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My Conversation with Gen. Wesley Clark on Dick Cheney

What!? US military people are forced to stay in after their agreed terms are over and they want to leave? Outrageous!!! posted 03/24/2008 at 22:37:04

GOP State Parties Are In Dire Straits: Report

Hooray! posted 03/24/2008 at 21:25:29

Bush Sympathetic As War Toll Hits 4,000

I wish I believed in Hell, so Bush and Cheney could spend eternity rotting and burning there. I hope they are somehow punished for their terrible crimes. posted 03/24/2008 at 20:11:59

Obama Vacation Photo

Get off that phone and relax, Obama! You'll need your strength. posted 03/24/2008 at 22:23:19

McCain Benefits From Protracted Democratic Race

Her supporters are bad at math. They will understand better after all the elected delegates are voted in and they are still behind. posted 03/24/2008 at 20:06:26

Because Obama is ahead of Clinton by a practically insurmountable lead (over 6%; Clinton would have to win by greater than a 20% margin in every remaining contest to catch up) in elected delegates, and there's no way pledged delegates will overturn than except if there were a catastrophe (Rev. Wright is way too insignificant to count). Does that answer your question? posted 03/24/2008 at 20:04:48

Let's see if they change their minds once it becomes clear that electing McCain means an end to legal abortion. posted 03/24/2008 at 20:01:55

neocon's dreams, progressive's nightmares posted 03/24/2008 at 19:59:59

Stop using the key. 'Newlines' seem to be getting truncated. posted 03/24/2008 at 19:58:04

Obama's Grandmother

Conor, Thanks very much for the article and the links. I listened to the entire conversation and it was well worth the hour. I agree with your argument that it is a (perhaps purposeful) misinterpretation of Obama's speech to suggest he sees Rev. Wright and his grandmother as morally equivalent. I would agree with the interpretation of John McWhorter and Glenn Loury: That intimacy, like that between Obama and his grandmother (and by extension others like her in "the white community") and that between him and Rev. Wright (and by extension others in "the black community"), transcends differences on specific issues, even painful differences (like having early-taught and entrenched fears of blacks, in the case of his grandmother, or making a few divisive statements in the case of his pastor). In other words, Obama is trying to say that he understands and loves both these people, despite their flaws, and furthermore because he understands these flaws can help the nation to move beyond them. And he asks the rest of us for our help... posted 03/24/2008 at 19:14:04

TNR Road To Denver Cover Features Photo Mix Of Obama, Clinton

'The suggestion that Obama isn't ready to be commander-in-chief is "unusually corrosive," Davis complains. Indeed, when I asked various Republican and neutral Democratic operatives to name the most damaging twist in the primaries, most cited this same critique. "It's very good messaging--that he's not fit to be commander-in-chief," crowed one Republican strategist. "When you get the Democrats saying it, that's kind of the nuke in the whole thing." One of his Democratic counterparts was even more blunt: "It's one thing for John McCain to say [Obama's] not as muscular. It's another thing to have a girl saying it. It has some influence on swing voters.' Could someone from the Clinton camp address this, please? Notice how this refutes the argument that I have often heard that Clinton's attacks do not damage Obama's chances, should he become nominee, of beating McCain since McCain would make similar attacks. So, do Clinton supporters still condone her unprecedented "McCain and I are ready to be CiC but Obama is not" attacks? posted 03/24/2008 at 19:45:39

rofl posted 03/24/2008 at 19:35:05

"Just about every superdelegate and party operative I spoke with endorsed Nancy Pelosi's recent suggestion that pledged delegates should matter most." This is not surprising, but a relief nonetheless. It would be very bad in the long run for the Democratic Party to allow the rules to manipulated in the middle of the game to the advantage of one candidate. Yes, superdelegates should use their best judgement. And this judgement should principally recognize that the most important measure of the voters' will, that around which the primary system is built, are elected ('pledged') delegates. Only a catastrophe (orders of magnitude more significant the the Rev. Wright so-called 'scandal') should change their minds. posted 03/24/2008 at 19:34:18

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

What is wrong with the commenting system? We're only allowed to write one paragraph per post now? Everything after a 'newline' seems to get cut off. HuffPo, please improve you quality assurance system! Thanks. posted 03/24/2008 at 17:58:15

And yet, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton and their supporters continually reaffirm McCain's CiC credentials... posted 03/24/2008 at 17:56:48

Who's Paying Maggie Williams?

