By Chris Kahn NEW YORK (Reuters) - Most Americans believe the United States should take "aggressive action" to fight climate change, but few see it as a priority issue when compared with the economy or security, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday. The June 2-4 opinion poll suggests American voters may not penalize President Donald Trump too harshly for … [Read more...] about Most Americans want “aggressive” action on climate change: Reuters/Ipsos poll
‘President Pence’ is sounding better and better
WASHINGTON -- President Trump, on his recent European trip, literally shoved aside Prime Minister Dusko Markovic of Montenegro in order to get to the front of a group of leaders. On Monday, Vice President Pence hosted the shoving victim at the White House, then praised Markovic publicly. "I had the privilege of welcoming the prime minister to the White House today," Pence … [Read more...] about ‘President Pence’ is sounding better and better
We May Be Nearing The Russia Scandal Tipping Point, But We’re Not There Yet
The dismissal of national security adviser Michael Flynn on February 13 was a turning point in the Russia scandal. Four months later comes the highly anticipated public testimony of dismissed FBI Director James Comey, and the possibility that the scandal has finally reached a tipping point. Then there is the exhaustion point, which many of us certainly reached a while ago. … [Read more...] about We May Be Nearing The Russia Scandal Tipping Point, But We’re Not There Yet
Trump picks Ex-Justice Department Official To Lead FBI
TRENTON --Christopher Wray, a former U.S. assistant attorney general who represented Gov. Chris Christie in the fallout of the Bridgegate scandal, is President Trump's pick to run the FBI. Wray was the head of the Justice Department's criminal division under President George W. Bush and is now in private practice at the law firm King and… … [Read more...] about Trump picks Ex-Justice Department Official To Lead FBI
Trump’s Budget Plan Is a Betrayal of Everything Americans Claim to Value
by Kate Harveston What is the purpose of government? Ask somebody this question and you’ll learn quite a bit about how that person thinks. There are lots of valid answers, but folks all across the political spectrum ought to be able to agree on one critical point at least — government is for protecting people who can’t protect themselves. Donald Trump has been … [Read more...] about Trump’s Budget Plan Is a Betrayal of Everything Americans Claim to Value
Cartoons: Trump the Alarms
It was over 90 days ago that Trump signed an executive order banning travel from seven Muslim nations, which was supposed to last for 90 days. How much of an emergency was this ban since that time period has expired? How vital was it since during that time there have been zero terrorists attacks in the United States, not counting the terrorist attacks committed by white … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Trump the Alarms
Even moderate drinking might be bad for your brain
Sorry. Thanks for the memories. Binge and excessive drinking almost always get a bad rap—and for good reason. Heavy alcohol consumption is known to lead to a multitude of problems, including poor brain health. But the effects of moderate drinking on a person’s cognitive abilities have gotten less attention. In a study out this week in… … [Read more...] about Even moderate drinking might be bad for your brain
On Stuttering (Guest Voice)
Stuttering doesn't mean you're lying. Stuttering doesn't mean you're disorganized. Lastly, stuttering doesn't mean you're a second-class citizen. Believe it or not Moses stuttered when he was reciting the Ten Commandments of the bible. Demosthenes stuttered when he was leading his Greek constituents. John Stossel stuttered when he was covering news around the world. I … [Read more...] about On Stuttering (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Trumpollution
Canada’s Trudeau decides: no appeasing Trump on foreign policy
There's an old saying: "Familiarity breeds contempt." Now Canada's Prime Minister has joined some other European leaders who apparently weren't smitten by their encounters with President Donald Trump and refuse to appease him. So he has decided Canada will chart it's own path in foreign policy, standing firm with other nations in the Western Alliance and hoping that the Trump … [Read more...] about Canada’s Trudeau decides: no appeasing Trump on foreign policy
My Struggle with Community: A Pastor’s Confession
We were created for community. So why do we want to be alone? This statement and question motivated why I wrote The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From A Reluctant Pastor. The book has just been released and I’d like to share with The Moderate Voice readers a special sneak preview. Enjoy! (This is an excerpt from Chapter 4: Pursuing the Tree of Ruin from Doug … [Read more...] about My Struggle with Community: A Pastor’s Confession
Is He Just Stoopid, Or What?
Whether it is being done deliberately, or on the basis of stupidity and bad advice is unclear. His series of gaffes that have undermined America’s future in various ways could also be the result of ignorance or a type of early dementia known as M.C.I. (Mild Cognitive Impairment). What he is doing is not what one would expect from a leader who was completely rational. But … [Read more...] about Is He Just Stoopid, Or What?
Why Arab nations cut ties to Qatar, deepening rift in Persian Gulf
BEIRUT — Five Arab countries have accused Qatar of supporting terrorism and cut diplomatic ties with the Persian Gulf nation, triggering the region's worst diplomatic crisis in years. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain and the internationally backed government in Yemen halted all land, air and sea traffic to Qatar on Monday and ejected… … [Read more...] about Why Arab nations cut ties to Qatar, deepening rift in Persian Gulf
Four top law firms decline to defend Trump in Russia probe
How is President Donald Trump "winning" in his battle to make the case that in the Russia scandal he's the victim of that bad 'ol "liberal"-but-it's-not-really-liberal news media? He's winning so impressively that four top law firms are declining to represent him. Why? They decided it'll hurt their law firms and he wouldn't listen to his attorney: Top lawyers with at … [Read more...] about Four top law firms decline to defend Trump in Russia probe
Trump is a Marketer, not a CEO
Ezra Klein describes Donald Trump's fights with his own goverment on vox.com. On Monday, President Trump tweeted something strange. “The Justice Dept. should have stayed with the original Travel Ban, not the watered down, politically correct version they submitted to [the Supreme Court],” he wrote. You would think, reading this missive, that Trump was still a candidate … [Read more...] about Trump is a Marketer, not a CEO
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Trump’s latest unhinged tweetstorm could hasten his downward spiral --Trump's poll numbers are in a very, very bad place --Tiger Woods drops to his lowest world ranking ever --Tiger Woods sponsorship deals hang by a thread Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods
Support For Trump Impeachment Is Higher Than Approval
Virtually every single poll tracking President Donald Trump's approval rating showed the figure plummeting Monday morning, well below the margin of error compared to the rising level of support for impeachment, following his controversial decision to withdraw the United States from the global Paris Climate Accord and amid an ongoing investigation into his campaign’s possible … [Read more...] about Support For Trump Impeachment Is Higher Than Approval
Trump needs to get a grip
WASHINGTON -- The statements President Trump issued on Twitter in recent days lead to a chilling conclusion: The man is out of control. I know that is a radical thing to say about the elected leader of the United States, the most powerful individual in the world. And I know his unorthodox use of social media is thought by some, including the president himself, to be … [Read more...] about Trump needs to get a grip
A Fool at Fox News Radio
How to be a fool in one easy step: Criticize candlelight vigils and benefit concerts for the victims of Islamic terrorism. That step was taken recently by Fox News Radio personality Todd Starnes, whose commentaries are routinely published by FoxNews.com. Here is a screen grab showing what I am talking about: In his 07/04/17 rant, Starnes writes, "You cannot win over the … [Read more...] about A Fool at Fox News Radio
NSA Report Details Russian Hacking Efforts Before 2016 Election
A report from the U.S. National Security Agency obtained by the Intercept shows the Russian military executed a cyberattack on an American voting software supplier and sent phishing emails to more than 100 local election officials days before the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The document, provided anonymously to the Intercept, is dated May 5 and provides… … [Read more...] about NSA Report Details Russian Hacking Efforts Before 2016 Election