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Here We Go Again

Thanks, Jane. You reflect my thoughts 100%. I excused Hillary far too long: she was tired, getting bad advice from everyone: Mark Penn, her husband (for whom I voted twice enthusiastically). Having come from "working families" (steel mills on the Ohio River on the Ohio side near Weirton and Wheeling, West Virginia, the coal mines in West Virginia), I know about desperation and bitterness when jobs disappear. My father's side, particularly reflected exactly what Barack spoke about : recent immigrants from Eastern Europe competing with numerous other ethnic groups for jobs. Some groups didn't have much love for each other, based on color and/or religion. People clung to their churches, still do, for comfort. Found it hard to see "others" as anything but people who would take "their" jobs. The Depressions stories I heard as a child were often bitter. FDR's messages were the one thing everyone seemed to agree on. His messages weren't all rosy, but he recognized the truth: people were hurting; willing to stand in line for hours, roll up their sleeves and work for what few hours of work they could get.. Baba, my Russian grandmother, was widowed by a mill accident 3 months before my Dad's birth-already had a two year old. She tended a huge veggie garden, raised pigs and chickens, canned and smoked everyhting she could,including the gallons of berries Dido (grandpa) picked in the woods when he wasn't at the mill. Compare Hillary's childhood to Barack's. to Hillary's. "nuff said. posted 04/12/2008 at 16:24:58

Obama 'Small Town' Comments Draw Fire, Support

Hey folks! I'm a pretty well educated person, but that's not the point. Being bitter and having someone recognize your bitterness, and the reasons for it, has NOTHING to do with condescension or elitism.The point is that when things start really going south for you and you don't feel as though you have any control over what's happening to you, and you know damn well that it's not your fault because you've done everything "right": worked hard, paid the bills, brought up your kids to be good people, been nice to your neighbors and all the rest, but you are still getting squashed, you'd not be human if you didn't start looking around, at least once in a while, to find someone to blame, or something to cling to that makes you feel better. Some folks come home and kick the dog when the boss yells at them. Others might view that dog as their only real friend. Barack understands that getting kicked in the teeth for no good reason is without excuse, and that there is nothing wrong with being just a wee bit pissed about it. It happens to us all, but lately it's been happening to a lot more of us. posted 04/12/2008 at 00:30:50

Begala: "Nothing But Contempt" For Penn, Compares Him To Rumsfeld

Brilliant! Except I think he's crying all the way to the bank! posted 04/11/2008 at 13:57:34

McCain Won't Apologize For Vote Against Civil Rights Act

"The issue in the '90's was a little more complicated"... Maybe that was the problem, sort of like telling a Shia from a Sunni. Too much information! posted 04/11/2008 at 14:06:54

Cheney, Others OK'd Harsh Interrogations

I'm a child of the '60's, too. The explanation is not hard to grasp. There is no draft, no direct effect on the vast majority of the American people, except now that we're having a bit of a recession, maybe everyone will start putting 2+2 together. G-D! We can't even see the flag-draped coffins arriving home in the middle of the night at Dover! The press does not keep us up on how many of our people have died , been injured or how badly, very well at all. Did you see the poll on that awhile back, just before we hit the 4000 mark? Apparently it doesn't attract advertising. Car chases in L.A., or anywhere, are lots more fun! Our "President" doesn't go to the funerals of those dead. He only cries when he is honoring a dead, and invisible, hero now and then. People thought Cindy Sheehan was a nut case, thanks to whom? Yes, we are sedated, a lot of us anyway. We live from scandal to scandal; doesn't much matter though, unless it involves someone's sexual peccadilloes, but it's lots better if it involves some person famous for being famous goes, or doesn't go, into re-hab. Scary! And really depressing. posted 04/11/2008 at 15:28:44
It means to these guys (and I wouldn't insult legit "righties" by lumping them in with this group. By the way, I'm quite Liberal) that we tell you what the law is and then rule by it. Remember when Bush said that it would all be easier if this was a dictatorship and he was the dictator? That says it. posted 04/11/2008 at 15:09:07

