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
Supreme Pick (Cartoon)
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
Trump Suggests Adam Schiff or Nancy Pelosi wrote RBG’s Dying Wish to Not Be Replaced Until After Election
Question: Why won't the Navy name a ship after Donald Trump? Answer: Because it would sink to a new low. It's now an excruciating Internet cliché to proclaim that Donald Trump has sunk to a new low. An even more excruciating one is when people wonder if there is a new bottom. And (another cliché) the answer is no. And so today Trump provided yet another example when he … [Read more...] about Trump Suggests Adam Schiff or Nancy Pelosi wrote RBG’s Dying Wish to Not Be Replaced Until After Election
Presidential race heats up as Trump seeks quick court replacement
Washington (AFP) - The race for the White House heated up Sunday with both sides galvanized by the battle to nominate a new Supreme Court justice and Donald Trump vowing to soon name his choice.The president said Saturday that he expected to announce his nominee in the coming week and that it "will be a woman -- a very talented, very brilliant woman."He said he had not made his … [Read more...] about Presidential race heats up as Trump seeks quick court replacement
Trump’s Upcoming Supreme Court Nomination: A Classic Example of Hypocrisy, ‘Doublethink’
“The Ministry of Peace concerns itself with war, the Ministry of Truth with lies, the Ministry of Love with torture and the Ministry of Plenty with starvation. These contradictions are not accidental, nor do they result from ordinary hypocrisy: they are deliberate exercises in doublethink” - George Orwell, 1984 What our nation is experiencing in the wake of the tragic death … [Read more...] about Trump’s Upcoming Supreme Court Nomination: A Classic Example of Hypocrisy, ‘Doublethink’
NOTORIOUS (Cartoon and Column)
In 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, said, “The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.” McConnell was talking about the vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. There were nine months to go before the next election, but … [Read more...] about NOTORIOUS (Cartoon and Column)
Filling the Hot Seat
Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death last night was announced as many were beginning the long chain of feasts and fasts called the Jewish High Holidays. It made for a bittersweet experience, normally reserved for Passover. At dinner, there was a couple about to marry, a hostess who has been indomitable through all the difficulties life has flung at her, and a senior couple who have … [Read more...] about Filling the Hot Seat
Out of the Mouths of Babes (Cartoon)
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com. … [Read more...] about Out of the Mouths of Babes (Cartoon)