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Obama Makes $5 Million Olympics Ad Buy
Schumer: A 60-Seat Majority Is Possible
There was a reason for that drastic shift though... the Democrats passed Civil Rights legislation, the Republicans fought it. So the south flipped to the white male racist party. posted 07/23/2008 at 20:29:56
McCain Makes False Claims On Iraq Timeline (VIDEO)
CBS has apparently put up the full interview, not the broadcast one.
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=4284432n posted 07/22/2008 at 22:58:39
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=4284432n posted 07/22/2008 at 22:58:39
New Poll: McCain Leading In Ohio
Stop watching that moron Lou Dobbs. Dobbs even showed the clip where Obama said his plan did NOT give health care to illegals. Then he tried to make some bs convoluted rational to attack him. He had nothing but inuendo and bogus logic in his attack. Dobbs is just looking to rant and rave, he doesn't care about facts. posted 07/23/2008 at 22:33:23
Ohio has gotten rid of nearly all the diebold machines. We vote on paper ballots now filling in the little square. posted 07/22/2008 at 20:16:16
Rasmussen has regularly tilted Republican in many states. I'm not sure how he does his calling but state after state you can watch that he's leaning one way or the other consistantly against the other poll places. And generally it's always leaning more Republican. posted 07/22/2008 at 20:14:42
Something Strange is Happening at the Coldest, Driest Place on Earth
Something that isn't being considered in cars burning all that fuel (and power plants, etc)... the heat of combustion. We have hundreds of millions of small furnaces in every car, heating the air. We heat our homes, that heat bleeds out to the air. We burn billions of gallons of fuel, that is a ton of heat that is being pumped into the atmosphere. The earth can only shead heat at a certain rate, by adding that heat you also add to the warming. We've probably burned trillions of gallons of gas over the decades. That's a ton of heat.
Don't forget the billions of people that exist now that never did before. Humans emit heat, far more than the plants that used to occupy the land we take up now. Humans give off about 500 BTU/hr in body heat. There are a bit over 6.83 billion people. That's 3.4 Trillion BTU/hr.
That's the equivalent heat of a giant furnace burning 325 trillion gallons of propane per year. Or 620,000 gallons of propane per SECOND. posted 07/17/2008 at 22:40:36
Don't forget the billions of people that exist now that never did before. Humans emit heat, far more than the plants that used to occupy the land we take up now. Humans give off about 500 BTU/hr in body heat. There are a bit over 6.83 billion people. That's 3.4 Trillion BTU/hr.
That's the equivalent heat of a giant furnace burning 325 trillion gallons of propane per year. Or 620,000 gallons of propane per SECOND. posted 07/17/2008 at 22:40:36
CO2 trapping heat is a global issue, not a local phenomenon. The reason desert nights are so cold is that locally there is almost no humidity in the air to retain the heat as well as in other areas of the world. Dry air is a great insulator, that's why double paned windows are so efficient. While that may sound backwards that being a good insulator leads to cold nights, it makes sense if you think about it.
Being a good insulator the dry air insulates the ground. The heat remains in the ground. Where as in an area like coastal regions of Florida with humid air, the water in the air soaks up that heat from the ground making for horribly muggy and warm nights. posted 07/17/2008 at 22:24:02
Being a good insulator the dry air insulates the ground. The heat remains in the ground. Where as in an area like coastal regions of Florida with humid air, the water in the air soaks up that heat from the ground making for horribly muggy and warm nights. posted 07/17/2008 at 22:24:02
Obama Lead In Newsweek Poll Drops From 15 To 3
Everyone makes a big deal out of these national polls when they mean absolutely nothing. They are measuring basically a "popular vote" when we don't elect on a popular vote. It's the state polls that matter.
JFK beat Nixon 303 to 219 with just a 0.2% lead in popular vote.
Carter beat Ford 297 to 240, with a 2% lead.
Reagan beat Carter 489 to 49 in the EC, but it was just over a 9% popular vote lead.
Bush beat Dukakis 426 to 111, with a bit under 8% popular vote total.
Clinton beat Dole 379 to 159, with just over 8% lead.
Al Gore beat GWB by 543,895 votes, about 0.5%, but lost 271 to 266.
The national popular vote, or polls which measure that, mean little. You can have a blow out in EC vote with a small popular lead difference, you can even win the popular vote and lose the EC.
State polls matter. And this site seems to be the best for showing state polls in an EC graph of the country: http://www.electoral-vote.com/ posted 07/13/2008 at 16:20:08
JFK beat Nixon 303 to 219 with just a 0.2% lead in popular vote.
Carter beat Ford 297 to 240, with a 2% lead.
Reagan beat Carter 489 to 49 in the EC, but it was just over a 9% popular vote lead.
Bush beat Dukakis 426 to 111, with a bit under 8% popular vote total.
Clinton beat Dole 379 to 159, with just over 8% lead.
Al Gore beat GWB by 543,895 votes, about 0.5%, but lost 271 to 266.
The national popular vote, or polls which measure that, mean little. You can have a blow out in EC vote with a small popular lead difference, you can even win the popular vote and lose the EC.
State polls matter. And this site seems to be the best for showing state polls in an EC graph of the country: http://www.electoral-vote.com/ posted 07/13/2008 at 16:20:08
Sticking A Wrench In The Gearbox
You are a fool if you think Clinton would stand a chance if she some how managed to get the nomination. The backlash would crush her. For one thing she'd has dismantled her campaign infrastructure, she has no money, and she'd not be getting the support of Obama people in the way of aids, donors, or voters. She can't even raise enough to pay her debt now, how the hell do you think she'll be able to mount a full scale campaign at the very last second? The media would destroy her running constant stories how she stole the nomination. You puma idiots like to bark about how she has "18 million votes", and how you better be heard or you'll ruin it... well Obama had just as many. If you think she would stand a chance you are completely brain dead. posted 07/13/2008 at 16:28:11
Clinton: Why I Voted No On FISA
Blah blah blah... she's never voted anything other than how the current political winds blew. posted 07/09/2008 at 17:20:36
John McCain Thinks Social Security Is A "Disgrace"
While I agree with your overall point this really irked me:
"There are a lot of folks close to retirement that have seen their 401(k) accounts erode so much that they must continue working longer than planned."
If they are that close to retirement then they shouldn't have had their money in stocks or mutual funds. Anyone within a decade of wanting to retire should be seriously shifting their money into more stable investments. posted 07/09/2008 at 17:26:31
"There are a lot of folks close to retirement that have seen their 401(k) accounts erode so much that they must continue working longer than planned."
If they are that close to retirement then they shouldn't have had their money in stocks or mutual funds. Anyone within a decade of wanting to retire should be seriously shifting their money into more stable investments. posted 07/09/2008 at 17:26:31
Senate Passes FISA Bill, Gives Telecoms Immunity
Civil only. Basically the only immunity being given is to keep the telcoms from being hammered with rediculous lawsuits so that a few groups and lawyers can siphon tons of money from them. Which in the end will just cause everyones' rates to go higher. Everyone is getting so worked up about it, when it's going to keep you from having to pay more. Do you really think if Verizon and others got hit for billions in lawsuits you wouldn't see that tacked on to your bill?
