A round up of recent posts by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. The impeachment thunder continues to rumble: Libby Spencer joins the chorus ... with reservations. (By way of contrast, Chuck Butcher, who happens to be a die-hard Democrat, non-centrist and non-moderate, suggests there is a more productive alternative.) This Jeff Jarvis post has nothing … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Bush Reportedly Won’t Change Course But Will Launch New P.R. Offensive
Over the past few days there have been a host of fascinating news articles suggesting that a major White House re-evalution of the feasibility and efficacy of Iraq war policy was underway in light of various factors -- including several major Republican lawmakers publicly turning against the war. Stories suggested some big change was afoot. An ABC News story … [Read more...] about Bush Reportedly Won’t Change Course But Will Launch New P.R. Offensive
Guest Voice: Empire is a Fleeting Thing
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 Guest Voice post is by Jazz Shaw. Empire is a Fleeting … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: Empire is a Fleeting Thing
It’s Tony Snow Versus Dick Lugar
White House Press Secretary Tony Snow seems to think Senator Dick Lugar said something different that Senator Lugar seems to think he was saying. Get it? Then watch this: … [Read more...] about It’s Tony Snow Versus Dick Lugar
Samson Bush
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Samson Bush
The Panic of the Least Political President
In my lifetime of observing 12 American Presidents, none has been as politically incompetent--or to be more accurate, uninvolved in the process--as George W. Bush. He is highly partisan, but not political. So it comes as no surprise that insiders are admitting the White House “is in panic mode†over defections of Senate Republicans from their four years of unwavering … [Read more...] about The Panic of the Least Political President
Dick Cheney Is The New Dan Quayle In Poll Numbers
We know we may get an invitation to go out hunting with Vice President Dick Cheney for noting this but: Cheney has now apparently morphed into the new Vice President Dan Quayle: Vice President Dick Cheney’s popularity has hit an all-time low, with recent polling by The New York Times and CBS News suggesting that he has replaced Dan Quayle as the most unpopular vice … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney Is The New Dan Quayle In Poll Numbers
The Fear
Overcoming colorphobia. Lead me from the fear And I won't leave you here There's a way out There's a way out There's a way from here... believe Trust Company, "The Fear" (The Lonely Position of Neutral, 2002). … [Read more...] about The Fear
A Simple Truth
Yaakov Kirschen, The Jerusalem Post, Dry Bones … [Read more...] about A Simple Truth
Huckabee: Escalate the Escalation?
It seems that Governor Mike Huckabee would consider sending more troops to Iraq (if he were president): This morning on NBC’s Today Show, host Matt Lauer asked Huckabee, if Bush delivers a more pessimistic assessment of the surge this week, “would you feel we owe it to the 150,000 or so Americans serving in Iraq to start pulling them out sooner than later?†“We have … [Read more...] about Huckabee: Escalate the Escalation?
A Weird Bank Robber In New Hampshire
(As opposed to those weird Presidential candidates.) He must have been looking for a branch bank. What a sap.. You can just image what would have happened if the police dogs had found him... … [Read more...] about A Weird Bank Robber In New Hampshire
The Summer of Love Reconsidered
"America is still suffering the horrible consequences of hippies who thought utopia could be found in joints and intentional disconnect." -- Ted Nugent It has been 40 years since the Summer of Love and those unlovable right-wingnut Republicans, led by their knuckle-dragging shoot 'em up poster boy, are waging class welfare anew against a favorite target. But is it possible … [Read more...] about The Summer of Love Reconsidered
100 Percent Proof Turkey
Vince O'Farrell, The Illawarra Mercury, Australia … [Read more...] about 100 Percent Proof Turkey
(Updated) Loneliest Man In the World
Like the last person in the room to get a really bad joke, President Bush becomes more isolated by the day as the scales fall from the eyes of the small and shrinking number of people who share his belief that his war in Iraq can be won. There would seem to be an element of pathos to this: The lonely commander in chief walking the halls of the White House late at night, … [Read more...] about (Updated) Loneliest Man In the World
Is The New Mantra “Al Qaeda Is Around Every Corner?” (UPDATED)
The New York Times has a new Public Editor -- and he wasted no time zeroing in on a flaw he sees in his new organization: it has begun blindly accepting what some pointed to in recent weeks as a notable shift in the White House and military descriptions of Iraq where insurgent attacks are increasingly being attributed to Al Qaeda. The Public Editor is Clark Hoyt, who had an … [Read more...] about Is The New Mantra “Al Qaeda Is Around Every Corner?” (UPDATED)
Guest Voice: The Scooter Libby Affair
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. The Scooter Libby … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: The Scooter Libby Affair
We’re Used To Getting A Song And Dance
....from our politicians (of both parties). So how about seeing a song and dance from two legendary vaudevillians (before my time). Here's Jimmy Durante (who lived here in San Diego County) and his partner Eddie Jackson recreating their super-high-energy vaudeville act on early TV: (The song and dance from our politicians is more elaborate.) … [Read more...] about We’re Used To Getting A Song And Dance
Live Earth Concert
Deng Coy Miel, Singapore … [Read more...] about Live Earth Concert
Turning a Corner, Part II
For the first time ever, the Arab League has announced it is going to visit the state of Israel, to discuss peace, the creation of a Palestinian state, and recognition of Israel. It's not the last step. But it's a big one. … [Read more...] about Turning a Corner, Part II
Smelly Journalism Dept: Fred Thompson’s Wife
To those of you who roll your eyes and groan when you hear people go on and on about the biased news media that injects its personal opinions into news stories and peppers them with assumptions that the writer more than "critics say" seems to hold, roll your eyes no longer. The New York Times has a piece that makes you conclude: somewhere at that (once stellar) newspaper, an … [Read more...] about Smelly Journalism Dept: Fred Thompson’s Wife