Matt Dupuis has an interesting follow-up post on the how of the recent NIE report. He also starts to consider the important question of why exactly Iran decided to halt its nuclear weapons program back in 2003. … [Read more...] about NIE Report on Iran: An Additional Analysis
The Beginning of the End for Chavez?
This week's defeat of a government-backed constitutional referendum in Venezuela was a huge blow for Hugo Chavez. Since taking power in 1999, the Venezuelan president has historically received broad support for his domestic agenda and he has won several overwhelming electoral mandates. Interestingly, though, his loss raises the possibility that Venezuelans are becoming … [Read more...] about The Beginning of the End for Chavez?
Center of Attention
Assorted writers who attempt to strike a balanced note on current affairs or improve our ability to find our own sense of balance by exposing us to new information and different points-of-view -------------------------- Joel Kotkin and Fred Siegel believe the Democrats have lost their historic focus on the concerns of middle-class Americans, an error-in-judgement about … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Damning the Mainstream Media
Alberto Gonzales, Monica Goodling and others of the Bush Brigade who worked so hard to subvert American freedoms are gone, but their mission is moving forward. After chipping away at our legal rights, next on the agenda is control of our minds through mass media. A House Committee will turn the spotlight today on FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin, who has been busy trying to … [Read more...] about Damning the Mainstream Media
Mumia: Still Guilty After All These Years
Activists who are trying to free convicted Philadelphia cop-killer Mumia Abu-Jamal from Death Row and get him a new trial say they will protest outside Rockefeller Center tomorrow morning as the widow of the police officer appears on the Today Show. Abu-Jamal’s supporters are angry that NBC won’t give them equal time to peddle their oft-told story on the air when Maureen … [Read more...] about Mumia: Still Guilty After All These Years
The Iran Drum
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about The Iran Drum
NPR/Iowa Public Radio’s Democratic Debate Today
I actually heard most of this one while I was out running errands. As a Democrat who is dubious of the new NIE, I am not happy with our candidates' insistence that the military option be "off the table" with Iran. I hope I don't have to cast my first vote for a Republican presidential candidate in November of 2008. You can download and listen to the 2-hour debate from … [Read more...] about NPR/Iowa Public Radio’s Democratic Debate Today
Goodbye to an Icon
Though this news is not surprising, I experienced a mild bout of inexplicable melancholy upon reading it, recognizing that yet another a slice of nostalgia will soon be relegated to the dusty corners of our museums and memories. AT&T Inc. plans to exit the pay-phone business by the end of 2008, company officials said Monday. The largest telephone company in the United … [Read more...] about Goodbye to an Icon
Bill Clinton Blasts Media For Not Covering His Wife’s Record
This is not a good sign of a healthy Hillary Clinton for President campaign. In fact, it's the sign of a campaign that now perceives itself to be in trouble: Bill Clinton said Tuesday that if reporters covered the candidates' public records better, his wife's presidential bid would be far ahead of her rivals. During a campaign stop on behalf of his wife, New York Sen. … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Blasts Media For Not Covering His Wife’s Record
Derailed: The IC Has A New Judgment Of Iran’s Nuclear Intentions
Tagging on to Shaun's excellent coverage, I wanted to point TMV readers to non-proliferation guru Matt Dupuis' very interesting analysis of the recent NIE report. … [Read more...] about Derailed: The IC Has A New Judgment Of Iran’s Nuclear Intentions
Around The Sphere Blogging Round Up Dec. 4, 2007
Our original link-fest offering readers links to blog posts from websites of many different viewpoints -- soon to enter its fourth year. Linked posts do NOT necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. IT IS UNMISTAKABLE THAT HILLARY CLINTON IS LOSING GROUND. Several polls now show it. Ed Morrissey looks at it and rightfully notes: USA Today has the polling … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere Blogging Round Up Dec. 4, 2007
Iran Not A Nuclear Threat
Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune … [Read more...] about Iran Not A Nuclear Threat
Guest Voice: Child Abuse Worsens as Families Change
This is a Guest Voice column by Michael Reagan, Ronald Reagan's oldest son, who is also a popular radio talk show host. Child Abuse Worsens as Families Change Making Sense, by Michael Reagan Child abuse is growing out of control here in America, and there’s a good reason why: the traditional family is coming apart at the seams. According to reports made to state … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: Child Abuse Worsens as Families Change
CHAVEZ LOSES constitutional vote
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland … [Read more...] about CHAVEZ LOSES constitutional vote
Bomb Bomb Iran. Oh, Wait a Minute!
Satellite image of Iran's Natanz military nuke site Monday could have been a rare good day for President Bush. Instead it was yet another embarrassment. With a National Intelligence Estimate concluding that Iran's nuclear weapons program had been suspended in 2003, the White House could have plausibly made the case that Iran's reversal of course was a result of it being … [Read more...] about Bomb Bomb Iran. Oh, Wait a Minute!
Chimps Have Better Memories Than People
So much for those who think chimps are dumb animals: Spend even a little time around chimpanzees, and you begin to realize how intelligent they are. But can they outshine humans in brain power? Most humans would scoff at that. Not really. I've watched the Democratic and Republican party Presidential debates and that doesn't surprise me one bit. But researchers have … [Read more...] about Chimps Have Better Memories Than People
France’s Dirty Secret In The Open
I lived in Paris for a few months in the mid-1970s. One of my favourite haunts was Bibliothèque Nationale. I had heard in whispers about its ambitious and controversial official project then on to collect France's erotica and pornography. So I was not surprised by the latest news report that "France's official hoard of erotica and pornography, lovingly assembled by the … [Read more...] about France’s Dirty Secret In The Open
Infidel Teddy Bear
Sandy Huffaker, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Infidel Teddy Bear
An Empty Oval Office?
Fred Thompson may be onto something. This week the New York Times puzzled over his "sleepy, unconventional" approach to pursuing the presidency, noting, "Indeed, what has defined his campaign recently has to a large degree been his absence from the trail." But the Senator/actor who got his start during the Nixon impeachment may be putting his experience to good use. After … [Read more...] about An Empty Oval Office?
Real solutions to real problems
Between George Carlin's State Prison Farms (video below) and my Americanaland we can fix the criminal and illegal immigration issues in a jiffy. And be entertained and make truckloads of good ol' American dollars in the process. C'mon presidential candidates! Let's get crackin' on two REAL solutions! WARNING: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. … [Read more...] about Real solutions to real problems