November 11, 2018, will be the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, the (official) end of World War I. The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, created by an Act of Congress in 2013, has been working tirelessly to fittingly commemorate that solemn anniversary. Some of the actions include the establishment of a National World War I Memorial in Washington DC and … [Read more...] about The African American War Hero America Didn’t Want
Cartoon: Pootie Points
Pootie Points by Clay Jones One cool thing about being a political cartoonist and not having a dog in the Super Bowl is that you root for an outcome that’ll give you a good cartoon idea. I’m a New Orleans Saints fan so that means I don’t like the Atlanta Falcons. Most people hate the New England Patriots and with the coach, quarterback, and owner supporting Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Pootie Points
Homeland Security seemed eager to obey judge’s order. Here’s why.
WASHINGTON — The speed with which the Department of Homeland Security complied with a Seattle federal judge's order halting the White House travel ban may have been driven in part by fear that the judge might ask officials for their emails. Even as President Donald Trump ridiculed U.S. District Judge James Robart on Twitter, Homeland Security… … [Read more...] about Homeland Security seemed eager to obey judge’s order. Here’s why.
Cartoon: Trump’s latest Tweet
This cartoon is licensed by Cagle Cartoons to run on The Moderate Voice. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump’s latest Tweet
Super Bowl Ad Censored by Fox? View Here How ‘The Journey’ Ends
Note: This post was removed overnight by a hacker who apparently did not like the truth. Here it is again. Those who, along with millions of Americans were watching the Super Bowl half time show, saw an ad by the family-owned company 84 Lumber about a Mexican mother and daughter, trying to make their way to the land of promise, the land of opportunity, the land of … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Ad Censored by Fox? View Here How ‘The Journey’ Ends
Meteor sighted over Illinois and Wisconsin
The things you see on Twitter! I took a peek before heading to bed, only to see that the National Weather Service of Chicago had tweeted a dashcam from an Illinois police car ... showing a meteor falling from the sky. Timestamp: 01:25. https://twitter.com/NWSChicago/status/828522593418346496 In case you've forgotten your science classes: A meteor is a space rock—or … [Read more...] about Meteor sighted over Illinois and Wisconsin
Don’t make that call! Trump has not appointed Bannon to the NSC
You may have seen a call to action -- stop Steve Bannon from being appointed to the National Security Council by opposing his confirmation hearing -- on Twitter or Facebook. https://twitter.com/slpng_giants/status/827961163216359424 It's not true. President Trump has not appointed Bannon to the National Security Council. Bannon is not the subject of a pending … [Read more...] about Don’t make that call! Trump has not appointed Bannon to the NSC
The LEGO Batman Movie
I'm one of the few walking this earth who believes Man of Steel was legit. For me, the film was justifiably dark and hit all the right emotional notes. I don't understand how the film was so lambasted. And then Batman vs Superman happened... and Suicide Squad. And Marvel kept hitting it out of the park (supposedly). The LEGO Batman Movie could be the beginning of a DC … [Read more...] about The LEGO Batman Movie
Immigration Ban Losing Its Appeal
This past Friday, Hon. James Robart, a Republican-appointed federal district court judge, declared unconstitutional the presidential immigration ban, allowing immigration to resume without delay. Stay Denied The Justice Department filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals and asked that court to stay the judge's decision striking the executive order until the … [Read more...] about Immigration Ban Losing Its Appeal
Cartoon: Baby with a Gun
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Baby with a Gun
Trump Attacks Federal Judge For Ruling Against His Travel Ban
On Friday evening, Donald Trump's travel ban was dealt another blow when yet another federal judge ruled against the executive order and placed a temporary halt to the order nationwide. Though there had already been a stay established on the order this time last week, that stay and the several others that quickly followed only applied… … [Read more...] about Trump Attacks Federal Judge For Ruling Against His Travel Ban
Bannon is the No. 2 man in government. Everyone OK with that? (Guest Editorial)
Given the blizzard of activity during the first two weeks at the White House, it's been easy to overlook who is actually running the White House. That would be Steve Bannon - unelected, unvetted, and unhinged - the guy who wants to "destroy the state, bring everything crashing down, and destroy all of today's establishment," as… … [Read more...] about Bannon is the No. 2 man in government. Everyone OK with that? (Guest Editorial)
Europe Continues to Troll Trump with ‘Wickedly Funny Parody Videos’
Last week, the Netherlands responded to Donald Trump’s ascent to power with a hilarious video introducing itself to Trump as -- among other -- the country with “the best tax evasion system God ever created” and poking fun at the new U.S. president, using Trump’s speaking style, words and mannerisms, frequently using Trump’s own words. Not to be left behind, other … [Read more...] about Europe Continues to Troll Trump with ‘Wickedly Funny Parody Videos’
Military Weekend: Super Bowl LI
As they have done since 1999 at each Super Bowl, and in addition to the roles of several other federal, state and local agencies, the military is supporting Super Bowl LI in a number of ways. Perhaps the most visible will be flyovers, musical performances, air drops and even participation in the coin toss. Shannon Collins at DoD News, Defense Media … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: Super Bowl LI
Now, it is Republicans who are promoting a falsehood.
Democrats have been promoting all kinds of political falsehoods lately. Now, it is Republicans who are promoting a political falsehood. Take a look at the following headline and see if you can figure out what is wrong with it. If you can't figure out what is wrong, then here is a clue: (Drum roll please!) Churches are already allowed to engage in political … [Read more...] about Now, it is Republicans who are promoting a falsehood.
President Trump’s Ship Of State Steams Full Speed Ahead Toward The Iceberg Of Reality
All things being equal, which they rarely are in the land of the yawning gap between rich and poor, the Washington establishment can go to hell. Allowing that there are some lawmakers, officials and careerist bureaucrats who are admirable people trying to do a good job, the Inside the Beltway crowd on the whole is one big Eddie Haskell, and it matters far less what the … [Read more...] about President Trump’s Ship Of State Steams Full Speed Ahead Toward The Iceberg Of Reality
On the Supreme Court, Democrats Simply Lost
When Senate Republicans decided last year to ditch their constitutional duty - by stiffing President Obama's eminently qualified Supreme Court nominee, denying him even the courtesy of a hearing - they took a big political risk. They gambled that the voters wouldn't punish them on election day. Turns out, they were right. Their unprecedented power play paid off. And … [Read more...] about On the Supreme Court, Democrats Simply Lost
Democrats should filibuster Gorsuch with 2018 in mind
WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats should use any and all means, including the filibuster, to block confirmation of President Trump's Supreme Court nominee. They will almost surely fail. But sometimes you have to lose a battle to win a war. This is purely about politics. Republicans hold the presidency, majorities in the House and Senate, 33 governorships and total control … [Read more...] about Democrats should filibuster Gorsuch with 2018 in mind
(UPDATE) This Bud’s for You, Mr. President (Edited)
Update: The New York Times mentions Budweiser’s Super Bowl commercial in an interesting article addressing the “challenge” for Super Bowl commercials not to (seem to be) taking sides politically. Budweiser’s ad, discussed below, has already passed two million views on YouTube, and Budweiser has emphasized that the ad is not in response to Trump’s refugee and immigration … [Read more...] about (UPDATE) This Bud’s for You, Mr. President (Edited)
Senate Republicans Use Harry Reid’s Playbook
Senate Republicans have turned to using Harry Reid's playbook in order to get President Trump's Cabinet nominees confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Reid set things in motion on November 21, 2013 when he used the nuclear option in order to help Barack Obama. Here is an excerpt from a Washington Post story about that event: "Senate Democrats took the dramatic step Thursday of … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans Use Harry Reid’s Playbook