McCain Camp Lashes Soros -- After McCain Took His Money

Hey, Soros IS the American Dream: a refugee from a former Communist country who worked hard and earned his money (it's called Capitalism), didn't inherit it, and is now putting his money where his heart is. He's an American hero according to all the ideas we have about the American Dream. He just can't be President. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:03:58

Petraeus and Crocker: Déjà Vu All Over Again

I think I'll just cut and paste the letter I have been sending to the Prez and every Congressman for the last few years: basically, get us the hell out. Reasons follow..... posted 04/10/2008 at 14:45:43

Bush: General Petraeus "Will Have All The Time He Needs"

Well, is anyone really surprised? Bush is too cowardly to make any real decisions on Iraq and the time is riunning so shor t it really makes it easy to push off decisions to the next president. I don't envy that person one bit (except John McCain might just bumble his way obliviously through the whoe thing and leave it up to Lord knows who to make the hard decisions) More than ever we need a strong Congress, regardless of who you favor for President. He/she is going to need all the help he/she can get. They will have a role in picking cabinet members and Federal Judiciary, so make sure you examine your Congressional candidates and get all the answers you can from them, just as thoroghly as you presidential pick-maybe more so. posted 04/10/2008 at 13:13:36

McCain Won't Rule Out Pre-Emptive War

Never did quite understand what was so awful about the Dean "rant". Didn't he just voice (a little more loudly) what another candidate is saying now? posted 04/10/2008 at 14:40:59

As Petraeus Blames Iran, Gilchrest and Murtha Call for Diplomatic "Surge"

Already wrote him about the Gilchrest Plan. Also check http://responsibleplan.com/plan. Wrote him about that, too, and signed on myself. posted 04/09/2008 at 20:30:58

Bush Gets Emotional Tuesday, Talks About Drinking On Wednesday

Have mercy on Paraguay! Maybe the Antarctic in some area where there are no people; and keep them away from the coast so the penguins won't have to worry, either. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:29:51
I can't think of a thing to say except that it was pure Bush (league). He's not a well man and has not been forever. posted 04/11/2008 at 13:46:19

Obama's Dukakis Moment: Bowling Blunders Matter

I got a kick out of Obama on Ellen, too. It's no worse than the candidates showing up on SNL. It' when they take themselves too seriously when they are obviously fish out of water that that really gets to me, negatively. Example: one GWB in a flight suit landing on an aircraft carrier and how the whole thing had to be staged. posted 04/09/2008 at 19:58:45
My impression was that the whole stunt was a purely self-deprecating joke on himself, and that he was just having a good time at it at no one's expense. Sort of like the person who "can't boil water" and knows it joining Julia Childs on a cooking show. I certainly bore no resemblance to Dukakis looking so out of place in that tank. That WAS a stupid stunt that just made him look silly! posted 04/09/2008 at 19:51:53

Top 5 Sexiest Spiritual Icons

Thanks for injecting a litttle light-heartedness into the world! Anybody whoe is not the Grinch (at the beginning of the story) should find something to at least chuckle at. posted 04/09/2008 at 20:03:44

Bill Clinton's Ties To Colombia Trade Deal Stronger Than Even Penn's

You've got a point,up to a point. James Carville and Mary Matalin are one of the most fascinating couples around. Their book about their early romance, campaigning from opposite sides of the "aisle" is great. But there was no money involved from which they would both benefit big-time. When I see them doing commentary side by side from 180 degree angles, I can only marvel at this wonderful pair, but I don't think that is the case here. posted 04/08/2008 at 16:48:11
Whoops! (Again) posted 04/08/2008 at 16:32:20

