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OneLiberalLady
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Electing Sweetie
I thought Erica's book, Fear of Flying, was totally stupid. It would have been vastly disappointing to find her supporting Obama. posted 05/16/2008 at 19:43:28
Obama Calls Reporter 'Sweetie' In Michigan
I call men "sweetie" from time to time. Is that so wrong?
And as to the idea floating in a few of these comments that Obama doesn't like strong woman, I have a two =word response: Michelle Obama. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:31:12
And as to the idea floating in a few of these comments that Obama doesn't like strong woman, I have a two =word response: Michelle Obama. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:31:12
Krugman Hits Obama Over Working-Class Voters
Hey Paul, I see you've once again read the Clinton talking points before writing your column.
Amazing though that you are buying into a campaign featuring all the dirty tricks of Karl Rove, from push polling to meaningless scare- mongering ads. posted 04/25/2008 at 10:26:26
Amazing though that you are buying into a campaign featuring all the dirty tricks of Karl Rove, from push polling to meaningless scare- mongering ads. posted 04/25/2008 at 10:26:26
Media Jump Ship From Obama To Clinton
Well, the media helped bring us the invasion of Iraq with their uncritical lapdog writing. So it should be no suprprise that they will be bringing us a return of the Clintons and then McCain. Or at least they'll try. posted 04/25/2008 at 09:53:22
Now, you know you can't be a working class woman over 50 supporting Obama. THEY said that people like you don't support him!
Obama 2008 posted 04/25/2008 at 09:51:54
Obama 2008 posted 04/25/2008 at 09:51:54
ABC is the outfit that did the hatchet job on Obama in the debates. And they are lying if they are claiming the "popular vote" is for Clinton since Florida and Michigan should not be counted. Also the primary is about delegates, since some states are caucus states. The Clintons full realized this until they lost the delegate count and then they switched their theme. See this:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/24/132543/942/817/502592 posted 04/25/2008 at 09:42:24
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/24/132543/942/817/502592 posted 04/25/2008 at 09:42:24
You are so right! The support for Obama is far deeper, and certainly broader, than that for McGovern. I am also a white woman of a certain age and I support Obama. And our whole community in the northwest is overwhelmmingly white and they support Obama 3:1. And they, of course, are not all young. If the Clintons have to keep lying and spinning their way toward August, even if they gain the nomination they will have destroyed the party. posted 04/25/2008 at 09:36:08
This report emphasizes commentary by Joe Klein and Karl Rove. GIVE ME A BREAK! This article by Edsall is in no way balanced. Time was always for Hillary.
And as to the results in PA, a 9.2 point differential does not represent a great win for Hillary with all her ties and history to PA a nighboring state to NY. Why would this be a "paradign shift" when she was expected to win here for weeks?
People who are dumb enough to compare Obama's support to McGovern's are just plain stupid and probably were not around in the early 70's.
And those of us who support Obama are not going to be manipulated by the Clintons and the press. I will write in Obama's name in the general before I would vote for a faux democrat like Hillary.
And thanks, Huffington Post, for a lousy, hyperventilating headline. posted 04/25/2008 at 09:10:39
And as to the results in PA, a 9.2 point differential does not represent a great win for Hillary with all her ties and history to PA a nighboring state to NY. Why would this be a "paradign shift" when she was expected to win here for weeks?
People who are dumb enough to compare Obama's support to McGovern's are just plain stupid and probably were not around in the early 70's.
And those of us who support Obama are not going to be manipulated by the Clintons and the press. I will write in Obama's name in the general before I would vote for a faux democrat like Hillary.
And thanks, Huffington Post, for a lousy, hyperventilating headline. posted 04/25/2008 at 09:10:39
Clinton Debt $5 Million Higher Than Reported
The whole Clinton campaign seems to be comprised of people who will do and say anything to get the Clintons back in the White House. There is a great article in the Daily Kos quoting top level staff such as Wolfson and McAuliffe for months saying the primary was all about delegates. And now they have lost that part of the race so they are spinning some fabrication about a non-existent popular vote metric. They have no shame.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/24/132543/942/817/502592 posted 04/25/2008 at 09:17:47
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/24/132543/942/817/502592 posted 04/25/2008 at 09:17:47
James Carville: Barack Obama "Hides Under The New York Times Editorialists' Skirt"
Here we have it a Clinton spokesperson calling Obama effeminate. Is there no level to which the Clinton camp won't sink? If Hillary manages to win it will be a hollow victory. She has brought the Dems down to the level of Rove and Scaife.....Carville always was at that level. posted 04/25/2008 at 09:23:53
Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Howard Dean May Intervene In Dem Primary
Thank you for raising the issue of the "same two families in charge." This cannot be overstated as a factor to be considered in selecting the nominee. America will begin to look like one big crime machine with power going back and forth between the same two families. posted 04/24/2008 at 15:44:57
A Time article dated yesterday lists her as "undecided." Do you know something we don't? Please share! posted 04/24/2008 at 15:41:45
Good plan! posted 04/24/2008 at 15:31:23
Waiting until after the primaries is too late. The Clintons will have completely Swift -boated and destroyed Obama's chances by then. And he is too fine a person to go negative against a member of his own party. Please, Superdelegates, show some spine! Do you really want to encourage the Clinton viciousness any more than you already have?
