The NY Daily News reports Two from presidential reform group quit to draft Mayor Bloomberg for 2008 bid While the obvious interpretation of this is preparation for a Bloomberg presidential campaign perhaps there is another. If Bloomberg determines that the odds are against him for a run perhaps he might consider an alternate use for his resources that also serves his … [Read more...] about Unity08 team moves to Bloomberg
Iran Incident: The Backpedaling Begins
The backpedaling has begun regarding Pentagon claims that Iranian fast boats swarmed U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. As I noted here yesterday, my initial reaction was disbelief. And that the incident was being used as a pretext to up the saber rattling instead of making a good-faith effort to engage Tehran diplomatically. Now, just two days after the … [Read more...] about Iran Incident: The Backpedaling Begins
President Musharraf to US: ‘Don’t Dare Invade My Country’
Ed Morrissey in his blog takes note of the US officials' current rhetoric about covert intelligence and military operations in the tribal areas of Pakistan, and the strong reaction this evoked from President Pervez Musharraf who said that he would consider such a step by US troops as "invasion of his country." Well said, General (oops Mr) Musharraf! Mr Musharraf by now … [Read more...] about President Musharraf to US: ‘Don’t Dare Invade My Country’
DVD Review: Thoughts On The “Planet Of The Apes”
Here's another Guest film Review by Dan Schneider, who has this heavily-visited website and whose reviews for TMV have been highly popular. Thoughts On the Planet Of The Apes Copyright ©2008 by Dan Schneider Whilst searching Amazon a while back, I happened to come across a copy of Planet Of The Apes: The Ultimate DVD Collection which was significantly cheaper than … [Read more...] about DVD Review: Thoughts On The “Planet Of The Apes”
From Obamamania to Obam…err
America wants change; it just can't work out what sort of change. This is what The Economist says in an interesting write-up "Everything is up in the air. That is not just because this is the most open election in America since 1928 (the last time that no incumbent president or vice-president was in the race); it is because Americans don't really know what they want. "Sure, … [Read more...] about From Obamamania to Obam…err
CIA I: Why a Constitutional Showdown Is Necessary In the Tapegate Scandal
Things are not off to a propitious start for those of us who believe that the destruction of those Central Intelligence Agency torture tapes should be thoroughly investigated. And that if people with big offices and fancy titles aren't taken down then it will have been a failure. This is not a case of rushing to judgment -- as in prematurely assigning guilt in what is a … [Read more...] about CIA I: Why a Constitutional Showdown Is Necessary In the Tapegate Scandal
CIA II: ‘Legacy of Ashes’ Book Review
CIA learned of Berlin Wall fall, Soviet collapse on CNN Although it may not be the best metaphor, if the Central Intelligence Agency had been a baseball team over the last 60 years, its record would be something like 5 wins and 95 loses in really big games. Yes, the CIA has been that bad. That is abundantly clear – and made abundantly clear in shocking detail based on … [Read more...] about CIA II: ‘Legacy of Ashes’ Book Review
Hillary’s Quest: Between Tears and the Throne …
Where the tears shed by Hillary Clinton real or staged? And if they were real - what does it tell us about her candidacy? According to this editorial from one of Germany's leading business dailies, the Financial Times Deutschland, 'the scene undoubtedly seemed authentic. But those who listened carefully had to reckon with this: There was something narcissistic at the heart of … [Read more...] about Hillary’s Quest: Between Tears and the Throne …
Thompson Shines In South Carolina Republican Debate
The BIG story out of last night's GOP debate in South Carolina is that actor and former Senator Fred Thompson finally morphed into the Fred Thompson many conservatives had hoped to see: energetic, witty and aggressive. Will it serve Thompson -- or will he be the candidate that could have been? The New York Times story sets the scene: Fred D. Thompson tried to salvage … [Read more...] about Thompson Shines In South Carolina Republican Debate
Middle East Peace as Smokescreen for Escalation Against Iran?