New Book: McCain Once Physically Attacked Fellow Congressman

God, I'd love to hear her story about being married to Flyboy John after he came back from Vietnam as opposed to before. You are right. You never hear about her. Look, McCain went through an unimaginable 51/5 years, and for that and his refusal to be released just because he was an admiral's son, he was truly heroic. But I never have heard whether he received any psychiatric evaluation or treatment afterward. These days, I think it would go without saying that AT LEAST an evaluation was in order. I have often wondered how the 25th Amendment could be brought to bear if a president were mentally incapacitated without it looking like a coup. Nixon was a drunk. We don't really know about a couple of others I can think of, except to speculate. Is there any way a mental evaluation could be incorporated into their physicals without it coming across as a political thing? posted 04/08/2008 at 14:18:42
If I had been in Cindy's place, even in private, he'd have seen my back receding so quickly into the distance, he would not have had chance at another word to me. I'd have been packing suitcases with one hand and calling a cab and a hotel with the other, with HIS credit card in hand. The next time he saw me would have been in a marriage counselor's office or divorce court, his choice, and going to to anger management counseling as well. Verbal abuse, especially in public, is inexcusable. In my experience, it doesn't stop there. A lot of make-up often sometimes covers up more than bad skin. I'm not making any assumptions, just an observation. posted 04/08/2008 at 13:57:56

Democratic Candidates Offer Their Questions for Petraeus

I want to cry. The reruns are as bad as the first run, and that's exactly what it all looks like. I made the mistake of leaving the TV remote next to the bed and the last thing I watched last night was on C-SPAN, so the first thing I saw this A.M. was Gen. Petraeus when I clicked it on. No way to start the day. Please , folks, look up http://responsibleplan.com/plan. It has not been something that has gotten much play on the MSM (though before getting to this post I think I saw in another article on the Huff Post and need to go back to). You can read it-it's not long-and sign on. About 50 candidates for Congress have already signed on, including my candidate for House of Reps. Then call your candidate and ask him/her to sign on if they haven't already. When I get through here, I'll check to see if my Senatorial candidate has signed on, and if not, I'll get in touch to find out why not (he is my present Rep in the House). posted 04/08/2008 at 13:21:45

Clinton Hospital Story May Actually Be True

While I'm not impressed with Sen. Clinton's lack of precision on this story, and I'm an Obama supporter, I've got to give this one to her, or at least a few points, because I know of so many similar stories about which I could give you specifics. Hillary's story is a generic story about the state of our health care system. I'd like a few more details, sure, and as the ex-wife of a lawyer, I know that hearsay is not the best of evidence, but the sentiment was totally correct. Just be glad Mark penn is gone.... posted 04/07/2008 at 20:22:30

John McCain Goes For A Physical: "I'm as Healthy as the Economy!"

Healthy as the econony? Is that anything like approaching normalcy in Iraq? Lord help us! posted 04/07/2008 at 20:02:30

Did Rove Mastermind McCain's 'Biography Tour'?

So what else is new? Karl Rove NEVER retires, just goes into his slimy little hole and re-appears now and then. FOUR MORE YEARS!(?) If karl has his way, you bet! posted 04/06/2008 at 12:54:45

Joe Biden: The Surge Is A Failure

No surprise there! Must be something in there really bad for them not to even release a heavily redacted non-classified version as they usually do! I just hope Joe and the others really drag the truth out of Petraeus and Crocker when they arrive. posted 04/05/2008 at 14:12:42
Ditto! Just got a few more people killed without accomplishing the stated purpose. Cost a bunch of money that could have been better used, too. Could someone, once and for all, answer the question I have pled for on all kinds of blogs and asked all kinds of political types over and over: what is the single definitive reason we are really in Iraq at all? And I don't want to see a list of George Bush's serial, ever changing answers to that question, which, I believe, add up to more than thenumber of years he has been in the White House. posted 04/05/2008 at 14:04:41
Please, Joe, don't give up the fight. I am so sick of the lies, exaggerations and cover-ups these last few years I would as soon stay in bed and watch hours of 1940's romantic comedies and sip wine. Instead I keep watching C-SPAN (I must be really masochistic!) and reading the Huff Post amongst others. Then I go to my candidats' offices to volunteer and do what I can and come home and write to my own Congresspeople.It's people like you that make us think we can get it right one of these days. posted 04/05/2008 at 13:52:58

