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 Reid's promise to the young man about giving it back once Don't Ask Don't Tell was repealed.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
UPDATED: DADT Repeal Signing Video
From the transcript: I am proud to sign a law that will bring an end to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” (Applause.) It is a law -- this law I’m about to sign will strengthen our national security and uphold the ideals that our fighting men and women risk their lives to defend. No longer will our country be denied the service of thousands of patriotic Americans who were forced to … [Read more...] about UPDATED: DADT Repeal Signing Video
Quote of the Day: The Rise of the Petulant Party
The Washington Post's Dana Milbank nails a divide now emerging in the Republican party -- one that isn't necessarily moderates versus liberals or Palin-faction versus non-Palin faction. It's more profound: The lame-duck session of Congress has introduced Americans to the three-party system of government: the Democratic Party, the Republican Party and the Petulant … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: The Rise of the Petulant Party
The Perfect Song for those Who Must Follow Today’s Politics?
Politics used to be fun to cover. But a lot of people now note it has gotten so angry, so rage filled and so painful to cover. In fact, you might argue that this is the perfect song for those who follow politics: … [Read more...] about The Perfect Song for those Who Must Follow Today’s Politics?
Some Special Christmas Songs 4 U
An at-his-peak Elvis Presley doing "Blue Christmas" in his famous 1968 Comeback Special: And one of the most familiar and wonderful pieces played around Xmas: And an older Brenda Lee singing her Xmas hit: And this famous one from Spike Jones (WARNING IT COMES ON LOUD) AND for the heck of it a non-Christmas bit..one of my favorites from the Jack Benny Show, … [Read more...] about Some Special Christmas Songs 4 U
A Politics of Disgust? Or Humanity?
In light of the dialogue surrounding the repeal of DADT and a day after pointing to David Bahati, Ugandan homophobia and American evangelicals, a review of Martha Nussbaum's From Disgust to Humanity: Sexual Orientation and Constitutional Law (Inalienable Rights), by Dahlia Lithwick in Slate from last spring: Nussbaum...explains that much of the political rhetoric around … [Read more...] about A Politics of Disgust? Or Humanity?
CNN Poll: 73% of Americans Favor START Treaty
A new CNN Poll finds that 73 percent of American favor the START Treaty -- once again undescoring how those GOPers who have been trying to stop the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Start and the START treaty are truly out of America's mainstream: As the Senate nears a crucial vote over a new nuclear arms treaty with Russia, according to a new national poll nearly three-quarters … [Read more...] about CNN Poll: 73% of Americans Favor START Treaty