Also, I think a return to a Clinton presidency is bad for America. It is unthinkable that in a country of 300 million people, we can only find candidates from two families. It therefore sends the message that things are being done in back rooms to keep these people in power. posted 04/24/2008 at 14:58:05
Also, I think a return to a Clinton presidency is bad for America. It is unthinkable that in a country of 300 million people, we can only find candidates from two families. It therefore sends the message that things are being done in back rooms to keep these people in power. posted 04/24/2008 at 14:58:05
Is Hillary Clinton Push Polling?
SHE'S DISGUSTING. NO GOOD CAN COME OF THIS. SHE IS DESTROYING HER REPUTATION AND TAKING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S CHANCES IN 2008 DOWN WITH HER.
There is no question that one side could destroy the other given enough time and lack of scruples. That the Clintons have chosen to go down this road, perhaps successfully, is not a comment on the merits of Obama, it is a comment on the lengths to which the Clinton's will go. Any means to justify the ends. Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton. posted 04/24/2008 at 14:42:45
There is no question that one side could destroy the other given enough time and lack of scruples. That the Clintons have chosen to go down this road, perhaps successfully, is not a comment on the merits of Obama, it is a comment on the lengths to which the Clinton's will go. Any means to justify the ends. Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton. posted 04/24/2008 at 14:42:45
Evan Bayh, Hillary Supporter, Discourages Superdelegates From Endorsing
Well, Obama just got another one: Rep. David Wu from Oregon! posted 04/24/2008 at 15:54:38
Re: "It's Hillary's turn." You're kidding, right? posted 04/24/2008 at 15:50:15
Whoopi: "Part Of Me Wants Mccain To Win"
She also - I am guessing - doesn't have children who might end up serving in the endless wars of the war-mongering Republicans. posted 04/23/2008 at 19:10:08
Why, To The Mainstream Media, Does Hillary's 9.4 Victory Margin Equal "Double Digits"?
Thank you so much! I couldn't remember the math rules but knew intuitively there was something fishy about kikiva's calculations. It is just plain common sense. But thank you for validating my suspicion and giving the technical reason: introduced error. posted 04/23/2008 at 18:41:45
Obama Camp: Using Popular Vote Metric Just Ain't Gonna Work
To quote the New York Times editorial yesterday ("The Low Road to Victory"):
" It is past time for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to acknowledge that the negativity, for which she is mostly responsible, does nothing but harm to her, her opponent, her party and the 2008 election.......
On the eve of this crucial primary, Mrs. Clinton became the first Democratic candidate to wave the bloody shirt of 9/11. A Clinton television ad " torn right from Karl Rove"s playbook " evoked the 1929 stock market crash, Pearl Harbor, the Cuban missile crisis, the cold war and the 9/11 attacks, complete with video of Osama bin Laden. "If you can"t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen," the narrator intoned."
Her phony inflating of her share of the vote is just another example of the outrageous tactics she has used. To many people listening to her who may not be as informed about the details of this race, she may be appearing to make a good case. But she knows she is manipulating the facts and so do many of us. She will try to win at any cost, that is clear. posted 04/24/2008 at 09:36:42
" It is past time for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to acknowledge that the negativity, for which she is mostly responsible, does nothing but harm to her, her opponent, her party and the 2008 election.......
On the eve of this crucial primary, Mrs. Clinton became the first Democratic candidate to wave the bloody shirt of 9/11. A Clinton television ad " torn right from Karl Rove"s playbook " evoked the 1929 stock market crash, Pearl Harbor, the Cuban missile crisis, the cold war and the 9/11 attacks, complete with video of Osama bin Laden. "If you can"t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen," the narrator intoned."
