WASHINGTON -- Let them eat cake. Specifically, let them eat Jean-Georges Warm Chocolate Cake. But let them start with Young Garlic Soup with Thyme and Sauteed Frog Legs. Let them follow that with Diver Scallops, Caramelized Cauliflower and Caper-Raisin Emulsion. And let them proceed to Niman Ranch Lamb Chops with Mushroom Bolognese and Pecorino, … [Read more...] about Stick a sterling silver fork in Trump’s ‘populism’
Governing is Hard
After the initial euphoria of unexpectedly gaining control in Washington, Republicans are beginning to realize governing is much harder than voting No, then going on Fox News and blaming Obama. Josh Marshall explains on Talking Points Memo. We are only a few weeks into the booyah! boasting phase of the Trump GOP Era. But we are already seeing a central theme emerging, … [Read more...] about Governing is Hard
Finally Some Sensible Democrats
If conservatives and Republicans are wondering if there are any sensible Democrats in Congress, then the former will get their answer by reading a 11/28/16 article by The Hill titled "Vulnerable Dems ready to work with Trump". Here are three quotes from the article. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.): "My priority is standing up for North Dakota, not party politics. The reason … [Read more...] about Finally Some Sensible Democrats
Hoosier Daddy? Carrier to Keep Half of Jobs Slated To End
Later today, P/E Trump and Carrier will announce that 50% of the 2,000 jobs set to be outsourced to Mexico will be retained. There are no details available yet, but there appears to be a defense-budget stick used on United Technologies, the corporate parent, and some Hoosier carrots, delivered by Indiana. VP/E Pence remains the Governor. Kudos to Trump for saving these jobs. … [Read more...] about Hoosier Daddy? Carrier to Keep Half of Jobs Slated To End
Presidential Apprentice (Guest Voice)
Presidential Apprentice Raging Moderate by Will Durst Two months before joining the government in an entry level position, President-elect Donald Trump has been learning the ropes and is busier than a bartender ten minutes before midnight at a Times Square Applebee's on New Year's Eve. A large amount of time was spent selecting a cabinet of deplorables from his basket of … [Read more...] about Presidential Apprentice (Guest Voice)
Democrats: Skip the civil war
WASHINGTON -- Democrats are in danger of moving from complacency to panic. Neither is particularly helpful. The complacency part is obvious: Until about 9 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 8, supporters of Hillary Clinton (myself included) were certain that Donald Trump's weaknesses among women, nonwhite voters, and younger Americans would prevent him from becoming … [Read more...] about Democrats: Skip the civil war
Why Is Democracy So Messy and Unsatisfying? (Guest Voice)
Why Is Democracy So Messy and Unsatisfying? by Anthony Stahelski Introduction Many dissatisfied Americans complain about the ‘messiness’ of democracy, by which they mean either the partisan negativity of the electoral process, or the seeming inability of our current political system to get anything done and solve chronic problems. Rather than attempting to … [Read more...] about Why Is Democracy So Messy and Unsatisfying? (Guest Voice)
Is democracy dying?
With the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, it was widely assumed that liberal democracy would inherit the Earth. As a system of government, it appeared to provide good governance and prosperity, as well as individual liberty. That was in stark contrast to the oppression, misery and bankruptcy of communist dictatorships and military strongmen. But… … [Read more...] about Is democracy dying?
Cartoon: Trumpy Troll
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: Trumpy Troll
Top Trump campaign aide guilty on 10 counts of election fraud
Brandon Hall, the controversial west Michigan blogger who served as a key figure in the Donald Trump campaign’s organizing efforts across the state, was found guilty today on 10 felony counts of election fraud. In Ottawa County Circuit Court, a jury took less than an hour to find Hall guilty of forging signatures on nominating petitions for a circuit judge candidate who was … [Read more...] about Top Trump campaign aide guilty on 10 counts of election fraud
U.S. Air Force Band Once Again ‘Delights and Surprises’
My wife tells me that flash mobs are not in style so much anymore. Fortunately for us, the U.S. Air Force Band has not gotten the word yet as they have, for the fourth year in a row, kicked off the holiday season with one of their surprising and delightful holiday-themed "flash mobs." As they have done for the past three years -- here, here and here -- members of the … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force Band Once Again ‘Delights and Surprises’
The election really was rigged
WASHINGTON -- A voting scandal of epic proportion tilted this election. The scam involved millions of people. No, I'm not talking about the recount the Clinton campaign joined in Wisconsin and may seek in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Hillary Clinton and her aides were correct before, when they said voting fraud is rare. The recounts won't change the election's outcome. … [Read more...] about The election really was rigged
Cartoon: Trump’s Twitter Tirades
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Trump says he will leave his business ‘in total to fully focus on running the country’
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he would "leave" his business operations "in total to fully focus on running the country." Trump's vast interests in real estate and other ventures have raised unprecedented concerns about the potential for conflict of interest, both at home and internationally. In one of a series of tweets,… … [Read more...] about Trump says he will leave his business ‘in total to fully focus on running the country’
My Friendly Skies
November 30, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President-elect 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 Baby DonDon. So one of Super Baby … [Read more...] about My Friendly Skies
Trump pledged to protect Medicare; his choice for health secretary has other ideas
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump reassured voters during his insurgent political campaign that he would protect Medicare, Social Security and other popular federal assistance programs. But in tapping Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., to be his Health and Human Services secretary, he has elevated one of the most aggressive proponents of dramatically overhauling the government … [Read more...] about Trump pledged to protect Medicare; his choice for health secretary has other ideas
The Moderate Voice under DoS and hacking attack
Regular readers of The Moderate Voice have emailed us often the past two weeks to let us know that TMV was down. A lot. The reason? We have been under fierce, sustained hacking attempts and DoS attacks. If you're reading this, it means some security measures being taken are working. But this is not the first time some folks apparently have wanted this modest sized blog and the … [Read more...] about The Moderate Voice under DoS and hacking attack
Cartoon: Flying with Fanatics
Flying With Fanatics by Clay Jones It’s bad enough having to listen to Trump nuts at family dinners, your local tavern, on the internet, Fox News, etc. Imagine getting stuck next to one on an airplane. One such passenger seated next to a Trump fanatic whipped out her camera and made a video of the guy standing in the aisle shouting at the other passengers. Apparently Delta … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Flying with Fanatics
Butt Hurt @ Breitbart
If a story published by the Associated Press is accurate, then the management of the Breitbart website is experiencing a case of butt hurt. From The Hill: "Kellogg Co. says it is pulling its ads from Breitbart News, the conservative website whose former chairman Stephen Bannon will serve in Donald Trump’s White House." The Associated Press story quotes Breitbart … [Read more...] about Butt Hurt @ Breitbart
HIGH TIME FOR QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AS CALIFORNIA’S PROP 64 PASSAGE PLACES MARIJUANA IN LIMELIGHT
High Time for Questions, Answers as California's Prop 64 Passage Places Marijuana in Limelight by Thea Skinner SAN DIEGO - Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), approved by voters, legalizes recreational use of marijuana in California, where legal medical use continues for some two decades. Legalization of recreational pot is raising questions from cities, … [Read more...] about HIGH TIME FOR QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AS CALIFORNIA’S PROP 64 PASSAGE PLACES MARIJUANA IN LIMELIGHT