It's often said that Donald Trump would do a different kind of Presidency and now we have proof. Despite the controversies of the past few days, Trump clearly sees his role as rabble-rouser and instigator in chief -- and has now put out a fantasy video of him beating up a figure that represents CNN. It's from his old pre-President wrestling days. After it sparked a firestorm … [Read more...] about Trump tweets fantasy video of him beating up CNN journalist (UPDATED)
Collateral should be approved for student loans
by Jordan Cooper Most college students get some form of financial aid and the first student loans started at Harvard College and other Ivy League Universities. Sometimes it takes people a few years or a few decades to pay back student loans for their undergraduate, graduate, and professional college education. Students must show their income to be able to receive financial … [Read more...] about Collateral should be approved for student loans
Fireworks with Patriotic Music by U.S. Military Bands
Let me add to Patrick’s early Independence Day celebration this 30-minute video of patriotic music (with fireworks) by U.S. military bands. Lead photo: Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe … [Read more...] about Fireworks with Patriotic Music by U.S. Military Bands
Muppets Honor America
An early Independence Day celebration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXeIxtI--uc … [Read more...] about Muppets Honor America
Cartoon: Homo Trumpus
The ‘Cruelty’ of Trump – Two Takes
In this week’s New York Times Sunday Review, Maureen Dowd calls Trump’s latest sexist escapade part of “cruelty on a Grand Guignol scale” and recounts just a few of this man’s cruel remarks and actions such as his vile “taped boasting about assaulting women and his habit of rating women’s looks on a 1-to-10 scale,” his viciously mocking of a disabled Times reporter, his … [Read more...] about The ‘Cruelty’ of Trump – Two Takes
In Kiev, assassinations are becoming commonplace
An explosion that killed a top Ukrainian military intelligence official in his car on Tuesday wasn’t the only high-profile assassination that’s struck Kiev lately. In fact, the killing of Col. Maskym Shapoval wasn’t even the only car bomb attack — nor the only assassination the Ukrainian government has blamed on Russia. At least five attempted or… … [Read more...] about In Kiev, assassinations are becoming commonplace
Cartoon: Fun With Voter Intimidation
Donald Trump has been perpetuating a massive lie since before the election, and it’s that rampant voter fraud is plaguing the nation. To confront this dilemma that doesn’t exist, Trump has created an “election integrity” commission. If we stay on this path then I expect future commissions on vampires, zombies, and people Trump voters who wake up screaming in the night “my … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Fun With Voter Intimidation
Fox News Defends Trump With Anonymous Writers, Sources
Fox News has published another article defending President Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, using an anonymous source and without mentioning who wrote the piece. The piece entitled "Trump, Kushner never blackmailed Scarborough, source says" was published Friday without a byline and cites a single, unnamed source as denying that a top White House aide… … [Read more...] about Fox News Defends Trump With Anonymous Writers, Sources
Yara (with intro by Dr. E)
Dr. Arif writes, knowing the editor in chief of this blog is from ancient Judaic people, and that I, managing editor, am a crypto Jew Christian derived from our own ancient people as well. Dr. Arif who is one of our writers at The Moderate Voice, is also from an ancient people: he is a Muslim. In a recent note to us, he wrote "You know my writings and thinking ,in that we … [Read more...] about Yara (with intro by Dr. E)
Updated: States (44 of them) object to Trump election commission request for voter data
https://twitter.com/kegill/status/880647217706450944 On Wednesday, the Trump Administration sent letters to all 50 states asking for detailed voter registration information. The man heading the effort to validate President Trump's assertion that millions voted illegally is Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach. Update 5 (4 July, 1.30 am Pacific) The following states … [Read more...] about Updated: States (44 of them) object to Trump election commission request for voter data
The Bully’s Pulpit
On Wednesday, June 28, at 9 a.m., Future Ex-President Donald Trump was watching TV when he should have paid attention to - take your pick: the environment, jobs, health care, Putin and the upcoming G20 summit, the Middle East, North Korea, to name a few top-shelf issues. Instead, he washed down his breakfast with a cup of Morning Joe. Feeling ill, then he disgorged … [Read more...] about The Bully’s Pulpit
Unintended Consequences of Trump Tweets
Alyssa Rosenberg offers a surprising take on President Trump's disgusting attack on Mika Brzezinsky in The Washington Post. President Trump has spent much of the past several years gaslighting America: Insisting he didn’t say things he clearly said, denying positions he previously claimed and accusing other people of the flaws he manifests in baroque fashion. From his “No, … [Read more...] about Unintended Consequences of Trump Tweets
Cartoon: Flinging with Trump
I am 51-years-old man and I earn a living drawing funny pictures and making fun of people, and even I think Donald Trump is immature. As difficult as it may be to type out, or even come to full acceptance, Donald Trump is president of the United States of America. He has a full docket. Just yesterday he should have been focused on meeting with the president of South Korea, … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Flinging with Trump
Trump’s Misogynous Ground Hog Day (Updated)
UPDATE: In a weekend editorial, the New York Times Editorial Board commiserates with the hapless and helpless man presently occupying the White House. After all, the Times writes, Trump clearly lacks the toughness of George Washington, the confidence of Dwight Eisenhower and the grace of Richard Nixon -- The Times has a tough time getting this last one out. As to … [Read more...] about Trump’s Misogynous Ground Hog Day (Updated)
New York Daily News’ classic front page on Trump’s sexist face-lifting tweet
Once again The New York Daily News nails it on its front page (and in a fitting editorial): … [Read more...] about New York Daily News’ classic front page on Trump’s sexist face-lifting tweet
Trump’s tweets bashing ‘Morning Joe’ hosts draw the ire of Republican leaders
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump personally mocked television host Mika Brzezinski in vulgar terms on Twitter, drawing quick condemnations from leading Republicans as he once again generated a controversy while his White House struggles to get traction on its agenda. As Brzezinski's MSNBC show "Morning Joe" came to a close about 9 a.m., Trump insulted Brzezinski… … [Read more...] about Trump’s tweets bashing ‘Morning Joe’ hosts draw the ire of Republican leaders
First Lady, Anti-Bullying Advocate, Defends Trump
President Donald Trump Thursday tweeted harsh insults at a cable host he no longer likes, attacking her personal appearance by claiming she had cosmetic surgery. If that's not cyberbullying it at least seems like it, which is odd, since first lady Melania Trump has made anti-cyberbullying her principal cause in the White House. The president tweeted… … [Read more...] about First Lady, Anti-Bullying Advocate, Defends Trump
Latest tweets confirm what kind of man Trump is (Guest Voice)
President Trump tweeted this Thursday morning: "I heard poorly rated @MorningJoe speaks badly of me (don't watch anymore). Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came to Mar-a-Lago 3 nights in a row around New Year's Eve, and insisted on joining me. She was bleeding badly from a face-lift. I said no!"… … [Read more...] about Latest tweets confirm what kind of man Trump is (Guest Voice)
Democratic Party Lies In Rubble
"The Democratic Party’s in disarray." That is what Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) told Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart. Dingell's observation about the Democratic Party is reflected in the following headlines. In What’s Wrong With the Democrats?, Franklin Foer describes the strategy that the Democratic Party has been using. Then he says this: "Anyone … [Read more...] about Democratic Party Lies In Rubble