. . . with a hanging chad when I found out that George Bush and the Dalai Lama were both born yesterday. But then you know what they say about karma. Well, wait. What do they say? This confoozlement led me to consult at the knee of Craig Johnson, a practicing Buddhist who has not let a previous life as an international investment banker cloud his big picture (which to say … [Read more...] about You Could Have Knocked Me Over . . .
Ron Paul Says He Has More Cash On Hand Than McCain Does (UPDATED)
Does he really or doesn't he? Ron Paul, who has created a huge buzz on the Internet since he displaced Senator John McCain as the "maverick" in the Republican primary race, says he has more cash on hand than the Arizona Senator whose campaign has not been doing well in the money collections department: ABC News' George Stephanopoulos Reports: Though often regarded as a … [Read more...] about Ron Paul Says He Has More Cash On Hand Than McCain Does (UPDATED)
The Political Abyss
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about The Political Abyss
Supreme Court Racist: Free at Last
As he goes off on vacation, perhaps to write the book for which Rupert Murdoch gave him a $1 million advance, Clarence Thomas can take satisfaction in having embarked on his real life’s work--dismantling the progress in race relations since Brown v Board of Education in 1954. In her syndicated column today, Ellen Goodman points out a significant statement by the usually … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Racist: Free at Last
Chatty Cathy is Even with Steven
The wide-spread belief that women talk more than men? It's a myth. And I have some theories as to where it comes from. … [Read more...] about Chatty Cathy is Even with Steven
Center of Attention
What's funnier: Hookers, cocaine or... censoring president Bush? Fox News again, taking things out of context. Watch the video. Journalistic integrity anyone? Michael Linn Jones strongly disagrees with Broder (who basically wrote that politicians sometimes have to ignore the 'wishes' of 'the people'). Jim Martin: stop fund the war in Iraq ASAP. A rising (young) star … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Spoiled Little Brats
Should you teach your children that they are special? Jeff Zaslow says no: Don Chance, a finance professor at Louisiana State University, says it dawned on him last spring. The semester was ending, and as usual, students were making a pilgrimage to his office, asking for the extra points needed to lift their grades to A's. "They felt so entitled," he recalls, "and it just … [Read more...] about Spoiled Little Brats
On James Madison, Afghanistan, and East Timor
I wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know that I have a new co-blogger at The Reaction -- a political scientist from California (UCSD) who specializes in elections, electoral systems, and electoral reform (as well as organic farming), who writes the blog Fruits & Votes, and who, at my blog, goes by the name AviShalom. Here are his three most recent posts, each … [Read more...] about On James Madison, Afghanistan, and East Timor
Does MoveOn Get Out the Vote?
A newly released study finds that when people were contacted by MoveOn’s get-out-the-vote canvassers, they appeared to be seven percent more likely to vote than the general population, which is damned significant. For the record, I find MoveOn’s appeals to be akin to the sound of fingernails on a blackboard, but if the study is anywhere near accurate, they are to be … [Read more...] about Does MoveOn Get Out the Vote?
As I Said: I’m With Broder, John Doe Is Stupid. And Newsweek?
For those of you who are wondering whether John Doe really is stupid: today, Nick Rivera links to this poll. The results of the poll: Even today, more than four years into the war in Iraq, as many as four in 10 Americans (41 percent) still believe Saddam Hussein’s regime was directly involved in financing, planning or carrying out the terrorist attacks on 9/11, even though … [Read more...] about As I Said: I’m With Broder, John Doe Is Stupid. And Newsweek?
Porno Mitt
Here's the alluring headline at WaPo: Romney Criticized for Hotel Pornography And what an amusing story it is: "Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney, who rails against the 'cesspool' of pornography, is being criticized by social conservatives who argue that he should have tried to halt hardcore hotel movie offerings during his near-decade on the Marriott … [Read more...] about Porno Mitt
An Ode to the Day Lily
If the area in which I live had an “official†flower, it would be the day lily. Beginning in mid-June and peaking in mid-July, the ubiquitous bright orange blossoms begin appearing on country roadsides, in woods and in gardens until the last flowers fade in August. As their name implies, the flowers of the day lily are transitory, opening at sunrise and withering at … [Read more...] about An Ode to the Day Lily
Bloomberg GOP No More
Gary McCoy, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Bloomberg GOP No More
Wall Street Journal Reportedly Marries Billionaire Murdoch After Long Affair (UPDATED)
WALL STREET JOURNAL MARRIES BILLIONAIRE AFTER LONG AFFAIR UNDER CLINTON THERE WERE AFFAIRS, TOO BILL O'REILLY COLUMN TO FOLLOW We thought we'd leave some Rupert Murdoch style headlines to highlight this "exclusive" just out on The Business website announcing that sale of the venerable Dow Jones company has reportedly gone through to the controversial media … [Read more...] about Wall Street Journal Reportedly Marries Billionaire Murdoch After Long Affair (UPDATED)
That Other Iraq War Surge
I be a bad ass hired gun getting rich off of da war. Let’s be cynical for a moment by suggesting that one of the reasons Iraq has become a Forever War is the billions and billions of dollars being made from it not just by stateside defense contractors, but all of the camp-follower companies that now have more employees in the war zone than there are U.S. … [Read more...] about That Other Iraq War Surge
Political Storm Clouds Gathering For GOP’s Rudy Giuliani?
In the wonderful musical "Annie'" the lyrics to the song "Tomorrow" go like like this: The sun'll come out Tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar That tomorrow There'll be sun! Just thinkin' about Tomorrow Clears away the cobwebs, And the sorrow 'Til there's none! But in the case of aspiriing 2008 Republican Presidential candidate former New York Mayor Rudy … [Read more...] about Political Storm Clouds Gathering For GOP’s Rudy Giuliani?
Ask Dr. Helen
Pajamas Media is starting a new column called Ask Dr. Helen. You can read the first installment HERE. We've linked to forensic psychologist Dr. Helen on some of the nonpolitical posts on her weblog in our popular Around The Sphere linkfest (which we will be doing on a much more regular basis from now on). She has been nicknamed "Instawife" because she is married to Glenn … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Helen
Sick II
Wright, The Detroit News … [Read more...] about Sick II
Top Ten Funniest Political And Media Quotes Of 2007
Read them HERE. … [Read more...] about Top Ten Funniest Political And Media Quotes Of 2007
Guest Voice On Presidential Leadership: “The Bus”
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 Bus By Alex … [Read more...] about Guest Voice On Presidential Leadership: “The Bus”