May 17, 2008
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BuckarooBanzai
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You Broke It, You Own It -- Obama Style
The numbers are in an the conclusions are very clear. Hillary only wins in Appalachia. A map of counties where she took 60 pct or more matches Appalachia almost exactly. Remember Appalachia extends from Southern New York all the way to Northern Alabama.
We know Appalachian voters, when presented with the choice of of a black man and a white woman will pick the white woman. The 64 dollar question is will they choose a white woman over a white man who was a war hero to boot. That's a risk I don't want to take.
Barak Obama has shown he can bring in large numbers of new voters and do very well in places (the South, the West) where the Clintonistas have bee scared to compete . Moreover Obama has done will with both whites and blacks.
Its very clear. In terms of voter demographics Hillary is the risky choice. When you factor in her chaotic campaign, financial troubles and all the skeletons Bill has collected in the past 8 years (Kazakhstan anyone?), this is a no-brainer. Obama all the way. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:30:21
We know Appalachian voters, when presented with the choice of of a black man and a white woman will pick the white woman. The 64 dollar question is will they choose a white woman over a white man who was a war hero to boot. That's a risk I don't want to take.
Barak Obama has shown he can bring in large numbers of new voters and do very well in places (the South, the West) where the Clintonistas have bee scared to compete . Moreover Obama has done will with both whites and blacks.
Its very clear. In terms of voter demographics Hillary is the risky choice. When you factor in her chaotic campaign, financial troubles and all the skeletons Bill has collected in the past 8 years (Kazakhstan anyone?), this is a no-brainer. Obama all the way. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:30:21
Iraq Remains an Unbalanced Policy Equation
In 1968 I could name a policy like that. It was called Viet Nam posted 05/10/2008 at 11:12:28
Ed Koch: Obama Is A Sure Loser, Clinton Should Fight On
Ed says....
Vote White....Vote Clinton
How am I doin'?...........
Not good Ed. posted 05/07/2008 at 20:26:52
Vote White....Vote Clinton
How am I doin'?...........
Not good Ed. posted 05/07/2008 at 20:26:52
Race Is All the Clintons Have Left
Hillary is not going to be president because she voted for the Iraq War resolution, not because she listened to Mark Penn. She betrayed us at the most basic level a leader can betray their supporters. She has not come clean about it and continues to lie about her real motivations.
People know this and that's why no one trusts her.
There are no other explanations. Jeff Garin's efforts to humanize Hillary just made her look silly and provided a lot of extra footage for your cable channel. Terry McCauliffe and Howard Wolfsohn's increasingly fantastic spin just make that campaign look like it emerged from the twilight zone. posted 05/07/2008 at 17:47:17
People know this and that's why no one trusts her.
There are no other explanations. Jeff Garin's efforts to humanize Hillary just made her look silly and provided a lot of extra footage for your cable channel. Terry McCauliffe and Howard Wolfsohn's increasingly fantastic spin just make that campaign look like it emerged from the twilight zone. posted 05/07/2008 at 17:47:17
Questioning Hillary Clinton's 'Victory' in Pennsylvania: The Rush Limbaugh Effect
Only problem is that the folks who switched mostly voted for Obama. posted 05/05/2008 at 23:57:17
Obama On O'Reilly: "Looking Forward" To Going On The Factor
Don't do it....Dont' be stupid.....Obama has nothing to gain and everything to lose if he puts himself at Bill O's mercy.
Bill's show is a video version of a shooting gallery, guests have no control and the only result is that Obama will look stupid and those clips will haunt him for the rest of the election.
Hasn't the Obama campaign realized that the Hillary interview was scripted and that is why she did so well? Hasn't the Obama campaign realized that FOX and the right wing have a vested interest in building Hillary up and tearing him down?
The Chris Wallace interview was relatively benign and allows Obama to say he did Fox. He doesn't need to do more. The Fox viewers will never vote for him. Best just to stay away. posted 05/05/2008 at 12:15:41
Bill's show is a video version of a shooting gallery, guests have no control and the only result is that Obama will look stupid and those clips will haunt him for the rest of the election.
Hasn't the Obama campaign realized that the Hillary interview was scripted and that is why she did so well? Hasn't the Obama campaign realized that FOX and the right wing have a vested interest in building Hillary up and tearing him down?
The Chris Wallace interview was relatively benign and allows Obama to say he did Fox. He doesn't need to do more. The Fox viewers will never vote for him. Best just to stay away. posted 05/05/2008 at 12:15:41
Reverend Wright In Jesse Helms's North Carolina
Oh grow up! posted 04/29/2008 at 19:54:20
Elizabeth Edwards Denies Endorsement Rumors
Edwards is only proving he is a bitter, egotistical prima-donna. If he is not the center of attention then forget it. People don't remember 2004, Edwards did very little in that race except to fight for camera space with Kerry. He was almost invisible and contributed very little, very much like now.