Nothing is stopping them from being tried for the felonies they or Bushco committed. posted 07/09/2008 at 17:18:23
Nothing is stopping them from being tried for the felonies they or Bushco committed. posted 07/09/2008 at 17:18:23
Surveillance Vote Delayed
I agree. I can't believe some people are so naive and foolish that they can't see how he's managed to take a Repub talking point againts him ("weak on terror") off the table, and it didn't cost anything. Well other than a few netroot loons that put 2 and 2 together. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:20:50
meant "can't put 2 and 2 together"... posted 06/26/2008 at 15:20:36
Oh give me a break. It doesn't take many brain cells to realize this was all a power play to allow Obama to take an issue the Repubs would use against him ("he's soft on terror! he voted against allowing us to monitor terrorists!") off the table without having to give up anything. Well other than a few people that can't see the forest through the trees. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:19:25
Supreme Court Strikes Down 'Millionaire's Amendment'
Completely untrue, he did NOT outspend her 4 to 1. He might have in some states, but they both raised similar amounts of money, her a bit less, but when you add on her debt she spent almost as much as he did.
Through 05/31/2008:
BO spent: $251,212,583
HC spent: $207,558,904
Toss in her $30+ million debt and she's nearly even with him. Within 10%. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:28:14
Through 05/31/2008:
BO spent: $251,212,583
HC spent: $207,558,904
Toss in her $30+ million debt and she's nearly even with him. Within 10%. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:28:14
Hagel Praises North Korea Deal, Suggests Placing Diplomatic Post In Iran
Or Sec of Veterens Affairs. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:37:12
Biden will be SoS if not VP.
I expect to see Hagel as Sec of Defense. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:36:23
I expect to see Hagel as Sec of Defense. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:36:23
McCain Most Absent Senator, Misses Majority Of Votes
Wow, you guys are getting really sad lately. That article is from APRIL!
You could have at least taken the time to look up CURRENT information, not some story from TWO MONTHS AGO. posted 06/25/2008 at 15:39:12
You could have at least taken the time to look up CURRENT information, not some story from TWO MONTHS AGO. posted 06/25/2008 at 15:39:12
Supreme Court Slashes Exxon Valdez Punitive Damages
"haven't received a dime of emotional-distress damages"
I'm so sick of this. Emotional distress is the most abusive use of the system.
And I hope they adjust the $500 million for inflation, because it would be probably close to $1 billion now. posted 06/25/2008 at 13:46:28
I'm so sick of this. Emotional distress is the most abusive use of the system.
And I hope they adjust the $500 million for inflation, because it would be probably close to $1 billion now. posted 06/25/2008 at 13:46:28
Obama Downplays Scarlett Johansson Emails
This is rediculous. Another media made issue.
The media played up the relationship to something higher than it was, so then when Obama stated the truth he's seen as dissing on her? What a joke. posted 06/25/2008 at 12:17:07
The media played up the relationship to something higher than it was, so then when Obama stated the truth he's seen as dissing on her? What a joke. posted 06/25/2008 at 12:17:07
MSNBC's Todd Notes Wide Democratic 'Enthusiasm' Advantage, But Warns Of Comeback Potential
Count me as one that would love to see Chuck Todd take over MTP after the election cycle ends. I think he'd be great. The fact that Tim Russert thought this guy had a ton of potential is more than enough for me as far as qualifications. posted 06/25/2008 at 12:14:38
Maria Sharapova's See-Through Top And Other Wimbledon Fashion Firsts (PHOTOS)
Just different tastes is all. posted 06/25/2008 at 13:06:30
Obama Making Private Calls To Hillary's Top Fundraisers -- And Getting Criticism Back
Then let them figure out how to pay her own damn debt then. posted 06/25/2008 at 12:18:57
McCain: World War III Would Justify Draft
It would probably result in them taking college more seriously as well. Far too many go straight from highschool living at home to being on their own at college. They don't take classes seriously and are there just to party. Usually they don't straighten up till too late. I've always said I'll never expect my kids to go immediately to college and they should work for a year or two after HS to realize what the real world is like. Then they'll take college more seriously and realize how important it is. posted 06/25/2008 at 13:37:52
If there was another world war you wouldn't need to worry about a draft... it's not going to be a conventional fight like the two others. posted 06/25/2008 at 12:06:53
Obama Asks Donors To Help Clinton With Campaign Debt
Because the rich supporters he was talking to, already have given the maximum of $2300 to him, and her's have given the max to her. They can't give any more to their candidate. But he can ask his original rich supporters to donate $2300 to her, and in turn her original rich supporters donate $2300 to him. In the end the result is the same, but her donors can't directly donate another $2300 to her. posted 06/25/2008 at 09:50:10
Obama Leads McCain By 15 Points In Another Poll
MSNBC needs to steal Cafferty away and give him a show in the 5pm-9pm line up. Put him on at 5pm, and have Hardball go live at 7pm instead of a repeat. posted 06/25/2008 at 08:35:00
Dr. Dobson Has Just Handed Obama Victory
That's the thing that most people don't see....
Those "pro-life" advocates and politicians did not WANT to end abortion. It was their entire play into keeping power. That is why those that were so hard core "pro-life" were also so rabidly for "abstinence only" and against any form of contraception. They didn't WANT abortions to go away. If abortions became an extremely rare occurance, due mostly to medical reasons, and not due to lack of contraception and other issues, then they'd have nothing to use to retain their power.
It's the entire problem with the Republican brand. People are finally seeing through them. It's never been about serving the public. They are against better education because they want to keep Americans ignorant, they are easier to control. They don't want universal healthcare, not because of some "big government" issue like they say, but because they don't want to have their corporate buddies pay for it. They'd rather let "market forces" deal with healthcare, which means the rich get the best coverage, and the poor get nothing.
They wrap themselves in the flag and bludgeon anyone that questions them as being unpatriotic. They do that to keep people from questioning their motives. They've gotten it to where conventional "wisdom" is that they are the patriotic ones and dems are not, that to question the Repubs is unpatriotic.
It's smoke and mirrors. But it's crumbling down finally, partly due to the internet, 24/7 cable news, and places like HuffPo. posted 06/25/2008 at 07:32:58
Those "pro-life" advocates and politicians did not WANT to end abortion. It was their entire play into keeping power. That is why those that were so hard core "pro-life" were also so rabidly for "abstinence only" and against any form of contraception. They didn't WANT abortions to go away. If abortions became an extremely rare occurance, due mostly to medical reasons, and not due to lack of contraception and other issues, then they'd have nothing to use to retain their power.
It's the entire problem with the Republican brand. People are finally seeing through them. It's never been about serving the public. They are against better education because they want to keep Americans ignorant, they are easier to control. They don't want universal healthcare, not because of some "big government" issue like they say, but because they don't want to have their corporate buddies pay for it. They'd rather let "market forces" deal with healthcare, which means the rich get the best coverage, and the poor get nothing.
They wrap themselves in the flag and bludgeon anyone that questions them as being unpatriotic. They do that to keep people from questioning their motives. They've gotten it to where conventional "wisdom" is that they are the patriotic ones and dems are not, that to question the Repubs is unpatriotic.
It's smoke and mirrors. But it's crumbling down finally, partly due to the internet, 24/7 cable news, and places like HuffPo. posted 06/25/2008 at 07:32:58
More Than $1 Billion Donated So Far To Presidential Candidates
If that were true then Romney would be the Republican nominee, or anyone else besides McCain. posted 06/25/2008 at 09:05:21
Waste?!?
