An ad released a few days ago, "End Trump's American Carnage," by the group Republican Voters Against Trump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPC43SK3eR0 … [Read more...] about “End Trump’s American Carnage”: Ad by Republican Voters Against Trump
Balance: A Republican View of the George Floyd Protests
It has been mentioned – perhaps rightly so – that The Moderate Voice does not provide a balanced view of political issues. Joe Gandelman has been posting political views of a group of Republican and Independent men and women whose mission is to hold “accountable those who would violate their oaths to the Constitution and would put others before Americans,” The Lincoln … [Read more...] about Balance: A Republican View of the George Floyd Protests
Las Vegas casinos reopen after months of virus lockdown
Las Vegas casinos threw open their doors Thursday after 11 weeks closed due to coronavirus, with downtown roulette wheels and slot machines whirring to life minutes after midnight.Large crowds flocked immediately to casinos such as The D, which had flown in gamblers from across the country on hundreds of free flights to boost the occasion."We're fired up... You can see the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas casinos reopen after months of virus lockdown
All lives matter is nonsense (Cartoon and Column)
A familiar retort to the suggestion that Black Lives Matter is that, in fact, All Lives Matter! Sit down the aunt I avoid at Thanksgiving, nobody said they didn’t. The difference between Black lives and all lives is that systemic racism isn’t putting all lives at risk. Stop trying to call the fire department when your house isn’t burning.As a middle-aged white man, I am perhaps … [Read more...] about All lives matter is nonsense (Cartoon and Column)
Trump touts improved jobs report saying hopefully George Floyd is ‘Looking Down Right Now, Saying This is a Great Thing’
Donald Trump held a press conference called to hail the May jobs report which found unemployment fell to 13.3%, as the economy gained 2.5 million jobs. And then he sandbagged his own message with a quote that is already drawing outrage on Twitter. You have to wonder if (1) Trump's male and female political advisors actually wear wigs since they tore all their hair out trying … [Read more...] about Trump touts improved jobs report saying hopefully George Floyd is ‘Looking Down Right Now, Saying This is a Great Thing’
“Our House”: a political ad about Trump’s White House wall (VIDEO)
Meidas Touch has released a new political ad about Trump's White House wall. It features a Republican guest star of sorts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X90Y7gOwNg … [Read more...] about “Our House”: a political ad about Trump’s White House wall (VIDEO)
Democracy (still) on the Edge: An Analysis of Brazil’s Political Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
This is a guest post from Matthew B. Flynn, André Pereira Neto, and Letícia Barbosa. Matthew B. Flynn is an Associate Professor of International Studies and Sociology at Georgia Southern University. His work focuses on pharmaceutical policies in Brazil, the immigration detention complex throughout the world, and the intersections between globalization and global … [Read more...] about Democracy (still) on the Edge: An Analysis of Brazil’s Political Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
Donald Trump is the worst case scenario
Donald Trump is not responsible for America’s racial politics, at least not completely. Racial injustice is America’s original sin and you can’t pin that on the current president. That being said, it’s hard to imagine anyone more ill-equipped to handle the current state of unrest. Ill-equipped may not even be the right term to use. He is completely unequipped to deal with the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is the worst case scenario
“War Zone”: The Lincoln Project’s latest anti-Trump ad (VIDEO)
Here's the latest video released by The Lincoln Project, a group stated by prominent Republicans who oppose Donald Trump. It deals with the demonstrations, looting and Trump's reaction to them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5FvBtu3gB4 … [Read more...] about “War Zone”: The Lincoln Project’s latest anti-Trump ad (VIDEO)
ANOTHER ANTIFA TERRORIST (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Last Sunday, Donald Trump tweeted, “The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization.” Trump’s tweet is more catnip for his base than policy. In fact, it’s not a policy because there is no real Antifa. Conservatives love to say “antifa.” They don’t know what it means but they love it. They group all left-wing protesters in with Antifa … [Read more...] about ANOTHER ANTIFA TERRORIST (Cartoon, Column and Video)
General James Mattis Excoriates Trump as a Threat to the Constitution and Accuses Him of Trying to Divide the American People
