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McCain Changes POW Story For Local Sports Team

He IS? I very often see him without one . . . which of course is NOT an MSM story, unlike Obama whenever he didn't have one on. Unbelievable, all of this. How pathetic this guy is, and the party that nominated him! posted 07/10/2008 at 21:28:01

Michelle Obama Talks About "Guilt" Women Hold

See . . . we didn't even need to wait for Fox News to come up with this one! Sheesh . . . doesn't get much lamer. posted 07/10/2008 at 21:34:55

Strong women scare you, do they? posted 07/10/2008 at 21:31:38

Bet they won't be getting into who we have sex with, who we marry, whether or not to pull the plug when we've been in comas for years, etc. ad nauseum -- because THOSE issues are the sole purview of the "smaller government, more individual responsibility" party . . . right? posted 07/10/2008 at 21:31:27

"Michele Obama could afford to stay home and raise her kids, so what is she complaining about?" posted 07/10/2008 at 21:30:39

Senate Passes FISA Bill, Gives Telecoms Immunity

And even after receiving $206K in "telecom money" (I'm just trusting your figures for the purpose of this discussion), he STILL supported and voted for an amendment to the bill that just passed that would have stripped them of immunity. Too bad the rest of the Democratic Congress didn't support it or him.

His political reality deserves some consideration. He knew there was no way this bill would pass. And he assumed (rightly, I'm sure), that the GOP would have beaten him forevermore with a "soft on terrorists" label if he had voted against the bill. He truly was between a rock and a hard place, and I do hope criminal prosecution of the telecoms AND the president is a real possibility. posted 07/09/2008 at 18:05:58

It is not clear to me that this bill prevents criminal prosecution of the president. It provides retroactive immunity to the telecoms (pertaining to lawsuits), but does it provide to the president retroactive immunity from being prosecuted for criminal acts? posted 07/09/2008 at 18:01:31

You might have a point IF electing a president was a one-issue concern and IF the issue were as simple as you present it to be. He supported and voted for an amendment to this bill that would have stripped immunity. The vote was unsuccessful. If the bill -- tainted as Obama and most of us feel it was without that amendment -- had not passed, other issues had to balanced. At this point, given the excellent judgment he has exercised in so many other areas, I am choosing to trust his judgment on this one. We must consider that he understands his politically reality far better than we do, as well as the fact that no matter how he personally voted, this bill was not going to pass.

How sad for the country that so many in Congress have so little regard for our constitution and the law. Blaming Obama for what all of them have wrought is foolish. posted 07/09/2008 at 16:44:54

McCain Freezing Out Press On Campaign Trail

He isn't, and no one says he is. But he himself has made a big deal about how much the press loves him. Apparently the love is not returned, and he might find himself with a new set of problems as a result. We can only hope that his latest media-relations tactic will ultimately result in more honest reporting. ("McCain doesn't like to talk about his days in the POW camp." Puh-leeze!) posted 07/09/2008 at 15:19:14

Let us hope that McCain's new tactics result in fewer members of the MSM simply rubber-stamping his press releases. Perhaps if they no longer perceive him as their best friend, they will get off their lazy behinds to do some honest reporting about his campaign. posted 07/09/2008 at 15:17:21

Obama: My Kids Won't Be Doing Any More Interviews

My, you ARE grasping at straws! The stench of desperation clings to your comment. posted 07/09/2008 at 13:08:38

I think the adult Obamas are in a far better position than we are to decide whether being on TV is good for their little daughters or not. I absolutely respect their stand, as I believe it is borne of concern that their daughters stay firmly grounded and don't start to think they're somehow "special" and entitled because they have been on TV a lot. We've all seen how well that turns out for Hollywood youngsters! posted 07/09/2008 at 13:06:36

Silly you! He's not "caving to criticism." He's regretting backtracking a decision he and Michele made to keep their daughters as unspoiled as possible. He's being a good dad, recognizing a minor parenting error, and setting a course correction! Sheesh! posted 07/09/2008 at 13:06:07

Bruno's Prank: Arkansas Cage Fights Turn Gay, Crowd Goes Crazy

Truly hysterically funny. Half-naked guys rolling around on the floor rubbing against each other IS okay if they pretend they're angry. But it ISN'T okay if they pretend they like each other. ROFL! posted 07/08/2008 at 12:08:05