The Biofuel Boom

I heard a discusion last night which included info on the dramatic increase in poulation. For most of Humanity's (as we would recognize it) history of about 163,000 years, the population held pretty steady at around 250 million. In Jfk's time, we were up to 3 billion. Now we are approaching 7 billion. Popoulation really began it's huge increase when we started using fossil fuels. So, first we've got to get a handle on population. That would seem to be a no brainer. Then we have to seriously develop enrgy sources that are not just renewable, whether it's switch grass, sugar cane or corn. I'm referring to things that are always there, that we can't use up, ever. That would be wind, solar, tidal, geothermal. Conservation will be necessary in the meantime and that's a fact. Otherwise, our long term outlook may not be so long term, let alone, good. It'll hurt, but extinction of "civilization", if not us, is the only alternative, by global warming and starvation, wars over what resources there are, consequences we cannot yet imagine. posted 04/04/2008 at 19:02:42

McCain Rejects Secret Service Protection

I can think of better ways of saving the taxpayers a few bucks than foregoing Secret Service protection. I'm not a McCain supporter, I admit, but I don't think he's thinking clearly (once more!). Doesn't he remember the trauma this nation has suffered because of the assassinations and attempted assassinations of Presidents and candidates alike, not to mention Martin Luther King? Reagan was shot from up close and Ford's would be assassin was pretty close, too. There was even a little known attempt on Nixon's life, I believe. Any of those would surely have succeeded without the Secret Service. Robert Kennedy's murderer's location seem to be under renewed debate. In any case, not every would-be killer will be on the sixth floor or shooting from some roof top. I just spotted a post below that says he will accept protection. I really hope so! posted 04/04/2008 at 14:44:58

Poll: Clinton Pennsylvania Lead Shrinks To 5 Points

DemsDeBreaks: DITTO, WITH STEROIDS! posted 04/02/2008 at 17:21:00

Keith Olbermann Continues Feud Against Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart Responds

eej, tell me more. My husband has a musically oriiented web-site and many connections with a fairly obscure genre within the music industry. These people can't afford to get screwed over. posted 04/01/2008 at 15:19:36
This story reflects badly on the insurance company AND Wal-Mart: What kind of policy did they choose anyway? The cheapest possible no doubt (but at least they can say they are "covering" their "associates!) Where does the poor lady stand now, financially? How about her husband? I hope Keith goes into this story into greater detail, and, yes, I want to know about that lawyer, too. But keep in mind that a lawyer may get a case like that only once every few years and may work on such a case to the exclusion of all others for years. A case like that takes paying big bucks to expert witnesses, too. I know. I was married to a lawyer for 17 years, and though he didn't do this kind of law, we knew plenty who did. None of them are more than upper middle-class. Just more detail please. Meanwhile, I will stay out of Wal-Mart for all the reasons that have always kept me out. posted 04/01/2008 at 15:15:03

Not Until the Fat Lady Sings

I agree that Hillary should stay in the contest. As an Obama supporter I will vote for Hillary if she nominated: no point in cutting off your nose etc:,: electing McBush. If Hillary's campaign has been tragic, a McCain Presidency would be disastrous. I hope Dems cool down enough before the General Election to realize that. presidential candidates have coattails: we need Dems in Congress. Two of the most "liberal" members of the Supreme court are barely hanging on. Imagine a couple more Alito's ? The huge number of new Dems in Pennsylvania does worry me some. Has anyone really looked into Limbaugh's "Operation Chaos"? Pennsylvanians , give us some input here? As for Hillary's campaign, I cling to the idea that she has bad advisors who have her in a bubble. I won't write her off, but I sure wish she would stop with the "Barack's not a Muslim, AS FAR AS I KNOW..." crap. I just wish BOTH candidates used their ammunition exclusively against McCain. Ms. Clinton has the potential for a great career, whether as president or Senator. She's smart, knows the levers, has been a pretty good Senator with potential for going far. I don't want to see her destroyed by "friends, advisors" who will get paid win or lose. I like "We'll be fine" Hillary. Something in that was coming from herself. She stepped briefly out of the bubble.. I voted for Bill twice. I would hate his considerable talent lost over this campaign, too. posted 04/01/2008 at 14:41:49

