TMV Columnist Shaun Mullen in his "John McCain: Playground Bully As Sissy," quotes Brandon Friedman at Vet Voice: ...while McCain has given so much to his country, thousands of veterans–past and present–have given as much or more. In this war alone, thousands of troops have lost limbs, been paralyzed, and been burned beyond recognition. So to see McCain resort to playing the … [Read more...] about McCain’s Damning Silence
John McCain: Playground Bully As Sissy
Brandon Friedman at Vet Voice nails it: "The fact is, John McCain's service during Vietnam was honorable and he sacrificed a great deal. But his service to the country carries no more weight than that of any other POW. Likewise, while McCain has given so much to his country, thousands of veterans--past and present--have given as much or more. In this war alone, thousands … [Read more...] about John McCain: Playground Bully As Sissy
Early (?) Vice-Presidential Picks Predictions
With the Obama-Biden Democratic ticket now set in stone, it is interesting to investigate who predicted such a pairing the earliest. I came across a web site, ObamaBiden08.org, that published an article on January 14, 2008, titled "Congratulations President Obama and VP Biden!" The article originally appeared on InnocentEnglish.com and was dated January 4, 2008. This is, … [Read more...] about Early (?) Vice-Presidential Picks Predictions
Biden: A Great Pick in Spite of the Concerns
My TMV colleague, Tony Campbell, says that Barack Obama’s selection of Joe Biden as his running mate is the death knell of the Democrats’ once-vaunted chances of taking the White House. Tony writes: If I were a Democrat, I would be really worried about this choice for two reasons: 1. Biden probably will not give up his bid to be re-elected to the United States Senate. The … [Read more...] about Biden: A Great Pick in Spite of the Concerns
What Drew Obama to Biden?
My wonderful co-bloggers already have several posts giving their takes on how the Biden choice will affect the presidential race (Tony Campbell thinks it's an awful choice; Jazz Shaw thinks the GOP will love it; Dorian de Wind and Robert Stein love it; and Shaun Mullen shouts out for his home-state boy). As for me, on the political side I'm decidedly meh. I've been persuaded … [Read more...] about What Drew Obama to Biden?
Biden’s Most Important Role For Obama
It could be THIS. UPDATE II: The Biden pick, what it means and what's likely to come next. Dick Polman weighs in. UPDATE III: I wasn't going to weigh in on this, since there are so many superb posts today here on The Moderate Voice reflecting different viewpoints about Biden and giving some new first-hand information about him as a person. But I got several emails asking … [Read more...] about Biden’s Most Important Role For Obama
Obama’s Biden Vice Presidential Pick: So How Did He Do?
You can vote and view the results HERE. … [Read more...] about Obama’s Biden Vice Presidential Pick: So How Did He Do?
2008 oPod and oPhone
RJ Matson, Roll Call … [Read more...] about 2008 oPod and oPhone
A GOP Bidenpalooza
On Thursday of this week I was participating in chat during the taping of Ed Morrissey's show when the discussion turned to speculation regarding Obama's upcoming VP selection. He was talking to Duane Patterson, the producer of Hugh Hewitt's radio program, and Joe Biden's name popped up. (Keep in mind that both of these gentlemen are staunch conservatives and supporters of John … [Read more...] about A GOP Bidenpalooza
David Brooks’ Hopes Are Realized (So Are Mine): Biden’s the One
In yesterday's New York Times, David Brooks starts his column "Hoping It's Biden" with: "Barack Obama has decided upon a vice-presidential running mate. And while I don’t know who it is as I write, for the good of the country, I hope he picked Joe Biden" and concludes with "Biden’s the one. The only question is whether Obama was wise and self-aware enough to know that." … [Read more...] about David Brooks’ Hopes Are Realized (So Are Mine): Biden’s the One
Obama Makes the Right Choice
As the selection of Joe Biden becomes clear, the only remaining mystery is how political observers could have possibly doubted that Obama would make it. Stooping to self-quotation, "It is more than Biden's years in the Senate that recommend him. During the Democratic primary debates, the phrase 'Joe is right' was heard so often that it became the theme of his ultimately … [Read more...] about Obama Makes the Right Choice
Pakistan After Musharraf: What’s New…?
Pakistan's democratically-elected government, despite the dire predictions/propaganda in the western world, is functioning no better or worse than under the military dictator Pervez Musharraf's regime. However, a democratically-elected government has a moral and popular platform to wage a war on terror. "The Election Commission on Friday set September 6 as the date lawmakers … [Read more...] about Pakistan After Musharraf: What’s New…?
The Joe Biden That I Know & Admire
2008: The Dream Team; 1972: Biden celebrates his 30th birthday with his sons and wife, who was killed a month later While Delaware has its charms, notably its great beaches, it is mostly a place to go through to get to somewhere else, and its mark on American politics since it became the first signatory to the Constitution 225 years ago has been as negligible as the state is … [Read more...] about The Joe Biden That I Know & Admire
A Big Deal For Little Delaware
Senator Joseph R. Biden is the first Delawarean to appear on a major-party presidential slate although several residents of the tiny state have run for president under (very) minor party banners. Delaware's representation in the upper reaches of national government also is on the thin side: One state senator became Senate president pro-tem and another secretary of state, but … [Read more...] about A Big Deal For Little Delaware
VP Rumors and Rumblings (AKA Obama/Biden)
UPDATE: 12:00 PST: Not that it is really breaking news anymore, but it's now up on the Obama web site UPDATE #2: 9:45 PST: CNN is now officially reporting Biden has been offered the spot on the ticket. They cannot cite the official sources but the reporter indicates these are 'very very solid sources' that have confirmed Biden will be the nominee. So much for surprises … [Read more...] about VP Rumors and Rumblings (AKA Obama/Biden)
Correction-McCain Gaffe
Eric Allie, Caglecartoons.com … [Read more...] about Correction-McCain Gaffe
A Starbucks’ Last Burst Of Glory In The California Desert
Baker, CALIFORNIA -- I was driving along the I-15 from Las Vegas at the end of an 8 week trip away from home-base San Diego that took me in my Chevrolet Venture extended mini-van to Wyoming, Montana and Iowa doing shows in my other incarnation. I did some of these "gigs" by driving back and forth between the states. One day I drove 650 miles. And suddenly, this afternoon, … [Read more...] about A Starbucks’ Last Burst Of Glory In The California Desert
A Solution to Russia’s Belligerence?
While we are waiting for Barack Obama to announce his vice-presidential pick, and while we are waiting for Russia to pull all its troops out of Georgia---what was it that Adlai Stevenson said to Russia's Zorin at a Security Council meeting during the Cuban missile crisis? Something like "...until hell freezes over"?---I want to say just a few words on a good opinion piece by … [Read more...] about A Solution to Russia’s Belligerence?
McMansions
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri … [Read more...] about McMansions
A Pre-Nomination Thought
As the two major political parties stand ready to nominate their candidates for President, a thought suddenly occurs to me. Why would any sane, non-masochistic individual want this job? Burrowing out the foreign policy Augean stable that Bush and Cheney leave behind will take years, perhaps decades of remedial effort. Just cutting through its baked hard top crust would … [Read more...] about A Pre-Nomination Thought