And, above all, since the legend came from their heroes, they were not only entitled to believe it, they were unpatriotic if they didn't. That's from Walter Lippmann's famous work Public Opinion, published in 1920. It is a fantastic work, of which I will undoubtedly share more from. Reading this passage, I got a chill, though. My mind immediately jumped to Pat Tillman, but … [Read more...] about Prescient
Great Moments in Journalism
The Advocate reports that gay rights activist Frank Kameny is dead at 81, from AIDS. Two problems: 1) He doesn't have AIDS 2) He's not dead Oops. … [Read more...] about Great Moments in Journalism
Wolfowitz Update
Here's the latest from CNN: Embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz and the White House were in talks Wednesday afternoon with World Bank officials to work out details of his resignation, senior administration officials told CNN. Under a proposed agreement, Wolfowitz would leave voluntarily but the World Bank would admit some culpability in the handling of his … [Read more...] about Wolfowitz Update
All Hail Douglas Lute
No one seemed to want the job, but, at long last, Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute, the Pentagon's director of operations, has been named the new "war czar": In the newly created position of assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan policy and implementation, Lute would have the power to direct the Pentagon, State Department and other … [Read more...] about All Hail Douglas Lute
Romney, Edwards Lead in Iowa
Good news for Mitt Romney: he’s currently leading in the polls in Iowa (and New Hampshire). A couple of months ago, he was still quite far behind, but everything has changed during the last couple of weeks. To read more, click here. … [Read more...] about Romney, Edwards Lead in Iowa
Center of Attention
The Gun Toting Liberal: 'President Bush’s SIXTH Choice For New “War Czar†Position Says “Yesâ€â€¦'. Jim M. at The Impolitic on the following question Chris Wallace of Foxnews asked Ron Paul: "Are you running for the nomination of the wrong party?" Jim: "This is what any trailblazing scientist will be up against; if you find any free will in republicans then you will … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
The World Net Daily Poll On The Republican Debate
Partisanship and Hypocrisy: Thoughts on The Wolfowitz Affair
I haven't yet posted on the Wolfowitz scandal at The World Bank, but I can't resist quoting this piece in The Telegraph: Paul Wolfowitz, the embattled World Bank chief, launched into a threatening tirade against members of his staff when news of his controversial pay and promotion package for his girlfriend began to leak out, it emerged yesterday. The revelation was one … [Read more...] about Partisanship and Hypocrisy: Thoughts on The Wolfowitz Affair
Senate Nearing Immigration Bill
This won't make conservatives happy: Senators negotiating a bipartisan immigration reform bill have settled on the details of a plan that would immediately grant legal status to all illegal immigrants currently in the United States. The deal on "Z visas" for illegal immigrants is one of several issues where Democrats and Republicans have reached broad agreement. [...] The … [Read more...] about Senate Nearing Immigration Bill
If You Want To Read More About Education Issues
Visit The Carnival of Education HERE at Education Wonks (a superb, MUST READ site for those interested in education). … [Read more...] about If You Want To Read More About Education Issues
The Left and Falwell
The Populist (EDITED) on the reaction of some 'progressives' (bloggers and commenters) on Falwell's death yesterday: I just want to say that I am disgusted by the vile hate and nastiness, that I have been reading on the Liberal Blogs. You idiots ought to be ashamed of yourselves! I didn't care for Falwell either, because I am somewhat of a Fundamentalist, Albeit, a more … [Read more...] about The Left and Falwell
Bolton: Iran Must be Stopped, No Matter What
Toby Harnden wrote an article for the Telegraph, about Josh Bolton. Bolton said that Iran must be prevented from developing a nuclear bomb, even, if necessary, by the use of force and he also said that we're running out of time (to act). "It's been conclusively proven Iran is not going to be talked out of its nuclear programme. So to stop them from doing it, we have to … [Read more...] about Bolton: Iran Must be Stopped, No Matter What
Arrivederci, Wolfie?
The White House is now signaling that Paul Wolfowitz is welcome to quit the World Bank to spend more time with his family . . . er, main squeeze but will not abide his being fired. There is a certain inevitability to this turn of events, and there are rumors that Wolfowitz will bail as early as Wednesday afternoon. He no longer has the support of backers at the bank whom … [Read more...] about Arrivederci, Wolfie?
Guest Voice: The Ron Paul Internet Dilemma
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. This post is more timely than ever, given the clash in last night's Republican debate between Rep. Ron Paul and Senator John McCain and media interest in Paul. … [Read more...] about Guest Voice: The Ron Paul Internet Dilemma
Philadelphia At (Yet Another) Crossroads
Philadelphia has always been a rough and tumble city, its politics bare knuckled and with the ascendancy of African-American office holders in the last 25 years, often racially polarized, as well. But the five-candidate Democratic mayoral primary race that ended with a convincing victory by Michael Nutter last evening seemed especially rough and tumble. Flyers were left … [Read more...] about Philadelphia At (Yet Another) Crossroads
Falwell Pearly Gates
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com … [Read more...] about Falwell Pearly Gates
Iraq: Anatomy of An Abduction and A Search
Search for abducted GIs is apparently concentrated within red circle The setting of the biggest drama in Iraq at the moment -- the search for three American soldiers abducted in the Sunni Triangle by Al Qaeda insurgents -- is a strange one for people accustomed to seeing TV news footage of downtown Baghdad and vast stretches of desert. The intense dragnet being led by … [Read more...] about Iraq: Anatomy of An Abduction and A Search
Phelps Family Ghouls to Picket Falwell’s Farewell
Pam at Pam's House Blend has found a press release from the Fred Phelps Westboro Baptist Church Clan. … [Read more...] about Phelps Family Ghouls to Picket Falwell’s Farewell
Why are Jane and John Doe Hiding?
Under the American legal system, there are appropriately few exceptions to the principle that a lawsuit must include the real name of the plaintiff – and that the accused be allowed to face their accuser in court. The exceptions under which plaintiffs can file suit under a pseudonym usually include sexual abuse, which has been the case in a number of lawsuits against Roman … [Read more...] about Why are Jane and John Doe Hiding?
Taj Mahal: White Memorial To Love Turns Yellow
Taj Mahal, India's famous 17th century 'memorial to love' is fast losing its luster --- The shimmering white marble world heritage site is turning yellow because of pollution in the city of Agra where it is located. Taj Mahal, a dazzling edifice of marble, jade, turquoise, lapis lazuli and other precious stones, is about four hours drive south of New Delhi, India's … [Read more...] about Taj Mahal: White Memorial To Love Turns Yellow