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Right Wing Radio Host Michael Savage Says 99 Percent Of Autistic Children Are Misdiagnosed Brats
Top Clinton Adviser Howard Wolfson Joining Fox News
Ewwww, Lanny Davis, too. I think that I had a nightmare once where Karl Rove debated Lanny Davis. I was ashamed to be a Democrat. Rove was pithily discussing the military's new plan to put the disabled vets to good use by removing the good limbs from brain damaged ones and attaching them to amputees. Lanny hid under his chair, calling Rove a 'big bully' and demanding to see his mommy.
Or maybe this was just a late night preview I caught while channel surfing. It's getting harder and harder to tell the difference. posted 07/08/2008 at 07:25:31
Or maybe this was just a late night preview I caught while channel surfing. It's getting harder and harder to tell the difference. posted 07/08/2008 at 07:25:31
McCain: Obama Will Take Away Your Crocs
Take away my crocs???? Tell me it isn't so! I will give up anything- financial well being, human rights, environmental stewardship, in order to have my crocs!
And those little plastic jewel thingies that poke into the holes, and my $4 a pack string lights, and my irradiated green tea energy bars- these are the things that make life worth living and fighting for. posted 07/08/2008 at 08:45:08
And those little plastic jewel thingies that poke into the holes, and my $4 a pack string lights, and my irradiated green tea energy bars- these are the things that make life worth living and fighting for. posted 07/08/2008 at 08:45:08
Jim Webb: "Under No Circumstances" Will I Consider V.P. Role
Webb is a strong choice but far from ideal. I take him at his word; he knows his own limitations and can best serve as senator at present. I liked the idea of Webb as a VP running mate but can't see him as a POTUS down the line. He's a bit one dimensional. That could change as he gains experience and maturity. posted 07/08/2008 at 08:32:45
A July 4 Tragedy: Wounded Marine, Who Helped Other Iraq Vets, a Likely Suicide
Really, really sad. We have a new homeless shelter in Asheville specifically for returning vets- how wrong is that??? It is funded by local church donations. I am so appalled that these young men and women are tossed aside so carelessly. Does life mean absolutely nothing to the Bush admin? posted 07/06/2008 at 16:56:10
Obama Web Site Protest Grows
On Sean Hannity's site is a discussion you can find on 525,000 web sites. Is John McCain the Anti-Christ?
http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=534361
Is congress going after the orgone warriors? Sherry Shriner has a huge online network intent on proving that all government officials are really aliens.
http://www.sherryshriner.com/housebill.htm
Are you aware of James Casbolt, a survivor of NSA genetic enhancement and occult warfare projects, speaks out in his autobiography "Agent Buried Alive"?
http://www.conspiracyplanet.com/
I mean, 'I don't like Barack Obama's stand on FISA' is tame compared to most internet interest groups and chats. 18,000 posters using aliases on a web site means that 100 actual people rabidly agree, and have created a cumulative 1,000 sockpuppets... what's an internet group good for if not for sockpuppets? This has attracted trolls, and bloggers who love a good chance to feel important. posted 07/05/2008 at 21:49:09
http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=534361
Is congress going after the orgone warriors? Sherry Shriner has a huge online network intent on proving that all government officials are really aliens.
http://www.sherryshriner.com/housebill.htm
Are you aware of James Casbolt, a survivor of NSA genetic enhancement and occult warfare projects, speaks out in his autobiography "Agent Buried Alive"?
http://www.conspiracyplanet.com/
I mean, 'I don't like Barack Obama's stand on FISA' is tame compared to most internet interest groups and chats. 18,000 posters using aliases on a web site means that 100 actual people rabidly agree, and have created a cumulative 1,000 sockpuppets... what's an internet group good for if not for sockpuppets? This has attracted trolls, and bloggers who love a good chance to feel important. posted 07/05/2008 at 21:49:09
My Position On FISA
The original bill that has been in effect is far worse than the compromise, and I agree that repealing it altogether and starting over is the best option. But neither you, I or Obama have the power to repeal it.
If the compromise is not passed, the original, with it's greater potential for abuse of presidential power, remains in effect.
If we expect Obama to do more than he has authority to do, and make unreasonable and impossible demands on our candidate, we are not doing our job as citizens and voters.
What I hear from O is straight talk about what he can accomplish now and what he can reasonably succeed at accomplishing as president. I respect this tremendously. I don't want Brave New World campaign speeches, or balloons and stars promises that can't be made real.
Visionary goals are necessary but you can't get there without taking steps, one at a time, and moving towards your goal as a team. You can't always kick a goal from midfield. Most of the time you rely on a strategy that moves the ball forward in stages. posted 07/06/2008 at 12:30:33
If the compromise is not passed, the original, with it's greater potential for abuse of presidential power, remains in effect.
If we expect Obama to do more than he has authority to do, and make unreasonable and impossible demands on our candidate, we are not doing our job as citizens and voters.
What I hear from O is straight talk about what he can accomplish now and what he can reasonably succeed at accomplishing as president. I respect this tremendously. I don't want Brave New World campaign speeches, or balloons and stars promises that can't be made real.
Visionary goals are necessary but you can't get there without taking steps, one at a time, and moving towards your goal as a team. You can't always kick a goal from midfield. Most of the time you rely on a strategy that moves the ball forward in stages. posted 07/06/2008 at 12:30:33
As a MoveOn member, I want to thank Obama for a conscientious and well reasoned response to the disinformation and false rumors flaming through the blogosphere. posted 07/04/2008 at 09:43:17
Obama Must Be Doing Something Right: He's Got The Fundamentalists of the Left and Right Upset
Great article, Mr. Schaeffer.
Do you know who really gets thrown under the bus lately? Those of us who are Christians, not evangelicals, politically progressives- the majority of people of faith in this country. We are maligned by the religious right for not accepting their peculiar brand of Fundamentalist Christianity, which I find to be rubbish. Any 'literal interpretation' of scripture based solely on a flawed translation of original text, and no historical context, is unappealing to mainstream Christians. Yet we are condemned to Hell weekly by evangelical congregations.
And when the atheistic left opens their collective mouth, all people of faith are accused of being Fundies and evangelicals. Nothing I can say interrupts this Star Wars delusional mentality that the world is divided into Good Guys and Bad Guys, and anyone who doesn't agree with everything they think is automatically part of the Empire.