McCain's 'Deficit Reduction' Plan Would Cost Trillions

"Start hearing" all about the success in Iraq? The Sunday morning pundits were at it in full force, talking about how undeniably the "surge has succeeded." Succeeded . . . how? If the only measure is how fast people in Iraq are killing each other, I guess you could call it a success at this moment in time, at least from a purely American point of view. But how appalling if that IS the only measure, because of course that would mean that we have to keep this level of troops there forever just to keep people in Iraq from killing each other. Sigh. posted 07/07/2008 at 17:59:23

The Antidote to Our Pessimism: Change

Yes, they were prevented from stealing it by stopping a recount that had covered only a fraction of the votes! ROLF! Truly pathetic, the level of ignorance displayed here. posted 07/08/2008 at 14:57:10

Good lord! You must know an entirely different set of young people than those I know (daughter's and nephew's friends). The 20-somethings I know work two or three jobs (in addition to going to school in some cases), have savings accounts, volunteer in a variety of ways, and talk to their parents frequently. I'm sorry you know such horrible people, but you're mistaken in your belief that everyone under 40 is that way. BTW, I'd be fascinated if you could provide a link to information that supports your opinion about young people being behind the mortgage mess -- I haven't seen any demographic info like that. posted 07/08/2008 at 14:56:05

Great. Then you vote in McCain and see how well those Republican "trickle down" promises resonate for *another* four years! I'm tired of hearing about Obama's supposedly "vague" policies from people who clearly have never bothered to read his quite detailed plans. My bottom line is that he *clearly* will not put prioritize the "needs" of corporations and wealthy people over the needs of people who do the work that allows them to thrive. The middle class is being destroyed. Lower-income families have no where to go for help. Yet my friend who builds ultra high-end homes tells me his business is still booming. Yacht sales are booming. WHERE IS THE PROMISED TRICKLE-DOWN?! (Yes, I know I'm yelling.) posted 07/07/2008 at 15:11:03

Brinkley Trial Day 2: Christie Sobs On Stand

Bagged? Interesting choice of words . . . usually used to mean hunting down and killing an animal. Sure hope my daughter never runs into YOU! posted 07/03/2008 at 16:25:24

Officer Injured Guarding Obama

In that case . . . what's wrong with you? posted 07/05/2008 at 16:48:02

McCain Gets "Visibly Angry" When Asked About Military Experience

He appears to be running primarily on his record as POW, so asking him how being a POW prepared him for the presidency is certainly a legitimate question. I notice that, at least per this report, he never did answer the question . . . unless loving one's country is preparation enough.

At no time did Clark question his military service or patriotism. So this blustering over Clark's audacity in pointing out that being a POW alone doesn't qualify one for the presidency clearly is a standard distraction technique. If all it takes to be president is surviving a POW camp, there must be a very large pool of qualified Republican candidates -- so why is the GOP so unenthusiastically running McCain? posted 07/02/2008 at 12:11:42

McCain Backer's Firm Pleaded Guilty To Funding Terrorist Group In Colombia

Let us consider, should McCain become president, what the international community might make of our president's associations with 'known terrorist sympathizers.' How delightful for the U. S.. How conducive of improved foreign relations! posted 07/02/2008 at 07:58:30

CBS Evening News Wins Murrow Award For "Best Newscast"

What?! No awards for Fox News? I'm shocked! Just shocked! ;-) posted 07/01/2008 at 20:38:21

Stephen Baldwin On Fox News: If Obama Wins, I'll Leave The Country

Country could do with a few less Baldwins anyway, couldn't it? Go, Steve, go! posted 07/01/2008 at 14:43:09

Obama Snubs Once-Powerful DLC

I believe he's signaling a change away from the "old guard" of Democratic politics. The fact that he did not attend was no accident, and is a welcome sign of more changes ahead. posted 07/01/2008 at 14:51:59

False Obama Muslim Rumor Spread Quickly And Widely Throughout The Internet

:-D Thanks for the laugh! posted 06/30/2008 at 12:07:56

Clinton Makes First Appearance As Obama Surrogate

And vice versa. It's been said. Many times on both sides. The rest of us can move the discussion along by ignoring the unproductive rethoric from both sides. posted 06/26/2008 at 19:11:29

