[icopyright one button toolbar] Americans who remember democracy and the remnants of "fairness" in our economic system are upwards of mid-seventies now and even they don't remember actuality. What they're remembering is the memories that belonged to their parents and grandparents: the time when Americans actually stood up and fought the overbearing wealth of few during the … [Read more...] about Why we let the Kochs get away with it
PolitiFact Shows Facts On Health Care Reform, Debunking Republican Claims
[icopyright one button toolbar] PolitiFact has looked at the data available so far on the Affordable Care Act. They confirm what I've said in many posts on health care reform. ObamaCare is leading to more people being insured, lower costs, and a reduction in the deficit. The various Republican predictions of doom have failed to come about. The one area in which the law … [Read more...] about PolitiFact Shows Facts On Health Care Reform, Debunking Republican Claims
Sen. Ted Cruz to Announce 2016 Presidential Campaign from Liberty University
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will be the first Republican to launch a 2016 presidential campaign when he makes the announcement on Monday at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Yep, right out of the gates, he's aligning himelf with religious fanatics. The first-term senator from Texas will announce that he's running for the Republican presidential nomination, according to the … [Read more...] about Sen. Ted Cruz to Announce 2016 Presidential Campaign from Liberty University
The Republicans’ Fight Club
Sometimes, late-night television writers have to scrounge for material. Other times, comedy falls right in their laps. For example, news reports that a 68-year-old Mitt Romney plans to climb into the ring with former boxing champ Evander Holyfield. It’s part of a May 15 card in Salt Lake City. And before you think Romney’s lost his… … [Read more...] about The Republicans’ Fight Club
Twitter turns nine today
[icopyright one button toolbar] In celebration of Twitter's ninth birthday today, Jack Dorsey thanked journalists for being the second group to adopt the platform. And he opined about the importance of journalism to a functioning democracy. 4/After the tech early-adopters, journalists were next to take to Twitter. They used it as a source, to break news, and to link their … [Read more...] about Twitter turns nine today
Teheran, Washington, ISIL and the nuclear deal
[icopyright one button toolbar] Despite remaining gaps, the momentum for a nuclear deal with Iran is becoming irresistible and next week could see start of a new page in Middle East politics. The reasons for momentum in favor of a deal go far beyond the arm wrestling among negotiators on nuclear issues. Above all, they concern steadily rising Sunni Islamic terrorism … [Read more...] about Teheran, Washington, ISIL and the nuclear deal
Published: Reality 101 — Political Self Defense for Progressives
Published: Reality 101 -- Political Self Defense for Progressives I've been away while finishing the details of this book. But, in the face of the most idiotic headline of all time, it's time to return to the fray: Republicans Learn to Play Hardball Kimberley A. Strassel / Wall Street Journal It has been my intention to collect the best of ten years' "vorpal sword" … [Read more...] about Published: Reality 101 — Political Self Defense for Progressives
The ‘E’ in Email Stands for Evidence
The 'E' in Email Stands for Evidence Raging Moderate by Will Durst The country breathed a collective sigh of relief following Hillary Clinton's masterful press conference last week, held in response to the controversy surrounding her email troubles. "It's all fine. Don't worry about it. We got it covered. Easy peasy lemon squeezy." It appears she might have used a … [Read more...] about The ‘E’ in Email Stands for Evidence
Our Military Photographers at Work
[icopyright one button toolbar] Military photographers do a great job of capturing scenes of “war and peace.” While for some it may be difficult to see any beauty or artistry in images of soldiers, tanks, fighter aircraft or aircraft carriers, sometimes it is difficult not to acknowledge a certain aestheticism. Here are some photographs that may fit in that … [Read more...] about Our Military Photographers at Work
With The Gunman is Sean Penn the new Liam Neeson?
Actors put on muscle the way most of us put on sweaters. Robert De Niro was an early example when he got into fighting trim - and then out of it again - to play boxer Jake LaMotta in 1980's Raging Bull. More recent examples include Will Smith as Muhammad Ali, Chris Hemsworth for Thor, Bradley… … [Read more...] about With The Gunman is Sean Penn the new Liam Neeson?
Cartoon: Starbucks Race Talk
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The Bromance Continues: Boehner Going To Israel To Meet With Bibi
House Speaker John Boehner will lead a congressional delegation of Republican lawmakers to travel to Jerusalem sometime in the next two weeks to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CNN reports: According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, the speaker's trip will begin March 31, and he'll be leading a congressional delegation of Republican lawmakers. The visit… … [Read more...] about The Bromance Continues: Boehner Going To Israel To Meet With Bibi
Fact-checking Obamacare Predictions
Politifact.com fact-checks Obamacare predictions five years in. Predictions about the health care law were a dime a dozen back in 2010. Supporters contended that virtually everyone around the country would soon have access to affordable insurance. Opponents said the law would cost a fortune by adding to the national debt and killing jobs. Actually, none of those things have … [Read more...] about Fact-checking Obamacare Predictions
Cartoon: Netanyahu
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Goodfellas Cast to Reunite at the Tribeca Film Festival: Won’t Have Ketchup and Egg Noodles
The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, staged in the heart of Manhattan, will close this year on one of the most Brooklyn movies of all-time: the Martin Scorsese gangster classic, Goodfellas. 2015 stands as the 25th anniversary of Goodfellas, capping a quarter century of visionary influence over the entire crime genre. Goodfellas has become as consequential as… … [Read more...] about Goodfellas Cast to Reunite at the Tribeca Film Festival: Won’t Have Ketchup and Egg Noodles
Cartoon: Netanyahu the Fiddler
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Death toll in Yemen mosque bombings rises to 126. Islamic State claims responsibility
Death toll in Yemen mosque bombings rises to 126. Islamic State claims responsibility SANAA, Yemen — Suicide bombers in the Yemeni capital Sanaa blew themselves up during noon prayers at two mosques on Friday, killing at least 126 people and wounding scores, medical sources said, in a major escalation of the worst wave of violence in the country in years. The attacks, in which … [Read more...] about Death toll in Yemen mosque bombings rises to 126. Islamic State claims responsibility
Cartoon: Netanyahu with false peace dove
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Democratic Support Falls For Hillary Clinton Even Prior To Yet Another Clinton Scandal
There is yet another scandal involving Hillary Clinton, with the latest Reuter's poll showing a drop in Democratic support for Clinton even before today's scandal broke. First the latest scandal, then the poll. Barack Obama came into office promising greater transparency. This included changing email practices following the abuses under George Bush--abuses which Hillary … [Read more...] about Democratic Support Falls For Hillary Clinton Even Prior To Yet Another Clinton Scandal
American Compassion and ‘Invisible’ Disabilities: A Sequel
[icopyright one button toolbar] One of our freshest faces at The Moderate Voice (TMV), Daniel Faris, recently posted a story that has touched many hearts and attracted comments from several people who themselves suffer, or who know someone who suffers from “invisible” disabilities and who oftentimes do not receive the “American compassion” -- the care and understanding … [Read more...] about American Compassion and ‘Invisible’ Disabilities: A Sequel