Sometimes it looks like practically no one can handle thinking beyond simplistic dual morality boxes. posted 07/04/2008 at 10:16:05
Do you know who really gets thrown under the bus lately? Those of us who are Christians, not evangelicals, politically progressives- the majority of people of faith in this country. We are maligned by the religious right for not accepting their peculiar brand of Fundamentalist Christianity, which I find to be rubbish. Any 'literal interpretation' of scripture based solely on a flawed translation of original text, and no historical context, is unappealing to mainstream Christians. Yet we are condemned to Hell weekly by evangelical congregations.
And when the atheistic left opens their collective mouth, all people of faith are accused of being Fundies and evangelicals. Nothing I can say interrupts this Star Wars delusional mentality that the world is divided into Good Guys and Bad Guys, and anyone who doesn't agree with everything they think is automatically part of the Empire.
Sometimes it looks like practically no one can handle thinking beyond simplistic dual morality boxes. posted 07/04/2008 at 10:16:05
Seven Things Barack Obama Should Do to Keep from Blowing It
I don't see O as running towards the middle. Regarding FISA, I see him as accepting a compromise when compromise is the only available choice. Moving forward towards the goal is better than not moving at all. His explanation makes sense.
I agree that all of O's supporters who "brung him to the dance" have a say in what he does. But I don't believe that this privilege extends as far as accusing him of hidden motives, or having an agenda that he denies. There is no evidence other than speculation that O is doing anything other than what he says he is- making the best choice among less than desirable possibilities, taking a stand for the value of faith based social programs while being conscientious about the constitutional boundaries under which they might be funded.
I would caution all Obama supporters to examine issues carefully before forming opinions. And allow that he might make decisions that you don't agree with without it meaning that he is tap dancing for pundit approval, selling out to lobbyists (I've read this on a HuffPo blog) or showing signs of his true neocon nature (read that in comments). We don't need a left wing version of a Jeremiah Wright freak out. posted 07/03/2008 at 12:57:26
I agree that all of O's supporters who "brung him to the dance" have a say in what he does. But I don't believe that this privilege extends as far as accusing him of hidden motives, or having an agenda that he denies. There is no evidence other than speculation that O is doing anything other than what he says he is- making the best choice among less than desirable possibilities, taking a stand for the value of faith based social programs while being conscientious about the constitutional boundaries under which they might be funded.
I would caution all Obama supporters to examine issues carefully before forming opinions. And allow that he might make decisions that you don't agree with without it meaning that he is tap dancing for pundit approval, selling out to lobbyists (I've read this on a HuffPo blog) or showing signs of his true neocon nature (read that in comments). We don't need a left wing version of a Jeremiah Wright freak out. posted 07/03/2008 at 12:57:26
McCain Pledges Allegiance to NAFTA
This is the most important key in understanding how our economy has (literally) gone south.
The true cost of NAFTA is not fully comprehended until one takes measure of the violation of environmental and human rights that global corporations can get away with by moving factories outside US jurisdiction and still selling in US markets duty free.
"US corporations love Mexico, lower taxes, lower environmental standards, zero workers rights."
http://home.clara.net/heureka/gaia/global.htm posted 07/02/2008 at 09:28:19
The true cost of NAFTA is not fully comprehended until one takes measure of the violation of environmental and human rights that global corporations can get away with by moving factories outside US jurisdiction and still selling in US markets duty free.
"US corporations love Mexico, lower taxes, lower environmental standards, zero workers rights."
http://home.clara.net/heureka/gaia/global.htm posted 07/02/2008 at 09:28:19
Pray Yourself Better: It's The American Way!
Good observations, SamiNJ. Thanks for the tipoff! posted 07/02/2008 at 10:39:00
I am a MoveOne member, and belong to a church, as do many of my congregation. People of faith are not primarily evangelical, and certainly not primarily the religious right. In 2006 polls, a majority of those who attend church at least once a month voted Dem. Evangelicals are less than 25% of American Christians. posted 07/02/2008 at 10:35:55
Not Every Moderate Move By Obama Is A "Sista Souljah" Moment
Thanks for being today's voice of reason, Seth Colter Walls. I've failed to see the logic in the "centrist tack" that O is accused of making. His statements, policies, and reasoning are completely consistent with what he's always said.
I loathe how quickly knee-jerk opinions are formed. The same people who are furious at 'Obama is a Muslim' lies can somehow assume that all (or most) people of faith are right wingnuts who believe in Creation Science and Right to Life. Obama has been condemned for flip flopping on FISA by those who don't even get that FISA was revised, that it is an improvement over the former, and that the compromised FISA will at least curtail some of the abuses in the former one.
Any community organizer knows that some progress in the right direction is better than no progress.
Compromising is not equal to capitulation.
I'm a MoveOn member who actually agreed with the Betrayus wording. But I respect O's tact in not using incendiary language. He is an effective politician because he's very astute at showing mutual respect. posted 07/01/2008 at 15:05:17
I loathe how quickly knee-jerk opinions are formed. The same people who are furious at 'Obama is a Muslim' lies can somehow assume that all (or most) people of faith are right wingnuts who believe in Creation Science and Right to Life. Obama has been condemned for flip flopping on FISA by those who don't even get that FISA was revised, that it is an improvement over the former, and that the compromised FISA will at least curtail some of the abuses in the former one.
Any community organizer knows that some progress in the right direction is better than no progress.
Compromising is not equal to capitulation.
I'm a MoveOn member who actually agreed with the Betrayus wording. But I respect O's tact in not using incendiary language. He is an effective politician because he's very astute at showing mutual respect. posted 07/01/2008 at 15:05:17
"Whistling Past Dixie" Author: Obama Will Lose The South
This argument is swiss cheese (full of holes). It is quite possible for Obama to win NC, and, in fact, polls show him leading at the moment. For one, O will energize the black vote by WAY more than 5%. 10% would be a conservative prediction. I predict it to be energized by at LEAST 25%. And yes, we are the 6th most Rep state in the nation, but McC is not appealing to the southern Rep at all. And even the low info voters know that Bush is destroying our economy.
