Baby boomers growing up in the 1950s faced a choice. Which Peter Pan was the REAL Peter Pan? Was it stage star legend Mary Martin's Broadway-based musical Peter Pan? Or Walt Disney's cartoon Peter Pan? And which would stand the test of time? The answer to that is that Disney's Peter Pan eventually triumphed, although Kathy Rigby did a wonderful revival of the stage musical … [Read more...] about Mary Martin As Peter Pan: “I’m flying!”
The Oscars Are Tonight
Here are some Oscar picks (and a thought and debate provoking analysis) from Booker Rising. … [Read more...] about The Oscars Are Tonight
“Myth of Muslim Support for Terror”
On top is the heading of the article Kenneth Ballen wrote in The Christian Science Monitor. "The common enemy is violence and terrorism, not Muslims any more than Christians or Jews. "Those who think that Muslim countries and pro-terrorist attitudes go hand-in-hand might be shocked by new polling research: Americans are more approving of terrorist attacks against civilians … [Read more...] about “Myth of Muslim Support for Terror”
Cable News Clowns
DVD Reviews
At TMV we try to do some DVD reviews ourselves, but due lack of time we don't do it as often as we would like. Luckily there are other people who do write and publish reviews. Take a look at the following reviews by Dan Schneider: Everyday People: In 2004 HBO Films decided to try their hand at the polemical subject of race in New York. Usually, this results in ill wrought … [Read more...] about DVD Reviews
Literary Quote of the Day: Francis Bacon
Today's literary quote of the day is from sir Francis Bacon's Of Great Place. For good thoughts (though God accept them) yet, towards men, are little better than good dreams, except they be put in act; and that cannot be, without power and place, as the vantage, and commanding ground. Share your thoughts on today's literary quote in the comment section of this post. … [Read more...] about Literary Quote of the Day: Francis Bacon
McCain Flip Flops
Gore to Carter: Dude… Stop Calling Me!
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter would endorse former V.P. Al Gore if Gore would decide to run for President. Carter, however, also notes that he'll most likely won't run. The former Democratic President asserted Gore could accomplish much more in the White House than he ever could as a private citizen, saying to Stephanopoulos, "His burning issue now is global warming and … [Read more...] about Gore to Carter: Dude… Stop Calling Me!
Chris Dodd
Giuliani Leads in Poll
(I wrote this post for TMV but when I wanted to publish it I saw that Joe posted about it already as well so... I decided to publish it at my own blog) A Rasmussen poll shows that his lead on Hillary Clinton has increased from six to nine points. In a match-up between the early 2008 frontrunners, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) leads New York Senator Hillary … [Read more...] about Giuliani Leads in Poll
More On The Walter Reed Army Medical Center Scandal
Read this MUST READ POST by a miliblogger who is an Army major wounded in Iraq who has had some surgeries there. Our reader writes: "The articles in the Washington Post over this past weekend helped to shine some more light on the many problems at Walter Reed. But despite the good that will come from it, this really was agenda-driven journalism. What Chuck writes, on the … [Read more...] about More On The Walter Reed Army Medical Center Scandal
The Dance of the Dragonflies
We're in the late February doldrums where I live in the U.S. There are banks of dirty snow on shaded slopes. Enough black ice on sidewalks and streets in the morning that bike riding is hazardous. Not much sun. That and the depressing world scene leads me to share a hot-weather essay on a favorite topic. Enjoy. Dragonflies are among the world’s most ancient creatures and … [Read more...] about The Dance of the Dragonflies
Poll Shows Giuliani’s Potential And Hillary Clinton’s Vulnerabilities
A Rasmussen poll shows two things: (1) Republican former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is undergoing his own "surge" ...upwards, at the expense of Arizona Senator John McCain...and he could beat Hillary Clinton in a hypothetical matchup. (2) Senator Hillary Clinton does not seem to be winning over many new voters. Are their minds totally made up on her? If so, some … [Read more...] about Poll Shows Giuliani’s Potential And Hillary Clinton’s Vulnerabilities
Walter Reed Military Hospital: A Little More Editorial, A Little Less Cartoony
American cartoonists walk the line between being editorial heavyweights and gag-writers: some topics call for more of the former, some for the latter. The recent Walter Reed hospital scandal is a sterling (mold-infested, leaky) example of heavy-hearted cartoonists taking on a serious topic with biting sarcasm and a sense of absurdity, but without the one-liners. In Mike … [Read more...] about Walter Reed Military Hospital: A Little More Editorial, A Little Less Cartoony
Oscar Time
The New Republic Under New Ownership
TNR has been bought by a liberal Canadian media conglomerate. … [Read more...] about The New Republic Under New Ownership
Literary Quote of the Day: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today's literary quote of the day is from Ralph Waldo Emerson's Nature: Every rational creature has all nature for his dowry and estate. It is his, if he will. He may divest himself of it; he may creep into a corner, and abdicate his kingdom, as most men do, but he is entitled to the world by his constitution. Share your thoughts on today's literary quote in the comment … [Read more...] about Literary Quote of the Day: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Enduring Moderation
What do you get when you throw Rep. Ellen Tauscher, a moderate Democrat from northern California, into a pit with a few ultra-liberal activists, online and off? The answer, apparently, is political road kill. As recounted in the WaPo earlier this week, that situation is neither a work of fiction nor a twisted childhood riddle. It's very real and remarkably sad, and it's … [Read more...] about Enduring Moderation
Center of Attention
Extra attention to a few Centrist blogs. PatHMV on sword-swallowing: As long as you stick to swords, and swords only, there seems to be very little risk in the occupation of "sword swallower." Ever mindful for publishing opportunities, a couple of doctors conducted a survey of sword swallowers, which they published as Sword Swallowing and Its Side Effects in the December 23, … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Tony Blair At Odds With US Hawks On Iran
Tony Blair has declared himself at odds with hawks in the US Administration by saying publicly for the first time that it would be wrong to take military action against Iran. The Prime Minister’s comments came hours before the UN’s nuclear watchdog raised the stakes in the West’s showdown with Tehran, says The Times. "...Mr Blair, in a BBC interview yesterday, said: 'I … [Read more...] about Tony Blair At Odds With US Hawks On Iran