The August Day Mark Twain Met Donald Trump by Michael Winship How I spent my summer vacation -- part of it, at least. One weekend in August, my girlfriend Pat and I went upstate to visit my sister, also named Patricia, and while there took a field trip to Elmira, New York. We were on bit of a pilgrimage. Mark Twain, real name Samuel L. Clemens, is buried in Elmira and … [Read more...] about The August Day Mark Twain Met Donald Trump
Fiddling While Home Burns
Something wicked this way comes. NY Times Launches Its Jew-Tracker [Updated] Steven Hayward / Power Line The New York Times today offers up a table examining the Democratic (but not Republican) Senators and House members opposed to Obama's Iran agreement, noting whether they are Jewish and the proportion of Jewish constituents in their state or district ... Yeah. "Jew … [Read more...] about Fiddling While Home Burns
Flowers II
Once again I don't have much to say that others haven't already said so here are some more pictures. As I said here flowers themselves are works of art. This is an agnapathis or lily of the Nile: A sure sign of spring is when the crocus begin to peak through, sometimes through the snow cover. … [Read more...] about Flowers II
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Kim Davis
Kim Davis by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --GOP candidates fight for Kim Davis’ affection --What’s getting lost in the absurdity of Kim Davis and the Republican Party --Toobin: Kim Davis on wrong side of history --The single dumbest Kim Davis meme still making the rounds Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Kim Davis
(Final Breaking Update) Iran Nuclear Deal: The President ‘Clinches’ the Deal
The New York Times: Senate Democrats delivered a major victory to President Obama on Thursday when they blocked a Republican resolution to reject a six-nation nuclear accord with Iran, ensuring that the landmark deal will take effect without a veto showdown between Congress and the White House. . A procedural vote fell short of the number needed to break a Democratic … [Read more...] about (Final Breaking Update) Iran Nuclear Deal: The President ‘Clinches’ the Deal
Modern GOP Not Reagan’s Party
Ronald Reagan's party could easily win the 2016 presidential race if it were to show up, but it hasn't. The preceding statement reflects the thinking of plenty of Americans who proudly voted for President Reagan. In a commentary for the Guardian Liberty Voice, Lydia Bradbury writes the following. One might claim that the current GOP still stands for equality for … [Read more...] about Modern GOP Not Reagan’s Party
Bobby Jindal Blasts Donald Trump as “Substance-Free” and “Gift to the Democrats”
Bobby Jindal blasts Donald Trump: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is the latest Republican presidential candidate to go after Donald Trump and his "newfound" faith. He said Trump hasn't read the Bible because he's not in it. This comes after rival Ben Carson also questioned the frontrunner's so-called faith. Jindal said, Trump is "“dangerous,” “a narcissist,” “an egomaniac,” … [Read more...] about Bobby Jindal Blasts Donald Trump as “Substance-Free” and “Gift to the Democrats”
Politix Update: A Tale Of Mythos, Pathos & Dysfunctional Hero Worship
We like things in neat, easily recognizable packages. It's human nature. But it also has been the nature of the Republican Party to knuckle-drag so far to the right from the kind of conservatism espoused by the Great Conservative God himself a mere 30 years ago that it has become something akin to an alien life form. As it is, The Gipper wouldn't even be allowed to park cars … [Read more...] about Politix Update: A Tale Of Mythos, Pathos & Dysfunctional Hero Worship
POLL: Poll: Donald Trump surges to 32% support as he gains support among women
Bilionaire Donald Trump may be repeatedly unfire fire for comments he makes demeaning women, but it hasn't impacted his poll numbers. In fact, a new CNN/ORC Poll, finds him businessman him growing his support -- at 32% with major gains among women: Donald Trump has become the first Republican presidential candidate to top 30% support in the race for the Republican … [Read more...] about POLL: Poll: Donald Trump surges to 32% support as he gains support among women
Factcheck.org Debunks Clinton’s Claims In Recent Interviews About Email Scandal
After generally avoiding the press since announcing her candidacy, Hillary Clinton granted interviews over the past several days with the Associated Press, Andrea Mitchell of MSNBC News, and with David Muir of ABC News. My previous posts (here and here) noted that Clinton was continuing to be dishonest in these interviews. As has occurred throughout the coverage of this … [Read more...] about Factcheck.org Debunks Clinton’s Claims In Recent Interviews About Email Scandal
