Why Clinton/Sebelius will never happen. … [Read more...] about One Woman Per Ticket
Death Penalty: Dead Man Talking
Though some try to hijack the issue of capital punishment into a left vs right tailspin, it's not a pol issue at base; it's a thinking issue about, "How shall we who are of, they say, greater minds than other creatures, how shall we live together in the forest? ... a forest that is filled with great peril, more so for some than for others... and also filled with many avenues … [Read more...] about Death Penalty: Dead Man Talking
The Kirchners-The Clintons
Rainer Hachfeld, Neues Deutschland, Germany (Argentina's newly elected President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is its former first lady.) … [Read more...] about The Kirchners-The Clintons
Congress Disapproval Rise To 75 Percent Increases Democrats’ Dilemma
Congress' approval rating is heading so far south that the Democrats in charge may soon smell the magnolias. The latest CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll shows a 75 percent disapproval rating, guardedly good news for the Democratic Party itself and generally lousy news for the Democrats in charge of -- and serving in -- Congress: A year ago, a similar poll found the … [Read more...] about Congress Disapproval Rise To 75 Percent Increases Democrats’ Dilemma
Movies About Americans Acting Badly
A Scene From Taxi to the Dark Side Coming to a theater near you just in time for the holidays: Movies about Americans acting badly. Film-makers are on a roll these days with movies like Taxi to the Dark Side, Rendition and Redacted. All have gotten generally good reviews at screenings but won't compete with forthcoming biggies like a remake of Revenge of the Nerds and … [Read more...] about Movies About Americans Acting Badly
Around The Sphere Blogging Roundup October 29, 2007
Our link-fest offering readers links to blog posts from websites of many different viewpoints. Linked posts do NOT necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. INVESTIGATIVE ORIGINAL BLOG REPORTING ON JAMES DOBSON comes via TMV co-blogger Shaun Mullen on his own excellent site, Kiko's House. This post is a MUST READ because a) of the content b) it is the epitome … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere Blogging Roundup October 29, 2007
Guest Film Review: Into The Wild
Here's a Guest film Review by Dan Schneider, who has this heavily-visited website and whose reviews for TMV have been highly popular. Film Review Of Into The Wild Copyright © 2007 by Dan Schneider How did the bus get there? Of all the questions (pseudo and real) that Sean Penn's latest film, Into The Wild, is so manifestly trying to provoke- and in a semi-retarded … [Read more...] about Guest Film Review: Into The Wild
Putin’s Suit
Olle Johansson, Sweden … [Read more...] about Putin’s Suit
Saudi King in Britain: Media Protests
A red carpet welcome awaits Saudi Arabian King Abdullah who arrives in the UK on Monday -- marking the first state visit by a Saudi monarch for 20 years. The green flags of Saudi Arabia, displaying a sword and Islamic verses, are fluttering in the streets of London. The Saudi King will be the guest of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace and is due to meet British … [Read more...] about Saudi King in Britain: Media Protests
CBS’ Bob Schieffer On FEMA’s Fake Press Conference
Schieffer was not pleased and did not mince words. … [Read more...] about CBS’ Bob Schieffer On FEMA’s Fake Press Conference
Ford Considered Bill Clinton Sex Addict And Hillary Clinton Strong One
A new book that contains conversations with former President Gerald Ford that the ex-president agreed to be published only after his death is likely to create some ripples -- and perhaps some unwelcome talk show and buzz chatter for New York Senator Hillary Clinton. According to the New York Daily News, Ford, who had gotten to know Bill Clinton, felt the ex-president had a … [Read more...] about Ford Considered Bill Clinton Sex Addict And Hillary Clinton Strong One
Iraq Sheiks Kidnapped After Reconciliation Meeting
How difficult is it to navigate reconciliation and cement stability in Iraq? This difficult: Gunmen kidnapped 10 tribal sheiks in Baghdad as the men were heading home Sunday after meetings with Iraqi officials on the nation's contentious reconciliation process, an Interior Ministry official said. The sheiks -- seven Sunnis and three Shiites -- were riding in two … [Read more...] about Iraq Sheiks Kidnapped After Reconciliation Meeting
Ron Paul Set To Use Radio And TV Ads In Presidential Campaign Bigtime
If some "mainstream" Republicans in debates and on conservative websites have felt that Rep. Ron Paul is an unwelcome thorn in their side with his views that on many issues don't skew towards the present GOP establishment, they will be displeased by the following news: Ron Paul's campaign is gearing up to be a notable and persistent presence on radio and TV in early primary … [Read more...] about Ron Paul Set To Use Radio And TV Ads In Presidential Campaign Bigtime
Sunday Stoopid Political Cat Blogging
Remember Socks, the White House cat during the Clinton administration? Well, the critter's "fate" will become a campaign issue if people like Sarah Baxter, the author of this screed at The Times of London, has her way: "As the 'first pet' of the Clinton era, Socks, the White House cat, allowed 'chilly' Hillary Clinton to show a caring, maternal side as well as bringing … [Read more...] about Sunday Stoopid Political Cat Blogging
The Reflection
Is there a difference between conservatives on Rick Warren's invitation to Obama, and liberals on Obama's invitation to Donnie McClurkin? … [Read more...] about The Reflection
While in Paris, Rumsfeld Is Charged with Torture …
Is it reasonable to charge Donald Rumsfeld with torture? According to this news item from France's Rue 89, with Rumsfeld visiting Paris this week, a coterie of human rights groups in Europe and the United States filed a complaint with Paris prosecutors. According to the article, "under French law, owing to the universal jurisdiction defined under the 1984 United Nations … [Read more...] about While in Paris, Rumsfeld Is Charged with Torture …
San Diego Fires Wind Down Leaving Damaged Property And Imprinted Kids
Del Mar, CALIFORNIA -- The last refugees were leaving San Diego's famous Qualcomm stadium Friday as the home of the Chargers was becoming....well, the home of the Chargers. The game against the Houston Texans would start as scheduled at 1 p.m. Sunday. This was a symbolic moment: the devastating fires that caused more than $1 billion in property damage in San Diego County -- … [Read more...] about San Diego Fires Wind Down Leaving Damaged Property And Imprinted Kids
France’s ‘Green Revolution’?
French President Nicolas Sarkozy last night declared that his country would witness a "green" revolution which will cut the nation's energy consumption and carbon emissions, reduce road and air transport and promote organic farming. The Independent reports: M. Sarkozy hailed the two-day national meeting as an 'important moment' in a shift away from a 'production and … [Read more...] about France’s ‘Green Revolution’?
FEMA’s Fake News Conference Folly Sparks Apology
In the annals of American media-government relations, government attempts to deceptively package messages, and acts by an agency of a government that do nothing bring derision and denunciations upon itself there is a new nominee for The Darwin Awards. In fact, a separate Darwin Awards book should be issued for this one: The Federal Emergency Management Agency's No. 2 … [Read more...] about FEMA’s Fake News Conference Folly Sparks Apology
Paul Newman and Robert Redford
“Certain friendships,†Robert Redford once said about Paul Newman, “are too good and too strong to talk about.†This month, Redford broke his silence to say that the final movie they planned to make together was not to be: "It's not happening, sadly. Paul and I were planning to do a film version of Bill Bryson's wonderful book ‘A Walk In The Woods.’ "I got the … [Read more...] about Paul Newman and Robert Redford