In a powerful statement in The Atlantic, Marine Corps general and former defense secretary under Trump, James Norman Mattis, excoriates Trump for making a "mockery of our Constitution" and accuses him of trying to divide the American people. Here are some excerpts: "I have watched this week’s unfolding events, angry and appalled. The words “Equal Justice Under Law” … [Read more...] about General James Mattis Excoriates Trump as a Threat to the Constitution and Accuses Him of Trying to Divide the American People
In a Time of Crisis, Three Good Men Speak to the Nation
Listen to three patriots address Americans in our time of crisis. President Barack Obama: (Starts at minute 7:00) Vice President Joe Biden: Senator Cory Booker: Then there is this: “When the looting starts, the shooting starts” … [Read more...] about In a Time of Crisis, Three Good Men Speak to the Nation
‘In Praise’ of Donald Trump – UPDATED
UPDATE: (Sadly, this is not satire) White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday compared President Trump’s photo opportunity in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church to former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s examination of World War II bombing damage in 1941. Original Post: I love political satire. I have tried my hand at it a few … [Read more...] about ‘In Praise’ of Donald Trump – UPDATED
GREAT MUSIC – Chapter 74
In this time of angst and emotions, I thought a nice soothing Chopin Nocturne would be ideal break for TMV’ers among all the articles about looting and burning. As I have indicated before, I have a very strong affinity for Chopin’s music. Whenever I had a tough day at the office, I would come home and take out a book of Chopin’s music and play until my blood pressure was back … [Read more...] about GREAT MUSIC – Chapter 74
Pentagon chief opposes using active duty troops to quell protests
Washington (AFP) - US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he was against using active duty troops to quell the protests for racial justice gripping the United States -- breaking with President Donald Trump's recent threat to deploy the military to restore order.Tens of thousands of demonstrators had defied night-time curfews in several US cities going into a ninth day … [Read more...] about Pentagon chief opposes using active duty troops to quell protests
TRUMP IS A GAS GAS GAS
Do you know what Jesus didn’t’ do? Jesus did not do photo-ops. A lot of politicians do shameless self-promoting photo-ops and grandstanding with religion, churches, and the Bible. But at least those politicians go to church and have at least read parts of the Bible. Hell, even I’ve read a lot of the Bible (I can’t claim I’ve read the entire thing). But Donald Trump, read the … [Read more...] about TRUMP IS A GAS GAS GAS
The president of the United States declared war on America on Monday night
The moment we’ve been dreading since that escalator ride down Trump Tower five years ago this month — that’s been slowly building brick by brick as Donald Trump tore down the rule of law, abused the presidency to enrich himself and grabbed the bully pulpit of the White House to divide America with racism, sexism and xenophobia — finally came at 6:45 p.m. as the sun sank over … [Read more...] about The president of the United States declared war on America on Monday night
What Do We Do Now?
by Barry Berman Writing this blog helps me sort through what’s going on and how it affects me. It is therapeutic. The dialogue with readers has sparked a provocative conversation that, I hope, benefits us all. It does for me. A week ago, you couldn’t imagine anything more cataclysmic than COVID and all its ripples. Now, it barely gets a token mention on CNN. As I write … [Read more...] about What Do We Do Now?
Biden accuses Trump of trafficking in ‘resentment and fear’
Philadelphia (AFP) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accused President Donald Trump on Tuesday of turning the United States into a "battlefield riven by old resentments and fresh fears" and pledged to try to heal racial divisions if elected to the White House in November."The moment has come for our nation to deal with systemic racism," Biden said in … [Read more...] about Biden accuses Trump of trafficking in ‘resentment and fear’
Trump threatens to deploy military against protesters in U.S. cities
Washington — Amid racial unrest across the nation, President Donald Trump on Monday declared himself “the president of law and order” and threatened to deploy the United States military to American cities to quell a rise of violent protests.As Trump spoke, an incredible TV split screen developed around the White House. While he addressed the nation in the White House's idyllic … [Read more...] about Trump threatens to deploy military against protesters in U.S. cities