While the matter of whether newspapers and other media outlets should charge for Internet content will never be settled, I've always found TimesSelect, the paywall that allows only paid online or print subscribers to access certain New York Times content, to be a penny-wise-pound-foolish affront. While I have continued to buy the dead-tree edition of the Sunday Times, which … [Read more...] about It’s About Times (Select)
Hillary Clinton Widens Poll Lead Over Barack Obama
NOTE TO READERS: Due to some kind of system glitch, this post mistakenly went on the site as a "PRIVATE" post that no one could get to. We are therefore redating it and putting on today's TMV. New York Senator Hillary Clinton has widened her poll lead over Senator Barack Obama -- while the GOP race remains largely unchanged, a new poll reports: "New York Sen. Hillary … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Widens Poll Lead Over Barack Obama
Beauchamp Reportedly Recants Controversial TNR Articles (UPDATED)
A controversy has been raging this summer entailing Pvt. Scott Thomas Beauchamp and series of anonymous diary "shock troops" articles he wrote under a pen name for the newly reconstituted The New Republic. And it may have ended now with Beauchamp recanting his controversy-sparking charges. None of TMV's writers with their many viewpoints covered this controversy which was … [Read more...] about Beauchamp Reportedly Recants Controversial TNR Articles (UPDATED)
Did Beauchamp Recant?
The Weekly Standard is reporting he did. My quick take here. McQ goes into greater detail. And as of 8:55 am Central Time, it's the top story at memeorandum, generating considerable buzz. Check it out. … [Read more...] about Did Beauchamp Recant?
Guess Who’s Had a Change of Heart?
Remember the old saying that a conservative is a liberal who got mugged? Well,who's a new believer? A conservative governor who twice vetoed tax increases to pay for infrastructure improvements, but had a change of heart after a catastrophic bridge collapse in his own back yard. More here, as well as here for observations on Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty’s former … [Read more...] about Guess Who’s Had a Change of Heart?
Center of Attention
A round up of recent posts by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. McQ summarizes an interview with MG Douglas Stone, Deputy Commanding General, Detainee Operations. In a post on the WSJ's James Taranto vs. John Kerry, Michael Dunaway writes: "I have long held that, while unthinking noisy gongs on both sides are obnoxious ... the thinking conservatives tend … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
The Nursing Crisis Has Arrived. Stat!
Smiling on the outside . . . The next time you’re in a hospital – hopefully as a visitor – watch the nurses as they interact with Uncle Stanley, you and his family, the residents and other physicians, the pharmacy, the therapists, housekeeping and dining services. It quickly becomes obvious that it is nurses who make things work. That makes the crisis in American … [Read more...] about The Nursing Crisis Has Arrived. Stat!
Guest Voice: Questions For The Candidates
NOTE: The Moderate Voice runs Guest Voice posts from time to time by readers who don't have their own websites, or people who have websites but would like to post something for TMV's diverse and thoughtful readership. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Moderate Voice or its writers. This is another Guest Voice by Alex Hammer. Questions For The … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: Questions For The Candidates
Minneapolis Bridge Collapses
Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about Minneapolis Bridge Collapses
Poll: Iraq War Policy Support Grows
It sounds as if the White House has started to make some headway in terms of support for the Iraq war -- although it has a long way to go: USA TODAY's Susan Page reports that President Bush is making some headway in arguing that the increase in U.S. troops in Iraq is showing military progress. In the latest USA TODAY/Gallup Poll, taken Friday through Sunday, the … [Read more...] about Poll: Iraq War Policy Support Grows
Rudy Giuliani’s Daughter Supports Barack Obama
The old song was "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" but when it comes to votes the heart of Rudy Giuliani's daughter now belongs to Barack Obama, according to Slate: There's one vote that Rudy Giuliani definitely can't count on in his 2008 presidential bid: his own daughter's. According to the 17-year-old Caroline Giuliani's Facebook profile, she's supporting Barack Obama. On … [Read more...] about Rudy Giuliani’s Daughter Supports Barack Obama
Little Boy and Fat Man: An Amazing Constitutional Rule and a Psychological Document We Might Learn From
Article 9. Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes. In order to accomplish the aim of the preceding paragraph, land, sea, and air forces, as well as other war potential, will never be maintained. The right … [Read more...] about Little Boy and Fat Man: An Amazing Constitutional Rule and a Psychological Document We Might Learn From
Three Students Lined Up and Murdered Execution Style; A Fourth Student Shot, Survives: Why Isn’t This Top News? Update
UPDATE CNN reports that two males, 28, and 15 years old are in custody regarding the lining up and execution style murders of three students. A fourth student shot in the head and knifed, Natasha Aeriel, 19, survives in hospital and has been able to speak to police and give information. She is under heavy police guard. It’s reported that Jose Carranza, 28, of Newark, New … [Read more...] about Three Students Lined Up and Murdered Execution Style; A Fourth Student Shot, Survives: Why Isn’t This Top News? Update
Is Huckabee Poised To Break Out?
McCain's self-destructing campaign is giving him an opening to surprise in Iowa. … [Read more...] about Is Huckabee Poised To Break Out?
An Update on the Pat Tillman Cover-Up
The Associated Press reports that a day after approving a medal claiming that former NFL player Pat Tillman had been cut down by “devastating enemy fire†in Afghanistan, Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal tried to warn President Bush that the story might not be true. AP reporters Scott Lindlaw and Martha Mendoza, who have been all over the cover-up story, say that in … [Read more...] about An Update on the Pat Tillman Cover-Up
R&R Fest: Fun For the Whole Family
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones If you're within an easy drive of the lovely Rhode Island coast and don't have plans for the Labor Day weekend, consider dropping in on the 10th annual Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret Park near Charlestown. I'm not in the habit of endorsing events, but the R&R Festival has become an annual sojourn for the DF&C and I because: * Its … [Read more...] about R&R Fest: Fun For the Whole Family
Substance
Paul Krugman writes: Two presidential elections ago, the conventional wisdom said that George W. Bush was a likable, honest fellow. But those of us who actually analyzed what he was saying about policy came to a different conclusion — namely, that he was irresponsible and deeply dishonest. His numbers didn’t add up, and in his speeches he simply lied about the content of … [Read more...] about Substance
Some Christians THESE Parents Are!
What a travesty! Indianapolis Star: Brett Conrad spent more than half his life as Patrick Atkins' partner. For 25 years, the men shared bank accounts, apartments and eventually a home in Fishers. But when Atkins, 47, fell seriously ill in 2005, Conrad faced what many gay Hoosiers consider a travesty: no law guaranteeing them the same rights as married couples to … [Read more...] about Some Christians THESE Parents Are!
What’s a Weapon or Two
I am aware that Joe already posted about this news, but I thought it might be of interest to offer a somewhat different perspective. It is news like this that gives me a severe headache: The Pentagon has lost track of about 190,000 AK-47 assault rifles and pistols given to Iraqi security forces in 2004 and 2005, according to a new government report, raising fears that some … [Read more...] about What’s a Weapon or Two
Relationships
Robert Charest wrote a book on relationships. As some of you will know, it is incredibly difficult to get your book (once you have finished the task of writing it) published and to get it sold in stores. That is why Robert has decided to offer his book (for sale) online first. The description: "This book is a guide to provide help with relationships. It provides a simple way to … [Read more...] about Relationships