Yes, he can speak well when he wants to, and he had some good ideas particularly around health care. But he is a lacking a certain generosity of spirit and that came across as angry and petulant in this race. His focus on poverty as opposed to the general condition of the economy, felt like a lot of finger wagging and didn't generate the votes he needed.
Unfortunately his vote for Iraq and general corporatist voting record in the Senate did not help him. posted 04/28/2008 at 23:29:07
Yes, he can speak well when he wants to, and he had some good ideas particularly around health care. But he is a lacking a certain generosity of spirit and that came across as angry and petulant in this race. His focus on poverty as opposed to the general condition of the economy, felt like a lot of finger wagging and didn't generate the votes he needed.
Unfortunately his vote for Iraq and general corporatist voting record in the Senate did not help him. posted 04/28/2008 at 23:29:07
Probing a Political Paradox: Why the Discredited Right Still Sets the Agenda and Dominates the Debate
People need to understand that when the Media talks about centrism, they are not talking about the mid-point on a line between left and right. They are not even talking about the mid-point of American politics which is way to the right on that original line. What they are talking about is the optimal combination of positioning and spin that gets you invited the largest number of cocktail parties.
The main-stream media look at their jobs not as truth-tellers, but as party-goers. Since news is now ubiquitous and essentially free, the Main Stream media is reduced to promoting its packaging ie. "our reporters have lunch with more famous people than your reporters." Without access, they have nothing to sell so they are at the mercy of their subjects. this results in the "on one hand and on the other hand" approach. It isn't about news its about sucking up to the largest number of people in order to keep your dance card full. posted 04/29/2008 at 09:09:41
The main-stream media look at their jobs not as truth-tellers, but as party-goers. Since news is now ubiquitous and essentially free, the Main Stream media is reduced to promoting its packaging ie. "our reporters have lunch with more famous people than your reporters." Without access, they have nothing to sell so they are at the mercy of their subjects. this results in the "on one hand and on the other hand" approach. It isn't about news its about sucking up to the largest number of people in order to keep your dance card full. posted 04/29/2008 at 09:09:41
MoveOn: Obama Got Outfoxed
Dear Mr. Green:
You have completely missed the point of Obama's visit to Fox. It wasn't for your entertainment or to validate your opinions about Fox just being a propoganda network. It was for Obama to introduce himself to a new group of voters who only know about him through the attacks from Hillary and Fox.
The goal of the interview was to come accross as reasonable, calm and likable to people who insist on thinking about him as an angry black man. By going to Fox and showing them respect, he is showing respect to those voters that he now needs to close this deal.
I think he succeeded brilliantly. I saw the followup to the interview, and except for Bill Kristol (who is just a political operative and will piss on Obama no matter what) everyone else was respectful. It blunts the attacks on his weakest flank.
What we don't understand is that Obama's politics are truely revolutionary. He is dealing with this poison on the right not by fighting it, but by gathering so much support from all sides, that he will just wash it away like a huge wave. We have never seen anything like this, and we don't know how to deal with it. posted 04/29/2008 at 12:18:00
You have completely missed the point of Obama's visit to Fox. It wasn't for your entertainment or to validate your opinions about Fox just being a propoganda network. It was for Obama to introduce himself to a new group of voters who only know about him through the attacks from Hillary and Fox.
The goal of the interview was to come accross as reasonable, calm and likable to people who insist on thinking about him as an angry black man. By going to Fox and showing them respect, he is showing respect to those voters that he now needs to close this deal.
I think he succeeded brilliantly. I saw the followup to the interview, and except for Bill Kristol (who is just a political operative and will piss on Obama no matter what) everyone else was respectful. It blunts the attacks on his weakest flank.
What we don't understand is that Obama's politics are truely revolutionary. He is dealing with this poison on the right not by fighting it, but by gathering so much support from all sides, that he will just wash it away like a huge wave. We have never seen anything like this, and we don't know how to deal with it. posted 04/29/2008 at 12:18:00
Arianna Discusses The Right Wing's "Lunatic Fringe" On ABC's 20/20
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics. When they show you a chart you gotta get the details behind the numbers. Sure poor people's incomes grew by 3% over the past 8 years but inflation grew by what 10%, 12%? Household expenses have risen by 40%. in the past 3 years alone.
Reminds me of the joke about the 3 unemployed guys sitting in a bar. Bill Gates walks in and the average income in the bar shoots up to 250 million a year.
What economists have shown is that people earning less that the 60th percentile have lost ground. between 60 and 70 % they gained 3pct. The 99th percentile gained 100 pct and the 99.5 and above gained 1,500%. The only welfare reform that has been successful has been the corporate welfare that Bush and Co have given companies like Haliburton. posted 04/26/2008 at 09:13:16
Reminds me of the joke about the 3 unemployed guys sitting in a bar. Bill Gates walks in and the average income in the bar shoots up to 250 million a year.
