Our periodic linkfest to introduce readers to a WIDE VARIETY of views from all over the ‘Sphere. We do NOT restrict mentioned links to one viewpoint — and views do not necessary reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice.
Is Global Warming A Factor In Hurricanes? Some suggest it isn’t and some want them fired.
What’s REALLY Going On With George Bush, The GOP And Gay Marriage? John Cole has some ideas. So does Da Weatha Man Journalist. Meanwhile, Classical Values offers some other perspectives.
Rethinking The FBI Raid On A Lawmaker’s Office: Dean Esmay was at first highly critical of Congressional criticism of the FBI but is rethinking the issue.
Are The Democrats Missing A Hot Issue For 2006? Here’s an argument that they are and could determine the debate agenda.
Is The Media Downplaying The Fact That The Aspiring Canadian Terrorists Were Muslim? Some on both sides think so.
GOOD NEWS ON THE ENERGY FRONT: Ethanol production is really booming. TMV can remember WAY BACK when there was talk about how Ethanol was going to be the wave of the future. It proved — until now — to be just that. More talk about great things to come that never got here. Now we have no choice. And it’s seemingly coming…
Garage Chemistry Used To Be Fun And Actually Glamorous but now it can get you a raid or visit from government agents.
The Swift Boat Controversy Continues on both sides (just visit blogs on the right and left and Google it). Here’s one perspective from the lively progressive blog Crooks And Liars on why it matters.
Publishing For A Niche Audience Can Be Successful: Really..
A Famous Friend Visits Israel: Definitely famous…definitely a friend.
China And The Internet: It looks like China banned Google again.
Did Gawkier Cross The Line? Did a recent post show bigotry?
We Mentioned The BBC Starting Up 24 Hour News but its history also has some less illustrious moments such as this. (But, then, we — and we’re sure you — have had our own less illustrious moments, too..)
Barry Bonds: Should everyone just leave him alone?
Having Fun In College Dept: Yes, Virginia, (or whatever the hell your name is) some students are doing Global Warming Beach Parties to show just how silly the idea of Global Warming is. Oh.
Some Say Bush Has Been In A Bubble, others say that has changed but others aren’t so sure.
The Estate Tax AKA The Death Tax: A windfall for the rich or vital? One view is HERE.
Texas Hunkers Down Against Illegal Immigration and its tools include electric eyes…and the public’s eyes..
What’s The Difference Between A Liberal Hawk And A Neocon? You can start your consideration of that question HERE.
Has A Serious Courting For The Black Vote Begun? We link, you decide…
Why, Oh, Why Is Everyone Dumping On The Deparment Of Homeland Security? They’re merely thinking outside the box.
Some Want The Rotary Phone Back and here’s why.
The SAD END of The Naked Guy
Joe Gandelman is a former fulltime journalist who freelanced in India, Spain, Bangladesh and Cypress writing for publications such as the Christian Science Monitor and Newsweek. He also did radio reports from Madrid for NPR’s All Things Considered. He has worked on two U.S. newspapers and quit the news biz in 1990 to go into entertainment. He also has written for The Week and several online publications, did a column for Cagle Cartoons Syndicate and has appeared on CNN.