I'm sure the people that work in the numerous industries that have earned money from the campaign efforts don't feel it was a waste. I bet that guy that runs the printing press for all those mailers, banners, posters, and signs didn't think his salary was a waste. I bet that woman who's small catering outfit served food at an event didn't think her income was a sate. Or that guy that did stage set up at some townhall, or the guy working a phone bank doing polls for a campaign, or the guy renting out office space to a campaign, or the thousands of other people who's income was benefitted by that money.
None of it was "wasted". It is being spent in the US, for US products, on US workers. The money didn't evaporate. It went to pay the salaries of thousands of US workers. posted 06/25/2008 at 08:59:15
I'm sure the people that work in the numerous industries that have earned money from the campaign efforts don't feel it was a waste. I bet that guy that runs the printing press for all those mailers, banners, posters, and signs didn't think his salary was a waste. I bet that woman who's small catering outfit served food at an event didn't think her income was a sate. Or that guy that did stage set up at some townhall, or the guy working a phone bank doing polls for a campaign, or the guy renting out office space to a campaign, or the thousands of other people who's income was benefitted by that money.
None of it was "wasted". It is being spent in the US, for US products, on US workers. The money didn't evaporate. It went to pay the salaries of thousands of US workers. posted 06/25/2008 at 08:59:15
Your memory is faulty or you were taught poorly. The original distribution of power went to people of wealth. You had to be a white male owning a certain amount of land to be eligible to vote. Over half the white men in the country were originally not eligible to vote. Nor were free blacks, woman, or even those that were not Protestant.
"I'll be the first to say wealthy people don't need to apologize for their wealth, but wasn't that sorta the purpose of the Revolutionary War and emancipating from England?"
Uh... no. Not even close. posted 06/25/2008 at 08:53:31
"I'll be the first to say wealthy people don't need to apologize for their wealth, but wasn't that sorta the purpose of the Revolutionary War and emancipating from England?"
Uh... no. Not even close. posted 06/25/2008 at 08:53:31
NRCC Head: Obama Is "Nixonian To The Core"
Whaaaaa whaaaaaa!
Boy they sure are whining and crying a lot now that they don't have the huge money advantage anymore aren't they? posted 06/24/2008 at 14:41:34
Boy they sure are whining and crying a lot now that they don't have the huge money advantage anymore aren't they? posted 06/24/2008 at 14:41:34
Obama Campaign Slams Charlie Black, McCain's Chief Advisor, For Terror Attack Remarks
Of course it was intentional. Just as I'm sure they'll release another tape or pull off another attack in October. posted 06/24/2008 at 15:06:32
Justice Department Looked For Liberal "Buzz Words" On Resumes
The Justice Dept needs to be separated from the Executive branch. The Attorney General needs to become an elected position, with a 4 year term, elected mid term of the President. Keep them accountable to the people and not just some puppet of a corrupt President. posted 06/24/2008 at 14:50:03
Obama Aides Won't Call For Charlie Black's Firing
They'd be crazy to call for his firing. So far he's given McCain horrible advice, he's deeply mired in scandals, and he's seriously gaffe prone. Why would you ever want him fired? He's a gift that keeps on giving. posted 06/24/2008 at 11:10:02
Buffett Serves Obama $28,500 Plate Fundraising Dinner
$28,500 to the DNC, that's the maximum that can be donated to a political party. posted 06/24/2008 at 12:24:49
Getting $28,500 or not from Warren Buffet makes no difference, only a fool would not take advice from someone like Buffet. posted 06/24/2008 at 11:08:37
Obama's Edge in Jeopardy: RNC Has $50 Million Cash Advantage
No....
More like Republicans are being funded by all the corporations and military contractors that have been gutting the country for the last 7 years thanks to the GOP. posted 06/23/2008 at 14:31:57
More like Republicans are being funded by all the corporations and military contractors that have been gutting the country for the last 7 years thanks to the GOP. posted 06/23/2008 at 14:31:57
McCain Adviser: Another Attack on U.S. Would Be "Big Advantage" For McCain
We could never get so lucky.... posted 06/23/2008 at 15:46:26
Not like they haven't already done it once before... posted 06/23/2008 at 15:43:37
The Case for Hillary Clinton
"Barack Obama can win in November with or without Hillary Clinton. That's not really the issue."
No... that is the issue. Winning by 1% or 20% doesn't make a difference, he'd still be President.
Polls show adding Clinton would NOT change his turn out... just as many are more likely to vote for him as less likely. But it WOULD increase McCain's turn out.
She'd make governing nearly impossible with her constant need to be in charge. She'd undercut him every step of the way.
It won't matter anyway, no matter how hard people like you keep pushing it... she's not going to be VP. posted 06/23/2008 at 12:01:23
No... that is the issue. Winning by 1% or 20% doesn't make a difference, he'd still be President.
Polls show adding Clinton would NOT change his turn out... just as many are more likely to vote for him as less likely. But it WOULD increase McCain's turn out.
She'd make governing nearly impossible with her constant need to be in charge. She'd undercut him every step of the way.
It won't matter anyway, no matter how hard people like you keep pushing it... she's not going to be VP. posted 06/23/2008 at 12:01:23
Sen. Lindsey Graham Flacks McCain, Offers Hysterical Histrionics On Meet The Press
It didn't take a rocket scientist to see that a meeting would be pointless. John McCain is hurting for money, he has no option but to take the public financing. He's also made it clear he has no desire to stop the 527's. He's made it very clear he intends to use this to score political points.
There was zero point to the meeting because nothing would be accomplished other than McCain trying to handicap Obama, by limiting his money and then swiftboating him, or playing this "broke his word" line.
A meeting was pointless. John McCain had zero intent of playing a high road race. posted 06/23/2008 at 08:55:45
There was zero point to the meeting because nothing would be accomplished other than McCain trying to handicap Obama, by limiting his money and then swiftboating him, or playing this "broke his word" line.
A meeting was pointless. John McCain had zero intent of playing a high road race. posted 06/23/2008 at 08:55:45
Tom Brokaw To Host Meet The Press Through The 2008 Elections
That wouldn't be why they don't choose Rachel. They wouldn't pick her because of her open bias towards the left. Tim Russert set the standard of keeping personal positions out of it, they wouldn't replace him with a partisan person like Rachel or Keith. posted 06/22/2008 at 17:34:43
Obama, Money, and a Campaign Finance Proposal
Ties? Of course there are "ties", the issue is the nature of the "ties".
From the article you reference:
"Ethanol industry executives and advocates have not made large donations to either candidate for president, an examination of campaign contribution records shows."
So lets not be insinuating anything here.... posted 06/23/2008 at 10:32:44
From the article you reference:
"Ethanol industry executives and advocates have not made large donations to either candidate for president, an examination of campaign contribution records shows."
So lets not be insinuating anything here.... posted 06/23/2008 at 10:32:44
Lets look at some real numbers, not your rediculous math on what is a "big donor" or not.
