In a NYTimes OpEd Barr says: THERE is no abuse of government power more egregious than executing an innocent man. But that is exactly what may happen if the United States Supreme Court fails to intervene on behalf of Troy Davis. ... I am a firm believer in the death penalty, but I am an equally firm believer in the rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution. To … [Read more...] about Bob Barr on Troy Anthony Davis: A Death Penalty Disgrace
Around The Sphere Blog Roundup
Our linkfest taking you to sites of varying opinions. Links do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Conservatives Continue To Make Race The Issue in Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation battle. Some thoughts from law prof Darren Lenard Hutchinson. Of course this will be the week to watch: she'll start making the rounds of Capitol Hill. Will we … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere Blog Roundup
Barack Obama & The Revolution of 2009: Is America A Great Country Or What?
By SHAUN MULLEN GUEST VOICE President Obama may yet fail and may yet fail spectacularly considering the enormity of the mess he inherited and his relative inexperience. But as we approach the five-month anniversary of his inauguration one of the two largest of those messes -- an economy in free fall -- has been slowed if not stopped, while the other -- ending the U.S. … [Read more...] about Barack Obama & The Revolution of 2009: Is America A Great Country Or What?
New Search from Microsoft: Bing in Beta
Tech Crunch's Michael Arrington says Apparently Bing Is Something Of A Hit: Last week everyone got to see the demo video and a few of us were actually able to access Bing for our reviews. Most everyone, though, just had to wait to actually try the service. Initial reader comments tended towards the negative on announcement day. Microsoft got heat for having nothing but a … [Read more...] about New Search from Microsoft: Bing in Beta
Kevin Rudd: Australia Pledges to Protect Indian Students
In a major speech in the Australian parliament today, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd condemned recent attacks on Indian students. Any violence against them would be met with "full force of the law", he added. He said that more than 90,000 Indian students in Australia "are welcome guests in our country." (A latest report states that a helpline to assist Indian students who … [Read more...] about Kevin Rudd: Australia Pledges to Protect Indian Students
Suspect in Murder of Dr. Tiller Allegedly Member of ‘Operation Rescue’ Forum
51 year-old Scott Roeder is being held on one count of 1st degree murder (pre-meditated) of Dr. Tiller, and two counts of aggravated assault as witnesses reported Roeder aimed his firearm at them, threatening them as they tried to intervene. Susan Peters, a reporter with KAKE, says "In a post from May, 2007 on Operation Rescue's website, the suspect Roeder writes "... … [Read more...] about Suspect in Murder of Dr. Tiller Allegedly Member of ‘Operation Rescue’ Forum
Top Korean Defector: ‘Neglecting’ Kim Jong-il is the Best Approach – The Daily North Korea
The world is vexed: What in heaven's name should we do about the maniacal, nuclear-armed regime of Kim Jong-il? The advice of Kim's former college professor and former chairman of North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly is startling in it's simplicity and thrift: 'We should neglect them - let them be.' For the Daily North Korea, Hwang Jang-yop, who became the president … [Read more...] about Top Korean Defector: ‘Neglecting’ Kim Jong-il is the Best Approach – The Daily North Korea
Tiller Was Often Demonized On O’Reilly’s Cable Show
Assassinated Kansas doctor George Tiller's name came up often -- on Bill O'Reilly's show. Quite often, reports Salon, and in a demonizing way: Tiller's name first appeared on "The Factor" on Feb. 25, 2005. Since then, O'Reilly and his guest hosts have brought up the doctor on 28 more episodes, including as recently as April 27 of this year. Almost invariably, Tiller is … [Read more...] about Tiller Was Often Demonized On O’Reilly’s Cable Show
Obama in the Operating Room
Yesterday's joint statement by Sens. Max Baucus and Ted Kennedy promising to “seek common ground on health reform legislation” is, in essence, a declaration of war over inclusion of a public insurance plan to compete with private companies. As chairmen of the two powerful committees shaping the legislation, Baucus (Finance) and Kennedy (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) … [Read more...] about Obama in the Operating Room