Her phony inflating of her share of the vote is just another example of the outrageous tactics she has used. To many people listening to her who may not be as informed about the details of this race, she may be appearing to make a good case. But she knows she is manipulating the facts and so do many of us. She will try to win at any cost, that is clear. posted 04/24/2008 at 09:36:42
What an articulate post. Not only are the Clintons perpetrating big lies and distortions, but the media have consistently and uncritically bought into the fabrications. I'm not sure if it represents bias or laziness or what. Either way, they are not doing their jobs. posted 04/24/2008 at 09:26:47
My friends and I have been wondering about that. 9 (or 8) is certainly not a double digit lead. Why do so many headlines today call it a 10 point lead? It's actually a low margin considering the immense machine she had going for her in PA, their demographics, and her ties to the state. posted 04/23/2008 at 14:40:35
Let's just change the rules midstream why don't we? That is unfair to those of us in caucus states. I would think you would be embarrassed to support a candidate who proposes such a thing. It shows a certain lack of integrety and a desire to do anything no matter how unethical to gain an objective. SHE knows that what she is doing is wrong, and she would object to high heaven if Obama tried the same thing if the positiions were reversed. But they are not, and she is losing. posted 04/23/2008 at 14:33:51
Last Night Clinton Won the Pennsylvania Primary, but Lost the War for the Nomination
It might be a good idea to read the article before you post a comment; you obviously did not do this. Take a look at what Robert Creamer has to say. He is spot on. Hillary had a sub -par showing in PA, a state she should have won by 20%. And what path does she have to the nomination now, except by sabotage? As Creamer points out, giving her all favorable inferences, the numbers just aren't there. posted 04/23/2008 at 10:29:26
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry Endorses Obama
There are two pieces of good news in this article: 1. Oklahoma has a Democratic Governor; and 2. He is smart enough to endorse Obama. Seriously, Governor Henry eloquently articulates the reasons we should all support Obama. posted 04/23/2008 at 10:37:57
Hillary's New Inevitability
Obama is not far left .....it's just that Hillary is far right. posted 04/25/2008 at 10:43:01
Obama Endorsed By Nixon's Daughter
Amazing how far to the right the GOP has shifted! Nixon used to be considered conservative but by today's standards would be a moderate and even a liberal on some issues. Thank you and others who have posted some of the positive specifics of Nixon's policies. It is really important to remember how far the current Republicans have moved the debate away from our core values as Americans, and it is important for Dems and progressives to push back. posted 04/23/2008 at 11:44:14
Clinton, McCain Back Gas Tax Holiday, Obama Opposes
The only way Americans will ever buy more fuel efficient vehiclesand possibly consider other changes to reduce carbon emissions and our reliance on foreign oil is for the price of gas to remain high. While painful, these prices may be the best thing that could happen to the environment, Good for Obama! posted 04/22/2008 at 09:56:29
Barack's Whining Over Debate Shows Why Hillary Is Best to Beat McCain
Oh grow up! All Obama said was that it was too bad most of the questions in the first hour were about matters so trivial and unsubstantive. Do you want information on health care and foreign policiy or should we discuss whether Hillary was fired on in Bosnia or someone Obama knew was a member of a fringe organization?
I can't think of a politician more cool, calm and collected than Obama, or someone I would trust to make the important decisions in event of a crisis more than him. It is obvious that your side is trying to spin things in a direction to favor Hillary in a last ditch attempt to derail Obama, but I don't think it will work. posted 04/22/2008 at 14:33:54
I can't think of a politician more cool, calm and collected than Obama, or someone I would trust to make the important decisions in event of a crisis more than him. It is obvious that your side is trying to spin things in a direction to favor Hillary in a last ditch attempt to derail Obama, but I don't think it will work. posted 04/22/2008 at 14:33:54
Bill Clinton: Hillary Would Be Winning Under GOP Primary Rules
And if the sky weren't blue it would be pink and if fish didn't swim they would fly. Desperate, desperate, desperate! posted 04/21/2008 at 17:28:04
Hillary Clinton Ad Features Osama Bin Laden: Campaign AdWatch
That is a great idea! I hope you will contact the Obama campaign with it. posted 04/21/2008 at 17:22:35
She doesn't have to be embarrassed, because most of the people viewing the ad will probably have no idea of the truth of the matter. She's just pandering to the lowest common denominator. But what I can't understand is why her more intelligent supporters are still on board with her behavior. posted 04/21/2008 at 17:21:00
Too bad that even as Bill Clinton made the uplifting appeal on behalf of John Kerry, he probably didn't believe himself that voters would go for the candidate that made them "think and hope." Bill knows better than that , is my guess. So it is completely cynical but not surprising that the Clintons would go in this direction with their ads. What in heck Hillary's "experience" amounts to is beyond me, but one could probably never go broke underestimating the naivete of the American public. Anyone who would be influenced by a generic ad like that can't be too bright. posted 04/21/2008 at 17:10:25
Michael Moore Endorses Obama, Calls Clinton Tactics "Disgusting"
Michael Moore's last point is very well taken. For meaningful improvement in government, the next president will need a legion of citizens standing behind him. And Barack Obama is the one who has such support, and represents the potential for real progress in America.
By the way, the Right is already trying to paint this call for change as "revolutionary" and scary. And we need to be ready to push back hard. We are not so much talking about change as a return to values as expressed in government that Americans had held dear for decades and beyond, and have been ripped to shreds by the Bush administration (and Reagan before him). We are the ones who see the best in America and can lead this country back on track. posted 04/21/2008 at 10:57:45
By the way, the Right is already trying to paint this call for change as "revolutionary" and scary. And we need to be ready to push back hard. We are not so much talking about change as a return to values as expressed in government that Americans had held dear for decades and beyond, and have been ripped to shreds by the Bush administration (and Reagan before him). We are the ones who see the best in America and can lead this country back on track. posted 04/21/2008 at 10:57:45
Obama Praises McCain, Clinton Responds
I can't decide which is true: Hillary has no memory of things she has said in the past, or she thinks the American people, and specifically Demmocrats, are completely stupid. Obama's comment only characterized McCain as better than Bush, not as better than Hillary. Her previous comment which went on in detail about how experienced she and McCain - but not Obama - were was far worse.
