TMV's own posting today will be VERY limited due to a long car and airplane trip. He will post very little for today's weblog. However, be sure to check back often since our independent-thinking co-bloggers will likely have some things to say. TMV has been posting from Connecticut for the past few days and will be back in San Diego later tonight. … [Read more...] about Note To Our Readers
Chemical weapons attacks threatened in Iraq
Iraq the Model passes along Al Arabiya's report that a group in Iraq is threatening chemical attacks if Iraqi and American troops don't withdraw from the Tal-Afar region. Omar says, "It's worth mentioning that this terror group was mentioned in the news for the 1st time after they claimed responsibility for the mortar attacks on the shrine of Imam Kadhum on the same day of the … [Read more...] about Chemical weapons attacks threatened in Iraq
Four years later…
...there are no answers, only questions. … [Read more...] about Four years later…
Dumb Hurricane Katrina Quotes
This is quite a collection (and they are looking for more). TMV thanks the Daou Report for the tip. … [Read more...] about Dumb Hurricane Katrina Quotes
A Senseless Crime Can Happen To Anyone
Just like it happened to Oxblog's David Adesnik. … [Read more...] about A Senseless Crime Can Happen To Anyone
I Think I Passed Him In LA
What's the big news about this? You run across a lot of drivers like this if you drive on southern California freeways:MAFIKENG, South Africa (Reuters) - A South African became the world's fastest blind driver Thursday after driving across a remote airstrip at 269 kph (167 mph). Blind since birth, 33-year-old Hein Wagner of Cape Town had a sighted navigator for his record … [Read more...] about I Think I Passed Him In LA
Standing united on 9/11
And Canada also stands with America on 9/11. Like you, we will always remember. … [Read more...] about Standing united on 9/11
Bush thanks Canada for Katrina help
From the Canada desk: I know I've been highly critical of President Bush's lack of leadership in response to Katrina, but, well, he isn't all bad, and on Friday, I'm happy to report, he thanked Canada for helping with the relief and recovery efforts down in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast. Our friendship trumps our political differences. Whatever the politics of Katrina, … [Read more...] about Bush thanks Canada for Katrina help
Powell speaks out on Iraq
Finally: COLIN POWELL, the former US Secretary of State, harshly criticised the Bush Administration yesterday for its failures in Iraq, calling the country a mess and voicing concerns that it may slide into civil war. General Powell, who left the Administration in January, also said that his speech in February 2003 to the UN, making the case for war, was a painful blot on his … [Read more...] about Powell speaks out on Iraq
ALWAYS REMEMBER
Never forget the event. The victims. The heroes. The enemy. The unity. … [Read more...] about ALWAYS REMEMBER
The Companies Cleaning Up On Katrina Clean Up
Forgive us if we think stockholders might be told "Your company's campaign donations and/or political-ties-to-the-White-House at work":Companies with ties to the Bush White House and the former head of FEMA are clinching some of the administration's first disaster relief and reconstruction contracts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. At least two major corporate clients of … [Read more...] about The Companies Cleaning Up On Katrina Clean Up
Will New Orleans Rise Again (Soon)?
Some New Orleans executives clearly aren't listening to the journalists and talking heads saying New Orleans may never rise again: BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 9 - The New Orleans business establishment-in-exile has set up a beachhead in a government annex here, across the street from the state Capitol. From here, organizations like the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau … [Read more...] about Will New Orleans Rise Again (Soon)?
What If 911 Had Been Thwarted?
The New Editor posts this parody, wondering if this is what would have happened. … [Read more...] about What If 911 Had Been Thwarted?
Newsweek Says Katrina Has Whacked Bush’s Poll Numbers (UPDATED)
Before we even tell you latest Newsweek poll numbers, remember that polls are like see saws — although President George Bush has gotten more "saw" than "see" recently. And the trend south continues: according to Newsweek, Bush's poll numbers have dropped to below 40 percent — into the political danger zone. Newsweek writes that its poll "suggests the post-Katrina … [Read more...] about Newsweek Says Katrina Has Whacked Bush’s Poll Numbers (UPDATED)
Target Practice
What with the rampant spree of homosexuals killing heterosexuals (and being let off the hook by sympathetic juries to boot), gay youth slurring heterosexual kids in school ("you suck, straightie!"), and the continuing march of the homosexual agenda as it devours our children, our values, and our very way of life, I suppose it is understandable when someone considers even … [Read more...] about Target Practice
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Perils Face George Bush
NOTE TO READERS: During the campaign this site regularly ran large excerpts from University of Virginia Political Scientist Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball email newsletter. And when the votes were counted, Sabato, Director, U.Va. Center for Politics, came off quite well — as did his Crystal Ball. We offer you below some more hefty parts of his latest Crystal Ball analysis … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Perils Face George Bush
The Meaning Of The Hurricane Katrina Disaster Fiasco?
Tom Watson offers a blunt analysis of the Hurricane Katrina disaster fiasco and offers an equally blunt conclusion in two posts: he contends it is a failure of conservatism. He offers two highly provocative posts that must be read in full. In each, he pulls no punches, offering some specifics to back up conclusions such as this in the first post:But it's not just laziness and … [Read more...] about The Meaning Of The Hurricane Katrina Disaster Fiasco?
CNN Battles The Government On Storm Body Recovery (GOVERNMENT DROPS LEGAL OPPOSITION)
A reader sent us this tip, pointing us to this story -- to the paragraph at the end:CNN has obtained a restraining order to prevent emergency officials in the Hurricane Katrina disaster zone from keeping the media from covering the recovery of bodies. CNN filed suit Friday in U.S. District Court in Houston. A hearing has been scheduled for Saturday morning.This is hard one to … [Read more...] about CNN Battles The Government On Storm Body Recovery (GOVERNMENT DROPS LEGAL OPPOSITION)
Like a Baby Penguin…
After listed the 11 GOP Representatives who voted against Katrina aid, some folks asked if these Representatives might just be acting on a consistent and principled opposition to frivilous spending (check the comments). I examine the claim, and for 9 of the 11, it just doesn't fly. … [Read more...] about Like a Baby Penguin…
Brown Is Relieved Of His Hurricane Relief Post
NOTE TO READERS: This was originally posted yesterday but due to the timeliness of this post and the long roundup we're reposting it to today's blog. The other shoe --or rather, the FEMA director — has dropped in the controversy over the federal government's performance in the Hurricane Katrina Disaster: Michael Brown is out as FEMA chief...at least when it comes to … [Read more...] about Brown Is Relieved Of His Hurricane Relief Post