This article doesn't mention O's other strengths- educated white voters and young voters. We are mobilized here. We've registered 1,000 young voters in a single day's events in the small town of Asheville. The energy in the research triangle, with more affluent young voters, is unprecedented. This isn't the same game it has always been. posted 07/01/2008 at 11:29:58
This article doesn't mention O's other strengths- educated white voters and young voters. We are mobilized here. We've registered 1,000 young voters in a single day's events in the small town of Asheville. The energy in the research triangle, with more affluent young voters, is unprecedented. This isn't the same game it has always been. posted 07/01/2008 at 11:29:58
WaPo Reporter Apologizes For Calling Obama "Much More White Than Black"
When O was in "the white environment of an elite Hawaii prep school", he was marginalized as a black kid. Read Dreams From my Father. Going to an affluent school doesn't make you white. it can sometimes highlight the experience of alienation from the majority culture. posted 07/01/2008 at 11:44:31
Obama Vows To Expand Bush's Faith-Based Programs
Read the article. posted 07/01/2008 at 13:15:19
People of faith are not "the right." In 2004 polls, a majority of ppl who claim they went to church once a week voted Dem.
People of faith are the majority of O's base of support. Stereotyping us as all right wing Fundamentalists is prejudice of the worst sort. posted 07/01/2008 at 13:14:26
People of faith are the majority of O's base of support. Stereotyping us as all right wing Fundamentalists is prejudice of the worst sort. posted 07/01/2008 at 13:14:26
Au contraire.
People of faith are not "the right." In 2004 polls, a majority of ppl who claim they went to church once a week voted Dem.
This stereotyping of all religious and spiritual people as right wing is ignorant and reactionary. posted 07/01/2008 at 13:06:57
People of faith are not "the right." In 2004 polls, a majority of ppl who claim they went to church once a week voted Dem.
This stereotyping of all religious and spiritual people as right wing is ignorant and reactionary. posted 07/01/2008 at 13:06:57
In Obama's community organizing days, he found that the only effective inroads into poor black communities were local church congregations. Like it or not, churches are doing a far better job of meeting the physical needs of vulnerable and powerless people than government or secular agencies. My church, for ex, uses 30% of our budget for prison outreach, environmental protection, local human rights support, poverty intervention, etc. We also give hundreds of volunteer hours each week along with our money. People who come to us get treated like valued human beings- not their experience with gov't agencies.
The majority of church communities are moderate or very liberal congregations. Secular liberals have to wake up and stop assuming that all faiths are fundamentalist. Your bias against all faith is senseless, and needlessly divides you from natural progressive allies. posted 07/01/2008 at 11:11:04
The majority of church communities are moderate or very liberal congregations. Secular liberals have to wake up and stop assuming that all faiths are fundamentalist. Your bias against all faith is senseless, and needlessly divides you from natural progressive allies. posted 07/01/2008 at 11:11:04
Winning to Change or Changing to Win: Obama and the Progressive Dilemma
"We should neither condemn nor indulge our candidate. Rather we need to speak to him clearly. We need to tell him that we are building a movement that is not about him." (etc)
The fragile fallacy in this argument is that there is no "we" without Obama. He has drawn a coalition unlike any previous candidate. His majority status is not built from typical Democratic liberal news junkies like us. If it were, we would have nominated Dennis Kucinich, and then lost the general election worse than Mondale/Ferraro. If you get involved in Obama's volunteer staff, you'll see a lot of formerly apoliticos. Young, idealistic smart kids, blacks who are unusually open and almost trusting, cutting edge new paradigm thinkers, visionaries, artists, musicians, organic farmers, off-the-grid old hippies, yuppies with their Woodstock dreams revived.
The movement is not about "him", but it is also not about the old "we" either. Obama has tapped a sleeping giant of American idealism, akin to what MLK stirred up in people. This, I believe, is where real change comes from. Obama is brilliant at setting priorities that speak to the hearts and minds of disenfranchised people. No one can win every issue all at once. You have to allow the process to unfold. posted 06/30/2008 at 12:38:55
The fragile fallacy in this argument is that there is no "we" without Obama. He has drawn a coalition unlike any previous candidate. His majority status is not built from typical Democratic liberal news junkies like us. If it were, we would have nominated Dennis Kucinich, and then lost the general election worse than Mondale/Ferraro. If you get involved in Obama's volunteer staff, you'll see a lot of formerly apoliticos. Young, idealistic smart kids, blacks who are unusually open and almost trusting, cutting edge new paradigm thinkers, visionaries, artists, musicians, organic farmers, off-the-grid old hippies, yuppies with their Woodstock dreams revived.
The movement is not about "him", but it is also not about the old "we" either. Obama has tapped a sleeping giant of American idealism, akin to what MLK stirred up in people. This, I believe, is where real change comes from. Obama is brilliant at setting priorities that speak to the hearts and minds of disenfranchised people. No one can win every issue all at once. You have to allow the process to unfold. posted 06/30/2008 at 12:38:55
MSNBC's Political Bet Pays Off
If they are doing so good then it's time to get rid of Pat Buchanan. Giving this anti semitic racist a microphone is immoral. Not to mention irritating. posted 06/30/2008 at 14:34:21
Clinton Makes First Appearance As Obama Surrogate
I still don't care much for the singer, but I like the song a heck of a lot better!
I do give her points for the ability to be a team player. It's a strength that I'd like to see more. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:49:25
I do give her points for the ability to be a team player. It's a strength that I'd like to see more. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:49:25
Congress Holding 40th Hearing This Year On The Cause Of High Oil Prices
Isn't that the truth.
"The extremely high oil prices are a natural result of having two "Big Oil" insiders as President and Vice-President of the United States." posted 06/25/2008 at 09:58:33
"The extremely high oil prices are a natural result of having two "Big Oil" insiders as President and Vice-President of the United States." posted 06/25/2008 at 09:58:33
Ford To Delay New Pickups Due To Rising Gas Prices
This is a good time to demand plug-in cars.
http://www.yesmagazine.org/article.asp?id=2282
Prius has this technology now. We have 1 Prius and a plugin on order.
What's up w/ Detroit? Who in their right mind has an 11% loss, and decides to make more of the same the following year??? posted 06/21/2008 at 22:03:44
http://www.yesmagazine.org/article.asp?id=2282
Prius has this technology now. We have 1 Prius and a plugin on order.
What's up w/ Detroit? Who in their right mind has an 11% loss, and decides to make more of the same the following year??? posted 06/21/2008 at 22:03:44
Obama Silent as Democrats Give Bush More Spying Powers
Obama has promised to put everything passed under the Bush admin under review once he is pres. Perhaps he is better able to deal with this when he has more time and authority.
