With President Bush's would-be successors squabbling over Iraq, they are neglecting the main threat of terror that will face one of them taking office next January. In Pakistan, Musharraf is on his way out as leaders of the two dominant parties agree to reinstate the judges he fired and try to strip him of crucial powers. (More on the nuclear dilemma here.) "Afghanistan … [Read more...] about Our Wobbly War on Terror
Bill Clinton Went On Rush Limbaugh’s Show Day Of Texas Primary
Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton's efforts to reunite the Democratic Party -- and get the votes of some independent voters -- could become tougher than ever with news that former President Bill Clinton appeared on conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh's show...on the day of the Texas primary. If the story catches on, it will likely strike a decidedly sour note with … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Went On Rush Limbaugh’s Show Day Of Texas Primary
Smoke and Mirrors
One of Putin's major selling points -- and that of his successor, Dmitri Medvedev -- has been the impressive rates of economic growth that have occurred on his watch. In no small measure, these economic successes have helped to bolster Putin's public approval rating to 70-80%, and ensure an easy victory for his party in last year's Duma elections. But most of this boasting is … [Read more...] about Smoke and Mirrors
Journalists Are Angry, Too
So you think it's just that people are mad at the media? Well, journalists have feelings, too. And that means journalists from those working on student papers, to weeklies to a journalist laid off at the recently-changed-ownership Los Angeles Times. Can I prove that assertion? Just visit Angry Journalist and you'll see. The site sets it up this way: Why are you angry … [Read more...] about Journalists Are Angry, Too
Will Hillary Clinton Go After Obama’s Pledged Delegates?
Will Hillary Clinton go after Obama's Pledged delegates? The issue has come up before via unnamed sources in news stories but never addressed by Clinton until now -- and it sounds as if it is an option. Note this quote from an interview with Newsweek: How can you win the nomination when the math looks so bleak for you? It doesn't look bleak at all. I have a very close … [Read more...] about Will Hillary Clinton Go After Obama’s Pledged Delegates?
Poetic Commentary: William Blake On The Fall Of The U.S. Dollar
If you can't go with Kipling, you might try this Blake knock-off.... William Blakess "Tiger, Tiger' is about a mighty force gone bad. For some reason that made me think of the current state of the U.S. dollar... William Blake On The Fall Of The U.S. Dollar Dollar, dollar, falling fast, How long can this downturn last? Can we just this slide dismiss, While the world … [Read more...] about Poetic Commentary: William Blake On The Fall Of The U.S. Dollar
Guest Book Review: Of Time and the River by Thomas Wolfe
This is another Guest Book Review by fiction writer Jessica Schneider who also writes for the highly-visited site Cosmoetica, is Book Editor for Monsters and Critics and is the only contributor to her own blog. Review: Of Time and the River by Thomas Wolfe by Jessica Scheider The things people have told me about Thomas Wolfe. Descriptive. Long. Boring. Plodding. … [Read more...] about Guest Book Review: Of Time and the River by Thomas Wolfe
Monday Morning Art Glass Blogging
Hand blown art glass infused with love and care is hard to find. I know the love and care that this artist puts into his work. Go here to see the creations that he loves so much as do others. (Even though I'm related to him, I never ceased to be moved by his care, dedication to his work and love of his craft) … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Art Glass Blogging
Democrats, Florida and Michigan
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com … [Read more...] about Democrats, Florida and Michigan
Obama presidency would be cause for jubilation among which Muslims?
The Hill reports: Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) didn’t back down from his controversial comments about Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) on Saturday night, criticizing Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) campaign for distancing itself from King after he said an Obama presidency would be cause for jubilation among Muslim radicals." While it is true that some radicals may celebrate the … [Read more...] about Obama presidency would be cause for jubilation among which Muslims?