John McCain "Surprised" By Recent Iraq Developments

Surprised? If he is surprised, what does that say about his qualifications for President? It makes me more qualified! It's sort of like Geoge Bush et.al. being "surprised" that there were no WMD in Iraq: either really dumb, lying or just seeing what they want to see. I honestly don't know which of the three is worse. posted 03/31/2008 at 15:08:53

Architect Of Vast Right Wing Conspiracy "Reassesses" Hillary

Reaching across the aisle is one thing, but this has a funny smell about it. Why on earth would they be talking to each other? I really hope she's not THAT desperate. Anybody read Faust lately? posted 03/31/2008 at 13:48:24

Top 10 Myths Keeping Hillary in the Race

Bill should follow his own advice. posted 04/01/2008 at 14:57:48

Hooked on Hillary

Heidfeld, didn't you hear? The Canadians said it was Clinton's campaign that did it, and they were none too happy about it all. Caused a small flap in their government. Check CBC. I saw a video, (wish I could give the exact website, but it was a while ago and I think it was a link with some other website, like a newspaper) with some high level Canadians discussing it and whether there should be some sort of investigaton. That's sort of ancient history, though. I'm with Nora. Have you looked at Hillary lately, I mean really looked? She looks exhausted and I worry about her and what her high-priced advisors (who will be paid, win or lose) are putting her through. I'll vote for her if she makesit to the nomination, and I'll bet Nora will too. I am also a white woman of that "certai nage" (Hillary's), but I try to figure her out, too. For example, why did she meet with that guy from the "vast right-wing conspiracy"? I keep trying to put a positive spin on her actions (she reall "miss-spoke" about Bosnia), but it 's getting really hard. posted 03/31/2008 at 14:10:03

Closing the Message Gap on Iraq: A Responsible Plan to End the War

Well, it's not even half-time (accordin to John McCain) and we're only down 42-3-plenty of time to get into the locker room and jazz up the team! Not only that, we have cheerleader George out there leading the crowd in some GREAT cheers! That oughtta help a lot! "course we're down to the second and even third string (according to the Pentagon) and' we got this big game loomin' over the horizon in Wazirastan/Afghanistan, dependin' on where they decide they want to play, according to Gen. Hayden, and it doesn't look too good for gettin' the first string back in shape for it-but that'll be up to the next coach, the next cheerleader, 'cause George is retirin', ya see. Bottom line right now is who's gonna be the next coach, but first we gotta get through this little rough patch. I swear, that's how the MSM is showin' us this war-uh, game. Why can't I get it on ESPN where the really know how to tell you 'bout this stuff so you don't have ta think 'bout it too much? posted 03/30/2008 at 12:36:08

Democrats Fear Tight Obama-Clinton Finish Could Damage Party's Chances

At the first Obama meeting I attended, this was the first thing we were asked to do: do not speak ill of other Dems or their supporters (this was long before we were down to two candidates) and back wholeheartedly the eventual nominee, whomever it should be. I have written letters to the remaining campaigns almost daily pleading for a cease-fire. I have also written to "super delegates" and other party leaders pleading that they try to broker a cease-fire without urging them to support either candidate. Howard Dean had a pledge on-line some time back asking Dems to sign a pledge to support the eventual nominee and I signed it. I will keep my word. I will not refuse to vote or vote for McCain. I will not cut off my nose to spite my face. posted 03/29/2008 at 12:15:58

Chris Matthews Really Plays Hardball, Demands New Guest Name Sources For Obama Claim