So? She IS her age. posted 06/26/2008 at 19:04:53

Supreme Court Gun Ruling Reactions

That's interesting -- previous comment was exacty the same as this one, except I didn't spell Mc*C's name out -- this one went up immediately; the previous one didn't. Guess you all aren't nuts about the censorship issue after all! Forgive me for ever thinking you might be. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:52:47

I'll try again here, since my previous comment on this wound up in limbo: It's just Mc*C. trying to trump up an issue, because his stance on most of the real issues isn't helping him. It's really sad to see him behaving so pathetically -- I used to admire him in many ways. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:52:32

It's just McCain trying to trump up an issue, because he can't win on any real issues. It's really sad to see him behaving so pathetically -- I used to admire him in many ways. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:49:08

What typically outrages progressives is lies, manipulation, and deceit. He has neither lied, manipulated, or deceived anyone about where he stands on this issue - he has always been quite consistent with his statement above. So why would progressivges be outraged? posted 06/26/2008 at 14:47:09

Obama Leads McCain In Four Battleground States

Exactly how does surviving a POW camp automatically qualify one to be a great leader? I'm sincerely interested in understanding that line of thinking. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:01:29

Polls are proven to be unreliable even very close to an election (as we saw in some of the primaries). And it is very early in the general election process, so they are particularly unreliable now. So it's good news . . . but best taken with a grain of salt. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:59:00

Preview of TIME Cover Story on Patriotism -- Plus Obama and McCain Views

Anyone who thinks McCain actually wrote the content quoted above, raise your hand. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:30:31

'Sup, Obama, is You Talkin' Honkey Again?

What are you talking about? I've heard (or read) Obama talking about predatory lending practices many times. In addition, each of the issues Nader mentions is a problem for low-income people . . . many of whom are not black. (Surprising to some, I'm sure.) So why frame the discussion in racial terms at all? posted 06/26/2008 at 19:41:29

Ali Larter Nearly Naked In Allure, Talks "Juicy Butt"

Mommy issues, no doubt. posted 06/26/2008 at 18:27:31

LOL! I thought she was going to gripe about women with the Juicy Couture logo plastered across their behinds . . . glad to hear she just thinks her own butt is "juicy." Good for her! posted 06/26/2008 at 18:25:32

Not quite true . . . it is *some* white women and *some* white guys. And all of popular media, of course. (Sigh.) posted 06/26/2008 at 18:24:54

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Complains About Saggy Boobs: "Mine Are, Like, Origamically Folded Into My Bra"

Hasselbeck . . . Hasselhoff. Easy mistake. ;-) posted 06/26/2008 at 21:38:27

Judge Judy's Bentley Has Greenwich Neighbors Complaining About Taxes

If the left is so bad, why all the exaggeration? Wouldn't the truth be damning enough? posted 06/26/2008 at 21:41:28

Barack Obama's iPod: Bob Dylan, Yo-Yo Ma, Sheryl Crow, Jay-Z

Uh-uh! No they are not. The 20-somethings are bringing the 80s right back again. Cracks me up when I go shopping with my 20-yo daughter -- everything she tries on could have come right right out of my old closet. Yesterday she showed up at my house in skin-tight pegged gray jeans with zippers at the ankles. Absolutely cracked me up. And when she rolled up to the curb, the Talking Heads were blasting on her car stereo, and she told me she had Blondie coming up next. (Good taste, my daughter.) Everything old is new again, right? posted 06/26/2008 at 18:43:47

Hollywood Turns Out For Obama Fundraiser

And yet, there you were . . . reading the story anyway. Go figure! ;-) posted 06/26/2008 at 19:01:46

Sheesh! Lighten up on Olivia. There are many actors who openly admit that they're overpaid, so it's not like she committed some kind of sacrilege. And her real point was that even though some actors *are* incredibly wealthy, they support populist policies -- which means they clearly are not all and only about themselves. posted 06/26/2008 at 18:58:10

