaugh -- and then there was his (in)famous press conference with the Romney ad. Has he stuck his foot in his mouth again? The latest incident that could provide conservative weblogs, Rush Limbaugh, … [Read more...] about Huckabee Jokes About Bush Reading Intelligence Reports

Shot Down at the Nexus of Tyranny and Terror: Bhutto

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Does the mere toleration of dictatorship result in the type of terrorism that gunned down Benazir Bhutto last week and countless other moderate leaders before her? According to this editorial from Lebanon's L'Orient Le Jour, the practice of tolerating dictators like Pervez Musharraf most often results in a combination of two evil curses: Tyranny and Terror. “At the right … [Read more...] about Shot Down at the Nexus of Tyranny and Terror: Bhutto

New Hampshire Poll: Giuliani Support Deflates, McCain And Clinton Balloon

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A new poll brings cheery New Year's news to Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton and Republican Senator John McCain -- and gives yet another indication that New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's candidacy is seemingly deflating. With exactly a week to go until New Hampshire, McCain has pulled ahead of Romney and Clinton has opened back up a double-digit lead in New Hampshire, … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Poll: Giuliani Support Deflates, McCain And Clinton Balloon

TV Cutting Candidates From Debates: Necessity Or BIAS?

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Both ABC News and Fox News are running into a buzz-saw of political anger due to decisions bigwigs are making over limiting the number of candidates that they'll allow in joint appearances or debates. But the big raging issue is whether Fox News is taking special pains to cut campaign-contributions-rich Rep. Ron Paul out of the New Hampshire Republican debate when Fox is … [Read more...] about TV Cutting Candidates From Debates: Necessity Or BIAS?

Separation of Church and State of Mind

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On Meet the Press Sunday, Mike Huckabee answered a question about punishing doctors for performing abortions: "I think if a doctor knowingly took the life of an unborn child for money, and that's why he was doing it, yeah, I think you would, you would find some way to sanction that doctor. I don't know that you'd put him in prison, but..." After protestations that he would … [Read more...] about Separation of Church and State of Mind

The Lost Story of New Year’s Day: The Old Man and The Child

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We're led to believe that New Year's images are about the Old Year going out as a bent over old man... and the New Year toddling in as a grinning infant. That's what the buycandy buywine buybeer folks would have us believe. But those are degraded images. Long ago, there were far brighter symbols for this ending of one revolution and beginning a new revolution of earth … [Read more...] about The Lost Story of New Year’s Day: The Old Man and The Child

Guest Voice: 2008 New Year’s Wishes

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Here's a special new year's wishes list by TMV's favorite poet, Michael Silverstein, aka Wall Street Poet. 2008 New Year's Wishes by Michael Silverstein 1. May your end year tax planning not include a sepuku option. 2. May you never again have to listen to a Washington official say the economy is fundamentally sound. 3. May this country's bankers come forward to … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: 2008 New Year’s Wishes

Benazir Bhutto Murder: US Intelligence Warnings Went Unheeded?

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There are many unanswered questions regarding Benazir Bhutto's assassination. The latest is the AP report that senior American officials have revealed that "the United States provided a steady stream of intelligence to Benazir Bhutto about threats against her before the former Pakistani prime minister was assassinated and advised her aides on how to boost security, although key … [Read more...] about Benazir Bhutto Murder: US Intelligence Warnings Went Unheeded?