In 2003, according to WaPo, the State Department received "a proposal from Iran [via Switzerland] for a broad dialogue". Apparently, "everything was on the table — including full cooperation on nuclear programs, acceptance of Israel and the termination of Iranian support for Palestinian militant groups". But this was in the wake of the fall of Baghdad, and "top Bush … [Read more...] about Ignoring Iran

MSNBC's weekend Maury Povich and Connie Chung show said good bye this weekend after tepid ratings — and Connie Chung SANG her goodbye. It's a video clip that is sure to be played for many years to come — but she might not want to include it in the clips she presents when she applies for a new job. A MUST VIEW (but music lovers beware...). … [Read more...] about Connie Chung Says (Sings) Goodbye To MSNBC

I just received this email: MSNBC Breaking News: Al-Qaida-linked Web site claims abduction of two GIs in Iraq. Oh, great! … [Read more...] about Al-Qaida-linked Web site claims abduction of two GIs in Iraq

If you've been unconvinced by my continuous prattling on about the issues with earmarks, I hope that a Charles Babcock article in today's Washington Post will help. Called "The Project that Wouldn't Die," Babcock's piece examines funding for "Project M" - an earmark-funded contract given to Vibration & Sound Solutions Limited (VSSL) of Alexandria, VA. Since 1997, the … [Read more...] about The Problem with Earmarks

In recent months, North Korea has thrown down the gauntlet on the issue of nuclear weapons — and now it is reportedly getting ready to send out a test missile that has the capability of reaching Alaska:North Korea appears to have completed fueling a long-range ballistic missile, American officials said Sunday, a move that greatly increases the probability that Pyongyang … [Read more...] about North Korea Readies Test Of Missile That Could Reach Alaska

A Washington Post piece run in the San Jose Mercury News contains THIS COLLECTION of excerpts from textbooks produced in Saudi Arabia. Here's the paper's intro:The passages below — drawn from the same set of Saudi texts proudly cited in the new 74-page review of curriculum reform being distributed by the Saudi Embassy — are shaping the views of the next generation … [Read more...] about The Glories Of Education In Saudi Arabia

....and guess which radio talk show host is nice enough to offer him some emailed advice? … [Read more...] about A Prominent Conservative Blogger Is Hospitalized With Back Problems

From moderate cartoonist Tom Briscoe: … [Read more...] about War Stories

...for sitting on his "big, fat backside" talking tough...VIDEO HERE. (There are some images we try not to think about...) … [Read more...] about John Murtha Lambastes Karl Rove….

I don't care that they're playing the US. I want to see them in the round of 16--and their Israeli flag too. … [Read more...] about Go Ghana!

...because these days he/she can face consequences. Due to video cameras... … [Read more...] about A Teen Bully’s Job Is Harder To Do These Days

Former President Bill Clinton:He told his left-leaning audience of about 500 journalists to consider opposing views and appreciate the value of working with people who differ with them. He urged them not to turn public figures into "two-dimensional cartoons." While he doesn't agree with much of the Bush administration policies, Clinton said, he has come to understand President … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Decries Divide And Win Politics

His poll numbers are not zooming up and theirs are falling. Some voters have moved from favoring the Democrats to being unsure. Thanks to Political Wire for the tip. … [Read more...] about Mixed News For Bush And Bad News For Democrats

"Screech" from NBC's 1989-1993 teen hit comedy "Saved By The Bell" is politely screeching out to fans via the Internet and satellite radio to help him save his house. Firstly, NO...this is NOT a case of yet another child or teen actor who has hit the skids and is appealing for money due to unsavory problems. In fact, Dustin Diamond is doing comedy clubs, which means he has … [Read more...] about “Saved By The Bell’s” Screech Asks Fans For Help

...especially this one. … [Read more...] about The Things That Go On At Some Schools Are Shocking

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

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)

Cleaning Up The Kitchen: Responsibility for the Non-Responsible. … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Break It, Why Should I Fix It?

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