Chris Matthews Calls Osama Bin Laden "Obama" During Terror Discussion

That's because there isn't as much happening on the political front as there was during the primary, yet there is still space to fill. That's why we see so much useless blather on cable news networks, too -- they've got to fill the air with something, so they report stories before they have facts, drag on every surrogate they can find to share their biased opinions, etc. All in the name of money-making . . . posted 06/24/2008 at 18:38:02

Bush To Filipino President: "I Am Reminded Of The Great Talent Of The -- Of Our Philippine-Americans When I Eat Dinner At The White House"

Who, the chef? ;-) posted 06/24/2008 at 17:59:59

Fox News Ad Congratulates O'Reilly, Suggests "Countdown" Is On Its Way Out At MSNBC

Hmm . . . you make a verrrrry interesting point. Thanks! posted 06/24/2008 at 18:33:22

Yep. Sadly, there are a lot of people out there who still believe everything O'Lielly says -- no matter how often his "unspun facts" are disproved. posted 06/24/2008 at 18:31:59

Justice Department Looked For Liberal "Buzz Words" On Resumes

And a good call that was, seeing as how the Justice Department is this administration's key to getting away with everything else. As long as they've been told something is "legal," they think they're home free. Of course, it takes a lily-livered, weak-kneed and complicit Congress to put the final rubber stamp on things.

I can't even begin to express the level of my disgust and anger at this latest confirmation of the goings on at Justice. Yet Bush still goes around crowing about "spreading democracy," all the while doing his best to dismantle the democracy he supposedly pledged himself to support and uphold. He is the lowest of criminals, indeed. posted 06/24/2008 at 18:20:23

Sadly, it's becoming apparent that all it takes to avoid being held accountable for corrupt practices like this is to ensure that the corruption is so deep and widespread that citizens and their elected representatives simply throw up their hands and walk away. It will take our country years to undo the damage done by this corrupt administration -- and I am starting to suspect not a single person in this administration will ever pay for any of it. Except, of course, for the innocent victims of corruption, such as the career officials who were displaced by Bush's "right thinkers." posted 06/24/2008 at 18:12:17

David Letterman Shows Off Son's Tee Ball Card, Marvels (VIDEO)

How do we know Harry's mom wants to marry Dave? Maybe neither of them wants to be married. posted 06/24/2008 at 14:26:38

Mormon church enters Calif. gay marriage fight

Who ever said we who support Obama must agree with every bit of everything he ever says or does? That may be how conservative Republicans like to do things, but those of us who are better informed know that it simply isn't productive. posted 06/24/2008 at 19:20:35

Jonathan Weisman, Washington Post Reporter: Obama "Much More White Than Black"

I see . . . so someone who works hard and achieves the "American dream" is lessened because of it? Ridiculous! You clearly know nothing about Obama other than whatever you've been spoon-fed by those who prefer you ignorant. Way to be manipulated! Good for you. posted 06/24/2008 at 18:55:04

I believe the "burden" Dachozen referred to was the burden Obama faces with the judgments people make and their attitudes about the condition of being biracial -- not the condition itself. posted 06/24/2008 at 14:31:54

Ashley Alexandra Dupre Speaks Out For First Time: "Thank You ALL For Your Support!"

Way to relieve men of any responsibility for their own behavior. Speaking for myself, my husband doesn't need me to give him incentive to do anything! He has plenty incentive of his own, and I've got a great partner instead of a second child. posted 06/23/2008 at 19:44:41

Who . . . Spitzer? He was the one with the home to wreck, after all. posted 06/23/2008 at 19:38:50

McCain Adviser: Another Attack on U.S. Would Be "Big Advantage" For McCain

Anyone who doesn't fully expect another "terrorist attack" (or "close call") to occur shortly before the November election, raise your hand. posted 06/23/2008 at 16:20:05

US Funds Anti-American Arab Broadcasts

If you think criticizing the U.S. is "un-American," then you clearly never took a civics class. Criticizing our country and those we elect to represent our interests as self-governing citizens is a fundamental American *responsibility*! If you hate our country, its constitution, and its principle of informed and participatory self-governance so much, why do you live here? Surely you would be happier living elsewhere, where citizens are allowed only to support, but never to criticize, their country's leaders and activities? posted 06/23/2008 at 14:27:23

Major Networks Putting Iraq On The Back Burner: Reporters

I'm convinced that mst of that isn't censorship -- it's some kind of technical weirdness. The better question is why they can't get whatever software they use for comment publication to work better. posted 06/23/2008 at 18:02:03