Who does she think she is kidding? posted 04/21/2008 at 10:46:52
Who does she think she is kidding? posted 04/21/2008 at 10:46:52
A Guide to NYT Bombshell on Military/Media Propaganda
It's ironic that the Pentagon did not do nearly as good a job in fighting the Iraq war as they did in organizing the propaganda to prop it up. posted 04/21/2008 at 09:49:44
Clinton Backer Distributes Essay On How GOP Would Link Obama To '70s Radicals
One thing Hillary and her tools overlook is that the "ammunition" the Republicans will have against Obama is nothing compared to the stuff they have on the Clintons. Come on! The Clinton presidency was one long barrage of charges by the Republicans, some imagined but some real. Have we forgotten so soon how miserable it all was? Republicans may be gunning for Obama as they would any Democratic candidate, but they hate the Clintons with an enduring passion.
I also agree with all the posts commenting to the effect that the Clintons have irrevocably soiled themselves with their behavior in this campaign. It is laughable how they and their surrogates are attempting to hide behind the idea that THEY are not making far-fetched and "creative" charges, but merely doing us all the service of bringing to our attention what the Republicans will do. A convenient cover. posted 04/19/2008 at 10:33:22
I also agree with all the posts commenting to the effect that the Clintons have irrevocably soiled themselves with their behavior in this campaign. It is laughable how they and their surrogates are attempting to hide behind the idea that THEY are not making far-fetched and "creative" charges, but merely doing us all the service of bringing to our attention what the Republicans will do. A convenient cover. posted 04/19/2008 at 10:33:22
Clinton Slams Democratic Activists At Private Fundraiser
In the caucus I attended, the only shrill people were the Hillary supporters, even though they were a distinct minority. The Obama people filed in quietly and voted - about 6 to 1 for Obama. Those of us who went on to the next stage, the Legislative Convention, were treated to the same spectacle. The Hillaryites were loud in their complaints and not at all friendly. So I just do not understand the comments made by the Clintons about caucuses - unless it is just SOUR GRAPES. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:51:10
I couldn't agree more. There is no question that bringing all the vast resources of the Clinton machine against an able candidate could impact that candidate - Obama - negatively. Clinton held many of the carrds as an insider and wife of a former president., and it still didn't get her that far. But, yes, with her last breath she is going to keep calling in those chips and using her network to unearth little details to smear Obama. She is not going gracefully into that good night, and is willing to destroy the Democrats' chances along the way. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:44:08
Krugman: Obama Clinging To A Stereotype
I have an autographed copy of Krugman's latest book, Conscience of a Liberal. Now I see the title as completely ironic and plan to sell the book. If his idea of an admirable "liberal" is Hillary Clinton, consummate triangulater and hawk, his thoughts are not worth reading. posted 04/18/2008 at 20:27:37
The Very Serious Debate, Starring The Very Serious George & Charlie
Since this was an all Democratic debate, I wonder why the Democratic Party couldn't have set some limits on the types of questions. They could have at least insisted that a certain per centage have some real content to them. posted 04/17/2008 at 15:27:01
Et Tu, ABC?
Give us a reference to your assertion that the relationship was "close, personal and enduring." Because your statement directly contradicts reliable sources such as Washington Post Factchecker. posted 04/17/2008 at 15:22:28
Worst. Debate. Ever.
This may be the first time in history that the losing party wasn't even officially a debater. Way to go, ABC News! posted 04/16/2008 at 23:40:58
I never watch ABC News and now I never will. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:39:05
Clinton emphatically says Obama can win White House
"Guilt by association" is a good term for iot and has horrible resonance in American history. Think of Joseph McCarthy going after people who had simply known or associated with Communists. People seem to be criticizing Obama for a weak performance, but how do you really respond to questions that condemn you for simply knowing or working with someone? It's sort of a "When did you stop beating your wife?" type of question. Where do you begin to answer it, I wonder. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:30:05
People who are reduced to calling names must be pretty desperate! posted 04/16/2008 at 23:24:49
Hillary Clinton has the most to gain by pushing the alleged William Ayers "connection." An interesting comment in Washington Post Fact Checker:
"In the short term, the person who has most to gain by speculation about Obama's acquaintance with a former terrorist is Hillary Clinton. The former First Lady likes to present herself as "tested and vetted" after years of exposure to Republican attacks, in contrast to Obama, a relative newcomer to hardscrabble presidential politics. Such arguments resonate with Johnson, the counterterrorism expert, who told me that he is a Clinton supporter, although not involved with the campaign.