Think of it as a (large) campaign donation. posted 03/24/2008 at 21:44:52

Carville Stands By "Judas" Remark, Says He Wanted To Brand Richardson

Sadly, this is not surprising. posted 03/24/2008 at 17:04:39

The Tarmac at Tuzla

She may not even have lied about the incident, as she may not remember it clearly. But to pretend that she did remember it clearly and portray it in the most favorable possible light is even worse, since it means that she isn't honest with herself or with us about what she is certain of and what is in doubt, and because she can't admit when she's wrong. Nevertheless, this shouldn't be a big deal and should be taken in context, just as Rev. Wright's most controversial remarks should be. Too bad for all of us that the media is so inept. posted 03/24/2008 at 21:41:11

Cheney On 4,000 Dead Americans: They Volunteered

Cheney is a war criminal. posted 03/24/2008 at 17:06:10

Clinton Will Release Tax Info At Least Three Days Before PA Primary

Finally. I hope it's true, and I hope there is nothing worth reporting. These are needless distractions that should have been dealt with ages ago. posted 03/24/2008 at 13:18:03

Clinton Camp Denounces Obama Iowa Supporter for Lewinsky Comments

So lame. The longer this nomination process goes on, the more such mistakes will be made by both Obama's and Clinton's camp, to the detriment of both and the advantage of McCain. I hope there's time to repair all this damage before the general election. posted 03/24/2008 at 13:23:34

Three Myths About the Democratic Race

Even if she wins every remaining contest by more than 20%, she will still be behind. Ponder that. posted 03/24/2008 at 23:19:02

Er, I mean: "Myth: Using the word FACT makes an opinion a fact." posted 03/24/2008 at 16:32:14

Peter Daou, please define "virtually tied" for us, as your campaign's definition seems to change with every contest (reminiscent of Bush's definition of victory in Iraq). Obama currently leads Clinton by about 6.5% (according to CNN and Real Clear Politics) in elected ('pledged') delegates. This lead so large for this stage of the campaign that your own camp admits it will be virtually impossible to overcome it in the small number of remaining contests. posted 03/24/2008 at 16:29:58

Myth: Using the word FACT does not make an opinion a fact. posted 03/24/2008 at 16:12:59

I've seen it, several times. It seemed to me that she knew what she was authorizing, claims to have agonized about it, and decided to vote for it anyways (despite neglecting to read the full intelligence report). I'm not sure what point you are trying to make about it? Doesn't she use words something like, to paraphrase, "it should be a difficult decision to vote for a resolution that could lead to military action ... I endorse it with conviction"? Please tell me exactly how I am misinterpreting it. posted 03/24/2008 at 15:49:53

lol posted 03/24/2008 at 15:44:45

Stop spreading ignorance and lies. posted 03/24/2008 at 15:30:21

Obama Doctrine And The Minds That Shape It

Of course any President should take out terrorist training camps. It doesn't require a war, which causes far more damage than it fixes, like swinging a sledgehammer at a hornet on your window. Stop playing partisan games with serious issues. posted 03/24/2008 at 12:30:10

Did you read the article? posted 03/24/2008 at 12:13:17

International incidents -- what are you talking about? For your information, the international community already loves Obama. posted 03/24/2008 at 12:12:01

It is also a great example of how Obama will strive to unite people: by finding common values and focussing on them. Dignity promotion, what a great idea! Everyone wants it. Everyone should have it. It's more basic than, more important than, and a prerequisite to democracy. It's just what is needed: an end to extreme suffering. posted 03/24/2008 at 12:10:20

You are "Independent"? Of what? Intelligence? posted 03/24/2008 at 11:58:58

Great article. Another example of Obama offering a substantive and significant change from current politics, a change in the right direction, in one of the most important areas of governance. I hope that some those people incessantly asking "How, HOW, would Obama change anything?" will read this. posted 03/24/2008 at 11:56:44

Hillary Clinton Claims About 1996 Bosnia Trip Called Into Question

Dude, impossible to read. "I am in charge of over 100,000 blog pages that getting the word out against Barack Obama..." LOL. posted 03/24/2008 at 21:57:56

Obama's Great "Bad Week"

Most of what you said has nothing to do with this article. Just say that you didn't think the speech you have many times already was great -- as you already have many times -- and spare us your cut-and-paste Clinton propaganda. Do you have any new (preferentially constructive) 'thoughts' to bring to the discussion?

Many people didn't think the speech was great. Many people did. The important question isn't how avid Obama haters like yourself spin the speech to their partisan advantage. The question is what the majority of Americans thought, and whether it will help improve race relations in America. posted 03/24/2008 at 13:16:13

Stunning Climate Double-Talk From McCain Campaign

Um, have you noticed that oil prices are rising as supply diminishes? The pace of technological development is a function of investment, which is a function of profit and political will. Rising oil prices and decreased oil supply (and supply stability) will make alternative energies affordable within the next decade or two. It is already happening in many places, e.g. wind power in Germany. If our leaders make smart choices now, there is lots of money and jobs to be made and pollution to be prevented. posted 03/24/2008 at 17:20:09

A Mosaic: 4,000 Americans Dead

So many faces. Also, let us not forget the (probably) hundreds of thousands of dead Iraqis, and those from other places, who's lives were equally valuable. posted 03/24/2008 at 17:31:15

