When looking for the news of the day I stumbled across this op-ed at the Wall Street Journal. After reading it, I thought that some of you would appreciate me linking to it, so therefore this post. The author of the article, Mary Ann Glendon, lists five books that deal with religion and politics - all five are of an exceptionally high quality according to Ms. Glendon (a … [Read more...] about Religion and Politics
Things Have to Get Worse… Before They Get Better
Bob Herbert writes at the New York Times: You know you’ve stepped into a different universe when you hear a major American labor leader saying matter-of-factly that employer-based health insurance and employer-based pensions are relics of a bygone industrial economy. Andrew Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union, which has 1.9 million members and is … [Read more...] about Things Have to Get Worse… Before They Get Better
Pakistani Democracy Is Elusive, So Why Push For It?
It's a mistake to think that a thriving democracy is right around the corner for Pakistan. The announcement recently that the former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, would be allowed back into the country (after many years of forced exile) was a step in the right direction, but a far, far cry from anything resembling a democratic realignment. For starters, the Pakistani … [Read more...] about Pakistani Democracy Is Elusive, So Why Push For It?
Bush’s Bailout
Will Bush bail out "hundreds of thousands of borrowers who have been unable to pay off their mortgages"? Why yes, or at least it appears that way. Marc Moore wrote a mighty fine article about Bush's plan to help these people (and a nice debate followed). I would have cross posted it here if I would have written it myself, but since that is not the case, I thought I'd link … [Read more...] about Bush’s Bailout
UPDATE: Live Coverage of Craig’s Resignation with Lefty-Left Commentary
VIDEO of Craig's Resignation UPDATE: WP: Embattled Idaho Senator Announces Resignation Idaho senator had been abandoned by Republican Party following his arrest, guilty plea in a police sex sting operation in an airport men's room. ======================================================================== Permanent Guest Barista Radical Russ at Pam's House Blend is … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Live Coverage of Craig’s Resignation with Lefty-Left Commentary
The Koran and Infidels. Make that Non-Muslims.
Mustafa Akyol wrote yet another fascinating column for Turkish Daily News, this time about a subject that will interest not just people who are interested in Turkish politics, but also those who are interested in religion and Islam (in the world). The subject: the Koran and non-Muslims. Many years ago, I came across a book, which claimed to explain “Israeli terrorism†in … [Read more...] about The Koran and Infidels. Make that Non-Muslims.
Poor Timing
In choosing now to label Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a "terrorist group," the United States is shooting itself in the foot. … [Read more...] about Poor Timing
Senator Craig – Tap Three Times
Senator Larry Craig (R-Idaho) is reportedly set to resign today. And it's good thing for him and the GOP: the late night comics are having a ball -- and so are posters at You Tube. Just watch this highly viewed song parody now all the rage on You Tube: … [Read more...] about Senator Craig – Tap Three Times
TMV’s Server Upgrade Is Largely Completed
The Moderate Voice -- the Internet's growing centrist blog with the "wide stance" (in terms of ideological diversity, that is) --has just completed most of its server upgrade. Some things are being fine tuned. For instance, for various reasons we can't yet start posting Cagle Cartoons but we hope the bugs in that will be ironed out soon. But you should be experiencing a … [Read more...] about TMV’s Server Upgrade Is Largely Completed
Petraeus’ Gung-Ho Preview
Like any theatrical piece, “The David Petraeus Show†is having out-of-town tryouts before opening in Washington two weeks from now. Today, the General gave an upbeat performance. He told the Australian in an interview at his Baghdad headquarters there has been a 75 per cent reduction in religious and ethnic killings since last year, a doubling in the seizure of … [Read more...] about Petraeus’ Gung-Ho Preview
Clowns 1, Klan 0
This is awesome (via AAB) … [Read more...] about Clowns 1, Klan 0
New Senator from Idaho: Will He Bring More Government Intrusion into Business, Rather Than Less?
Rumored that he will be Senator Larry Craig's replacement... On Lieutenant-Governor James E Risch's page at the Governor's website are the four or five Initiatives he stands for. http://lgo.idaho.gov/ One is on helping Idahoan businesses verify that new employees are properly papered to work in the USA. Alien Verification Initiative The State of Idaho has made the … [Read more...] about New Senator from Idaho: Will He Bring More Government Intrusion into Business, Rather Than Less?
Witch Hunt
I refrained on blogging on it for awhile, but the hounding of Debbie Almontaser out of her job as principal of a new Arabic-immersion school in NYC is bogus and unbelievably ignorant. Oh, and it makes America less safe. A trifecta of things that really annoy me. … [Read more...] about Witch Hunt
UPDATED: Senator John Warner R-VA to Retire
Washington Post: Va. Senator Warner Will Not Seek a Sixth Term Retirement is unwelcome news for Republicans who hope to take control of the Senate next year. UPDATE - Chris Cillizza of The Fix has a few comments: Va. Senate: A Golden Opportunity for Democrats Sen. John Warner's (R-Va.) decision not to seek a sixth term in 2008 places his seat in serious peril next … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Senator John Warner R-VA to Retire
The New Senator from Idaho
Reportedly, Larry Craig's successor has already been picked. It's rumored to be Idaho's Lt. Governor Jim Risch. More About Jim Risch … [Read more...] about The New Senator from Idaho
Tony Snow to Step Down Sept. 14th
AP via MSNBC: WASHINGTON - Tony Snow, the highly visible White House press secretary, will leave his job on Sept. 14 and be replaced by his deputy, Dana Perino, an administration official said Friday. President Bush was to announce the changes during an appearance in the White House briefing room. Snow, ailing with cancer, had said recently he would leave before the … [Read more...] about Tony Snow to Step Down Sept. 14th
A Little Bit More Conservatism Please
Today I published this post at my own blog, in which I wonder where true conservatives have gone (in America). Since this is The Moderate Voice and not The Conservative Voice I decided not to publish the article in its entirety here, but, instead, to only publish a so-called pointer post (short intro, link). So, if you would like to read this post please click here. … [Read more...] about A Little Bit More Conservatism Please
PKK Uses American Weapons, Pentagon Admits
And Americans wonder why quite some Turks believe America is extremely hypocritical when it talks about a global war on terrorism: As U.S. officials confirmed that some weapons, originally given to Iraqi security forces by the American military, had been seized by Turkish authorities, the Pentagon said it had not armed and does not arm the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which … [Read more...] about PKK Uses American Weapons, Pentagon Admits
CNN: Craig Will Quit Soon
CNN reports: Several well-placed GOP sources in Washington and Idaho have told CNN that embattled Republican Sen. Larry Craig is likely to resign soon, possibly as early as Friday. A GOP source with knowledge of the situation told CNN's Dana Bash that the Republican National Committee was poised to take the extraordinary step of calling on Craig to resign. However, … [Read more...] about CNN: Craig Will Quit Soon
Craig’s Toiletgate Has Late Night Comedians On A Roll
Oh, those late night comedians love the scandal surrounding Republican Senator Larry Craig's airport men's room arrest. Here's a long list of their jokes. Some are quite adult oriented (go to the link and read the entire list). Most of the jokes are essentially about hypocrisy or are new gay or recycled stock gay jokes. Here are a few of the tamer and funnier … [Read more...] about Craig’s Toiletgate Has Late Night Comedians On A Roll