Maybe the least interesting things about Einstein that po's a bunch of believers is that -- for all his understanding of the universe and "creation" -- "God" is a fantasy. Until the discovery, announced today, that validates Einstein's theory of gravitational waves. Scientists announced Thursday that, after decades of effort, they have succeeded in detecting … [Read more...] about Meeting vindicated Einstein: What’s going on up there and what isn’t
Perhaps Bloomberg Should Look Beyond 2016
While former Democratic presidential contender Jim Webb was quick to squash speculation that he might run for president as an Independent -- still theoretically possible, but the money just isn’t there -- reports continue to swirl that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg may still give it a try. But perhaps Bloomberg’s final objective should shift from achieving … [Read more...] about Perhaps Bloomberg Should Look Beyond 2016
Free Beacon Poll: Clinton and Sanders Tied in Nevada
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are tied in Nevada in a new poll, which can't be good news for the Clinton camp which had felt its chances for winning would significantly increase once they got past New Hampshire. Right now, all signs are pointing to another nail biter -- or another upset: Nevadans expected to participate in next … [Read more...] about Free Beacon Poll: Clinton and Sanders Tied in Nevada
Cartoons: Stuck with Trump
This cartoon and post by Clay Jones from his website http://claytoonz.com/ are licensed to run on The Moderate Voice. … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Stuck with Trump
The sexist double standards hurting Hillary Clinton
WASHINGTON -- Much of Hillary Clinton's difficulty in this campaign stems from a single, unalterable fact: She is a woman. I'm not referring primarily to the Bernie Bros, those Bernie Sanders supporters who fill the Internet with misogynistic filth about Clinton. What drags down her candidacy is more pervasive and far subtler -- unconscious, even. The criticism … [Read more...] about The sexist double standards hurting Hillary Clinton
Drum on Hillary vs. Sanders
Kevin Drum offers his take on the Democratic primary race on Mother Jones. Bernie Sanders delivers all these big, stem-winding proposals and doesn't really have to explain how he's going to pass any of them or get them paid for. But he sure is visionary! Hillary, conversely, is just constitutionally incapable of talking like this. When a problem is raised, her mind instantly … [Read more...] about Drum on Hillary vs. Sanders
Bernie Sanders Delusional Solution to Improving Race Relations Involves Raising Taxes on Wealthy
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says race relations will be better under his administration than under the nation's first black president because he will raise taxes on the wealthy. During the PBS-sponsored debate on Thursday night, he said African Americans and Latinos were "hit especially hard by the disastrous behavior on Wall Street" and "lost half of … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Delusional Solution to Improving Race Relations Involves Raising Taxes on Wealthy
Pundits dub UGC video a “Bernie campaign ad”
If it walks like an ad, quacks like an ad, but requires no out-of-pocket change to distribute ... is it still an ad? And if it features a candidate, does that make it a campaign ad? Pundits sure think so. Together is a slick, emotionally-charged 60-second video that features a Bernie Sanders clip, photos of Bernie, and liberal use of the campaign "vote together" … [Read more...] about Pundits dub UGC video a “Bernie campaign ad”
The ‘seven wasted years’ of Obama?
One of those mannequin-style political advisers to a particular Republican candidate made a televised statement on the morning of the New Hampshire primary: “We have to find a new leader who can salvage these seven wasted years under President Obama.” This vacuous statement—in the midst of the creeping septicity of national politics; the raging, unchecked spread and medieval … [Read more...] about The ‘seven wasted years’ of Obama?
Cartoon: Christie Parting Shot
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New Hampshire’s Populist Primal Scream (Guest Voice)
New Hampshire's Populist Primal Scream By Dick Polman What a wild night in New Hampshire! In the words of one political reporter, "The voters sent a powerful anti-Washington message." A xenophobic Republican demagogue "stoked citizen anger against the inside-the-Beltway establishment, loudly invoking the '30s populism of Huey Long." The triumphant candidate fed off the … [Read more...] about New Hampshire’s Populist Primal Scream (Guest Voice)
Reaction to the PBS lively Democratic Debate: Clinton vs Sanders (Will any minds change?)
