October 4, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” 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. Well, the day has finally … [Read more...] about Do You Have STAMINA? In Capital Letters?
Trump, Taxes, and Other Thoughts
Does a man who does not pay his fair share of federal taxes deserve to be president? Does he even deserve to be running for president? Can a man who looks down on those who pay their taxes as suckers and losers represent the country fairly or will he do what he can to enhance his own wealth and assets. Can he connect with ordinary citizens? His history suggests selfishness, … [Read more...] about Trump, Taxes, and Other Thoughts
Foreign Cartoonists look at Clinton and Trump (Cartoon roundup)
Foreign cartoonists are having a field day with the Clniton-Trump race. Here are a few Cagle Cartoons: … [Read more...] about Foreign Cartoonists look at Clinton and Trump (Cartoon roundup)
‘It Would Be a Tragic Shame if From Voting You Abstain’
As the campaign heads into the final stretch -- only 35 days to go -- more and more people are beginning to realize the enormous consequences our votes will have on November 8 and more and more people are beginning to warn us, “Only [we] can prevent a Trump presidency.” Among them, one of my favorite journalists, Eugene Robinson. In a column at the Washington Post, … [Read more...] about ‘It Would Be a Tragic Shame if From Voting You Abstain’
Only you can prevent a Trump presidency
WASHINGTON -- I know, I know, the point I'm about to make is painfully obvious. But it is not in any sense trivial: If you care who wins the election next month, get off the couch, go down to your polling place and vote. National polls taken since last week's debate show Hillary Clinton with a solid lead over Donald Trump; a Politico/Morning Consult poll released Monday … [Read more...] about Only you can prevent a Trump presidency
Cartoon: Trump Man
Trump Man by Clay Jones I feel a little bad using “Taxman” from The Beatles for this cartoon. The Beatles were brilliant song writers (except for Ringo) and Trump is only a brilliant con man. It’s not the first time Donald Trump had a rough week. The week after the Republican National Convention Trump squandered any momentum he may have gained by feuding with the … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump Man
Clinton Regains Women’s Support
Women ultimately handed Barack Obama his second term as president, and they very well could decide the upcoming election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The latest polls following the first debate between Democrat nominee Clinton and the GOP’s Trump show the former has regained significant support from women after seeing her figures plummet into the… … [Read more...] about Clinton Regains Women’s Support
Cartoon: Prepping Trump
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Prepping Trump
How Trump Ditched U.S. Steel Workers in Favor of China (FULL ARTICLE)
Plenty of blue-collar workers believe that, as president, Donald Trump would be ready to fight off U.S. trade adversaries and reinvigorate the country’s manufacturing industries through his commitment to the Rust Belt. What they likely don’t know is that Trump has been stiffing American steel workers on his own construction projects for years, choosing to deprive… … [Read more...] about How Trump Ditched U.S. Steel Workers in Favor of China (FULL ARTICLE)
Brutality unrelenting in Syria: UN Chief
“We are out of words to express our outrage at the carnage, especially in Aleppo. The brutality is unrelenting,” a frustrated Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary-General lamented today. He was expressing the world’s community’s sheer frustration at the rising deaths and destruction that today also drove the US to suspend the nearly year-long talks in Geneva with Russia. The … [Read more...] about Brutality unrelenting in Syria: UN Chief
Oklahoma GOP Disgusts Me
Once upon a time, I was a nominal Oklahoma Republican. I registered as a Republican so that I could vote in Oklahoma's primaries, which were all closed primaries at the time. Being that Oklahoma is the reddest of the red states, I figured that Republicans were much more likely to win general elections within the state than Democrats. So, I wanted to have a say in which … [Read more...] about Oklahoma GOP Disgusts Me
An Iraqi Refugee Contradicts Trump’s Narrative
Donald Trump continues to malign, tell lies and intensify his fear mongering about refugees, even though refugees have been an overwhelmingly peaceful, law-abiding and assimilated group in and into US society and even though refugees undergo more rigorous screening than anyone else who is allowed into the United States. Even his son, Donald Trump Jr., has embraced his … [Read more...] about An Iraqi Refugee Contradicts Trump’s Narrative
Politix Update: With 36 Days To Go, The Choice Is Between A Narcissist & Realist
The period between the end of the national conventions and Election Day typically passes in a flash, but this year these 15 weeks have moved at an excruciatingly slow pace as nearly every day seems to bring new and too often unexpectedly colon-twisting twists and turns. And so it is easy to forget that Hillary Clinton has been the favorite from the outset and has remained so … [Read more...] about Politix Update: With 36 Days To Go, The Choice Is Between A Narcissist & Realist
The 2016 Paralympics Come to an End (Updated)
Update: Defense Secretary Ash Carter hosted a ceremony in the Pentagon courtyard, October 3, to recognize the 2016 active-duty military Olympians and Paralympians. >Watch part of the ceremony below: Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Pentagon senior leaders honor service members who competed in the 2016 Paralympics and Olympics during a ceremony at the Pentagon … [Read more...] about The 2016 Paralympics Come to an End (Updated)
What’s In Trump’s Tax Returns?