Contributions to Obama by Through 05/31/2008
$200 and Under: $135,684,173 (46.6%)
$200.01 - $499: $28,095,714 (9.6%)
$500 - $999: $24,202,573 (8.3%)
$1000 - $1999: $36,539,292 (12.5%)
$2000 and Over: $66,841,762 (22.9%)
Contributions to McCain Through 05/31/2008
$200 and Under: $32,332,812 (29.3%)
$200.01 - $499: $5,311,440 (4.8%)
$500 - $999: $9,367,921 (8.5%)
$1000 - $1999: $18,233,489 (16.5%)
$2000 and Over: $45,239,157 (40.9%)
"But it is just as true that [Obama] is raising more money from fat cat donations than any candidate in history."
Wrong. The only reason John McCain isn't raising "more" in fat cat donations is he's simply not raising as much overall. Trying to compare in total dollars is rediculous. Compare the percentages if you want to be fair, but despite your claim at the very beginning that was never your intention.
Donors giving $1000 or more:
35.4% of Obama's
57.4% of John McCain's
Now... who is the one that is really being funded by fat cats? That would be John McCain.
Donors giving $499 or less:
56.2% of Obama's
34.1% of McCain's
Oh.. .and Clinton?
52.6% of Clinton's donations came from people giving $1000 or more.
So please... drop this rediculous notion that Obama is being funded largely by "fat cats" more than any other candidate. posted 06/23/2008 at 09:37:07
Contributions to Obama by Through 05/31/2008
$200 and Under: $135,684,173 (46.6%)
$200.01 - $499: $28,095,714 (9.6%)
$500 - $999: $24,202,573 (8.3%)
$1000 - $1999: $36,539,292 (12.5%)
$2000 and Over: $66,841,762 (22.9%)
Contributions to McCain Through 05/31/2008
$200 and Under: $32,332,812 (29.3%)
$200.01 - $499: $5,311,440 (4.8%)
$500 - $999: $9,367,921 (8.5%)
$1000 - $1999: $18,233,489 (16.5%)
$2000 and Over: $45,239,157 (40.9%)
"But it is just as true that [Obama] is raising more money from fat cat donations than any candidate in history."
Wrong. The only reason John McCain isn't raising "more" in fat cat donations is he's simply not raising as much overall. Trying to compare in total dollars is rediculous. Compare the percentages if you want to be fair, but despite your claim at the very beginning that was never your intention.
Donors giving $1000 or more:
35.4% of Obama's
57.4% of John McCain's
Now... who is the one that is really being funded by fat cats? That would be John McCain.
Donors giving $499 or less:
56.2% of Obama's
34.1% of McCain's
Oh.. .and Clinton?
52.6% of Clinton's donations came from people giving $1000 or more.
So please... drop this rediculous notion that Obama is being funded largely by "fat cats" more than any other candidate. posted 06/23/2008 at 09:37:07
MoveOn To Close Its 527 In Response To Obama's Candidacy
Wow, brilliant! Except that there wasn't a spelling error, just an incorrect word used. Spell check would not have caught it. posted 06/20/2008 at 14:29:09
Obama Team Weighs Nunn, Edwards As Running Mates
The delusion is in your head.
1) Clinton did not win the popular vote.
2) The primary wins mean NOTHING for the general election, it was a lame Clinton argument that everyone saw through but her drones.
3) A VAST majority of those "18 million" are already supporting Obama.
4) The remainder are a small fraction of the amount that will vote in the general election, and are mostly in states that Obama is going to win anyway.
5) Polls have shown that Clinton adds NOTHING to the ticket. Just as many will vote AGAINST the ticket with her on it as would be more inclined to vote for it with her.
and finally...
She is NOT going to be VP. It is you that doesn't "get it". posted 06/20/2008 at 07:58:08
1) Clinton did not win the popular vote.
2) The primary wins mean NOTHING for the general election, it was a lame Clinton argument that everyone saw through but her drones.
3) A VAST majority of those "18 million" are already supporting Obama.
4) The remainder are a small fraction of the amount that will vote in the general election, and are mostly in states that Obama is going to win anyway.
5) Polls have shown that Clinton adds NOTHING to the ticket. Just as many will vote AGAINST the ticket with her on it as would be more inclined to vote for it with her.
and finally...
She is NOT going to be VP. It is you that doesn't "get it". posted 06/20/2008 at 07:58:08
Anne Kornblut, Washington Post Reporter, Banished To Pool House During Kennedy's Obama Fundraiser
Why should she get in free when others are paying $28500? ;) posted 06/19/2008 at 13:39:24
McCain: Build 45 Nuclear Reactors
That $2 billion he wants to spend could, and should, be spent on other alternatives. But McCain doesn't care about those, he's in the pockets of the traditional Energy lobby (oil, coal, gas, nuclear). posted 06/19/2008 at 12:26:42
Obama Could Win Vote, Lose Election
Watch Alaska as well. Obama was polling 8% down in May, now he's down 4%. With the massive amounts of repub scandals going on up there lately, and the higher dem population over the recent years... he could very well take Alaska. posted 06/19/2008 at 12:10:26
Why President Obama Could Lose Ohio & Florida
Most of Ohio counties, if not all by Nov, are now on paper ballots. posted 06/19/2008 at 11:50:54
Obama Opts Out Of Public Financing, Reformers Back Decision
We should assign them to fill the mandatory positions they forced others to take in Iraq. posted 06/19/2008 at 15:07:35
That would be an even more insane move than if he had taken the public financing.
Clinton will not be VP. Period. End of story. Get over it. posted 06/19/2008 at 12:01:03
Clinton will not be VP. Period. End of story. Get over it. posted 06/19/2008 at 12:01:03
The media will barely mention it. He's dropped this in at the perfect time. With all the back and forth over Oil drilling, the SCOTUS decision and the War on Terrorism, and the wives fighting each other, topics that are far more flashy to media types, they'll talk about those more. The Public Financing topic is boring, people don't care about it and the media knows it. They'll mention it and move on to the more flashy stuff that they know will hold peoples' attention. posted 06/19/2008 at 09:57:05
The difference is the Repub 527's are making sleezy slime commercials playing on race, insinuations, and lies. The MoveOn.org ad was slime free.... it was the one of the young mother saying John McCain couldn't count on her son for support in his warmongering.
Completely different. posted 06/19/2008 at 09:52:21
Completely different. posted 06/19/2008 at 09:52:21
McCain Using Clinton's Line Of Attacks Against Obama
She's not.... first the city she's going to is a high end tourist destination, second... the surgeries would have been done with or without her. She's there for a photo op and story, nothing more. posted 06/19/2008 at 12:06:27
General Who Probed Abu Ghraib: Bush Officials Committed 'War Crimes'
You can't pardon someone if they haven't been convicted yet.... all the reason to wait till after he's out. posted 06/19/2008 at 07:18:07
CNN's Jack Cafferty Rails At John McCain's Constant Flip-Flopping
The Cafferty File questions are answered at approx 4:55pm, 5:55pm, and 6:55pm EDT. He's also on the panel with 2 others answering questions from around 6:30pm to 7pm. posted 06/19/2008 at 09:16:39
CBS's Lara Logan Slams American Coverage Of Iraq War (VIDEO)
Yes, cause America would never oppress or enslave an entire race. America would never engage in genicide of an entire race for their land. America would never amass wealth and power off the backs of another race.
