Today, the American people will be asked to chip tens of thousands of dollars more towards the more than $20 million already squandered by Republicans in their witch hunt against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, allegedly over the Benghazi tragedy TIME: Yes, Americans died in Benghazi. But the more than $20 million spent—State has spent more than $14 … [Read more...] about The Devious Road to Benghazi, One More Time.
(UPDATE) ‘The French American’ – He Flew 35 Missions for Honor, Then the Last One for Love
Update: Watch video of the filming aboard the "Aluminum Overcast" B-17 at end. Courtesy Fox 31, Denver Original Post: When I visit World War II veteran and dear friend John Tschirhart at his assisted living community in Austin, Texas, the one thing he invariably asks me is if I have heard from Darla Rae recently. Rae is a Denver, Colorado, "Film It Productions" … [Read more...] about (UPDATE) ‘The French American’ – He Flew 35 Missions for Honor, Then the Last One for Love
Rejecting refugees or practicing torture are banned anywhere at any time: UN
The UN human rights agency sharply criticized practices such as rendition of suspects and rejection of refugees used sometimes by the US, European Union and others. All governments have a strict obligation to obey all international prohibitions against torture and ill treatment everywhere and at all times, whether within or beyond their borders regardless of their national … [Read more...] about Rejecting refugees or practicing torture are banned anywhere at any time: UN
The conversation
Tuesday, October 19th, I sat next her on a bench. We were both waiting for the Tri-Rail train heading north. Tri-Rail is a commuter train serving Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties in Florida. The train was delayed so we started talking. She had just returned from New Jersey and had taken the airport shuttle to the Tri-Rail station. She told me a little about her … [Read more...] about The conversation
Joe Biden’s dignity
WASHINGTON -- It was a withdrawal speech that sounded like an announcement speech, and it perfectly captured the aching ambivalence of Joe Biden. He wanted to run for president. He had his issues. He had President Obama's record and was proud to defend it. And the man who noted he's often called "Middle-Class Joe" felt he had never been a better match for the historical … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s dignity
Webb Dropping Out And Considering Futile Independent Bid
Lost in the bigger news of Joe Biden deciding not to run (which I will discuss later), there was another announcement regarding the Democratic race yesterday. Jim Webb has dropped out of the race, leaving the question open as to whether he will run as an independent. He acknowledged that his views “on many issues are not compatible with the power structure and the nominating … [Read more...] about Webb Dropping Out And Considering Futile Independent Bid
Raising the Minimum Wage: Good for Your Business, Good for the Economy
American history is defined, in part, by the tug-of-war between the world of business and the world of politics. Issues like workers’ rights and collective bargaining, along with the debate over what constitutes a “living wage” all rank among our most divisive issues, and have for quite some time. I titled this article deliberately; we’re here to talk about the minimum wage. … [Read more...] about Raising the Minimum Wage: Good for Your Business, Good for the Economy
Joe Biden Not Running For President (FINAL UPDATE with roundup)
Vice President Biden has just announced he will not run for President in 2016. Vice President Joe Biden ended months of intense speculation about his political future on Wednesday by announcing he wouldn't seek the presidency, abandoning a dream he's harbored for decades and putting Hillary Clinton in a stronger position to capture the Democratic nomination. With … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Not Running For President (FINAL UPDATE with roundup)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Bald Eagle and Donald Trump
The Bald Eagle and Donald Trump by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Trump attacks force Jeb Bush out of his malaise --The bloom is not off Donald Trump’s rose --Margaret Cho: Why Does NBC Want ‘Known Racist’ Trump to Host SNL? --Donald Trump and Jeb Bush, the 9/11 Bullies Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Bald Eagle and Donald Trump
Where Are The Decent Candidates?
At this stage of the 2016 presidential campaign, the United States has no worthy candidates running in either party. All the entries are deeply flawed, particularly the front-runners. Washington itself is severely dysfunctional and perhaps this has frightened potential candidates from throwing their hats in the ring. Looking at the trouble Republicans are having finding a … [Read more...] about Where Are The Decent Candidates?