But the Obama-Ayers link is a tenuous one. As Newsday pointed out, Clinton has her own, also tenuous, Weatherman connection. Her husband commuted the sentences of a couple of convicted Weather Underground members, Susan Rosenberg and Linda Sue Evans, shortly before leaving office in January 2001. Which is worse: pardoning a convicted terrorist or accepting a campaign contribution from a former Weatherman who was never convicted?
Whatever his past, Ayers is now a respected member of the Chicago intelligentsia, and still a member of the Woods Fund Board. The president of the Woods Fund, Deborah Harrington, said he had been selected for the board because of his solid academic credentials and "passion for social justice." posted 04/16/2008 at 23:21:58
"In the short term, the person who has most to gain by speculation about Obama's acquaintance with a former terrorist is Hillary Clinton. The former First Lady likes to present herself as "tested and vetted" after years of exposure to Republican attacks, in contrast to Obama, a relative newcomer to hardscrabble presidential politics. Such arguments resonate with Johnson, the counterterrorism expert, who told me that he is a Clinton supporter, although not involved with the campaign.
But the Obama-Ayers link is a tenuous one. As Newsday pointed out, Clinton has her own, also tenuous, Weatherman connection. Her husband commuted the sentences of a couple of convicted Weather Underground members, Susan Rosenberg and Linda Sue Evans, shortly before leaving office in January 2001. Which is worse: pardoning a convicted terrorist or accepting a campaign contribution from a former Weatherman who was never convicted?
Whatever his past, Ayers is now a respected member of the Chicago intelligentsia, and still a member of the Woods Fund Board. The president of the Woods Fund, Deborah Harrington, said he had been selected for the board because of his solid academic credentials and "passion for social justice." posted 04/16/2008 at 23:21:58
Wasn't he awful? posted 04/16/2008 at 23:10:17
According to Keith Olbermann, two different Fox "news" pundits separate.y, on air, urged Stephanopolis to ask the Ayers question. So of course, being a good Republican, he had to do it. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:06:40
I think you are right. The questions asked of Obama to paint him as an elitest were downright embarassing. Someone who was a "Weatherman" when he was 8 years old, the "bitter" comment which was an off the cuff analystical remark made to a small group, the flag pin ridiculousness. It almost felt like Hillary planted those questions. Why were they going at Barack with both barrels without pressing her on the sleazy Mark Penn, Bosnia etc.
I speculate that her side was somehow behind this and I now have an even lower opinion of the Clintons than before. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:02:27
I speculate that her side was somehow behind this and I now have an even lower opinion of the Clintons than before. posted 04/16/2008 at 23:02:27
He doesn't need people to write speeches for him. He is a most capable writer. posted 04/16/2008 at 22:02:04
Thank you, I will take your advice. posted 04/16/2008 at 21:56:46
On the West Coast we haven't seen this yet but it sounds awful. Why in the world would Stephanopolis, who worked for Bill Clinton, be deemed an appropriate interrogator anyway? posted 04/16/2008 at 21:41:43
You want to base the choice of president on who wears a FLAG PIN???? posted 04/16/2008 at 21:29:14
Or maybe she is just plain nasty, mean and a sore loser. posted 04/16/2008 at 21:26:48
Why Hillary Clinton's Slash-and-Burn Politics May Hurt Her More Than Obama
You make many good points. Hillary's recent behavior just exemplifies her willingness to say and do anything to get elected. So now she's drinking shots and shooting ducks. In the New York senate race, she was suddenly a life-long Yankees fan. In an early debate with Obama she was civil and gracious and then a day or two later ripped him in the back by saying only she and McCain were presidential timber.
