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Ames Straw Poll

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Before I spend attention to the poll itself, I would like to say that my thoughts are with Congressman Ron Paul and especially his wife. Earlier today, Mrs. Paul was hospitalized. The reason is unknown - at this moment. The campaign only said that she "became ill this morning and was taken to an area hospital. She appears to have stabilized and is awaiting treatment. Dr. Paul … [Read more...] about Ames Straw Poll

Geert Wilders: Over-the-Top

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As you all know, I am all in favor of the freedom of speech (and of religious freedom as long as one does not force others to live like oneself does / wants) and I am quite critical of many Dutch immigrants and multiculturalism. In short, we have allowed Muslims to live here, without integrating. This has created major problems. Something should be done about this - immigrants … [Read more...] about Geert Wilders: Over-the-Top

Around The Sphere August 11, 2007

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Our famous linkfest offering readers interesting links to websites of varying opinions so they can explore the 'sphere. Links do NOT necessarily represent the viewpoints of The Moderate Voice or its writers. It Has Been OBAMA VS. GATES VS. MUSHARRAF and what could have been behind Obama's headline-grabbing declarations? Read Oxblog's David Adesnik. What Are Top 20 Taboo … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere August 11, 2007

Books, Books, Books

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Although being back in the Netherlands means that I have to miss my girlfriend, there is (/was) a good side about coming back: there were quite some books waiting for me. Thanks to those who ordered them for me and to the think tanks. The list: - School Choice: The Findings by Herbert J. Walberg (American Enterprise Institute) - The Conservative Mind - From Burke to Eliot … [Read more...] about Books, Books, Books

Vacation President

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Nice: President Bush tries to set an example for Americans whenever he can, in terms of physical fitness, faith, optimism and a certain overall moral rectitude. He also sets an excellent example on taking vacation. On Thursday, Bush left for a weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine, and his family's summer compound, Walker's Point. On Monday, he heads to his Crawford retreat, … [Read more...] about Vacation President

A Saturday Seventeen of Sweet Songs

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Olu Dara I've been toiling over the most absolutely depressing piece I've written to date on the Iraq war (coming next week God willing and the creek don't rise) and I'm really, really really hard up to offer something that has nothing to do with people dying. So I’m going to splash around in the shallow end of the pool this morning and share a Saturday Seventeen of … [Read more...] about A Saturday Seventeen of Sweet Songs

Rudy Giuliani Gets Top National Poll Numbers Despite Stumbles (UPDATED)

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So far he has weathered the media's breathless anticipation of the highly touted Fred Thompson enters-the-GOP-race firestorm (or fizzle?). He has survived an onslaught of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who this week suffered several bouts of foot-in-mouth disease (so, Mr. Romney, your sons' working on your campaign is REALLY the equivalent of them risking getting … [Read more...] about Rudy Giuliani Gets Top National Poll Numbers Despite Stumbles (UPDATED)

Original Blog Reporting: Talking Dog Interviews Marshall Onellion and Steven Fortney

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Once again The Talking Dog has a thought-provoking --and truly debate sparking -- original weblog interview. (We're running so many of these from that site that we're close to letting TD post them himself). And this one is one were if we take a quote we'll be taking it way out of context. So we'll just give you the intro and ask you to read the entire piece … [Read more...] about Original Blog Reporting: Talking Dog Interviews Marshall Onellion and Steven Fortney

Country-Club Health Care

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While politicians slobber about democratic principles of universal health care and market competition, an increasing number of Americans are turning back the clock to a me-first, screw-the-poor solution that would not have offended Louis XIV. To bypass HMOs and managed care insurers, doctors are setting up their own little country clubs for patients who pay dues of at least … [Read more...] about Country-Club Health Care