What economists have shown is that people earning less that the 60th percentile have lost ground. between 60 and 70 % they gained 3pct. The 99th percentile gained 100 pct and the 99.5 and above gained 1,500%. The only welfare reform that has been successful has been the corporate welfare that Bush and Co have given companies like Haliburton. posted 04/26/2008 at 09:13:16
Lies,% posted 04/26/2008 at 09:11:26
Howard Kurtz's Take on Self-Loathing Liberal Media: Naïve, Disingenuous, or Willfully Ignorant?
It always amazes me that people can't tell the difference between a pundit with an point of view and a political operative. Sure there are conservative thinkers and, yes they are trying to promote a point of view and they should have a forum.
Political operatives like Rove, Snow and Kristol are not their to inform they are there to promote the specific interests of their party in what ever way they can.
A good example was Bill Kristol's hawkish position on Iran last fall. Because he was pretending to be a pundit he made it sound reasonable and necessary. In fact, we know now after the NY Times broke the NIE story, that the Republicans were deliberately ramping up the tension on Iraq to give their candidates more traction in November.
The NY Times, Newsweek and CNN have have turned over some of the most prestigious media platforms to party operatives who will use them to do the dirty work of their organizations.
ps. Howie: CNN canned Carville and Begala when they found they were doing Hillary's work rather than the network's. The same should hold true for Republicans. posted 04/26/2008 at 18:42:14
Political operatives like Rove, Snow and Kristol are not their to inform they are there to promote the specific interests of their party in what ever way they can.
A good example was Bill Kristol's hawkish position on Iran last fall. Because he was pretending to be a pundit he made it sound reasonable and necessary. In fact, we know now after the NY Times broke the NIE story, that the Republicans were deliberately ramping up the tension on Iraq to give their candidates more traction in November.
The NY Times, Newsweek and CNN have have turned over some of the most prestigious media platforms to party operatives who will use them to do the dirty work of their organizations.
ps. Howie: CNN canned Carville and Begala when they found they were doing Hillary's work rather than the network's. The same should hold true for Republicans. posted 04/26/2008 at 18:42:14
Defining Obama
Everyone hoped that we could avoid the unspoken terror of this election; race. But that hasn't happened. The monster is loose and like a foul cloud is poisoning our discourse and destroying any chance of us coming together.
So Obama, what are you going to do about it? I know its Hillary's fault. I know that as a black man you can't attack a white woman; even as she attacks you.
So what are you going to do? What are we going to do? If we sit back and let this unravel to the inevitable sordid conclusion, what will we have left? What will our country look like? Will George Bush be the best we deserve?
As Thomas Paine wrote so many years ago: "These are the times that try men's souls." So as your supporter I challenge you, and as my candidate I hope you challenge me. Greatness is still possible but not in the direction we are currently headed. posted 04/25/2008 at 12:04:09
So Obama, what are you going to do about it? I know its Hillary's fault. I know that as a black man you can't attack a white woman; even as she attacks you.
So what are you going to do? What are we going to do? If we sit back and let this unravel to the inevitable sordid conclusion, what will we have left? What will our country look like? Will George Bush be the best we deserve?
As Thomas Paine wrote so many years ago: "These are the times that try men's souls." So as your supporter I challenge you, and as my candidate I hope you challenge me. Greatness is still possible but not in the direction we are currently headed. posted 04/25/2008 at 12:04:09
Media Jump Ship From Obama To Clinton
If anyone had any doubts that the MSM has its own agenda in this election, and that agenda is hostile to the American voter, those doubts should be put to rest now.
The MSM is not reporting this election, its a participant. They want either Hillary or John McCain who will continue the corporate friendly, media consolidation policies of the past. Obama is way too populist and makes the nervous. More importantly his ability to raise money directly from the people means he can't be bought. This is very scary for the MSM, so they will do what ever they can to destroy him. posted 04/25/2008 at 06:11:43
The MSM is not reporting this election, its a participant. They want either Hillary or John McCain who will continue the corporate friendly, media consolidation policies of the past. Obama is way too populist and makes the nervous. More importantly his ability to raise money directly from the people means he can't be bought. This is very scary for the MSM, so they will do what ever they can to destroy him. posted 04/25/2008 at 06:11:43
Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Howard Dean May Intervene In Dem Primary
Much as I dislike Hillary and look forward to an Obama presidency, Harry Reid meddling in this process is a realy bad idea. Let the process go where it needs to go. Its necessary if we are going to move forward and take this country back. If you stop it, you will permanently piss off one side or the other and the only benificiaries will be the Republicans.
Don't worry, Hillary will inevitably betray the supporters who are hanging on so tight to her now; just as she has betrayed everyone else who has trusted and supported her over the years.
The Democratic leadership needs to have a little more faith in its members and it needs to stop being so gutless; though given Harry Reid's record as a leader that is probably too much to hope for. posted 04/24/2008 at 20:12:59
Don't worry, Hillary will inevitably betray the supporters who are hanging on so tight to her now; just as she has betrayed everyone else who has trusted and supported her over the years.
