"I've never been a liberal in any way, shape, or form," so if progressives want a bigger reconciliation bill, "elect more liberals." --West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin responding to criticism of his refusal acccept a $3.5 million final tab for the reconcilation bill. According to a report, Manchin told Senate Majority Leader he had a $1.5 trillion limit this … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Senator Joe Manchin
Pelosi says “so far so good” on taking up infrastructure bill Thursday
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said plans were still on for a Thursday vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill that is part of President Joe Biden's legislative agenda. "So far, so good," Pelosi told reporters at a news briefing. (Reporting by Susan Cornwell and Doina Chiacu) … [Read more...] about Pelosi says “so far so good” on taking up infrastructure bill Thursday
‘Many Saints of Newark’ review: A master class for ‘Sopranos’ faithful
Published by The Detroit NewsFor fans of "The Sopranos," HBO's groundbreaking, violent, soulful crime saga that ushered in our current era of Prestige TV, "The Many Saints of Newark" will be as welcome as a heaping plate of gabagool. This '60s-set prequel to "The Sopranos" hurls viewers back into the New Jersey neighborhoods that gave rise to Tony Soprano, and digs deep into … [Read more...] about ‘Many Saints of Newark’ review: A master class for ‘Sopranos’ faithful
Please Donate to TMV: It is urgent going forward
The Moderate Voice needs your help. Now. TMV gets a little in ad revenue but -- as discussed before -- ad revenues are WAY down (for most weblogs, the bulk of which have vanished from several years ago due to shrinking ad revenue and Google's robot changing blog rankings in some cases virtually overnight). Donations big and small are greatly appreciated. You can donate … [Read more...] about Please Donate to TMV: It is urgent going forward
ARE DEMOCRATS GOING TO GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER OR WHAT?
Back when my kids were little and I was always schlepping them hither and yon, they’d squabble in the back seat at ever-increasing decibels until I would inevitably unleash my most fervent Dad-ism: “I don’t care who started it, just knock it off!” Well, Dad is even more pissed these days at the House and Senate Democrats. Do they somehow not understand that failing to … [Read more...] about ARE DEMOCRATS GOING TO GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER OR WHAT?
BIDEN AND THE ANGRY MOB (CARTOON)
Russia opens new criminal case against Kremlin critic Navalny, threatens more jail time
Published by ReutersBy Andrew Osborn and Polina Devitt MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia sharply escalated a campaign against jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Tuesday, opening a new criminal case against President Putin's fiercest domestic critic that could allow the authorities to hand him another decade in jail. In a case condemned by the West, Navalny, 45, is already serving … [Read more...] about Russia opens new criminal case against Kremlin critic Navalny, threatens more jail time
Democrats mobilize to extend government funding, avert shutdown
Published by ReutersBy David Morgan and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats in Congress on Wednesday mobilized to defuse one of several crises they face this week, saying they would vote to head off an imminent government shutdown before funding expires at midnight on Thursday. The Senate could vote on Wednesday or Thursday to fund the government through early … [Read more...] about Democrats mobilize to extend government funding, avert shutdown
YouTube blocks all anti-vaccine content
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) -YouTube will block all anti-vaccine content, moving beyond its ban on false information about the COVID vaccines to include content that contains misinformation about other approved vaccines, it said in a blog post on Wednesday. Examples of content that won't be allowed on YouTube include claims that the flu vaccine causes infertility … [Read more...] about YouTube blocks all anti-vaccine content
Antisemitism Is Wrong, Whether Coming from the Right or Left
by Joe Nalven We know right-wing antisemitism by shouts of “you will not replace us.” Left-wing antisemitism is carefully couched in criticism of Israel for “human rights violations.” Left-wing advocates deny antisemitism by citing free speech to criticize another nation; however, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s examples of antisemitism reveal this … [Read more...] about Antisemitism Is Wrong, Whether Coming from the Right or Left
DEMOCRATS PLAY THE PRICE IS RIGHT (CARTOON)
US generals say they recommended leaving 2,500 troops in Afghanistan
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Top US generals said Tuesday that they advised keeping American troops in Afghanistan to bolster the Afghan government and expressed concern that the Taliban has not severed ties with Al-Qaeda. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of US Central Command, said they had personally … [Read more...] about US generals say they recommended leaving 2,500 troops in Afghanistan
HYPOCRISY CEILING (Cartoon and Column)
If Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell can’t control the government, he’ll do everything within his power to destroy it. When this person threatens to shut down the government and force it to default on its debts, create a brand new recession, wipe out nearly 6 million jobs, and lift the nation’s unemployment rate to nearly nine percent, he is being a terrorist. … [Read more...] about HYPOCRISY CEILING (Cartoon and Column)
‘Cartoonish Level Corrupt’: As Dems Fight for Bold Agenda, Sinema to Fundraise With Its Corporate Opponents
"Sinema is setting her political future on fire," said one Democratic organizer. "If she doesn't change course drastically and soon, it will be too late." BY BRETT WILKINS Common Dreams U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema faced blistering rebuke Monday following reports that the right-wing Arizona Democrat will solicit large campaign contributions from corporate lobbyists staunchly … [Read more...] about ‘Cartoonish Level Corrupt’: As Dems Fight for Bold Agenda, Sinema to Fundraise With Its Corporate Opponents
Germans have voted to replace Angela Merkel – here are 7 ways to understand the results so fa
Martin Meissner/AP/AAP Matt Fitzpatrick, Flinders University On Sunday, Germans went to the polls to decide who will succeed retiring Angela Merkel as chancellor. Read more: From 'Mädchen' to 'Mutti': as Angela Merkel departs, she leaves a great legacy of leadership With a very close result as counting … [Read more...] about Germans have voted to replace Angela Merkel – here are 7 ways to understand the results so fa
Defusing the Debt Ceiling Bomb (Cartoon)
Republicans nix advancing debt ceiling, government funding measure
Published by ReutersBy Richard Cowan and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A sharply divided U.S. Senate failed on Monday to advance a measure to suspend the federal debt ceiling and avoid a partial government shutdown, as Republican lawmakers denied the bill the votes necessary to move forward. The legislation by President Joe Biden's Democrats was aimed at beating two … [Read more...] about Republicans nix advancing debt ceiling, government funding measure
The Need For Biden-Nomics
The first 100 days of the Biden presidency are long gone. Vaccine distribution is well underway, despite the rise of the Delta variant. President Biden must now analyze his agenda for the next phase of the pandemic, and the remainder of his presidency. The first 100 days agenda is just a gimmick. What really matters are the first 365 days, but even that window is now more than … [Read more...] about The Need For Biden-Nomics
TRUMP’S RECOUNT DISASTER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Every time dumbass Donald Trump tries to steal the election, all he does is add more evidence and validation that he lost and Joe Biden won. Donald Trump lost over 60 court cases trying to overturn the election. He lost each time he bullied state officials to overturn the election. He lost actual recounts and audits in multiple states. He lost when he tried to overturn the … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S RECOUNT DISASTER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Haitian migrants at the border: An asylum law scholar explains how US skirts its legal and moral duties
U.S. envoy resigned over “inhumane” treatment of Haitian migrants. AP Photo/Felix Marquez Karen Musalo, University of California, Hastings The U.S.’s top envoy to Haiti resigned abruptly on Sept. 22, 2021, over the Biden administration’s “inhumane” treatment of Haitian migrants crossing the border via Mexico into Texas. The resignation came amid … [Read more...] about Haitian migrants at the border: An asylum law scholar explains how US skirts its legal and moral duties