I guess you didn't pay attention much in History class. posted 06/21/2008 at 15:44:03
I guess you didn't pay attention much in History class. posted 06/21/2008 at 15:44:03
Jamie Lynn Spears Gives Birth
That's completely false. posted 06/20/2008 at 15:27:15
Michelle Obama On "The View": Fist Bumps All Around
I translated it as:
Michelle was so much better than Yoda's wife. Yoda's wife looked like a stiff rich woman. Go Michelle!
But who knows! ;) posted 06/18/2008 at 12:46:03
Michelle was so much better than Yoda's wife. Yoda's wife looked like a stiff rich woman. Go Michelle!
But who knows! ;) posted 06/18/2008 at 12:46:03
And she gets no trial date either! I mean, she wouldn't want to offer rights to terrorists would she? posted 06/18/2008 at 12:40:47
The US Must Do More for Burma
Or how about we start worrying about our own people and stop having to take care of everyone else?
Let countries like England, France, Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, Japan, etc that are well off financially at this point, take care of the rest of the world for a while. We still have tens of thousands homeless and stranded in New Orleans. The place is still a mess years later. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions devastated in Iowa and other states now. Huge portions of our crops are going to be wiped out. Billions of dollars in damages and repairs to homes, infrastructure, etc. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:59:43
Let countries like England, France, Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, Japan, etc that are well off financially at this point, take care of the rest of the world for a while. We still have tens of thousands homeless and stranded in New Orleans. The place is still a mess years later. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions devastated in Iowa and other states now. Huge portions of our crops are going to be wiped out. Billions of dollars in damages and repairs to homes, infrastructure, etc. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:59:43
Poll: Obama Sweeps McCain In Swing States For First Time
Most of the counties in Ohio are now using paper ballots. posted 06/18/2008 at 12:54:45
Ohio has changed over to paper ballots in most counties, especially the 3 major cities of Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:47:45
KY - BO 41%, McC 53% SurveyUSA (Jun 16)
2004: GWB 60%, JK 40%
TN - BO 31%, McC 58% Rasmussen (Apr 03) - Very old poll.
2004: GWB 57%, JK 43%
But these are probably the two worst states to use as your "bellweather".
West Virginia is more the one to watch for this particular group of states. TN and KY have a decent size AA population, WV doesn't. It will give you a more accurate sampling of this demographic of white appalachian voters.
WV - BO 37%, McC 45%, 18% Und Rasmussen (Jun 02 )
2004: GWB 56%, JK 43%
The Undecided are the ones to watch in the next few weeks/months. Not sure how much they'll poll WV though. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:35:50
2004: GWB 60%, JK 40%
TN - BO 31%, McC 58% Rasmussen (Apr 03) - Very old poll.
2004: GWB 57%, JK 43%
But these are probably the two worst states to use as your "bellweather".
West Virginia is more the one to watch for this particular group of states. TN and KY have a decent size AA population, WV doesn't. It will give you a more accurate sampling of this demographic of white appalachian voters.
WV - BO 37%, McC 45%, 18% Und Rasmussen (Jun 02 )
2004: GWB 56%, JK 43%
The Undecided are the ones to watch in the next few weeks/months. Not sure how much they'll poll WV though. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:35:50
Virginia BO-45%, McC- 44% Rasmussen (Jun 12)
North Carolina BO-43%, McC- 45% Rasmussen (Jun 10)
TN and KY are never going blue. They aren't even considered remotely "swing states". posted 06/18/2008 at 09:41:09
North Carolina BO-43%, McC- 45% Rasmussen (Jun 10)
TN and KY are never going blue. They aren't even considered remotely "swing states". posted 06/18/2008 at 09:41:09
Bush To Echo McCain's Plan To Drill In Oceans
1) It would take approx 700 new nuclear reactors to produce that much electric. Where do you intend to dispose of that much spent fuel and radioactive waste? How do you propose to secure nearly 800 nuclear reactors from attacks, natural disasters, or accidents? Where do you intend to put SEVEN HUNDRED nuclear reactors? Even if you started building today you'd have a hard time getting 700 built in 15 years.
More nuclear reactors are part of the solution, but entirely nuclear will never happen. And please spare me the entire "France is 80% nuclear" argument. France is slightly smaller than Texas in size. France has passenger rail travel that is used at rates 10x more than the US.
Your "solution" doesn't take into account other major uses of oil... diesel. Trucks, Airlines, Ships, and Railroads use significant amounts of diesel. Electric is simply not viable for these industries. Electric trucks would work for local delivery, but longer distance shipping would require some form of biofuel. Ships - cruise lines, cargo ships, etc will need a fuel, electric won't work. Same thing with Airlines.
I work in the Rail industry, while you *could* convert the rail industry to electric, it would cause trillions. There is currently about 150,000 miles of track in the US. To put overhead electric or third rails would cost as much to do as it took to put in the entire track system.
It's going to take a combination: nuclear, geothermal, wind, solar, biofuels, tidal, hydroelectric, posted 06/18/2008 at 08:31:55
More nuclear reactors are part of the solution, but entirely nuclear will never happen. And please spare me the entire "France is 80% nuclear" argument. France is slightly smaller than Texas in size. France has passenger rail travel that is used at rates 10x more than the US.
Your "solution" doesn't take into account other major uses of oil... diesel. Trucks, Airlines, Ships, and Railroads use significant amounts of diesel. Electric is simply not viable for these industries. Electric trucks would work for local delivery, but longer distance shipping would require some form of biofuel. Ships - cruise lines, cargo ships, etc will need a fuel, electric won't work. Same thing with Airlines.
I work in the Rail industry, while you *could* convert the rail industry to electric, it would cause trillions. There is currently about 150,000 miles of track in the US. To put overhead electric or third rails would cost as much to do as it took to put in the entire track system.
It's going to take a combination: nuclear, geothermal, wind, solar, biofuels, tidal, hydroelectric, posted 06/18/2008 at 08:31:55
DNC: Investigate McCain For Election Law Violations
No, what bothers us is your complete lack of knowledge on the subject at all, but your willingness to give an opinion on something you know nothing about.
1) Public financing dollars come from VOLUNTARY donations when a person fills out their taxes. It's that little box asking if you want to donate $3.
2) The issue isn't forcing him to take it. The issue is by accepting public financing you are limited to how much you can spend! THAT is the key issue. McCain is the one who proposed these changes. He agreed to take the public money, which then comes with a spending limit, because he was broke. But now that he's got lobbiest and pacs giving him money he wants to get rid of that spending limit. THAT is the issue. posted 06/17/2008 at 19:27:23
1) Public financing dollars come from VOLUNTARY donations when a person fills out their taxes. It's that little box asking if you want to donate $3.
2) The issue isn't forcing him to take it. The issue is by accepting public financing you are limited to how much you can spend! THAT is the key issue. McCain is the one who proposed these changes. He agreed to take the public money, which then comes with a spending limit, because he was broke. But now that he's got lobbiest and pacs giving him money he wants to get rid of that spending limit. THAT is the issue. posted 06/17/2008 at 19:27:23
McCain: Not So Straight On Energy
You really don't have a clue do you? Increased supply 10 years from now will NOT affect prices to lower now. You are a complete fool if you believe that. Also...shocker... hold on to your hat... there is *not* a supply problem currently. Despite what the whacko right wingers tell you, there is NOT a supply problem of oil. There isn't even a refining issue (they aren't at capacity). When Bush asked Saudi Arabia to increase production a few weeks ago they said "we aren't going to pump more just to store it in our ships". Translation: we can't even sell all that we have right now.
