The Iraqis don't want them, the FBI calls them murderers and American homeowners are trying to move them out of their backyard. Only the Bush Administration keeps giving Blackwater love--and contracts. In the latest misadventures of Mercenaries-R-Us, it took an order from a federal judge last week to force San Diego's mayor to let Blackwater open its new training facility … [Read more...] about Nobody Loves Blackwater But Bush
Taking it to the radio
While we normally show up on Thursdays, our crack team of political analysts (or would that be "team on crack?") will be on Mid Stream Radio today, June 10, at 1 pm Eastern, 10 am Pacific, to cover a few of the stories of the week, both whimsical and serious. We'll be talking about my highly unpopular bit of snark on why vegans should be sent to internment camps, how G4TV is … [Read more...] about Taking it to the radio
Gas-Tax Vote Grab; or, McCain the Con Man’s Pathetic Pandering Populism
John McCain is yet again calling for a gas-tax holiday. Remember that terrible idea that surfaced a while back? (He and Hillary were for it, Obama was against it.) It's nothing but pandering populism, and it's been thoroughly criticized by everyone know who knows anything about it. Here's how I put it last month: "Obama is right not to sign on to this madness. And why is it … [Read more...] about Gas-Tax Vote Grab; or, McCain the Con Man’s Pathetic Pandering Populism
This Just In!
This just in from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz: McCain Vows to Campaign in All Thirteen Colonies Kicks Off Contest in Dominion of Virginia Republican presidential nominee John McCain officially kicked off his general election campaign today, promising to bring his race for the White House to “all thirteen colonies.” At a campaign stop in the Dominion of … [Read more...] about This Just In!
Blogging in Tongues Against English-only legislation
Information from the National Conference of State Legislatures indicates that the states' approaches to linguistic diversity often straightjacket the subject into immigration. However, linguistic diversity enriches and enables individuals and society in many more positive ways than many of these legislative efforts would have us believe. In my state, Ohio, the House passed … [Read more...] about Blogging in Tongues Against English-only legislation
Records Show Bush Met Disgraced Lobbyist Abramoff Three Times More Than He Said
The latest new example of why President George Bush suffers from a huge credibility gap: it now turns out that, despite the White House's denials and Bush's comments that he barely knew the guy, Bush met with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff three times more than he originally admitted. ABC NEWS reports: The White House had stronger ties to disgraced superlobbyist Jack … [Read more...] about Records Show Bush Met Disgraced Lobbyist Abramoff Three Times More Than He Said
Senate Intelligence Report
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Senate Intelligence Report
Giving Away the Nuclear Farm
Here's a really good question for you. Why is George W. Bush helping Saudi Arabia build nukes? Here's a quick geopolitical quiz: What country is three times the size of Texas and has more than 300 days of blazing sun a year? What country has the world's largest oil reserves resting below miles upon miles of sand? And what country is being given nuclear power, not solar, by … [Read more...] about Giving Away the Nuclear Farm
Impeachment! (America yawns)
I find myself wondering if timing might not have been a factor in Rep. Dennis Kucinich's decision to bring articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush. An Ohio Democratic lawmaker and former presidential candidate has presented articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush to Congress. Thirty-five articles were presented by Rep. Dennis Kucinich to … [Read more...] about Impeachment! (America yawns)
They’re Off & Running! A Baker’s Dozen Observations On The Obama-McCain Race
(1.) Obama must continue to keep things simple, something that he did to great and historic effect during a grueling, bullet-dodging primary campaign, while reminding voters at every turn that a McCain presidency would be the Bush III edition of Nightmare on Elm Street. (2.) Obama's strategy of campaigning hard early in red states while trying to heal intra-party … [Read more...] about They’re Off & Running! A Baker’s Dozen Observations On The Obama-McCain Race
