Gerald Ford was an ordinary man called upon in extraordinary times. I'm glad somebody remembered to tell him, "Thank you". … [Read more...] about A Thank You for Gerald Ford

Some reactions (at the NYT) from (former) politicians / well known people to the death of former U.S. President Gerald Ford. Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter:"An outstanding statesman, he wisely chose the path of healing during a deeply divisive time in our nation's history. He frequently rose above politics by emphasizing the need for bipartisanship and seeking common … [Read more...] about Ford Dies: Some Reactions

Another excellent look at a foreign policy issue by Foreign Policy Watch. … [Read more...] about The Conflict In Somalia

Former President Gerald Ford, an appointed Vice President and non-elected President who became President after Richard Nixon resigned due to the Watergate scandal — and who sacrificed his own political career by pardoning Nixon, in an effort to put the scandal behind the country — is dead at 93:Gerald R. Ford, who picked up the pieces of Richard Nixon's … [Read more...] about Former President Gerald Ford Dies At 93

Chickey-boom (Desi is smiling..): How about an ENCORE from a young performer lip syncing to Jim Carey's version? … [Read more...] about And Now A Bit Of Quality Music

To find out the identity, click on the link below. And when you get to the post, click on CLICK HERE to find out who should be on Bill O'Reilly's political hit list. CLICK ON THIS LINK then click on the other. … [Read more...] about A New Aggressor In The “War Against Christmas”

The UN is considering calling for a halt to combat in Somalia. Should they? … [Read more...] about Just Give War a Chance?

You won't hear me praise Senator John Kerry too often, but he wrote a must-read editorial a few days back. … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Flip Flopping

You Tube style: … [Read more...] about The Immigration Debate

Iraq's appeals court wants to speed up the process of closure on the regime of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein and says he must be executed within 30 days:Iraq's highest appeals court on Tuesday upheld Saddam Hussein's death sentence and said he must be hanged within 30 days for the killing of 148 Shiites in the central city of Dujail. The sentence "must be implemented within … [Read more...] about Court Wants Saddam Executed Within 30 Days

I'm well aware that quite some people have had enough of Jimmy Carter and his new book, but for those who are still interested in this, here is quite a good read about the role religion plays in historical American support for Israel, perhaps on the one hand, and Jimmy Carter's views on the other. The question I pose to you today is: do you believe that the U.S. should be more … [Read more...] about America-Israel

Today's literary quote of the day is from Emily Dickinson (poem 312 and 536).312' Her - "last Poems" - Poets-ended- Silver-perished-with her Tongue- Not on Record-bubbled other, Flure-orWoman- So divine- Not unto its Summer-Morning Robin-uttered Half the Tune- Gushed too free for the Adoring- From the Anglo-Florentine- Late-the Praise- 'This Dull-conferring On the Head too … [Read more...] about Literary Quote of the Day

Universal health care became a bad joke during Clinton's first term. It's now back on the radar screen, the joke forgotten, the deadly seriousness of this issue locked at the top of many minds, and new support arriving from unexpected places. According to an opinion piece by Ezra Klein in today's LA Times: In California, the heads of Kaiser Permanente — a historical "good … [Read more...] about Healthcare Reform: A New Year’s Resolution

Visit the diverse and link filled Carnival of the Liberated. … [Read more...] about Read What Bloggers In Iraq And Afghanistan Have To Say

Taegan Goddard published a (very) short summary of the political year 2006 at the Political Wire. It was a year of great power shifts. Democrats reversed 12 years of Republican dominance on Capitol Hill as they took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Sen. George Allen was the insider's front runner for 2008 and then became the first political victim of … [Read more...] about 2006

The brave and strong Islamist forces who took over in Somalia are, a few days after Ethiopia joined the fight, on the run. Islamic fighters were in a tactical retreat Tuesday, a senior Islamic leader said, as government and Ethiopian troops advanced on three fronts in a decisive turn around in the battle for control of Somalia. Somalia's internationally backed government … [Read more...] about Brave Islamists Withdrawing

Surprising news!Iran on Sunday reacted defiantly to the United Nations Security Council resolution imposing sanctions because of the country’s nuclear program. Iranian officials vowed to continue efforts to enrich uranium and warned that the Security Council action would change Iran’s relationship with the United Nations’ nuclear monitoring agency... “The nuclear … [Read more...] about Iran Gives U.N. the Middle one

We'll be moving this site to WordPress this coming weekend. The basic address will still be www.themoderatevoice.com but if you have any kind of news feeds or readers you may have to reset them. This site will remain in place and be paid for at least through the end of 2007 but the main address will no longer point to it. … [Read more...] about A Reminder That TMV Is Moving Soon

The rational basis for cooperation--and why social integration is critical to make it work. … [Read more...] about Together We Can Do Anything!

When people ask me about what weblog writers I've met or talked to in person several names of people who became dear friends on the right and left immediately come to mind. And one of the first is "Vodkapundit," aka Stephen Green. His was one of the first sites I discovered and loved. Green's site is a highly popular, libertarian perspective blog not always seeing eye to eye … [Read more...] about We Offer A Cheer To Vodkapundit’s Stephen Green