May 18, 2008
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GOP' Needs New Slogan
GOP Southerners Fear Obama Wave
Republicans don't fear Obama, they fear good government. Effective representation disproves all their stale ideas. They can console themselves with the fact that they still have the best opinion writer who ever lived: former Reagan speechwriter, Peggy Noonan.
http://online.wsj.com/article/declarations.html
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/17/2008 at 00:11:50
http://online.wsj.com/article/declarations.html
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/17/2008 at 00:11:50
Exclusive Video: McCain Was For Talking To Hamas Before He Was Against It...
McCain is using a new campaign strategy:
Run as a conservative to win Republican votes, and leak old clips of previous positions to win Democratic votes. Depending on which day a voter picks up a paper, he's bound to appeal to someone.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/16/2008 at 06:09:20
Run as a conservative to win Republican votes, and leak old clips of previous positions to win Democratic votes. Depending on which day a voter picks up a paper, he's bound to appeal to someone.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/16/2008 at 06:09:20
Chris Matthews Eviscerates Right-Wing Host Kevin James Over Obama "Appeasement" Claims
When Gen. Tommy Franks called Douglas Feith "the dumbest f**king guy on the planet" he hadn't met this guy yet. I saw this go down live, and I thought to myself, this is the perfect example of what's wrong about the right: they don't know history, so they can't understand the present, or plan for the future.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/15/2008 at 19:59:04
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/15/2008 at 19:59:04
Bush Uses Holy Land Pulpit to Launch Smear Campaign
As long as John McCain isn't sucessful this coming November, Israel can rest easy knowing that Bush will not be our 44th President.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/15/2008 at 14:56:35
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/15/2008 at 14:56:35
Gay Marriage Ban Overturned By California Supreme Court
This is great news for all of humanity. One day "with liberty and justice for all" might actually mean something. (it ain't about flag-pins, folks)
But, this has the potential to become a rallying point for California conservatives who've already got a million signatures to put an "initiative" on the Nov. ballot. Arnold has said he will oppose it, but that will only give the media an excuse to loop the pictures of gay couples kissing on the courthouse steps like they did in 2004.
(Obama-Webb '08) posted 05/15/2008 at 14:12:35
But, this has the potential to become a rallying point for California conservatives who've already got a million signatures to put an "initiative" on the Nov. ballot. Arnold has said he will oppose it, but that will only give the media an excuse to loop the pictures of gay couples kissing on the courthouse steps like they did in 2004.
(Obama-Webb '08) posted 05/15/2008 at 14:12:35
HRC's Choice: Seward or Chase?
Great post, David. I see Hillary following Seward's example.
I've learned to respect Hillary the way a soldier comes to admire his enemy in defeat. Once the battle started to wind down, and she gave up the endless attacks, I started to see who she really is: a true champion.
A champion for women, to be sure. But, considering all that woman has been through in her life, she's much more of a heroic warrior. Especially her coming to Obama's and Democrat's defense when "the boy king" chose to lob his insult of biblical proportion from the Knesset, Wednesday.
I learned a lot from this primary fight, (I got banned from commenting here at Huffpo for a month for an especially ad-hominum attack on Bill one day) and I learned that "On Becoming Fearless" one should stick to the topic, and drink decaf.
I think Hillary has learned alot, also, and I honestly can't picture her walking away from this with anything but honor. She will be a major force in the party, and an example to everyone.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/17/2008 at 01:07:06
I've learned to respect Hillary the way a soldier comes to admire his enemy in defeat. Once the battle started to wind down, and she gave up the endless attacks, I started to see who she really is: a true champion.
A champion for women, to be sure. But, considering all that woman has been through in her life, she's much more of a heroic warrior. Especially her coming to Obama's and Democrat's defense when "the boy king" chose to lob his insult of biblical proportion from the Knesset, Wednesday.
I learned a lot from this primary fight, (I got banned from commenting here at Huffpo for a month for an especially ad-hominum attack on Bill one day) and I learned that "On Becoming Fearless" one should stick to the topic, and drink decaf.
I think Hillary has learned alot, also, and I honestly can't picture her walking away from this with anything but honor. She will be a major force in the party, and an example to everyone.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 05/17/2008 at 01:07:06
Randi Rhodes Blames Air America's New Owners On Larry King: "This Is Really About Them Wanting To Change My Contract"
Mark Green is a putz. He's in the bag for Hillary because the old New York money is backing her. (big business)
I think it's un-American that he would have suspended her for something she said "off air." It's fucking Stalinist, it's such Soviet style censorship.
