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U.S. State Department Rejects Iroquois Nation Passports: Indian Country, Native America
Do Indian nations within U.S. borders have the right to issue passports? Most non-native Americans are unaware that North America's Indian nations have never yielded in their battle to assert rights of national sovereignty like these. One of the stories we're following at Worldmeets.US is an incident that emerged on July 8 between the United States and nationals of the … [Read more...] about U.S. State Department Rejects Iroquois Nation Passports: Indian Country, Native America
New Audio Tape Info = More Bad News For Mel “F@*!&!!” Gibson
New segments of audio tapes purportedly featuring Mel Gibson ranting against Oksana Grigorieva, mother of his eight-year-old daughter' have been released via an exclusive on Radaronline and there are two things that must be said about them: 1. The tapes indicate that for Gibson the hits just keep on coming. Or, rather, the tapes indicate for Grigorieva that the hits … [Read more...] about New Audio Tape Info = More Bad News For Mel “F@*!&!!” Gibson
Gaza Flotilla ‘Incident’: The IDF Report Is In (UPDATED)
About six weeks ago, we had a spirited debate here at The Moderate Voice on the policy, the strategy and the tactics of the Israeli government and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the interception of and subsequent violence aboard the Gaza-bound Turkish flotilla, which intended to challenge, perhaps break, Israel’s authority and control over what goes in and out of Gaza. … [Read more...] about Gaza Flotilla ‘Incident’: The IDF Report Is In (UPDATED)
I Am an Immigrant Resident of Arizona
I am an immigrant resident of Arizona. As soon as I open my mouth, everyone can tell that I am not born American as I have a thick foreign accent. I am, therefore, one of those immigrants at whom Arizona’s SB 1070 law is “targeted”. When I received my greencard last year, I was sent a letter from the Department of Homeland Security – the same letter that is sent to … [Read more...] about I Am an Immigrant Resident of Arizona
Polanski’s Release: A Decision of ‘Clarity and Remarkable Logic’ – 24 Heures, Switzerland
Judging by the articles we have translated from the Swiss press today, there is little but pride in Switzerland over today's decision to reject America's extradition request for Roman Polanski, and setting the film director free. Arguing that the Americans failed to provide the needed documentation, this editorial from Switzerland's 24 Heures by Chief Editor Thierry Meyer … [Read more...] about Polanski’s Release: A Decision of ‘Clarity and Remarkable Logic’ – 24 Heures, Switzerland
Has BP Finally Done It? New Containment Cap In Place
In light of the Gulf Coast oil spill, the world is now waiting with baited breath to find out: has British Petroleum finally done it? Will the new containment cap reportedly in place work to halt -- or even largely halt -- the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history? Hopes are raised but the operative question is whether they will be dashed again? And will a new, … [Read more...] about Has BP Finally Done It? New Containment Cap In Place
Speaking of Simplistic Solutions to Complex Problems
Stan Cox argues in the Washington Post today that cutting down on the use of air conditioning is a solution to global warming, and the stress of contemporary life in general: … [Read more...] about Speaking of Simplistic Solutions to Complex Problems
Swiss Decision on Polanski ‘Courageous and Respectable’: Le Temps, Switzerland
Early today, after over a year of deliberations, Swiss authorities announced that they are rejecting an American request to extradite film director Roman Polanski, who has spent decades evading U.S. justice. According to columnist Francois Modoux of Switzerland's Le Temps, the decision was not only just - it was absolutely necessary to safeguard Swiss sovereignty and the rights … [Read more...] about Swiss Decision on Polanski ‘Courageous and Respectable’: Le Temps, Switzerland
Newt Gingrich For President (Hee Hee Hee)
My day brightened when I read that Newt Gingrich is “seriously” considering running for president in 2012. If he does, what Gingrich would that be. Would it be a replay of his performance as Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. Would it be Gingrich the college professor. Gingrich the historian. Gingrich the fiction writer. Gingrich the political consultant. Gingrich the … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich For President (Hee Hee Hee)
Jon Kyl: ‘You Should Never Have To Pay for Tax Cuts’
If we had a media that actually WAS "impartial" and non-partisan, this would be on the front page of every newspaper in the country: … [Read more...] about Jon Kyl: ‘You Should Never Have To Pay for Tax Cuts’
A Party Of The Small People
This is a post for younger readers. Its a story, an amazing but nonetheless true story, of a major political party in this country that once upon a time promoted policies aimed at advancing the interests of those long termed "the little guy," but referred to more recently by a BP executive as "the small people." This party (and I know this may sound very strange to younger … [Read more...] about A Party Of The Small People
Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move!’, Trick or Treat? (Appended)
I have just received a letter from the First Lady--as I am sure millions of other unsuspecting, righteous Americans have. The insidious letter starts innocently enough with the words: As a mother, I know there is nothing more important than a child's health. But today, obesity threatens the health of one out of three American children. That's why we launched Let's … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move!’, Trick or Treat? (Appended)
When Gloomy Frankness Sparks Hope
It's an odd sentiment -- but perhaps one that should be expected in this hand-wringing, teeth-gnashing time. I don't know that I ever heard a gloomier picture painted that created more hope for me. That was the reaction of Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe, after listening to a presentation made by the co-chairs of President Obama's "debt commission." (Scroll to the end of the … [Read more...] about When Gloomy Frankness Sparks Hope
Al-Qaida Linked To World Cup Bombings In Uganda
A series of bomb blasts in crowds watching the Word Cup finals in Kampala, Uganda, killing at least 74 people is a reminder that Al-Qaida is a terrorist group with no borders. U.S. intelligence officials have been telling us since 9/11 a favorite weapon of Al-Qaida is indiscriminate bombing of large gatherings, preferably those marking patriotic, religious or sporting … [Read more...] about Al-Qaida Linked To World Cup Bombings In Uganda
If You Need a Good Laugh Today
Maybe I'm twisted, but this post is the funniest damn thing I've read in a very long time. [H/t Chris Bodenner @ The Daily Dish] … [Read more...] about If You Need a Good Laugh Today
More on NYC’s Zealous Embrace of Stop-and-Frisk
The NYTimes reports today on the tactic known as “Stop, Question, Frisk” as practiced in a troubled and dangerous eight block stretch of Brownsville, Brooklyn. Between January 2006 and March 2010, the police made nearly 52,000 stops: These encounters amounted to nearly one stop a year for every one of the 14,000 residents of these blocks. In some instances, people were stopped … [Read more...] about More on NYC’s Zealous Embrace of Stop-and-Frisk
Octopus Picks World Cup Winner
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. UPDATES by JG: In case you missed it, here's an ABC News report that fills you in: Update II: University of Virginia political scientist Larry Sabato on Twitter: Does anyone know how I can hire Paul the Octopus for UVA's Crystal Ball? Will sweeten the … [Read more...] about Octopus Picks World Cup Winner
Paul the Oracle, No More
It is not that the German psychic octopus has been turned into a recipe, or that he has met some other tragic fate. No, according to the New York Times, the famous cephalopod who correctly predicted “the outcome of as many World Cup matches as he has legs -- all seven of Germany's games plus the Spain-Netherlands final -- is going to retire.” According to a spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Paul the Oracle, No More
The Debate About NYC Nonpartisan Elections and the Charter Revision Commission
Probably in anticipation of the NYC Charter Revision Commission's preliminary report that was issued last week, the Wall Street Journal made a rather strong projection in an article on Thursday evening saying nonpartisan elections will "probably not be on the ballot" in the fall. There's been lots of chatter about how much discussion there needs to be about nonpartisan … [Read more...] about The Debate About NYC Nonpartisan Elections and the Charter Revision Commission