Trump Drags the Republicans Back to 9/11 (Guest Voice)
Trump Drags the Republicans Back to 9/11 By Dick Polman Kudos to Donald Trump for performing a valuable public service. I kid you not. Finally, a top-tier presidential candidate is publicly assailing the sainted axiom that George W. Bush kept us safe. Granted, Trump is an interloper and a demagogue, but, much like a stopped clock that's accurate twice a day, he does … [Read more...] about Trump Drags the Republicans Back to 9/11 (Guest Voice)
Politix Update: No Way Jeb Was Going To Let Dubya Define Him. Until He Did.
When Donald Trump noted the other day in yet another example of the hackles-raising political theater characteristic of the Republican presidential race that George W. Bush happened to be president at the time of the 9/11 attacks, he broke a longstanding taboo in stating the obvious. "When you talk about George Bush, I mean, say what you want, the World Trade Center came … [Read more...] about Politix Update: No Way Jeb Was Going To Let Dubya Define Him. Until He Did.
George W. Bush on Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz: “I Just Don’t Like the Guy”
Former president George W. Bush went in on Ted Cruz during a meeting with about 100 donors recently saying, "I just don't like the guy." Another donor said, "The tenor of what he said about the other candidates was really pleasant. Until he got to Cruz." Um, I guess Bush was trying to help his brother, Jeb, whose campaign seems to be slowly imploding. He's trying to nudge … [Read more...] about George W. Bush on Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz: “I Just Don’t Like the Guy”
Poll: Trump, Carson dominate GOP field as Fiorina falters
Isn't it time to ditch the assumption stated as near certainty that Donald Trump absolutely can't be the GOP nominee? if there's any repetition of the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination sweepstakes, its the flavor-of-the-month battle for second place, because a new poll shows Trump holding firm. And former HP CEO Carly Fiorina now sees her rising fortunes sink. Could it … [Read more...] about Poll: Trump, Carson dominate GOP field as Fiorina falters
Canada: We Await The Future
The day after Justin Trudeau delivered his father's eulogy, Stephen Harper -- then head of the National Citizens Coalition -- wrote a scathing assessment of Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Mr. Trudeau embraced the fashionable causes of his time, with variable enthusiasm and differing results. But he was also a member of the “greatest generation,” the one that defeated the … [Read more...] about Canada: We Await The Future
Kevin Drum on the GOP Death Spiral
Kevin Drum christens the Republican Party the party of No Escape on Mother Jones. Every party faces conflict between its center and its base, but the emergence of the tea party and the Fox News echo chamber has put this dynamic on steroids. Moving even to the moderate right, let alone to the center, is all but impossible for the GOP. Its base demands not just a border fence, … [Read more...] about Kevin Drum on the GOP Death Spiral
Has Any Candidate Noticed? The Investigative Storytellers Have Gone Missing…
Have we learned anything, gotten better, demanded more, lobbied for, pressed relentlessly for the media curtain of the 'wizard' to be yanked back to expose the faux-facts fed to the public about the 'condition our condition' is in nationally and internationally? Or is it biz as usual? Yes, Harper is overturned in Canada, the big shoulders of our continent. Good. And men held … [Read more...] about Has Any Candidate Noticed? The Investigative Storytellers Have Gone Missing…
Cartoon: Jeb and George
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: Jeb and George
POTUS Derangement Syndrome
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to a technical glitch, comments were closed on this post yesterday. So we're redating it for today in case readers wish to discuss the issue it raises.UPDATE: Wordpress is saying discussion is closed when yours truly has spent 20 minutes trying to reset it. So there is some kind of technical glitch. It is the style of TMV to offer comments under all of our … [Read more...] about POTUS Derangement Syndrome
Canada’s Trudeau Sweeps to Victory, Toppling Harper in Election
By Randall Palmer and Rod NickelMONTREAL/CALGARY (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal leader Justin Trudeau rode a late campaign surge to a stunning election victory on Monday, toppling Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives with a promise of change and returning a touch of glamor, youth and charisma to Ottawa.Canada's major television networks projected a majority for the … [Read more...] about Canada’s Trudeau Sweeps to Victory, Toppling Harper in Election