An interesting name for a post on the Rush Limbaugh saga: [Rich] White Men Can’t [Wear Orange] Jump [Suits]. But, then, what would we expect? It's done by someone who TMV contends is one of the most original writers on any blog (of the left, right or center) The Talking Dog. As usual, he doesn't mince words. But this time he doesn't write it on his own blog — you can … [Read more...] about More On Rush’s Plea Bargain

Not as much as we may have feared. But what it's being used for, though, still doesn't seem very American. Sean Aqui has more. … [Read more...] about How Widespread Is Warrantless Wiretapping?

Yesterday's NYT column "On this day" (April 28)took me down the memory lane. In the mid-1970s I was introduced to the legendary Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl by Norman Cousins, famous American editor and a versatile genius, at New Delhi. As a young Indian journalist, I was fascinated by their crusading spirit to ensure world peace, justice and human freedom. In these present … [Read more...] about Global Good Governance: Remembering Thor Heyerdahl & Norman Cousins

Yesterday's NYT column "On this day" (April 28)took me down the memory lane. In the mid-1970s I was introduced to the legendary Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl by Norman Cousins, famous American editor and a versatile genius, at New Delhi. As a young Indian journalist, I was fascinated by their crusading spirit to ensure world peace, justice and human freedom. In these present … [Read more...] about Global Good Governance: Remembering Thor Heyerdahl & Norman Cousins

From Maureen Dowd in The New York Times Times Select (paid):The Bush II hawks were determined to restore a Reaganesque muscular, "moral" foreign policy, as opposed to the realpolitik of Bush I. But with no solution in sight, Congress is pressing for some realpolitik. With W.'s blessing, lawmakers are sending his father's old consigliere, James Baker, to Iraq to look for a way … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: James Baker To Iraq?

This story has been out in various forms for a while now but in case you missed it, it alleges women for sale were given to a Congressman (and possibly other Congressmen) for sale:Federal authorities are investigating allegations that a California defense contractor arranged for a Washington area limousine company to provide prostitutes to convicted former congressman Randy … [Read more...] about Cunningham Prostitution Connection Probed

...of a major bombing more than 60 years ago. Dios mio... … [Read more...] about It’s An Anniversary Today

A serious debate here. … [Read more...] about Race Versus Racialization

Why isn't this a big surprise?President Bush said Friday that taxing enormous oil industry profits is not the way to calm Americans' anxieties about pain at the gas pump, and that his "inclination and instincts" are that major oil companies are not intentionally overcharging drivers. Bush's remarks suggested the former Texas oilman is unlikely to take harsh action against oil … [Read more...] about Bush And Oil Companies: “They Get By With A Little Help From Their Friend”

Once again it's time for another gem from TMV's favorite poet, Michael Silverstein, aka Wall Street Poet: American Politics (In 12 Words) American politics in sum: Republican ideas are dumb; And Democrats have none. Copyright 2006 Michael Silverstein … [Read more...] about Guest Poet: American Politics (In 12 Words)

...is this. … [Read more...] about Another Sign Of Our Booming Economy

Many readers couldn't get onto some of their favorite blogs (many of them conservative) today due to a hack attack (which doesn't refer to writing on blogs but an attack on the host, to clarify to the uninitiated). The operative theory: it was done by an Islamist group. Details here, here and here. Note: Read the links in each of those posts. Memeorandum has some more links … [Read more...] about Host For Many Blogs Was Under Attack

MSNBC: Radio host Rush Limbaugh has been arrested on prescription fraud charges, the Palm Beach County, Fla., Sheriff's Office said on Friday. UPDATE: --PR Newswire on the settlement that ends the state investigation of Limbaugh. --AP on the settlement ending the investigation. TMV's OWN NOTE: Tom DeLay really started a trend with his happy-face mug shot. If you recall, when … [Read more...] about Rush’s Rush

After leaving a press conference at a gas station, Hastert steps out the hydrogen powered SUV he left the meeting in, and into the gas-guzzling SUV he returned to the Hill with. Yahoo/AP via The Plank. … [Read more...] about Every Time Dennis Hastert is Ironic, Another Tree Dies

Homosexual couples are, by and large, not taking the opportunity to marry in places where it is legal (like Massachusetts and The Netherlands). What (if anything) does this mean? … [Read more...] about Dodging The Altar

Pardon my Anglophilia, but I always find it amusing when the French get up on their pedestal and proclaim their world-historical superiority (or at least their pretension to superiority). They do that periodically, as you may know, often when they're feeling ignored, when they sense that history has passed them by, when they need to feel good about themselves. And, really, can … [Read more...] about Vive la France?

CRYSTAL BALL: The world is run by those who show up, and the most important factor in any election is the identity of the voters. Who bothers to show up at the polls? This question is especially crucial in a midterm election such as 2006. The voter turnout will be much smaller than in the 2004 presidential election. It is always true that a substantial number of people who … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Who Votes? Key Question for 2006 Midterms

Neil Young's controversial anti-war album is available on the web today. You can listen to the full album by CLICKING HERE. This album has already stirred up lots of debate. Part of it is media hype, but part of it reflects its news value due to the fact that there's a seemingly decline in what used to be called high-profile "protest music," so this becomes a major … [Read more...] about Neil Young’s Controversial Anti-War Album Is Now On The Web

And he's a cable show host, too... … [Read more...] about Who Does He Think He Is? King Kong?

Speaking at a "surprise" appearance at a Biloxi, MS gas station yesterday, President Bush said that part of his long-term plan to bring down high gas prices would be to raise fuel efficiency standards in cars. Some of us have been saying that for years, but alright, fine, welcome to the show - better late than never, Mr. President. Here's the problem. Bush reverted to what … [Read more...] about Bush: “More Power!”