Here's an unusual guest poet entry. From reader Alice Connelly Fisk, who says she is a 69-year-old grandmother -- a campaign poem for Democrat Barack Obama. This is actually a Guest Voice column in poetic form. Guest Voice poems do not necessarily represent the opinions of TMV or its cobloggers. OBAMA 2008! Global justice billions crave Revolution now… the … [Read more...] about Guest Poet: Obama 2008!
Guest Voice: A Few Questions For Fred Thompson
The Moderate Voice runs Guest Voice columns from time to time reflecting additional takes on issues by people who aren't regular TMV writers. The following is a column by conservative talk show host Michael Reagan, syndicated by Cagle News. Guest Voice columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its co-writer. A Few Questions For Fred Thompson by Mike … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: A Few Questions For Fred Thompson
Thompson’s Osama Bin Laden Comment: His First Gaffe?
Oops! When actor and former Senator Fred Thompson announced on The Tonight Show that he was throwing his hat (and red pick up truck) into the ring, we predicted that his foes within and outside of the GOP would not let him get away with the slightest thing and would be all over him. They already are -- in a classic case of a statement that doesn't seem earth-shattering … [Read more...] about Thompson’s Osama Bin Laden Comment: His First Gaffe?
This Just In (Part II)!!
This just in from investigative reporter Scott Ott: Bush Mulls Bin Laden Offer to Convert to Islam Just hours after the release of al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden’s latest video message inviting all Americans to convert to Islam, U.S. President George said he would “seriously consider the offer, because it sure would simplify the war in Iraq.†“If I convert … [Read more...] about This Just In (Part II)!!
Fred Thompson
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Fred Thompson
Shifting Goalposts Dept: Now Petraeus Report Won’t Be Written Report
File this in your here-we-go-again department. Once again the administration has led everyone (the media, voters, members of Congress) to believe one thing has been asserted and is suddenly shifting the goal posts -- in a way as if the original description had never occurred: In the latest twist to the ongoing saga over the Petraeus White House report, a senior military … [Read more...] about Shifting Goalposts Dept: Now Petraeus Report Won’t Be Written Report
Employment Falls – Dow Jones Follows
The Wall Street Journal reports that for the first time in four years U.S. employment fell "on steep drops in construction and manufacturing payrolls." This suggests "that the housing recession is starting to grip the broader economy." There is more bad news: " Previous reports were revised sharply lower. July job growth was revised down to 68,000 from 92,000. June gains … [Read more...] about Employment Falls – Dow Jones Follows
Viva la Americanaland
I support building border fences and/or walls to secure our southern border with one big yet beautiful change: We build restaurants, malls, and entertainment venues into the fence and/or wall at strategic points! Just think about it. We can get paid, secure the borders, and share our wonderful American-ness with would-be illegals. Once our lovely neighbors down south get … [Read more...] about Viva la Americanaland
UPDATED: Does Osama Rap the Missionary Waltz?
UPDATE: Osama asks Americans to convert to Islam. No thanks, Osama, I'm proud and grateful to be a Jew. New Videotape From Bin Laden; Al Qaeda's No. 1 Still Alive Brian Ross Reports: Intelligence sources tell ABC News they believe the video message from Osama bin Laden is authentic, recently produced and evidence the al Qaeda leader is still alive. According … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Does Osama Rap the Missionary Waltz?
A Not-So-Splashy Way to Save the Planet
Give up bottled water. Seriously. The oil used to distill water, make plastic containers and ship them over long distances rivals the energy spent and the pollution caused by gas-guzzling cars. Americans have to drive to work, take the kids to school and go shopping. They don’t have to drink water out of bottles. In most places in the U.S., the habit is as necessary … [Read more...] about A Not-So-Splashy Way to Save the Planet
Radical Mosques in Britain
The Times (London) reports that almost half of Britain's mosques "are under the control of a hardline Islamic sect whose leading preacher loathes Western values and has called on Muslims to 'shed blood' for Allah." " Riyadh ul Haq, who supports armed jihad and preaches contempt for Jews, Christians and Hindus, is in line to become the spiritual leader of the Deobandi sect in … [Read more...] about Radical Mosques in Britain
Why Isn’t Paul Taken More Seriously?
Why isn't Ron Paul taken more seriously and... is there a coordinated attack going on against the Congressman from Texas? The impression I get is that Paul doesn't count that many supporters, but that those who do support him are incredibly passionate. That's the main difference between Paul and every other Republican candidate. Most Republicans are lukewarm about every … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t Paul Taken More Seriously?
Gallup Poll “Feeling Thermometer” Good News For Obama Mixed For Clinton
So who are the political "feel" good candidates and in what order? Gallop has the answer. And it's good news for Barack Obama but in a general election not-so-good for Senator Hillary Clinton. Using a "feeling thermometer" rating scale, Gallup recently tested the public images of several of the Republican and Democratic candidates running for president in their … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll “Feeling Thermometer” Good News For Obama Mixed For Clinton
Gül and Secularism
A fascinating post over at the Bosphorus Watch about Abdullah's Gül interpretation of secularism and about whether or not the military and secular elite should allow Gül to pursue some, mild, reforms. Should women be allowed to wear head-scarves in public buildings? … [Read more...] about Gül and Secularism
John McCain Says Democrats Have Lost Momentum On Iraq Policy
Arizona Senator John McCain became the first high-profile Republican to say out loud what some on weblogs and a top columnist are saying: the Democrats are losing -- or have lost -- the momentum on their push to change Iraq policy: Democratic efforts to reach bipartisan agreement on changing Iraq war policy is evidence that the controlling party has "lost momentum" in … [Read more...] about John McCain Says Democrats Have Lost Momentum On Iraq Policy
Lifting the Curtain on Dave & Ryan’s Wondrous Iraq All-Star Minstrel Show
With General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker set to testify before Congress next week and President Bush planning to deliver his own progress report on the Iraq war, here are five things you should know about these hugely anticipated events: (1.) THE BIG COVER-UP This dog-and-pony show is a cover-up for a White House-manufactured catastrophe of epic proportions and an … [Read more...] about Lifting the Curtain on Dave & Ryan’s Wondrous Iraq All-Star Minstrel Show
A New Video!
Seemingly, we should all post - as if it's the latest Star Wars movie - that there'll be a new Bin Laden video aired on 9/11. So therefore this post. New video coming up the 11th of September. … [Read more...] about A New Video!
This Just In!!
THIS JUST IN from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz:Craig: I Will Not Blow This Job Idaho Senator Withdraws Resignation Less than one week after announcing his intention to resign from office, embattled Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) changed course today, telling reporters in Washington, “I will not blow this job.†Over the past few days, there had been whispers in … [Read more...] about This Just In!!
Pavarotti
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about Pavarotti
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: NOTES ON THE STATE OF POLITICS
NOTES ON THE STATE OF POLITICS Jefferson aficionados know the Man of the Millennium only penned one book in his lifetime, Notes on the State of Virginia. Many of Jefferson's observations in that volume still hold fascination today, and we recommend it to you. For our part, with a bow to the Rotunda and a nod to Monticello, we will offer, from time to time, tidbits and … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: NOTES ON THE STATE OF POLITICS