On this Memorial Day, let us honor and remember the fallen, not use it to question the patriotism of those who oppose the Iraq war. Memorial Day will once again be observed in our nation this coming Monday, May 26. It will be a day to remember, and to honor, all the men and women who have died in military service to our country in all wars, including the Iraq war--a war … [Read more...] about Memorial Day 2008
Memorial Day: Remember and Honor
Cartoon by RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Memorial Day: Remember and Honor
Spacecraft Phoenix: Welcome To Mars
I realize this is a bit off topic but I felt it was worth posting. As we are all enjoying our Memorial Day Weekend something special is happening on the planet Mars. A spacecraft called Phoenix has landed on the planet Mars, on a mission to explore the region around the north pole of that planet. Even though the space program has been a reality for my entire life, these … [Read more...] about Spacecraft Phoenix: Welcome To Mars
Libertarians and McCain
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Libertarian Party picks Bob Barr as presidential candidate
AP: The Libertarian Party on Sunday picked former Republican Rep. Bob Barr to be its presidential candidate after six rounds of balloting. Barr beat research scientist Mary Ruwart, who was the party's presidential nominee in 1983 and vice presidential candidate in 1992, by a vote of 324-276 on the final ballot. Barr endorsed Wayne Allyn Root, who was eliminated in the … [Read more...] about Libertarian Party picks Bob Barr as presidential candidate
‘Developing World’ Must Gird for Battle With Rich Over Energy
Heightened international competition for the planet's scarce resources has begun, and it's emerging nations that stand to lose the most, warns O Globo of Brazil's chief international columnist, William Waack. Waack writes that there are two interpretations about the consequences of global inflation due to higher oil prices: "The first is contained in a report from the … [Read more...] about ‘Developing World’ Must Gird for Battle With Rich Over Energy
Chickens Coming Home to Roost in New York?
In a perhaps unanticipated bit of fallout from Hillary Clinton's caustic battle with Barack Obama, reports are circulating that her adopted hometown support among black voters may be under some strain. This just in from the LA Times. Even as she continues her longshot presidential bid, Hillary Rodham Clinton faces a political rift in New York, where black leaders say her … [Read more...] about Chickens Coming Home to Roost in New York?
Indianapolis 500 Race Results
Results 1 Scott Dixon #9 2 Vitor Meira 4 3 Marco Andretti 26 4 Helio Castroneves 3 5 Ed Carpenter 20 Etc..... … [Read more...] about Indianapolis 500 Race Results
An Introduction
Greetings to the readers of The Moderate Voice. I'd like to start by thanking the folks at TMV for inviting me to be a regular contributor. I've done a few guest posts and have enjoyed the feedback from the readers. As a bit of introduction, I am a bankruptcy and estate planning attorney in Northern California who has been involved in politics since I was probably the … [Read more...] about An Introduction
Obama Invokes Kennedy Family Service Call In Speech To Wesleyan Students
Democratic Senator Barack Obama filled in for ailing Senator Ted Kennedy at Kennedy's request to give the commencement address to Wesleyan University students -- and it sounds as if he filled in for a Kennedy in more ways than one: Barack Obama, standing in for Senator Edward M. Kennedy as commencement speaker at Wesleyan University, invoked the Kennedy family's legacy of … [Read more...] about Obama Invokes Kennedy Family Service Call In Speech To Wesleyan Students
How aware? How exposed?
The NYTimes Sunday Magazine Cover Story, Exposed, by Emily Gould on her life as a professional blogger, has been roundly trashed -- see, for example, here, here, here, here, and here, more thoughtful takes here and here -- even as it was a most emailed story and made Memorandum. While I agree with my colleagues that it was fairly frothy, I'm not so sure we're the best … [Read more...] about How aware? How exposed?
Clinton’s RFK Assassination Reference Irks Kennedy Family
If a lot of members of the Kennedy family had earlier broken with Senator Hillary Clinton in her drive for the 2008 Democratic party nomination, then consider her comments about Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, how it ties in with her desire to stay in the race and the way they were widely interpreted to now have created a bigger break -- and sparked considerable … [Read more...] about Clinton’s RFK Assassination Reference Irks Kennedy Family
Introducing Myself To TMV Readers
My thanks to The Moderate Voice for including me as a regular contributor. I am a retired U.S. Air Force Officer and also retired from a large U.S. Aerospace company. A native of Ecuador, I was educated in The Netherlands and in the U.S. and have had several extended foreign residences and assignments. It is this mix of military-civil and U.S.-foreign backgrounds, … [Read more...] about Introducing Myself To TMV Readers
Let us truly honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day
As we observe this Memorial Day weekend, the news media are full of stories honoring and remembering the million of military heroes who have fallen in the wars our country has fought---as it should be. In his weekly radio address Saturday, President Bush urged Americans to honor the sacrifices of those who have served our country, and who have made the ultimate sacrifice--as … [Read more...] about Let us truly honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day
Words of War (Guest Voice)
In this Guest Voice post, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review columnist Bill Steigerwald interviews military history professor, blogger and columnist Victor Davis Hanson. Words of War by Bill Steigerwald Victor Davis Hanson, a former classics professor, is a renowned conservative scholar of ancient history and military affairs who's recently become a nationally syndicated … [Read more...] about Words of War (Guest Voice)
Web users “getting more selfish”
Err, that's the headline. But I'd like to think of it more as "we know better what we want these days"... BBC News: Web users are getting more ruthless and selfish when they go online, reveals research. The annual report into web habits by usability guru Jakob Nielsen shows people are becoming much less patient when they go online. Instead of dawdling on websites … [Read more...] about Web users “getting more selfish”
Libertarian National Convention in Denver Today: Opening or Barring the Door?
I've got a junior reporter down on the Libertarian National Convention floor today. Rachel Hawkridge, is a Libertarian activist and delegate from the state of Washington to the Convention being held in Denver over five days. She phoned in to me just a few minutes ago to say the front runners in the race for nomination to run for POTUS have now been tallied in the first … [Read more...] about Libertarian National Convention in Denver Today: Opening or Barring the Door?
The Flintstones’ ORIGINAL Opening Song
It's now deeply embedded in our culture. "Flintstones, meet the Flintstones..." But that wasn't the original opening that appeared in the program's first two high-rated seasons on ABC. In fact, the 1960s-popular-culture-laced cartoon (un-admittedly based on Jackie Gleason's The Honeymooners -- Fred was drawn to look like Gleason and Wilma looked like Gleason's wife on the … [Read more...] about The Flintstones’ ORIGINAL Opening Song
Prayer For Peace by George Bush 2007, How Are We Doing A Year Later?
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2007 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America On Memorial Day, Americans pause with solemn gratitude and deep respect for all our fallen service men and women who have given their lives for our country and our freedom. Through the generations, the courageous and selfless patriots of our Armed Forces have secured our … [Read more...] about Prayer For Peace by George Bush 2007, How Are We Doing A Year Later?
People Must Heighten Vigilance Against Imperialist ‘Liberty’ and ‘Democracy’
In terms of observing the global media, North Korea takes the prize for coming the closest to permitting the reader to engage in time travel. Apparently, that notorious despot Kim Jong-il is finding it necessary to again inoculate his people against the impinging imperialist world outside. As his nation once again starves, what is Kim now telling his people to persuade … [Read more...] about People Must Heighten Vigilance Against Imperialist ‘Liberty’ and ‘Democracy’