A round up of recent posts by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. The 'sphere's collective analysis of the CNN/YouTube debate may be overcooked at this point, but I still found this Jeff Jarvis vs. Kevin Marsh post (and subsequent comments) fresh enough to offer up for your consideration. Sean Aqui summarizes "a pretty informative [Scientific American] … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Concert Un-Review: Lucinda Williams
No thanks to commercial radio, we live in a golden age of woman folk and rock singer-songwriters. They include, to name just a few of my favorites, Suzanne Vega, Nancy Griffith, Rosanne Cash, Sarah McLachlan, Feist, Tori Amos and Jonatha Brooke. All in one way or another owe an immense debt to Joni Mitchell. With very few exceptions, don't expect to hear any of these women … [Read more...] about Concert Un-Review: Lucinda Williams
Jake (1995-2007)
Jake, a black Labrador who became a national hero after burrowing through white-hot, smoking debris in search of survivors at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Owner Mary Flood said Jake had been in pain and had a 105-degree fever. She had him put to sleep after a last stroll through the fields and a dip in the … [Read more...] about Jake (1995-2007)
Gonzales’ Testimony To Congress Contradicted By Memo
The AP has come up with yet another indication that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales either was not honest in his Congressional testimony or has a major memory problem -- two things that would have made previous Presidents of either party give their AG the boot: Documents indicate eight congressional leaders were briefed about the Bush administration’s terrorist … [Read more...] about Gonzales’ Testimony To Congress Contradicted By Memo
Who Will Be 2008’s Political King (or Queen) Maker?
Will it be this person? … [Read more...] about Who Will Be 2008’s Political King (or Queen) Maker?
And Now That We’re Back……
TMV was down starting last night through much of the night due to some technical work that is underway. It has not been completed yet. As a result, there are fewer new posts on TMV today (since posts you see early in the morning are often written the night before). Due to my own travel schedule, I won't be posting until early afternoon California time. But please keep … [Read more...] about And Now That We’re Back……
The Birthday And The U.N’s Famous Emblem
It's an emblem that everyone takes for granted -- the United Nations emblem. A symbol known all over the world. But it isn't an emblem that just popped out of the air. Someone came up with an idea, and designed it. And that someone turns 100 today. HERE is his story. … [Read more...] about The Birthday And The U.N’s Famous Emblem
End the Federal Government’s War Against Medical Marijuana
I recently took the time to write a letter to my US Congressman and Senators asking them to support the Hinchey-Rohrbacher Medical Marijuana amendment that is expected to come up for a vote tomorrow. For those of you who would like to see the federal government stop prosecuting medical marijuana patients, Downsize DC has started a letter writing campaign. Here is the letter … [Read more...] about End the Federal Government’s War Against Medical Marijuana
Deathly Hallows Review
I'm back from the Berkshires, and present my review of the final Harry Potter book. Spoilers inside, so be aware. … [Read more...] about Deathly Hallows Review
On Vietnam, Iraq, and Sacrifice
Some thoughts HERE. … [Read more...] about On Vietnam, Iraq, and Sacrifice
Popular Spanish Satirical Magazine’s Unique Retraction
We ran this post a few days ago about a free speech issue raging in Spain. Now the beset magazine has run a...unique...retraction. Read THIS POST and be sure to click on its links. … [Read more...] about Popular Spanish Satirical Magazine’s Unique Retraction
2008 Election Predictions From Republican Who Says He Has Been Repeatedly Correct
Paul M. Weyrich, Chairman and CEO of the Free Congress Research and Education Foundation, says he has been repeatedly right in his election predictions and that others know that and want to know his take on 2008. And it won't make GOPers happy. Writing in Townhall, he says: Last week on my radio show Representative Mike Pence (R-IN) discussed the Fairness Doctrine, … [Read more...] about 2008 Election Predictions From Republican Who Says He Has Been Repeatedly Correct
Hillary Potter And The Deathly Hallows
RJ Matson, Roll Call … [Read more...] about Hillary Potter And The Deathly Hallows
A Non-Violent Approach to Containing Hezbollah
In the American press, most of the discussion about Hezbollah is hawkish and militaristic, caught up in the details about how best to "wipe them out." The general consensus amongst most analysts seems to be that Israel, in its campaign against Hezbollah last summer, just didn't go far enough. If they'd only been willing to commit more troops or drop more bombs, Hezbollah would … [Read more...] about A Non-Violent Approach to Containing Hezbollah
Another Day, Another Pack of Lies
When historians look back on the long, sad history of the Iraq war, July 24, 2007 will be illustrative of the sad era in which we live: At a time when the American people were all but begging President Bush to find his way out of Iraq, he stubbornly kept changing the subject and yet again lied to them in declaring why our men and women should continue to shed their blood in the … [Read more...] about Another Day, Another Pack of Lies
Center of Attention
A round up of recent posts by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. Daniel DiRito opines on the strange case of James Dobson v. Harry Potter. GTL counsels "PETA and other likeminded animal rights groups." Kevin Sullivan channels Teddy Roosevelt in discussing how to deal with Iran. The love for the CNN/YouTube debate continues ... at Mirror on America … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Bush Again Links Iraq Al Qaeda To 911 Al Qaeda
There's a tired old cliche: "Hey, don't confuse me with the facts." But that seems to be becoming the motif of the Bush administration. The first solid sign was Bob Woodward's influential book last year which revealed an administration in which Iraq policy was essentially made via bravado-laced self-affirmation -- not by the usual process that's taught in universities (or … [Read more...] about Bush Again Links Iraq Al Qaeda To 911 Al Qaeda
Gonzales Is Bipartisan Flop In Latest Congress Appearance
It's increasingly clear that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is in his present job now only because one man wants him there -- just as it's becoming increasingly clear by the day that policy in Iraq is unlikely to significantly change until that one man leaves office. By most accounts, Gonzales has now emerged as the real "uniter not a divider" -- uniting Democrats and … [Read more...] about Gonzales Is Bipartisan Flop In Latest Congress Appearance
Guest Poet: The Return Of The Liberal
And now another gem from TMV's favorite artist of verse, Michael Silverstein, aka Wall Street Poet: The Return Of The Liberal By Michael Silverstein Is it true that you've come back? They told us you were dead. All your governing ideas Are outmoded now, they said. We heard you hated markets, Loved tax and spending schemes, Cut wages of brave soldiers While … [Read more...] about Guest Poet: The Return Of The Liberal
NBA Crooked Referee
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about NBA Crooked Referee