RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about A Government Of Lies Not Men
Illegally Blonde: Was Justice Served?
THE LAW IS AN ASS -- Charles Dickens As did the O.J. Simpson murders and other high-profile cases before it, the jailing, home detention and reincarceration of Paris Hilton has provided another window into the American legal system, and once again many of its flaws and outright biases have been on display for all the world to see and fulminate over. We need to be … [Read more...] about Illegally Blonde: Was Justice Served?
The Sopranos’ Finale: David Chase Literally Fades To Black
NOTE: TMV was down last night. This was written right after viewing the final episode. So now "The Sopranos" is over. And the ending is likely to be talked about for years. Some will love it. Some will hate it. But it isn't as if creator/writer/director David Chase didn't warn us. In an ending worthy of the late Alfred Hitchcock, Chase ends The Sopranos with Tony … [Read more...] about The Sopranos’ Finale: David Chase Literally Fades To Black
Colin Powell: I Would Shut Guantanamo
On his Meet The Press appearance yesterday Colin Powell makes the case that Guantanamo needs to be closed ASAP -- but stresses that this doesn't mean letting them go...just putting them in the U.S.' established justice system: … [Read more...] about Colin Powell: I Would Shut Guantanamo
Mid East Rumors
Yaakov Kirschen, The Jerusalem Post, Dry Bones … [Read more...] about Mid East Rumors
Buckley: Free Libby Now!
One of the greatest political (/conservative) thinkers of the last century William F. Buckley, wrote a column for National Review in which he calls on Bush to pardon Libby. Buckley essentially argues that although Libby broke the law, he should be pardoned, because, here it comes, he caused no real harm and he is not a bad guy. O, and the ones who say that Libby should go to … [Read more...] about Buckley: Free Libby Now!
Lieberman: Iran Should Be Bombed If It Meddles In Iraq
Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman says the U.S. should consider bombing Iran if it meddles in Iraq, a statement that's bound to create some controversy. But is it merely a statement or is it reflecting a likelihood being talked about in administration circles? Here's what Lieberman said: The United States should launch military strikes against Iran if the government … [Read more...] about Lieberman: Iran Should Be Bombed If It Meddles In Iraq
Political Punks
A useful word that has fallen into disfavor, “punk†should be revived for the current political discourse over Iran. The loose-lipped Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad certainly fits the primary definition of an inexperienced, combative young thug. Over here, we have his aging American counterpart Sen. Joe Lieberman, who has never seen a Middle East confrontation … [Read more...] about Political Punks
How Will The Sopranos (And Tony Soprano) End?
All good things come to an end...and so do great things like HBO's landmark series "The Sopranos." Creator David Chase has been smart: unlike some TV series that limp off the air having run out of creative steam, "The Sopranos" ends tonight during a darkly-scripted season where the writing and acting are at their peak. The Sopranos remains one of the best dramas to have … [Read more...] about How Will The Sopranos (And Tony Soprano) End?
Center of Attention
A round up of recent reporting and commentary by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. Nancy Hanks offers a round up of "Conversations on Independence." Justin Gardner thinks Newt may be forecasting a Ron Paul nomination. Michael Stickings gets "up-close-and-personal" on environmental and energy concerns, while McQ suggests that the best option may be to … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Hillary: Neoconnish
Matthew Yglesias explains why Hillary Clinton is "a bit too neoconnish" for his taste. In short, one of Clinton's major financial backers is Haim Saban. Saban said that Ahmadinejad reminds him of Hitler ("When I see Ahmadinejad, I see Hitler. They speak the same language"), that it is clear what drives Ahmadinejad (the return of the Mahdi by annihilating Israel) and that, … [Read more...] about Hillary: Neoconnish
A Lawsuit Over An Election
Well, not quite an "election" -- unless the word is mispronounced... WARNING: Adult oriented AP story explains it at THIS LINK. … [Read more...] about A Lawsuit Over An Election
Guess Who The New $5 Million Political Man Is?
With this big a bankroll, he can no longer be considered an oddity. Did you guess that it's him? … [Read more...] about Guess Who The New $5 Million Political Man Is?
Putin To U.S.: Hurry Up On My Shield Offer
Russian President Vladimir Putin is essentially saying President George Bush should "Hurry up and take it or leave it on my shield offer" -- making you wonder what Bush will see now if he gazes into Putin's eyes: Russian President Vladimir Putin said the U.S. should ``hurry'' to make a decision on his proposal to share a European missile shield. Russia's offer to deploy … [Read more...] about Putin To U.S.: Hurry Up On My Shield Offer
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree
Andrew Sullivan checked Tagg Romney's MySpace site out yesterday. Tagg Romney, of course, is one of the sons of Governor Mitt Romney. Wondering why I chose "The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree" as headline? Go read Andrew's post. Is scientology a religion? … [Read more...] about The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree
Two for the Price of One
Two posts I published at my own blog: Kill... With Manners: The New York Times published a fascinating article about informal Jihadi rules of conduct, also known as "Jihad etiquette." There are six basic rules. Two of them: - You can kill bystanders without feeling a lot of guilt: This is the “let-God-sort-them-outâ€-line of thinking: in essence it means that God knows who … [Read more...] about Two for the Price of One
Disrespecting the Pope
It seems that American president George W. Bush made another gaffe: US President George W Bush drew gasps at the Vatican on Saturday by referring to Pope Benedict XVI as "sir" instead of the expected "His Holiness", pool reporters said. They could clearly hear the US leader say "Yes, sir" when the pope asked him if he was going to meet with officials of the lay Catholic … [Read more...] about Disrespecting the Pope
Osama And Paris Hilton
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com … [Read more...] about Osama And Paris Hilton
“I Am Paris Hilton”
A must read from the inimitable Jon Swift. … [Read more...] about “I Am Paris Hilton”
Democrats Wooing Hispanic Voters
For every reaction there is a counterreaction. And nowhere do you see that as often as in politics -- so this story should come as no surprise: Helped by the fight over immigration, Democrats seeking their party’s presidential nomination are moving to court Hispanic voters like never before, as a string of early primary states with sizable Hispanic voting blocs prompt … [Read more...] about Democrats Wooing Hispanic Voters