Biden’s 2024 defeat revealed just how much the Democrats squandered a rare opportunity. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria summed it up bluntly: “Circumstances were ripe for a Democratic victory. They blew it.” Democrats didn’t just blow it for themselves, they blew it for independents and moderates alike.The country is about to re-enter the familiar cycle of handing power from one extreme … [Read more...] about Two Worlds: Moderates in the Crossfire
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Democrats’ Message on Illegal Orders Is Clear, Timely and Targeted
The legal and ethical duty of military members to refuse to obey orders that are manifestly unlawful has been a topic of debate for many decades. Perhaps the most famous example, and legal precedent, was set during the Nuremberg Trials after World War II. Trials that “established the global legal principle that ‘just following orders’ is not a valid defense for war crimes.” … [Read more...] about Democrats’ Message on Illegal Orders Is Clear, Timely and Targeted
Be thankful for The Moderate Voice
If you need something to be thankful for, then be thankful for Joe Gandelman and his blog The Moderate Voice. No, Joe did not pay me to write that, but I would not object to him doing so. Anyway, you should be thankful for this blog if you are getting something positive out of it. You should be thankful even if you read something here that you disagree with. Why? … [Read more...] about Be thankful for The Moderate Voice
Have the Trump Administration’s Anti-DEI Policies Reached into an American Military Cemetery in the Netherlands?
Having spent most of my adolescent years in the Netherlands Antilles and in the Netherlands, I vividly remember the open-mindedness, tolerance and respect for the rights of others consistently displayed by the Dutch people. Such tolerance (known as verdraagzaamheid) – in particular, religious tolerance – has been a deeply ingrained part of Dutch history and society at least … [Read more...] about Have the Trump Administration’s Anti-DEI Policies Reached into an American Military Cemetery in the Netherlands?
A Nation of Growing Ignorance
The Department of Education is soon to be history, eliminated by the stable genius who is our president. Donald Trump does not believe that our educational system needs improvement as he thinks it is already doing well. Perhaps he is unfamiliar with the international tests that present a true picture of how our students at all levels are doing in comparison to the rest of the … [Read more...] about A Nation of Growing Ignorance
A Dark Cloud Hangs over the Margraten American Cemetery this Veterans Day
On May 8. 2005, President George W. Bush addressed the Dutch people and the world at the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten, during a celebration in remembrance of those who served in World War II. The hallowed 65-acre Margraten American Cemetery and Memorial, located in the beautiful rolling hills of Limburg, the Netherlands, is the last resting place … [Read more...] about A Dark Cloud Hangs over the Margraten American Cemetery this Veterans Day
The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Veterans Day
On Sunday, November 9, the free world will celebrate the 36th anniversary of the fall of the infamous Berlin Wall, a date that is remembered as marking the beginning of the fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe and signaling the end of the Cold War. Two days later, on November 11, we will celebrate Veterans Day once again, “a day to honor America’s veterans for … [Read more...] about The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Veterans Day
Trump and America’s Brain Drain
It’s been evident since Trump stepped into politics that he knew little about science and hated scientists. Maybe that’s because he makes up his own facts and rejects scientific data if it doesn’t fit into his worldview. As an example, he’s called global warming a hoax, pulled the U.S. out of the Paris accords, and doesn’t care about any increase in greenhouse gas emissions. In … [Read more...] about Trump and America’s Brain Drain
How Would Candidates Respond to Teens Attacking Jewish Children?
by Bruce S. Ticker As the Middle East crisis stains four election campaigns, a small army of teen-agers in Skokie, Illinois, ganged up on five Jewish children on Oct. 7 as they shouted antisemitic insults and fired gel pellets at them from a recreational gun, according to media reports. Transparency to the public in this Chicago suburb, including its sizeable Jewish … [Read more...] about How Would Candidates Respond to Teens Attacking Jewish Children?