I have cringed when I've heard the term Obamabots, because I have noticed a fraction of supporters who seem to have religious, messianic zeal. Be realistic! Obama can't instantly right every wrong. He has to assess what is do-able at any given moment and put his energies into that. posted 06/20/2008 at 09:43:41
I have cringed when I've heard the term Obamabots, because I have noticed a fraction of supporters who seem to have religious, messianic zeal. Be realistic! Obama can't instantly right every wrong. He has to assess what is do-able at any given moment and put his energies into that. posted 06/20/2008 at 09:43:41
Huckabee: Demonizing Obama A "Fatal Mistake"
"You can't accept an invitation to the prom until the football captain asks you. So I'm not going to go out and buy the outfit just yet," said Huckabee, according to AFP.
Now I want Huckabee to be named VP in the worst way! Just gotta know what he'll look like in that dress! posted 06/18/2008 at 11:13:37
Now I want Huckabee to be named VP in the worst way! Just gotta know what he'll look like in that dress! posted 06/18/2008 at 11:13:37
Michelle Obama Calmly Enters The Spotlight: "You Are Amazed Sometimes At How Deep The Lies Can Be"
When Michelle Obama spoke here in Asheville, NC, she was engaging, down to earth, and poignant. She has that ability of telling her personal story in a way that makes it seem universal. We get how she struggles to make a world worthy of her children's trust, like we all do, even if the elements of her story- urban Chicago vs. rural Appalachia- are very different from ours. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:51:40
McCain to Obama: "You Can't Handle the Truth!"
I can totally see this happening!
McCain doesn't seem to be able to handle the least little bit of questioning that hints at any imperfections behind the McCain mask.
I think he could also be set up like Rev Wright was set up at the Natl Press Club. Give him a few interviews that are patronizingly sympathetic to him on controversial issues, like leaving his first wife as a cripple and cheating on and berating his second wife. Make him feel that he has been treated unfairly, and has a chance now to clear his good name. Just convince him that it's ok to tell us what he really thinks about women, what he's entitled to, and enjoy the freakshow. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:43:06
McCain doesn't seem to be able to handle the least little bit of questioning that hints at any imperfections behind the McCain mask.
I think he could also be set up like Rev Wright was set up at the Natl Press Club. Give him a few interviews that are patronizingly sympathetic to him on controversial issues, like leaving his first wife as a cripple and cheating on and berating his second wife. Make him feel that he has been treated unfairly, and has a chance now to clear his good name. Just convince him that it's ok to tell us what he really thinks about women, what he's entitled to, and enjoy the freakshow. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:43:06
Gore Endorses Obama
's about time. You know what happens to dudes who straddle a fence too long, eh, Al?
But welcome nonetheless. posted 06/16/2008 at 18:44:26
But welcome nonetheless. posted 06/16/2008 at 18:44:26
Giving the "Daughter Test" to Mainstream Media
Let's see... construction workers catcall and harass young women, and somehow this example morphs into how all the negative stuff said about Hillary is sexual harassment, or maybe just sexism. And I should be concerned that my daughter will continue to be harassed if I don't do something about it.
Sorry, I don't see it that way. What I see is that calling all criticism and even derision of Hillary another horrid example of sexism sends a self defeating message to my daughter. If she competes for anything and loses, she shouldn't ever assess herself. It was all due to sexism.
The Hillary campaign trivialized real sexism and misogyny by constantly bringing up unclear innuendos as reasons for anger and protest. Her campaign also ignored the blatantly sexist statements from Carville and others within her own camp.
There are younger, poorer, less privileged women than HRC who could use voices of protest on their behalf. There are far worse abuses being perpetrated in our society than getting bad press. Why is she the only woman getting all this "feminist" support? posted 06/16/2008 at 19:22:01
Sorry, I don't see it that way. What I see is that calling all criticism and even derision of Hillary another horrid example of sexism sends a self defeating message to my daughter. If she competes for anything and loses, she shouldn't ever assess herself. It was all due to sexism.
The Hillary campaign trivialized real sexism and misogyny by constantly bringing up unclear innuendos as reasons for anger and protest. Her campaign also ignored the blatantly sexist statements from Carville and others within her own camp.
There are younger, poorer, less privileged women than HRC who could use voices of protest on their behalf. There are far worse abuses being perpetrated in our society than getting bad press. Why is she the only woman getting all this "feminist" support? posted 06/16/2008 at 19:22:01
Good question. posted 06/16/2008 at 15:37:16
Good question. posted 06/16/2008 at 15:37:03
Remembering Mildred Loving
Congratulations on your marriage of 40 years, Ms. Edelman!
I had no idea that miscegenation laws were not repealed until the late 60's. Thanks for a great article on Mildred Loving. I will remember her story of love triumphing over fear and prejudice. posted 06/16/2008 at 12:54:30
I had no idea that miscegenation laws were not repealed until the late 60's. Thanks for a great article on Mildred Loving. I will remember her story of love triumphing over fear and prejudice. posted 06/16/2008 at 12:54:30
Obama's Father's Day Speech Urges Black Fathers To Be More Engaged In Raising Their Children
As a volunteer tutor in the public housing projects, I see that poor black children are enormously disadvantaged when it comes to getting a good public school education. By second grade, most of my kids suffer from severe low self esteem. They are intimidated by the affluent white kids who hand in power point presentations for homework projects, when they don't have a computer at home. We need to level the playing field.
The kids I work with benefit tremendously from having a volunteer listen as they read aloud, and sit with them as they fill out math sheets and prepare class projects. None of my kids has a parent with a HS degree, even if their overworked moms had time to sit with them every day for homework.
Volunteer now! It really makes a difference. posted 06/16/2008 at 13:16:43
The kids I work with benefit tremendously from having a volunteer listen as they read aloud, and sit with them as they fill out math sheets and prepare class projects. None of my kids has a parent with a HS degree, even if their overworked moms had time to sit with them every day for homework.
Volunteer now! It really makes a difference. posted 06/16/2008 at 13:16:43
Cutting Through The Fog
Great article, Jared.
As David Korten noted, we are socializing losses and privatizing profits.
