The nation today is in the midst of two crisis- the Covid 19 epidemic and the Black Lives Matter demonstrations due to police brutality and the death of George Floyd. Both of these problems have spiraled out of control due to ineffective leadership resulting from uninformed voters. For democracy to function properly, voters must be knowledgeable about the candidates running for … [Read more...] about Uninformed Voters, BLM and the Covid 19 Pandemic
Why Say Goodbye When You Don’t Have to Say Hello?
President John F. Kennedy once observed, “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” Stress begins in the brain, in the way we think about our life. We are experts in creating our own stress. We aren’t expert in preventing, reversing or treating our own creation. This emotional education column may turn that around for you. Who isn’t an expert these days when … [Read more...] about Why Say Goodbye When You Don’t Have to Say Hello?
FUN WITH ILLITERATE RACISTS (Cartoons, Column and Video)
Racists don’t like it when racism is pointed out. They don’t like being told racism is a problem. They don’t like being told it’s something we need to work on. Racists want to believe everything is fine and no pun intended honky dory. I once had a racist tell me that racism had been eradicated in the business world because Herman Cain was an executive for Godfather’s Pizza. … [Read more...] about FUN WITH ILLITERATE RACISTS (Cartoons, Column and Video)
Retro horror! Beast From Haunted Cave
Review by Steve D. Stones Retromedia Entertainment has put out a beautiful Blu-Ray print of Beast From Haunted Cave (1959) on a double-bill with The Wasp Woman (1959). Both films were produced by director Roger Corman's fledgling company – Film Group. The Blu-Ray of both films also includes additional scenes added to both films to pad out the length for television … [Read more...] about Retro horror! Beast From Haunted Cave
Wild in the Streets
Ah, a poll! Just the thing for a news story when you don't have any news to report: Mark Murray / NBC News: Poll: 80 percent of voters say things are out of control in the U.S. — WASHINGTON — Eight out of 10 voters believe that things are out of control in the United States, with majorities still concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, pessimistic about the economy … [Read more...] about Wild in the Streets
The Political Fallout of Trump’s Mishandling of the George Floyd Tragedy
Several articles and videos have been posted recently at The Moderate Voice to convey conservative and Republican views. We published lengthy excerpts of a New York Times Op-Ed by GOP senator Tom Cotton where he expressed his views on the “orgy of violence” and “anarchy” our cities and our country have been plunged into in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder and the … [Read more...] about The Political Fallout of Trump’s Mishandling of the George Floyd Tragedy
White supremacist militia camp in Russia trains Germans, Swedes
German neo-Nazis have been travelling to Russia for weapons and martial arts training from a white supremacist organization, German news magazine Focus has reported.Members from two neo-Nazi groups – the National Democratic Party and the Third Path – have been making their way to the training camp, known as Partizan, just outside St. Petersburg for training in paramilitary … [Read more...] about White supremacist militia camp in Russia trains Germans, Swedes
Colin Powell: Trump drifted from constitution, lies and I’ll vote for Biden
Washington (AFP) - Colin Powell, who served as America's top military officer and top diplomat under Republican presidents, said Sunday he will vote for Democrat Joe Biden, accusing Donald Trump of drifting from the US constitution.In a scathing indictment of Trump on CNN, Powell denounced the US president as a danger to democracy whose lies and insults have diminished America … [Read more...] about Colin Powell: Trump drifted from constitution, lies and I’ll vote for Biden
Budget Woes of the States
In a 06 June 2020 editorial titled California lawmakers need federal bailout to plug budget holes, the San Francisco Chronicle editorial board states the following: "California’s Legislature now has a pandemic-battered budget plan: Pray, wait and hope for the best. More seriously, Democratic leaders want to postpone the pain carried in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed spending … [Read more...] about Budget Woes of the States
Trump’s use of religion follows playbook of authoritarian-leaning leaders the world over
Donald Trump poses with Bible at a moment of national crisis. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Laura R. Olson, Clemson University It was a striking moment: Donald Trump, Bible in hand, posing for photos in an apparent moment of political theater made possible by the dispersal of protesters through the use of tear gas. The president’s visit … [Read more...] about Trump’s use of religion follows playbook of authoritarian-leaning leaders the world over
