We're now in a world war and the terrorist enemy wants to obliterate western civilization. That's the message of Efraim Halevy, the former head of Mossad, the Israeli Secret Intelligence Service who until recently was head of the Israel National Security Council and national security adviser to the Israeli prime minister. In an interview with The Scotsman, Halvey, considered … [Read more...] about Former Israeli Spy Chief: Terrorists Want To End Western Civilization

The FDA has ordered the impotence drug Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs to carry a stiff warning about blindness: The Food and Drug Administration approved new labeling Friday to warn men about possible blindness from Pfizer Inc.'s Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction. Cialis, sold by Eli Lilly & Co and Icos Corp. , and Levitra, co-promoted by … [Read more...] about FDA Orders Viagra Blindness Warning Label

NOTE: One in a while you read a post on a weblog that goes beyond "blogspeak" and predictable ideological discussion. Something that is so very much from the heart that it haunts you for days. It's more than a post; it's someone sharing something exceedingly special with readers all over the world. And it DESERVES more attention. So we've now created the occasional Shining Star … [Read more...] about SHINING STAR POST: Tribute To Esther

One of the most amazing aspects of the terrorism war and recent attack in London was the absolute lack of class shown by some people in the news and news personality biz — and the winner/loser in this category definitely is Fox News' John Gibson. Callous and downright dumb statements were made even before all the body parts were picked off the streets in London by some … [Read more...] about Truly Contemptable Comments

Six-party talks are finally set to resume on North Korea's nuclear program on July 25th in Beijing. Looks like it took some verbal backstepping on behalf of the US, but in the end it was worth it (and it's also known as "diplomacy", not exactly a bad word and preferable to nuclear-armed combat):The top envoys to the negotiations from the United States and North Korea — U.S. … [Read more...] about North Korea Talks to Resume

...at Galley of the Absurd if you love art and celebrity gossip. What more can we say than that you see when you click on the link? There are so many posts/art pieces here that we love that we'd do an injustice to the site by offering you just one, or doing it as a mere post. So we urge you to click on it ASAP. And get ready for fun. We guarentee you: Take A Peek and you'll … [Read more...] about Take A Peek…..

And here it is for you: a living, breathing example of the "chilling effect." We are shifting to new era involving leaked documents due to the jailing of New York Times reporter Judith Miller: a newspaper reports it's holding back on publishing two stories: CHICAGO -- Plain Dealer Editor Doug Clifton says the Cleveland daily is not reporting two major investigative stories of … [Read more...] about A Sign Judith Miller Jailing Is Already Changing Journalism

Should I commit suicide now or later? Oliver Stone is planning to make the first major film on the 911 terrorist attacks: Three-time Oscar winner Oliver Stone will direct superstar Nicholas Cage in the first major Hollywood movie about the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, producers announced. The as-yet untitled film, which will be made for Paramount Pictures, will tell the … [Read more...] about Oliver Stone Plans First Major 911 Film

Our periodic linkfest pointing you to interesting posts from DIFFERING viewpoints. These viewpoints do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Moderate Voice or its co-bloggers. This edition will contain some posts on the London bombing as well. Making Sense Of The Bombings: It's the old question about if there is a God, how can he (she) allow this to happen? Mark Daniels … [Read more...] about Around The ‘Sphere July 9, 2005

To those of you who email or say blogs are unimportant little pieces of ego (although a different word than "ego" is usually used) do we have news for you: THEY think we're important — and they're gearing up to try to recruit us in the upcoming Supreme Court fight(s): Political groups preparing to battle over the first U.S. Supreme Court nomination in 11 years have a … [Read more...] about Blogs Will Be Wooed In Supreme Court Justice(s) Fight

TWO THOUGHTS when you see this headline: (1)how can sheep jump inside of a turkey? and (2) which political party does this remind YOU of (you fill in the blank depending on your bias)?:ISTANBUL, Turkey — First one sheep jumped to its death. Then stunned Turkish shepherds, who had left the herd to graze while they had breakfast, watched as nearly 1,500 others followed, … [Read more...] about 450 Sheep Jump To Their Deaths In Turkey

As the world turns its attention to the tragic and troubling events in London, another event is unfolding: gearing up by the White House and GOP to face a unique opportunity and political risk: filling two Supreme Court seats:A week after Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her retirement, the White House and its allies are preparing for the possibility that Chief Justice … [Read more...] about GOP Plans For Supreme Court Double Header

This is a special guest column by Robin Koerner, a British citizen, an American resident, and publisher of www.WatchingAmerica.com (listed in OTHER VOICES) on our blogroll. LONDON CALLING By Robin Koerner As a child, watching television in England, I often listened to news about IRA terrorist bombings. As a teenager, I became increasingly frustrated at hearing, after each … [Read more...] about London Calling (Guest Post)

The brutal and tragic bombings in London yesterday immediately spawned a controversy — over President George Bush's so-called "flypaper" theory as the surface unity in the U.S was marked by partisan passions erupting on both sides. Two prominent weblogs blasted the Bush administration for its approach — and ignited a mini firestorm. The Daily Kos wrote in … [Read more...] about London Bombing Sparks Controversy Over Terrorism Flypaper Theory

With all the horror of the London terror bombings, it's nice to remind ourselves of all the people quietly doing good in the world. Bitch, Ph.D. gets the link. … [Read more...] about Good People

If blogging didn't kill my chance already, Orin Kerr has some useful advice on how all of you can compete with me for that cherished position. Cliffnotes version: specialize in something. For me, it'll be Church/State jurisprudence, Critical Legal Studies/Race Theory, and their intersection. But that might run up against his adomination to be wary of "fads." Oy... … [Read more...] about How to Become a Law Professor

Watch the silly liberal jump at the merest shadow of "hate speech"! … [Read more...] about I am the PC Police

Cross-posted to The Debate Link PrawfsBlawg links to a Chronicle of Higher Education column (sub. only) which says that bloggers have a reduced chance at being hired as faculty members at colleges and universities. Fortunately for me, both PB and Conglomerate feel that the reasons are weak, at best. But then, they're both bloggers. After all, life isn't fair--it might not … [Read more...] about Requiem for a Would-Be Law Professor

TMV has done his posts on the road...but he now has to leave. This means our post on the London bombings will not be updated on the post itself. HOWEVER: if there is more breaking news there's a chance a co-blogger — if available — will update it. Our own updates will resume later tonight. Stay tuned! … [Read more...] about On Breaking News Updates Today

If this is true and you add it together with the bombings in London today, Al Qaeda is on a roll:Al-Qaida in Iraq said in a Web posting Thursday that it had killed Egypt's top envoy in Iraq, showing a video of the blindfolded diplomat identifying himself. The video did not show his death. A statement purportedly from al-Qaida said it delayed claiming responsibility for the … [Read more...] about Al Qeada Claims To Have Killed Egytian Hostage