We Americans too often can't get past the difference between opinions on foreign policy toward Israel and anti-Semitism posted 04/01/2008 at 14:46:20

Basra Assault Exposes Fraud of "National Reconciliation" in Iraq

Was there ever any doubt that something like this would happen? I hear our Sunni buuddies in Anbar are getting restive, too. Haven't heard a lot about the Kurds lately, but they are sure to jump in at some point, one faction or another ,or both,especially since we are sorta caught between the Devil and the deep blue when you consider Turkey's role in all this. It's the same old same old: the Iraqis are back to fighting each other while our people are caught in the crossfire. Petreaus and crocker's coming reports should be interesting, but only in the sense that we will just hear more of the same old song, unless someone deep in the bowels of the administration come up with yet another reason to stay and Iraq, and it's going to have to be really creative to be new or convincing since we've gone through a lot of them. posted 03/28/2008 at 21:39:16

University Of Chicago: Obama Was A Professor

Sorry! The statement actually said "details matter", but in this cas it is a matter of words, yes? posted 03/28/2008 at 14:41:51
The pettiness is driving me crazy! First words don't matter, even if brilliantly said. Now they do. Someone is confused and I don't think it's me. posted 03/28/2008 at 14:38:16

Senator Leahy To Clinton: Drop Out

It is so sad I believe with all my heartthat from what I have heard of her work in the Senate, she could become one of those great senators we all remember. Sam Ervin comes to mind, not to mention Ted Kennedy (Though I know I'll probably get slapped for that one). She could conceivably build a power base as important as that of the Presidency, and I would be thrilled to see it . Is she now so isolated by the dog in the manger types, including Bill, that she can't see what an opportunity she has there? (if she doesn't blow it by tearing apart her own reputation alon with the party). posted 03/28/2008 at 14:52:29

US Forces Launch Airstrikes in Iraq

Glad that surge and all that trining of the Iraqi army, plus the brething room we have given their government to get thing right is working out so well! We'll probably just have to stay there for more than a hundred years just so George Bush will have eyes on the ground to keep telling us just how well it's all going. (Hey, they haven't used that excuse for stying yet!) posted 03/28/2008 at 14:59:07

4000 Reasons to Take Responsibility

I'm puzzled. How is it that so many people seem to know the history of how we got into this war and the serial and ever changing reasons that we must remain, but a goodly chunk of the electorate is still willing to continue by backing George Bush et.al. in the form of John McCain, at least acording to the polls. All of us anti-war types can't afford to cut off our noses to spite our faces because our would-be nominees are having a cat fight. Staying home from the polls or voting for McCain for sheer spite because your favorite didn't win would be, not only disastrous, but just plain Un-American. posted 03/28/2008 at 15:11:14

John McCain, Iraq, and the Eyewitness Fallacy

I used to be married to a criminal defense attorney, and it was a truism that "eye-winess" testimony was among the worst kinds of evidence to rely on. People see what they want to see, or really aren't paying as close attention as they thought they were, or whatever. Sheldon Whitehouse had it right. Frequently people see only a tiny bit of the whole picture. A lot of times that is all that is available. Otherwise, wouldn't there be less debate on what is "really" going on in Iraq? All I know for sure is that the Iraqi government is a mess, lots of lives are being lost, people suffering and being displaced, and it's costing us a whole bunch of money and troops we can't afford, we need that money here and apparently more troops in Afghanistan (haven't heard any politicians' rosy reports out of there lately). I'm trying to rely on what the Pentagon is saying, or others without an axe to grind politically, which has statistically been shown to be less well covered by the MSM lately. posted 03/27/2008 at 13:55:41

