Almost hidden beneath the glowing talk of peace in President Obama's speech was a call for a "contiguous" Palestinian state. It's not the first time Obama has said this. What does he mean?
"The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, sha …
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LOS ANGELES – Long gone are the days when Marcia Brady's sweet smile and Winnie Cooper's brains and beauty were how television represented teen-age girls. According to a new study conducted by the Parents Television Council (PTC), Hollywood is shockingly obsessed with sex …
DAVID Beckham was inconsolable last night as he recovered from surgery in Finland - his World Cup dreams shattered. The England hero was operated on less than 24 hours after collapsing in agony playing for Italian giants AC Milan.
The discord between the United States and Israel over Jewish building in East Jerusalem deepened Tuesday with Israeli officials saying they would reject demands by Washington and expressing anger over the public upbraiding of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the Obama adminis …
Clearly making it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has very little to do with popularity.
"The American people are getting tired of this crap," Graham said of Axelrod's comments. "No way in the world is what they did in Massachusetts like what we're about to do in Washington."
Sitting in an airport, on his way home to Michigan, Rep. Bart Stupak, a pro-life Democrat, is chagrined. "They're ignoring me," he says, in a phone interview with National Review Online. "That's their strategy now.
Libya said on Wednesday it accepted the apology of a US official who had joked about Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's call for jihad against Switzerland and that normal ties would resume.
"Those aren't my numbers," Obama said to the rising applause of the estimated 1,300 in attendance. "They are the savings determined by the Congressional Budget Office, which is the nonpartisan, independent referee of Congress for what things cost."
"Rahm Emanuel is son of the devil's spawn, Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) said. "He is an individual who would sell his mother to get a vote. He would strap his children to the front end of a steam locomotive." I think they are both kinda kooky.
Gore wrote, "The heavy snowfalls this month have been used as fodder for ridicule by those who argue that global warming is a myth, yet scientists have long pointed out that warmer global temperatures have been increasing the rate of evaporation from the oceans, putting significa …
Thus quoth the Maven: "Bipartisanship is a two-way street. A bill can be bipartisan without bipartisan votes." I guess she was for bipartisanship before she was against it.
Already, outlines of consolidation are discernible. Several CNN stars contribute to "60 Minutes" on CBS.
Today, President Barack Obama had a tremendous opportunity to do what he apparently has been unable to do for more than one year now: explain to the American people what his health care proposal would do to benefit the widest range and number of people possible while avoiding ca …
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Climate Fraud: The godfather of climate hysteria is in hiding as another of his wild claims unravels — this one about global warming causing seas to swallow us up.
Something very good al ready has happened as a result of President Obama's strange entry into the health-care sweepstakes. Think of it as the death of a myth.
Advocates for men are calling for Senate Majority Leader Harrey Reid to apologize for suggesting that men are more likely than women to commit domestic violence, especially when they're out of work for long periods of time.
Elton John offers his opinions in the upcoming issue of PARADE Magazine, including his interpretation of Jesus' life and slamming Ronald Reagan.
I guess I don't have to explain why I'm black. This is not about the biological origin of my color, but about the origin of my political ideology, which many people, both online and off, black and white, seem to have an issue with.
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As we celebrate - our mourn, depending upon your perspective - the First 200 Days of President Obama, it's a good time to asses the mood of those who voted for him.
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Will I be reported to the White House for seeding this article? Texas Sen. John Cornyn, accusing the White House of compiling an "enemies list," has asked President Barack Obama to stop an effort to collect "fishy" information Americans see about a health care overhaul.
Following reports that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has been orchestrating an effort to intimidate members of Congress and Governors who raise legitimate concerns regarding the effectiveness of the stimulus, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Me …
Welcome back, my friends ... continuing our ongoing survey about great rock musicians, we come now to the Masters of the Mellotron, the Ticklers of the Ivory, the Knights of the Order of Ebony and Ivory ... the keyboard players. Who do you rank as the greatest of all-time?
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When Hugo Chávez makes a personal appeal to Washington for help, as he did 11 days ago, it raises serious questions about the signals that President Barack Obama is sending to the hemisphere's most dangerous dictator.
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Tom,
You are an inspiration of civility and passion. I've missed your input these last few days (not being able to keep up with various musicians); but, I hope you're saving up. You are a valued contributor and friend.
Best, Ellie— EllieP
Hi Tom......I've enjoyed reading your articles and comments. You seem to cover a broad range of subjects and you know the subjects you cover.
Keep up the good work!
I have much respect for you Tom and enjoy reading your comments on the Vine. Also your avatar is cool.
Man enough to use the word "bloviating". Top Notch!
"Hearing Janeane Garafalo critique the mental state of Conservatives is like hearing Gilligan give a critique of the USS Nimitz."
Very funny!!!
Thank you Tom, for regarding me as friend. I enjoy your column and was directed to it by one of my most trusted NV associates. I appreciate your perseverance regarding things that matter.
Tom your one of the first people I got to know on here. In what time I have been on NV I've come to greatly respect you. I see you as a compassionate,very caring person, with lots of honor and integrity. It's a great pleasure to call you my friend.
Dear Tom,
I haven't seen you on the Vine recently......I hope all is well with you an your family.
Have a Happy an Healthy New Year.
Cheers! .....The weather here for New Years is gonna be ....simply.....Marrvelous!
P.S.
BTW, I don't like your choice of candidates...
Heehee....
But what's new about that ?
Merry Christmas and have a Safe and Prosperous New Year!
— TBK
Thanks for the invite, Tom. Glad to know ya. :-)
--Mave
Tom-I appreciate your insights, and civility
Tom is a first-rate truth seeker and a kind hearted soul if ever I have stumbled across one. He has also been tagged with the 8. Let us please hear more of the Bombadil.
— TopJedi
Hey Tom! I enjoy reading you so much I've tagged you. See my article, 8 Random Facts About Me. Follow the rules!
Master of his table with a ready joke, and ready to stand firm for what he believes!
Tom is a great writing, an astute commenter, and can always find the best seeds. Thanks man!
Ho! Tom Bombadil, Tom Bombadildo!
By water, wood and hill, by an armadillo
by fire, sun and moon, by the heat and frost
Come, Tom Bombadil, or we'll now be toast.
Hey there, thanks for giving me a glimpse of hope for right-wingers around town.
I just wanted to get your thoughts, being a fellow conservative, on Fred Thompson entering the race of '08.
Great work, keep it up.
— Frashure
We may disagree--strongly!--but Tom's a good humored guy whom I can't help but like :)
Tom is a true Vine treasure. Wherever Tom goes, laughter and enlightenment are sure to follow.
Proud to have you on my friends list.
Tom is incredibly articulate, well-read, extremely courteous, and witty. His knowledge combined with his humor make me proud to call him a friend.
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