Progressives need to let the Republican-wing of the Democratic party know, the jig is up.
"We ain't gonna work on Maggie's Farm, no more."
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/10/2008 at 12:28:10
I think it's un-American that he would have suspended her for something she said "off air." It's fucking Stalinist, it's such Soviet style censorship.
Progressives need to let the Republican-wing of the Democratic party know, the jig is up.
"We ain't gonna work on Maggie's Farm, no more."
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/10/2008 at 12:28:10
Bob Schaffer's Abramoff Vacation
By the way, did you know those businesses in the Marianas Islands were forcing pregnant women to have abortions, and that Tom Delay and this bum knew it, but lobbied to get congress to contine to give them tax exemptions so they could continue to make money off slave labor, and putting "made in USA" stickers on their junk? posted 04/10/2008 at 14:02:32
And since you're in a reading mood, there's a good post here at Huffpo you ought to check out about the state of the U.S. military:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-schaeffer/why-progressives-should-s_b_95950.html posted 04/10/2008 at 13:57:57
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-schaeffer/why-progressives-should-s_b_95950.html posted 04/10/2008 at 13:57:57
John Amato didn't name his site "Crooks and Liars" for nothing. Here's one you really ought to check out:
http://www.republicanoffenders.com/index.html posted 04/10/2008 at 13:55:47
http://www.republicanoffenders.com/index.html posted 04/10/2008 at 13:55:47
McCain: I'll Cut Deficits Like Reagan (Who Tripled The Deficit)
McCain needs a black toupee. That's the ticket. posted 04/10/2008 at 11:50:33
From the NYTimes article:
"Earlier, when he was asked if he plans to resign from the Senate this summer to make it easier for a Republican to win the election to succeed him, Mr. McCain said: 'No, I will not. I have every confidence that there are a number of Republicans who would be elected. I do not envision a scenario of resigning my seat.'""
He later backtracked, saying he'd think about it, but it's too late. The reason he won't give up his seat in the Senate is because he knows he's going to loose the presidential election.
He's a patsy. He's being set-up to take the fall for George W. Bush's ASSASSINATION of the constitution. (Just like his dad set-up Oswald.) posted 04/10/2008 at 10:41:56
"Earlier, when he was asked if he plans to resign from the Senate this summer to make it easier for a Republican to win the election to succeed him, Mr. McCain said: 'No, I will not. I have every confidence that there are a number of Republicans who would be elected. I do not envision a scenario of resigning my seat.'""
He later backtracked, saying he'd think about it, but it's too late. The reason he won't give up his seat in the Senate is because he knows he's going to loose the presidential election.
He's a patsy. He's being set-up to take the fall for George W. Bush's ASSASSINATION of the constitution. (Just like his dad set-up Oswald.) posted 04/10/2008 at 10:41:56
Obama's "Big Tent" Campaign Cuts Out The Little People In California
"There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love." -Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, Richardson, McKaskill, Edwards) '08 posted 04/10/2008 at 10:24:05
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, Richardson, McKaskill, Edwards) '08 posted 04/10/2008 at 10:24:05
McCain Won't Rule Out Pre-Emptive War
In November, we won't be picking a President so much as choosing whether to ratify a military-industrial coup, or to reinstate international law and our own constitution.
McCain and the Republicans are asking us to redefine patriotism as loyalty to our military, not to our laws and ethics.
When the guys who enforce the laws are the guys who make the laws, you have tyranny. When the guys who make the guns become the guys who set the policy, you no longer have Democracy, you have FASCISM.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/10/2008 at 09:55:35
McCain and the Republicans are asking us to redefine patriotism as loyalty to our military, not to our laws and ethics.
When the guys who enforce the laws are the guys who make the laws, you have tyranny. When the guys who make the guns become the guys who set the policy, you no longer have Democracy, you have FASCISM.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/10/2008 at 09:55:35
Why Progressives Should Support the Draft and Why Aren't People Protesting McCain's Lack of Patriotism?
You are absolutely correct in the this assesment. It's the same argument Noam Chomsky makes for reinstating the draft: that in making the act of war everyone's responsibility, everyone has an equal right to oppose it.
And there's no question that McCain is unpatriotic. His suggesting that he would use pre-emtive strikes proves that he intends to continue Bush's destruction of the constitution.
