Tariffs or Border Adjustment taxes – Is there a Difference? by jdledell Donald Trump in his campaign for President made a lot of noise about unfair trade deals and its negative effects on the American economy. Many times he threatened to slap a 35% tariff on imported goods. This would be a higher tariff than even under the infamous Smoot-Hawley tariffs which were … [Read more...] about Tariffs or Border Adjustment taxes – Is there a Difference?
Cheetahs heading towards extinction as habitat shrinks
Scientists are warning that the cheetah, the fastest land animal, is rapidly heading towards extinction, with depleting habitats and poaching to blame for the plummeting numbers. According to a report published in the National Academy of Sciences on Monday, an estimated 7,100 cheetahs remain in the wild across Africa and a small area of Iran, with… … [Read more...] about Cheetahs heading towards extinction as habitat shrinks
Netanyahu seeks to get Israelis to rally around him in anti-Obama assault
By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu has been unrelenting in his criticism of the Obama administration over what he condemned as its "shameful" decision not to veto a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a halt to Israeli settlement-building. But with the clock ticking down on Barack Obama's presidency, a possibly more amenable Republican … [Read more...] about Netanyahu seeks to get Israelis to rally around him in anti-Obama assault
Putin believes in the spirit of giving | Sheneman cartoon
My new favorite activity is watching Donald Trump sycophants -- who are either angling for administration jobs or already awarded with such -- slither onto cable news outlets and twist themselves into knots trying to justify their new benefactor's confusing and enduring love for Russian despot, Vladimir Putin. If you watch real close you can see… … [Read more...] about Putin believes in the spirit of giving | Sheneman cartoon
Trudeau praises Canada’s Muslim community
In his traditional greeting to the Reviving the Islamic Spirit convention taking place in Toronto, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commended the Muslim community for its contributions to Canada and reiterated his commitment to combat Islamophobia and politics of hate and division. "Canada is stronger because of the contributions of its Muslim community. We are stronger… … [Read more...] about Trudeau praises Canada’s Muslim community
Officially using Disqus Comments
TMV readers: We have officially moved to Disqus comments. This means that your current way of commenting by logging into TMV (or your still logged in) does not work. You will have to log into Disqus when you want to comment for the first. This can be done right in the comment area by clicking "Login" in the upper right of the comment box. If you already have a Disqus, … [Read more...] about Officially using Disqus Comments
Do U.S. Civil War guerrillas have something to teach us about ISIS?
Do US Civil War guerrillas have something to teach us about ISIS today? I think they do, especially the means through which ISIS "soldiers" become radicalized. There are a few patterns that have emerged among violent radical Islamists that resemble the path through which young men in Civil War Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee became violent bushwhackers who violated every … [Read more...] about Do U.S. Civil War guerrillas have something to teach us about ISIS?
Is democracy a ‘fetish’?
WASHINGTON -- It's important for those who favor the popular election of our presidents to separate their arguments for direct democracy from the outcome of a particular contest. My colleague George F. Will's recent column in defense of the Electoral College offers an excellent opportunity to make a case that has nothing to do with the election of Donald Trump. … [Read more...] about Is democracy a ‘fetish’?
A new solution for Trump and his team: ignore the law
WASHINGTON -- Trump lieutenant Newt Gingrich has proposed an elegant solution for all the conflicts of interest swirling around the president-elect and his team of billionaires: Ignore the law. President-elect Donald Trump, Gingrich said, should let those in his administration do as they wish with their personal fortunes and business interests and pardon them if they … [Read more...] about A new solution for Trump and his team: ignore the law
Merry Freakin’ Christmas
December 25, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President-elect Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. Ho ho ho! Say “Merry … [Read more...] about Merry Freakin’ Christmas
Maybe Christmas is the Christian Hanukkah
Hanukkah, the quiet, little holiday that survives a noisier, bigger winter festival, begins with the lighting of the first candle against the darkness this Saturday night—which is also Christmas Eve. Year after year, the assessments begin and the questions accumulate: Is Hanukkah the Jewish Christmas? Which one came first and how are they related? (Of course, the real … [Read more...] about Maybe Christmas is the Christian Hanukkah
Israel and its Settlements (Guest Voice)
Israel and its Settlements by jdledell By now everyone has probably heard about the screams from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Trump team over the UN condemnation, with U.S. abstention, of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The U.S abstention was a first for the Obama Administration which up to this point has vetoed every UN resolution critical … [Read more...] about Israel and its Settlements (Guest Voice)
Merry Christmas
From all of us here at TMV, Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanuka to you and yours. photo credit: Sheba_Also 11.6 Millon Views A Very Merry Christmas in Red and Green-1 via photopin (license) … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
The reason for Christmas: … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!
Cartoon: Snowflake Safe Place
Snowflake Safe Place by Clay Jones There’s a new tale-tell sign of a conservative who can’t think for himself and has to rely on GOP talking points to voice their opinion. It’s not just the so-called and nonexistent “War On Christmas.” If you’re in an argument on social media or see a post by someone and they use the term “snowflake,” they’re using talking points. What’s … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Snowflake Safe Place
Happy Hanukkah!
The story of Hanukkah, as told by History.com: "According to the Talmud, one of Judaism’s most central texts, Judah Maccabee and the other Jews who took part in the rededication of the Second Temple witnessed what they believed to be a miracle. Even though there was only enough untainted olive oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for a single day, the flames continued … [Read more...] about Happy Hanukkah!
“Lost” Christmas Song Showstopper: Liza Minnelli Singing “Ding-a-ling, I Feel SO ChRiStMaS-eY!”
Ah, the Christmas spirit is all over the place now -- in the music, people rushing to stores, and drivers on the highway who now smile pleasantly when they give you the finger. So here...for a special holiday treat...is a RARE find: a "lost" Christmas song showstopper, from a 1965 ABC TV one-shot network airing of an original musical about Red Riding Hood. In this zippy … [Read more...] about “Lost” Christmas Song Showstopper: Liza Minnelli Singing “Ding-a-ling, I Feel SO ChRiStMaS-eY!”
On the 11th Day of Christmas…
This is a repeat from a December 24, 2013 post but well worth “re-listening.” On the 11th Day of Christmas, the Singing Sergeants gave to thee…… “O Holy Night,” A famous carol originally based on a French poem by Adolphe Adam and performed by TSgt Daniel Anderson, TSgt Hannah Rigg, and accompanied by TSgt Taylor Armstrong. Recorded at Hangar 2, Bolling AFB, DC. "The … [Read more...] about On the 11th Day of Christmas…
Happy Holidays Merry Christmas – It’s Not What You Say It’s How You Say It (Guest Voice)
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas - It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It By John L. Micek Another year, another fake 'War on Christmas' is almost in the books. On Sunday morning, a great many of us will wake up, pad quietly downstairs, pour some coffee and wish our spouses and children a Merry Christmas. Others among us will light candles, recite prayers, and wish … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays Merry Christmas – It’s Not What You Say It’s How You Say It (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Betlehem and Trumps hate gift
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Betlehem and Trumps hate gift