Olle Johansson, Sweden … [Read more...] about Race to the death
Is it time to end our support for the Iraqi security forces?
Cross-posted at Foreign Policy Watch. The Pentagon is buying 172 million bullets for Iraq's security forces. That's roughly 500 bullets per soldier. They've also put in an order for twenty thousand grenades to arm the Iraqis' supply of RPG Launchers. All of this military aid raises an important question: given the sectarian and disloyal nature of many of Iraq's security … [Read more...] about Is it time to end our support for the Iraqi security forces?
Palestine Updates
Here are some couple of interesting articles about the situation in Palestine / Gaza and the West Bank: - Jules Crittenden makes fun of poor Yasser Arafat whose nobel peace prize was stolen by Hamas. - "Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday issued a decree outlawing the armed groups of Hamas and said its members would be prosecuted." Abbas wrote he has … [Read more...] about Palestine Updates
Forgotten Fathers: Father’s Day 2007
As a post-trauma specialist, you see much. I have. I've been thinking about different kinds of fathers who, because of intent and heart, are definitely fathers, but are often forgotten in the Hallmark rush that brands the dominant family structure as a mom, a dad, the kidlettes, marriage. Just this: on this Father's Day to these fathers, I say: there are people in this world … [Read more...] about Forgotten Fathers: Father’s Day 2007
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Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant … [Read more...] about Fathers Day
Liberal Hawks
Kevin Sullivan (one of the rising stars in the blogosphere) has a great post up, in response to this article at The American Prospect by Ezra Klein. In it, Ezra takes on 'liberal hawks.' As is obvious to anyone who reads Ezra on a regular basis, he is not exactly a fan of his hawkish liberal brethren. Kevin, however, explains: Ironically, Klein seems to confront hawkish … [Read more...] about Liberal Hawks
Around The ‘Sphere June 17, 2007
Our famous linkfest offering readers intriguing links from sites of varying viewpoints. Linked posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or its writers. It's Father's Day and people call their fathers (mine passed away three weeks ago today). It's often said that kids and grown-up kids hurt. But, especially today, remember this: parents hurt, … [Read more...] about Around The ‘Sphere June 17, 2007
A Metaphor for Democracy?
Washington Post: Jefferson Memorial's Signs of Sinking Raise Fresh Alarms Up on the surface, the signs of the trouble at the Jefferson Memorial are small: A few blacktop patches over uneven seams in some concrete. A cordoned-off section where the sea wall has slipped below the front plaza. The "tilt meter" boxes that visitors can't see unless they know where to … [Read more...] about A Metaphor for Democracy?
A Small Break in Iraq Abductions?
U.S. and Iraqi forces, raiding a suspected Al Qaeda safe house near the site of the Golden Dome bombings last week in Samarra, have found what are believed to be the military identification cards of two missing American soldiers abducted last month in the Triangle of Death south of Baghdad. The ID cards of Specialist Alex R. Jimenez, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, and … [Read more...] about A Small Break in Iraq Abductions?
Father’s Day: Love of a Father Who Has Passed, by USA Poet Laureate, Donald Hall
Donald Hall is our most recent Poet Laureate of the United States. He has lived on a farm in New Hampshire most of his years. He'll be 79 now. One of his poetry books, 'The Painted Bed' is about the marriage bed, and his life with Jane Kenyon, the poet. Another book, 'Without,' is about his loss of Jane, who was 20 years his junior and whom he nursed through leukemia until she … [Read more...] about Father’s Day: Love of a Father Who Has Passed, by USA Poet Laureate, Donald Hall
The Poop On The New OTC Diet Pill Alli
There's a new government-approved diet pill that's flying off the shelves at drugstores now in the U.S. and here's the bottom line: Some will love it and some will find it's crappy: GlaxoSmithKline has a tip for people who decide to try Alli, the over-the-counter weight-loss drug it is launching with a multimillion-dollar advertising blitz—keep an extra pair of pants … [Read more...] about The Poop On The New OTC Diet Pill Alli
Guest Voice: Going Down With The Ship
The Moderate Voice runs Guest Voice columns of varying viewpoints. Michael Reagan's columns are syndicated by Cagle Cartoons. This one deals with the controversy over the immigration reform bill. Guest Voice columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or its writers. Going Down with the Ship Making Sense, by Michael Reagan The S.S. GOP is … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: Going Down With The Ship
Bob Barker Has Retired From “The Price Is Right”
...and guess who he thinks should replace him? The answer is HERE. P.S. I'm Jewish and a few years ago came up with an idea for a Jewish version of "The Price Is Right," but no one bought it. It was called "The Price Is Too Much." … [Read more...] about Bob Barker Has Retired From “The Price Is Right”
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Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Fathers Day 07
Romney Accused Of Flip Flopping On Stem Cell Research
When is a flip-flop not a flip flop? When it's someone from YOUR party who you like who's doing it (then it's a thoughtful reconsideration of a past position). When is a flip-flop a flip flop? When someone from the OTHER party is doing it (then it's sleazy politics as usual). What else can you conclude about the LATEST example of what seems to be award-winning flip flop … [Read more...] about Romney Accused Of Flip Flopping On Stem Cell Research
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: THE SCANDAL-TINGED SIX
THE SCANDAL-TINGED SIX: Whose campaigns are dead on arrival and who will survive to run again? Last week the Crystal Ball examined fifteen freshman Representatives (fourteen Democrats and one Republican) who we consider to be endangered in November 2008. As promised, now we turn to part two of our list of the imperiled: the "Scandal-tinged Six." Here, the partisan tables are … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: THE SCANDAL-TINGED SIX
Nifong Guilty of Ethics Violations
Mike Nifong has been found guily of ethics violations by the North Carolina State Bar: The penalty phase of trial began Saturday afternoon. Nifong's punishment could range from a written reprimand to disbarment. He already announced Friday his intention to resign as district attorney. With that, the long saga of what was once known as the Duke Lacrosse rape scandal is over. … [Read more...] about Nifong Guilty of Ethics Violations
Center of Attention
A round up of recent reporting and commentary by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. While I'm more of a football than baseball fan, even I have to admit baseball is America: the sport's history parallels the larger history that has defined us as a nation. So what does it say about us when we see our cultural reflection in Barry Bonds? Rick Moran offers … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
How to Fight the War against Radical Islam
The Boston Globe reports that Senator John Kerry “blasted the leading Republican presidential candidates on foreign policy yesterday,†a speech at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. Kerry said that “‘it should disturb all of us’ that the GOP contenders are taking increasingly hawkish stances on national security issues like Iran and … [Read more...] about How to Fight the War against Radical Islam
May They Burn In Hell Department
Five dolphins are found shot to death in San Diego. Someone out there deserves to be shark food. … [Read more...] about May They Burn In Hell Department