There is no supply problem. The price of oil is being driven entirely by a weak dollar and the market traders manipulating prices. It's not much difference than the tech stocks years ago, where traders raise the prices of those stocks to multiples more than their "worth" based on speculation. Eventually it crashed down... just as oil will at some point.
And the main problem with your argument of "well we'll have it in 10 years".... if we put our money into alternative fuels and energy now... we'd have THAT running full speed in 10 years. All you want to do is postpone the inevitable a decade further down the road. If the Repubs hadn't blocked the alternate energy ideas back in the 70's we'd not be stuck where we are now. posted 06/18/2008 at 09:22:25
There is no supply problem. The price of oil is being driven entirely by a weak dollar and the market traders manipulating prices. It's not much difference than the tech stocks years ago, where traders raise the prices of those stocks to multiples more than their "worth" based on speculation. Eventually it crashed down... just as oil will at some point.
And the main problem with your argument of "well we'll have it in 10 years".... if we put our money into alternative fuels and energy now... we'd have THAT running full speed in 10 years. All you want to do is postpone the inevitable a decade further down the road. If the Repubs hadn't blocked the alternate energy ideas back in the 70's we'd not be stuck where we are now. posted 06/18/2008 at 09:22:25
Texas GOP Pin Asks: "If Obama Is President, Will We Still Call It The White House?"
Chuck Hagel isn't running, he's giving up his senate seat he's so fed up with the Republicans. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:41:58
Isn't the standard GOP line against him: "You are of the company you keep?" posted 06/17/2008 at 13:56:50
Seizing the Time: The Role of Independent Groups in 2008
You can if you simply point out the truths that the MSM aren't reporting about McCain. There is zero need to slime McCain. His own flip flopping on positions and the positions he holds now is more than enough to defeat him. All they have to do is educate the public.
No slime needed. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:32:13
No slime needed. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:32:13
Learning from Missouri: Can Progressives Get a Fair Election?
The trick is to simply register as Republican, then you never get purged off the lists. Then you can vote democratic down the ballot without problem. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:55:30
Patti Solis Doyle, Former Clinton Campaign Manager, Hired By Obama Camp
No offense, but maybe take a tiny bit of time to actually research something before you form an opinion based on no facts and wild guesses.
Matt Rodriguez
In 2006 Rodriguez ran Kevin de León's successful campaign for Assembly in California's 45th District (Los Angeles). District director for Rep. Marty Meehan in Lowell, Mass. Campaign manager for Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT)'s 2004 re-election campaign. Deputy political director on Dick Gephardt's campaign for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination and previously at Gephardt's leadership PAC, the Effective Government Committee. A year as a volunteer teacher in Roxbury, Mass. Ran the 2nd CD for Sen. Bill Bradley's 2000 NH primary campaign. Volunteer teacher with the Jesuit Corps in Roxbury, Mass. for three years. Graduate of Holy Cross University with a degree in Spanish.
Maybe because the guy has qualifications? Maybe because he's run a successful campaign in California? Maybe because he speaks fluent spanish?
Relax... breathe. posted 06/16/2008 at 14:25:32
Matt Rodriguez
In 2006 Rodriguez ran Kevin de León's successful campaign for Assembly in California's 45th District (Los Angeles). District director for Rep. Marty Meehan in Lowell, Mass. Campaign manager for Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT)'s 2004 re-election campaign. Deputy political director on Dick Gephardt's campaign for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination and previously at Gephardt's leadership PAC, the Effective Government Committee. A year as a volunteer teacher in Roxbury, Mass. Ran the 2nd CD for Sen. Bill Bradley's 2000 NH primary campaign. Volunteer teacher with the Jesuit Corps in Roxbury, Mass. for three years. Graduate of Holy Cross University with a degree in Spanish.
Maybe because the guy has qualifications? Maybe because he's run a successful campaign in California? Maybe because he speaks fluent spanish?
Relax... breathe. posted 06/16/2008 at 14:25:32
During the election... apparently not.
But those positions aren't guaranteed to be in place when elected. I'm sure the VP will get to choose his/her team once elected. posted 06/16/2008 at 14:17:50
But those positions aren't guaranteed to be in place when elected. I'm sure the VP will get to choose his/her team once elected. posted 06/16/2008 at 14:17:50
Zogby Says Political Junkies Should "Take A Deep Breath" On Polls
Yeah, that map is a joke.
http://www.electoral-vote.com/
Seems far more accurate there. posted 06/16/2008 at 15:01:39
http://www.electoral-vote.com/
Seems far more accurate there. posted 06/16/2008 at 15:01:39
Honda's Zero-Emission Car Unveiled: FCX Clarity
There are many ways of getting hydrogen without using hydrogen cracking of petroleum. With a more widespread demand for hydrogen they'll become more economically viable and commonplace.
There are even algaes that will release hydrogen instead of oxygen during the photosynthesis process with a slight change in nutrients. This is already being done in a few European countries to produce hydrogen.
Another method would be nuclear. Nuclear reactors would create electric for use during the day during peak demand times, and at night during low demand they'd switch over to hydrogen production using high temperature electrolysis.
Finally, there are also plans for personal hydrogen pumps. These units would be installed in a persons home, and would draw power for the electrolysis by solar panels, the power grid, or a combination of both. posted 06/16/2008 at 12:44:43
There are even algaes that will release hydrogen instead of oxygen during the photosynthesis process with a slight change in nutrients. This is already being done in a few European countries to produce hydrogen.
Another method would be nuclear. Nuclear reactors would create electric for use during the day during peak demand times, and at night during low demand they'd switch over to hydrogen production using high temperature electrolysis.
Finally, there are also plans for personal hydrogen pumps. These units would be installed in a persons home, and would draw power for the electrolysis by solar panels, the power grid, or a combination of both. posted 06/16/2008 at 12:44:43
Right Wing Outraged: McCain Brags Of Supporting Clinton's Supreme Court Nominees
McCain will be a no term president. posted 06/16/2008 at 13:20:39
Quiet Speculation Begins About Who Will Replace Russert
I'd have to agree. David Gregory has the experience dealing with all the politicians all the way up to the President. He's never been one to not go after someone with a question. And I honestly can't tell who he favors, it feels like he favors McCain slightly and has a bit of dislike for Obama, but its not really clear.
I think Chuck Todd would be great for taking on the MSNBC, Today, and Nightly duties, but I'm not sure on Bureau Chief. He's only been at MSNBC for 15 months or so.
I have a feeling they'll split it into 3 positions. With a more managerial role for the Bureau Chief, someone like Brokaw that has the experience but would play a more behind the scenes roll coordinating the stories, with the occasional appearance on voting nights or big stories. posted 06/16/2008 at 10:19:04
I think Chuck Todd would be great for taking on the MSNBC, Today, and Nightly duties, but I'm not sure on Bureau Chief. He's only been at MSNBC for 15 months or so.