Ezra Klein wonders on vox.com. All the Times has is three pages of Trump’s records from 1995. Everything else is informed speculation, extrapolation, and the word “could,” which appears again and again through the article. Think about how dangerous that was for the paper. Trump could have released his tax returns and proven them wrong. Trump could have shown their … [Read more...] about What’s In Trump’s Tax Returns?
Michael Silverstein, aka “Wall Street Poet,” beloved Moderate Voice contributor, dead at 75
Michael Silverstein, whose work often appeared in The Moderate Voice, died of cancer near his home in Philadelphia on September 27, 2016. He was a writer, editor, poet, humorist, social commentator and humanitarian. ON TMV, he was known for his early contributions as The Wall Street Poet, funny and exceedingly clever poetry about current events and the financial world, and … [Read more...] about Michael Silverstein, aka “Wall Street Poet,” beloved Moderate Voice contributor, dead at 75
Trump’s last tweet?
WASHINGTON -- Donald J. Trump has now driven home, in a way no apologist, enabler or timid analyst can plausibly deny, that he is far too nasty, immature and frighteningly undisciplined to be president. And thanks to Hillary Clinton for the assist: By using the first debate to bring up the case of a Miss Universe who, Trump decided, had put on too much weight, the … [Read more...] about Trump’s last tweet?
(Updates) The New York Times: Trump ‘Could Have Paid No Federal Income Tax for 18 Years’
Update II: Reports are circulating that Marla Maples, Trump’s second wife, may be the source of the leaked Trump tax documents sent to the New York Times. Read more here. ~~ Update I: The following are some tweets by Donald Trump very much relevant to his hypocrisy and shamelessness regarding the paying of U.S. income taxes. Courtesy ThinkProgress.org … [Read more...] about (Updates) The New York Times: Trump ‘Could Have Paid No Federal Income Tax for 18 Years’
Rosh Hashanah: we separate from the madness
In other denominations, confession is a personal event, often realized between the confessor and a priestly intermediary. The cleric is charged with admonition but also the release, by virtue of so many devotions, mantras and other rituals. We are all doing the same thing – from Tarzana to Tel Aviv. Not so with the Jews: As the community gathers for the rites of the New … [Read more...] about Rosh Hashanah: we separate from the madness
Rudy Giuliani: Trump an “Economic Genius” for not paying taxes, “a lot better for the US than a woman.” (VIDEOS)
In the wake of the New York Time's bombshell report that Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump may have not paid taxes for 18 years, the Trump campaign sent out its spinners today. His headline-making comments on the Sunday news shows were 1)Trump is an "economic genius" for not paying his taxes (echoed by another Trump spinner, New Jersey Gov. Chris Chrisite) and that … [Read more...] about Rudy Giuliani: Trump an “Economic Genius” for not paying taxes, “a lot better for the US than a woman.” (VIDEOS)