Robert Satloff, executive director of The Washington Institute: Rather than expend effort on winning Muslim friendship for America, our engagement with Muslim publics -- what we call "public diplomacy" -- should focus on identifying, nurturing and supporting anti-Islamist Muslims, from secular liberals to pious believers, who fear the encroachment of radical Islamists and are … [Read more...] about Winning the War of Ideas: How Can We Best Support Liberal Islam?
Stealing from the Sick
Over the next year, Presidential candidates will prattle about health care, but none of them will talk about the elephant in the operating room--the massive fraud that bleeds the system. Another piece of the picture emerged yesterday in a whistle-blower lawsuit that, according to the New York Times, claims "improper sales practices, together with erroneous accounting, are … [Read more...] about Stealing from the Sick
Campaign 2008: The Media Pushes the Stone Up the Hill One More Time
Mainstream news media coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign is turning out to once again be the same dreary affair that it is every four years: The candidates manipulate the media. The media obliges and manipulates back. There are recurring story lines that bear only coincidental resemblance to what's really going on. The focus is almost entirely on the horserace and … [Read more...] about Campaign 2008: The Media Pushes the Stone Up the Hill One More Time
Guest Book Review: The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang
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. Book review: The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang by Jessica Schneider The Rape of Nanking is a well-written account of what happened in Nanking in 1937 when … [Read more...] about Guest Book Review: The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang
Guest Voice: A Halloween Scare
NOTE: The Moderate Voice from time to time runs Guest Voice posts by readers who don't have their own website or some people who who want to present their viewpoint or just another perspective to TMV's highly diverse readership. Guest Voice columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. This is another Guest Voice post by journalism professor and … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: A Halloween Scare
Guest Poet: Stagflation Redux?
Another poetic gem from TMV's favorite poet, Michael Silverstein, aka Wall Street Poet. Be SURE to read the press release below noting how Silverstein via his poetry actually nailed the 2007 market. Stagflation Redux? When growth is fast and prices spike The Fed gives int'rest rates a hike. When economic numbers slump The fed moves quick to prime the pump. But now … [Read more...] about Guest Poet: Stagflation Redux?
Imus Comes Back
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com … [Read more...] about Imus Comes Back
Guest Interview: William F. Buckley, Jr. On Conservatism
William F. Buckley Jr., the leading political and cultural symbol of American conservatism for almost 50 years, is universally credited with godfathering the ideological revolution that carried Ronald Reagan into the White House in 1980. Author, lecturer, debater and host of "Firing Line" on PBS from 1966 to 1999, Buckley founded National Review magazine in 1955 and turned it … [Read more...] about Guest Interview: William F. Buckley, Jr. On Conservatism
Dodd Strikes Out
Chris Dodd, at the presidential debate earlier this week: Be careful what you wish for. If there were totally free elections in many of the countries we're talking about today, the Islamic Jihad or the Islamic Brotherhood would win 85 percent of the vote. That's not a great outcome for us at this point either.There are numerous problems with this assertion. Thankfully, Shadi … [Read more...] about Dodd Strikes Out
Bangladesh Cyclone Causes 2200 Deaths But Toll Could Reach 10,000
The cyclone that slammed into Bangladesh has proven to be a brutal killer -- snuffing out some 2,200 lives so far. And experts believe it could wind up claiming 10,000 when all of the bodies are found and counted. Meanwhile, it has left millions homeless. And rescue efforts are difficult: The government deployed military helicopters, naval ships and thousands of troops … [Read more...] about Bangladesh Cyclone Causes 2200 Deaths But Toll Could Reach 10,000
The Law of Unintended Consequences
There are bound to be unintended – and unpleasant – consequences when a political party's congressional strategy is predicated on gridlock. So it is with the Republicans, who are forcing procedural votes even on inconsequential legislation and are filibustering a Democratic-sponsored war funding bill. Got that? The Republicans are using a starve-the-troops tactic that … [Read more...] about The Law of Unintended Consequences
Around The Sphere Blogging Roundup Nov. 18, 2007
Our original link-fest offering readers links to blog posts from websites of many different viewpoints -- soon to enter its fourth year. Linked posts do NOT necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. YOU CAN TELL A LOT ABOUT RUSSIA'S PUTIN BY THE AWARDS HE GIVES: The ever thoughtful Mark Daniels looks at a recent award Russia's Prez gave and suggests you find … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere Blogging Roundup Nov. 18, 2007
How To Throw A Pie In Someone’s Face
A screamingly funny and wild lesson from Moe Howard of the Three Stooges -- given in his final years in this rare clip from the Mike Douglas daytime TV show (with guest host Ted Baxter). THEY HAD FUN. … [Read more...] about How To Throw A Pie In Someone’s Face
Doggy Dining
Jeff Parker, Florida Today … [Read more...] about Doggy Dining
Exodus
From Great Britain... … [Read more...] about Exodus
A Lou Dobbs Binge
Avert your eyes. This is going to be ugly, a drunk falling off the wagon. Over a year ago, I raised the question, "Is Lou Dobbs running for something?" Today we have the answer: "Lou Dobbs for President?" John Fund writes in the Wall Street Journal. "Don’t' laugh...Friends of Mr. Dobbs say he is seriously considering a race..." In a moment of blinding clarity a while … [Read more...] about A Lou Dobbs Binge
In addition to using more efficient light bulbs…
While watching Bill Moyers last night I learned of Catalog Choice - a free service that lets you decline paper catalogs you no longer wish to receive. Reduce the amount of unsolicited mail in your mailbox, while helping to preserve the environment. Every little bit helps... … [Read more...] about In addition to using more efficient light bulbs…
Bigotry 2007? State Of New Hampshire Investigates Anti-Mormon Anti-Romney Push Poll Calls (UPDATED)
It's a different era, right? Comedian Michael Richards career imploded when he used the "N" word in a comedy club. So has A&E's "The Bounty Hunter's when the tape of a private conversation showing his racism hit the tabloids. Don Imus got pulled for comments condemned as bigoted. Even Santa is under scrutiny for saying the word "ho" now that it has a new meaning (so when … [Read more...] about Bigotry 2007? State Of New Hampshire Investigates Anti-Mormon Anti-Romney Push Poll Calls (UPDATED)
Musharraf & Nuclear Weapons: ‘Après moi le Deluge’
The phrase “Après moi, le déluge” (“After me, the deluge") is attributed to the King of France Louis XV (1710-1774). Many a leaders in the present day world too think that the world will come to an end once they depart. General Musharraf said that if elections were held in a "disturbed environment", it could bring in dangerous elements who might pose a risk with regard to … [Read more...] about Musharraf & Nuclear Weapons: ‘Après moi le Deluge’
Review Roundup: ‘Redacted’
For a movie that just opened yesterday in New York and a few other major cities, veteran director Brian De Palma's Redacted already has generated powerful feelings just like the Iraq war it depicts. This movie was a prizewinner in Venice and received decidedly mixed reviews at festivals in Telluride, Toronto and New York. I myself haven't seen a De Palma movie in years that … [Read more...] about Review Roundup: ‘Redacted’