n 2009, the Nobel Committee awarded their prize to Barack Obama. It was thought that it was a preemptive award encouraging him to scale down America’s militaristic foreign policy. In reality, it was given to him because he wasn’t George W. Bush, a man who started a war on false pretenses. It makes me wonder what sort of grand prize will be given to the Democrat who follows … [Read more...] about Nobel Nonsense (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Land of Frauds and Liars: Quack Alert
Somatic disorders, those you must believe in to suffer, and their “cures,” are as old as humans. Some are hilariously nutty: in southeast Asia the fear of one’s penis retracting and disappearing is known as koro. In Malaysia “running amok” is a sudden unexplained outburst of violence, and in Korea “ceiling fan death” is the horror that an electric fan in an enclosed room causes … [Read more...] about Land of Frauds and Liars: Quack Alert
Gearing up for impeachment? Trump Will Replace Lawyer Ty Cob With Clinton Impeachment Lawyer Emmet Flood
Is President Donald Trump gearing up for an impeachment battle? Trump is bringing in someone who has the reputation as a "heavy hitter" in different way than former White House aide Rob Portman. He's bringing in ace attorney Emmet T. Flood, who represented Bill Clinton during his impeachment. And this comes just as Trump has issued a threat to (his own) Justice Department which … [Read more...] about Gearing up for impeachment? Trump Will Replace Lawyer Ty Cob With Clinton Impeachment Lawyer Emmet Flood
Trump Sees a Bomb (Cartoon, Column and Video)
What a lot of people find funny depends on their confirmation bias. I often hear conservatives say Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Jon Stewart, or Seth Myers aren’t funny at all. That’s because those comedians rarely ever say anything conservatives want to hear as there’s often truth in comedy. It must suck to be a Republican because they don’t have a sense of humor thus, there … [Read more...] about Trump Sees a Bomb (Cartoon, Column and Video)
World War II Heroes, ‘Never Forget’
I love stories about our World War II heroes, those amazing members of the “Greatest Generation.” I have had the honor and the pleasure to write many stories about them. Several of them have been about a good friend, John Tschirhart, a B-17 bombardier who flew 35 combat missions over Nazi-occupied Europe and who, during the late years of his life, spent a lot of time and … [Read more...] about World War II Heroes, ‘Never Forget’
Will Trump’s ire force Montana’s Senator Tester away from political center?
Will Trump's ire force Montana’s Senator Tester away from political center? Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., during a 2012 campaign stop in Helena, Montana AP Photo/Matt Gouras Lee Banville, The University of Montana Democrat Jon Tester has made a name for himself by largely not making a national name for himself. In the last … [Read more...] about Will Trump’s ire force Montana’s Senator Tester away from political center?
NOTE on TMV fundraiser
You'll note we've restored the fundraiser button on the right. This is because to survive it's clear The Moderate Voice will have to make it easy for people who offer to donate when TMV does NOT have a major fundraiser. Since the last fundraiser, debts including to Site Administrator Tyrone Steels (who redesigned the site totally after a brutal hack) were paid. It was … [Read more...] about NOTE on TMV fundraiser
Mueller Has The Right Questions, But Trump Sure Doesn’t Have The Right Answers
In the long arc of the Russia scandal and investigation, we have arrived inevitably and irretrievably at a showdown that takes us to the brink of what has until now been a slow-motion constitutional crisis. On one side is Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who has a lengthy and exhaustive list of questions for the president of the United States. On the other side is Donald … [Read more...] about Mueller Has The Right Questions, But Trump Sure Doesn’t Have The Right Answers
Fired Boulder Editor Fears for Other Colorado Newspapers
by Roz Brown, Public News Service - CO BOULDER, Co. – A Boulder newspaper editor says his recent firing could have a chilling effect on other Colorado newspapers that are controlled by the hedge fund Alden Global Capital. Boulder Daily Camera editor Dave Krieger was fired last week after self-publishing a piece highly critical of Alden, which owns 50 newspapers across … [Read more...] about Fired Boulder Editor Fears for Other Colorado Newspapers
Cartoon: Crying Wolf
ABC News: Trump campaign has paid portions of Michael Cohen’s legal fees