PBS (generously offering CNN the chance to co-broadcast its debate) held a serious Presidential nomination debate that instantaneously made history: three women (the PBS moderate, one candidate) and one man. And now -- as is our American political custom -- the spin begins on who wo and who lost. The new and old media will seize on a few key moments, pundits will, too and … [Read more...] about Reaction to the PBS lively Democratic Debate: Clinton vs Sanders (Will any minds change?)
Syria war: Powers agree on ‘cessation of hostilities’
World powers have agreed on a "cessation of hostilities" that could serve as a bridge towards the resumption of genuine Syrian peace talks later this month. Emerging from a marathon meeting that stretched late into the night in Munich on Thursday, United States Secretary of State John Kerry said the powers had agreed on a plan… … [Read more...] about Syria war: Powers agree on ‘cessation of hostilities’
Clinton and Sanders battle in lively debate over Wall Street ties, healthcare — and more
By John Whitesides MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battled over healthcare and Wall Street in a debate on Thursday, with Clinton accusing Sanders of misleading Americans on his healthcare plan and making promises "that cannot be kept." In a sixth presidential debate that featured several sharp exchanges but a … [Read more...] about Clinton and Sanders battle in lively debate over Wall Street ties, healthcare — and more
Sanders Moves On To Nevada & South Carolina After Crushing Defeat For Clinton In New Hampshire
Bernie Sanders has delivered what the media is calling a crushing loss to Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire. She went all out to try to reduce the defeat to single digits, but not surprisingly her latest smear campaign, even with the use of Bill, failed miserably. First Read describes how terrible a defeat was for her, and how big a nightmare it was for the establishment: ...if … [Read more...] about Sanders Moves On To Nevada & South Carolina After Crushing Defeat For Clinton In New Hampshire
Amy – Film Review
Asif Kapadia has a knack for making great documentaries about tragic figure - and they don't come more tragic than Amy Winehouse. Here is the thing - I find it hard to call Kapadia’s Amy great because it opened up wounds that have not yet healed. I am still angry, bitter and sad about Amy. To me, she was the single most important British female recording artist I have ever … [Read more...] about Amy – Film Review
Fighting depression? Exercise and meditation might help, Rutgers study says
NEW BRUNSWICK -- A new Rutgers University study published earlier this month says it's possible to treat depression through a combination of meditation and exercise. The study, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Translational Psychiatry, found that meditating and exercising twice a week for only two months "reduced the symptoms for a group of students by… … [Read more...] about Fighting depression? Exercise and meditation might help, Rutgers study says
Bush campaign not dead yet
WASHINGTON -- A most unfamiliar likeness of Jeb Bush appeared on Americans' television screens the morning after the New Hampshire primary. This version looked alive. The onetime front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination was asked, on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," what he made of the disturbing exit-poll finding that 64 percent of Republican voters in New … [Read more...] about Bush campaign not dead yet
4 things to watch for in tonight’s Democratic Party Presidential debate
WASHINGTON — Get ready for Round 2. Thursday's presidential debate will mark only the second time that Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have engaged in a one-on-one faceoff. The first time, a week ago, was a combative debate that left both sides reeling from attacks. With the Iowa and New Hampshire contests showing… … [Read more...] about 4 things to watch for in tonight’s Democratic Party Presidential debate
Cartoon: FEEL THE SEXISM
Feel the Sexism by Clay Jones You would think if you want someone to lead the charge against sexism, Bill Clinton is not your man. Bill Clinton, Madeleine Albright and Gloria Steinem all made comments that Bernie Sander’s supporters are sexists. There have been sexist comments from some of his supporters but it’s not to the level that it’s indicative of his campaign, or … [Read more...] about Cartoon: FEEL THE SEXISM