Excellent News from the Horn of Africa: Somaliland
There are rumors about in the diplomatic sphere, on twitter/X and in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa, that the Trump administration might just be about to recognise Somaliland. A short Horn of Africa primer: Prior to independence in 1960 there were basically two Somalias: the Somalia we know now (Italian) and British Somaliland (now.. "Somaliland"). They united at … [Read more...] about Excellent News from the Horn of Africa: Somaliland
DONATE TO THE MODERATE VOICE updated
Donations received as of 10/15/25: $290 The Moderate Voice hasn't done a fundraiser in quite a while -- and now is the time. TMV is one of a small number of traditional news-political blogs that remains in a social media-powered era. Its posts appear on a phone news app and also on Google News. Over the years, it won various awards and some well-known print and broadcast … [Read more...] about DONATE TO THE MODERATE VOICE updated
‘The Battle Within’ Offers Hope for Veterans and First Responders
(September was Suicide Prevention Month. October 28 will be National First Responders Day and, of course, November 11 is Veterans Day. This article is dedicated to honoring the Service, dedication, and sacrifices of these brave men and women.) Throughout history, fighting men and women have lived with the terrible physical and mental scars of war. However, it was not … [Read more...] about ‘The Battle Within’ Offers Hope for Veterans and First Responders
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: ‘Facts and Circumstances’: An Update.
UPDATE: And the Nobel Peace Prize goes to..."a brave and committed champion of peace – to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,” the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado (above). According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, “As the leader of the democracy movement in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado is one of the most … [Read more...] about The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: ‘Facts and Circumstances’: An Update.
Review of the North American Tour of Suffs: The Musical
The crowd-pleasing, Tony award-winning Suffs: The Musical has marched beyond Broadway for a North American tour kicking off at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington. Warning: for those of you thoroughly disillusioned with our current political climate, Suffs will relentlessly challenge your cynicism and confront your possible despair by overwhelming you with powerful … [Read more...] about Review of the North American Tour of Suffs: The Musical
Is it news, or is it just click-bait?
Is it news, or is it just click-bait? That question should be asked whenever one reads a sensational headline. Before elaborating, a tidbit of reality bears repeating: The job of media members is to enable their employers to earn a profit through participation in the media industry. If media members also provide the general public with 100%-correct data, then that is a … [Read more...] about Is it news, or is it just click-bait?
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: ‘Facts and Circumstances’
We are rapidly approaching the date, October 10, 2025, when the Norwegian Nobel Committee, a five-member body appointed by Norway’s Parliament (Storting) will announce the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, one of the world’s most prominent and prestigious honors. There is heightened interest this year because of the intense lobbying to have the Prize awarded to Donald … [Read more...] about The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: ‘Facts and Circumstances’
Charlie Kirk was wrong about Affirmative Action.
Charlie Kirk said some negative things about Affirmative Action, and he was wrong. He mischaracterized Affirmative Action. Yahoo! News has provided a video clip of Charlie Kirk mischaracterizing what Affirmative Action is. Because certain black women were the beneficiaries of Affirmative Action, Charlie said to those women, "You do not have the brain processing power to … [Read more...] about Charlie Kirk was wrong about Affirmative Action.
What’s in a Name? The Department of War, that Is.
On Friday, September 5, 2025, President Trump changed the name of the Defense Department to “Department of War." I am certain that our armed forces were just as competent and powerful for the past 75 years under the name “Department of Defense” as they were under the name “Department of War,” prior to 1949. I am even more certain that the patriotism, heroism and, yes, … [Read more...] about What’s in a Name? The Department of War, that Is.
On Heroes, War Heroes…and Slavery (Updated)
UPDATE: Some of the Smithsonian exhibits, programming and artwork, the White House considers “objectionable,” according to the New York Times: • The promotion of homosexuality by hanging a pride flag. • Overemphasizing Benjamin Franklin’s relationship to slavery in its programming. • Promoting open borders by depicting migrants watching fireworks “through an opening … [Read more...] about On Heroes, War Heroes…and Slavery (Updated)
More Entertainment, Movie, TV and Book Reviews on The Moderate Voice
The Moderate Voice will start offering more entertainment reviews: reviews of books, movies, tv shows etc. Some will be long form but many will also be "capsule" reviews =- short reviews. i myself check reviews before I see a movie, TV shows or read a book. The shorter reviews are the ones that usually move me the most. Stay tuned... ID 158655112 © Vadim Zh | … [Read more...] about More Entertainment, Movie, TV and Book Reviews on The Moderate Voice