...especially this one. … [Read more...] about The Things That Go On At Some Schools Are Shocking
Original Blog Reporting At Its Very Best
If you want to see the potential of blogging a MUST MUST MUST READ is THIS POST from Mark In Mexico about police breaking up a teachers' stike in Oaxaca, Mexico. This is a MUST read for:anyone interested in news. bloggers who want to see what the full potential of blogging can be — with original photos and reporting that clearly took a lot of time and effort in both … [Read more...] about Original Blog Reporting At Its Very Best
Around The Sphere June 18, 2006 (CATCH UP EDITION)
Our periodic linkfest to introduce readers to a WIDE VARIETY of views from all over the 'Sphere. We do NOT restrict mentioned links to one viewpoint — and views do not necessary reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice. This is a special catch up edition. Due to extensive travel this week we accumlated a backlog of links from websites representing varying viewpoints and we … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere June 18, 2006 (CATCH UP EDITION)
India, Pakistan: What is the U.S. Foreign Policy?
The Indian subcontinent rarely gets the attention it deserves. However, the latest developments would ensure that more sensible people would be tempted to analyse the situation there in an informed manner. Here I am specifically referring to the recent brilliant post by Cernig "America's Next Big Foreign Policy Disaster". As also to the result of a recent Opinion Poll about … [Read more...] about India, Pakistan: What is the U.S. Foreign Policy?
I Didn’t Break It, Why Should I Fix It?
Cleaning Up The Kitchen: Responsibility for the Non-Responsible. … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Break It, Why Should I Fix It?
Rep. Cynthia McKinney Walks In Police Officer Run In Controversy
So is this justice or the triumph of entitlement? (If you or I did what she did would there have been probable cause?) … [Read more...] about Rep. Cynthia McKinney Walks In Police Officer Run In Controversy
And Now: A Romantic Musical Interlude
Ahh, the classic romantic songs. Before you click on this, make sure you note (a) how the meaning of certain words have changed, (b) that you MUST make sure you watch it beyond the first minute until this song REALLY gets started and (c) how band leader Spike Jones (before TMV's time) used irony in comedy before irony was even popular. … [Read more...] about And Now: A Romantic Musical Interlude
Nepal’s Maoist Rebels Opt For Democratic Path
The latest news from Nepal that the rebel Maoists are now ready to join the interim government after stripping King Gyanendra of his absolute powers, bodes well for this small Himalayan nation. It is also a triumph of a discreet and non-intrusive diplomacy successfully pursued by the USA and India. The Maoists in Nepal, who have waged a decade-long war to seize control of the … [Read more...] about Nepal’s Maoist Rebels Opt For Democratic Path
Original Blog Interview: Interview With A Former Guantanamo Detainee
Once again the always unique The Talking Dog has an original Q&A interview, his latest in a series of interviews related to detainees in the war against terrorism. Here's his intro:Shafiq Rasul is a British national who was detained for two years at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Mr. Rasul was the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case of Rasul v. Bush, which, contrary to the … [Read more...] about Original Blog Interview: Interview With A Former Guantanamo Detainee
Karl Rove’s Plans For 2006 (UPDATED)
The Washington Post outlines White House political guru Karl Rove's game-plan for 2006: the same as in 2000 and 2004. Aggressively hammer in the theme that the Democrats are weak on national security and arouse the GOP's base on hot-button issues so they flock to the polls:Now Rove has the freedom to concentrate on preserving the GOP majorities in Congress, and an opportunity … [Read more...] about Karl Rove’s Plans For 2006 (UPDATED)
Historical Tragedy And Contemporary Problems
When is it okay to bring up historical wrongs? … [Read more...] about Historical Tragedy And Contemporary Problems
Drop Off
In a post entitled "Dishonoring Our Country," Hilzoy tells of a set of former Gitmo detainees, held long after America autorities admitted their innocent, unable to return to their home country because they will likely be tortured or killed, who we refused admission to our own border (the least we could do after putting them in a lawless prison for no apparent reason and … [Read more...] about Drop Off
Dan Rather Reportedly Out At CBS (UPDATED)
For some time now an eyebrow has been raised over the CBS Eye when it came to former news megastar Dan Rather. Now Rather is reportedly out, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer:After 44 years, Dan Rather will leave CBS by the end of the month, at the latest, industry sources said Friday. His departure could come as early as next week. Rather, 74, whose contract runs until … [Read more...] about Dan Rather Reportedly Out At CBS (UPDATED)
Highest-Rated Talk Show Hosts
Talkers Magazine, THE magazine for the talk show industry, has a list of talk shows, ranking them by audience share. It's a given that Rush Limbaugh will be number one...no surprise there. But when it comes to progressive talkers, guess who's the highest rated — in the Top 10? Which Air America host is it? In fact, it isn't an Air America host. … [Read more...] about Highest-Rated Talk Show Hosts
2,500 deaths in Iraq isn’t just a number
There have now been 2,500 (and counting) U.S. military deaths in the Iraq War. To the White House, this is just a meaningless number. But it's not. These are the men and women, along with over 100 foreign troops and countless civilians and Iraqi military personnel, who have died in what J. Kingston Pierce at The Reaction calls a "misbegotten adventure". You can find his post … [Read more...] about 2,500 deaths in Iraq isn’t just a number
Around The ‘Sphere Runs Tomorrow
To those who inquired: our Around The Sphere linkfest will run tomorrow with perhaps a longer version than usual, Due to logistics, it hasn't gotten done the past few days (for instance, TMV leaves as soon as he posts this and will not be back until later this afternoon). We will be trying to do MORE Around The Spheres, hopefully even shorter ones every day, because we do feel … [Read more...] about Around The ‘Sphere Runs Tomorrow
Senate Blinks, Passes “Emergency” Spending Bill
In answer to my question of "Who'll Blink?" on the so-called emergency supplemental to fund Iraq, Afghanistan, and Katrina relief (other posts on that here and here), the answer's in: the Senate blinked. The House passed a pared down supplemental of $94.5 billion on Wednesday, and yesterday the Senate followed suit. The bill was approved 98-1, with Senator Specter voting … [Read more...] about Senate Blinks, Passes “Emergency” Spending Bill
Congress’ Rhetorical Political War Over Iraq Rages
The question: Was it engineered by newly liberated White House political guru Karl Rove, or was it like an act of spontaneous combustion — that just happened..during an election year...framed in a way to create a political trap for Democrats? Was this something GOPers felt just had to be brought up now (months before the elections)? Or was this on the books a long time? … [Read more...] about Congress’ Rhetorical Political War Over Iraq Rages
Are Our Rights Deteriorating?
To open up my new digs, I discuss the recent Supreme Court decision stating police officers essentially need no longer wait for homeowners to open their door before knocking it down. … [Read more...] about Are Our Rights Deteriorating?