I have had the privilege of writing at The Moderate Voice for about two-and-a-half years. Looking back at what I have written, a few things become apparent. First, it is incredible how much can happen in such a relatively short period of time. Second, it is interesting how some things never change or take an awful long time to do so. Third, it is humbling---perhaps … [Read more...] about Whatever Happened To….? (Part I)
Paul Krugman Channeling Glenn Beck?
When Paul Krugman sounds like Glenn Beck, you know the country is in trouble. Bad trouble. In today's New York Times Krugman's "Let There Be Blood" column keyed off a remark by Alan Simpson, one of the chairs of the bipartisan presidential commission established to formulate ways to address the national debt. Simpson's remark referred to an upcoming vote next April on raising … [Read more...] about Paul Krugman Channeling Glenn Beck?
Missing JFK More Than Ever
He has been gone now longer than he lived. On this day 47 years ago, John F. Kennedy was killed at 44, and November 22nd has been a heartsick day ever since for those who remember. What we feel this year is more than nostalgia. We miss a president who, after averting nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis, felt the urgency to control those weapons by signing the first … [Read more...] about Missing JFK More Than Ever
TSA Games
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Calling the Bluff on Deficits
WASHINGTON -- Ronald Reagan (bless his sense of humor) loved to say that the problem with his administration was that the right hand didn't know what the far right hand was doing. Something of that sort is happening among conservatives on the supposed urgency of closing the federal budget deficit. On the near right is the preliminary proposal of the co-chairs … [Read more...] about Calling the Bluff on Deficits
Quote of the Day on Hack Cable News Climate: Jimmy Carter on Fox News, MSNBC and CNN
Our political Quote of the Day comes from former President Jimmy Carter, who comments on ideological, partisan news shows and CNN: Speaking on CNN’s "Reliable Sources" Sunday, the former Democratic president took aim at the cable news channel climate, often a target for President Obama as well who says he tries to avoid the cable chatter. “The talk shows with Glenn Beck … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day on Hack Cable News Climate: Jimmy Carter on Fox News, MSNBC and CNN
Hillary Clinton: Republicans Should Put Aside Politics and Ratify START
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called on Republicans to ratify the START treaty with Russia, saying its in the interest of the United States and its allies. Watch: The problem: all the trending we are seeing as we move further into the 21st century is towards a premium being placed on partisanship and ideology. Power politics seems the paramount goal. While some … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton: Republicans Should Put Aside Politics and Ratify START
Great Minds Think Alike on Sarah Palin
I've said here repeatedly in posts that those who insist Sarah Palin can't get the Republican nomination on 2012 are deluding themselves because the conventional wisdom is often wrong. I also contend that, yes, she most assuredly can be elected given certain circumstances. Now read Frank Rich HERE. And read other blog reaction HERE. … [Read more...] about Great Minds Think Alike on Sarah Palin
Has Bristol Palin ruined ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
The debate is raging: Has Bristol Palin ruined 'Dancing with the Stars'? Is she getting votes not because of her dancing but because supporters of Sarah Palin and Tea Party movement supporters want to give her a political victory because of who she is and who her mother is? And if that's the case what does it mean for this model of TV? Is that good -- or bad? For a moment -- … [Read more...] about Has Bristol Palin ruined ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
Low-Tone Security (Guest Voice)
Low-Tone Security by Peter Funt I don’t have access to any terrorist handbooks, but I imagine that having succeeded beyond expectations in the chapters dealing with “how to disrupt,” those who would threaten air travel have moved on to sections covering “ways to divide.” And the beauty, from the terrorists’ point of view, is that it’s all working without the need for much … [Read more...] about Low-Tone Security (Guest Voice)
More TSA Horror Stories
“I am a good American and I want safety for all passengers as much as the next person. ... But if this country is going to sacrifice treating people like human beings in the name of safety, then we have already lost the war.” … [Read more...] about More TSA Horror Stories
North Korea Reveals Massive Nuclear Plant
Just to make your weekend a bit less secure, the insane leaders of North Korea have an even bigger resource for nuclear weapons. … [Read more...] about North Korea Reveals Massive Nuclear Plant
George W. Bush’s Memoir is No Laughing Matter: Al-Masry Al-Youm, Egypt
So how is the rest of the world reacting to the memoirs of former President George W. Bush? Two of the articles we've posted on the subject in the past 24 hours express a mixture of resignation, anger and temperance about their veracity and significance. The first article headlined George W. Bush's Memoir is No Laughing Matter from columnist Hasan Nafi'a of Egypt's Al-Masry … [Read more...] about George W. Bush’s Memoir is No Laughing Matter: Al-Masry Al-Youm, Egypt
Federal Express Loses Package From Dying Woman
This story is just beyond sad and outrageous. A dying woman sends a package to a favorite nephew and Federal Express manages to lose the package, does nothing to tell the recipient that the item has been damaged and leaves them in the lurch. Hopefully Federal Express will fix things for the future. … [Read more...] about Federal Express Loses Package From Dying Woman
Combatting Fat-free/ Fact-free News Media: Two Cheers for Free Speech
(Hello there: Dr. E. here, and Robert Stein, follows. As many have noted, "fat free' is also tasteless and doesnt stick to the ribs. So too what I'd call 'fat-free/ fact-free news." No nourishment there. So much of the incessant network/cable 'news' we receive 24/7 is no longer 'new' nor is it what I call 'actual-factual news' and thus over these last ten years, 'the … [Read more...] about Combatting Fat-free/ Fact-free News Media: Two Cheers for Free Speech
Quote of the Day: Barbara Bush on Sarah Palin
Our political Quote of the Day comes from former first lady Barbra Bush -- someone who many believed often would say out loud what others in her family said in private. And it sounds like she isn't a friend on Sarah Palin's Facebook page: Sarah Palin may not have the biggest fan in former first lady Barbara Bush. "I sat next to her once. Thought she was beautiful," Barbara … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Barbara Bush on Sarah Palin
Democrats Prepare for their Own Outside Group Funding for 2012
This is truly is the most predictable political story of the year -- a follow up to the previously most predictable political development. After the Supreme Court (led by John Roberts deciding in a way he suggested he would not decide by Congress) overturned literally decades of law to allow groups to use anonymous corporate donations to fund campaigns in Citizens United, it … [Read more...] about Democrats Prepare for their Own Outside Group Funding for 2012
Political Dogs And Cats
I was speaking with a good friend the other day, Kay Wood, an astute observer of American politics, and she had an insight that rang true. Democrats behave a lot like dogs, and Republicans a lot like cats. Dogs long to bond. They want to be loved, to lick your hand, to be patted in return. Getting a health care measure through a Democratic Congress illustrated this dog-like … [Read more...] about Political Dogs And Cats
Uproar in Spain Over Political Orgasm Video
Many in Spain reportedly want to say "Not tonight I have a headache" when it comes to more showings of what is becoming known as the political orgasm video. The BBC reports: Spanish politicians have criticised a video by the Young Socialists in Catalonia in which a woman simulates an orgasm while casting her vote. Both Socialist and opposition politicians have attacked … [Read more...] about Uproar in Spain Over Political Orgasm Video
The EU’s Nightmare Economic Scenario
The EU is facing a nightmare economy scenario. Is it playing out right now? … [Read more...] about The EU’s Nightmare Economic Scenario