This is the last of three special Guest Voice posts on the present Wall Street economic meltdown by Mikkel Fishman, a TMV reader and frequent writer in our comments section who is also an author and computer scientist. Part I is HERE and Part II is HERE. This final part was written right before the House of Representatives defeated the bailout plan. The 2008 Economic Crisis: How To Protect Yourself by Mikkel...

What do the bailout, mega-money in politics sought and used by both parties and GOP Presidential candidate Senator John McCain’s dramatic actions this week have in common? In this Guest Voice post, Rosemary and Walter Brasch explain. Journalism professor and author Walter Brasch is an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club. Guest...

This is the second of three special Guest Voice posts on the present Wall Street economic meltdown by Mikkel Fishman, a TMV reader and frequent writer in our comments section who is also an author and computer scientist. The 2008 Economic Crisis: Consequences And Fix (Part I of III) by Mikkel Fishman In my previous post, I discussed what I believe is the root cause of this current mess on a very abstract and...

Democratic President candidate Sen. Barack Obama’s theme is the importance of change. But does his record show he really advocates change? Humorist Tom Purcell, in this Guest Voice, argues that it does not. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Change We Can Spare By Tom Purcell “Boy, I can’t wait for Obama to bring us the change we need.” “Change?...

This is the first of three special Guest Voice posts on the present Wall Street economic meltdown by Mikkel Fishman, a TMV reader and frequent writer in our comments section who is also an author and computer scientist. The 2008 Economic Crisis: The Cause (Part I of III) by Mikkel Fishman Now that we have moved from the Little Dutch Boy part of the crisis to fundamental strategy proposals, I would like to summarize...

This guest column is from Ned Lips, the second of his submissions we’ve published. See here for the first. As always, “Guest Voice” posts do not necessarily represent the opinions of TMV or its writers. —————— President Bush has called for dramatically increased powers for the Executive Branch/Treasury. Before we make that leap, perhaps we should evaluate who...

Is Sarah Palin-mania on the decline due to the Wall Street meltdown that thrust GOP Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain squarely back into the news spotlight?? Humorist Will Durst gives his take on McCain’s retaking center stage in this Guest Voice post. Old Piranha Pants by Will Durst Got a message for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Hey, lady. How ya doing? Me too. It’s going around. Listen, the couch...

In this Guest Interview, columnist Bill Steigerwald talks to MSNBC’s Erin Burnett about the current Wall Street meltdown and government bailouts. Greed Is Not Good: Interview with MSNBC’s Erin Burnett by Bill Steigerwald Erin Burnett of CNBC is not just another frequently appearing pretty TV face in the world of big-time business reporting. The anchor of CNBC’s “Street Signs” (2-3...

This guest column is from Ned Lips. Today, Mr. Lips is a St. Louis-based educator, entrepreneur, and business strategist. Previously, he worked for 12 years as an attorney. He was also one of several party-defiant voters interviewed for our recent feature on the Missouri bellwether. “Guest Voice” posts do not necessarily represent the opinions of TMV or its writers. —————— If...

This Guest Voice is by New York attorney Kip Zimmerman who read a post by Gloria Steinem that was much like the many other anti–Sarah Palin emails Democrats have been sending out. This is his reaction. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily represent the opinions of TMV or its writers. Gloria Steinem, The Democrats And Sarah Palin by Kip Zimmerman Way to go Gloria! Except, isn’t a bit late for feminism...

Has the campaign of Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama been caught momentarily flat-footed due to the nomination of Gov. Sarah Palin as GOP Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain’s running mate? Or is it going from stumble to stumble and ineffective response to ineffective response as it starts to implode? Conservative talk show host Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, argues...

To some Americans, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might be the names of candy or a hamburger. But they’re pivotal names — and now the federal government has taken them over. In this Guest Voice post, author Martha Randolph Carr looks at the economic realities out there. Taking The Pulse by Martha Randolph Carr This weekend the federal government took over the two mortgage giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie...