This will surely raise eyebrows. But, then again, norms are shattered and eyebrows raised almost daily under President Donald Trump. ABC News reports: The Trump campaign has spent nearly $228,000 to cover some of the legal expenses for President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen, sources familiar with the payments tell ABC News, raising questions about … [Read more...] about ABC News: Trump campaign has paid portions of Michael Cohen’s legal fees
Solutions for Manufacturers With a Worker Shortage
Fewer people choose to go into manufacturing today, which has caused a worker shortage expect will get worse in the next few years. However, manufacturers can take steps to ensure full employment at their companies. Why a Worker Shortage Exists The worker shortage applies only to skilled laborers. In fact, by 2020, experts predict a surplus of 95 million unskilled workers. … [Read more...] about Solutions for Manufacturers With a Worker Shortage
(UPDATES) Transgender Service in the Military, from ‘The Horses’ Mouths’
UPDATE II: In a persuasive editorial over the weekend, the New York Times lists the facts and “the growing body of research and expert opinion [supporting] the only fair and just solution: Repudiating Mr. Trump’s cruel decision and giving transgender people the same right to serve their country in a military uniform as any other citizens." In addition to the testimony to … [Read more...] about (UPDATES) Transgender Service in the Military, from ‘The Horses’ Mouths’
Cartoon: Kayne for Trump
He refers to himself as Michael the Black Man. And whether he goes by the name Michael Symonette, Maurice Woodside, or Mikael Israel, when he is at a Trump rally, he is THE black man. If you Google for images of “blacks for trump,” you’ll find pics of Michael the Black Man at Trump rallies squarely positioned behind Trump where the cameras can spot him. You’ll also find a … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Kayne for Trump
A Korean peace process is underway – but it still depends on the US and China
Ed Griffith, University of Central Lancashire The meeting between North Korea’s Kim Jong-un and South Korea’s Moon Jae-in is certainly one of the most dramatic and momentous events in the recent history of East Asia. Beyond the symbolism of cross-border handshakes and tree planting (not to mention a controversially decorated mango mousse that briefly ticked off Japan), the … [Read more...] about A Korean peace process is underway – but it still depends on the US and China
Righteous Republicans Attain New Low As Praying For Poor Becomes A Firing Offense
As hostile acts go, it did not seem to be in the same league as Kim Jong-un reneging on a peace deal or Vladimir Putin ordering the poisoning of a defector spy, but for Republicans it was enough to send House Chaplain Patrick J. Conroy packing. It seems that in Republican eyes the right reverend had sinned when, in a prayer last November as the House took up the $1.5 … [Read more...] about Righteous Republicans Attain New Low As Praying For Poor Becomes A Firing Offense
Michelle Wolf at WHCD: Over the line or truth to power? (FULL Video Monologue)
A major firestorm has been raging among the political class, prominent media that get denounced by President Donald Trump, reporters that complain about Trump's insults and language, with most (but not all) partisans lining up on predictable sides. What is this big issue? Democracy? Freedom of the press? No, it's -- once again -- a comedian performing at one of the most … [Read more...] about Michelle Wolf at WHCD: Over the line or truth to power? (FULL Video Monologue)
Swamp Drained? How, Exactly?
By John L. Micek U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, a Republican who hails from northeastern Pennsylvania's coal country, likes to brag about the fact he was one of his state's earliest supporters of President Donald Trump. Insofar as he rewards displays of loyalty, Trump is backing Barletta's bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., this fall in one of the country's more closely … [Read more...] about Swamp Drained? How, Exactly?
Arrest at the ‘Sea Ranch’ (Updated)
We had heard of this intriguing double-murder case on the eve of our annual “snow bird pilgrimage” to South Padre Island, Texas. Once on “The Island,” we enjoyed dinner at our favorite restaurant on the island – "The Sea Ranch" – where we heard from our favorite waiter, Sergio, that we were having dinner at the very same place where the nationwide chase for a double-murder … [Read more...] about Arrest at the ‘Sea Ranch’ (Updated)
House GOP Russia Report: Bad Crime Fiction
Former Rep. Steve Isreal (D-NY) says the House GOP Russia report is written with November's midterms in mind in The Hill. The GOP’s House Intelligence Committee report acknowledging Russian meddling in our elections but no collusion by the Trump campaign is like any bad crime fiction. We know how it’ll end before finishing the first chapter. No stunners here, no twists of … [Read more...] about House GOP Russia Report: Bad Crime Fiction