As President Bush visits an Israel celebrating its 60th anniversary, Arabs and Palestinians commemorate the "Nakba," which in Arabic means "the catastrophe." For a sampling of what all nations in the region outside of Israel think of the events and President Bush's visit, a good place to start would be this editorial from Jordan's Jordan Times. It reads in part: "U.S. … [Read more...] about Bush’s Role in the Middle East: ‘What a Shame’
When Expedience Trumps The Sisterhood
The fur is again flying in the feminist sandbox over the other big endorsement that Barack Obama received on Wednesday, this one from the National Abortion Rights Action League. NARAL’s endorsement statement called Obama: "A strong advocate for a woman's right to choose throughout his career in public office. He steadfastly supports and defends a woman's right to make … [Read more...] about When Expedience Trumps The Sisterhood
Do You Know the Tale of Brewster Kahle?
You should know the tale. We all should know it. Kahle's is the face of a modern-American hero, and Eric Mink ably summarized his story in yesterday's edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. … [Read more...] about Do You Know the Tale of Brewster Kahle?
Bush On Political Attack: Suggests Obama And Democrats Seek “Appeasement” Of Terrorists (UPDATED)
President George Bush has all-but-formally entered campaign 2008 today suggesting -- from foreign soil yet -- that the Democrats would want "appeasement" of terrorists, in language sharper than usual. What you read below is one reason why many\independent voters who were once Republicans or voted Republican could well cast a massive protest vote in November. Many … [Read more...] about Bush On Political Attack: Suggests Obama And Democrats Seek “Appeasement” Of Terrorists (UPDATED)
Poll: 48% Likely Voters Dissatisfied With Current Crop of Presidential Candidates
A new Zogby poll finds that almost half of the county's likely voters are dissatisfied with the current crop of Presidential candidates. It also finds that more voters would be unlikely to vote for Democrats Senator Hillary Clinton than Senator Barack Obama. And presumptive GOP nominee Senator John McCain by a slim margin is the candidate they would least likely never … [Read more...] about Poll: 48% Likely Voters Dissatisfied With Current Crop of Presidential Candidates
Ferrell-Fouts Award Nominee
Karl Rove in today's WSJ: Both parties face major challenges and have little time to alter the dynamics of the election to their advantage. Recognizing underlying problems and correcting them within a matter of a couple of months is one of the supreme challenges in politics. Whichever party does that fast and well will benefit come November. That's just one example. Read … [Read more...] about Ferrell-Fouts Award Nominee
McCain: From 100 Years to Four
Much ado has been made over Sen. John McCain's previous comments regarding how it would be "fine with him" if American troops were in Iraq for the next 100 years, as well as his subsequent, controversial comparisons between that nation with post-war Germany and Japan. During a recent appearance in Ohio, however, McCain scaled back those plans a bit saying that we may "win" the … [Read more...] about McCain: From 100 Years to Four
Obama’s not quite Macaca moment, but “sweetie” reporter none too happy (UPDATED)
Okay - can we just get this out of the way? Watch for yourself: Now, look - I chastise my father whenever he calls me anything remotely close to sweetie, and he's used a whole bunch of those terms (let me be brutally honest since my mother reads this blog but my father doesn't: I hate it when my father uses alleged terms of endearment like "doll" "babe" or "baby" - but I … [Read more...] about Obama’s not quite Macaca moment, but “sweetie” reporter none too happy (UPDATED)
Jon Stewart on the West Virginia primary
Says Stewart poking fun at Hillary, "Relentlessness ain't free... 'Here me now poor working class white people of West Virginia... SHOW ME THE MONEY!'" hilzoy says: For some reason, what got me the most was hearing her ask for more money. She is, after all, an extremely wealthy woman. And she was asking those people she claims to be fighting for -- the nurse on her second … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart on the West Virginia primary
Barack Obama, America’s Purple Belt & The ‘Yet Unclosed Scab’ Of Racism Amidst Us
Purple areas are where Clinton got 65-plus percent of the to-date primary vote. Green areas are West Virginia districts she won -- as in all of them. An alien from another planet could be excused for getting whiplashes (this particular alien has more than one head) in trying to decipher these results from voting in a strange land on planet Earth called the United States of … [Read more...] about Barack Obama, America’s Purple Belt & The ‘Yet Unclosed Scab’ Of Racism Amidst Us
Than Shwe Declares Victory… Over Helping Millions of Devastated Burmese to Receive Aid? No, He Declares Victory About Helping Himself. Again.