In November, we won't be picking a President so much as choosing whether to ratify a military-industrial coup, or to reinstate international law and our own constitution.
McCain and the Republicans are asking us to redefine patriotism as loyalty to our military, not to our laws and ethics.
When the guys who enforce the laws are the guys who make the laws, you have tyranny. When the guys who make the guns become the guys who set the policy, you no longer have Democracy, you have FASCISM.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/10/2008 at 12:18:18
And there's no question that McCain is unpatriotic. His suggesting that he would use pre-emtive strikes proves that he intends to continue Bush's destruction of the constitution.
In November, we won't be picking a President so much as choosing whether to ratify a military-industrial coup, or to reinstate international law and our own constitution.
McCain and the Republicans are asking us to redefine patriotism as loyalty to our military, not to our laws and ethics.
When the guys who enforce the laws are the guys who make the laws, you have tyranny. When the guys who make the guns become the guys who set the policy, you no longer have Democracy, you have FASCISM.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/10/2008 at 12:18:18
Colin Powell Says Obama Handled Reverend Wright Issue "Well".. Wright "Has Made Enormous Contributions"...
Watch two films, "No End in Sight", and "Bush's War". Powell was set up on the U.N. It was Tenent who hung him out to dry. posted 04/09/2008 at 21:30:44
Clinton Camp: It's A Miracle We're Not Behind In Pennsylvania
It's a good time to look back at the interview Hillary did with Katie Couric, right before the Iowa caucus: (link to entire clip follows)
Katie Couric: "If it's not you, [who becomes the eventual nominee] how dissapointed will you be?"
Hillary: "Well... it will be me. But, of course, I'm ready to support the Democratic nominee whoever it is."
Katie Couric: "I know that you're confident its going to be you, but... there's is the possibility it won't be, and clearly you have considered that possibility..."
Hillary: "No, I haven't." [...]
It's interesting that Hillary mistook Kouric's initial question about her possible dissapointment to imply that she wouldn't support the eventual nominee. (Perhaps Freudian is a better way of describing it.)
And it's troubling to think that Hillary's committment to support the nominee, here, is made only with the assumption that she will be the winner. I wouldn't suspect her of being perhaps duplicitous in this case, except that she has a history, now, of overturning previous committments, like she did in Michigan and Florida, which she originally agreed would "count for nothing."
Or, if she and Bill hadn't already let us down with Gore, and Kerry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07BPFPy6tkE posted 04/09/2008 at 21:04:51
Katie Couric: "If it's not you, [who becomes the eventual nominee] how dissapointed will you be?"
Hillary: "Well... it will be me. But, of course, I'm ready to support the Democratic nominee whoever it is."
Katie Couric: "I know that you're confident its going to be you, but... there's is the possibility it won't be, and clearly you have considered that possibility..."
Hillary: "No, I haven't." [...]
It's interesting that Hillary mistook Kouric's initial question about her possible dissapointment to imply that she wouldn't support the eventual nominee. (Perhaps Freudian is a better way of describing it.)
And it's troubling to think that Hillary's committment to support the nominee, here, is made only with the assumption that she will be the winner. I wouldn't suspect her of being perhaps duplicitous in this case, except that she has a history, now, of overturning previous committments, like she did in Michigan and Florida, which she originally agreed would "count for nothing."
Or, if she and Bill hadn't already let us down with Gore, and Kerry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07BPFPy6tkE posted 04/09/2008 at 21:04:51
Wal-Mart Employees In Drag, Sam Walton On "Advancing" Women: Videos
I wonder if they sold this footage on Hillary at Walmart to ABC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZVpPGxuafA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ0swdRvYgw posted 04/09/2008 at 17:31:29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZVpPGxuafA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ0swdRvYgw posted 04/09/2008 at 17:31:29
Howard Dean: GOP Trying To Weasel Out Of McCain "100 Years" Comment
The idea that McCain is trying to sell to Ameirca is that we can afford to have another "outpost" for our military, like we've had elsewhere.
