Ankara seems to have been hit by a terrorist attack. A powerful explosion Tuesday in a busy commercial neighborhood in the Turkish capital has caused several casualties, CNN-Turk television reported. A CNN-Turk reporter at the site said he could see several bodies lying on the ground. Television footage showed medics tending to the injured and carrying people into … [Read more...] about Terrorist Attack in Ankara
Fascinating Stuff
I just received an e-mail from someone about a fascinating website: Quantcast. It keeps track of how many people visit blogs of the candidates (for president). For instance, look at this: a comparison between Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and Barack Obama. As you can see, Hillary's entry into the presidential race this past January resulted in nearly 120K unique visitors in … [Read more...] about Fascinating Stuff
Iraq and The Crew Without a Clue
There has been much said today in the blogosphere about David Ignatius' WaPo column on the Bush administration forging a post-surge strategy in Iraq. To save you the trouble of having the read the column, I'll sum it up in eight easy-to-understand words: It's the same as the pre-surge strategy. … [Read more...] about Iraq and The Crew Without a Clue
Paris Prison
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Paris Prison
It Was Almost 40 Years Ago Today . . .
If you are of a certain age, you remember where you were when JFK was assassinated and Neil Armstrong made his moonwalk. To which it should be added, the first time you heard "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." The 40th anniversary of the U.S. release of the seminal Beatles album -- considered by many rock music pundits to be the greatest ever -- is not until June 2, … [Read more...] about It Was Almost 40 Years Ago Today . . .
Center of Attention
A round up of recent reporting and commentary by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. Michael vdG wants to know more about blog reading habits. An interesting exercise. GTL offers its own "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act." Meanwhile, a new co-blogger at Mirror on America offers an atypical look at immigration reform. FPW's new co-blogger … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
Triangle of Death Hostage Search: Day 10
Grandparents of Anthony J.Schober mourn his death Ten days on, the bodies of the four soldiers ambushed by insurgents in the Triangle of Death on May 12 have arrived stateside, been processed through the massive military morgue at Dover (Del.) Air Force Base and have been returned to their hometowns. Please click here to read more at Kiko's House. … [Read more...] about Triangle of Death Hostage Search: Day 10
Guest Voice: The Internet and the Race for President (Broken Link Fixed)
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. NOTE: The broken first link has been fixed on this. The … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: The Internet and the Race for President (Broken Link Fixed)
Principled Paul
Principled Paul By Bill Steigerwald Good for Andrew Sullivan. The conservative super-blogger who writes the Daily Dish has not joined the right-wing pundits who want to kick libertarian Rep. Ron Paul out of the GOP presidential debates -- or out of the Republican Party altogether. In fact, Sullivan is openly praising the nine-term Texas congressman, medical doctor … [Read more...] about Principled Paul
The Immigration Issue And The GOP
Is it a ticking political time bomb for the GOP -- one that has now detonated and has the potential to tear the party asunder? The incomparable political analyst Dick Polman thinks so and explains why. … [Read more...] about The Immigration Issue And The GOP
Sneak Peek At Michael Moore’s New Film “Sicko”
This is the film that has been marketed with the help of the Bush administration (which let it be known they are investigating his unauthorized trip to Cuba and have surely helped increase interest in the film). An AP video posted on You Tube: … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek At Michael Moore’s New Film “Sicko”
Bush Base
Sandy Huffaker, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Bush Base
The Iranian Nuclear Program: How Advanced Is It?
Dave Dryer, my new co-blogger at Foreign Policy Watch, has written an in-depth analysis of the state of Iran's nuclear program. Arms control wonks and other TMV readers should definitely check it out. … [Read more...] about The Iranian Nuclear Program: How Advanced Is It?
The Painless Dentist Song by Allan Sherman
Remember this song by the late, great song parody master Allan Sherman next time you go to the dentist: You can buy CDs by Allan Sherman HERE. … [Read more...] about The Painless Dentist Song by Allan Sherman
A New Sequel To The Godfather
The revenge of Fredo aka Alberto Gonzales. Here's the trailer: TMV thanks Andrew Sullivan for the tip. … [Read more...] about A New Sequel To The Godfather
A Ron Paul Revolution?
If America didn't know who Texas Congressman Ron Paul was a week ago, they certainly know who he is now, due in great part to the exchange between him and Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani during the Republican Presidential Debate that took place last Tuesday. Essentially, when one of the Fox News moderators questioned whether Ron Paul's non-interventionist stance was … [Read more...] about A Ron Paul Revolution?
Close But No Cigar
A follow-up on Rep. Tim Ryan's (D-OH) experiment with living on food stamps. It's a good effort, and hopefully will raise awareness, but even he isn't close to the actual lived experience of many of the people on food stamps. … [Read more...] about Close But No Cigar
What is Conservatism?
L. Thomas published a great series at his blog about conservatism: "What is Conservatism?" Four parts, part one is here; part two here; part three here and, lastly, you can read the epilogue by clicking here. … [Read more...] about What is Conservatism?
To Greedy Americans: Stop Complaining about Gas Prices
Americans are obsessed with gas prices. If the price rises a bit, an immediate firestorm is the result. At this moment, I am told in today's open thread, "gas prices are now at an all-time high in the US: $3.18 per gallon." $3.28 per gallon = $1,1312 per liter $1,1312 = euro 0.840094 Gas prices in the Netherlands: euro 1.523 euro 1.523 = $2.05055 We pay, per liter, … [Read more...] about To Greedy Americans: Stop Complaining about Gas Prices
Why Newt Gingrich Just Forever Lost This Independent Voter
Hey, Newt: I don't want to be converted... … [Read more...] about Why Newt Gingrich Just Forever Lost This Independent Voter