Emma Henry reports for The Daily Telegraph: The Conservatives tonight demanded a formal inquiry into a top policeman's claims about "damaging" anti-terrorism leaks. Britain's most senior counter-terror police chief revealed his concerns about a series of leaks and said they could have placed lives at risk. David Davis, the shadow home secretary, responded by asking … [Read more...] about Tory Bid to Force Anti-Terror Leaks Inquiry
Scandal Update: Monica In the Crosshairs
Even Republicans have clearly had it with the serial obfuscations of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and White House stonewalling. By an overwhelming 32-6 margin, the House Judiciary Committee voted today to grant immunity to Monica Goodling, a former top aide to Gonzales, to force her to testify on the politically motivated dismissals of eight U.S. attorneys. The … [Read more...] about Scandal Update: Monica In the Crosshairs
Don Imus’ Temporary Replacement On MSNBC: Stephanie Miller
She is GREAT! She combines talk show issues with fast-paced comedy and satire and has one of the few talk shows that does not get tiresome or predictable. We mentioned her in THIS POST. … [Read more...] about Don Imus’ Temporary Replacement On MSNBC: Stephanie Miller
Time’s 100 Most Influential People
Time is trying to whittle down a list of 200 influential people to 100 people -- and they want everyone's help. They also want to know who should have been on this list that wasn't (besides ME, that is..). CLICK HERE to help them out. PS. Sanjaya Malakar is #11 -- which shows our civilization is lost. (At least Perez Hilton is only #15.) … [Read more...] about Time’s 100 Most Influential People
How Toyota Conquered the Automotive World
Driver interface on the Lexus RX400 Hybrid The Dear Friend & Conscience is a good example of why Toyota has just passed General Motors as the world's No. 1 manufacturer of cars and trucks. The DF&C drove a GMC Jimmy when we started hanging out together. Through pampering and frequent oil changes, she was able to nurse 350,000 miles out of the beast before it quit, but the … [Read more...] about How Toyota Conquered the Automotive World
Remembering Gallipoli
Jules Crittenden has another great historical post up. Today Jules commemorates the battle of Gallipoli, which took place in 1915 and was a disaster for the British, and, more specifically, for Winston Churchill. Churchill, of course, was force to resign as First Lord of the Admiralty. Jules highlights another aspect of this battle: The deaths of thousands of diggers at … [Read more...] about Remembering Gallipoli
Rosie O’Donnell Is Leaving “The View” (UPDATED)
What will editors and bloggers now do on a slow news day? Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View." UPDATE: Her announcement is HERE. Some sites have confirmed it, it'll be announced soon and the key question becomes: what will happen to "The View's" ratings now that viewers know they might not watch a tongue lashing or an acrobatic foot-in-mouth manuever? And what show will … [Read more...] about Rosie O’Donnell Is Leaving “The View” (UPDATED)
Iraq War Funding Stand-Off
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Iraq War Funding Stand-Off
Fascist America In 10 Easy Steps
The world fascism carries with it some pretty heavy baggage. It is a word that I use advisedly -- and very seldom -- in contemporary contexts because Hitler, Mussolini and their ilk were then and now is now, and mixing and matching can be perilous. Having noted that, Naomi Wolfe dares to use the F-word in a commentary on the Bush administration in The Guardian. She writes … [Read more...] about Fascist America In 10 Easy Steps
Coming Soon to TMV
Next week, we hope to publish – exclusively at TMV – an interview with James Surowiecki, author of the New York Times Business Besteller, The Wisdom of Crowds. While often lauded for its relevance to business challenges -- from management to sales and marketing -- the book also offers insights on topics that are near and dear to the hearts of this site’s … [Read more...] about Coming Soon to TMV
Jessica Lynch Didn’t Follow Script Written For Her: A Unique Form of Bravery
Telling Truth To Lies on Capitol Hill re Falsified Stories about Her Captivity in Iraq Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense –shouldn’t he be called to ‘The Hill’ to answer about his oversight, or lack of it, on this matter? and not one more time let ‘the who, what, why, where, how and when’ of this seeming ‘failed publicity stunt’ fall to his … [Read more...] about Jessica Lynch Didn’t Follow Script Written For Her: A Unique Form of Bravery
A Big Thank You on Anzac Day
Through thick and thin, through "good" wars and bad, there have been no allies of the U.S. more ferociously committed to seeing the casus belli through until the last man is left standing – and none more overlooked by Americans – than Australia and New Zealand. And so the Dear Friend & Conscience (who is from Oz) and I take a moment each Anzac Day to tip our hats to our … [Read more...] about A Big Thank You on Anzac Day
Around The Sphere April 25, 2007
Our linkfest offering readers a road map to interesting blog posts of varying viewpoints. Links do not necessarily represent views of The Moderate Voice or its writers. TUESDAY CONTRASTED GEORGE BUSH AND DICK CHENEY WITH BARACK OBAMA and Bush and Cheney didn't look good. There were GWB and Cheney hitting all of the red meat partisan-base buttons, suggesting Democrats (and … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere April 25, 2007
What Subject Dominates Wikipedia?
Guest Poet: George Bush And CEO Pay
And now TWO gems from TMV's favorite artist of verse, Michael Silverstein, aka Wall Street Poet: The Measure Of George Bush To take the measure of George Bush Consider this hypocrisy, He's made a desert of Iraq And calls the ruin democracy. Today literally thousands of company executives who perform in a middling manner but have cozy relationships with their … [Read more...] about Guest Poet: George Bush And CEO Pay
This Just In!!!
THIS JUST IN from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz:NBC News Issues Stricter Broadcast Standards for Future Mass Murderers HD Quality ‘Essential,’ News Chief Says Facing criticism over his network’s relentless airings of Virginia Tech gunman Seung-Hui Cho’s videos, NBC News president Steve Capus announced today that the network was issuing “stricter broadcast … [Read more...] about This Just In!!!
Gonzales Testimony
Mike Keefe, The Denver Post … [Read more...] about Gonzales Testimony
Did Rudy Say We’d Get Another 9/11?
Politico says he did, but I don't agree. Find out more here. … [Read more...] about Did Rudy Say We’d Get Another 9/11?
Bush Opens On Iran Talks?
Bush said no, then said yes... said Tuesday that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice might have one-on-one talks with Iranian leaders at an international conference on Iraq next month, but that Tehran's nuclear program would not be on the table. In an interview, Bush initially appeared to rule out any contact with Iran, a member of his "axis of evil." "What I'm not … [Read more...] about Bush Opens On Iran Talks?
Realistic Violence in the Classroom After VT
For the most part, I caution against over-reacting, but there are some cases where restraint may be in order. … [Read more...] about Realistic Violence in the Classroom After VT