Just wanted you to know that someone caught and appreciated your pun! Thanks for the chuckle. posted 06/23/2008 at 17:59:42

McCain Discusses Immigration With Hispanic Leaders

Exactly what event did Obama "ban the Muslims" from? He didn't. Get your facts straight! posted 06/20/2008 at 15:17:01

Keith Olbermann Slams Page Six, Denies Interest In "Meet The Press" Job, Admits He's Not Qualified

Did you even read the comment you responded to? No one suggested Keith isn't partisan. In fact, the comment was about the fact that he *is* partisan, and as such is wise enough to know that MTP would not be an appropriate forum for him to lead. posted 06/20/2008 at 16:12:11

Sure they're welcome here! We progressives need a good laugh now and again, just like anyone else. And better they spew their hate-speech, obfuscations and distractions here than in a forum with people who don't know enough to refute them. posted 06/20/2008 at 16:09:33

Culver aides: McCain ignored request to cancel Iowa visit

Let's be fair about the fact that McCain "never once helped out like Obama did." Both of McCain's arms were damaged when he was tortured as a POW, and I suspect he isn't physically capable of filling sandbags. (Watching video of him, you can see there's something odd about the way he uses his arms, though he hides it fairly well.)

That said, I am proud of Obama for once again taking the high road -- this time by complying with the governor's request not to visit the flood zone, even though it may hurt him politically. And once again, we see that McCain is only about political advantage, and not about what's best for the country or its people. posted 06/20/2008 at 15:13:56

Obama Team Weighs Nunn, Edwards As Running Mates

We're this close to starting to turn this thing around. Don't give up now! :-) posted 06/20/2008 at 16:49:12

MSNBC Pulls "Inappropriate" Michelle Obama "Hardball" Ad Depicting Silhouetted Female Dancers (VIDEO)

Exactly what makeover are Chris Matthews and Anderson Cooper (who ran with a similar story on CNN) talking about? I see no evidence of a makeover, and according to the campaign, there's simply a stronger push to get Ms. Obama out there to introduce herself to people and let them see who she really is -- someone entirely different from the stereotypical angry woman image the right wing made up. posted 06/19/2008 at 19:18:15

Resource: How To Talk To A Global Warming Skeptic

". . . to think when I was young it was always suggested to talk about the weather to avoid controversy . . . " Too funny! Never thought of that before. Thanks for the laugh. posted 06/20/2008 at 16:31:12

The Disintegration of John McCain

That's not smiling. You mean "bitterness while baring his teeth." posted 06/18/2008 at 21:27:27

Muslim woman: Scarf kept her from seat near Obama

P. S. I'd bet a hundred bucks you're white and over 30. posted 06/18/2008 at 16:30:19

Let's talk about the way your candidate arranges for people of color and young people to sit behind him. Ever noticed how diverse his gallery looks, in complete contradiction of his supporters' statistical demographics? posted 06/18/2008 at 16:29:36

Or, in McCain's case, intentionally arranging for people of color to sit in the gallery. posted 06/18/2008 at 16:26:25

All campaigns do similar things to create the most beneficial visual image possible. In McCain's case, the challenge probably is to make his crowds appear more diverse than they actually are. posted 06/18/2008 at 16:25:36

Oil Industry Cheers McCain's Energy Policies

What are you talking about? There are many potential sources of renewable energy that have minimal to zero impact on the environment. Hydrogen fuel cells are one example. posted 06/18/2008 at 17:06:55

And exactly how is increasing drilling going to help us in the short term? Can we wave your magic wand and start drilling in new fields tomorrow? Of course not! It would take several years for new oil fields to go into production and have any effect on prices.