The Democratic leadership needs to have a little more faith in its members and it needs to stop being so gutless; though given Harry Reid's record as a leader that is probably too much to hope for. posted 04/24/2008 at 20:12:59
Lose-Lose in Pennsylvania
During the Clinton impeachment, Senator Alan Simpson told his Republican colleagues not to worry about the negative polls and the upcoming election because "Americans can't remember past the last sports season" In the era of Bush long term memory span has been reduced to 3 weeks.
All this tough talk doesn't matter. In a few weeks everyone will have forgotten why they were so mad. posted 04/24/2008 at 06:07:11
All this tough talk doesn't matter. In a few weeks everyone will have forgotten why they were so mad. posted 04/24/2008 at 06:07:11
Long Primary Damaging Democrats
Will everyone please lighten up. This is the worst case of manufactured paranoia I have ever seen and I have lived through 8 years of Bush Jr.
Don't you get it? All these "issues" are made up by the press and pundits to keep this thing going to sell newspapers, get ratings and to keep themselves in the limelight.
All this speculation about super-delegates is just made up. This "do or die" "dead-heat" framing is completely bogus. This race hasn't been close since Super Tuesday.
Fact: The race has been over since the potomac primaries. Jonathan Alter crunched the numbers then and figured out Hillary could not catch Obama in either popular vote or pledged delegates.
Fact: If Hillary knew she had a chance for the super-delegates she would be running a very different race; much more positive
Fact: If Obama knew he didn't have the Super Delegates the party leaders would be leaning on him very hard to drop out with the understanding that his turn would come later.
Fact: Pennsylvania was the most likely state for Hillary in the entire country. She was 20 points ahead 4 weeks ago. She just won it by 9+ points. How is that a victory?
The next time some speculates on Super-Delegates ask yourself whether you believe that person has even talked with a super-delegate.
Wake up people! You are being played like a $2 fiddle. Don't let them do this to you. posted 04/23/2008 at 17:21:43
Don't you get it? All these "issues" are made up by the press and pundits to keep this thing going to sell newspapers, get ratings and to keep themselves in the limelight.
All this speculation about super-delegates is just made up. This "do or die" "dead-heat" framing is completely bogus. This race hasn't been close since Super Tuesday.
Fact: The race has been over since the potomac primaries. Jonathan Alter crunched the numbers then and figured out Hillary could not catch Obama in either popular vote or pledged delegates.
Fact: If Hillary knew she had a chance for the super-delegates she would be running a very different race; much more positive
Fact: If Obama knew he didn't have the Super Delegates the party leaders would be leaning on him very hard to drop out with the understanding that his turn would come later.
Fact: Pennsylvania was the most likely state for Hillary in the entire country. She was 20 points ahead 4 weeks ago. She just won it by 9+ points. How is that a victory?
The next time some speculates on Super-Delegates ask yourself whether you believe that person has even talked with a super-delegate.
Wake up people! You are being played like a $2 fiddle. Don't let them do this to you. posted 04/23/2008 at 17:21:43
Thoughts on Pennsylvania, Clinton and Obama from a "Realisticrat"
The reality is that main-stream democrats don't know how to defeat Republicans. Its only when Dems ignore the conventional wisdom (e.g. you can't run against the Iraq war) that they do well.
All the arguments mentioned in your post qualify as conventional wisdom and as such should be ignored at all costs.
The biggest argument you have is that Hillary will do better against the Republican attach machine because she is tougher and has been vetted. This is nonsense. Hillary whines and blames others when she is down; that's not toughness. More importantly the press and the right wing have essentially left her and Bill alone in the 8 years since leaving the White House. You haven't begun to scratch the surface of all of Bill's deals. Hillary's brother selling pardons and the fund raising sleaze of Bills' library. Oh did I mention Bill's girl friends? The Republicans will have a field day. That's why they are working so hard to get her nominated. posted 04/22/2008 at 22:20:45
All the arguments mentioned in your post qualify as conventional wisdom and as such should be ignored at all costs.
The biggest argument you have is that Hillary will do better against the Republican attach machine because she is tougher and has been vetted. This is nonsense. Hillary whines and blames others when she is down; that's not toughness. More importantly the press and the right wing have essentially left her and Bill alone in the 8 years since leaving the White House. You haven't begun to scratch the surface of all of Bill's deals. Hillary's brother selling pardons and the fund raising sleaze of Bills' library. Oh did I mention Bill's girl friends? The Republicans will have a field day. That's why they are working so hard to get her nominated. posted 04/22/2008 at 22:20:45
Barack's Whining Over Debate Shows Why Hillary Is Best to Beat McCain
I remember Hillary whining about how favorably the press was treating Obama. Remember.."I am always asked the first question in the debates"? Remember the Saturday Night Live references? Remember Bill complaining to everyone who would listen what a tough time Hillary was having?
Obama is not whining about tough questions, he is complaining about having his and our time wasted by the ridiculous "gottcha!" questions in that ABC news debate. If anything Obama is too cool. I would have exploded all over little Georgie and Charlie. .