Of Antarctica, Darkness, Prophylactics and Scientists
What do you think was the cargo in one of the last shipments to a U.S. research base in Antarctica before the onset of winter darkness? See the MSNBC story here... … [Read more...] about Of Antarctica, Darkness, Prophylactics and Scientists
Nicolas Sarkozy & A Rising Female Star
The media revels in highlighting the debonair French President Nicolas Sarkozy's romantic links, past and present. If this subject interests you then please click here... to read more about a rising female star who was once linked romantically with Sarkozy. … [Read more...] about Nicolas Sarkozy & A Rising Female Star
A Jefferson for Obama (Guest Voice)
In this Guest Voice post, a descendent of Thomas Jefferson endorses Barack Obama for President and explains why. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or its writers. A Jefferson for Obama By Martha Randolph Carr A hornet’s nest was stirred up recently by my public endorsement of Obama as our next president and then again with … [Read more...] about A Jefferson for Obama (Guest Voice)
Obama and McCain: Their Assets are Their Weaknesses
What do John McCain and Barack Obama have in common? According to senior columnist Emilie Sueur of Lebanon's L’Orient le Jour, the characteristics that have catapulted them to their respective party nominations are precisely the things that most threaten them. Sueur writes of Obama: "Obama plays on his age - 46 - and his origins - from Kenya, Kansas, Hawaii, Indonesia and … [Read more...] about Obama and McCain: Their Assets are Their Weaknesses
On Trusting White People
I've written on several occasions about my favorite quote by W.E.B. Du Bois, responding to a student who asked: "Do you trust White people?" You do not and you know that you do not, much as you want to; yet you rise and lie and say you do; you must say it for her salvation and the world’s you repeat that she must trust them, that most white folks are honest, and all the while … [Read more...] about On Trusting White People
Like Bush Jr., Legitimacy Will Be ‘Obama’s Dilemma’
Has the 'undemocratic' nature of the Democratic primaries stained Barack Obama's candidacy from the start? According to Juan Maria Alponte, who writes for Mexico's El Universal, the lack of legitimacy of his nomination victory echoes that of George W. Bush's general election win in 2000, and the notoriously complicated election of John Quincy Adams in 1824. Alponte writes in … [Read more...] about Like Bush Jr., Legitimacy Will Be ‘Obama’s Dilemma’
On “Commentgate”
In an earlier post, Michael Stickings comments on comments. He talks about some bigoted comments left on the McCain website, and while he doesn't say this reflects on McCain, he say the website is an outlet for "straight-talking bigotry." Earlier in the day, there were reports of a person who left a note on the Barak Obama website that talked about how the Jewish Lobby … [Read more...] about On “Commentgate”
All the Bigotry That’s Fit to Post at John McCain’s Website
AMERICAblog's John Aravosis has a fantastic (and invaluable) post up today examining some of the bigotry that can be found at McCain's website -- and it's pretty revealing. Entering search terms like "fag," "bitch," and "Jew," he found a discussion thread on whether or not Obama is the anti-Christ (including a comment suggesting that the anti-Christ is "an apostate Jew"), … [Read more...] about All the Bigotry That’s Fit to Post at John McCain’s Website
Gallup Daily: Obama Takes 6 Percent Lead Over McCain
Democratic presumptive Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama has now taken a 6 percent lead over GOP senator John McCain in the latest Gallup Daily tracking poll. A sign of increasing Democratic party unity? Barack Obama is enjoying a modest bump in support following Hillary Clinton's exit from the presidential race. The latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update finds … [Read more...] about Gallup Daily: Obama Takes 6 Percent Lead Over McCain
What’s Going On In Italy?
Blogger Matt Eckel writes about a disturbing shift in Italian politics: Anyone taking a passing glance at European political trends in the past few months might be prompted to ask, along with Alex Harrowell, 'what's going on in Italy?' Harrowell amplifies the considerable angst expressed by the Guardian's Martin Jacques over some of the cultural touchstones that accompanied … [Read more...] about What’s Going On In Italy?