...by Pennywit, but it is difficult to tell if the irony was intentional or not. In either case, it is amusing. … [Read more...] about An irony is noted…

...or the next product that merits a warning label? … [Read more...] about iPods, a great innovation…

From November of 2004: But even as the peak summer driving season winds down, U.S. refiners continue to operate nearly flat out. As of this week, the industry is producing gasoline and other end products at something like 98 percent of capacity. And with the overall growth in demand for motor fuels and heating oil showing no signs of slowing, prices will continue to be driven … [Read more...] about A house of cards?

Those salivating moron bloggers, putting themselves in danger to blog about the huge earthquake off Jakarta:Blogging has fried our brains. Instead of evacuating after the tremor, we, bloggers staying in high rise apartments, sit here n blog about it, oblivious to the risk should the building topple over or collapse. I, for one, was furiously typing away as the floor swayed … [Read more...] about If this room’s a-quakin’, this scribe’s a-takin’ (notes)

Regardless of your political leanings, a moderate third party would drastically improve America's political climate. … [Read more...] about Centrism: Cure for Partisan Bickering

I'll think he'd contact Al Sharpton first, but close enough. … [Read more...] about God speaks

TMV heads to the East Coast today for a show. He'll be back late Thursday night. We will do some posting from the road, but it'll be limited — but you'll have plenty to read from our always independent and thoughtful Guest Bloggers. TMV will post from his hotel, etc. but will be out of pocket for whole chunks of time (he left 7:30 pm Monday night, will take a red eye and … [Read more...] about TMV ON THE MOVE (Read Our Guest Bloggers)

We routinely get new readers so periodically it's useful to explain a little about this site. Welcome to The Moderate Voice. We tend to look at each issue individually and judge them individually. And it is true: TMV does not belong to any political party so he may seem at times politically all over the place. But we do make an effort to present a variety of views in our … [Read more...] about If You’re New To This Site….

Yet more bad news for singer Michael Jackson: SANTA MARIA, Calif. Mar 28, 2005 — In a stinging setback for Michael Jackson, a judge ruled Monday that the jury can hear allegations that the pop star molested or had designs on five other boys, including actor Macaulay Culkin and two youngsters who reached multimillion-dollar settlements with the singer. District Attorney Tom … [Read more...] about Proof Of Racist Plot? Judge Rules Past Allegations Can Be Used In Jackson Trial

A strong earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia today but this time — keeping in mind the major tidal wave disaster that followed the massive Indian ocean earthqake in December — officials are leaving nothing to chance: BANDA ACEH, Indonesia - A major earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island late Monday, damaging hundreds of buildings … [Read more...] about Earthquake Hits Indonesia And Sparks Tsunami Fears

Do these guys need a course in basic safety? The two crew members of the International Space Station (ISS) stepped outside Monday for a spacewalk to install antennas and release a small satellite. American Commander Leroy Chiao and his Russian crewmate, Salizhan Sharipov, left the ISS empty for the second time in two months, floating outside the station high above the earth … [Read more...] about Rocket Scientists Are Not Exactly Rocket Scientists

Koward Kurtz hits the nail on the head: Dan Rather's temporary CBS Evening News replacement has literally changed the tone of that show by talking like a PERSON does instead of using the fake, pompous tones of a TV newscaster: "I hate to jinx it by saying it aloud," Bob Schieffer told viewers of the "CBS Evening News" on Thursday, but "all of a sudden there's some pretty good … [Read more...] about Bob Schieffer Literally Changes The Tone At CBS News

Here's a development you might not have expected to see: the folks for whom George Bush and Jeb Bush put their political necks on the line now want to chop them off: This new development swirling around a constituency that was being cared for and has angrily turned on its caretaker is related to the case of Terri Schiavo. USA Today reports this: By Sunday, after nine days of … [Read more...] about George Bush’s And Jeb Bush’s Political Problem

....at The Education Wonks. Due to time constraints TMV recently had to leave the Watcher of Weasels Council which runs a weekly linkfest and votes on the best posts. The Education Wonks is on the council and became one of our favorite sites. Politics makes up the bulk of what many people on weblogs write about. But here's a blog that focuses on issues and stories related to … [Read more...] about Take A Peek…..

Jeff Jarvis steps back and looks at what has happened in the Terri Schiavo case and the FCC's clamp down on indecency and comes to this conclusion: The religious right is separating itself from the rest of America. The theocrats may have finally gone too far too often. TMV agrees. I'm about to go on a trip to the East Coast but tomorrow will try to do a post/review of … [Read more...] about Is The Religious Right Separating Itself From The Rest of America?

Our occassional and highly popular linkfest giving you posts from all over the Internet. These are NOT RESTRICTED to one political viewpoint — but reflect many views which do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Moderate Voice or his highly independent Guest Bloggers. NBC'S Meet The Press Had A Round Table On Faith In America....and Atrios is right: what's wrong … [Read more...] about Around The ‘Sphere

May we use the words "beneath contempt" here? LOS ANGELES (AP) - Declaring himself "completely innocent" of child molestation charges, Michael Jackson said Sunday that he is the victim of a conspiracy and asked fans around the world to pray for him. In an interview with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the entertainer would not elaborate on his conspiracy belief, citing the … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson The Victim

If you boil it down, that's the Bush/DeLay message of the week — a message polls show was repudiated by the bulk of Americans, cutting across religious and political lines...but perhaps that is what some perceive as leadership: doing what you want, despite what the vast majority of citizens desire. Traditional checks and balances? Pahh! States rights? States rights … [Read more...] about “The Era Of Big Government Is Back!”

TMV will be Guest Blogging on Dean's World today and Sunday. If you're new to this site, that means all of our posts will appear there (so just click on the link). Our posts resume here Monday morning, or even Sunday night after 9 PST. In the meantime catch up on our other posts -- and be sure to read Willian Stother's Guest Voice post below which gives a different perpective … [Read more...] about That’s Right TMV Is Guest Blogging Today And Sunday

NOTE: The Moderate Voice occasionally runs GUEST VOICE columns written by thoughtful readers who do not have weblogs but have ideas that deserve a wider airing. William Stuthers is the Deputy Director of The Center for an Accessible Society — and a superb journalist and editor. I worked with Bill when I was a reporter for the San Diego Union. He was one of the most solid, … [Read more...] about GUEST VOICE: “Terri Schiavo Is Not Terminally Ill…”