The thought-provoking Dean Esmay writes: Whoops. I guess there’s more than a “scintilla” of evidence of what would legally constitute child abuse amongst these cultists, as some have suggested does not exist. Nope, there’s evidence of widespread child abuse (or what would be legally defined as child abuse, anyway) in this cult as a general everyday practice, which is why … [Read more...] about The Controversy Over Marrying Girls
Attorney General Swanson Investigates!
While much of the national media has not caught on, here at The Moderate Voice we have been following the saga of Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson and the troubles plaguing her office. Following numerous charges of questionable behavior and the blocking of union formation, whistleblower and Deputy Attorny General Lawson has been fired. As we find at Lady's … [Read more...] about Attorney General Swanson Investigates!
Tracking the Crowd’s Collective Voice
I found this aggregator a fascinating resource. Not sure how useful it will ultimately prove to be, but it's worth checking out, if you haven't already. I especially enjoyed the answers to one of the week's hottest questions: Should the Fla. and Mich. delegates be seated at the Dems national convention? The "No's" are currently leading nearly 2-to-1. … [Read more...] about Tracking the Crowd’s Collective Voice
U.S. ‘Caligula’ Has No Standing to Advocate for Cuban Freedom
Many Americans are unaware that most of the world considers Washington's decades-old blockade and general treatment of Cuba to be - if not a war crime - certainly a case of human rights abuse. For those interested in sampling the general mood, this article written by a former member of the Mexican Congress is a good place to start. Comparing President Bush alternatively … [Read more...] about U.S. ‘Caligula’ Has No Standing to Advocate for Cuban Freedom
Tim Russert On Political Impact Of McClellan Anti-Bush Memoir
Tim Russert, appearing on the Today Show, notes that former White House press secretary Scott McClellan's book could have considerable impact on the Bush administration's reputation AND on Campaign 2008. Watch it in full. Russert hits the nail on the head. Also be sure to keep watching for the MSNBC early report on the book, which follows Russert. Russert's report makes … [Read more...] about Tim Russert On Political Impact Of McClellan Anti-Bush Memoir
But Remember, this has NOTHING to do with Obama
Some of the coverage of the Democratic presidential primary race certainly swerves into the realm of "puzzling" with other adjectives (e.g. arcane, jaw-dropping) coming into play. The trend continues today. Though Barack Obama has rejected the support of his controversial pastor, some of his fellow Democrats continue to keep a close watch on anything and everything said at … [Read more...] about But Remember, this has NOTHING to do with Obama
The Obama Dream and then some…
Senator Obama represents much to many black folks in America. Perceived barriers in America seemed to have been shattered in the black psyche due to Obama's run. Seeing a black man become the next POTUS represents the realization of a dream. Stories will be told to black children that history was made and Martin Luther King Jr's dream has been fully realized: a black man is … [Read more...] about The Obama Dream and then some…
Kiss your cable box goodbye
WSJ Online: Sony Corp. and six of the biggest U.S. cable operators announced an agreement to create digital televisions capable of receiving cable service without a set-top box. Sony signed a pact with Comcast Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc., Cox Communications, Charter Communications Inc., Cablevision Systems Corp. and Bright House Networks to develop technology that will … [Read more...] about Kiss your cable box goodbye
Invalid Argument
Clinton argues that she'll be the stronger candidate in November, pointing to current polls of her strength in head-to-head match-ups with McCain. While it has been said before, it deserves repeating: You simply can't predict in May what will happen in November. Case in point. [H/t Sullivan] … [Read more...] about Invalid Argument
The Ultimate Threat To Discredit Former White House Press Spokesman McClellan?
In our first post on former White House press spokesman Scott McClellan's explosive book that blasts former President George Bush, Karl Rove, the White House and the Bush administration's honesty with the American people and Congress, we noted that there would be an attempt to discredit him that would be aimed at obscuring his book's content. Is this the ultimate attempt to … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Threat To Discredit Former White House Press Spokesman McClellan?
Pfleger on Clinton
Some will be offended by this clip. I thought it was hysterical. But then, I've never been entirely comfortable with the constraints of political correctness. … [Read more...] about Pfleger on Clinton
A Homage to High Gas Prices (and Taxes)
I've started looking for a new car and I've decided to pick the Toyota Prius. No, I'm not trading in my SUV; I am getting it for a few reasons. First, my partner Daniel purchased a Smart Four Two so, we need a car that can haul stuff efficiently and my current high-mileage Jetta Turbo Diesel ain't cutting it. The Prius has good cargo and passenger room (another deficit on … [Read more...] about A Homage to High Gas Prices (and Taxes)
The Obama Auschwitz Controversy Is Over, Right?
To most it is. It was clarified and most people on both sides who believe there are other issues out there (things such as the war, economy, gas prices, energy policy, the economy, even the strategical positioning of various candidates in the upcoming election) have decided to --kindly pardon the expression -- move on. But some haven't -- and some have clearly had enough. … [Read more...] about The Obama Auschwitz Controversy Is Over, Right?
Linguist Geoff Nunberg on the meaning of “marriage”
Doug Carlson sees a firestorm unleashed by the California court's marriage ruling. Me too. But I see the fire burning in a totally different direction than Doug. What got me going in Doug's post, though, was his use of quotation marks around the word "marriage." Yesterday on Fresh Air linguit Geoff Nunberg had a stirring essay on just that topic. I urge you to listen in its … [Read more...] about Linguist Geoff Nunberg on the meaning of “marriage”
McCain’s Age Redux
Every time the matter of McCain's age is raised, I yawn. I know it's an aspect of the candidate that is worthy of some discussion, especially in the context of what is possibly the hardest, most taxing job in the world. At the same time, I have trouble fretting too much about the Senator's almost-72 years. My apathy is perhaps best explained by what Groucho Marx once said: … [Read more...] about McCain’s Age Redux
News Corp’s Murdoch: Democrats Will Win 2008 Presidential Election In Landslide
News Corp maven and Fox News boss Rupert Murdoch, the man Democrats love to hate, has made a surprising prediction: he says Democrats will win the 2008 Presidential election in a landslide. And he has notably nice things to say about Democratic Senator Barack Obama. His comments can't be good news for GOP presumptive nominee Senator John McCain, or for Senator Hillary … [Read more...] about News Corp’s Murdoch: Democrats Will Win 2008 Presidential Election In Landslide
Three Women as Potential Dem VP’s
And from what I've read, all three represent strong options. Ben Adler has details. I remember reading the Napolitano and Sebelius blurbs in Time magazine’s “5 Best Governors” round up in 2005, which is noted in Adler's article. (In a bit of irony, Huckabee was on that list, too.) And McCaskill ... what can I say? She's from my home state. She was the first Democrat I … [Read more...] about Three Women as Potential Dem VP’s
After Scott McClellan
Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune … [Read more...] about After Scott McClellan
You Know You’re the Nominee When …
... the opposing party makes you the focus of the top half of the home page of its Web site. To be fair, the same is going on at the other party's Web site. Ahhh, politics. Obama is evil. McCain is the spawn of Satan. And Hillary is lost in the shuffle. Sorry, Meatloaf: in this case, we'll have to settle for "one out of three ain't bad." … [Read more...] about You Know You’re the Nominee When …
In Google’s Grip: Mourning Loss Of Anonymity…
As they say "visibility has become big business". Apart from businesses/writers/bloggers, there is a whole range of organisations/people turning to the internet for increased visibility. Have you ever thought of a scenario when, for some reason, you decide to end your visibility on the net and start enjoying total anonymity...by erasing any mention of your name from the … [Read more...] about In Google’s Grip: Mourning Loss Of Anonymity…