It has finally happened. … [Read more...] about Good News For The Kennedy And Bush Families

(Cross-posted at The Reaction, where, inter alia, I've written extensively about the end of conservatism and the moral absolutism of the right.) Apparently, racial sensitivity is not a virtue. Here's what right-wing author, pundit, and gambling addict Bill Bennett said on his radio show the other day, according to Media Matters: Addressing a caller's suggestion that the "lost … [Read more...] about The Bill Bennett fiasco

We've had cats, dogs and insects. Why not run a photos each Saturday of a politician? Guess who this is (our lips are sealed). Photo by San Diego teen photographer Greg Powell … [Read more...] about Saturday Politician Blogging

Then just read our serious posts visit the Carnival of Comedy. … [Read more...] about Want A Good Laugh?

But did she say that much? Watch the video and decide. … [Read more...] about Judith Miller Meets The Press

The high cost of gas has finally hit the airlines where it hurts most — in the pocketbook — and now some of them are cutting flights. The Houston Chronicle:American Airlines, citing skyrocketing fuel costs, said Friday it would cut some flights, and Houston-based Continental is likely to do the same. At the same time, several major airlines were hoping a fare … [Read more...] about American and Delta Cut Some Flights

Our periodic linkfest from various sites reflecting different viewpoints. Linked posts do NOT necessarily reflect the views of TMV or its co-bloggers. Some of these linked posts were delayed in appearing on this site, due to us not doing this feature at an earlier date as planned. THE NEWS YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR is right here. Judith Miller Testified Today In The Plame Leak … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere Oct. 1, 2005

NOTE TO READERS: From time to time TMV posts a special Guest Voice column from a reader. We run a variety of viewpoints. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its co-bloggers. A big feud is developing in the talk show world among two conservative talk show hosts Bill O'Reilly and Michael Savage. (on his long drives TMV listens to both of them as … [Read more...] about GUEST VOICE: Bill O’Reilly Versus Michael Savage

We were just looking through today's comments and we have to say: we LOVE the comments people leave on this site. If you're a new reader, you might want to click on the comments and see the kind of debate. There are some points and zingers that are classics. But by and large it's family friendly, with diverse viewpoints and quite enlightening. And, FYI, TMV is always a month … [Read more...] about We LOVE The Comments You Leave (Even When You Hate TMV)

Obama wades into the blogosphere. And makes a damn fine point in the process. … [Read more...] about Yes, I’m Smitten. I Admit It.

Perhaps we are not concentrating on the real, long-term threat to the success, or even the very survival, of the United States. It is worth considering. … [Read more...] about “Able Danger” and the real threat to the United States

The majority of folks commenting on the Bill Bennett flap either are arguing that it was a dumb remark, but not particularly morally wrong or are claiming that there should be no controversy at all, because Bennett's statement was perfectly accurate. However, I think there are legitimate critiques of Bennett's remarks that are not being discussed in the current blogosphere … [Read more...] about We Have a Problem Here

Santa has sued the Danish Air Force — and won:COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Santa Claus will receive $5,000 in compensation from the Danish air force after an F-16 fighter jet frightened one of his reindeers to death. Professional Danish Santa Olavi Niikanoff complained to the air force after a reindeer died with fright when a jet roared over the field where his animals were … [Read more...] about Santa Wins Suit For Loss Of Reindeer

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has offered an interesting thesis: he says the temporary resignation of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and the political firestorm over the adminstration's response to Hurricane Katrina could eventually work to the GOP's advantage: The climate of political scandal over congressional Republicans "could be the trigger that liberates people to … [Read more...] about Will Katrina and the DeLay Scandal “Liberate” the GOP?

You'll never guess who. One suggestion: Right now it's a bit low on content... (We thank reader Mike Yardley for the tip.) … [Read more...] about Guess Who Has A New Blog?

Bill Bennett, the talking head who made a career out of talking and writing on virtue, has stepped in it again — in a controversy not quite as damaging as his past gambling mini-scandal but that may further shrink the number of people who find his commentary credible — and his post-controversy comments are sure to make him even more controversial. First, what's … [Read more...] about Bill Bennett Steps In It (UPDATED)

The White House and President George Bush responded to Hurricane Rita a lot more effectively than to Hurricane Katrina — and you can see it in the latest poll numbers:WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Bush's standing with the public improved over the previous week as he made a highly visible effort to manage the consequences of the second major hurricane to hit the Gulf … [Read more...] about George Bush’s Poll Numbers Are Up

It's now official crunch time with the news that jailed New York Times reporter Judith Miller has been freed and will testify in the Valerie Plame leak case — freed from a confidentiality agreement by her reputed source...Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, "Scooter" Libby. The case becomes touchier for the Bush administration since White House political guru … [Read more...] about Judith Miller Freed and Will Testify

John Dickerson at Slate: The two-cheers-for-Tom parade was so well orchestrated it appeared precooked, which it was. With advance word of the indictment, Republican leaders met last night to arrange plans for a "Continuity of Operations" plan, or COOP, as they call it in the military. DeLay would step down and into his place would effortlessly slide David Dreier, the … [Read more...] about How Blunt deposed Dreier

Not too long ago, the Governator looked like the face of the libertarian wing of the Republican Party. Conservative on economics, crime, and national security, but otherwise socially permissive -- I was never much of an Arnold booster, and I watched his ascension to power in that faraway dreamland of California with a strange mixture of curiosity, outrage, and resignation -- … [Read more...] about Schwarzenegger blocks same-sex marriage legislation