Hillary has a right to complain too. But if you really think you made a convincing argument about Hillary being stronger I have bad news for you.....you didn't. You are only making your candidate look silly. posted 04/21/2008 at 22:25:52
Obama is not whining about tough questions, he is complaining about having his and our time wasted by the ridiculous "gottcha!" questions in that ABC news debate. If anything Obama is too cool. I would have exploded all over little Georgie and Charlie. .
Hillary has a right to complain too. But if you really think you made a convincing argument about Hillary being stronger I have bad news for you.....you didn't. You are only making your candidate look silly. posted 04/21/2008 at 22:25:52
Clinton Backer Distributes Essay On How GOP Would Link Obama To '70s Radicals
Obama needs more cash..huh?
OK I am sending him some more money now. posted 04/20/2008 at 10:31:28
OK I am sending him some more money now. posted 04/20/2008 at 10:31:28
Come on...This is a joke, right? This whole thing has gone beyond stupid ...passed McCarthy and is now something out of Kafka.
Why are we spending more than a second on this? You are going to tag Obama for something that happened when he was 8? This is incredible!
At times like this I really lose hope. Maybe Ben Franklin's fears are finally coming true. Maybe we are too venal, scared and stupid to keep this Republic. Maybe we ought to keep George Bush around permanently as he may be the best we deserve. posted 04/20/2008 at 10:15:58
Why are we spending more than a second on this? You are going to tag Obama for something that happened when he was 8? This is incredible!
At times like this I really lose hope. Maybe Ben Franklin's fears are finally coming true. Maybe we are too venal, scared and stupid to keep this Republic. Maybe we ought to keep George Bush around permanently as he may be the best we deserve. posted 04/20/2008 at 10:15:58
Hillary Clinton Slams MoveOn With Karl Rove's Lies
Hillary is doing here what she and Bill have always done: Pander to the right by throwing the left under the bus. The calculation was that the left was exploitable because they had no where else to go.
Well...surprise, surprise. The progressive side of the house has had enough. Progressives now have another place to go. This marriage is done. Hillary (and Bill) are returning to an empty house with a note on the door that says "Its over!" posted 04/19/2008 at 05:50:17
Well...surprise, surprise. The progressive side of the house has had enough. Progressives now have another place to go. This marriage is done. Hillary (and Bill) are returning to an empty house with a note on the door that says "Its over!" posted 04/19/2008 at 05:50:17
Jane:
A month ago, I saw a post of yours Firedog Lake: how your were defending Hillary and getting angry at supporters of Obama. I said to myself, its just a matter of time...Hillary will betray her trust and support just like she has betrayed the rest of us over the years.
Well its happened and I know from experience how angry and frustrated you must feel. (My moment was the Flag Burning amendment with Rick Santorum).
All I can say is "don't feel so bad" you have joined a club that is far superior to anything Hillary can offer you. You are on your way to understanding how much Bill and Hillary are part of the sickness that has poisoned our country. You are on your way to realizing that the only cure is one where the Clintons are out of the picture. posted 04/18/2008 at 23:50:36
A month ago, I saw a post of yours Firedog Lake: how your were defending Hillary and getting angry at supporters of Obama. I said to myself, its just a matter of time...Hillary will betray her trust and support just like she has betrayed the rest of us over the years.
Well its happened and I know from experience how angry and frustrated you must feel. (My moment was the Flag Burning amendment with Rick Santorum).
All I can say is "don't feel so bad" you have joined a club that is far superior to anything Hillary can offer you. You are on your way to understanding how much Bill and Hillary are part of the sickness that has poisoned our country. You are on your way to realizing that the only cure is one where the Clintons are out of the picture. posted 04/18/2008 at 23:50:36
Far More Than "Bitter": Message from a Small Town Pennsylvanian
That's one nasty post Pedro....
Still, I can't help wondering who the Smithwicks have voted for over the years. My guess is, like many working people, they chose the easy lies of the Republicans over the harder truths of the Democrats. Now they are paying a terrible price for that indulgence.
ps. Pedro..why do I have the feeling you don't speak Spanish and the only migrating you have done is from the Golf Channel to Fox News? posted 04/19/2008 at 06:32:58
Still, I can't help wondering who the Smithwicks have voted for over the years. My guess is, like many working people, they chose the easy lies of the Republicans over the harder truths of the Democrats. Now they are paying a terrible price for that indulgence.
ps. Pedro..why do I have the feeling you don't speak Spanish and the only migrating you have done is from the Golf Channel to Fox News? posted 04/19/2008 at 06:32:58
Obama's Ayers Issue
Why is any of that Obama's problem? posted 04/18/2008 at 23:54:08
ABC Debate: High Ratings, Critics Give Broadcast Poor Reviews
How many people out there are so stupid that they believe ABC's "gottcha" formula resulted in such high ratings? For that to be the real cause, people would have had to know ahead of time about the inane format and stupid questions.
No, folks...people tuned in because it was probably the last debate between Obama and Hillary at a particularly interesting point in the race.