The thing is, people do see through phoniness and pandering. She may destroy Obama (and even the best candidate could be destroyed if the other side has enough time to do it) but that does not render her electable in November. Her demeanor compared to McCain's would come across as unsteady, if not unstable. posted 04/16/2008 at 10:25:47
The thing is, people do see through phoniness and pandering. She may destroy Obama (and even the best candidate could be destroyed if the other side has enough time to do it) but that does not render her electable in November. Her demeanor compared to McCain's would come across as unsteady, if not unstable. posted 04/16/2008 at 10:25:47
At least the uncommitted superdelegates in states that have already had their primaries go to Obama should jump in with their support. This might end it sooner, which would be a blessing to the Democratic party. posted 04/16/2008 at 10:16:32
John McCain Should Go on Vacation, Hillary Clinton is Doing His Job for Him
That's true: we are not saying you are bigoted just because you prefer Hillary. Wrong, but certainly not necessarily prejudiced! posted 04/14/2008 at 21:48:37
I don't object to Hillary's policies (most of them). I object to HILLARY. And not because she is a woman but because she panders and does not seem to have any values that she really believes in. Nor does she appear to be a leader. There is nothing "irrational" about it. Before she had sunk this low I would have said I simply prefer Obama. Now, I'd have to say her shrill and opportunistic tirades have completely turned me off. And I honestly feel that we, as a nation, need to break the pathological "Bush-Clinton-Bush" rut that we are in. But it is certainly not because she is a woman that I don't think she is the best choice. You must be desperate to be characterizing women as "misogynist." . posted 04/14/2008 at 21:47:15
Did you mean Hillarious Age? Oh, sorry, there is nothing funny about a corrupt woman trying desperately to stay on the stage after the audience is through with her. posted 04/14/2008 at 21:38:03
It's really hard to imagine that Hillary believes any good can come of her bahavior. What is she thinking; does she not realize how ridiculous she looks? posted 04/14/2008 at 21:06:09
Clinton Becomes A Gun Lover
LOL. Thanks! posted 04/12/2008 at 23:09:04
Clinton Pollster: Obama Comments "Fair Game" For Attack Ads
You have 4,000 plus Americans dead in Iraq and you are worried about the word "clinging?" posted 04/12/2008 at 22:01:54
You have a point. We have come this far, what's four more years? And although McCain is an empty suit, he might be slightly better as president than Bush has been. If Hillary steals the nomination by her incessant denigration of Obama, a good and decent man, it might be worth thinking of which is the worse alternative. McCain is an honest conservative (sort of). Hillary is....what? posted 04/12/2008 at 21:57:10
The fact that the Republicans are parroting the attacks against Obama suggest they would much rather run against Hillary. What a shocker! They have even lobbied and tried to "shame" an uncommitted Congressman from PA to withold support from Obama, See this insightful comment:
http://www.dailykos.com/ posted 04/12/2008 at 21:48:23
http://www.dailykos.com/ posted 04/12/2008 at 21:48:23
He was feeling their pain and sympathizing with their plight. Ane Hillary and her henchmen want to make this into a big deal because they have nothing else to offer.
What part of the definition of disenfranchising do you have trouble understanding? posted 04/12/2008 at 21:39:54
What part of the definition of disenfranchising do you have trouble understanding? posted 04/12/2008 at 21:39:54
This is not tough to figure out. It's the bottom of the 9th, the Clintons are desperate. Seize on any remark to try to paint the narrative of Barack Obama that will help Hillary. He is an "elitest." Excuse me? He is the one that rose from a modest childhood to graduate from Harvard law and become a Senator. Some elitest. And this from a candidate who paid her P.R. person $5 million in ONE MONTH. But when you are desperate - try anything, and take the whole Democratic Party down with you. posted 04/12/2008 at 21:34:18
Top 10 Celebrity Obama Supporters
Totally disagree, unless she is aiming to please the geriatric set. Barbara Streisand and Ted Danson and Elton John? Please tell me you are kidding. posted 04/21/2008 at 18:52:57
AP Poll: Bush Public Approval at New Low
"We the people" seem to be missing the mark on connecting the dots. Other polls show McCain leading in a match-up with either Dem yet it is clear that McCain as president would bring more of the same failed policies as Bush. "We the people" keep voting for these turkeys! (Well, maybe not you, and certainly not me.) posted 04/11/2008 at 12:33:13
Don't Be Fooled: Obama Is Actually Leading Hillary By 1-2 Million Votes
You are not stating an obvious fact: Washingtonians were told going into this that there primary vote WOULD NOT COUNT. Now, it doesn't take any great leap to realize that many people skipped the primary but voted where it counted in the caucus. So you just cannot compare the two votes. And it wasn't that hard to vote in the caucus: you just had to show up and sign in. If you left after that, the vote stayed with the candidate you signed in for in the final tally. But it is certainly true that primary voting was even easier - it just didn't count. posted 04/11/2008 at 19:09:35
Randi Rhodes Blames Air America's New Owners On Larry King: "This Is Really About Them Wanting To Change My Contract"
I am just so puzzled why everyone is defending the foul and crude statement of Randi Rhodes. Just because you CAN say something, doesn't mean you SHOULD say it. I would like to think liberals are kinder and nicer than that. posted 04/10/2008 at 15:12:28
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Knocks Obama On Health Care, Energy
You are making excellent points, here. Boy does he seem to be handling the local party with a tight rein. I thought he was more enlightened than that. That whole thing with the Montana superdelegate having to "take it back" seemed odd. posted 04/11/2008 at 09:25:30
