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
Strange New Alabama Senator And Circumstances Mighty Peculiar
"Big Luther" Strange was appointed to the Senate seat recently vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions by Governor Robert Bentley, the same man he was investigating Photo via Buzzfeed.com This week, one of the most anticipated parlor-games in Washington DC and Alabama came to an end with Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s appointment of Republican Attorney General Luther … [Read more...] about Strange New Alabama Senator And Circumstances Mighty Peculiar
Fore!
February 12, 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 my golf … [Read more...] about Fore!
Cartoon: Bannon a real American tragic comedy
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62 Years On, The Second Life of Emmett Till & First Confession of Carolyn Bryant
EMMETT TILL, HIS MOTHER, AND CAROLYN BRYANT (BELOW) For someone who was murdered 62 years ago, Emmett Till has never seemed more alive. Whoopi Goldberg is said to have been signed to direct a feature film, with another in the offing produced by Chaz Ebert, the widow of the critic Roger Ebert. A six-part HBO series, with Jay Z and Will Smith among the producers, is in … [Read more...] about 62 Years On, The Second Life of Emmett Till & First Confession of Carolyn Bryant
Return of the Mayberry Machiavellis
Kevin Drum discusses the Trump administration's aversion to policy details and the effect on governing on Mother Jones. Consider the following three things that have happened in the past month: After years of promising to repeal Obamacare, Republicans finally have the power to do it. But they've suddenly discovered that it's going to be a lot harder than they … [Read more...] about Return of the Mayberry Machiavellis
Governing by tantrum (Guest Voice)
NOTE: This post was published earlier but deleted from The Moderate Voice by a hacker. We are reposting it now) Governing by Trantrum by Eugene Robinson Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- No one should have been surprised when President Trump raged that the "so-called judge" who blocked his travel ban should be blamed "if something happens." It is clear by now … [Read more...] about Governing by tantrum (Guest Voice)
CNN’s a Beacon in Dark Times (Guest Voice)
CNN's a Beacon in Dark Times By Peter Funt The Cable News Network has never quite lived up to its slogan as "The most trusted name in news" - due largely to the public's dismal view of journalism in general coupled with CNN's own unforced errors. Yet, among today's news options, CNN has become invaluable. Founded in 1980 by the unlikely news visionary Ted Turner, CNN … [Read more...] about CNN’s a Beacon in Dark Times (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Killers in Fashion
Killers in Fashion by Clay Jones Donald Trump didn’t tweet about the terrorist Trump supporter who killed several Muslims in Quebec City. But Nordstrom drops his daughter’s line of crap and that motivates him to tweet. Last weekend during an interview on Fox News Bill O’Reilly made the comment that Vladimir Putin is a killer. Trump replied “You got a lot of killers. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Killers in Fashion