The very fact that so many people in both camps are so angry with ABC indicated that the format was a surprise and not the reason they tuned in.
ps. If ABC promises a do-over with even dumber questions, and the ratings spike, then maybe I'll believe it. posted 04/17/2008 at 19:45:13
No, folks...people tuned in because it was probably the last debate between Obama and Hillary at a particularly interesting point in the race.
The very fact that so many people in both camps are so angry with ABC indicated that the format was a surprise and not the reason they tuned in.
ps. If ABC promises a do-over with even dumber questions, and the ratings spike, then maybe I'll believe it. posted 04/17/2008 at 19:45:13
The ABC Debate: A Shameful Night for the U.S. Media
If ABC News was so intent on asking brainless Fox News type gotcha questions, couldn't they have used a real-live Fox News Barbie, instead of those two worthless hacks? Think of it: A good looking model in a mini-skirt The debate while still substance-free waste of time, would have been a whole lot more interesting. posted 04/17/2008 at 07:13:00
Obama Would "Immediately Review" Potential Of Crimes In Bush White House
Ford pardoned Nixon before he (Nixon) was charged or convicted of any crimes. I believe a President can pardon himself, though John Adams said in the Federalist Papers that if a President uses the pardon power to protect himself from criminal charges he should be impeached immediately. (Like we should have impeached Bush after he pardoned Scooter Libby) posted 04/15/2008 at 22:37:31
Wesley Clark for VP!
Senator Jim Webb. Marine, former Secretary of the Navy. Son in the Marines.
As a military parent myself, I can vouch for the credibility and support Senator Webb has on military and veterans issues.
Also, his wife is Vietnamese which can't but help with the East Asian community a group (actually several groups) that are very well organized but been ignored by the campaigns. posted 04/14/2008 at 09:50:36
As a military parent myself, I can vouch for the credibility and support Senator Webb has on military and veterans issues.
Also, his wife is Vietnamese which can't but help with the East Asian community a group (actually several groups) that are very well organized but been ignored by the campaigns. posted 04/14/2008 at 09:50:36
Randi Rhodes Blames Air America's New Owners On Larry King: "This Is Really About Them Wanting To Change My Contract"
Rachel Maddow won't be there much longer, she is being groomed for something much more interesting at MSNBC. Thom Hartmann is syndicated everywhere so he isn't really an dedicated audience draw for Air America.
The only dedicated asset they have left is Sam Seder and I bet he will follow Randi to Nova M
I have been with Air America since the first broadcast and its sad to watch an old friend die.
When I came to NYC in 1980 Mark Green was running for Congress. He lost. Since that time he has lost or messed up almost everything he has tried. Air America is the latest failure of this ne'er do well son from one of New York's richest real-estate families. posted 04/10/2008 at 20:15:37
The only dedicated asset they have left is Sam Seder and I bet he will follow Randi to Nova M
I have been with Air America since the first broadcast and its sad to watch an old friend die.
When I came to NYC in 1980 Mark Green was running for Congress. He lost. Since that time he has lost or messed up almost everything he has tried. Air America is the latest failure of this ne'er do well son from one of New York's richest real-estate families. posted 04/10/2008 at 20:15:37
Randi went national and got top ratings even though Air America had almost no radio wattage. She knows how to get it done.
What's your excuse? posted 04/10/2008 at 19:57:45
What's your excuse? posted 04/10/2008 at 19:57:45
Bush: General Petraeus "Will Have All The Time He Needs"
More sacrifices will be demanded of other Americans.
Bush, his cronies, and their children have nothing to fear.
The strategy isn't to win. The strategy is to get away with it. There are no words to describe how despicable George Bush is. posted 04/10/2008 at 19:43:02
Bush, his cronies, and their children have nothing to fear.
The strategy isn't to win. The strategy is to get away with it. There are no words to describe how despicable George Bush is. posted 04/10/2008 at 19:43:02
Obama's America
Taylor:
She's lost, She's lost. She is welcome to fight on, but its not going to do any good. Like Lola at the Copacabana or Delta Dawn with that faded rose from days gone by, Hillary is just waiting for something that will never come. posted 04/07/2008 at 20:28:01
She's lost, She's lost. She is welcome to fight on, but its not going to do any good. Like Lola at the Copacabana or Delta Dawn with that faded rose from days gone by, Hillary is just waiting for something that will never come. posted 04/07/2008 at 20:28:01
Why This Is The End For The Clintons
"Thugocrat?" That's good! Gosh, I actually feel dangerous...Mom would be so proud!
Anyway. I agree both books were very successful, but 100 million worth? Try 10 or 20 million, that's what a Grisham or a Daniella Steele makes per book.
The issue here is that there are lots of stories floating around about Bill getting "pay to play" money. The New York Times did a shocking story about Bill introducing a Canadian Mining guy to the president of Khazakstan. The mining company got a 100 million contract, Bill got a 15 million donation. The whole thing stinks.
Whether Bill keeps it himself, or its dumped into a foundation that pays him or his friends its still bad and its a landmine waiting to blow Hillary up in the general election.
