That'll get redundant real fast as Republican candidates start dropping out, but former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore has become the first man to drop out of the GOP Presidential race. … [Read more...] about White Man Down!
Gilmore’s Gone
Washington Post: Gilmore Drops Out of 2008 Race Former Va. governor ends his long-shot campaign to win the Republican nomination for president. … [Read more...] about Gilmore’s Gone
ABC’s Leaky Terrorist Coverage
Al Jazeera West is at it again. ABC TV’s doughty “investigative team,†which specializes in Al Qaeda handouts, is reporting the impending Mother of All Terrorist Attacks, as gleaned from an exclusive interview with Taliban military commander Mansour Dadullah. "You will, God willing, be witness to more attacks," he told a Pakistani journalist, according to … [Read more...] about ABC’s Leaky Terrorist Coverage
Another Public Nap For Planet Cheney
Friday, 7/13/07: Cheney naps while Bush fiddles. Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP-Getty Images … [Read more...] about Another Public Nap For Planet Cheney
Some Lessons For Internet Journalism
Given the shaky state of the mainstream media, it is easy for oldsters to get all weak in the knees when we think back to the era of I.F. Stone. So who the hay is I.F. Stone? If you don’t know and value incisive reporting and commentary, it’s time that you got to know this chap, whom the WaPo’s Dan Froomkin calls the world’s first blogger. More here. … [Read more...] about Some Lessons For Internet Journalism
Peggy Noonan: Some Republicans Would “Fire” Bush If They Could
Wall Street Journal columnist and former Ronald Reagan writer Peggy Noonan has made it known in the past that she has soured on President George Bush. But in her latest column, she suggests that she has totally had it -- and that other Republicans would fire him if they had a chance. The key point is in the sub-headline: We can't fire the president right now, so … [Read more...] about Peggy Noonan: Some Republicans Would “Fire” Bush If They Could
Clueless George
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Clueless George
You Gotta Love That GOP Big Tent
Where'd everybody go? Another election cycle, another NAACP Presidential Candidate Forum. The civil rights group invited all nine Republican wannabes, but only Tom Tancredo showed up. Meanwhile, all of the Democratic presidential hopefuls appeared and, not surprisingly, Barack Obama brought down the house. The excuses given by the Republican candidates' campaign staffs … [Read more...] about You Gotta Love That GOP Big Tent
Mexico: A Profound Crisis
From The Oil Drum: In my annual new years predictions, I said that the most significant, and surprising, development of 2007 would be the collapse of both Mexico’s economy and its very existence as a viable Nation-State. While there hasn’t been a spectacular, single event confirming my prediction, there has been a steady erosion on all fronts—with five months left in … [Read more...] about Mexico: A Profound Crisis
Did Text Messaging Play Role In Car Crash That Killed 5 Youths?
A heart-breaking story out of Buffalo, New York suggests that text messaging while driving could have played a role in a car crash that killed 5 high school graduates. As someone who drives an enormous amount (this site may not be updated much today since I will drive today a total of 6 hours round-trip from San Diego to Compton, near Los Angeles) the most dreaded person on … [Read more...] about Did Text Messaging Play Role In Car Crash That Killed 5 Youths?
Vacation
Just letting you all know as well: I am on vacation. Yesterday I completed the first stage of my trip, today I hope to complete the second stage, and tomorrow the final stage before I arrive at my (final) destination. I will be gone for four weeks. In those four weeks I will barely post, if I post at all. To the two or three of you who will actually miss my posts: I'll be … [Read more...] about Vacation
Crazy House
No, this isn't about the White House. It's a You Tube video showing the opening to the 1943 film (way before my time) "Crazy House," which featured the comedy team of Olsen & Johnson re-creating their smash, zany Broadway show. Note The Three Stooges' Shemp Howard in a role before he replaced his brother "Curley" in the act, after Curley's 1948 stroke. … [Read more...] about Crazy House
14 Squirrels Arrested In Iran For Spying
An interesting tidbit from Ynetnews, a popular and reputable Israeli news site: Iranian intelligence operatives recently detained over a dozen squirrels found within the nation's borders, claiming the rodents were serving as spies for Western powers determined to undermine the Islamic Republic. "In recent weeks, intelligence operatives have arrested 14 squirrels … [Read more...] about 14 Squirrels Arrested In Iran For Spying
Health Care, Seriously
Health care is moving front and center as the domestic issue for Democrats while Republicans still maunder about keeping us safe from terrorists. A Washington Post headline this week sums up their approach: “For Democrats, Pragmatism On Universal Health Care†It’s a little like saying, “There are burglars in the house, but let’s be cautious about getting them … [Read more...] about Health Care, Seriously
Caught on Tape: Hillary Clinton and John Edwards Discuss Purging Democratic Rivals From Presidential Debates
I realize that Joe already covered this story in a previous post, but I think that the post-debate exchange that took place between Edwards and Clinton and was—unbeknownst to them— picked up by microphones bears posting for everyone at TMV to see: EDWARDS:...at some point...(unintelligible)...maybe the Fall. We should try to have...a more serious and a smaller … [Read more...] about Caught on Tape: Hillary Clinton and John Edwards Discuss Purging Democratic Rivals From Presidential Debates
When Women Rule The Earth
A forthcoming reality TV disaster from Fox. … [Read more...] about When Women Rule The Earth
Most Iranians Are Moderates
The Iranian populace, a new poll has revealed, is a heck of a lot more moderate than their government. Take, for example, the fact that 80% of Iranians favor an end to the nuclear program in exchange for international aid. … [Read more...] about Most Iranians Are Moderates
Al Jazeera Watch
The Opposite Direction, hosted by Faisal al-Qassem, is the Arab world's most popular program. Broadcast on al-Jazeera, Qassem's debate show regularly pits two people against each other to discuss highly controversial topics. I've written about the show before, and noted that al-Jazeera, by facilitating such programs, has been an awesome force for change in the Middle … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Watch
Hillary Clinton And John Edwards Trying To Cut Some Rivals Out Of Debates?
File this one in your OOPS File and the Get Ready For The Political Firestorm File: Democrats John Edwards and Hillary Rodham Clinton consider themselves among the top presidential candidates. They were caught by Fox News microphones discussing their desire to limit future joint appearances to exclude some lower rivals after a forum in Detroit Thursday. Edwards says, … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton And John Edwards Trying To Cut Some Rivals Out Of Debates?
The BBC’s Royal Embarrassment
The BBC has apologized to the Queen for "misrepresentation." Even worse, as this BBC report notes, there is now a major inquiry about whether there have been other BBC journalistic glitches. Watch the report and you'll note the key role of "fatal" journalistic ASSUMPTIONS...which led to misreporting...which led to the Queen's image being soiled (to "assume" makes an "ass" … [Read more...] about The BBC’s Royal Embarrassment