WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country, tested civic norms and fed the tumultuous 2020 race for the White House.A majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the … [Read more...] about Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Donald Trump of impeachment
Romney Shocks GOP and White House: Votes to convict Trump in what many call “Profile in Courage” (full video and complete speech text)
In a statement that shocked members of the Republican Party and reportedly caught White House off-guard, Utah Senator Mitt Romney became the sole members of the Republican Senate to not just vote against Donald Trump's impeachment conviction in the Senate but become someone hailed as showing an authentic "profile in courage" for his speech. His speech condemning Trump's conduct … [Read more...] about Romney Shocks GOP and White House: Votes to convict Trump in what many call “Profile in Courage” (full video and complete speech text)
STEERAGE ON THE TITANIC
“Let Hercules himself do what he may. The cat will mew and dog will have his day.” – Hamlet Well, maybe. Donald Trump owns our elections, and now our unsinkable American Democracy is entirely managed by a casino operator. And like all casinos, the house has the edge – and I’m not talking about that House. Trump and Mitch McConnell have been rewriting the operating rules of … [Read more...] about STEERAGE ON THE TITANIC
Cartoon: Trump and Pelosi
Trump’s 2020 SOTU speech ratings way down from last year
Any TV show can get tiring after a while. You can't say Donald Trumps 2020 State of the Union totally tanked in the ratings biz -- but ratings were hugely down from a year before. Almost 1/4 of the visitors from last year didn't tune in. Variety reports: President Trump’s State of the Union address is on course for a smaller viewership than in the previous three years of … [Read more...] about Trump’s 2020 SOTU speech ratings way down from last year
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Republicans and Justice
Of related interest: --Beyond the Partisan Fight, a Wealth of Evidence About Trump and Ukraine --Republicans try desperately to rationalize their coverup --Schiff’s appeal to truth, decency and justice falls on deaf Republican ears Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Republicans and Justice
DEAR DEMOCRATS: BEAT BERNIE SANDERS, OR YOU’LL FEEL THE BURN
What a dire scenario: A corrupt Republican president soaked in scandal wins re-election in part because dimwitted Democrats decide to nominate a small-state senator who’s way too left-wing for the American mainstream. But enough about how Richard Nixon thrashed George McGovern in 1972. If Democrats want to reprise the past, they need only nominate Bernie Sanders in 2020. … [Read more...] about DEAR DEMOCRATS: BEAT BERNIE SANDERS, OR YOU’LL FEEL THE BURN
‘Today the Republican Party has died,’ former GOP candidate says
By Martin A. HewittI always hoped this day would never come and that the proud history of past Republican presidents Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Eisenhower would save the party. Unfortunately, that is not where we are. Today the Republican Party has died. It has been replaced by a soulless beast that cares about neither the people nor the planet. Its only purpose is to grow and … [Read more...] about ‘Today the Republican Party has died,’ former GOP candidate says
Pete Buttigeg Narrowly Leads Bernie Sanders In First Iowa Caucuses Results
Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigeg is narrowly leading Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) in the early vote count of the Iowa caucuses, 26.9 to 25.1%. The results were delayed after a new app used by Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) malfunctioned. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) placed third with 18.3%. Former Vice President Joe Biden placed a distant fourth with 15.6%. … [Read more...] about Pete Buttigeg Narrowly Leads Bernie Sanders In First Iowa Caucuses Results
Would Your Business Survive Fire Damage?
Businesses deal with many damage concerns. In summer, they watch weather reports for severe thunderstorms, flash floods and tornadoes. In winter, they fret about frozen pipes and snowed-in entrances. Fire, however, is a year-round threat that many organizations forget about. In 2017, firefighters responded to 111,000 nonresidential fires. Many of these incidents were … [Read more...] about Would Your Business Survive Fire Damage?
The Trump administration is cutting back protection for migratory birds
Masses of snow geese take to the sky at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. USFWS/Lee Karney, CC BY Amanda D. Rodewald, Cornell University The Trump administration has proposed a new regulation on protecting migratory birds that is a drastic pullback from policies in force for the past 100 years. The draft rule is open for public … [Read more...] about The Trump administration is cutting back protection for migratory birds
Democratic Party’s Iowa debacle: party failed to declare winner after voting
The word being used now to describe the Iowa caucus vote -- where, in the end, problems with a new app meant the evening ended with no winner announced -- is "chaos." Or a kind of "show" proceeded by another word that we don't often use on The Moderate Voice because we largely adhere to old-fashioned newspaper standards. At the least, the Democratic Party ended the … [Read more...] about Democratic Party’s Iowa debacle: party failed to declare winner after voting
US elections: recurring technical problems
Washington (AFP) - Elections in the United States are regularly marred by technical hitches, such as the fiasco in Iowa where the Democratic primary results were delayed due to "inconsistencies" in reporting.Complex electoral systemThe technical problems that surface during US polls are in part explained by the complexity of its electoral system.Organizing elections is a major … [Read more...] about US elections: recurring technical problems
The untrial of Donald Trump
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO -- Some traitorous do-nothing Democrat made a false accusation against Donald T. for he learned one day he was being impeached even though in his mind he had acted perfectly to get himself reelected. Every morning his chef brought him a bucket of fried chicken for breakfast, but on this morning, a woman named Nancy sent him a kale salad with a … [Read more...] about The untrial of Donald Trump
Trump’s Despicable Defenders
Among Donald Trump's despicable defenders are William J. Bennett and Brian T. Kennedy. This duo reveals their unhinging in their Fox News opinion piece Despicable impeachment of Trump — decent people must decry this attack on our system. Here is how they begin their nonsense: "Although it is nearly over, the impeachment and trial of President Trump have taken on a … [Read more...] about Trump’s Despicable Defenders
YouTube details ban on ‘manipulated’ election content
Washington (AFP) - YouTube said Monday it would remove election-related videos that are "manipulated or doctored" to mislead voters, as part of its efforts to stem online misinformation.The Google-owned service said it was taking the measures as it strives to become a "more reliable source" for news and to promote a "healthy political discourse" amid heightened fears over video … [Read more...] about YouTube details ban on ‘manipulated’ election content
Shocker: Top radio conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh announces he has “advanced lung cancer”
A shocker: Rush Limbaugh, the pioneering conservative talk show host and conservative icon who has for decades been at the top of the ratings and influence heap, announced on his show that he has advanced lung cancer. Talk radio king Rush Limbaugh stunned his 20-million member audience Monday with the announcement he’s been diagnosed with “advanced lung cancer.” The … [Read more...] about Shocker: Top radio conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh announces he has “advanced lung cancer”
New rule would limit emotional support animals on planes. Here’s how to provide your input
Roosters have boarded airplanes. So have turkeys, ducks and monkeys — all in the name of service. These animals allegedly helped their owners stay calm. Never mind that they may have had the opposite effect on nearby passengers.The “emotional support” designation also helped owners save money — calming, indeed, when airlines charge $125 one way to convey a pet in a carrier … [Read more...] about New rule would limit emotional support animals on planes. Here’s how to provide your input
RIP GOP (Cartoon)
Sundance 2020: Promising Young Woman
If you want to see toxic masculinity put in its place, look no further than Promising Young Woman. Cassie (Carey Mulligan) is young, ambitious, and smart, and she has a bright future. That is until something happens to her best friend, Nina, and they both drop out of medical school. This mysterious event eventually results in the untimely death of Nina, and Cassie finds … [Read more...] about Sundance 2020: Promising Young Woman