Finally, the source of the money still doesn't refute the basic premise of the post; that this money has put the Clintons out of touch with the people they want to represent. posted 04/06/2008 at 08:48:32
Anyway. I agree both books were very successful, but 100 million worth? Try 10 or 20 million, that's what a Grisham or a Daniella Steele makes per book.
The issue here is that there are lots of stories floating around about Bill getting "pay to play" money. The New York Times did a shocking story about Bill introducing a Canadian Mining guy to the president of Khazakstan. The mining company got a 100 million contract, Bill got a 15 million donation. The whole thing stinks.
Whether Bill keeps it himself, or its dumped into a foundation that pays him or his friends its still bad and its a landmine waiting to blow Hillary up in the general election.
Finally, the source of the money still doesn't refute the basic premise of the post; that this money has put the Clintons out of touch with the people they want to represent. posted 04/06/2008 at 08:48:32
McCain and Obama: What to Do About Wall Street's Addiction to Risk
I am a banker and I don't know of any regulations that restrict the raising of capital. On the contrary regulations encourage the raising of capital.
Regulations restrict dangerous practices, protect the clients and promote openness (which mitigates against financial panic).
McCain just wants to reward his friends in the finance industry in return for campaign contributions. posted 04/02/2008 at 13:03:36
Regulations restrict dangerous practices, protect the clients and promote openness (which mitigates against financial panic).
McCain just wants to reward his friends in the finance industry in return for campaign contributions. posted 04/02/2008 at 13:03:36
Bile in the Blogosphere
This is what unnerves me:
1. That we attacked a country that was no threat to us with justifications that were complete lies.
2. That our war based on lies has killed 4000 americans and at least 300,000 Iraqis. 2 million Iraqis are refugees.
3. That we now torture people, and are proud of it.
4. That our constitution has been shredded, we have lost rights that have been with us since the Magna Carta and that we are now living in a tyranny.
5. That the president says he is above the law.
6. That the president has the right to declare anyone an enemy, arrest them without charge, torture them and kill them.
7. That the elites of this country: congress, the media, and the academy are not just silent but are actually aiding and abbetting the destruction of this great experiment call America.
I should be more polite? Civil?......... Hell no!!! My ancestor when faced with this kind of Tyranny picked up a gun and stood at Bunker Hill. The very least I can do is speak with a clear voice about where we are and where we need to be. If that voice is grating to your ears...............Tough! posted 04/01/2008 at 13:41:12
1. That we attacked a country that was no threat to us with justifications that were complete lies.
2. That our war based on lies has killed 4000 americans and at least 300,000 Iraqis. 2 million Iraqis are refugees.
3. That we now torture people, and are proud of it.
4. That our constitution has been shredded, we have lost rights that have been with us since the Magna Carta and that we are now living in a tyranny.
5. That the president says he is above the law.
6. That the president has the right to declare anyone an enemy, arrest them without charge, torture them and kill them.
7. That the elites of this country: congress, the media, and the academy are not just silent but are actually aiding and abbetting the destruction of this great experiment call America.
I should be more polite? Civil?......... Hell no!!! My ancestor when faced with this kind of Tyranny picked up a gun and stood at Bunker Hill. The very least I can do is speak with a clear voice about where we are and where we need to be. If that voice is grating to your ears...............Tough! posted 04/01/2008 at 13:41:12
Hillary's Bruce Willis Syndrome
She won't quit. She's put 16 years into this relationship always expecting that we would do the right thing and formalize the relationship ( I mean elect her president). But no...at the very end we show up and say "Bye Babe......we are leaving you for that young thing down the street." This is a breakup pure and simple. She's not going to go away quietly and we are going to get "Hell hath no fury" and 3am phone calls until we can't take it anymore.
Also, unlike any other candidate, she has a large stable of people who have been with her for years and have nothing else in their lives except her run for the presidency. They are not going to let her quit. Like Mohammad Ali's posse that kept him going back into the ring until his brain melted, Clinton Inc. has chained her to this treadmill. That and her own hurt feelings will keep her going until the bitter end. posted 03/31/2008 at 13:33:02
Also, unlike any other candidate, she has a large stable of people who have been with her for years and have nothing else in their lives except her run for the presidency. They are not going to let her quit. Like Mohammad Ali's posse that kept him going back into the ring until his brain melted, Clinton Inc. has chained her to this treadmill. That and her own hurt feelings will keep her going until the bitter end. posted 03/31/2008 at 13:33:02
Hooked on Hillary
Shame on you America!..For the past 16 years Hillary has been living with you, working for you, pretending to like you....all with the understanding that eventually you would do the right thing and marry her (sorry, I mean elect her president).
But no!....after all this time you just waltz in and say "Bye Babe, I am leaving you for that young thing down the street"
Did you really think this was going to end well? Did you think that Hillary would just take it? Go quietly away? Well buddy you are sadly mistaken. It going to be "Hell hath no fury" on steroids. You are going to pay and pay.
