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’?
This Just In!!
Here's an advance peek at President George Bush's 2008 New Year's Resolutions. … [Read more...] about This Just In!!
Will Independent Voters Help Obama Win Iowa Caucus Vote?
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?
New Year’s Resolution
Patrick Corrigan, The Toronto Star … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolution
Huckabee Jokes About Bush Reading Intelligence Reports
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
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
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?
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?
“Gentlemen, God bless you.”
I don't know what Emmanuel Mwambulukutu's religion is, but the Tanzanian government's representative in South Africa is a profile in courage, grace under fire. An update on his condition is here. … [Read more...] about “Gentlemen, God bless you.”
Obama and Hillary’s Qualifications
Eric Allie, Caglecartoons.com … [Read more...] about Obama and Hillary’s Qualifications
Separation of Church and State of Mind
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
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
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
New Year Nightmare
Brian Fairrington, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about New Year Nightmare
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2007 was not a happy year for many (it was one of the most unhappy ever for me). But now we get a chance to start anew. We start off EACH year with hope and excitement for the possibilities that lie ahead. … [Read more...] about HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Benazir Bhutto Murder: US Intelligence Warnings Went Unheeded?
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?
In Mauritania, Reform, Change, And Even Democracy
I can't claim to know much about Mauritania, but I just read an extremely interesting article about the country in the latest edition of the Arab Reform Bulletin. In it, author Salma Waheedi demonstrates that not all news coming from the Arab world is bad news: Mauritania, an often-ignored country in the western periphery of the Arab world, surprised observers two years ago by … [Read more...] about In Mauritania, Reform, Change, And Even Democracy
What Role Should Religion Play in Politics?
What role should religion play in politics? That question has suggested itself for many reasons during the already too-long 2008 presidential campaign. It’s a question of particular interest to me because I’m a lifetime political junkie, a student of history, and a Lutheran pastor. There are, it seems to me, three main reasons we’re asking the question in a major way … [Read more...] about What Role Should Religion Play in Politics?
Huckabee Buys The Political Farm? His Seemingly-Nixonian Press Conference
Just when you thought American politics can't get more sleazy, ethically-smelly or...Rovian....on the final day of the year former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee holds a press conference that could go down in history as lowering the bar so low that it touches the floor. The scene: a press conference where Huckabee was supposed to unveil a new negative ad against former … [Read more...] about Huckabee Buys The Political Farm? His Seemingly-Nixonian Press Conference
The Capitol Steps’ – “Politics Takes a Holiday”
Listen to The Capitol Steps New Year's Eve 2007 Edition ONLINE or on these NPR stations. … [Read more...] about The Capitol Steps’ – “Politics Takes a Holiday”