While Obama's tax plan may be only a piece of a solution, when it is coupled with his restrictions on NAFTA and other trade agreements (which benefit global corporations), effective limitations on insurance price gouging, crackdowns on mortgage fraud, creation of green energy jobs with funded job training, next generation broadband and its expansion into rural areas, Obama can move us into a nation where middle class prosperity is once again possible.
Also, his recognition that rural America has been left out of programs to decrease poverty makes equal opportunity for all a viable future reality. posted 06/16/2008 at 12:08:30
As David Korten noted, we are socializing losses and privatizing profits.
While Obama's tax plan may be only a piece of a solution, when it is coupled with his restrictions on NAFTA and other trade agreements (which benefit global corporations), effective limitations on insurance price gouging, crackdowns on mortgage fraud, creation of green energy jobs with funded job training, next generation broadband and its expansion into rural areas, Obama can move us into a nation where middle class prosperity is once again possible.
Also, his recognition that rural America has been left out of programs to decrease poverty makes equal opportunity for all a viable future reality. posted 06/16/2008 at 12:08:30
"The democratic congress has already gone out of its way to declare that it is putting a ceiling on the opportunities and advancement of millions of voters who work in the energy industry or as vendors to the energy industry, through the auspices of a "windfall profits tax" on "big oil".
We need to redefine energy so that it is not synonymous with oil.
By taxing oil profits, those in the energy service industry have needed incentive to align with solar, wind and other emerging clean alternative energy sources.
We could also cut out the est $34 billion subsidies to oil companies, or better yet, redirect that money to research and development of renewable clean energy. posted 06/16/2008 at 11:33:59
We need to redefine energy so that it is not synonymous with oil.
By taxing oil profits, those in the energy service industry have needed incentive to align with solar, wind and other emerging clean alternative energy sources.
We could also cut out the est $34 billion subsidies to oil companies, or better yet, redirect that money to research and development of renewable clean energy. posted 06/16/2008 at 11:33:59
The Coming Storm (or, why McCain as Nominee is Great for Democrats)
I would like to see this story brought out just to see if the conservatives who had a field day with Clinton and Lewinsky have the same outrage over the indiscretions of their man, McCain. posted 06/16/2008 at 12:24:40
The Silly Debate Over Whether Obama is Black or Mixed-Race
It may seem like a silly debate, but the fact that we are talking more openly about race, with all its myriad contradictions, is healthy for our society. I have enjoyed and learned much from the personal stories generated by Dreams From my Father, Obama's race speech, and even the Jeremiah Wright media circus. In our attempts to grow beyond racial divides, we've adapted a 'colorblind racism', where pretending that we never notice race at all is PC. I find it refreshing to invite personal stories on the effects of race in America, even if we can't yet find common conclusions. Just opening our ears as people speak their personal truth is progress. posted 06/16/2008 at 12:46:57
Katie Couric: Sexist Media Hurt Hillary Clinton's Chances
I think that admonishing the press for sexist remarks is valid and necessary. What I don't understand is why the misogynist remarks that came from Hillary's own supporters- such as Carville and Gibson, don't received rebukes, and why Hillary herself never addressed or even mentioned them as sexist.
Both claims- that Clinton had more cajones than Obama, and that she had testicular fortitude- assert that only male genitalia and male hormones can give a person strength, courage, and fortitude. These were more direct, more recognizably sexist, that 99% of the remarks made by the press.
Crying 'foul play' when remarks came from outside her camp while ignoring them from within made Clinton's consciousness raising about sexism seem like self serving whining. posted 06/12/2008 at 10:15:53
Both claims- that Clinton had more cajones than Obama, and that she had testicular fortitude- assert that only male genitalia and male hormones can give a person strength, courage, and fortitude. These were more direct, more recognizably sexist, that 99% of the remarks made by the press.
Crying 'foul play' when remarks came from outside her camp while ignoring them from within made Clinton's consciousness raising about sexism seem like self serving whining. posted 06/12/2008 at 10:15:53
McCain Admits He Doesn't Know How To Use A Computer (VIDEO)
Whoa....
Not the brightest crayon in the box, is he? posted 06/13/2008 at 10:46:48
Not the brightest crayon in the box, is he? posted 06/13/2008 at 10:46:48
Republicans Prepare For Major Losses In November
Here comes the sun
doo 'n doooo doo posted 06/11/2008 at 10:01:26
doo 'n doooo doo posted 06/11/2008 at 10:01:26
Kathleen Sebelius, Completing The Obama Puzzle
Kucinich hasn't even endorsed O. posted 06/10/2008 at 13:41:56
I have wondered if she might be able to help carry Ohio rather than Kansas.
She is the daughter of former Ohio governor John J. Gilligan, and has strong roots in this important battleground state. posted 06/10/2008 at 10:49:44
She is the daughter of former Ohio governor John J. Gilligan, and has strong roots in this important battleground state. posted 06/10/2008 at 10:49:44
Clinton Faces Largest Campaign Debt In History
Who votes based on whether they get enough love from anonymous commentators on a website??? posted 06/10/2008 at 14:38:04
He cannot use donations made to himself to pay off her debt.
It is illegal.
He can only help her through joint fundraising. This has been stated in every article here on HuffPo. posted 06/10/2008 at 14:29:16
It is illegal.
He can only help her through joint fundraising. This has been stated in every article here on HuffPo. posted 06/10/2008 at 14:29:16
The debt to Penn was reported in April as $10 million. This article claims she owes Penn's firm "close to $5 million."
Did she actually pay Penn $five million, ahead of the debt she owes to vendors- small business people like caterers, sound tech, etc??? posted 06/10/2008 at 10:29:21
Did she actually pay Penn $five million, ahead of the debt she owes to vendors- small business people like caterers, sound tech, etc??? posted 06/10/2008 at 10:29:21
Obama Launching "Joshua Generation Project"
There is nothing in the Christian Bible or Hebrew Torah that forbids abortion. Gay marriage is debatable. Some Christian churches do perform gay marriages and blessings of gay unions.
Many Christians have fought very hard to preserve the right to choose. Not many evangelicals, but some will weight Obama's social agenda- peace, care for the sick and poor- as more important than banning abortion.
Why is it that the atheists with the most hair trigger reactions to religion understand what they are talking about the least? posted 06/10/2008 at 00:43:56
Many Christians have fought very hard to preserve the right to choose. Not many evangelicals, but some will weight Obama's social agenda- peace, care for the sick and poor- as more important than banning abortion.