You know those 3am phone calls? She's not going to be answering them..you are! This will be the worst break-up you ever lived through. posted 03/30/2008 at 15:35:42
But no!....after all this time you just waltz in and say "Bye Babe, I am leaving you for that young thing down the street"
Did you really think this was going to end well? Did you think that Hillary would just take it? Go quietly away? Well buddy you are sadly mistaken. It going to be "Hell hath no fury" on steroids. You are going to pay and pay.
You know those 3am phone calls? She's not going to be answering them..you are! This will be the worst break-up you ever lived through. posted 03/30/2008 at 15:35:42
Hillary And Bill: We Aren't Going Anywhere
How could you America?!!....For the past 16 years Hillary has lived with you. Given you the best years of her life, fought for you, bled for you....Even pretended to enjoy it!!. Always confident that you, America, would do the right thing and marry her...sorry, elect her president.
But No........after all this time you waltz in and say the relationship is over, you're leaving her for that young thing down the street. ...and to add insult to injury your plan to marry him (elect him president) in 8 months.
Well, buster, If you thought this was going to end easily or well, you were sorely mistaken. This lady isn't leaving quietly. It's going to be "Hell hath no fury" on steriods. You know those 3am phone calls? She's not going to be answering them...you are!
Be afraid America....be very afraid! posted 03/29/2008 at 09:47:33
But No........after all this time you waltz in and say the relationship is over, you're leaving her for that young thing down the street. ...and to add insult to injury your plan to marry him (elect him president) in 8 months.
Well, buster, If you thought this was going to end easily or well, you were sorely mistaken. This lady isn't leaving quietly. It's going to be "Hell hath no fury" on steriods. You know those 3am phone calls? She's not going to be answering them...you are!
Be afraid America....be very afraid! posted 03/29/2008 at 09:47:33
The Face of Number 4,000 in Iraq
"So?"......Dick Cheney posted 03/29/2008 at 15:08:33
Metanarratives and Hillary's Honesty Gap
Forget the fancy meta-narratives, they will nail her on national security. Her Iraq votes make her look weak to both sides. She has nothing to say on the subject. They will walk all over her. posted 03/25/2008 at 14:00:04
Why Am I So Afraid
Beaver is not a real good model for a woman either..... posted 03/22/2008 at 10:40:49
Another Bill Clinton Moment On The Campaign Trail
Actually time proved Joe McCarthy to be wrong and his witch-hunt destroyed lives and completely screwed up our foreign policy.
I am going to enjoy seeing what kind of narrative you make up to explain what Hillary and Bill are doing to themselves and the Democratic party. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:17:29
I am going to enjoy seeing what kind of narrative you make up to explain what Hillary and Bill are doing to themselves and the Democratic party. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:17:29
Why is anyone spending time on this? Its obvious what Clinton is doing, he is flogging the Rev. Wright controversy.
The comments about loving America are there to remind people of Wright's "God damn America" quote. They have nothing to do with patriotism.
The reference to "other stuff that intrudes into our politics" is a code phrase for " He's Black*, He's Black, did I mention he's Black"
I never bought into the spin that Bill Clinton was the first black president, but at least he had a sense of fairness and justice when he was president. Watching him descend to Republican levels of bigotry and sleaze is really depressing. Doesn't he realize how pitiful it makes both of them look?
posted 03/22/2008 at 10:26:56
The comments about loving America are there to remind people of Wright's "God damn America" quote. They have nothing to do with patriotism.
The reference to "other stuff that intrudes into our politics" is a code phrase for " He's Black*, He's Black, did I mention he's Black"
I never bought into the spin that Bill Clinton was the first black president, but at least he had a sense of fairness and justice when he was president. Watching him descend to Republican levels of bigotry and sleaze is really depressing. Doesn't he realize how pitiful it makes both of them look?
posted 03/22/2008 at 10:26:56
Maura Harty: State Department Official In Charge During Breaches An Ambassador Under Clinton
Sorry dude...most ambassadorships go to career foreign service officers. The big fancy ones (mostly in Europe) go to contributors, but the guy manning the embassy in Oagadugu (Upper Volta) is a GS 16 or better who worked very hard to get there. posted 03/21/2008 at 09:05:43
I have it on good authority that Hillary Clinton had a passport at the same time these breaches happened. Suspicious........
With this article MSNBC is in the running for that absolute stupidist, most brain dead article of all time. If they want to waste our time with idle coincidences why don't they spend time trying to link Angelina Jolie to the the 9/11 attacks? At least we will get to see some leg.
God help us posted 03/21/2008 at 06:14:56
With this article MSNBC is in the running for that absolute stupidist, most brain dead article of all time. If they want to waste our time with idle coincidences why don't they spend time trying to link Angelina Jolie to the the 9/11 attacks? At least we will get to see some leg.
God help us posted 03/21/2008 at 06:14:56
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Barak Obama has shown he can bring in large numbers of new voters and do very well in places (the South, the West) where the Clintonistas have bee scared to compete . Moreover Obama has done well with both whites and blacks. Hillary, who had a majority of the black vote last November, has lost it all which has reduced her support by 35pct.
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