Pastor Of Clinton's Former Church, Dean Snyder, Defends Jeremiah Wright

Seems like Hussein is a pretty common name in certain parts of the world. So is Smith. So is my last name, in certain parts of the world and in a few big cities in the U.S. I took me 'til I was 20 to meet a non family member with the same last name. A rose by any other name, and all that....
BHO! YES WE CAN!
P.S. Is Wright a bad name now? Or Jeremiah? posted 03/27/2008 at 13:35:50
Maybe some of our intrepid reporters should go to Rev. Wright's church for a few week (incognito, if they can get off their backsides long enought to stop referring to a few sound bites and church bulletins) and then talk to the parishioners themselves, Black and white, to find out what "really" goes on. I'm tired of this. Someone near and dear to me has been going to the same church for over forty year, even though the pastor favors Gay Rights and marriage. This person strongly opposes Gay marriage, but he keeps going to the same church, even sings in the choir and has served as a deacon. He otherwise likes the pastor and the church. Everybody can't agree with everyone on everything all the time, and I think Rev. Wright has had his (justifiably) angry moments and thinking. I'm white and if my ethnic group had been through what his has endured for so long and untill very recently in the course of history, and still endures, I'd be pretty damn mad, too. In fact I am mad, though I will never completely understand what being Black in this country has meant. Not everyone is MLK, though I imagine it took some effort on his part too hold his temper quite often. posted 03/27/2008 at 13:22:36

Caught On Film: Hillary Talks To Architect Of Vast Right Wing Conspiracy

When I read something like this, it makes it very hard for me to believe that her problem all along is bad advisors who like dirty politics and will do anything to win. I have tried very hard to believe this and that she is exhasted, understandably, accounting for some of her actions. But how can you meet with these people except in pure self interest, and not that of the country? It is the equivalent of some of John McCain's new friends: cozy up to anybody you think might help you win. I still will vote for Hillary if she is the nominee just because of what could come with it: more Dems in the Congress and a less reactionary Supreme court and appointees in general. But I'm afraid it will be against John McCain, not for Hillary. posted 03/26/2008 at 17:17:22

Time for Superdelegates to Ratify Obama's Insurmountable Pledged Delegate Lead and Settle the Democratic Nomination

I just came home from my regular stint at My Democratic candidate for House Of Representatives HQ. The candidate was there this morning and we spoke of the developing split between Omama and Clinton. I don'know whether he has supported Obama all along or just sees the handwriting on on the wall. His wish was that Hillary would drop out gracefully. I had to agree. At the beginning of the year, I had not yet maade uo my mind amongst the still numerous candisidates. I was proud of the excellence of the choices we were ggiven as Democrats. Now I am frightened by the number of people for Obama and Clinton who say they will not vote for the others' candidate. For the first time this morning I heard an Air America talk host say he would not vote for Hillary. Think people, what a John McCain presidency could meanin terms of providing coattails for Republican Congressional candidates as he coducts his campaign, and what the appointed judiciary could look like if he is elected, especially the Supreme Court!. We are not just voting for a president. I pray someone can end this destructive feud between the campaigns and that Dems won' toss awaycontrol of the entire government no matter who the nominee is.! posted 03/26/2008 at 17:05:27

The Tide Is Turning

Always loved the song and am glad it was rolling around in your head. I don't care much what Roger Water's family's politics were. Anyway if you really look at your history, being a Communist meant a lot of different things depending on when and where you were. In the '60's my fervent ly republican father was turned down for a government job because the FBI turned up a great uncle who was an honest to God card carrying Communist working as a labor organizer in the steel mills of Gary, Indiana. The other great uncle they turned up, the one who fought with the White Russian army against the Reds didn't seem to balance things out.
The song that rolls around in my head is something like "I'm on my way, to the Promised Land..." 'We're on our way, we're on our way....'' My husband liked the "Yes We Can" video so much, he put it on his (musically oriented ) website, and now he's added your inspiration, Bob.(http://southernsoulrnb.com/corner2008.cfm) This is my apolitical huband who usually has no use for politics at all, but Barack got him going this year. posted 03/30/2008 at 13:21:55

"Obama's Test" or Ours?

