I am very happy to announce that at my blog we are joined today by another columnist. A short while ago, Rich Horton joined us, today Jessica Schneider does so as well. I am very happy that Jessica accepted my offer: she is one of the best writers and critics on the net (and she’s got a great sense of humor). You can read about Jessica here. Besides being a columnist for this … [Read more...] about A New Columnist
Review: Her Way: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton
I read Jeff Gerth and Don van Natta's biography of Hillary Clinton, Her Way: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and wrote a review about it for Monsters and Critics which can be read here. To say that I am not exactly positive about this book would be quite an understatement. This book was, in my opinion, not a biography but a hit piece, designed to point out … [Read more...] about Review: Her Way: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton
Christine Whitman and The Truth
I respect Shaun Mullen, one of my co-bloggers here at TMV. He's an exceptionally good writer, and generally, he's a sharp, critical thinker. That said, I disagree with his take on Christine Todd Whitman, relative to her role at the EPA in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Hence, I'm compelled to respond, but let me be clear: … [Read more...] about Christine Whitman and The Truth
Center of Attention
The GTL wonders: "How Can The SAME Supreme Court Rule AGAINST “Bong Hits 4 Jesus†and IN FAVOR OF “Hallucinogins For Jesusâ€?" Dennis Sanders tells Republicans who are not happy with the influence of the Religious Right on their party, to stop complaining and get organized. Michael Linn Jones on Cheney the Chameleon. An interesting post by Carol Gee at The … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Dems Attack Thompson and Useless Provocations
Two articles at my own blog that might interest (some of) you: - Dems Attack Thompson: The Politico has an article up, claiming that the DNC has decided to go after Fred Thompson. As far as I am concerned it is all part of the game and, one thing that bugs me about Thompson: I simpy do not think that he will be a good President. He might be able to win the Republican … [Read more...] about Dems Attack Thompson and Useless Provocations
Do Republicans Want To Oust Dick Cheney?
The Washington Post's Sally Quinn, who has never been accused of being an uninformed reporter who doesn't have some good sources, reports that "The big question right now among Republicans is how to remove Vice President Cheney from office." Quinn contends this was the question even before the Post's blockbuster new series that is a revelation to many who gave Cheney the … [Read more...] about Do Republicans Want To Oust Dick Cheney?
Washington: The Fire This Time
Much of the nation’s attention was on the wildfires around Lake Tahoe on Monday, but there was an even bigger conflagration in Washington as Americans continue to reap the whirlwind of six-plus years of Bush administration extremism. * A Supreme Court packed with Bush-appointed right-winger zealots and doctrinaire conservatives handed down four decisions. One favored … [Read more...] about Washington: The Fire This Time
Verdict In In $54 Million Missing Pants Lawsuit
In April we wrote THIS POST about a lawyer who some thought was a real sew-and-sew but definitely not a slacker for filing a $54 million lawsuit against the dry cleaner who lost the lawyer's (who is actually a federal adminstrative law judge) pants. Readers got a rise out of the story and were panting to learn the outcome. The verdict has now been handed down and you … [Read more...] about Verdict In In $54 Million Missing Pants Lawsuit
Whitman Finally Responds to 9/11 Charges With Prevarications
Exhibit A (Top) and Liar B On September 11, 2001, two hijacked jet aircraft crashed into the World Trade Center, killing 2,600 people and destroying the twin towers. But there has been a second catastrophe, as well: Extremely high rates of deadly respiratory disease among rescue workers and others who toiled in clouds of toxic dust at Ground Zero that officials claimed was … [Read more...] about Whitman Finally Responds to 9/11 Charges With Prevarications
Bill O’Reilly’s Ire Shows Again
This time it's aimed at what he calls a 16 year old high school "pinhead" (the one, obviously, who he disagrees with and who energetically challenged him). You can watch the video, read a post with original reporting on what was reportedly said to the student who challenged O'Reilly before he went on the air -- and then decide yourself by CLICKING HERE. PS: O'Reilly is a … [Read more...] about Bill O’Reilly’s Ire Shows Again
Poll Says YES Bloomberg Could Pull A Perot In 2008
Republicans: fasten your safety belts. Because New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg -- who seems to be tip-toeing into the 2008 Presidential campaign waters -- could indeed pull a Ross Perot and be a deciding factor as an independent candidate...and Democrats would likely benefit. Look at this poll: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg — who left the Republican Party … [Read more...] about Poll Says YES Bloomberg Could Pull A Perot In 2008
The Mike Gravel Videos
What happens when someone tries to make a video with Democrat Presidential wannabe Mike Gravel? First, here's the finished product which contains perhaps the most INTELLIGENT things a candidate of ANY party has said all year. Watch the whole thing: And now here are the NEVER BEFORE SEEN OUTAKES of this historical campaign video: … [Read more...] about The Mike Gravel Videos
Dog Ate My Government
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Dog Ate My Government
Poll: Immigration Bill Flopping With Only 22% Support
It isn't R.I.P. for the stalled immigration reform bill in terms of public support. Yet. It's on life support. But barely. That's the only conclusion that can be drawn from a new Rasmussen Reports poll that suggests the bill has irked conservatives and is also getting two thumbs down (or a middle finger up) from liberals, Republicans, Democrats, independents and … [Read more...] about Poll: Immigration Bill Flopping With Only 22% Support
The One-State Solution
It's wrong. It's equally wrong regardless of which side wants it--be it the "greater Israel" right or the "binational state" left. And people who press for it should be forced to say, exactly, what it is they are standing for. … [Read more...] about The One-State Solution
Supreme Court Says No To Environmentalists, Teenage Speech, Taxpayer Rights, but Yes to FaithBased Gov’t Programs and More
It's going to make a lot of people shake their heads, but it makes you wonder too, does the Daddy-Court of the Land really get to have the final say-so? Ought all good children still continue to eat their peas without pause? Or should something else occur... the thundercloud so many carry inside nowadays, when put together with all other thunderclouds, could make a perfect … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Says No To Environmentalists, Teenage Speech, Taxpayer Rights, but Yes to FaithBased Gov’t Programs and More
Major Bosshardt: Example of Tolerance, Love and Compassion, Dies
Major Bosshardt, who is well-known and loved by every Dutch person, has died at age 94. Boshart was a Major in the Salvation Army and dedicated her life to the poor and addicted. She first became famous because she regularly visited the red light zone in Amsterdam, to talk to prostitutes, to listen to their stories, and to be there for them: she did not condemn them, she loved … [Read more...] about Major Bosshardt: Example of Tolerance, Love and Compassion, Dies
The Supreme Court Roars Four Times
Providing further evidence that it is disdainful of freedom of speech, the emergent Supreme Court majority has ruled 6-3 against a then-Alaska high school student in the notorious “Bong Hits 4 Jesus†case. As freedom of speech cases go, this one was fairly cut and dried. Joseph Frederick had unveiled a banner with the apocryphal message within view of school property. … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court Roars Four Times
UNHRC in Wonderland
The evidence that they are a farce and a sham continues to grow unabated. … [Read more...] about UNHRC in Wonderland
Corruption in Miami?
I know, I know, it sounds redundant. But Kendrick Meek is considered a Democratic rising star--he is precisely the type of representative the leadership did not want to see attached to a story like this. … [Read more...] about Corruption in Miami?