Yesterday, I published a post about American Liberalism (and linked to it here). A little while later, three great bloggers - Pamela Leavey, Libby Spencer and Ron Chusid, answered some of my questions and shared their thoughts on what American liberalism stands for. Because it was already quite late in the Netherlands, I decided to respond to them today. I just published a … [Read more...] about What’s American Liberalism… Exactly: Part II?
The Democratic Debate
Yesterday, the Democratic candidates debated each other on various issues. Dr. e. published several posts about the debate, therefore I have decided to only publish a post about the debate at my own blog. If you all are interested in my thoughts on the debate, I encourage you all to read my post (including videos). Sadly, I was not able to watch the debate live (time … [Read more...] about The Democratic Debate
Spinning It
Engram has an interesting post up at Back Talk about whether or not Iraqis believe that "life is better today than it was under Saddam Hussein." Back Talk links to this poll and says yes, the majority of Iraqis believe that life has gotten better (slightly, but still). Head on over there and take a look at the graph. Engram is making one mistake: if you want to know what the … [Read more...] about Spinning It
Cheap Labor
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Cheap Labor
DVD Review: The Good Shepherd
What happens when someone gives their ALL -- and we do mean ALL -- to a job or cause? What happens when the job or cause becomes absolutely paramount in their lives? Can they win..yet, in the end, actually lose? Can you not sell out but, in reality, but not selling out...completely sell out? Robert De Niro's critically acclaimed directorial debut "The Good Shepherd" is now … [Read more...] about DVD Review: The Good Shepherd
Fatal Flaw in the Surge
There have been many articles and posts of late on the progress of the so-called "surge" in Iraq. As both critics and supporters of it agree, political reconciliation is the end-game of the surge. Without Iraqi politicians coming together and agreeing on the fundamental questions that divide the nation, any short-term decrease in violence will go for naught. The strategy of the … [Read more...] about Fatal Flaw in the Surge
If I Were a Bookie: Democratic Debates June 3, 2007
If I had a fedora, and a zoot suit, I'd get me a bank of phones and some old adding machines. Notebook. Sharpened pencils. Old School. But, after watching the Democratic debates tonight, I wouldn't go get more bets to 'balance' the positive side of The Book. I'd go after bets on three candidates, and place high for bettors who bet ‘against’ these three receiving the … [Read more...] about If I Were a Bookie: Democratic Debates June 3, 2007
An Interreligious Conversation Part Two
I'm sorry I didn't get to these questions Michael vdG asked a bit sooner, I got busy with a project, also these questions are a bit more difficult to address. Basically, these are questions we don't ask or need to ask. Christianity developed a totally different mindset from Judaism and therefore many questions from a Christian elicit the response: "Huh?" Q: What is the role … [Read more...] about An Interreligious Conversation Part Two
Senator Mike Gravel’s Longshot, Just Became Far Longer
Vets who have to wait and wait in line at VA hospitals for even the most simple, let alone the most serious of illnesses, and those who have to travel far to get to a VA hospital for multiple treatments because the one near them doesn't have all the proprietary necessities to treat them... I don't know that such vets will take Senator Mike Gravel to their hearts. Senator … [Read more...] about Senator Mike Gravel’s Longshot, Just Became Far Longer
Welcome To The Newly Designed TMV
And, so, today a new era begins for The Moderate Voice. Our new design better reflects what TMV is today and what we hope it will become in coming years as it continues its rapid growth as a prime moderate/centrist/independent voice on the Internet. The new design is the brainchild of two innovative and highly-talented website designers. TMV coblogger Justin Delabar did … [Read more...] about Welcome To The Newly Designed TMV
Lou Dobbs, Democratic Debates: Aren’t Viewers Owed Depth Not Drumming?
Mr. Lou Dobbs is doing the preview debate show on CNN right now... The actual Democratic debate will be taking place shortly tonight. He is remarking, a la Joan Rivers, on the candidates as, one by one, they arrive via driver and car at Sullivan Arena... As each candidate disembarks, shown on split screen behind him, Dobbs appears to have no hard facts in mind or at hand … [Read more...] about Lou Dobbs, Democratic Debates: Aren’t Viewers Owed Depth Not Drumming?
Debate Open Thread
Post your comments on the Democratic Presidential Candidates' Debate. I don't pay for CNN, MSNBC or Fox News so I can't watch these debates on TV. I have managed to set up Internet viewing via CNN Pipeline Web Player. If I were unable to have broadband Internet, I wouldn't have access to the debates. In order to provide adequate information to the voting poor, let's … [Read more...] about Debate Open Thread
More Love From Ahmadinejad
I do not know why Ahmadinejad tries to hide it, it is quite clear that he loves Israel. Or not: Iranian president says Israel's disappearance imminent, 'Zionist regime' will have to bow down to Palestinians... "The arrogant superpowers and the Zionist regime invested all their efforts during the 33-day war, but after 60 years, their pride has been trampled and the … [Read more...] about More Love From Ahmadinejad
New Design Implemented!
The new design is up and running smooth. Over the next several days, there will be some minor tweaks (speed optimizations) to TMV but nothing affecting the design or uptime. Enjoy! Tyrone S. TMV Administrator … [Read more...] about New Design Implemented!
New Design Implementation
Hello TMV Readers. From 12:00pm EST to 5:00pm EST on Sunday (06/03/2007), TMV's new design will be implemented and tested. During that time, TMV will either show a re-design in progress screen or not load at all. The new design is drastically different from what you see now yet will still retain functionality and be easy to read. The design implementation may be … [Read more...] about New Design Implementation
Center of Attention
A round up of recent reporting and commentary by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. Writing at Political Cortex, Joel Hirschhorn (aka, statusquobuster) address the "evils of lesser evil voting." Libby Spencer wonders if Fred Thompson is a "savior" or a certain someone who (among Christians, at least) is the opposite of savior and whose name also starts … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
This Week’s Democratic And Republican Presidential Debates Could Change Races
If there's a week when debates for a party's nomination could have an impact, this may be it. Several issues (immigration, the war in Iraq, and terrorism given the "peg" of the unsuccessful plot to blow up JFK Airport and decimate surrounding NYC neighborhoods) have now come to fruition. And media attention (news stories, columns, passionate talk radio discussions on the … [Read more...] about This Week’s Democratic And Republican Presidential Debates Could Change Races
Gore: Too Reasonable for Politics
Former US Vice President Al Gore believes that he is too reasonable for politics. For months, Gore has said repeatedly that he probably won't run for office again, but wouldn't say that he would never run for office again. He reiterated that stance on Friday, but downplayed the possibility of another campaign... "It may be easier to fix it from the outside," he said. … [Read more...] about Gore: Too Reasonable for Politics
Fred Thompson Continues To Impress Conservatives
They like what they see on TV and are impressed when they meet him in private. … [Read more...] about Fred Thompson Continues To Impress Conservatives
What’s American Liberalism… Exactly?
For an interesting discussion about American Liberalism, I suggest going here. The post is based on this article at the New York Times, by Patricia Cohen. She writes that there is a discussion going on in American Liberal circles, about the essence of Liberalism, what policies Liberals favor. Should Liberals talk about morality in society? What about foreign policy? Should the … [Read more...] about What’s American Liberalism… Exactly?