Why is it that the atheists with the most hair trigger reactions to religion understand what they are talking about the least? posted 06/10/2008 at 00:43:56
Very smart move! It's about time that a Dem spoke honestly of faith as a motivating factor for political conviction. I am a mainstream protestant, not an evangelical, but I can say that it is very frustrating to not be able to even mention my faith or my church in liberal or Dem circles without facing ridicule and derision. I'm so glad that Obama has the foresight to tap into this potential with young voters. It's going to make a huge difference here in rural NC, in Appalachia. posted 06/09/2008 at 20:23:40
Top Obama-Clinton Officials Begin Reconciliation Process
Where? In Universe B?
Polls have Obama winning w/o Hillary
http://www.electionprojection.com/index.shtml
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/ posted 06/09/2008 at 18:54:02
Polls have Obama winning w/o Hillary
http://www.electionprojection.com/index.shtml
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/ posted 06/09/2008 at 18:54:02
The (Bill) Clinton Legacy
I get your point about centrism. Economics is different from social politics in that liberal economics cause the social inequities and environmental irresponsibilities that liberals and progressives want to reduce.
My criticisms of Bill Clinton are not personal attacks but rather reasoned assessment of the long range consequences of his economic policies. Clinton made some admirable fiscal decisions such as balancing the budget and even leaving a surplus (which Bush later squandered).
If you can cease thinking in B&W terms, so that any critique of Clinton means a person is anti-Clinton, and therefore a Democratic neo-con, you will better understand my position. I am actually criticizing liberal economics- specifically, Clinton's imprudent and rash push for free trade.
If you can stop looking for left, right, and centrist positions, and start studying what actually works as economic policy, Obama's economic proposals look very sound.
Have you read Obama's economic speech?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/09/us/politics/09transcript-obama.html?_r=2&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=1&adxnnlx=1213106819-X/hugR8oXKWwREjDKVmnhQ
"And for all of George Bush"s professed faith in free markets, the markets have hardly been free " not when the gates of Washington are thrown open to high-priced lobbyists who rig the rules of the road and riddle our tax code with special interest favors and corporate loopholes." posted 06/10/2008 at 10:13:18
My criticisms of Bill Clinton are not personal attacks but rather reasoned assessment of the long range consequences of his economic policies. Clinton made some admirable fiscal decisions such as balancing the budget and even leaving a surplus (which Bush later squandered).
If you can cease thinking in B&W terms, so that any critique of Clinton means a person is anti-Clinton, and therefore a Democratic neo-con, you will better understand my position. I am actually criticizing liberal economics- specifically, Clinton's imprudent and rash push for free trade.
If you can stop looking for left, right, and centrist positions, and start studying what actually works as economic policy, Obama's economic proposals look very sound.
Have you read Obama's economic speech?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/09/us/politics/09transcript-obama.html?_r=2&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=1&adxnnlx=1213106819-X/hugR8oXKWwREjDKVmnhQ
"And for all of George Bush"s professed faith in free markets, the markets have hardly been free " not when the gates of Washington are thrown open to high-priced lobbyists who rig the rules of the road and riddle our tax code with special interest favors and corporate loopholes." posted 06/10/2008 at 10:13:18
NAFTA has been a huge mistake, and anyone who cares about quality of life for US citizens knows that we are deevolving into a third world economy due to NAFTA.
Both NAFTA and the WTO allow corporations to bypass environmental protection and safety laws.
Chapter 11 of NAFTA allows corporations or individuals to sue Mexico, Canada or the United States for compensation when actions taken by those governments (or by those for whom they are responsible at international law, such as provincial, state, or municipal governments) have adversely affected their investments.
For ex: Metalclad, an American corporation, was awarded US$15.6 million from Mexico after a Mexican municipality refused a construction permit for the hazardous waste landfill it intended to construct.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAFTA
The passage of NAFTA expanded opportunities for corporations to produce cheaply in Mexico on the backs of low paid workers and an unprotected environment while selling dearly in the affluent markets of the United States.
http://davidkorten.com/globalizing-civil-socity
No economist who I respect considers these policies 'centrist.' If Obama is to make good on any of his promises, he will have to put the interests of US citizens, human rights in all countries, and environmental justice ahead of corporate interests. Clinton sold us out, and is a very wealthy man as a result.
http://www.nancho.net/bigmed2001/bigread1.html posted 06/09/2008 at 21:29:49
Both NAFTA and the WTO allow corporations to bypass environmental protection and safety laws.
Chapter 11 of NAFTA allows corporations or individuals to sue Mexico, Canada or the United States for compensation when actions taken by those governments (or by those for whom they are responsible at international law, such as provincial, state, or municipal governments) have adversely affected their investments.
For ex: Metalclad, an American corporation, was awarded US$15.6 million from Mexico after a Mexican municipality refused a construction permit for the hazardous waste landfill it intended to construct.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAFTA
The passage of NAFTA expanded opportunities for corporations to produce cheaply in Mexico on the backs of low paid workers and an unprotected environment while selling dearly in the affluent markets of the United States.
http://davidkorten.com/globalizing-civil-socity
No economist who I respect considers these policies 'centrist.' If Obama is to make good on any of his promises, he will have to put the interests of US citizens, human rights in all countries, and environmental justice ahead of corporate interests. Clinton sold us out, and is a very wealthy man as a result.
http://www.nancho.net/bigmed2001/bigread1.html posted 06/09/2008 at 21:29:49
John McCain's First Wife Speaks Out
I'm usually pretty jaded and even I find this shocking.
Let's see... a man who had a controversial pastor......or a man who left his wife when she wasn't pretty enough anymore. Tough choice? posted 06/11/2008 at 10:26:47
Let's see... a man who had a controversial pastor......or a man who left his wife when she wasn't pretty enough anymore. Tough choice? posted 06/11/2008 at 10:26:47
Obama Speaks To Campaign Staff After Winning Nomination (VIDEO)
Fired up! Ready to go in NC.
I'd lovelovelovelove to turn this state blue! posted 06/09/2008 at 20:11:25
I'd lovelovelovelove to turn this state blue! posted 06/09/2008 at 20:11:25
Nothing Went Wrong
"If Chicago was calling for war - he would have voted for the war also. "
Obama gave his famous opposition speech in Oct 02 at a time when he was campaigning for the Senate. Obama put his political career on the line to oppose going to war in Iraq, and warned of "an occupation of undetermined length, with undetermined costs, and undetermined consequences." Obama has been a consistent, principled and vocal opponent of the war in Iraq. To oppose the war at a time when the entire country was in a fervor of patriotism, fed by what McClellan has called pro-war propaganda was a risky move.
