Apologies to readers of The Moderate Voice, my Twitter page, and my new Cagle.com weekly column page: I am deeply sorry I can't generate more content for you but I do it in between my busy job controlling the media. I need to explain to you how tough it is doing these posts, Twitter feeds, and launching a new weekly column amid all the orders I have to give to NBC, CBS, ABC, … [Read more...] about Oliver Stone: Hitler is Misunderstood Due to “Jewish-Dominated Media” (UPDATED)
Should Shirley Sherrod Sue Andrew Breitbart?
Shirley Sherrod has suggested she might be considering suing blogger Andrew Breitbart. What are the prospects for success? A wise idea? Here's a good roundup. … [Read more...] about Should Shirley Sherrod Sue Andrew Breitbart?
The End of the Fox News Era?
WASHINGTON -- The smearing of Shirley Sherrod ought to be a turning point in American politics. This is not, as the now trivialized phrase has it, a "teachable moment." It is a time for action. The mainstream media and the Obama administration alike must stop cowering before a right wing that has persistently forced its own propaganda to be accepted as news by … [Read more...] about The End of the Fox News Era?
Afghan War Logs: WikiLeaks Releases 90,000 Secret US Military Files
The world media is in a spin. The Guardian, the New York Times and Der Spiegel have published a huge cache of secret military files from the whistleblowing website Wikileaks, detailing the war in Afghanistan. Readers can folllow the latest reactions to the Afghanistan war logs here at this Guardian blog. The huge cache of classified papers - posted by Wikileaks as the Afghan … [Read more...] about Afghan War Logs: WikiLeaks Releases 90,000 Secret US Military Files
A Mother’s Love For Son and For Country
A post over on Red State is well worth reading. A letter from the mother of one of our brave soldiers. … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Love For Son and For Country
A Small Pruning In The Killing Fields
Although it is many ways too little and too late a little bit of justice has been rendered for the 1 million plus victims of the infamous Khmer Rouge. One of the leaders has been sentenced to prison, effectively for the rest of his life. Sadly most of the leaders managed to evade punishment (often by dying first). For those who may not be aware, during a 2 year reign of … [Read more...] about A Small Pruning In The Killing Fields
Paul the ‘Octopus Oracle’ Could Do Wonders for Obama: Al Watan, Oman
If the ancients had oracles and soothsayers, why not the president of the United States? That is the question posed by columnist Shawki Hafez of the newspaperAl Watan of Oman, who recommends the impeccable Paul the Oracle Octopus, fresh off a perfect run of World Cup football predictions, as a senior adviser to President Obama. For Al Watan, Shawki Hafez writes in part: A … [Read more...] about Paul the ‘Octopus Oracle’ Could Do Wonders for Obama: Al Watan, Oman
Getting Better Now
The economy is getting better now, right? Right?! … [Read more...] about Getting Better Now
The Senate Filibuster: Reid’s Rhetorical Excess
There's one thing you can almost always count on when the party that controls the Senate gets annoyed with the minority party: leaders will start talking about changing the Senate rules on filibuster (Rule 22) . In August 2005, then-Senate majority leader Bill Frist (R-TN) proposed to modify Senate rules with a "nuclear option" (so dubbed by former Republican Senate Majority … [Read more...] about The Senate Filibuster: Reid’s Rhetorical Excess
What Do You Think Of Global Warming, Now, Fox News?
Coulter: Republicans Shouldn’t Count on Winning Senate Or House
I usually gave up quoting Ann Coulter. In my pre-blog days I even gave one of her early books a good review since she had not by then gone totally over the top. I later did posts on her increasingly outrageous comments on TMV until I belatedly realized that topping her outrageous comments were part of her marketing shtick for her books and speaking engagements. Then I just … [Read more...] about Coulter: Republicans Shouldn’t Count on Winning Senate Or House
Keep on Dreaming of ‘Peaceful Taliban’ (Die Welt, Germany)
Is there any hope of Western forces honorably leaving Afghanistan by their announced date of withdrawal? According to Die Welt columnist Richard Herzinger, if NATO withdraws too soon, as it now plans to do based on last week's international conference on Afghanistan, it will be an abrogation of its responsibility based on a pipe dream. For Die Welt, Richard Herzinger writes … [Read more...] about Keep on Dreaming of ‘Peaceful Taliban’ (Die Welt, Germany)
BP’s PR Challenged CEO Tony Hayward to Leave Company Shortly
Get ready for the moan of "OH NO!" from stand-up comedians everywhere when they read this news that British Petroleum's public relations challenged CEO Tony Haryward is about to leave the BP corporate building. According to reports, he will be stepping down -- free to get his life back and go to any yacht racing events he wants without recrimination. Some new reports … [Read more...] about BP’s PR Challenged CEO Tony Hayward to Leave Company Shortly
Prove That Both Sides Do It
The Sunday chat shows are offering up their dogmatic balance on the Sherrod case, albeit a balance infused with far more color on their panels than usual. But, Greg Sargent asks, "Do both sides really engage in Breitbart-style tactics? Is all 'ideological media' created equal?" His answer, an unequivocal no: Do some left wing commentators say crazy things? Sure. But … [Read more...] about Prove That Both Sides Do It
Congress Fall Classic: To Kill Or Not To Kill Bush Tax Cuts
The vilest four-letter swear word in Washington is so vulgar it forces an extra letter: Taxes. Fiscal policy wonks are salivating when Congress takes up legislation later this summer to replace the Bush tax cuts that dip into Middle Class earnings. The Obama administration frames the issue this way: Continuing tax breaks for the rich will not help lift the economy, but … [Read more...] about Congress Fall Classic: To Kill Or Not To Kill Bush Tax Cuts
Canada Netflix
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Canada Netflix
Lets Talk About Race, Baby
Many voices are silenced when a debate on race takes place, simply because they don’t want to be brandished as racist. This is what I feel has happened in both the US and the UK for a long time. I believe because of the history of both countries, the black population have many voices in which to speak on race and are able to debate the issue in a nuanced and complicated way. I … [Read more...] about Lets Talk About Race, Baby
Please Lighten Up on the Useless Stuff & Get Serious about the Important Stuff
My last post criticizing Constitutional Originalists seemed to have hit a delicate nerve with many TMV readers and other contributors. One commentator noted that my post had no point but was entertaining. Thanks for the left-handed compliment. There was an underlying point that most people missed and might not have appreciated, particularly if they have not read or fully … [Read more...] about Please Lighten Up on the Useless Stuff & Get Serious about the Important Stuff
Congress At Work
It's fun if frustrating reading to see what our Congress Critters spend each day using our tax dollars. Try 600,000 on water Or 400,000 on catering Or … [Read more...] about Congress At Work
Unconfirmed Internet Rumor Quashed By Picking Up the Phone
Okay, everyone: Here is Exhibit A on exactly the kind of hysterical, rumor-driven, unconfirmed story that gets grabbed by irresponsible bloggers who then use it to make wild accusations against the government and the media for not reacting quickly enough (read: for not reacting instantly with no effort to find out the truth) -- the very same bloggers and media pundits who then … [Read more...] about Unconfirmed Internet Rumor Quashed By Picking Up the Phone