I understand your feelings exactly. Unfortunately, though, we will all end up paying no matter what, and John McCain will more than likely raise the price tag in more ways than one. posted 03/25/2008 at 15:03:42
Not much time athe moment to opine extensively, but I think we are looking at (and for) a new paradigm in earnest. It happens every so often in the formation of a third party. This time it just happens to fall within an established party.
It is from the numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centres of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression or resistance.

-- Senator Robert Kennedy
Where would we be now if Sen. Kennedy had lived? posted 03/25/2008 at 12:35:02

Is "Success" Of Iraq Surge About To Unravel?

Who of anyone following this war and the slightest knowledge of the history of the region, recent oar long past, could possibly believe things wouldn't come apart despite our best efforts? The killer bees are out of the hive. They will attack anything that gets in their way. Unfortunately it required Saddam to keep them under control, but we tipped over the nests. posted 03/25/2008 at 16:27:23

McCain Says US Succeeding in Iraq

Well sort of, enoughalready. I'm not sure he has the smarts (Sunni V. Shia) or arrogance ("So?"). I understand he has a temper. That and his "Senior moments" worry me most. I' not agist: I've spent 12 years working with some very old and very smart , with-it older folks, but I worry that he seems a little befuddled at times, and from my experience that is a frequent cause of major temper tantrums. I'm not a doctor, just a lowly social work type, so I wouldn't want to try any diagnosis. It's just an uncomfortable feeling I have, not voiced more than once before to anyone. It doesn't seem fair. But I can't shake it, and it has nothing to do with right v. left, Dem.v Repub. Back when, when I didn't know the details of the matter, I was sorta half-way ready to see Sen. McCain run on the same ticket with John Kerry. But now I can't shake the feeling that McCain would continue the present policy simply because it is the path of least resistance, would require little effort versus seeking new strategies. It's a touchy subject, since I've spent years trying to dispel myths about "Senior Citizens", just as we all deal with racism, sexism and other -isms.I say all this hesitantly. Does anyon else get this feeling? Who came up with the term "Senior moment" anyway? It's pretty offensive, but sometimes these things inadvertently carry a grain of truth. posted 03/25/2008 at 16:18:50

A McCain Moment: Do You Want Four More Years of This?

We're looking at a disater beyond what we can imagine in the making if this guy is elected. This country has survived a lot of disasters, but this is really pushing the envelope. Can we really "roll the dice" on this befuddled (there, I've finally said it) American hero just because he is an American hero? posted 03/24/2008 at 19:04:56

Cheney On 4,000 Dead Americans: They Volunteered

My TV has survived nearly eight years of this man and his friends, but his answer so stunned me that I nearly didn't survive. "So?" So offhand. So unfeeling. So hateful and disrespectfulof the people who have died and SO disrespectful of the American people! I must admit to some pretty nasty thoughts at that moment, and had I voiced them and been asked about them, I would have said "So?". posted 03/24/2008 at 16:14:27

Clinton, Obama Reconciliation Becoming More And More Impossible

Really too bad for this country! We need both of these wonderful people opposing John McBush in some capacity. Kennedy and Johnson were not fond of each other. Nor were Ike and Nixon. One can always hope that the supporter for each of these candidates will be smarter than certain advisors and the media will stop deliberately spoiling for a fight. The media loves the noise and attention. The advisors just love the money. How about a little love for the country?! posted 03/23/2008 at 21:27:41

The 100 Years War

Liz, Absolutely BRILLIANT! But I'll bet Georgie had nothing to do with thinking it up. Too bad he is not the "Decider" he thinks he is. If he were really in charge, we probably wouldn't have the mess we have and the potential for worse. After all, the governor of Texas really is just sort of a figurehead, right? I imagine Georgie has really done just about as little as prez as he did in Texas (except signing death penalty warrants, which kept him pretty busy, I guess). I keep trying to get my senators to pay attention to Biden. Hope everone else is doing the same. I think my Dem senator is ALMOST convinced. posted 03/21/2008 at 15:06:34

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