I agree on nationalizing oil, and further submit that we need to regulate oil speculation ASAP, since it's estimated that speculators have created "demand" that's equal to China's, contributing to the current high prices. But I also think we should be investing the same money and time we would invest in new oil fields on new energy sources. Or maybe you think we should just go on opening new oil fields until there simply aren't anymore. And what then, assuming we'll continue to be as resistant to adopting renewable energy in the future as we are today? When exactly will weaning ourselves off oil be an easy thing to do? Never, that's when! posted 06/18/2008 at 16:41:05

Alright, let's address your point. Exactly how much difference in the world supply would increased American off-shore drilling make? (ANWR oil would add just 1.4 percent to the supply, at most -- according to the current amdministration's most recent report. ) And, according to you, we'd still be completely dependent on foreign oil. So why do it? Why not invest the time and money in an alternative that serves our needs better? posted 06/18/2008 at 15:30:25

ROFL! Thanks for the laugh -- I needed that. Well done! posted 06/18/2008 at 15:25:56

P.S. What's worse, we'll simply be passing the problem off to our children to deal with. Are you okay with making your kids pay for your own mistakes, Raymond? I'm not! posted 06/18/2008 at 15:24:11

There are alternatives to gas that would take no more time to develop than new oil fields would, and would solve our problems a lot more permanently than drilling for oil. When are we going to be willing to make the sacrifices we should have made long ago to prevent this problem? We all knew it was coming, yet some seem to think the answer is to just keep doing what we've been doing all along, and that somehow it'll work out better next time. And there will be a next time. We were warned in the 70's. Yet here we are again, 30 years later!

How childish and naive can we be? This is like 3rd-graders who put off a test in favor of recess, even though they'll simply have to take it tomorrow instead! posted 06/18/2008 at 15:22:51

You'd think people would be smart enough to figure that out, and to decide that instead of investing this money and time to create more oil fields in America, we should invest it in resources that are renewable and will wean us off our oil dependency once and for all (also good for foreign policy reasons, of course). But sadly, the last 8 years have taught me never to under-estimate the short-sightedness of the American people. posted 06/18/2008 at 15:17:19

Who's to say the oil that's spilled off the coast of New Jersey will stay off the coast of New Jersey? What if it drifts to affect the coastlines of other states? That's one reason this whole "let the state's decide" approach is ridiculous! posted 06/18/2008 at 15:12:44

Hillary Taking Month-Long Break From Senate

Who will you vote for, then -- McCain, because his supporters are such nice people? Really, you decide who to vote for based on how many of his or her supporters you like? How many of McCain's do you like?

Or maybe you'd be happy only if we'd all been good little children and chosen to support whomever it is whose supporters you *do* like? So tell us, since in your mind this is about supporters and not actual candidates: Whose supporters do you like? posted 06/18/2008 at 17:50:01

Clinton asks top donors to meeting with Obama

Some were classless, some weren't. I saw many Obama supporters on this blog reminding people to be good winners. Why do you choose to focus only on those who weren't and characterize all of Obama's supporters that way? posted 06/18/2008 at 11:04:38

I'm curious: what exactly DO you vote on, since it's not policy? (Given the enormous differences between McCain policy and Obama policy, which all agree was very similar to Clinton policy, we can only assume you don't care about policy?) posted 06/18/2008 at 11:02:46

Senate Dems Won't Block Wiretapping Compromise

Hear, hear! posted 06/18/2008 at 18:28:53

I will do everything in my power to prevent the re-election of any Democratic from Washington State who does not fully support prosecution of telecom companies who participated in this warrantless wiretap scheme. We either are a nation of laws, or we are not. For once, we Democrats have an opportunity to demonstrate what that means in no uncertain terms. If we allow fear to stop us now, we do not deserve to govern any more than G. W. Bush and his chorus of Bushitters do. posted 06/18/2008 at 18:27:10

50 Office Phrases You Should Never Use

My current favorite: "We need a plan for a plan." posted 06/18/2008 at 15:40:16

AFSCME, MoveOn Ad Targets McCain On Iraq War

That was a pretty good strech, JC. You must be feeling very proud of yourself right now. ROLF! posted 06/18/2008 at 18:52:37

The New York Times Pipes The Saudi Production Polka

The fact is, the American people have gratefully received the pablum our politicians have fed us for the past 30 years because it was easier to let others think and act for us. We the people created this state of affairs, and we have no one but ourselves to blame. We have allowed ourselves to become addicted to oil, and we have created for ourselves a government that is complicit in our addiction. posted 06/16/2008 at 14:11:53

Before placing blame on the Democratic Party for "stone-walling," perhaps it would be worthwhile to consider some facts. Have you bothered to research the impact on world production and oil prices that ANWR or increased off-shore drilling would have? Here's a clue from our current administration's most recent "Analysis of Crude Oil Production in the Alaska Native Wildlife Reserve." Since this administration is so gung-ho about increasing domestic oil production rather than reducing our reliance on oil, even you should believe it:

"With respect to the world oil price impact, projected ANWR oil production constitutes between 0.4 and 1.2 percent of total world oil consumption . . .. Consequently, ANWR oil production is not projected to have a large impact on world oil prices. " (Full report at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/servicerpt/anwr/results.html.")

