OK, we're ALL mouthy. This item from The Hill, however, is more than a bit Chutzpadik! Schumer: Dems can win Craig's seat Less than an hour after Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) announced his resignation on Saturday, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Democrats can win his seat next year. Schumer, head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, called the bathroom … [Read more...] about Chuck’s Being Mouthy
When is Enough Tribute Enough?
That is what some Americans seem to think: Again it comes, for the sixth time now — 2,191 days after that awful morning — falling for the first time on a Tuesday, the same day of the week. gain there will be the public tributes, the tightly scripted memorial events, the reflex news coverage, the souvenir peddlers. Is all of it necessary, at the same decibel level — … [Read more...] about When is Enough Tribute Enough?
Senator Larry Craig: Right Here In Boise City, With A Capital H That Rhymes with Hay
There's been a retelling of a huge sex scandal in Idaho 52 years ago. The two op ed writers, Seth Randal and Alan Virta, detail how in Boise on Halloween night in 1955, several men were rounded up who were accused of having sex with teenage boys. But then the dragnet harrowed out of control, far, far further, arresting 'hidden' gay men, citizen businessmen of Boise, who … [Read more...] about Senator Larry Craig: Right Here In Boise City, With A Capital H That Rhymes with Hay
Uncle Sam Underwear
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Uncle Sam Underwear
Changes
Chuck Adkins informed me that his blog is back to its original address. It seems that something went horribly wrong with the company that hosted his new blog. Be sure to update your bookmarks. … [Read more...] about Changes
Death of a Salesman
An interesting article was published at The American Thinker, written by Thomas Lifson. The subject of the article: Arthur Miller, famous playwright. It seems that Lifson is not a big fan of Miller's work. For one thing, he considers Miller's plays to be too negative about America. Besides that, he also believes Miller was something of a moralistic phony. Recently, he was … [Read more...] about Death of a Salesman
Pope: Save the Planet Before it’s Too Late
Reuters reports (via the New York Times that Pope Benedict has urged world leaders to do something about global warming before it is too late. The Pope said: "A decisive 'yes' is needed in decisions to safeguard creation as well as a strong commitment to reverse tendencies that risk leading to irreversible situations of degradation." He went on to say that "New generations … [Read more...] about Pope: Save the Planet Before it’s Too Late
There Are Delusions And Then There Are Delusions
And then there are delusions...(but it's hard to believe the delusions would have been there if it had been a member of a certain party with a "D" in front of it who he didn't like). … [Read more...] about There Are Delusions And Then There Are Delusions
Anti-Americanism in Europe: Myth or Reality?
Recent developments in Europe make Don Surber conclude that all the stories about growing anti-Americanism in the world since Bush became president are based on a myth. According to Don, Sarkozy's and Merkel's victories show that the world really does love America. Although I would like to be able to agree with Don, I cannot do so. His reasoning is false. The voters did not … [Read more...] about Anti-Americanism in Europe: Myth or Reality?
It’s Geraldo Rivera Versus Michelle Malkin
Michelle Malkin has an item that is sure to be talked about on rage-loving talk radio shows and on many weblogs today (after all it is a "slow" holiday weekend and weblogs increasingly resemble a form of printed talk radio). It's now verbal war between Geraldo Rivera and Malkin -- and Geraldo is spitting mad. Literally. She cites this quotes from this Boston Globe … [Read more...] about It’s Geraldo Rivera Versus Michelle Malkin
Petraeus Report CORRECTION
Sandy Huffaker, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Petraeus Report CORRECTION
Vision
Dan Balz wrote a fascinating article for the Washington Post about the presidential elections. He asks seven questions and tries to answer them himself. The first question: "Is the Clinton campaign a true juggernaut -- or is that just what she wants everyone to believe?" The answer: "Not a juggernaut, but it is the best campaign on the block right now. That's a view widely … [Read more...] about Vision
YOU’RE JUST A NEOCONNAZI!
Jamie wrote a must read post for The Daily Dish (Andrew Sullivan is once again on vacation) about neoconservatism and then especially the frequent use of this word by progressives. Jamie writes: There's been a lot of discussion on the blog about the use--and abuse--of the label "neo-con." Which has got me thinking--what is it that causes people to label others this way? And … [Read more...] about YOU’RE JUST A NEOCONNAZI!
Senator Larry Craig’s “Intent to Resign:†When An Apology Isn’t An Apology
Did your mother teach you how to make a proper apology when you were a little kid, otherwise you were grounded to your left ear for life? Me too. Did your mother or father tell you if you tried to weasel out, rather than telling the truth, it would go harder with you? Mine too. In Western culture, an adequate apology, even for immigrants who have other ways of making … [Read more...] about Senator Larry Craig’s “Intent to Resign:†When An Apology Isn’t An Apology
Restroom Bust
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Restroom Bust
Izmir: Heaven on Earth
I did not link to this article yet, but if you want to read a bit of my experiences in Turkey, I'd say click on the link and head on over to Turkish Daily News. The history of this article is actually quite funny: it was the first I wrote for TDN and they told me that I should write an article of 5000 characters. Being the idiot I am, I forgot about the 'characters' and only … [Read more...] about Izmir: Heaven on Earth
A Condoleezza Rice Sighting
After a long disappearing act, the Secretary of State has surfaced, sort of, with a New York Times interview so guarded that her own words appear only toward the end of a long piece with everybody else’s judgments about her tenure with the Bush Administration. Most are harsh. Former colleagues and students at Stanford University are protesting her planned return to the … [Read more...] about A Condoleezza Rice Sighting
Quick Notes For TMV Readers
1. The upgrade is complete. 2. The problem with posting images has been fixed and you'll start seeing Cagle Cartoons and other images again soon. 3. Please excuse the lighter number of posts on TMV today. This is due to the upgrade, it being a holiday weekend -- and in my own case the fact I'm now in Connecticut. High speed Internet at the place I'm staying is NOT working … [Read more...] about Quick Notes For TMV Readers
Say Hello To My Little Friend
Wondering what the photo above depicts? A palace of Saddam Hussein? A palace of one of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire? A great, gigantic hotel on Hawaii? Nope, it is the new US embassy in Iraq. Although surrounded by destroyed houses, burnt appartment buildings, etc., the (future) inhabitents of the US embassy in Iraq will live in a little paradise on earth. With 42 … [Read more...] about Say Hello To My Little Friend
UPDATED: “About the only safe Republican Senate seats in ’08 are the ones that aren’t on the ballot”
UPDATE - The Fix: Craig Bows to the Inevitable From the moment Roll Call reported that Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) had pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in an airport men's bathroom in June, it was a matter of when, not if, the GOP incumbent resigned his post. ALSO: Republican leaders including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) were furious that Craig … [Read more...] about UPDATED: “About the only safe Republican Senate seats in ’08 are the ones that aren’t on the ballot”