How much is Hillary's campaign ( or Mark Penn) paying you ? posted 04/10/2008 at 21:59:44
Interesting use of words: "force." It is true that Bush did it, but it doesn;' work as well for Democrats. Don't you want a leader who will use "the bully pulpit" to explain to people (and legislators) why they should WANT to do something? posted 04/10/2008 at 21:57:21
I agree with you. Both plans are better than McCains, but both would be altered through the legislative process. The real question is, who would stand a chance of getting something passed, and my money is on Obama's ability to lead, persuade and - where necessary - negotiate. posted 04/10/2008 at 21:48:22
The Clinton-Colombia Connection: It Goes Back a Long Way
I hope you are right, but am not holding my breath, with all due respect to Pennsylvania. It seems that a lot of people just have a general impression that things were "better" under Bill andseem to think they are electing a team. This is scary to me, I don't really want a team presidency, it sets a bad precedent. Sort of like the Perons in Argentina. And the more I learn about Bill, the less enchanted I am with his performance as president. He often exercised poor judgment. posted 04/09/2008 at 21:42:47
Keith Olbermann reported tonight the U C Davis is ready to sue for $5000 they have been owed for MONTHS. posted 04/09/2008 at 21:37:13
Wow! This is disturbing on many levels. But one thing I have never been able to understand is why "bundling" of legislation is allowed, because of the risks of abuse pointed out by Huffington in this disgraceful example. It just seems like such a childish and counter-productive way to conduct the legislative process. posted 04/09/2008 at 19:39:26
Michelle Obama: "I'm A Big Fan Of Accessories. I'm Married To One"
You know, you are probably right that she was just stating reality: her husband is handsome. But she needs to learn to develop the kind of radar that will prevent her from making off-the-cuff remarks that look bad in print. When you read the words out of context, they don't relay the meaning she probably intended. She is a very smart woman and needs to learn to think before she speaks. posted 04/10/2008 at 10:23:13
Lanny Davis: Obama's Wright Problem
AMEN ! posted 04/09/2008 at 21:24:43
I can't imagine an Obama surrogate doing an Op-Ed against Hillary in the Wall Street Journal. The Clintons remind me more and more of Republicans by the minute! Arianna Huffington posted an excellent analysis of Bill Clinton's suspect dealings with Colombia:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/the-clinton-colombia-conn_b_95929.html
That, too, remminds me of Republican behavior. posted 04/09/2008 at 20:30:05
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/the-clinton-colombia-conn_b_95929.html
That, too, remminds me of Republican behavior. posted 04/09/2008 at 20:30:05
Petraeus' Testimony: Everything His President Wants to Hear
That's a very good point. Petraeus perhaps is be tween a rock and a hard place. If he knows that the President will not budge politically, he realizes that the troops are stuck in Iraq and he might as well put a good face on it so the troops don't coompletely lose their desire to fight, let alone their will to live. posted 04/09/2008 at 16:07:48
Chris Matthews' Explosive Profile: Forced To Apologize To Clinton, Wants To Be Russert, Afraid Of Being Kidnapped
What you want is someone who is pro-Clinton, regardless of the "facts." I have the highest respect for Rachel Maddow, and have not noticed that she leans to one side or the other. But if she is pro-Obama, that just heightens my respect for her Thinking about that makes me happy.. posted 04/08/2008 at 21:53:57
Rachel deserves a show, for sure. What an intelligent voice, in a fresh package! posted 04/08/2008 at 21:45:19
Obama Campaign In Pennsylvania: A Tale Of Two Levittowns
Wow, this evokes "almost "memories. But when you try to reach back too far into the past you are never sure what is a memory and what is something added along the way. Both of my parents served in the military in the Second World War. When they were able to buy a tiny "Cape Cod" in Levittown in late 1947 I am sure it meant the world to them. Later they moved to a newer Levitown house, I think in the same Westbury area the author talks about. I came along in 1948 and my brother a year later. It is sad to think that Levittown excluded blacks, yet in other ways it was perfect for young families who had little money yet wanted a better life for their children, which they got. Although they were not affluent both of my parents were open to other races and supported the Civil Rights movement. I remember hearing that my dad despised the segregation he witnessed on an army/airforce base in Virginia during the war, and was anxious to be shipped overseas to get the heck out of their. So the man the author writes about is certainly a throwback. posted 04/08/2008 at 21:36:24
Mark Penn Speaks (In Private): Will Still Advise Clintons, Calms Nervous Aides
I agree the campaign has been surreal. That is a quality we do NOT need in our next president (we've already experienced it with Bush). Her campaign is a preview of what her presidency would be like, exhibiting grave errors in judgment and leadership. posted 04/07/2008 at 19:05:46
Mark Penn Resigns As Chief Strategist For Clinton Campaign
Are these unions, in the interest of fairness, using their influence to get her to pay the "little guy" suppliers and vendors her campaign has stiffed? posted 04/06/2008 at 22:12:10
If the conduct of Hillary's campaign presages what we could expect form her presidency, all I can say is, I am exhausted already. The terms roller-coaster, turmoil, soap-opera come to mind. On the other hand, it's not boring. posted 04/06/2008 at 21:03:33
Great American Hypocrites: McCain's Old Packaging
McCain is nowhere near as qualified as Obama to be president. You certainly wouldn't say that mere years in the Senate is the criterion? Oh, then it must be the fact that McCain was 894/899 in his class at the Naval Academy or his insane rendition of "Bomb bomb bomb, bomb, bom Iran!"
