A new poll shows that Americans have set limits on their patience on the Iraq War -- and limits on ways of getting out of Iraq:Americans overwhelmingly support congressional action to cap the number of U.S. troops in Iraq and set a timetable to bring them home by the end of next year, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds — tougher action than the non-binding resolution the House of … [Read more...] about Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Want Iraq War Congressional Troop Cap
Tolerance, Respect, Blogging
In light of Amanda Marcotte's resignation from the Edwards campaign, Heraclitus looks at one of the supposedly prejudicial posts from Pandagon that so outraged Bill Donohue and her other critics on the right. (Presumably many of her critics a) don't know her; b) don't know her blogging; and c) didn't read the posts in question, let alone with an open mind.) What it comes … [Read more...] about Tolerance, Respect, Blogging
(Updated) Another Republican Fitted For a Frog Suit
One of the less charming traits of a White House that has determinedly put politics ahead of policy has been naming hacks to key posts. It’s one thing to name your college roommate’s dog groomer to be ambassador to some Podunk country because he has given lavishly to Republican causes. But it’s another matter all together when we’re talking about homeland security … [Read more...] about (Updated) Another Republican Fitted For a Frog Suit
McCain and Intelligent Design
It seems that Senator John McCain "will be the keynote speaker for the most prominent creationism advocacy group" in the United States. Satyam, writing for Think Progress, points out: The Discovery Institute, a religious right think-tank, is well-known for its strong opposition to evolutionary biology and its advocacy for “intelligent design.â€? The institute’s main … [Read more...] about McCain and Intelligent Design
Over-the-Counter Erections
Once upon a time, and for thousands and thousands of years, men had erections. And did things with them. There was erectile dysfunction, no doubt, but humanity survived. Generations and generations of copulation, for procreation or for pleasure -- or for rather less admirable purposes. Enter Pfizer. Enter Viagra. Enter Cialis and all the rest for all the others. The little … [Read more...] about Over-the-Counter Erections
Original Blog Interview: TTD Interviews Adam Stein On Global Warming
The Moderate Voice encourages weblogs to do original interviews so this great infosource can live up to its potential. And -- once again -- there is a GREAT one via The Talking Dog. This time TTD has shifted his focus from terrorism related issues to global warming. And, just as in his other ones, he peppers his interview subject with highly specific questions that show he has … [Read more...] about Original Blog Interview: TTD Interviews Adam Stein On Global Warming
Pulitzer Prize Winners Take the Stand in Libby Trial
Dana Milbank describes (for the Washington Post) what Bob Woodward, Robert Novak,`Walter Pincus, Glenn Kessler and David Sanger had to say when took the stand at the Libby trial. Libby must believe himself to be in desperate legal straits to have six journalists serve as his character witnesses. And, indeed, the reporters' testimony appeared to do little to dent the … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Prize Winners Take the Stand in Libby Trial
How Do You Expand The Market For Credit Cards?
Well, here's one creative way: Bank of America Corp. has begun offering credit cards to customers without Social Security numbers, typically illegal immigrants, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. In recent years, banks across the country have been offering checking accounts and even mortgages to the nation's fast-growing ranks of undocumented immigrants, most of … [Read more...] about How Do You Expand The Market For Credit Cards?
Iran, Bush, and Public Opinion
Over the weekend, the US made its case about Iranian involvement in Iraq, but their evidence was received with a great deal of skepticism. Public opinion, both domestically and internationally, is heavily influenced by what was said in the build-up to Iraq, and short of an Iranian official standing up and saying, "Yes, we're supplying arms and trying to fuel the violence", it's … [Read more...] about Iran, Bush, and Public Opinion
Canada Attack Ads
The U.S. isn't the only country with political attack ad fever: … [Read more...] about Canada Attack Ads
Now Playing: A Real Debate Over the Iraq War
The House of Representatives has begun going where the Senate feared to tread – a debate over the Iraq war -- as sectarian strife in Baghdad further escalated with a series of blasts in a Shiite market that killed 70 people. Speaker Nancy Pelosi led the way today as the Democratic-controlled House embarked on the debate, declaring that the public has decided that President … [Read more...] about Now Playing: A Real Debate Over the Iraq War
Crist Aims to Steer Florida GOP Toward Center
From the Palm Beach Post this encouraging report on the Centrist tendencies of new Governor Charlie Crist. Not yet known, though, is whether these successes and even Crist's stellar approval ratings can let him manage what could be his boldest but, so far, his least-publicized challenge: to remake the state Republican Party in his own, more centrist image. "Clearly a more … [Read more...] about Crist Aims to Steer Florida GOP Toward Center
Update: Another Funeral in Philadelphia
Back on January 5, I put up a link to a post that I had written titled Media: Another Funeral in Philadelphia regarding yet another round of layoffs at that city’s imperiled daily newspapers. I noted in the course of the post that the websites of the newspapers, the Inquirer and Daily News, are notably sad affairs. This is unfortunate because these websites -- which … [Read more...] about Update: Another Funeral in Philadelphia
Should We Rape Rapists?
How about DWI convicts? Money launderers? Any felony convicts? Prison rape is a joke in American society. It shouldn't be. And the fact that we consent to systematic, brutal abuse while grinning all along about it is a scary insight into our collective fascination with extra-legal violence. Bumped due to a significant update/blog round-up in the post … [Read more...] about Should We Rape Rapists?
Anna Nicole and… Giving Compliments
I just wanted to point these two posts out by Jon Swift. The first one is about ANS (is Bush living in a bubble? He hasn't reacted to her death...), the other one is about Bill O'Reilly and Glenn Beck being afraid to give compliments to African-Americans. Jon understands their fears. Heck, he even shares their fear: he too is afraid that black people want to become his … [Read more...] about Anna Nicole and… Giving Compliments
What Palestine?
For those who talk about Palestine, some interesting reading material. Money quote from the first link: The Palestinian people [do] not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for … [Read more...] about What Palestine?
A Blogger Resigns From Edwards Campaign
A top progressive blogger has resigned from John Edwards' campaign. And despite the controversy and point/counterpoint that continues to rage over her previous writings , one thing appears clear: The resignation will likely usher in a new era in which bloggers from all sides who want to work for political campaigns must now have to take care in re-examining their previous … [Read more...] about A Blogger Resigns From Edwards Campaign
Iranian TV Attacks Woody Allen
Via You Tube: Iranian Series: Woody Allen -- Corrupt Jewish Brainwasher … [Read more...] about Iranian TV Attacks Woody Allen
Deal On North Korea Nukes Set?
Has the trend and tone of news events been broken? Is a deal in the offing with North Korea on nuclear weapons? It sounds that way. The New York Times:The United States and four other nations reached a tentative agreement to provide North Korea with roughly $400 million in fuel oil and aid, in return for the North’s starting to disable its nuclear facilities and allow … [Read more...] about Deal On North Korea Nukes Set?
A New Competition: The Chomsky Prize
Times Online is starting a new contest, The Chomsky Prize, seeking rules to live your life by. Do you have any suggestions? GO HERE AND CHECK IT OUT. … [Read more...] about A New Competition: The Chomsky Prize