I have a feeling they'll split it into 3 positions. With a more managerial role for the Bureau Chief, someone like Brokaw that has the experience but would play a more behind the scenes roll coordinating the stories, with the occasional appearance on voting nights or big stories. posted 06/16/2008 at 10:19:04
Obama's Father's Day Speech Urges Black Fathers To Be More Engaged In Raising Their Children
Your argument is flawed. Because the actions of girls in these "relationships", good or bad, in no way abdicates the boys from their responsibilities to that child. A welfare system, good or bad, in no way abdicates the boys from their responsibilities to that child. The fact that girls give birth to the child and not the boys, in no way abdicates the boys from their responsibilities to that child.
It's called personal responsibility. They are both, boy and girl, women and men, responsible for that child. The intentions of the girl, state, or federal government in no way abdicates the boys from their responsibilities to that child.
The problem with your argument is that you excuse those boys from any responsibility towards that child. The problem with your argument is that no where did you ever support your pathetic attempt to smear him with the "misogynist" label. Where did he ever say anything that was misogynistic? Do you even understand the word? It means hatred of women. This speech was far from anything close to showing hatred for women.
And despite what you may think, not all single mothers are black teenagers living on welfare. And not all deadbeat fathers are black teenage boys who were duped into giving some teen girl a baby so she could get a check. posted 06/16/2008 at 07:51:15
It's called personal responsibility. They are both, boy and girl, women and men, responsible for that child. The intentions of the girl, state, or federal government in no way abdicates the boys from their responsibilities to that child.
The problem with your argument is that you excuse those boys from any responsibility towards that child. The problem with your argument is that no where did you ever support your pathetic attempt to smear him with the "misogynist" label. Where did he ever say anything that was misogynistic? Do you even understand the word? It means hatred of women. This speech was far from anything close to showing hatred for women.
And despite what you may think, not all single mothers are black teenagers living on welfare. And not all deadbeat fathers are black teenage boys who were duped into giving some teen girl a baby so she could get a check. posted 06/16/2008 at 07:51:15
Gingrich Rails At Supreme Court, Obama: 'This Could Cost Us A City'
They already staged one, I won't be shocked when they stage another right before the election so that they can retain power and expand those powers even more. posted 06/16/2008 at 07:59:19
Cutting Through The Fog
Why? Because we have a crushing national debt of $9 Trillion.
I don't know how you live your personal life but spending what you don't have only lasts for so long. Sorry, but you need to pay up at some point. posted 06/16/2008 at 14:37:50
I don't know how you live your personal life but spending what you don't have only lasts for so long. Sorry, but you need to pay up at some point. posted 06/16/2008 at 14:37:50
New Yorker: Is Keith Olbermann Changing TV News?
Like him or not.... if the rest of the MSM had the stones to challenge the government it might not have gotten so corrupt. posted 06/15/2008 at 13:46:59
John McCain Denies Social Security Comments
No. He's flipped on that too. You can go on YouTube and find videos where he was pushing to pull our troops out of other places as fast as possible. posted 06/13/2008 at 10:50:11
Keith Olbermann Blasts John McCain In Special Comment
Great work Keith!
We need more people like him willing to speak the truth, even if it's controversial to some. Surprisingly, we used to have someone that did that here in Cincinnati... Jerry Springer. Don't laugh, but when he was an anchor for the local NBC station he regularly had closing comments that provoked thought and discussion. Never quite like Keith's, but still made you think. But then he got the deal to go to Chicago and have his own show and he went down hill. posted 06/13/2008 at 11:18:59
We need more people like him willing to speak the truth, even if it's controversial to some. Surprisingly, we used to have someone that did that here in Cincinnati... Jerry Springer. Don't laugh, but when he was an anchor for the local NBC station he regularly had closing comments that provoked thought and discussion. Never quite like Keith's, but still made you think. But then he got the deal to go to Chicago and have his own show and he went down hill. posted 06/13/2008 at 11:18:59
Obama Dispatching 3,600 Organizing Fellows
"More than 10,000 people applied, said Obama strategist Jon Carson."
10,000 people... willing to give up 6 weeks for this campaign. Closing in on 2 million people willing to donate money. Last I saw, over a million people helping to register new voters. And it's only June....
I seriously will not be surprised to see a 400 EV blow out. posted 06/13/2008 at 11:04:32
10,000 people... willing to give up 6 weeks for this campaign. Closing in on 2 million people willing to donate money. Last I saw, over a million people helping to register new voters. And it's only June....
I seriously will not be surprised to see a 400 EV blow out. posted 06/13/2008 at 11:04:32
"Highest-Output, Lowest-Cost" Solar Thermal Power System Proposed For California
Because those currently in power are in the pockets of the Oil companies. posted 06/13/2008 at 12:25:57
Non-Partisan Tax Center: McCain Plan Aids Wealthy
You know why they call it "trickle down economics" right?
That's because what it amounts to is the rich standing on top pissing on everyone below them. posted 06/13/2008 at 07:21:40
That's because what it amounts to is the rich standing on top pissing on everyone below them. posted 06/13/2008 at 07:21:40
From what I understand it would taper down to being a wash at $150k. So if you are at $120k... probably save around $800? I'm not sure on the exact details in dollar per income level. But from what I have read, around $150K you'll pay the same under his plan as you have been. It's those that are $200k and up that will start to pay a lot more. posted 06/12/2008 at 14:37:56
Still doesn't change facts.
If McCain wants to cut taxes... fine. Cut spending. And not this whining about earmarks. That's a tiny drop in the bucket.
Lets start cutting spending on all these contractors. Conservatives whine about wanting smaller government, when all they really want is for their private companies to do the work instead. How many hundreds of billions are going to Haliburton, KBR, Blackwater, and the hundreds of contract companies doing work for the state dept, pentagon, etc.
McLame wants to cut taxes... fine. Cut the spending to Haliburton, KBR, Blackwater, etc. FIRST. Then you can take all that money saved and use it for tax cuts... or paying down the $9 trillion in debt this country owes. posted 06/12/2008 at 14:20:48
If McCain wants to cut taxes... fine. Cut spending. And not this whining about earmarks. That's a tiny drop in the bucket.
Lets start cutting spending on all these contractors. Conservatives whine about wanting smaller government, when all they really want is for their private companies to do the work instead. How many hundreds of billions are going to Haliburton, KBR, Blackwater, and the hundreds of contract companies doing work for the state dept, pentagon, etc.
McLame wants to cut taxes... fine. Cut the spending to Haliburton, KBR, Blackwater, etc. FIRST. Then you can take all that money saved and use it for tax cuts... or paying down the $9 trillion in debt this country owes. posted 06/12/2008 at 14:20:48
Doesn't change the facts that Reaganomics has ballooned the national debt so that they could benefit the rich. Before Reagan took office the national debt had slowly decreased from a high during WWII (based on %GDP). During the 12 years of Reagan/Bush the national debt grew dramatically, from $930.2 Billion in 1980 to ~$3.5 Trillion in 1992 (26% GDP to ~50% GDP)
During the Clinton era the debt dropped down to 35% GDP, and had a budget surplus to pay it down more each year.
GWB... blew it all... and has us hitting $9 Trillion in debt, about 39% GDP. This isn't counting the est. $3 Trillion in bills we'll have to pay to care for the returning soldiers and replacement of equipment.
