Update: While many parents have been trying to explain to their children -- especially to their daughters -- how someone like Donald Trump could have been elected to be our next president (see below), some children have already moved on and are writing the president-elect letters encouraging him to “be kind and nice.” The letters, part of a Facebook group called “Dear … [Read more...] about Update: What Parents Are Telling Their Daughters after the Election
Reflections…(on the election and USA)
Over a week has passed since we learned the results of the 2016 election. Yet, even this much time has not been enough to ease the shock and devastation I have felt since 11:30 P.M. Tuesday November 8 when the results were becoming more and more clear and my candidate was going to lose. I have supported candidates in the past who lost the election, including Al Gore and John … [Read more...] about Reflections…(on the election and USA)
Has Trump’s Election Ruined All Our Chances to Reverse Climate Change?
Don’t call them “skeptics.” Richard Dawkins is a skeptic. So was Christopher Hitchens. No — the folks now controlling all three branches of the federal government are deniers and liars, plain and simple. And it starts from the top down. President-elect Donald Trump believes climate change is a hoax invented by the Chinese. Why? Who could say — but … [Read more...] about Has Trump’s Election Ruined All Our Chances to Reverse Climate Change?
Beyond the Beltway, Democrats are Even Worse Off
Beyond the Beltway, Democrats are Even Worse Off By Dick Polman We're all so fixated on what's happening right now in Washington - where Team Trump, shocked by its own victory, is scrambling to form a government with predictable incompetence - that it's easy to ignore what's happening in the states beyond the Beltway. That's where the Democrats are getting their butts … [Read more...] about Beyond the Beltway, Democrats are Even Worse Off
History v. Now: The Transition Years 1970 – 1990
President's Nixon, Ford and Carter had the displeasure of overseeing one of the most disruptive decades in our country's history, the 1970's. During that time, European, Japanese, Taiwanese and Korean imports began to change the competitive landscape in the US. The oil producing countries of the world began to take their energy assets back from western control. Iran fell to … [Read more...] about History v. Now: The Transition Years 1970 – 1990
Donate to TMV (UPDATE III)
(NOTE: This is still not a formal fundraiser, but TMV is now faced with a major unforseen event. : No this isn't our formal fundraiser. However, if you like The Moderate Voice and its mix of features -- and viewpoints -- donations are always welcome. Last year we did h a fundraiser last year due to brutal DoS attacks that nearly destroyed the site. This led to a new design … [Read more...] about Donate to TMV (UPDATE III)
An Open Letter to Kellyanne Conway: Confront the Bannon Matter Head-On
Like many Americans, I am beyond disturbed by the prospect of Steven Bannon having an appointment, much less a high-access one in the White House. Pursuant to that, I have composed a letter to Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway urging the incoming administration to be forthright and square with the American people about Mr. Bannon's past. Dear Ms. Conway: I realize … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Kellyanne Conway: Confront the Bannon Matter Head-On
Cartoon: Steve Bannon, Decorum Required
Steve Bennon, Decorum Required by Clay Jones Do you know why people are protesting and are upset over the election of Donald Trump? It’s not just because a narcissistic man who’s notable for being ignorant is walking into the Oval Office. It’s because they’re goose stepping into the Oval Office. Another big juicy reason that a lot of Americans are still traumatized after … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Steve Bannon, Decorum Required
Democrats Needing Cheese With Their Whine?
The Hill is reporting that outgoing Democrat senator Barbara Boxer will introduce legislation to get rid of the Electoral College. Boxer's quest is so quixotic that not even Don Quixote himself would pursue it. Why? Because . . . . . . what Boxer wants is fraught with problems as the USA Today editorial board mentions in its editorial "Keep the Electoral … [Read more...] about Democrats Needing Cheese With Their Whine?
History v Now – US Near World Monopoly 1945 – 1970
We often hear things like, wages have not risen appreciably since 1976 and we want our old jobs back. We often look back at the past to look forward. I thought I would look at history and where we are today to determine what is possible. This is a look at what started it all. Then we will move forward in time, probably tomorrow. By 1976, the United States had experienced 30 … [Read more...] about History v Now – US Near World Monopoly 1945 – 1970
Scylla and Charybdis
November 16, 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 you’ve probably heard … [Read more...] about Scylla and Charybdis
That’s The Way It Is
No matter how much centrist and left-wing American citizens lament the fact that Donald Trump is America’s new president, that’s the way it is. And it ain’t gonna change. Demonstrations may release some pent-up anger at the results of the election, but they are not going to accomplish anything. The people who are in the streets demonstrating would have had a much more … [Read more...] about That’s The Way It Is
Cartoon: Steve Bannon, horse whisperer
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: Steve Bannon, horse whisperer
Russia launches major offensive against rebels in Syria, airstrikes hit Aleppo
BEIRUT — Russia launched a broad new offensive Tuesday against rebels seeking to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad, an onslaught that included Moscow's first use of fighter jets launched from an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean. At the same time, a three-week lull in fighting in the northern city of Aleppo was shattered as Syrian aircraft… … [Read more...] about Russia launches major offensive against rebels in Syria, airstrikes hit Aleppo
The Gory Details
On November 4th, at 6 AM, my old friend cellulitis made a surprise visit, as I suddenly began to get chills that seemed more like I was on an arctic expedition with only a sheet, than my warm bedroom with a nice blanket. I immediately ran to the medicine cabinet and took the antibiotics that I have on hand for just such an emergency. Got under the blankets and rode out the … [Read more...] about The Gory Details
Mr. President, why the happy face?
WASHINGTON -- Why is this man smiling? President Obama's chosen successor suffered a devastating loss last week to a man who made a primary campaign issue of Obama's "disastrous" management of the country. The Democratic Party is in a shambles, outnumbered in state legislatures, governors' mansions, the House and the Senate. Conservative control of the Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Mr. President, why the happy face?
Cartoon: Preibus and Bannon
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Being Pragmatic: Difficult, but Necessary (Guest Voice)
Being Pragmatic: Difficult, but Necessary By Dale Schlundt, M.A. The very last thing anyone enjoys doing is to concede that there is an error in their own beliefs. Feeling that we currently know what is correct and true is important to most individuals. Despite there being very few absolute truths in life, the greatest fundamental lesson one can learn is the ability to … [Read more...] about Being Pragmatic: Difficult, but Necessary (Guest Voice)
Poll: GOP must now heed working class voters, not business
A poll conducted on Election Night finds that working class voters -- whites without a college degree -- are now as staunchly part of the Republican base as blacks and Hispanics are lopsidedly Democratic. The survey by pollster Stan Greenberg shows that President-elect Donald Trump’s largest bloc of support in the election came from white non-college men, by a 72-23 percent … [Read more...] about Poll: GOP must now heed working class voters, not business
I wish President Trump failure
WASHINGTON -- The people chose Hillary Clinton. But it's the electoral vote that counts, not the popular vote, so Donald Trump will be president. And no, I'm not over it. No one should be over it. No one should pretend that Trump will be a normal president. No one should forget the bigotry and racism of his campaign, the naked appeals to white grievance, the … [Read more...] about I wish President Trump failure