Varying Responses to Dr. Tiller’s Murder
Some so-called pro-life bloggers are responding to Dr. George Tiller's murder today in a manner that makes me question how much they really do value human life. … [Read more...] about Varying Responses to Dr. Tiller’s Murder
Tiller Murder Suspect in Custody
A suspect has been arrested in the murder of Dr. George Tiller. … [Read more...] about Tiller Murder Suspect in Custody
Nevada Senate Rejects Domestic Partnership Veto
Significantly: The vote on Senate Bill 283 came following a dramatic speech by state Sen. Dennis Nolan, R-Las Vegas, who said he had received many vulgar and even threatening calls from people who demanded that he vote against the bill. Those kinds of calls do not mesh with "the Christian beliefs I was brought up with," Nolan said. Emphasis mine. Via Towleroad. … [Read more...] about Nevada Senate Rejects Domestic Partnership Veto
Dr. George Tiller and Anti-Abortion Terrorism
Matthew Yglesias makes an important point about today's murder of Dr. George Tiller -- one of only two health care providers who still perform clinic-based late-term abortions: … [Read more...] about Dr. George Tiller and Anti-Abortion Terrorism
Wichita: Gunman Murders Dr. George Tiller in Lutheran Church This Morning
Wichita Kansas: Media outlets are reporting that Dr. George Tiller has been murdered at his church in Wichita, Kan. He is one of the nation's few doctors who performs late-term abortions in keeping with state and federal laws. (I will be researching the diagnosis and eitiology of those late-term medical abortions soon, insofar as HIPAA laws will allow, to see what … [Read more...] about Wichita: Gunman Murders Dr. George Tiller in Lutheran Church This Morning
Tale Of Two Headlines
On Friday a report from the government found the U.S. economy had shrunk 5.7 percent in the first quarter of 2009. GM, once this country's largest company, will go into bankruptcy on Monday, according to another report. More than 12 percent of U.S. homes are at least one month behind on mortgage payments or actually foreclosed, said yet another report, the worst showing since … [Read more...] about Tale Of Two Headlines
GOP Paints Sotomayor Picture (Cartoon)
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to appear on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. The Moderate Voice runs a variety of features from across the political spectrum. Refresh TMV often to get the latest of our mix of cartoons, columns, posts and videos. … [Read more...] about GOP Paints Sotomayor Picture (Cartoon)
Pollan on Gore on Maher
"It was a mystery to me that Al Gore never talked about food because what happens on your plate represents your most important engagement with the natural world and the biggest impact you have on climate change." Michael Pollan on Real Time with Bill Maher. … [Read more...] about Pollan on Gore on Maher
Fox News Slams Obama Over Broadway Date Night
Here are the headline and synopsis of Fox News's article on Republican criticism of the Obamas' Broadway date night in New York: Obamas' Date Night in New York City Draws Criticism Even before the Obamas left Washington, the there-and-back trip drew criticism from Republicans who questioned the president's decision to travel to New York for a night of entertainment during … [Read more...] about Fox News Slams Obama Over Broadway Date Night
Was “Date Night” a Good Idea?
The President may have described it as keeping a campaign promise, but should he have taken the First Lady out for dinner and a show on Broadway in the Big Apple last night? Or is this one promise that needed to be broken and just hope that Michelle would still vote for him in 2012 anyway? The president and first lady jetted to a date in New York late Saturday afternoon, … [Read more...] about Was “Date Night” a Good Idea?
REPUBLICANS SHOULD GIVE PRESIDENT OBAMA A LONG ROPE
This is a continuation of my prior posting “Republicans need a vacation.” If the fierce critics of President Obama really want his Administration and liberal Democrats to fail, they should not be vociferously opposing them. Instead of arguing abstractly and hypothetically about terrible things that might happen if the President gets his way, most Americans will want … [Read more...] about REPUBLICANS SHOULD GIVE PRESIDENT OBAMA A LONG ROPE