“End Trump’s American Carnage”: Ad by Republican Voters Against Trump
An ad released a few days ago, "End Trump's American Carnage," by the group Republican Voters Against Trump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPC43SK3eR0 … [Read more...] about “End Trump’s American Carnage”: Ad by Republican Voters Against Trump
Balance: A Republican View of the George Floyd Protests
It has been mentioned – perhaps rightly so – that The Moderate Voice does not provide a balanced view of political issues. Joe Gandelman has been posting political views of a group of Republican and Independent men and women whose mission is to hold “accountable those who would violate their oaths to the Constitution and would put others before Americans,” The Lincoln … [Read more...] about Balance: A Republican View of the George Floyd Protests
Las Vegas casinos reopen after months of virus lockdown
Las Vegas casinos threw open their doors Thursday after 11 weeks closed due to coronavirus, with downtown roulette wheels and slot machines whirring to life minutes after midnight.Large crowds flocked immediately to casinos such as The D, which had flown in gamblers from across the country on hundreds of free flights to boost the occasion."We're fired up... You can see the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas casinos reopen after months of virus lockdown
All lives matter is nonsense (Cartoon and Column)
A familiar retort to the suggestion that Black Lives Matter is that, in fact, All Lives Matter! Sit down the aunt I avoid at Thanksgiving, nobody said they didn’t. The difference between Black lives and all lives is that systemic racism isn’t putting all lives at risk. Stop trying to call the fire department when your house isn’t burning.As a middle-aged white man, I am perhaps … [Read more...] about All lives matter is nonsense (Cartoon and Column)
Trump touts improved jobs report saying hopefully George Floyd is ‘Looking Down Right Now, Saying This is a Great Thing’
Donald Trump held a press conference called to hail the May jobs report which found unemployment fell to 13.3%, as the economy gained 2.5 million jobs. And then he sandbagged his own message with a quote that is already drawing outrage on Twitter. You have to wonder if (1) Trump's male and female political advisors actually wear wigs since they tore all their hair out trying … [Read more...] about Trump touts improved jobs report saying hopefully George Floyd is ‘Looking Down Right Now, Saying This is a Great Thing’
“Our House”: a political ad about Trump’s White House wall (VIDEO)
Meidas Touch has released a new political ad about Trump's White House wall. It features a Republican guest star of sorts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X90Y7gOwNg … [Read more...] about “Our House”: a political ad about Trump’s White House wall (VIDEO)
Democracy (still) on the Edge: An Analysis of Brazil’s Political Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
This is a guest post from Matthew B. Flynn, André Pereira Neto, and Letícia Barbosa. Matthew B. Flynn is an Associate Professor of International Studies and Sociology at Georgia Southern University. His work focuses on pharmaceutical policies in Brazil, the immigration detention complex throughout the world, and the intersections between globalization and global … [Read more...] about Democracy (still) on the Edge: An Analysis of Brazil’s Political Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
Donald Trump is the worst case scenario
Donald Trump is not responsible for America’s racial politics, at least not completely. Racial injustice is America’s original sin and you can’t pin that on the current president. That being said, it’s hard to imagine anyone more ill-equipped to handle the current state of unrest. Ill-equipped may not even be the right term to use. He is completely unequipped to deal with the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is the worst case scenario
“War Zone”: The Lincoln Project’s latest anti-Trump ad (VIDEO)
Here's the latest video released by The Lincoln Project, a group stated by prominent Republicans who oppose Donald Trump. It deals with the demonstrations, looting and Trump's reaction to them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5FvBtu3gB4 … [Read more...] about “War Zone”: The Lincoln Project’s latest anti-Trump ad (VIDEO)
ANOTHER ANTIFA TERRORIST (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Last Sunday, Donald Trump tweeted, “The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization.” Trump’s tweet is more catnip for his base than policy. In fact, it’s not a policy because there is no real Antifa. Conservatives love to say “antifa.” They don’t know what it means but they love it. They group all left-wing protesters in with Antifa … [Read more...] about ANOTHER ANTIFA TERRORIST (Cartoon, Column and Video)