Clearly Not Any Other Year
Tony Campbell is a unique character attached to a stranger-than-fiction cause. A Republican, he worked in the early 90’s for two Democratic members of Congress from Pennsylvania: Ron Klink (who’s no longer in office) and Mike Doyle. “Growing up in western Pennsylvania, I always heard there were no Republicans, only Democrats and conservative Democrats,” Tony … [Read more...] about Clearly Not Any Other Year
Obama-Clinton? Clinton-Obama? Not This Year
It's been the subject of speculation for weeks. Some pundits call it "the dream team." Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have been asked about it. And Bill Clinton pushed one version of it while stumping for his wife this week. So, how likely is it that once one of them has the Democratic nomination for president, that Obama or Clinton will ask the other to become their … [Read more...] about Obama-Clinton? Clinton-Obama? Not This Year
Head’s Up: Our Joe Gandelman to be on CNN This Afternoon
Set your recorder, or watch in person: Joe Gandelman, our Editor in Chief of The Moderate Voice, will be on television at approximately 6:30 PM EST today, Sunday March 9, 2008. That's 6:30 PM Eastern Time 5:30 PM Central Time 4:30 PM Mountain Standard Time 3:30 PM Pacific Time CNN is doing a segment called Blog Buzz, and they've selected a blogger on the right, on the … [Read more...] about Head’s Up: Our Joe Gandelman to be on CNN This Afternoon
Oklahoma State Rep. Goes On Anti-Gay Tirade
Many people do feel and think this way. I wonder how many constituents of politicians like this Lady understand how they are being represented? I suspect that the one of the reasons for the growing resistance to Republican Candidates is that while they may not personally share these prejudices their election enables intolerant public policy towards minorities. … [Read more...] about Oklahoma State Rep. Goes On Anti-Gay Tirade
On the State of Things
Well, the campaign continues. Back in January, I never would have thought that the Obama-Clinton race would have gone on this long. Iowa was a mere eight weeks ago, and there are now about six and a half weeks left before the next big contest in Pennsylvania on 22 April. Seems unbelievable when it's put like that, doesn't it? My discomfort with the Clinton campaign continues … [Read more...] about On the State of Things
Hillary can give more pain to Barack
The emerging shape of battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is not reassuring. Obama won hearts because he filled them with hope for an America marked by cleaner politics and more ethical interaction with the world. Clinton won many minds by making those who worry about America’s enemies and economic troubles feel that she offers a more masterly set of hands at the … [Read more...] about Hillary can give more pain to Barack
Hillary Clinton’s Slash & Burn Campaign
Does Hillary Clinton's embrace of destructive, divisive and dirty politics matter? If all you care about is her winning the Democratic nomination no matter what it takes, then I suppose not. But if you're tired of the politics of the Age of Bush and Rove, including the secrecy and fear mongering, and are thirsting for leaders who take the high road, then it certainly … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Slash & Burn Campaign
The Last American Veteran of World War I and the Costs of War
The Boston Globe: World War I veterans still have no national memorial. There has been no Hollywood blockbuster in recent years to bring their story to life. But they still have Frank Buckles. More than 90 years after he fudged his age to join the Army, Corporal Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I, came to the Pentagon yesterday to … [Read more...] about The Last American Veteran of World War I and the Costs of War
Democrat takes Solid GOP House Seat
Foster takes seat from GOP Democrat to succeed Hastert in Republican stronghold In a stunning upset Saturday that could be a sign of trouble for Republicans this fall, a little-known Democratic physicist won the special election for a far west suburban congressional seat long held by former GOP House Speaker Dennis Hastert. This helps restore my faith in human nature. It … [Read more...] about Democrat takes Solid GOP House Seat
Bush Supports Undifferentiated Tortures, Even as “The People” Explicitly Do Not
By his veto, President Bush broadcasts loudly to the world that a bill forbidding water boarding torture of human beings, and other egregious harms to prisoners held without habeas corpus, shall, by his fiat, continue. Mr. Bush argues that 'we,' not he, cannot be having any humane treatment of prisoners. That 'we' must be able to use torture 'techniques.' That we "can't, … [Read more...] about Bush Supports Undifferentiated Tortures, Even as “The People” Explicitly Do Not