What are YOU doing to reduce your own reliance on oil? Your post implies that you are simply expecting the government to bail you out by providing a solution for you. How does that jibe with the Republican Party's enthusiasm for self-reliance and smaller government? posted 06/16/2008 at 14:06:57

Obama's Father's Day Speech Urges Black Fathers To Be More Engaged In Raising Their Children

As the article says, he was speaking at the Apostolic Church of God, in Chicago. Upon reading your concern, I looked up the church's web site (which you could have done in less time than it took to write your post.) Here's the link: http://www.acog-chicago.org/. Draw your own conclusions. posted 06/16/2008 at 15:03:28

Tom Brokaw Hosts Special Meet The Press, Honors Russert With Empty Chair, Video Montage (VIDEO)

You know what really touched me about this segment? Watching Brokaw choke up, then seeing his colleague Mike Barnicle step in to provide cover while Brokaw regained his composure. How well that moment revealed the mutual respect, admiration, and concern these hard-charging men have for each other! It was a lovely thing to see, and I like to believe Russert was warmed by it, as well -- wherever he is. posted 06/16/2008 at 13:09:02

When Bill Clinton Met Mayhill Fowler on the Rope Line

When there is a vacuum, people fill it. If "professional journalists" were doing their jobs well, there would be no vacuum for "citizen journalists" such as Fowler to fill, and this argument over the rules of journalistic conduct would be moot. posted 06/13/2008 at 16:26:34

John Cusack Discusses "War Inc." On "Morning Joe," Knocks Bill O'Reilly

You're exactly right, but it's a different screen name every time -- so no way to ban by name, at least. Irritating and stupid, because it's fooling no one. posted 06/13/2008 at 13:49:17

Keith Olbermann Backlash Fueled By Declaration Of Katie Couric As "Worst Person In The World"

I find it fascinating that the most conservative posters on this blog also appear to be the least educated, as evidenced by the misspellings and incorrect grammar their posts typically include . . . such as the above. Such proud demonstrations of their lack of education kind of detract from their credibility, don't they? ;-) posted 06/12/2008 at 19:53:34

Yep -- I agree and actually meant to include that point. KO does *not* make stuff up and dress it up as "fact." posted 06/12/2008 at 19:48:27

That said (see below), I think Ms. Couric is completely out to lunch. Clinton and her campaign team were their own worst enemies and have only themselves to blame. posted 06/12/2008 at 18:04:17

Y'know, I was really relieved to discover Keith Olbermann. But lately, I'm finding his increasingly histrionic on-screen persona harder and harder to take, and more like O'Lielly's. There's one important exception that keeps me watching so far: Keith doesn't attempt to present opinion as fact like Bill-O does. Clearly much of what Keith says *is* opinion -- and I often agree with him. Still, I don't think one blowhard is better than another simply because I agree with his politics.
I long for the days when news and entertainment were separate! If only there were a network outside PBS principled enough to simply reports news in depth . . . posted 06/12/2008 at 18:01:35

McCain In 2005: I "Totally" Support Bush On The "Transcendent Issues" (VIDEO)

And yet the MSM still calls him a "maverick" every single day without batting an eye. Lord, they are worthless! posted 06/12/2008 at 12:42:14

Supreme Court Rules Guantanamo Detainees Have Constitutional Right To Challenge Detention

You make a very interesting point. Thanks. posted 06/12/2008 at 12:40:01

Are we a nation of laws or not? If not, what makes us any different from countries that detain *our* citizens without due process? You want us to be no different from them? If that's true, then what the heck makes us "America"? Sheesh! I'm disgusted by anti-American comments like these. posted 06/12/2008 at 12:37:23