Gregg Gllis, better known to fans by his stage name, Girl Talk, released his fifth album, All Day, last month. The album is composed of 373 overlapping samples of other artists' songs. Fair use? Or copyright infringement? In 2008 the NYTimes famously called Gillis, a 29-year-old Pittsburgh native and former Case Western Reserve University biomedical engineering student, … [Read more...] about Girl Talk’s Gregg Gillis on Getting Sued
Teacher Has 13 Year Old Arrested for Using Permanent Marker
We'll just post this one and let people comment in comments on THIS: A 13-year-old boy was arrested Friday for using a permanent marker while in class at his Oklahoma City middle school, a violation of an obscure city ordinance. According to an Oklahoma City Police Department report, the boy was spotted “in possession of a permanent marker” by Roosevelt Middle School … [Read more...] about Teacher Has 13 Year Old Arrested for Using Permanent Marker
NORAD Is Tracking Santa
One of the most interesting and exciting assignments during my U.S. Air Force career was my tour of duty at the North American Aerospace Defense (NORAD) complex some 1,400 feet beneath granite Cheyenne Mountain, south of Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the height of the Cold War. I still remember walking or busing through the long tunnel, entering the “vault,” then waiting … [Read more...] about NORAD Is Tracking Santa
We Are Not Scrooges! (Guest Voice)
We Are Not Scrooges! by Tina Dupuy Ever been stuck in holiday traffic fighting to be stuck in a holiday cashier’s line so you can purchase low-price presents on your high-balance Visa listening to high-volume holiday music and think, “Why am I doing this to myself?! I don’t even really LIKE Christmas. It’s just a scheme to get me to gain more weight AND gain more … [Read more...] about We Are Not Scrooges! (Guest Voice)
Middle-of-the-Road GOP Revolt
Sanity has thrown a Hail-Mary pass to close out the year with a surprise upset in the lame-duck Congress, and the heroes are moderate Republicans who sat on the Washington bench all year during the Tea Party rout of all reason. From DADT repeal to the START treaty and a food-safety bill to medical care for 9/11 responders, barriers come down as traditional GOP lawmakers … [Read more...] about Middle-of-the-Road GOP Revolt
The Pride of “Obama’s Orphans”
WASHINGTON -- At the beginning of 2009, the choice before Democrats who controlled the 111th Congress was whether they would enact historic legislation, even at the risk of their majority, or whether they would play it safe. They gave the safe option a pass, with two results: This will go down as the most productive Congress since the 89th, which was even more … [Read more...] about The Pride of “Obama’s Orphans”
And Now a Little Vaudeville to Start Your Day
During the depression, the zippy vaudeville style acts and songs raised peoples' spirits. So what could be more fitting in this lousy economy than to offer TMV readers a little bit of vaudeville (filmed before my time). Stick with the whole song: … [Read more...] about And Now a Little Vaudeville to Start Your Day
Alaska Supreme Court Rules Against Miller
The last Senate election of 2010 is over as the Alaska Supreme Court has ruled against Joe Miller's challenge to the election of Lisa Murkowski. … [Read more...] about Alaska Supreme Court Rules Against Miller
Passage of 9/11 First Responders’ Bill Is a Victory for Tom Coburn
Sen. Coburn is the one who was threatening to put a hold on the bill so it could not come to a vote. So how does the Senate's passage of the bill become a win for Coburn? Here's how: … [Read more...] about Passage of 9/11 First Responders’ Bill Is a Victory for Tom Coburn
Harry Reid Keeps a Promise to Lt. Dan Choi
A West Point graduation ring that a discharged gay member of the military gave to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Reid's promise to the young man about giving it back once Don't Ask Don't Tell was repealed. And give it back he did: … [Read more...] about Harry Reid Keeps a Promise to Lt. Dan Choi
Muppet of The Bells
Merry Christmas folks ! … [Read more...] about Muppet of The Bells
There’s More Than One Way To Skin a Duck*
Why has Congress gotten so much done over the lame duck session? Well, first, because Republicans decided to stop blocking everything and start cooperating (not all or even most Republicans, of course, but more than zero, which is enough in most cases -- especially in the Senate, where many a threatened filibuster could have been ended if just the handful of moderate … [Read more...] about There’s More Than One Way To Skin a Duck*
House & Senate Pass 9/11 Health Bill, Senate Ratifies START Treaty
Jon Stewart is being given credit for breathing new life into the James Zadroga 9/11 Health Bill. This afternoon the Senate passed it unanimously. Then they passed the START treaty. LATimes: The Senate ratified the strategic nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia on Wednesday, fulfilling President Obama's major foreign policy goal for the lame-duck … [Read more...] about House & Senate Pass 9/11 Health Bill, Senate Ratifies START Treaty
For Some, This Lame Duck Congress Is Fit To Fly
America's love/hate relationship with its elected leaders in all levels of government is not based so much on mistrust as the perception of what have you done for me lately. For the wide swath of Americans who simply want Congress to do its job, pass laws and solve problems, this lame duck session of the 110th Congress falls right into your wheelhouse. In a matter of a … [Read more...] about For Some, This Lame Duck Congress Is Fit To Fly
John McCain Tries to Strike Again
More opposition from John McCain -- and this one is truly a stunner. It's breathtakingly shocking to watch someone destroy their own image and legacy...and credibility. History will not treat him well when they factor in this chapter in his life. Why is this happening? There are increasingly reports quoting people who feel that..YES...what I have noted is true. McCain comes … [Read more...] about John McCain Tries to Strike Again
Author Of Pedophilia How-To Guide In Florida Jail
Phillip Ray Greaves II was arrested in Colorado on Monday on charges out of Florida. He has since been transported to Polk County, Florida where he awaits an initial court appearance this afternoon on charges of violating Florida’s obscenity laws, a third degree felony. Greaves is the author of a self published how-to book on pedophilia. For reasons I hope readers will … [Read more...] about Author Of Pedophilia How-To Guide In Florida Jail
Barney Frank Versus a CNS Reporter On Repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (VIDEO)
Rep. Barney Frank had an interesting discussion with a CNS reporter about the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell: not your typical cable name calling demonization fest but dramatic and thought provoking: h/T Crooks & Liars … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Versus a CNS Reporter On Repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (VIDEO)
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
From the number of comments I can tell that many of our readers are busy getting ready for the holidays, are already traveling to spend them with their loved ones or just skipping the politics and the debate during this joyous season. Before I lose them all, I just want to wish both my colleagues on The Moderate Voice and our readers and their loved ones a very Merry … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
For Politicial Junkies Who Want to Sing Christmas Songs
Sing Christmas tunes about politics HERE. … [Read more...] about For Politicial Junkies Who Want to Sing Christmas Songs
CNN Poll: Public Approves of Obama’s Handling of Lame Duck Congress Issues
CNN reports that a new poll shows that public opinion indicates that when it comes to the lame duck Congress, Barack Obama and Republicans "it looks like President Barack Obama is that winner, and his strategy of cooperating with congressional Republican leaders may be the key to his success." Another poll (below) gives further evidence of that. CNN reports: A … [Read more...] about CNN Poll: Public Approves of Obama’s Handling of Lame Duck Congress Issues