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/iraq/
* In 2003 and 2004, he spoke out against the war on the campaign trail;
* In 2005, he called for a phased withdrawal of our troops;
* In 2006, he called for a timetable to remove our troops, a political solution within Iraq, and aggressive diplomacy with all of Iraq"s neighbors;
* In January 2007, he introduced legislation in the Senate to remove all of our combat troops from Iraq by March 2008.
* In September 2007, he laid out a detailed plan for how he will end the war as president. posted 06/10/2008 at 09:41:59
Obama gave his famous opposition speech in Oct 02 at a time when he was campaigning for the Senate. Obama put his political career on the line to oppose going to war in Iraq, and warned of "an occupation of undetermined length, with undetermined costs, and undetermined consequences." Obama has been a consistent, principled and vocal opponent of the war in Iraq. To oppose the war at a time when the entire country was in a fervor of patriotism, fed by what McClellan has called pro-war propaganda was a risky move.
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/iraq/
* In 2003 and 2004, he spoke out against the war on the campaign trail;
* In 2005, he called for a phased withdrawal of our troops;
* In 2006, he called for a timetable to remove our troops, a political solution within Iraq, and aggressive diplomacy with all of Iraq"s neighbors;
* In January 2007, he introduced legislation in the Senate to remove all of our combat troops from Iraq by March 2008.
* In September 2007, he laid out a detailed plan for how he will end the war as president. posted 06/10/2008 at 09:41:59
Initially I thought that Hillary came across as the more dynamic, charismatic candidate. She slipped in my estimation by showing herself to be intellectually disingenuous. Obama, on the other hand, stood the test of intellectual scrutiny. He didn't rely on spin, denial, and his ability to separate the distractions from the issues impressed me.
I turned against Hillary the night that she celebrated her "win" in Fl, after announcing publicly that the results would not count, signing agreements to that effect, and never once taking issue with the fact that Ickes, her top adviser, instigated the 100% sanctions against Fl and Mi.
I turned solidly for Obama after his race speech. I liked that he appealed to our reason as voters, and that he showed a confidence in the basic decency of people in an area- race relations- where decency has not often ruled the day.
Obama may have won many of his voters through charisma and charm but some of us still shine a harsh light of scrutiny on our choices. I voted for Bill C, and could see that his charm made him a winning candidate, but I never ever trusted that his words were more than a political speech. Obama is different. If you read about his life, what emerges is a man who is actually walking his talk. This rare quality isn't offered in a politician every decade. posted 06/09/2008 at 10:48:41
I turned against Hillary the night that she celebrated her "win" in Fl, after announcing publicly that the results would not count, signing agreements to that effect, and never once taking issue with the fact that Ickes, her top adviser, instigated the 100% sanctions against Fl and Mi.
I turned solidly for Obama after his race speech. I liked that he appealed to our reason as voters, and that he showed a confidence in the basic decency of people in an area- race relations- where decency has not often ruled the day.
Obama may have won many of his voters through charisma and charm but some of us still shine a harsh light of scrutiny on our choices. I voted for Bill C, and could see that his charm made him a winning candidate, but I never ever trusted that his words were more than a political speech. Obama is different. If you read about his life, what emerges is a man who is actually walking his talk. This rare quality isn't offered in a politician every decade. posted 06/09/2008 at 10:48:41
I'm Not a Cry-Baby, I'm Not
Awwww, just face it, Jeremy. You actually are just a cry baby. Everybody gets sucked in by someone who isn't who you thought they were sometime.
Your better angels probably deserted Ms. Clinton long before the campaign began. Maybe when she stopped truly fighting the insurance companies and became the largest recipient of their PAC money. Maybe when Bill took $800,000 for "speaking engagements" in Columbia, flying in a jet loaned to him by businessmen who could make billions if SOMEBODY just supported NAFTA. If you were jaded like me, maybe you'd think that people who pay $800,000 don't give a wife the option of disagreeing with her husband on NAFTA.
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20080410_the_ludlow_legacy_part_i_colombia/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/20/bill-clintons-use-of-mog_n_87548.html
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0308/9204.html
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/08/the_mccormick_place_convention.php posted 06/09/2008 at 11:12:01
Your better angels probably deserted Ms. Clinton long before the campaign began. Maybe when she stopped truly fighting the insurance companies and became the largest recipient of their PAC money. Maybe when Bill took $800,000 for "speaking engagements" in Columbia, flying in a jet loaned to him by businessmen who could make billions if SOMEBODY just supported NAFTA. If you were jaded like me, maybe you'd think that people who pay $800,000 don't give a wife the option of disagreeing with her husband on NAFTA.
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20080410_the_ludlow_legacy_part_i_colombia/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/20/bill-clintons-use-of-mog_n_87548.html
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0308/9204.html
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/08/the_mccormick_place_convention.php posted 06/09/2008 at 11:12:01
Hillary Loses Again
I'm getting hacked off by the hypocricy of those who want to be a spokesperson for all women or all feminists. The class, racial and generational divisions between women are oftentimes wider than what we have in common. The voices that have been truly drowned out in the frenzy of HRC support are those of black feminists for Obama, women like myself who see Barack's mother and wife as much better examples of feminists than Hillary, and young women who don't experience gender as an insurmountable barrier. We are the women who recognize the historic milestones in this primary race, but who still vote based on who best embodies our personal values, hopes and dreams.
The glass ceiling for women was equally cracked by women who seriously considered Hillary but chose someone else instead. We are not so afraid that there will never be another chance for a female president that we must vote for this one now or lose the chance forever. To imply that only voters for Hill advanced the cause of feminism is insulting, and also myopic.
You took Olberman and Matthews to task, implying that a female commentator would see it differently. So what about Rachel Maddox? She has painted a portrait of Hillary as fighting to the end in a scorched earth scenario. My point is that you don't have to see Hillary's campaign as some noble cause in order to be a feminist or a woman. I don't....ain't I a woman? posted 06/08/2008 at 15:37:21
The glass ceiling for women was equally cracked by women who seriously considered Hillary but chose someone else instead. We are not so afraid that there will never be another chance for a female president that we must vote for this one now or lose the chance forever. To imply that only voters for Hill advanced the cause of feminism is insulting, and also myopic.