In case you are truly interested, which I doubt, we see Obama as one of the most intelligent, well-educated, thoughtful and artculate candidates to come along in ages. Oh, and he's also inspiring and a natural leader. By the way, you can't be serious in your comment that being incarcerated as a war prisoner for years qualifies someone as an "iconic war hero." What would that say about the military heroes who actually led soldiers in battle or determined the tactical/strategic course of a war? posted 04/07/2008 at 22:21:22
In case you are truly interested, which I doubt, we see Obama as one of the most intelligent, well-educated, thoughtful and artculate candidates to come along in ages. Oh, and he's also inspiring and a natural leader. By the way, you can't be serious in your comment that being incarcerated as a war prisoner for years qualifies someone as an "iconic war hero." What would that say about the military heroes who actually led soldiers in battle or determined the tactical/strategic course of a war? posted 04/07/2008 at 22:21:22
Well put! Wonder who was 899th. posted 04/07/2008 at 22:12:12
Obama Lawyer Career Explored By LA Times
You don't have to worry about Obama. No lawyer who wasn't supersmart would be elected president of ANY law review, much less Harvard. The fact that he worked for a prestigious firm and had a mix of pro bono and commercial clients, and handled it well: good experience with the panoply of legal issues from poverty problems to commercial issues. He has lived a lot in his 47 years: diverse countries, cultures, socie-economic levels. I would say that prepares him well to be our next president. posted 04/06/2008 at 20:14:23
Obama Pennsylvania Bid Unlikely To Be Boosted By College Students
Seattleite and Fabienne: I am in your age range, and I agree wholeheartedly. The enthusiasm of the younger people at the two stages of my state's caucus process have been incredibly encouraging and inspiring. These are people in their late teens and early twenties who turned out in large numbers and who have already given over two whole Saturdays to the caucus/convention process. And many of them were eager to be elected to go on to the next two stages, a four- day total commitment (this doesn't even include the actual convention in Denver, just state-level stuff). This is so impressive! They are our future and if they remain committed as they are, think what the Democratic Party and our country will look like 10 or 20 years down the road! posted 04/06/2008 at 18:29:44
Hillary Clinton: I Started Criticizing Iraq War Before Obama
Most intelligent people realized this, it is not as if the state of the Iraq economy or Saddam's distaste for Al Quada was a secret. The brave and honest ones spoke up, whether they were in the Senate or not. But given the latent anxiety after 9/11, many were afraid to speak the truth. Obama was willing to stand up and be heard.
Obama 2008 posted 04/05/2008 at 23:06:37
Obama 2008 posted 04/05/2008 at 23:06:37
Great comment. She wouldn't even have THOUGHT of being in Montana or North Dakota except that now she is desperate. If they were earlier primaries, she would have blown them off. posted 04/05/2008 at 22:55:23
To paraphrase Gertrude Stein: A vote is a vote is a vote. posted 04/05/2008 at 22:49:08
Hillary Clinton Asks Obama Pledged Delegates In North Dakota To Switch
Dawlishgal, that is what I have been thinking. "Unelectable " is code for can't vote for a black man. Otherwise, I just don't understand why a 47- year -old Senator with 7 years of state legislative experience, a former Constitutional law professor and community organizer with degrees from excellent schools would be "unelectable." And beyond that, he has depth, and breadth, and an inspiring manner and even temperament. WHY should a Democrat like that be "unelectable"? I think you are right, it is just a code word. posted 04/05/2008 at 21:09:23
Asking for votes is one thing.....begging for them is another. And how does she think anything good can come of her grovelling, even if she manages to wrest a vote from a delegate (and keep in mind, the people who voted for that delegate thought they were getting an Obama supporter!).
I just spent about 7 hours at a Democratic convention in Washington State (this would be the legislative district level - the general caucus was Feb. 9th). Our District was about 220 for Obama, 52 for Clinton, and I don't think anyone budged from either camp. posted 04/05/2008 at 19:00:52
I just spent about 7 hours at a Democratic convention in Washington State (this would be the legislative district level - the general caucus was Feb. 9th). Our District was about 220 for Obama, 52 for Clinton, and I don't think anyone budged from either camp. posted 04/05/2008 at 19:00:52
McCain Called A 'Warmonger' At Obama Event
He is bellicose and not very bright, a bad combination. He was 5th from the bottom of his class of nearly 800 at Annapolis. posted 04/05/2008 at 21:24:14
"Warmonger" is a legitimate criticism of McCain. For someone who doesn't seem to know the difference between a Shiite and a Sunni, McCain is awfully quick to want to expand the occupation of Iraq and go after Iran. And, by the way, why DID we invade Iraq? What was the purpose of our mission there, anyway? Until McCain can answer that he can certainly be termed a warmonger. as he is one of the most fervant cheerleaders of the invasion and subsequent occupation. posted 04/05/2008 at 21:21:18
Keith Olbermann Continues Feud Against Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart Responds
You are so right. And, let's be honest. How many prospective Wal-Mart employees sit there poring over their health insurance policies and re-nogotiate them with Wal-Mart? They take what they are (grudgingly) given or they are not hired. It is not a two-way street and I have no sympathy at all with Wal-Mart in this situation. posted 04/04/2008 at 19:50:25
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