A lot is being written about Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, but in this Guest Voice post journalism professor and author Walter Brasch , an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club, looks at an aspect that hasn’t gotten much attention. Guest Voice post do not necessarily represent the opinion of TMV or its writers....

Is executive experience a serious issue in the campaign or is something politicians in both parties pull out when it’s in their best interest to try and use it against an opponent? What does recent political history show? Columnist Bill Steigerwald in this Guest Voice takes a look at it. Guest Voice columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or its writers. Executive Experience...

Talk show host Michael Reagan sees a lot of his father Ronald Reagan in GOP Vice Presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin and explains why in this Guest Voice. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Welcome Back, Dad by Michael Reagan I’ve been trying to convince my fellow conservatives that they have been wasting their time in a fruitless quest for a new Ronald Reagan...

Scandal-tinged former Presidential candidate John Edwards is charging speaking fees higher than ever — which inspires this Guest Voice by author Martha Randolph Carr. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect those of The Moderate Voice or its writers: Read My Lips By Martha Randolph Carr Former presidential candidate, John Edwards really knows how to make lemonade out of lemons. Doesn’t matter that...

Once upon a time, America’s TV broadcast networks covered conventions gavel-to-gavel. Not anymore. In this Guest Voice post, Rosemary and Walter Brasch, a journalism professor and author who is also an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club, look at what happened to change coverage and what it means. Networks And Conventions:...

This is a guest interview by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review columnist Bill Steigerwald with MSNBC conservative pundit Michelle Bernard looking at the Democratic convention, the upcoming GOP convention and Republican Presidential nominee-to-be John McCain: Michelle Bernard Looks For The Right Mccain by Bill Steigerwald MSNBC, which has tried to position itself as a liberal, albeit less-watched, counterbalance to...

Now that Democratic Sen. Barack Obama has selected Sen. Joe Biden to run with him as Vice President, the attention is turning to Republican Sen. John McCain and his pick. Much speculation has centered on former Gov. Mitt Romney. In this Guest Voice post, New York storyteller Saurabh Tak argues that Romney would be a poor choice and could be counterproductive. Guest Voice posts do not necessily reflect the opinion...

Campaign 2008 is yet another campaign in which the issue of who is a “real” American and who isn’t (or isn’t as much of an American) has surfaced. In this Guest Voice, post frequent TMV commenter and blogger Hunter Hatfield puts the issue under the microscope. Let’s Stop Playing The “Who’s Really American” Game by Hunter Hatfield We Americans appear to have a...

This is another Guest Voice by Joel S. Hirschhorn, who is highly critical of both major political parties and who advocates a constitutional convention. Should we save this post for use on election day? Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Bye Bye Barry by Joel S. Hirschhorn The final results are in on this historic November day. Despite the hundreds of millions...

This is a Guest Voice on the declining — some would flatly say failing — state of American newspapers by journalism professor and author Walter Brasch who is also an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club. Downsizing the News And Pretending to Increase Quality by Walter Brasch Executive management at the Allentown Morning...

This Guest Voice post is by CBS veteran newsman and anchor Bob Schieffer. In this excerpt from his new book, Bob Schieffer’s America, he looks at the issue of campaign reform and the realities facing those who seek it. From Bob Schieffer’s America by Bob Schieffer: Campaign 2004 cost nearly a billion dollars. In 2008, spending in just the presidential race alone will surpass that figure. Bill Clinton...

In this Guest Voice column, author Martha Randolph Carr looks at some of the recent criticism aimed at Democratic presumptive nominee Sen. Barack Obama and how “bridge-building” is being painted by some as a negative. The Popular Candidate By Martha Randolph Carr It has been a long time since we’ve had the possibility of a president who is well-received both at home and abroad. Eight years to...

This is a Guest Voice original-report post by journalism professor and author Walter Brasch who is also an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club. ‘Medaling’ With Free Speech at the Olympics by Walter Brasch President Bush sounded just like a liberal. Yes, you read that right. Bush. Liberal. Same sentence. ...