Manipulating The Market- High Speed Trading
For the last month or so, swings in the market of 500-600 points up and down on a daily basis have occurred on a number of occasions, frightening seasoned investors and money managers along with market novices. This degree of fluctuation and apparent instability is bad for the market as it drives fearful investors to take their money and run, and is also bad for the economy. … [Read more...] about Manipulating The Market- High Speed Trading
Largest sea- to- fresh water plant in U.S. coming on line
Largest sea- to- fresh water plant in U.S. coming on line by Donald H. Harrison CARLSBAD, California – Within a matter of months, most probably before the end of the 2015 calendar year, the San Diego County Water Authority will receive 50 million gallons of fresh water each day from the new $1 billion Carlsbad Desalination Plant and pipeline that was financed by Poseidon … [Read more...] about Largest sea- to- fresh water plant in U.S. coming on line
Clinton takes a hard line in endorsing Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON — Treating the Iran nuclear deal as a fait accompli, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday provided the most detailed account yet of the foreign policy goals she would pursue if elected president, one that offered little expectation of warmer relations with Iran. She threatened to reinstate sanctions unilaterally should Iran pursue a nuclear weapon and to… … [Read more...] about Clinton takes a hard line in endorsing Iran nuclear deal
Will US step up to Syrian refugee crisis challenge?
Will US step up to Syrian refugee crisis challenge? Europe's refugee crisis and the horrifying images seem to be imprinted into the American people's consciousness in a way that you do not often see. American citizens and politicians have begun to call for the US to do more. The White House response: We are looking into it. More specifically, the state department says it … [Read more...] about Will US step up to Syrian refugee crisis challenge?
Fox News’ Todd Starnes Flips Out About Kim Davis
If an obscure presidential candidate gets his way, then Todd Starnes could become White House Press Secretary. On his September 2nd show on Fox News Radio, Alan Colmes interviewed third-party presidential hopeful Darrell Trigg of the Christian Party of America, during which Trigg stated that his party wants to amend the U.S. Constitution to get rid of the "wall of separation … [Read more...] about Fox News’ Todd Starnes Flips Out About Kim Davis
Hillary Clinton Apologizes For Private Email But Still Needs To Explain Her Actions
After two recent interviews in which Hillary Clinton said she would not apologize for her use of a private server, Clinton has now apologized in an interview with ABC News. The problem for Clinton is that an apology given in the face of considerable criticism for failing to do so hardly reverses the damage done. Clinton has to say far more than that this was a mistake. She … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Apologizes For Private Email But Still Needs To Explain Her Actions
Flowers
Well we will try this again. The original post seems to have dropped after after the fix. Flowers themselves are works of art so it's easy to take pictures of them. … [Read more...] about Flowers
20 Paws Ranch Broccoli Pesto: A Different Twist On An Old Italian Recipe
Post-Labor Day September means different things to different people, but for us it's warm days of abundant sunshine, cool evenings, and a last few dips in the mountain spring-fed pool. And it's also time to harvest basil and make pesto. We've been using the recipe below for years, the major difference between it and traditional Italian pestos being the addition of … [Read more...] about 20 Paws Ranch Broccoli Pesto: A Different Twist On An Old Italian Recipe
Site maintenance today (9/9/15)
TMV will be down periodically this morning to correct lingering issues from a site security breach. We apologize for the inconvenience. … [Read more...] about Site maintenance today (9/9/15)
Two Major Denial of Service Attacks Aimed at The Moderate Voice (UPDATE)
If you look at TMV today, you won't see photos and graphics. There is work being done on the site after The Moderate Voice faced two major, intensive denial of service (DOS) attacks yesterday, which basically froze the site: writers got white screens on their dashboards, some got question marks inserted in their posts, and photos and graphics could not be inserted. This is … [Read more...] about Two Major Denial of Service Attacks Aimed at The Moderate Voice (UPDATE)