McCain would make it even worse, in a Reagan style tax cut for the rich, driving the debt to insane levels. posted 06/12/2008 at 14:16:24
During the Clinton era the debt dropped down to 35% GDP, and had a budget surplus to pay it down more each year.
GWB... blew it all... and has us hitting $9 Trillion in debt, about 39% GDP. This isn't counting the est. $3 Trillion in bills we'll have to pay to care for the returning soldiers and replacement of equipment.
McCain would make it even worse, in a Reagan style tax cut for the rich, driving the debt to insane levels. posted 06/12/2008 at 14:16:24
Katie Couric Is Rubber And Keith Olbermann Is Glue
Have you even paid much attention in the last few months? He HAS had to confront the racist equivalent, and more. So did his supporters and organizers. The difference was he didn't go whining and crying about it, or complaining that the media was unfair.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/12/AR2008051203014_pf.html
"For all the hope and excitement Obama's candidacy is generating, some of his field workers, phone-bank volunteers and campaign surrogates are encountering a raw racism and hostility that have gone largely unnoticed -- and unreported -- this election season."
"One caller, Switzer remembers, said he couldn't possibly vote for Obama and concluded: "Hang that darky from a tree!"
The bigotry has gone beyond words. In Vincennes, the Obama campaign office was vandalized at 2 a.m. on the eve of the primary, according to police. A large plate-glass window was smashed, an American flag stolen. Other windows were spray-painted with references to Obama's controversial former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, and other political messages: "Hamas votes BHO" and "We don't cling to guns or religion. Goddamn Wright."
"I thought, this is a big deal." But he was told Obama campaign officials didn't want to make a big deal of the incident.
Later, there would be bomb threats to three Obama campaign offices in Indiana, including the one in Vincennes, according to campaign sources. posted 06/12/2008 at 13:17:23
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/12/AR2008051203014_pf.html
"For all the hope and excitement Obama's candidacy is generating, some of his field workers, phone-bank volunteers and campaign surrogates are encountering a raw racism and hostility that have gone largely unnoticed -- and unreported -- this election season."
"One caller, Switzer remembers, said he couldn't possibly vote for Obama and concluded: "Hang that darky from a tree!"
The bigotry has gone beyond words. In Vincennes, the Obama campaign office was vandalized at 2 a.m. on the eve of the primary, according to police. A large plate-glass window was smashed, an American flag stolen. Other windows were spray-painted with references to Obama's controversial former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, and other political messages: "Hamas votes BHO" and "We don't cling to guns or religion. Goddamn Wright."
"I thought, this is a big deal." But he was told Obama campaign officials didn't want to make a big deal of the incident.
Later, there would be bomb threats to three Obama campaign offices in Indiana, including the one in Vincennes, according to campaign sources. posted 06/12/2008 at 13:17:23
White Supremacists Cheer Idea Of President Obama
The repug trolls said the same thing about Clinton too. Funny how they were so very wrong. posted 06/12/2008 at 13:00:22
A Warning to My Old Republican Friends: Screw Up The Obama Moment and You're History -- Literally
You proved my point. Typical response from a Republican lately... attack the person instead of talking about the issue.
You can believe whatever you want. I've no reason to lie. I've also no reason to question your honesty and integrity even though I completely disagree with your opinion. Promising something and not being able to deliver is not lying.
First, I never said there weren't good people on the Republican side, in fact I listed a few of them. I could list a lot more. But the fact is, that in *my opinion*, the vocal majority of Republican talking heads are lying, disingenuous slimeballs.
I don't agree with a good bit of Obama's proposals, specifically in the area of tax on businesses. The rate of taxation on businesses in America is what is driving companies overseas. It's what is hurting a lot of states as well, as companies move to other states with lower rates. I wish Obama would talk more about cutting spending. Lets get rid of the billions wasted in the pentagon, state dept, and other agencies because they are so big and mismanaged that no one knows where the money is going.
So, think whatever you want. I don't care. posted 06/13/2008 at 09:32:59
You can believe whatever you want. I've no reason to lie. I've also no reason to question your honesty and integrity even though I completely disagree with your opinion. Promising something and not being able to deliver is not lying.
First, I never said there weren't good people on the Republican side, in fact I listed a few of them. I could list a lot more. But the fact is, that in *my opinion*, the vocal majority of Republican talking heads are lying, disingenuous slimeballs.
I don't agree with a good bit of Obama's proposals, specifically in the area of tax on businesses. The rate of taxation on businesses in America is what is driving companies overseas. It's what is hurting a lot of states as well, as companies move to other states with lower rates. I wish Obama would talk more about cutting spending. Lets get rid of the billions wasted in the pentagon, state dept, and other agencies because they are so big and mismanaged that no one knows where the money is going.
So, think whatever you want. I don't care. posted 06/13/2008 at 09:32:59
As a former Republican myself, I agree with Frank completely. One of the biggest things that moved me over to being a Democrat is the constant lies and dishonesty I see from nearly every Republican elected official or talking head. Spin is one thing, but the lies and complete disingenuousness and half truths coming from the Republican party has completely turned me off.
Unfortunately I think Frank's warning won't help. Last night on Verdict with Dan Abrams, Pat Buchanon and that slime Blakeman pretty much said that the Republicans were going to go heavily negative, throwing every bit of slime they could. The shouting match between those two and the two democratic strategists ended up pointing out exactly why I changed to Democrat. The one Democratic strategist stated "Fine, you run your slime campaign, we'll continue to talk about real issues". Blakeman's response was "we will" and had that shit filled slimey smile on his face that so many repukes have now.
I can't stand to listen to hardly any of them anymore. Other than a few like Michael Smerconish, Kevin Madden, and Ed Rollins, the rest are just slime. They constantly have to interrupt everyone else, shout them down, and flat out lie and distort everything. posted 06/13/2008 at 08:44:50
Unfortunately I think Frank's warning won't help. Last night on Verdict with Dan Abrams, Pat Buchanon and that slime Blakeman pretty much said that the Republicans were going to go heavily negative, throwing every bit of slime they could. The shouting match between those two and the two democratic strategists ended up pointing out exactly why I changed to Democrat. The one Democratic strategist stated "Fine, you run your slime campaign, we'll continue to talk about real issues". Blakeman's response was "we will" and had that shit filled slimey smile on his face that so many repukes have now.
I can't stand to listen to hardly any of them anymore. Other than a few like Michael Smerconish, Kevin Madden, and Ed Rollins, the rest are just slime. They constantly have to interrupt everyone else, shout them down, and flat out lie and distort everything. posted 06/13/2008 at 08:44:50
I agree. I forsee that within the next 2-3 elections that the Republican party will start losing seats to Libertarians and within the next 20 years, the Libertarian party could very well push the Republican party the way of the Whigs. posted 06/13/2008 at 08:37:56
Why I'm Voting Republican (VIDEO)
I'm voting Republican because I don't want the government to tell me how to live my life or limit my choices.
I'm voting Republican so the government will tell gays to live their life and how to limit womens choices. posted 06/11/2008 at 14:15:13
I'm voting Republican so the government will tell gays to live their life and how to limit womens choices. posted 06/11/2008 at 14:15:13
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Sounds like our donations are being very well managed. Guess I should go make a extra donation this month, it's being very well spent.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/BLinCinti posted 07/24/2008 at 00:01:23