Watching America.com is running a plethora of articles on Bush's visit to the Middle East. Among them two are of particular interest, especially when taken together. It's difficult to find a soul who isn't skeptical about Bush's Mid-East tour - both its purpose and the fact the tour is intended to improve on a mess whose perpetuation the visitor, Bush, is considered to be … [Read more...] about Middle East Peace as Smokescreen for Escalation Against Iran?
Edmund Hillary (1919-2008)
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The Clintons’ Tone May Lose Them Civil Rights Veteran’s Endorsement
We've noted in previous posts the increasing stridency of Bill and Hillary Clinton's campaign statements in their battle against Democratic Senator Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic nomination -- and now chickens may be coming home to roost in the form of Ms. Clinton's possible loss of a civil rights movement veteran's endorsement: Representative James E. Clyburn of … [Read more...] about The Clintons’ Tone May Lose Them Civil Rights Veteran’s Endorsement
Dennis Kucinich Demands New Hampshire Vote Recount
File this in your He's Got To Be Kidding file: Democrat Dennis Kucinich, who won less than 2 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire primary, said Thursday he wants a recount to ensure that all ballots in his party's contest were counted. The Ohio congressman cited "serious and credible reports, allegations and rumors" about the integrity of Tuesday results. Did I … [Read more...] about Dennis Kucinich Demands New Hampshire Vote Recount
A Campaign Oh So American …
What do Europeans - in this case the Swiss - think about the way Americans elect their presidents? According to this article from Switzerland's Tribune de Geneve, 'American presidential campaigns are unique because they are so unpredictable. While one truth seems called for by the polls, it is then belied by the vote. While the pundits - those stars of the media circus - … [Read more...] about A Campaign Oh So American …
Guest Voice: A Party Turned Upside-Down
This is a Guest Voice column by Michael Reagan, Ronald Reagan's oldest son, who is also a popular radio talk show host. Guest Voice columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or its writers. A Party Turned Upside-Down by Michael Reagan Nobody ever tried to build a house by starting with the roof and working down -- it can’t be done. You have … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: A Party Turned Upside-Down
If Bush Deserves Israeli Thanks, What Does He Deserve from Us [Arabs]?
How will President Bush be received in Egypt, which is the last stop in his Middle East tour? Judging from this editorial from Egypt's Al Gomhuria [The Republic], it may not be the warmest. And as was the case with yesterday's Kuwaiti translation [George Bush's Final Visit: 'History is Ruthless to Losers'], the fall of Saddam is not seen as an improvement of the … [Read more...] about If Bush Deserves Israeli Thanks, What Does He Deserve from Us [Arabs]?
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: CLINTON AS TRUMAN, McCAIN AS LAZARUS…
CLINTON AS TRUMAN, McCAIN AS LAZARUS, OBAMA-MANIA, HUCKA-BOOM OR BUST, AND THE PRESIDENTIAL PLAYERS First, we at the Crystal Ball want to get one thing straight with our readers. We are for change. We have worked for change our whole lives. We are truly change agents. And we haven't just talked about change, we've accomplished change--as long as you consider publishing … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: CLINTON AS TRUMAN, McCAIN AS LAZARUS…
Unity08 Restructures
Apparently Unity08 has decided to scale-back and reconsider its mission. They were not able to attract enough support for their aim to help a third party/bipartisan ticket qualify in 50 States. Their formal statement follows below. While I am sympathetic with the intention of Unity08 to spark a movement towards trans-partisan collaboration, I never really agreed with their … [Read more...] about Unity08 Restructures
Who’s Ahead, Clinton Or Obama?
Would you believe...it's a tie? … [Read more...] about Who’s Ahead, Clinton Or Obama?
Wasting Time In Israel-Palestine
As The Daily Star snidely comments, Bush's efforts at peace in Israel-Palestine are "as likely to succeed as the efforts of a lazy student who whittles away an entire semester in fraternity halls before cramming at the last minute for final exams." It's hard to argue with that. Indeed, despite our president's naive prediction of a peace deal by the end of his term, Bush's visit … [Read more...] about Wasting Time In Israel-Palestine