JOHN McCAIN AND SAM AT HIS ARIZONA RANCH Beyond the recent fisticuffs between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama over who is blacker, no aspect of this campaign season is more surreal than the view of too damned many Republicans that their most electable candidate is unacceptable. That, of course, would be John McCain. This counter-intuitive enmity – harshly articulated … [Read more...] about John McCain & The Republican Death Wish
What Hillary Clinton Shows About the Status of Women
Does the treatment of Hillary Clinton reflect some disturbing truths about the treatment of women around the world? According to this op-ed article from Colombia's El Tiempo newspaper, 'Unfortunately, at the beginning of the 21st Century, the stereotype that defines women alternatively as adorable, useless and emotionally unstable creatures; or as cold, distant, but competent … [Read more...] about What Hillary Clinton Shows About the Status of Women
The Gulf States Reject Bush’s Approach to Iran
What kind of discussions went on behind closed doors during President Bush's recent tour of the Middle East? According to this at times biting op-ed from the Al-Illihad newspaper of the United Arab Emirates, 'Kuwait's Foreign Minister, by visiting Iran before Bush ended his historic visit the region, was sending a clear message: We don't agree with your escalation and … [Read more...] about The Gulf States Reject Bush’s Approach to Iran
Design change
As you can see, The Moderate Voice's design has changed. This is part one to optimize TMV's speed when loading into your browsers. A substantial amount of graphical style elements were removed in order to do this. Part two is optimizing our server which will occur late evening EST on Monday (01/21/08). Post categories and archives will be added back Monday afternoon. We … [Read more...] about Design change
American Scrutiny of Its Candidates is Admirable
El Salvador's El Mundo paper has an interesting op-ed in praise of the serious scrutiny under which American presidential candidates must battle. Score one for the United States. Score one for the mass media. How about that for doubly unusual? H/T WatchingAmerica.com … [Read more...] about American Scrutiny of Its Candidates is Admirable
Frontrunners
Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Frontrunners
Hispanics Out-Reproduce the Nation
The Venezualan newspaper, El Universal, (translated by Watching America.com) has a refreshingly non-polemical op-ed on immigration in U.S., concentrating the mind with the statistic, In 2006 the birth rate [in the U.S.] exceeded that 45 years ago, carrying the fertility rate to 2.1 children per woman, which according to experts, is the magic figure that must be reached … [Read more...] about Hispanics Out-Reproduce the Nation
A Nation Searching: Back to the Future or Forward to the Past?
Leaving soon The Germans are watching the primaries and Watching America.com has an incisive op-ed from Sued Deutsche. The problem that faces voters, it says, America is insecure about its own course. The nation wants to get away from George W. Bush, who continually split not only the world, but also his own nation into good and bad and into left and right. … [Read more...] about A Nation Searching: Back to the Future or Forward to the Past?
Where are the Moderate Voices?
Got Any Moderate Voices? was a recent discussion on the Centerfield Blog. There are insightful comments about the frustration of moderates who can't provoke a following for tame, balanced and nuanced opinion....Ain't it the truth. My opinion is that there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. And I suspect that non-partisan/trans-partisan election reform … [Read more...] about Where are the Moderate Voices?
Post Caucus Musings from Nevada
Going into yesterday's caucus, we all knew there were going to be a lot of issues in play: housing; the economy; the Iraq war; health care. Even the issue of whether candidates should be seen anywhere near the floors of our various casinos was mentioned. I arrived at my local Democratic caucus site early, and it was like a pep rally outside. Clinton supporters and Obama … [Read more...] about Post Caucus Musings from Nevada
Yet More Nevada And South Carolina Voting Reaction
From a writer I respect very much and who I read all the time HERE and HERE. … [Read more...] about Yet More Nevada And South Carolina Voting Reaction
What Candidate Had A Major Surge In Nevada?
The answer: Rep. Ron Paul -- who came in second. … [Read more...] about What Candidate Had A Major Surge In Nevada?
Why Democrats Should Support McCain
So after eight years of waiting, my main man -- Senator Johnny Mac -- finally won a primary in the very state that, in 2000, helped set the course for the so-called Bush presidency. Good for John. Unfortunately, I fear the most challenging days of his campaign are in front of him, not behind him. The contemporary Republican establishment does not like McCain and is … [Read more...] about Why Democrats Should Support McCain
More Primary Analysis: McCain Inevitable And Clintons Ready To Pounce?
Arizona Senator John McCain will be the last man standing in the Republican battle for the 2008 Presidential nomination. And if Senator Barack Obama felt Senator Hillary Clinton's camp played hardball in Nevada, just wait until he sees what awaits him in South Carolina. That's the view of of two top Internet pundits. The first contention is New York Political Scientist Dr. … [Read more...] about More Primary Analysis: McCain Inevitable And Clintons Ready To Pounce?
Sarkozy and Bruni: Another French Revolution!
Just close your eyes and imagine this happening in the USA! But this IS happening in France!!! Former Italian supermodel Carla Bruni finds French people 'miserable' and Paris 'unbearably polluted' but when it comes to her true love, she thinks that President Nicolas Sarkozy is like 'Napoleon Bonaparte'. If this were to happen in the US there would have been another American … [Read more...] about Sarkozy and Bruni: Another French Revolution!
The Only Numbers That Count
Behind the rise and fall of the opinion polls and the trickle of primary and caucus results is the reality of who will pick next President of the United States. At the Democratic Convention in late August, there will be over 850 super-delegates--governors, members of Congress and the Democratic National Committee, present and former Senate and House leaders as well as former … [Read more...] about The Only Numbers That Count
Bill Clinton: My Wife Is The Greatest…
Among the US Presidents who visited India, Bill Clinton made a great impression; and close second was George W. Bush. Their informal and intense ways won many admirers. Please don't ask me how their controversial actions/reputation/policies were completely overlooked (there are enough experts to pontificate on this). Now the spotlight is again on Bill Clinton for his … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton: My Wife Is The Greatest…
Hillary Clinton’s Priority: “Get Sons, Husbands Back From Iraq &…”
Hillary Clinton's victory message to her supporters after her Nevada victory was loud and clear...the US troops must return home and end the trauma of American families. (See Nevada victory video here) Ms Clinton could have added that this step might also help end the trauma of wives, mothers and children elsewhere in the world. The US troops' issue is of serious concern to … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Priority: “Get Sons, Husbands Back From Iraq &…”
The Fog Begins to Part? Or Does It?
Primaries: A Challenge to the Last Dollar
According to this article from Italy's La Stampa, Money, money, money: this is the word – bipartisan like no other – that will guide the electoral campaigns of the Republican and Democratic candidates through the next four weeks. Objective – to survive with full treasure chests after February 5, when on ‘Super Tuesday’ 22 states will hold their primary votes. … [Read more...] about Primaries: A Challenge to the Last Dollar