Clinton: Protect Reputable Home Lenders

I'm glad Clinton attacked Bush on this and proposed some ideas. I don't much like her ideas, however: appoint a (questionable) 'panel', protect banks from their own mistakes, and spend lots of money that we don't have. But at least it's good to discuss possible solutions, and better to attack the Republicans for putting us in this situation. posted 03/24/2008 at 11:11:08

4000 US Soldiers Killed In Iraq

For the purpose you describe, a dictatorship would be much better than a "free state". It is apparent that the Iraq war has seriously destabilized the region, not stabilized it. It would be difficult to imagine a course of action more harmful to Middle East stability than that undertaken by Bush and likely to be perpetuated and even amplified by McCain. posted 03/23/2008 at 23:29:03

Obama Tells Smerconish That He Confronted Wright On Statements

How the heck are we supposed to discuss race without discussing typical attitudes and behaviors? I wish people would stop hiding behind political correctness and have some honest discussion! (BlueBoomer, I'm not suggesting that you are doing this. I just hope people don't react the way you guess they might.) posted 03/24/2008 at 11:40:19

Why is it perplexing? Let me explain: YouTube can be both beneficial and dangerous, flip sides of a coin. The benefit is that The People have a new vehicle to distribute video (which is arguably the most powerful form of communication). The danger is that anyone can scour every available video for damaging soundbites (videobites?), which can subsequently be picked up and amplified by cable TV.

For me, what is perplexing is that so few of the YouTube users who watched the videobytes of Wright also watched the slightly longer videos that showed these snippets in context and gave much more information. (Of course, TV users don't have this option on that medium. Incredibly, even the 24 hour news channels almost exclusively present videobites.) posted 03/24/2008 at 11:37:18

Truth on CNN! Pundits Defend Obama, Anderson Cooper Is Perplexed (As Usual)

There seems to be a market for intelligence and honesty. Will no one fill it? posted 03/24/2008 at 01:38:10

Clinton, Obama Backers Go Off Message On Fox News Sunday

Caucuses and primaries attract different types of voters. Primaries are dominated by people who are willing to take an hour to vote, not an evening. Caucuses are dominated by those who have spent a lot of time learning about the candidates and so one evening is no big deal. Primaries are wide but shallow, caucuses are narrow but deep. Each is useful in different ways in selecting a nominee. Neither "skews the will of the people."

Even in the most typical, most predictable presidential elections, general election polls taken before one party has even selected a nominee are virtually meaningless. In this election, they are even less meaningful (if that's possible). For instance, how can anyone predict at this point how likely it is that some voter is going to cast a ballot? Voter turnout may well be one of the most important factors this year. Also, in the nomination contests, Obama has gained significantly (like, at least 10 points) in every state in which he has campaigned. He has barely had the chance yet to start his campaign against McCain, so don't expect current numbers to be meaningful. posted 03/23/2008 at 13:22:24

Don't you see your hypocrisy when you say "childish rantings [sic]" and tell them to "grow up", but accuse them of calling people names? posted 03/23/2008 at 13:07:08

Bush Gutting The Endangered Species Act

I see from your previous posts that you are rooting for Clinton. No surprise there. You have no clue what's going on, do you? posted 03/23/2008 at 11:01:23

SuperDuper Delegates: How About Some Leadership?

Nothing has been "withheld". The lesson from this story is that the media can manipulate large percentages of voters simply by what tiny bits of information about which candidate they chose to release, and how they portray these sound-bites. This only works because typical (yes, typical) Americans do not research or think for themselves (because they're too busy, too accepting of authority, and many other reasons).

For instance, you seem to think some inflammatory parts of some of Rev. Wright's speeches are very important, right? Have you bothered to look at any more of his speeches, including the parts immediately before and after the sound-bites that have been played so many times (hint: it's available on YouTube)? Or have you researched other aspects of his church to satisfy yourself of it's character? Until you do, you are at the mercy of the media. posted 03/22/2008 at 12:48:01

I say: What's an Obamatron? posted 03/22/2008 at 12:34:53

Obama Has Clear Money Advantage

Put your money where your mouth is: go to intrade.com and make a significant bet on it. Then maybe I'll give an ounce or credence to your opinion, soothsayer. posted 03/21/2008 at 22:37:38

Girl In 3 AM Commercial Films Ad For Obama

It "didn't scare me or anyone I know." And do you think your little sample of acquaintances is meaningful? Especially when you probably don't even realize what people are talking about when they say "fear" in this context.

Can't you just look at the ad and see the intent? If not, try it again with objectivity. If that fails, ask yourself: what do sleeping children in an American bed have to do with phones ringing in the White House at 3 a.m.? Can you think of a valid reason to use the image of sleeping children?
posted 03/22/2008 at 03:07:08

I'm more influenced by the arrogance of Clinton and her supporters. (By the way, I'm more than twice as old as Casey.) posted 03/22/2008 at 02:47:52

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