TUNA BOIL I once went on a five day fishing trip circa 1985 out of H&M landing in San Diego for blue fin tuna. The boat was the 90 foot "Royal Polaris. It carried twenty five customers and about eight crew. The boat was decked out with the latest eaves dropping (sonar) equipment to find the tuna (or dirty politicians, eh?). After 36hrs of poker and beer we found them. It … [Read more...] about TUNA BOIL by Dr. Kevin Purcell, DC
Who Put the Pin In Flynn and is Trump the Teflon Don?
First major casualty of the nascent Trump administration, former General Michael Flynn resigned/was fired two days ago. Flynn, who was the top National Security Adviser, had gotten too big for his britches and his balloon was burst when information came out regarding his dealings with the Russian Ambassador prior to Trump’s inauguration. Apparently, this Putin buddy told the … [Read more...] about Who Put the Pin In Flynn and is Trump the Teflon Don?
Ban Resistance May Help Propel Inslee Into A Dark-Horse Candidate
Line of the Day: “On the next “People’s Court,” President Donald Trump vs. a Nordstom Manager.” - The conclusion of a recent Saturday Night Live skit where President Donald Trump (Alec Baldwin) and the three judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court appeared before Judge Marilyn Milian (Cecily Strong) on the “People’s Court.” Should … [Read more...] about Ban Resistance May Help Propel Inslee Into A Dark-Horse Candidate
Will GOP Congress Act on Trump and Russia?
Former Bush speech-writer David Frum ponders what it will take in The Atlantic. The immediate question raised by the latest information published by The New York Times is: What next? Will Congress investigate? Will it subpoena records, including the tax records that may clarify the financial obligations—if any—Donald Trump has to Russia? And since Congress is so dominated by … [Read more...] about Will GOP Congress Act on Trump and Russia?
On Russia, Flynn Doesn’t Matter, Trump Does
Josh Marshall balances appropriate skepticism with the need to know more about Trump and Russia on Talking Points Memo. For all we've learned over recent days about retired General Michael Flynn and his contacts with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, it's overshadowed by much more that we do not know. Indeed, based on the current evidence we don't know whether Flynn's … [Read more...] about On Russia, Flynn Doesn’t Matter, Trump Does
The Fall of Mikhail Flynnskikorsakov
February 15, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. So many of you … [Read more...] about The Fall of Mikhail Flynnskikorsakov
From Russia Without Love: RT
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was TWICE hacked by a hacker who DELETED it from The Moderate Voice. It is being completely republished at this time. From Russia Without Love: RT by D. Andersen Now the U.S. and Russia are besties, BFFs at a presidential level, and Putin has been kind enough to help with our election, it is worth investigating what the Russian world-view … [Read more...] about From Russia Without Love: RT
The Fast Escalating Russia Scandal Is A Window Into A Traitor’s Deep Corruption
When Michael Flynn sat down for dinner with Russian President Vladimir Putin in December 2015, it triggered a series of events that may bring down the Donald Trump presidency. The fast escalating Russia scandal has become a window into how traitorous and deeply corrupt Trump is, how he is incapable of defending America and soils everything he touches, as well as revealing that … [Read more...] about The Fast Escalating Russia Scandal Is A Window Into A Traitor’s Deep Corruption
Demeritocracy™
Let's be clear, former national security adviser Michael Flynn was not fired for lying. And he didn't resign, he was fired. Oh, and the Trump Administration, to absolutely no one's surprise, lies like a rug. The Political Assassination of Michael Flynn Eli Lake / Bloomberg If we are to believe the Trump White House, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn just resigned … [Read more...] about Demeritocracy™
For America’s Sake, We Need Answers about Russia. Now. (Guest Voice)
For America’s Sake, We Need Answers about Russia. Now. by Michael Winship These first weeks of the Trump White House have felt like one of those tennis ball machines run amok, volley after volley shooting at us in such rapid fire that often the only reaction is to grimace and duck. Outrage after outrage, imperial pronouncement after pronouncement, lie after lie; it’s … [Read more...] about For America’s Sake, We Need Answers about Russia. Now. (Guest Voice)
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
February 14, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. The honeymoon … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
Trump National Security Aid Flynn Resigns Over Russian Contacts
By Steve Holland and John Walcott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned late on Monday after revelations that he had discussed U.S. sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador to the United States before Trump took office and misled Vice President Mike Pence about the conversations. Flynn's resignation came … [Read more...] about Trump National Security Aid Flynn Resigns Over Russian Contacts
Flynn Resigns–Another Domino Falls
Josh Marshall discusses possible implications on Talking Points Memo. As the Russia story submerged out of view in the first days of February, the Acting Attorney General had already warned the White House about Michael Flynn's deceptions and susceptibility to blackmail. She was fired for refusing to enforce the immigration executive order days later. Though the White … [Read more...] about Flynn Resigns–Another Domino Falls
In Like Flynn?
February 13, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. Folks, I know … [Read more...] about In Like Flynn?
Poll: Trump voters say ‘Bowling Green Massacre’ shows need for travel ban
A new poll finds the disturbing degree of blind faith placed in the Trump administration by Trump voters. A survey by Public Policy Polling released over the weekend found that those who voted for the president support his proposed travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries and, by a 51-23% margin, they say a reason for greater protection against immigrants is the … [Read more...] about Poll: Trump voters say ‘Bowling Green Massacre’ shows need for travel ban
Here’s how you can deal with Trump
WASHINGTON -- I've heard it scores of times from Americans frightened, angry or depressed about President Trump: "What can I do?" I recommend to each of them the same regimen I follow myself: Exercise regularly, spend time with family and drink a quart of Everclear every night. But such self-care, as the mental-health practitioners call it, only goes so far. For … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can deal with Trump
Is Our Country Being ‘Steered’ Toward Catastrophe?
Less than one hour ago, as of this writing, David Frum, Senior Editor of The Atlantic, tweeted, “It’s as if a hostile foreign power has seized the US government and is by remote control steering it toward the maximum possible catastrophe.” Also, on Frum’s Twitter home page we read a very modest disclaimer: “On Twitter, I speak only for myself.” After reading Frum’s … [Read more...] about Is Our Country Being ‘Steered’ Toward Catastrophe?
Felons’ experiences can improve society (Guest Voice)
No one ever really dies is true. Plato was not the only one that expressed this. God has said it. Your heart beats several times a minute after you are dead. God said "Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” - 1 John 3:18NIV. People can be taken to jail but their voices are still there. Our mouths are a very small portion of … [Read more...] about Felons’ experiences can improve society (Guest Voice)
Is There A Trumpian Constitutional Crisis Looming? Be Careful What You Wish For.
There is a lot of wishful thinking going around that the infant (both meanings) Donald Trump administration is lurching toward a constitutional crisis. Never mind that most of us wouldn't know a constitutional crisis if we were to be hit on the head by one. The upside of a constitutional crisis is that it might hasten Trump's exit, while the downside is too awful to … [Read more...] about Is There A Trumpian Constitutional Crisis Looming? Be Careful What You Wish For.
Kasparov on Putin and Trump
Russian chess champion Garry Kasparov talks about Putin and Trump on vox.com. Playing the calm voice of reason isn’t my strong suit despite my chess background, but it’s important to focus on what matters most so you don’t lose track in all the noise and chaos that Trump creates so effortlessly. During the campaign, even during the GOP primary, I wrote extensively about the … [Read more...] about Kasparov on Putin and Trump