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Debate Do-Over: Biden Backs His Sidekick
Did Sundance ever bail out on Butch Cassidy? Not on your tintype, the President’s loyal sidekick is ready to draw down on Romney and Paul Ryan to undo some of this week’s debate damage. On the campaign trail, the VP aims the kind of zingers Obama eschewed in confronting the ever-changeable Romney: “Last night we found out he doesn’t have a $5 trillion tax cut. I guess he … [Read more...] about Debate Do-Over: Biden Backs His Sidekick
India’s Top Court Orders Toilets for Every School
India's top court orders toilets for every school (via AFP) India's Supreme Court has ordered that schools nationwide must be provided with toilets and drinking water within six months, calling it part of children's right to an education. The court said in the judgement seen by AFP on Saturday that research showed wherever toilet facilities are inadequate,… … [Read more...] about India’s Top Court Orders Toilets for Every School
The Audacity of Mendacity (Guest Voice)
The Audacity of Mendacity Raging Moderate, by Will Durst A surprisingly large segment of America tuned into the first presidential debate, but for some odd reason, President Obama did not appear among them. Who was in charge of his debate prep, Clint Eastwood? Even an empty chair would have provided a sturdier obstinacy. The Committee to Re- Elect the President will … [Read more...] about The Audacity of Mendacity (Guest Voice)
Mitt Gets His Stuff Together (Cartoon)
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Good Jobs Number Electrifies Obama Campaign
Good jobs number electrifies Obama campaign (via AFP) A relieved Barack Obama basked Saturday in shock good news as unemployment dipped below eight percent to the lowest point of his presidency, stealing headlines from Mitt Romney's thumping debate win. Unexpected data showing the jobless rate fell to 7.8 percent electrified Obama's re-election campaign… … [Read more...] about Good Jobs Number Electrifies Obama Campaign
Site Maintenance Tonight 10-05-2012
Starting at 9pm ET/6pm PT, The Moderate Voice will be undergoing significant behind the scenes upgrading and optimization. TMV is growing and has outgrown it's current platform. So it's high-time for some turbocharging. We anticipate this to take roughly 3 hours. During that 3 hour period, you may see the following: 1. A slightly older version of the site without … [Read more...] about Site Maintenance Tonight 10-05-2012
Substance, sizzle and television
What is the goal of the televised political presidential "debate"? I put the word in quotations for a reason. This made-for-TV event, wrenched away from the League of Women Voters (a non-partisan organization devoted to civic education) and handed over to an organization run by the Democratic and Republican parties, bears little resemblance to formal debates, which center … [Read more...] about Substance, sizzle and television
You Can Wonder About The Unemployment Numbers Without Being Partisan
While I am not going to take the conspiracy route I do think it is reasonable to wonder about the seeming disconnect in the employment figures today Every month the government does two surveys, one where they ask employers how many people they hired and one where they ask households who is working (it is this latter number they use to calculate the unemployment rate) As … [Read more...] about You Can Wonder About The Unemployment Numbers Without Being Partisan
Bomb Iran – Don’t Do It
Bomb Iran? Ex Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says don't do it. Painting a picture of internal political dysfunction in a dangerous world, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Wednesday night that a U.S. or Israeli attack on Iran would have disastrous consequences. Neither the United States nor Israel is capable of wiping out Iran's nuclear capability, he said, … [Read more...] about Bomb Iran – Don’t Do It
Remembering Steve
On the Apple homepage this morning, a remembrance Steve of Jobs' passing one year ago, on October 5, 2011, from Apple CEO Tim Cook: Steve’s passing one year ago today was a sad and difficult time for all of us. I hope that today everyone will re?ect on his extraordinary life and the many ways he made the world a better place. One of the greatest gifts Steve gave to the … [Read more...] about Remembering Steve
How Romney “Won” the First Debate
I want to clarify something. I was angry the other night. Mitt spent the better part of the debate lying, and you could see in his eyes how hard he was trying, and I even saw signs of rage and desperation, and the president, while pointing out some of those lies and misrepresentations, never really found his stride. And then there was the post-debate commentary, which was … [Read more...] about How Romney “Won” the First Debate
James Bond Plus 50
After a few days of debate politics I thought it would be nice to take a lighter note for a while. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Dr. No, the first James Bond movie (well I know some would debate that but most pretty much accept Dr. No as the first). Here are a few Bond videos to enjoy, please chime in with your own personal favorite memories. Also if … [Read more...] about James Bond Plus 50
New Jobs Report: Unemployment Below 8% For First Time in Four Years (UPDATED 2)
The new jobs report is out and its the best in four years: unemployment has now dropped to 7.8 percent: The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years. The rate fell because more people found work, a trend that could impact the presidential election. The Labor Department says employers added … [Read more...] about New Jobs Report: Unemployment Below 8% For First Time in Four Years (UPDATED 2)
Mitt Romney and Spain: Is Ours a Failing Brand? (El Pais, Spain)
In the presidential debate on Wednesday, it looks like Mitt Romney struck a nerve when he cited Spain as an example that America shouldn't follow. For Spain's El Pais, columnist Antonio Estella wonders aloud about why Romney would cite Spain as a nation in which government takes up too much of the nation's output. Pointing out that there are other countries, like Sweden, … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney and Spain: Is Ours a Failing Brand? (El Pais, Spain)
US Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.8 Percent in September, 114K Jobs Added
US Jobless Rate: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the unemployment rate decreased to 7.8 percent in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 114,000. Employment increased in health care and in transportation and warehousing but changed little in most other major industries. The unemployment rate in the black community ticks down to 13.4 … [Read more...] about US Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.8 Percent in September, 114K Jobs Added
The Name’s Bond, James Bond: 007 Marks 50 years
The name's Bond, James Bond: 007 marks 50 years (via AFP) James Bond fans on Friday celebrated 50 years of the suave British spy's adventures on the silver screen with a day of 007-themed events around the world. Bond appeared in a film for the first time in the now classic "Dr. No", released on October 5, 1962, introducing himself with the immortal line "… … [Read more...] about The Name’s Bond, James Bond: 007 Marks 50 years
Comeback Path for Obama’s Smarts
I feel like Holly Hunter today. I wonder if Barack Obama does, too. As a know-it-all in “Broadcast News,” Hunter is accused, “It must be nice to always feel you’re the smartest person in the room.” With a stricken look, she answers, “No, it’s awful.” Looking back, pre-debate qualms about the President’s performance make me feel bad, not prescient. Too much is at stake for … [Read more...] about Comeback Path for Obama’s Smarts
I Come From the Hardworking Worthless 47%: “The Million Mile March… Continuing As We Speak”
THE MILLION MILE MARCH... CONTINUING AS WE SPEAK Whenever i read pop opinion about “the baby boomers,” even though i came to earth in the first flash of the largest boom ever known to mankind-- not the fools who say 'oh so many babies born from men home from war' (they never mention the poignant drive to try to make life after having seen/made such … [Read more...] about I Come From the Hardworking Worthless 47%: “The Million Mile March… Continuing As We Speak”
Chutzpah, thy name is Romney
Mitt Romney is repudiating his 47 percent speech. I said something that was just completely wrong. He's not apologizing. Nope. I simply misspoke, Romney told Hannity on Fox News. Well, clearly in a campaign with hundreds if not thousands of speeches and question and answer sessions, now and then, you are going to say something that doesn’t come out … [Read more...] about Chutzpah, thy name is Romney