As the continuing path of the devastation of Hurricane Harvey shut down Sunday religious services in Houston, TX, this weekend, televangelical millionaire Joel Osteen closed the doors to his 16,800 seat megachurch, refusing to provide a safe venue of relief for survivors of the city's mass flooding. Even worse, while dozens of other flooded out churches… … [Read more...] about Hurricane Harvey Rains Criticism Of Biblical Proportions On Televangelist Joel Osteen
Lessons of GOP Failure
Former Reagan staffer Bruce Bartlett takes stock of the failure of Republicans to govern in the New York Daily News. Politics is supposed to be the art of the possible, whereby politicians negotiate the issues of the day and arrive at compromises. Neither party gets all that they want, but each gets something. In America, that ideal has been dead for some time. I’m not sure … [Read more...] about Lessons of GOP Failure
Cartoon: Joe Arpaio Pardon
Raqa children tormented by beheadings, bombs: charity
Children escaping Syria's Raqa have been "tormented" by years of living under jihadist rule culminating in a ferocious bombing campaign on the city, a charity said on Monday. It could take decades for young people from the Islamic State group's stronghold to overcome their psychological injuries, Save the Children warned. The NGO interviewed children and their… … [Read more...] about Raqa children tormented by beheadings, bombs: charity
Cartoon: Arpaio pardon
Baseball: A REAL World Series
A real world-series baseball tournament has been completed for another year. This world-series tournament gave over 30 teams from 5 continents opportunity to compete. The 2017 champion team is from Japan. Yes, I am talking about the Little League World Series. That other so-called "World Series" played by adults in the USA (and theoretically Canada) has a falsehood for a … [Read more...] about Baseball: A REAL World Series
Giving Racism A Pass: The Arpaio Pardon
Shall we begin with some rational discourse? Despite rabid chattering from the left, granting a pardon to former, now disgraced and un-reelected Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is not an impeachable offense. The President can pardon whomsoever he wishes, with or without prior review by the Department of Justice or review by Congress or review by you or me or … [Read more...] about Giving Racism A Pass: The Arpaio Pardon
(UPDATE II) Rick Dearborn & Trump’s Obsession With Blocking Russia Scandal Investigations
There was a time when the extent of the scandal now enveloping the Trump administration like a cloud of toxic gas was not yet obvious and it didn't seem particularly strange the future president's campaign advisers were reaching out to Russia. But as is now screamingly obvious and so exquisitely puts the lie to Trump's claim the scandal is a witch hunt, no overtures were made … [Read more...] about (UPDATE II) Rick Dearborn & Trump’s Obsession With Blocking Russia Scandal Investigations
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Base
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Trump prepares to lift limits on military gear for police --Trump likely to end DACA Immigrant Program --Trump is shedding supporters like no other president in modern history -Donald Trump has squandered chance to broaden base, increase popularity, polls show Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Base
Harvey unleashes catastrophic flooding in Houston
Tropical Storm Harvey unleashed catastrophic flooding in Houston Sunday, turning streets in Texas' largest city into raging rivers as trapped residents climbed to higher floors and the death toll rose. Overwhelmed emergency services warned residents to head for high ground or climb onto rooftops -- not into attics -- so they could be seen by rescue… … [Read more...] about Harvey unleashes catastrophic flooding in Houston
EPA Evaluation Sparks Regulatory Pushback
by Charles MacGregor It’s been more than eight months since the Environmental Protection Agency released its list outlining the first ten chemicals for review as part of the agency’s reformed Toxic Substances Control Act. Included on the high-profile list of chemicals for evaluation was asbestos, once again putting the dangerous mineral in the EPA’s crosshairs. Asbestos … [Read more...] about EPA Evaluation Sparks Regulatory Pushback
(Updates) US Navy Identifies Dead and Missing USS John S. McCain Sailors
Update, 31 August: The Navy announced Thursday, August 31, that the 10 Sailors who died aboard USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) were posthumously advanced to their next rank. Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Nathan Findley, 31, from Kansas City, Missouri, was posthumously advanced to Chief Electronics Technician. Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class … [Read more...] about (Updates) US Navy Identifies Dead and Missing USS John S. McCain Sailors
Houston battles floods generated by Harvey, at least three dead
Monster storm Harvey unleashed catastrophic flooding in Houston Sunday, turning streets in the largest city in Texas into raging rivers as trapped residents climbed to higher floors and the death toll crept up to at least three. Overwhelmed emergency services warned residents to head for high ground or climb onto rooftops -- not into attics --… … [Read more...] about Houston battles floods generated by Harvey, at least three dead
Stopover in East Timor? Well Why Not? (UPDATED)
I’ve visited 35 countries in my life and I like to plan my travels carefully. On a return to my kangaroo infested birthplace later this year I'm thinking of stopping by the world’s second newest country: the Republic of East Timor. It’s half a tropical island about the size of Connecticut, a long way away. Growing up in Australia in the 1970s we heard a lot about East Timor … [Read more...] about Stopover in East Timor? Well Why Not? (UPDATED)
“A Clear and Present Danger: Narcissism in the Era of Donald Trump” a must read (BOOK REVIEW)
EDITOR'S NOTE: This review has been published before -- a review of a book published in the summer of 2016. It is being posted again due to recent events and the likelihood that Donald Trump will fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller and/or pardon himself, his family and associates. This is also being republished since The Moderate Voice has recently gained some new readers. … [Read more...] about “A Clear and Present Danger: Narcissism in the Era of Donald Trump” a must read (BOOK REVIEW)
Arpaio Pardon May Be Opening Act of a Constitutional Crisis
This morning, I received an email from an old friend — one of the country’s top trial lawyers: “I have underestimated Trump. He knows what is coming, including a variety of criminal charges and other impeachable offenses. He is not just arousing his base to anger but to arms, some of them. There is no other way to explain the transgender ban, the Arpaio pardon, his … [Read more...] about Arpaio Pardon May Be Opening Act of a Constitutional Crisis
Mexico City is banning dolphin shows, taking a lead on animal rights
At Six Flags in Mexico City, massive signs encourage people to visit the popular dolphin show. It happens twice a day, featuring dolphins doing tricks on command as an emcee rallies the crowd with booming pop music. There is no mention of the fact that the popular spectacle will shut down soon. A vendor at the… … [Read more...] about Mexico City is banning dolphin shows, taking a lead on animal rights
Globe for Sale (Guest Voice)
Globe for Sale by Jordon Cooper Legacy is everything. DNA is handed down. Language is handed down. Property is handed down. Sex sells and this means that a man or woman's personhood is what appeals to people. African-Americans have the most excess to their diets but the least cash compared to all other races. British Author J.K. Rowling writes books that are only … [Read more...] about Globe for Sale (Guest Voice)
Trump pardons former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio
President Donald Trump has granted a presidential pardon for former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the White House announced on Friday night, ending days of speculation about whether the president would go ahead with the pardon. (more) Arpaio, 85, was convicted of misdemeanor contempt of court after he defied a judge's order to stop traffic patrols that… … [Read more...] about Trump pardons former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio
