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Hillary Clinton's stubborness, no matter its cause, seems like such a profitless enterprise. If she wins, we lose. If she loses, we win. In any event, the Republicans hope she's the one they oppose and not Barack Obama. You see, to their mind, it would be hard to point a finger at a man who's never supped out of the D.C. trough. posted 05/16/2008 at 02:49:22

The Einstein letter: "Belief in God "Childish" . . . only addresses the fact that when one of the sharpest minds of the twentieth century is revealed, concerning religion, then coming to any other conclusion would seem not only awkward but ludicrous. posted 05/14/2008 at 02:24:33

"George Bush gave up golf for the troops." Let me repeat that: George Bush gave up golf for the troops!? If tragedy were comedy, this would be a funny skit for Saturday Night Live. However, since this tragedy is not comedy ... my heart goes out to the men and women in uniform!

Their sacrifices come at high cost. The cost of doing their duty. The cost of having an incompetent Commander and Chief, whose deceit, and whose corruption knows no boundary or decency. posted 05/14/2008 at 02:11:40

Having just watched a special documentary about west Virginia occupants, I am struck by the correlation between those in support of the (Republican-endorsed) mining interests and those who are in support of Hillary Clinton.

However, both the mining interests -- who make no apologies for poisoning drinking water, contaminating soil and fouling the air -- and Hillary Clinton, seem to share striking similarities in their arguments.

One threatens that environmentalists seek to take away the jobs of those who strip-mine, and the other wants to ensure that their jobs remain secure. Neither mining officials or Hillary Clinton will ever have to drink anything but purified or bottled water.

Neither will have any children play in contaminated grounds, or swim in brown and blackened ponds. Neither will have their friends and family members suffer industrial-waste-ridden cancers. Neither will ever have to live like west Virginians who have nowhere else to go, or even if they did, have the kind of money it would take to get there.

I shudder to think what all of that actually means. posted 05/14/2008 at 01:58:47

John McCain has developed into a sad commentary. He's for it, of course, unless it changes course, and then he's pointed in another direction, following a beneficial wind. Oddly enough, this sounds like Hillary Clinton's line of thinking, along with her actions, along with her plans for the future as long as she's in the running for the President....

I don't find it surprising that each favors a mask to suit their needs, but what is alarming is that people who've supported them, are slow to get the message. They're fakes. Both of them. As artificial as sun lamps on a rainy day.

That said, have a nice one. posted 05/12/2008 at 10:41:28

I could not agree with you more. posted 05/10/2008 at 00:31:20

Once upon a time Hillary Clinton won a beauty contest. She was the only one on-stage. Still, she insists on an award. Is there something wrong with that reasoning? posted 05/07/2008 at 10:46:07

There is another side to this issue that should be addressed. One, Obama takes the long view that will have relevant worth. Clinton just wants those votes coming in, so she'll say and do anything to get them.

One politician believes in sustainable values. The other in the power of sound bites. One is lobbyist picked, the other is a noted enemy of the lobbyist syndicate. Is there a hard choice to make here? posted 04/30/2008 at 07:06:21

Jane, the idea of a separation of church and state is certainly admirable. Unfortunately, a quick study of our history reveals it to be no more than 1700's lip service. Think pluralistic republic. That concept expresses what we have, not what we wish we had. posted 04/30/2008 at 06:35:30

John McCain accusing Barack Obama of being insensitive to poor people is ludicrous. Of course, for him and his Republican cronies, it's all right to dangle a carrot in front of poor people, lord knows they're starving enough, but never mind where that imaginary carrot leads! posted 04/28/2008 at 09:31:32

Where's the humor in all this? Barack Obama hasn't supped from the poisoned well as the others have, but media entertainers are still trying to figure out who's the most 'electable'? Doesn't anyone have a clue!? posted 04/26/2008 at 09:48:49

What we have here, in Clinton's win in Pennsylvania, is a lack of understanding what the Republicans want. They want to duke it out with Hillary Clinton. Against her they feel they have an even chance, if not better, of keeping the White House, the war, the economic drowning and all the rest of their mistakes to a minimum.

Unfortunately, they're right. The last person they want to take on is Barack Obama. The very last. In fact, if it can be discouraged in the slightest degree they will throw their entire weight against that happening.

It's a lot easier for them to have the pot calling the kettle black, when the pot is smeared with the same tarnish, from the same unwashed trough all of them feed from. Barack Obama, on the other hand, is a different matter. He's a thoughtful visionary that has been sorely lacking in Washington politics since the end of WWII.

I do not believe for an instant that under her, and her husband's guidance that there will be a change in the way Washington does business as usual. She is simply too deep in the pockets of the lobbyists. posted 04/23/2008 at 10:07:22

The first bionic eye implant in history is wonderful news. Now all we have to do is advance a little further, and those who have been so terribly impaired may regain their full sight! posted 04/22/2008 at 00:46:07

When Barack Obama asserts that Hillary and Billary are correct; that he does not have their portfolio for knuckling under to the special interests, largely due to lack of experience, I'm sure that many construe that to be a message of hope.

It would put Hillary and Billary's overweaning ambition to rest. It would uncover John McCain's undoubted credentials for making all the wrong decisions for all the wrong reasons. It would tell the entire world we are not their enemy. That even given the ills a short-sighted government, in the hands of a bunch of thugs may do, we still can repair some of the damage.

In that, there are few better suited than Senator Obama, and those who promote their own agendas ahead of the common good, need to be removed and relegated a place in history as failures. posted 04/20/2008 at 01:49:59

Hillary Clinton then, is what Hillary Clinton is today. This is unfortunate for her because there are quite a number of people who aren't likely to forget it. posted 04/20/2008 at 02:08:32

Mr. Robbins has a sharp mind. Perhaps he and Justin Raimondo of the Washington Independent can collaborate on a piece? Now that would be interesting. posted 04/16/2008 at 01:58:46

If the international community saw that this nation put justice ahead of politics, law ahead of corruption and malfeasance of office, that could be the change that gives this nation a rebirth. It's certainly something to think about.

However, Senator Obama must be careful. We're talking about expelling satraps who have been immersed in power, and entrenched in positions of high office and influence. This could be a dangerous undertaking. posted 04/16/2008 at 01:39:16

Adrianna!

If people would just take a closer look into Hillary Clinton's background, as they didn't with George Bush, they'd see she's just a phony! Barack Obama is right. The people are bitter. Who can blame us!

As an Independent I can say that we've been set up so many times by people like Hillary, like George, like every other demagogue that when they sense a breath of change in the air they panic. posted 04/15/2008 at 08:29:35

I am truly sorry for your horrible experience, however, realistically speaking you are obligated to protect yourself. Don't believe me? Check the statistics. Those who are threatened, and who cannot, or will not defend themselves with deadly force usually suffer for it. posted 04/12/2008 at 14:34:06

I hope presidential hopefuls Clinton and Obama realize guns equalize everyone. Laws only go so far, and when tney are abused, either by criminals or agents of a runaway government, both mindsets should be aware of the risks they incur. That's part of being a strong nation. posted 04/12/2008 at 14:46:42

Arrianna,

We've suffered this form of government since its inception. On the one hand we shout we're democratic, and true, we are in part, but it hasn't been until George Bush and Dick Cheney took office that they got a close look at a very ugly side. posted 04/12/2008 at 15:09:30

Hmm. Maybe in ten more years he'll be able to tell the difference between a rock-solid performer and a phony. posted 04/09/2008 at 08:56:30

Representative Murtha,
I'll go you one better. Westmoreland. Nixon. LBJ. McNamara. Kissinger. They and every one of their sycophants seem to tell the same old story over, and over, and over again. Why haven't we started classes in "Reading History 101"? posted 04/09/2008 at 09:07:23

You are fortunate in having the option to follow up a common sense approach. Meanwhile, the rest of us just suffer lip service, incompetence and malpractice. posted 04/08/2008 at 08:50:22

You might suggest that someone ask this wonderful military paragon if he was related to Westmoreland. posted 04/08/2008 at 09:13:08

I would like to think that in such situations the crew is well armed, and trained to repel all boarders. I would like to think that. I really, really, would like to think that. posted 04/05/2008 at 08:36:39

I remember having an apple pie in Pennsylvania. It gave me the sort of indigestion I remember to this day. posted 04/02/2008 at 08:59:02

Mario Cuomo supports, and suggests the idea that the Vice Presidency be offered Hillary Clinton as a consolation prize. Puzzled? Let's put it a little more clearly. Knowing the woman through her resume, one can only conclude that she is a deceitful, untrustworthy opportunist.

Thus, if Barack Obama shows such a lack of judgment to accede to this horrible notion, maybe voting for any of them doesn't make sense. What do you think, Mario?

By the way, Mario, I never could figure out who you worked for.... posted 04/01/2008 at 08:58:37

You see, Chelsea, this is a stink that needs cleaning up. It wouldn't be a stink if it didn't. So here's the question. How does it feel to find yourself between a rock (your mom), and a hard place (your dad), and knowing neither deserves to be anywhere near political power again?

Whatever your answer is, allow me to elaborate. Your mom is angry over your dad's philandering about (how many times?), and even though a normal woman would have given you a hug, said everything was going to be all right, and divorces your dad, she does the opposite.

Hmm.

Then, to make matters more confounding, she hops, skips and jumps over to New York, with a vacant senatorial seat, and immediately sets out to use it as a springboard for the presidency. Seems to me that that is yet another odd issue to mull over.

Which, of course, raises the question of whatever gave her the idea she has the background, the experience, the know-how, the intelligence, the wisdom to be someone who could heal us from horrible wounds?

The fact that she's a woman? Well, Chelsea, I don't want to embarrass you, but your mom is a 'strange' woman. Her resume points that out. What we need is someone who is actually normal. So tell me, how does it feel to find yourself between a.... posted 04/01/2008 at 09:25:46

Okay, she's a phony. Now let's just ignore her and concentrate on specifics. How to undo the harm of twelve years of Republican chaos. posted 03/31/2008 at 09:30:08

It is a mistake to offer the governorship of New York as a carrot to Hillary Clinton. Instead she should be spanked and sent back to Arkansas. posted 03/30/2008 at 09:15:14

Ms. Peggy Noonan has hit the nail on the head, probably a dozen times in a single paragraph. Her assessment of Hillary Clinton is so sharp that superlatives cannot compare. posted 03/29/2008 at 10:14:52

Mr. Carville has a problem with Mr. Richardson changing his mind. He should have shrugged his shoulders and said something like: "Oh, well. Win some, lose some." Instead, he let loose with a diatribe that was repugnant and childish. Oh, well, win some, lose some. posted 03/29/2008 at 10:32:50

Keith,
You're missing the point, probably because you have been so close to the Clintons. In a number of stories I've written, the way to uncover clues is to follow the money. Oftentimes that means follow the way to gain power.

Why didn't she divorce her husband? Think about that a moment. Any normal woman would have, unless instead, she needed his support in some future time. Now he's paying off for her saving him from an incredible and scandalous divorce.

Why was this Arkansas woman shopping for a seat on the Senate, and then snapping up the one in New York? Think about that.

What does she have to gain, playing her gender card every chance she gets? Why does she pander to the under-privileged, under-educated, when it is in essence a targeted audience for Republicans?

What does she hope to gain, lying about her background, striving to rewrite her history, and give herself advertising points that simply don't exist?

The questions keep coming on and on, until finally, you are left with one inescapable fact. One upmanship. That's what it's all about. She wants to prove to the world, to her husband, and mostly to herself that she was the power behind the throne ... when in actuality, her place was as insignificant as the First Lady's then, just as it is insignificant as the Senator from New York now. posted 03/27/2008 at 09:37:59

I like the way you write. Short, choppy sentences that carry a distinct message. Aside of that, you're also right in your analysis. Obama must talk past Hillary Clinton as if she didn't exist. Her supporters will get the message. posted 03/27/2008 at 09:20:03

James Carville did something foolish. At times we all do something foolish, but in his case it was also a little funny. He mistook himself for Jesus, Moses and Abraham, all rolled into one. posted 03/25/2008 at 09:04:56