His base calls it “speaking his mind,” or “telling it like it is.” People with even one iota of intelligence call it breaking down social norms and using the bully pulpit as a platform to assert his power. In the guise of speaking his mind, Trump trumpets all kinds of lies as facts, chastising those who disagree with him as liars or spreaders of false information. This includes … [Read more...] about Trump and Social Norms
Quote of the Day: Joe Biden on debating Donald Trump
Our Quote of the Day comes from former Vice President President Joe Biden when asked by a North Carolina TV anchor about his upcoming debate with President Donald Trump: “Look, I’m an old athlete, and I’m used to dealing with bullies. Point is that rather than say how I’m going to do, again, watch me. I’m not going to, I’ve not been a bad debater. And we’ll see. But what … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Joe Biden on debating Donald Trump
The Lion that Wanted to Roar Becomes the Mouse that Peeped
After months of investigations, weeks of boasting the results would demonstrate Joe Biden’s “unfitness for office,” would prove the most foul conspiracy theories and the most vile corruption allegations against Joe Biden and his son, the GOP finally released their 87-page report. According to the New York Times, the election-year investigation “found no evidence of … [Read more...] about The Lion that Wanted to Roar Becomes the Mouse that Peeped
Trump refuses to promise peaceful transfer of power if he loses election
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to clearly guarantee a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the upcoming US election in November to Joe Biden."Well, we're going to have to see what happens," Trump responded when asked at a White House press conference whether he is committed to the most basic tenet of democratic rule in the United … [Read more...] about Trump refuses to promise peaceful transfer of power if he loses election
HIPPOCRITES PARTY (Cartoons)
Unlike US, Europe picks top judges with bipartisan approval to create ideologically balanced high courts
Demonstrators outside the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 21 called on the Republican-controlled Senate not to confirm a new justice until the next president is in office. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images David Orentlicher, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Filling Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court immediately sparked a bitter partisan … [Read more...] about Unlike US, Europe picks top judges with bipartisan approval to create ideologically balanced high courts
Trump launches fresh attack on McCain after widow endorses Biden
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched a fresh mocking attack on John McCain, the Republican senator who died in 2018, after McCain's widow threw her support behind Joe Biden in the election.In a particularly aggressive tweet the Republican leader once again criticized John McCain who was one of the few in the Republican party to openly castigate … [Read more...] about Trump launches fresh attack on McCain after widow endorses Biden
Mars rebrands ‘Uncle Ben’s,’ eliminating racial stereotype
New York (AFP) - Mars announced Wednesday a rebranding of "Uncle Ben's" rice following longstanding criticism that it employed racist stereotypes of African Americans.The rice product, which was marketed with the image of a grinning bowtie-clad elderly black man, will be rechristened "Ben's Original" and will drop the character "to create more equitable iconography," Mars … [Read more...] about Mars rebrands ‘Uncle Ben’s,’ eliminating racial stereotype
DR. TRUMP CAN’T RESIST LOOKING FOOLISH ON CORONAVIRUS
In case you feared that the looming Supreme Court fight would distract everyone from Donald Trump’s culpability in the deaths of 200,000 Americans, fear not. Trump can’t resist making a fool of himself. Monday in Ohio, addressing another sea of credulous saps, he actually babbled this about the virus: “It affects elderly people, elderly people with heart problems and other … [Read more...] about DR. TRUMP CAN’T RESIST LOOKING FOOLISH ON CORONAVIRUS
200,000 COVID-19 Deaths. What Does This Mean?
On a day when the nation “achieved” the grim milestone of 200,000 deaths due to the coronavirus, only four months after the toll hit 100,000, one is right to ask “What does this number really mean"? But, first, as so many have so sincerely said (and one person who shall remain nameless, not so sincerely) “one is too many,” especially if that one is one’s parent, son or … [Read more...] about 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths. What Does This Mean?
The Electoral College Game – Crowning the Winner
The Presidential election is NOT normal. It is a game, with rules, played on a big board that is the United States and it is about winning points on that Board. It is not about winning the national popular vote, and I know it’s weird, but it’s the law and that will NOT change. If the candidates want to win, and they know this as well as anyone, they know they have to play … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – Crowning the Winner
US passes 200,000 virus deaths, weeks before election
Washington (AFP) - The United States registered its 200,000th death from the Covid-19 pandemic on Tuesday, the latest grim milestone for the country just weeks before voters decide if President Donald Trump will stay in office.According to a rolling tally by Johns Hopkins University, 200,005 Americans have died and 6.86 million have been confirmed infected by the novel … [Read more...] about US passes 200,000 virus deaths, weeks before election
Transforming the United Nations
The General Assembly of the The General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) is holding its 75th annual meeting in New York this month; perhaps now is a good time to assess the worth of the UN. Overall it is a morally flawed, failed organization, not because it is inherently evil, but because the gap between its ideals and achievements is so vast. After 75 years of existence it … [Read more...] about Transforming the United Nations
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Now we're down to the nitty gritty. The Moderate Voice needs your help. We've finally completed the new design and funds are needed to keep TMV going, make another payment to site administrator Tyrone Steels, repay some money borrowed to keep TMV's extremely modest bank account filled -- and to likely sign on to a major news company that is offering TMV a large number of … [Read more...] about Donate to The Moderate Voice
Trump’s autocrat buddies would applaud his plan for replacing RBG
When Mitch McConnell blocked President Barack Obama’s choice to fill a Supreme Court vacancy in March 2016, he claimed he wanted to “let the American people decide” in November elections eight months later.McConnell’s tender concern for the will of the people has evaporated in 2020.Even before the late, great Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday night, is laid to rest, the … [Read more...] about Trump’s autocrat buddies would applaud his plan for replacing RBG
Judge accused of mixing faith and law tipped for US Supreme Court
Washington (AFP) - Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the leading contender for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's US Supreme Court seat, is a darling of conservatives for her religious views, but detractors warn her appointment would shift the nation's top court firmly to the right.In 2018, she was on the shortlist presented by President Donald Trump for a seat freed up by the retirement of Justice … [Read more...] about Judge accused of mixing faith and law tipped for US Supreme Court
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Can Trump and McConnell get through the 4 steps to seat a Supreme Court justice in just 6 weeks
A political battle is shaping up over the confirmation of the next Supreme Court Justice. Jose Luis Magana / AFP/Getty Images Caren Morrison, Georgia State University United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18, thrusting the acrimonious struggle for control of the Supreme Court into public view. President Trump and … [Read more...] about Can Trump and McConnell get through the 4 steps to seat a Supreme Court justice in just 6 weeks
Signs of an ‘October Vaccine Surprise’ Alarm Career Scientists
President Donald Trump, who seems intent on announcing a COVID-19 vaccine before Election Day, could legally authorize a vaccine over the objections of experts, officials at the Food and Drug Administration and even vaccine manufacturers, who have pledged not to release any vaccine unless it’s proved safe and effective.In podcasts, public forums, social media and medical … [Read more...] about Signs of an ‘October Vaccine Surprise’ Alarm Career Scientists
Cheating for Justice
The Battle Over Ginsburg's Seat Is Set to Be All About Raw Power. But There's Still a Way to Show Principles Matter David French / TIME The Republican argument for immediately nominating and confirming a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg is now stripped of all pretext. It’s about raw power. In fact, it can be boiled down to three words – “Elections have consequences.” … [Read more...] about Cheating for Justice