Than Shwe, the dictator of Burma, caused it to be announced today that a constitutional referendum "was overwhelmingly approved"-- when in fact a huge portion of the Burmese are dead or lying injured and homeless from the cyclone and tsunami which hit the Irrawaddy delta rice growing region almost 13 days ago...and were unable to drink clean water, let alone vote. Than … [Read more...] about Than Shwe Declares Victory… Over Helping Millions of Devastated Burmese to Receive Aid? No, He Declares Victory About Helping Himself. Again.
Polar Bear: The Lost Story
Today the noble polar bear was listed by the US Government as a threatened species because the icy environs in which it thrives are diminishing. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne said this step did not denote a policy shift to lessen 'global warming.' It appears to be the government's first use of the Endangered Species Act to note the loss of animal habitat caused by dramatic … [Read more...] about Polar Bear: The Lost Story
Top Ten Angry On-Camera Meltdowns
When they lose it on camera and use words little Eddy shouldn't hear. See it on Gawker (but we got the tip from Andrew Sullivan) … [Read more...] about Top Ten Angry On-Camera Meltdowns
Government’s Economic Misinformation Campaign Peaks
Government's Economic Misinformation Campaign Peaks Americans are pretty used to getting bogus economic information from their government and the barons of Wall Street. But today, May 14, 2008, this misinformation campaign may well have peaked. We were informed that inflation during April was "modest," and only increased a piddling .02 percent. How is this possible, you … [Read more...] about Government’s Economic Misinformation Campaign Peaks
The Media And The Bush Wedding (Guest Voice)
This Guest Voice post is by journalism professor and author Walter Brasch who is also a syndicated newspaper columnist and radio commentator, and president of the Pennsylvania Press Club. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or its writers. The Media and the Bush Wedding OR All the News That Fits—In 500 words or a … [Read more...] about The Media And The Bush Wedding (Guest Voice)
McCAIN The GREEN
Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune … [Read more...] about McCAIN The GREEN
What Does It Take To Get Edwards’ Endorsement?
One of the funniest political sketches I've seen in a long time. Hat tip to reader Citizen Kang. … [Read more...] about What Does It Take To Get Edwards’ Endorsement?
Oh, brother… UPDATED: He’s a father of 2 girls…
I'm happy for the Edwards endorsement,* but share the distress of those concerned about sweetie: Our candidate is the smoothest orator in the recent history of American politics. Hillary Clinton is usually the one who misspeaks. We're giving bloggers and newspapers too much ammunition. Especially when this is the second time he's called a woman sweetie on the campaign … [Read more...] about Oh, brother… UPDATED: He’s a father of 2 girls…
Judge rules for straight student friend of gays in freedom of expression case
Ande @ Toweroad has the good news: United States District Court Richard Smoak ruled in favor of high school student Heather Gillman yesterday in a suit she and the ACLU brought against her school’s principal and the Holmes County School Board. Gillman claimed that her First Amendment rights were violated when the school forbid her from wearing clothing or displaying stickers … [Read more...] about Judge rules for straight student friend of gays in freedom of expression case
Edwards Endorses Obama And Rains On Clinton’s Parade
Former Democratic Senator John Edwards endorsed Senator Barack Obama for the party's presidential nomination -- giving Obama a long-sought-after endorsement that both he and rival Senator Hillary Clinton sought...and raining on Clinton's post-West Virginia primary political parade. It was a sign of just how quickly this see-saw political drama can change, with Clinton last … [Read more...] about Edwards Endorses Obama And Rains On Clinton’s Parade