You took Olberman and Matthews to task, implying that a female commentator would see it differently. So what about Rachel Maddox? She has painted a portrait of Hillary as fighting to the end in a scorched earth scenario. My point is that you don't have to see Hillary's campaign as some noble cause in order to be a feminist or a woman. I don't....ain't I a woman? posted 06/08/2008 at 15:37:21
Hillary Clinton Concession Speech: Suspends Campaign, Endorses Obama
BC made $109 million since leaving the white house. They won't be moving into trailers even if they have to pay their own debt. posted 06/07/2008 at 17:12:50
It was a solid concession speech, and gave me a new respect for C-n's oratory prowess. I give her a great deal of credit for (finally) putting the party, and the ideals we all share as Dems, ahead of her personal agenda.
Not convinced that she is a good VP choice, but I'd accept her if O-a makes that choice. She deserves a place in the new admin. I wouldn't have said that before today; she really did the right thing w/ this speech. posted 06/07/2008 at 14:52:50
Not convinced that she is a good VP choice, but I'd accept her if O-a makes that choice. She deserves a place in the new admin. I wouldn't have said that before today; she really did the right thing w/ this speech. posted 06/07/2008 at 14:52:50
This C-N spin lie has got to end. She "got more votes" only but counting MI solely for herself, and not using estimates for the caucus states that Obama won.
Every sane and reasonable popular vote count gives O-a a slight lead. You notice she didn't make this decietful claim in today's speech. posted 06/07/2008 at 14:45:45
Every sane and reasonable popular vote count gives O-a a slight lead. You notice she didn't make this decietful claim in today's speech. posted 06/07/2008 at 14:45:45
Obama's Weekend Off: Date With Wife, Hosting Sleepover For Eight Seven-Year Olds
I am becoming a fan of the Obama daughters. It will be a great blessing to us all to watch as they come of age in the White House. posted 06/06/2008 at 14:23:14
Angry Clinton Supporters Start Rallying For McCain
You may be onto something. I know a bitter HRC supporter who fits that description entirely...
What dumbfounds me is that her sycophants don't care about the issues and don't know anything except rumors about O. Their reality is divorced from politics in the real world. And what sickens me is that she and her campaign knowingly fed this fictional reality, hoping that uninformed and undereducated ppl would take the bait.
If you look at her website, you can see where the disinformation originates. It reminds me of the Rep use of "moral majority" ppl. No rationality, all distraction issues used as smokescreens. posted 06/07/2008 at 12:43:18
What dumbfounds me is that her sycophants don't care about the issues and don't know anything except rumors about O. Their reality is divorced from politics in the real world. And what sickens me is that she and her campaign knowingly fed this fictional reality, hoping that uninformed and undereducated ppl would take the bait.
If you look at her website, you can see where the disinformation originates. It reminds me of the Rep use of "moral majority" ppl. No rationality, all distraction issues used as smokescreens. posted 06/07/2008 at 12:43:18
Dreams From His Mother
. What haunted me most in the pages of Dreams From my Father was Ann's rare capacity for unconditionally love. I was a single mom when my daughter was two, and so I know that the pride that Ann gave her young son in his absentee father and African heritage required truly remarkable spiritual attainment. She must have had that ability that I've so often failed at to let go of resentments, forgive others their shortcomings, and honor them for their aspirations. Is there anything more essentially Christian, more universally at the heart of all true spiritual paths, than to love and to keep faith that the good and light in life will always prevail over the darkness? Ann's never failing push to transform society, her fearless ability to be at the pioneering forefront of cultural change, and her devotion to her children as embodiments of an emerging world without racism are inspirational.
Knowing about Barack's remarkable mom moves his message out of the box of clever political dialog into the possibility that we can create the world that Ann envisioned. It's so much bigger than the hope that a woman or a black man might someday be a US president. It is the belief that raising our kids with values, investing in their education, and encouraging their capacity to dream will lift us all up, and move us to see that true power is about our ability to transform society from the bottom up. posted 06/08/2008 at 10:58:35
Knowing about Barack's remarkable mom moves his message out of the box of clever political dialog into the possibility that we can create the world that Ann envisioned. It's so much bigger than the hope that a woman or a black man might someday be a US president. It is the belief that raising our kids with values, investing in their education, and encouraging their capacity to dream will lift us all up, and move us to see that true power is about our ability to transform society from the bottom up. posted 06/08/2008 at 10:58:35
Clinton-Backing House Members To "Demand" Hillary As VP
Wexler was brilliant at the RBC. He got Ickes to jump out of his chair in anger. posted 06/05/2008 at 14:43:00
I am very concerned that we cannot, and will not, unify without addressing the victim mentality generated by the Clinton campaign.
There are 2 realities here, two separate narratives. In one, Obama won the primary despite the Rovian tactics used by Clinton strategists. In the alternate Clinton universe, Obama stole the election in conspiracy with the media, by finally manipulating the Rules and Bylaws Committee, even though Clinton supporters were a majority of that committee.
"But I think the winning side should do the reaching out. They have to make sure they reach out to Clinton supporters to solidify the Democratic Party."-according to Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), a Clinton supporter.
Uh, no- according to me.... the losing side has to undo the damage they did to our party unity by falsely crying 'foul play', and blaming the refs. It's bad sportsmanship in team sports and really really lethal in party politics. posted 06/05/2008 at 11:31:13
There are 2 realities here, two separate narratives. In one, Obama won the primary despite the Rovian tactics used by Clinton strategists. In the alternate Clinton universe, Obama stole the election in conspiracy with the media, by finally manipulating the Rules and Bylaws Committee, even though Clinton supporters were a majority of that committee.
"But I think the winning side should do the reaching out. They have to make sure they reach out to Clinton supporters to solidify the Democratic Party."-according to Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), a Clinton supporter.
Uh, no- according to me.... the losing side has to undo the damage they did to our party unity by falsely crying 'foul play', and blaming the refs. It's bad sportsmanship in team sports and really really lethal in party politics. posted 06/05/2008 at 11:31:13
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It is sad that this is Savage's notion of what a father should say to a small child. It gives us a window into Savage's own bleak childhood, with a verbally abusive father. posted 07/22/2008 at 08:26:39