November 11 is Veterans Day. A day---a celebration---to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. This is the first of three articles honoring those men and women. Two months ago, in “Leave No Man Behind—65 Years Later,” I praised the spirit and culture of our military as reflected in the … [Read more...] about Our Veterans: Frozen in Time, but Not Forgotten
8 Shot In Orlando Florida Highrise
Is there something in the water, is this a coincidence...or what? Yet another mass shooting...this time in Florida: One person was killed and at least seven others were wounded in a shooting incident inside a downtown Orlando high-rise building Friday morning, authorities said. Quoting emergency dispatchers, NBC station WESH-TV of Orlando reported that the incident … [Read more...] about 8 Shot In Orlando Florida Highrise
Nothing Stops Political Demonization In America
There is seemingly no rest. No tragedy where people can put politics aside, even for a minute. I mean, REALLY... … [Read more...] about Nothing Stops Political Demonization In America
CIA Agents Convicted of Kidnapping; Italian Officials Walk Free: Corriere Della Sera,Italy
Milan prosecutor Armando Spataro has done something no one else has: He has obtained the first convictions involving the CIA practice of 'rendition.' For those interested in reading the Italian coverage of yesterday's first ever convictions for the U.S. government's practice of 'renditioning,' this is the write-thru from the Corriere Della Sera, which includes a number of … [Read more...] about CIA Agents Convicted of Kidnapping; Italian Officials Walk Free: Corriere Della Sera,Italy
Contending for Joy
It is important we do our best to catalogue moments of joy. We must write joy down and proclaim joy to those who will listen. We need records of joy, monuments of joy, places of joy we can revisit. We must contend for joy, or the bitter water will overwhelm us all. Last night my two little boys turned joy into a dance. Nathaneal is seven and Samuel is three. Each boy … [Read more...] about Contending for Joy
In the Last 24 Hours …
The massacre at Ft. Hood. A pipeline explosion in the Texas Panhandle. A grain processing plant explosion in western Missouri. What the hell? I'm certainly not suggeting these events are related; nor am I suggesting the explosions are comparable to what happened at Ft. Hood -- not at all. It just seemed to be a disproportionate morning of bad news, and from such … [Read more...] about In the Last 24 Hours …
Brooks: Independents are Meandering Cats
The money line from Mr. Brooks' column today: Independents are herds of cats who find out what they think through a meandering process of discovery. While that's probably not fair to say about all independent voters, it's a shockingly accurate description of the independent voter writing this post. Of course, despite my decision to headline the "meandering cats" … [Read more...] about Brooks: Independents are Meandering Cats
Details Emerging About Accused Fort Hood Massacre Shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan
Photo Credit: Ben Sklar/Getty Images Investigators and journalists are now slowly fleshing out some details about yesterday's Fort Hood military-base massacre that left 13 people dead and dozens wounded -- and about accused shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan. The big question is "why" -- a question increasingly asked as more tidbits slowly emerge. The detail that is and will … [Read more...] about Details Emerging About Accused Fort Hood Massacre Shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan
TMV blogger wins race, may be first female to go from blogging to political office
Alan Rosenblatt is helping us determine just how many and which bloggers have gone from blogging to winning elected office, but as of yesterday, it appeared that I might be the only female political blogger in the country to have done that so far. I have a hard time believing that, but if it's true - wow. Especially since the last thing I did was run "as a blogger." Great … [Read more...] about TMV blogger wins race, may be first female to go from blogging to political office
It’s Droid Day
And Michael Arrington has posted a love letter: In just a few hours Verizon stores will open and the first customers will get their hands on their very own Droid. [CNet covers the midnight Droid madness last night in Manhattan.] And I promise you, if you are one of the people waiting in line, you will have a much lower than average amount of letdown. That’s because, in … [Read more...] about It’s Droid Day
DRAFT EVERYONE
In 1960, President Eisenhower warned us of the growing influence and power of the Military Industrial Complex. He was right and we ignored him. Today our country has the world’s largest total annual Military Budget of over $650 billion, additional defense-related spending of over $350 billion, more than 1.5 million people serving in its Armed Forces in over 100 countries … [Read more...] about DRAFT EVERYONE
Is Denmark Recovering from Fossil Fuel Addiction?
Here are two recently broadcast reports on the development of wind power and other alternative energy sources in Denmark. Steep energy taxes seem to be helping the northern European nation to both end its dependence on foreign oil and do its part to clean up the global environment. [This is being crossposted at my personal blog.] … [Read more...] about Is Denmark Recovering from Fossil Fuel Addiction?
Glee
For those who *still* need a reason to watch Glee, check out this amazing 80's retro. … [Read more...] about Glee
Quote of the Day: Rebirth of a Republican Moderate Path?
Have most of the "old" media and the new media (including some here at The Moderate Voice) gotten it wrong? Did Tuesday's elections, in fact. show that the GOP is now on a more moderate path than many would believe if they listen to Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, or watch cable political shows or read many conservative blogs on the Internet? Time Magazine's Ramesh Ponnuru makes … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Rebirth of a Republican Moderate Path?
RIP Sheldon Dorf
The founder of the ultimate international nerd fest aka Comic Con has died at the age of 76. Speaking as a grade AAA nerd and someone who would seriously consider going to Comic Con, I still have to say there is something oddly fitting that the founder of the event is named Dorf. … [Read more...] about RIP Sheldon Dorf
GOP Shoots and Scores
John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about GOP Shoots and Scores
Swine flu vaccine – the appearance of favoritism towards the wealthy
This MSNBC.com headline certainly won't help the feeling that many Americans have that the wealthy get taken care of and the rest are left to hang: Amid shortage, big NYC firms get swine vaccine Rules allow company docs to request vaccine, distribute to high-risk groups NEW YORK - Some of New York City's largest employers - including Wall Street firms like Goldman Sachs and … [Read more...] about Swine flu vaccine – the appearance of favoritism towards the wealthy
‘Here Are Two Sides of the Truth’
"An Uncommon Love," sung by Carole King and K.D. Lang … [Read more...] about ‘Here Are Two Sides of the Truth’
Why was the U.S. Embassy in Tehran Captured in 1978?: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Iran
Pro-regime demonstrators lampoon President Obama at the site of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran on the 30th anniversary of the storming of the facility. Continuing with our coverage of the 30th anniversary of the storming of the American Embassy in Tehran, this editorial from the state-run Web site of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting responds to the question of why it … [Read more...] about Why was the U.S. Embassy in Tehran Captured in 1978?: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Iran
Possible Terrorist Attack at Ft. Hood TX (UPDATES)
There have been multiple shooting attacks at Fort Hood according to MSNBC, KCEN-TV and KTVT-TV. At least 7 people are dead and 30+ are wounded. One shooter is in custody and 1-2 more are being sought. FBI is on the way. Both the shooters and victims are believed to be military rather than civilians, at least the shooters were wearing military fatigues. 4:30 pm EST: More … [Read more...] about Possible Terrorist Attack at Ft. Hood TX (UPDATES)