Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that he's dropping out of the race for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination after a poor Super Tuesday showing that netted him one delegate from American Somoa, located 6,000 miles from the American mainland. He immediately pledged to support former Vice President Joe Biden and do everything he can do to help elect … [Read more...] about Bloomberg drops out of Presidential race and endorses Biden
Elizabeth Warren is sinking.
Elizabeth Warren is a sinking presidential candidate. From ABC News, here are some of the results of Super Tuesday 2020. Warren wins just 4 delegates in Massachusetts, while Biden wins 16 and Sanders wins 11. Um, which state does Warren represent in the U.S. Senate? Warren wins no delegate in Oklahoma, while Biden wins 10 and Sanders wins 5. Uh, which … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren is sinking.
Biden scores early wins over Sanders on Super Tuesday
Houston (AFP) - Joe Biden notched up startling wins over leftist rival Bernie Sanders in the Democrats' Super Tuesday contest to challenge President Donald Trump, with a torrent of projected victories showing his surprising muscle after what had appeared to be a failing campaign.But despite early disappointments Sanders was still expected to rack up large numbers of delegates … [Read more...] about Biden scores early wins over Sanders on Super Tuesday
Our Presidential Candidates in One Word, or Two (With ‘Coda’)
[See Coda at end] Way back, in May 2017, when Trump had only been in power for one hundred days and when Trump had “only” made around 600 “false or misleading claims,” Quinnipiac University asked Americans what word first came to mind when they thought about Trump. The answers were disastrous for the fledgling president. The top five words used to describe Trump … [Read more...] about Our Presidential Candidates in One Word, or Two (With ‘Coda’)
Klobuchar quits Dem Presidential race as field continues to narrow: will endorse Biden
The Democratic Presidential candidate field continues to shrink. The latest news: Sen. Amy Klobuchar is suspending her campaign and will endorse Vice President Joe Biden. The Washington Post: "Amy Klobuchar, the senator from Minnesota who cast herself as a Midwestern pragmatist who could appeal to voters across the political spectrum, has ended her presidential bid, … [Read more...] about Klobuchar quits Dem Presidential race as field continues to narrow: will endorse Biden
The best way to clear a Trump rally (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Trump’s no stranger to misinformation. But with the coronavirus, experts say that’s dangerous --Live updates: Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 3,000; markets stage cautious recovery on stimulus hopes Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip … [Read more...] about The best way to clear a Trump rally (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Taliban to resume attacks on Afghan forces despite US peace deal agreement
TheTalibanwill resume attacks on Afghan security forces, the group said on Monday, ending a brief peace that centred on adealsigned between the US and insurgents this weekend.It follows an announcement byPresident Ashraf Ghanithat his government would continue a partial truce until talks between Afghan officials and the Taliban begin on 10 March."The reduction in violence... … [Read more...] about Taliban to resume attacks on Afghan forces despite US peace deal agreement
‘Onward’ Is An Epic Family Adventure
When you look at the Pixar film catalog, there is no shortage of stories to choose from. In one way or another, they all focus on positive relationships, learning lessons, and positive emotional-social learning. These are all things children should learn, and things adults should be regularly reminded of. Onward lives up to the Pixar name and is sure to be a favorite for … [Read more...] about ‘Onward’ Is An Epic Family Adventure
DEMOCRATIC HOAXES KILL (Cartoon and Column)
I have a brand new apartment and I’m in love with it. It’s the first time in nearly 20 years I’ve lived alone, and that’s something I’ve been waiting a very long time for. It’s really cool because it’s inside a very old building that you have to enter and climb stairs to get into the apartment. It’s kinda like Seinfeld’s apartment but with a fourth wall. Part of the reason I’m … [Read more...] about DEMOCRATIC HOAXES KILL (Cartoon and Column)
Buttigieg dropping out of presidential race
Washington (AFP) - Pete Buttigieg, the first openly gay US presidential candidate from a major party, on Sunday ended his campaign to be the Democratic nominee in the November election against Donald Trump, US media said.The 38-year-old had risen rapidly from being a virtual unknown to becoming a national political figure, but he scored poorly in the latest primary in South … [Read more...] about Buttigieg dropping out of presidential race
A brief history of invisibility on screen
Elisabeth Moss stars in the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel. Universal Pictures Marc Longenecker, Wesleyan University What would you do if you could be invisible? Would this newfound power bring out the best in you, instilling you with the courage to discreetly sabotage the efforts of evildoers? Or would the ability to slip in and out of rooms … [Read more...] about A brief history of invisibility on screen
Biden revives White House hopes with big South Carolina win
Columbia (United States) (AFP) - Former vice president Joe Biden notched up a resounding win in the South Carolina primary on Saturday, reviving his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination and positioning him as the leading rival to frontrunner Bernie Sanders.The victory, powered by support from African-American voters, was the 77-year-old Biden's first in the race … [Read more...] about Biden revives White House hopes with big South Carolina win
The ‘Melting Pot’ of Democratic Presidential Candidates
I am sure The Moderate Voice (TMV) has hundreds, if not thousands, of readers. There are, however, about a dozen readers whom we have gotten to know quite well because of their frequent and incisive comments and contributions. Perhaps confirming President Kennedy’s reference to the United States as “a nation of immigrants,” seven or eight of this dozen readers shared … [Read more...] about The ‘Melting Pot’ of Democratic Presidential Candidates
PURGING WITH GINNI (Cartoon, Column and Video)
PURGING WITH GINNI 13 Votes cjones03052020 Donald Trump believes Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor should recuse themselves from all cases involving him. If that actually happened, he’d be winning all his cases, in the worst-case scenario, by a 4-3 vote. There’s already a conservative majority on the bench. Most cases go 5-4 for … [Read more...] about PURGING WITH GINNI (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Florida’s freshwater turtles falling prey to the international black market
MIAMI — Florida freshwater turtles are being illegally caught and exported live in increasingly large numbers to keep up with demand for their meat, their supposed medicinal purposes and their value as pets, state wildlife officials said this month.The black market trade is putting a strain on the state’s already vulnerable fresh water and terrestrial turtle populations, and … [Read more...] about Florida’s freshwater turtles falling prey to the international black market
Trump 2020 (Cartoon)
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Trump 2020 (Cartoon)
Video of 6-year-old girl’s arrest shows the perils of putting police in primary schools
Video of 6-year-old girl's arrest shows the perils of putting police in primary schools Orlando police officer Dennis Turner leads a 6-year-old girl away in handcuffs after her arrest for kicking and punching staff at her school. Orlando Police Department/Orlando Sentinel via AP F. Chris Curran, University of Florida When … [Read more...] about Video of 6-year-old girl’s arrest shows the perils of putting police in primary schools
Trump and the Coronavirus (Cartoon)
How the Pentagon Is Dealing with Coronavirus
Despite repeated vows to end our “endless wars,” approximately 200,000 U.S. military remain deployed around the globe and on the high seas. They are protecting the United States and, in addition to facing military threats, they and their dependents also face natural and medical dangers and threats, this time the ever-widening threat of the novel coronavirus (now called … [Read more...] about How the Pentagon Is Dealing with Coronavirus
Coronavirus Symptoms: How To Avoid Getting It, What To Do If Infected
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been spreading globally after it was first reported in December in Wuhan, China.The disease presents symptoms in its respiratory tract, and can progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. Individuals with weakened immune systems, children and the elderly are at a heightened risk.The number of reported cases has risen to over 80,000 worldwide and … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Symptoms: How To Avoid Getting It, What To Do If Infected