That's the insanity: thinking that Iraq is like anywhere else. Because of Bush, Israel is less safe. Because of McCain, our nation and the whole world will be less safe. If America has some goal other than pissing people off, continuously, our foreign policy needs to CHANGE.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/09/2008 at 13:24:06
That's the insanity: thinking that Iraq is like anywhere else. Because of Bush, Israel is less safe. Because of McCain, our nation and the whole world will be less safe. If America has some goal other than pissing people off, continuously, our foreign policy needs to CHANGE.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/09/2008 at 13:24:06
Mike Huckabee Has A Secret Plan, Website Countdown
Chris Matthews is interviewing John McCain on the "Hardball College Tour" April 15th.
http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/17/776576.aspx
McCain is going to announce that Huckabee is his choice for VP while he's in front of a college crowd to take advantage of the free publicity and the chit he will earn from Chris for doing it on his show. Chris will brag about it for weeks and possibly even take some of the edge off his latest attacks on his "100 years" comments.
McCain will probably bring Mike along to the interview just to interfere with the college kids question time. McCain got hammered the last time he was on the tour, and had to reverse an answer after a commercial. (and as we've all noticed, he hasn't gotten any younger, since then)
Villanova is the oldest and largest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Obama kids are going to put him on the rack (Torquemada) about Iraq. They're the ones who will be spending their and their children's lives serving out the Bush-McCain "100 year" foreign policy folly.
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, Richardson, McKaskill, Edwards) '08 posted 04/09/2008 at 17:05:22
http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/17/776576.aspx
McCain is going to announce that Huckabee is his choice for VP while he's in front of a college crowd to take advantage of the free publicity and the chit he will earn from Chris for doing it on his show. Chris will brag about it for weeks and possibly even take some of the edge off his latest attacks on his "100 years" comments.
McCain will probably bring Mike along to the interview just to interfere with the college kids question time. McCain got hammered the last time he was on the tour, and had to reverse an answer after a commercial. (and as we've all noticed, he hasn't gotten any younger, since then)
Villanova is the oldest and largest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Obama kids are going to put him on the rack (Torquemada) about Iraq. They're the ones who will be spending their and their children's lives serving out the Bush-McCain "100 year" foreign policy folly.
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, Richardson, McKaskill, Edwards) '08 posted 04/09/2008 at 17:05:22
FBI Probe: Lieberman Camp To Blame For Crashing Own Website
"The system administrator misinterpreted the root cause"
The mark of Republican governance: the people in charge don't know what's going on. posted 04/09/2008 at 10:19:35
The mark of Republican governance: the people in charge don't know what's going on. posted 04/09/2008 at 10:19:35
John Cleese Offers To Write For Obama
I've always loved John Cleese. I have a movie idea I'd love to see him produce (I offer it here, free of charge) It's a spoof on the absurdity of American religion and it's a take off on the old classic "The Russians Are Coming! The Russians are Coming":
"The Pastors Are Coming! The Pastors Are Coming!"
Based on "The Russians Are Coming! The Russians are Coming" the story pits a small New England town against a U-Boat filled with black preachers, led by Rev. Jeremiah Write. The comedy centers around a love story, and a thrilling scene where the local boy is saved from falling off a church steeple by one of the black preachers.
Pat Buchanan plays the signature role of the old mailman who rides through town yelling "the Pastors are coming!" at odd moments, seemingly oblivious to the fact that everyone knows this. (remarkable acting on the part of Pat Buchanan who somehow rides his bike "no-hands" while chopping the air in hatchet like motions to emphasize his point)
In the last scene, the previously frightened town folk help the pastors escape out of gratitude for saving the young boy, the lovers part with resigned looks, and and Pat Buchanan, still ranting, "The Pastors Are Coming" at the top of his lungs, rides his bike off the end of a pier to the delight of all.
Obama-Webb '08
(P.S. Get "The League of Gentlemen" to play the locals.) posted 04/09/2008 at 17:54:39
"The Pastors Are Coming! The Pastors Are Coming!"
Based on "The Russians Are Coming! The Russians are Coming" the story pits a small New England town against a U-Boat filled with black preachers, led by Rev. Jeremiah Write. The comedy centers around a love story, and a thrilling scene where the local boy is saved from falling off a church steeple by one of the black preachers.
Pat Buchanan plays the signature role of the old mailman who rides through town yelling "the Pastors are coming!" at odd moments, seemingly oblivious to the fact that everyone knows this. (remarkable acting on the part of Pat Buchanan who somehow rides his bike "no-hands" while chopping the air in hatchet like motions to emphasize his point)
In the last scene, the previously frightened town folk help the pastors escape out of gratitude for saving the young boy, the lovers part with resigned looks, and and Pat Buchanan, still ranting, "The Pastors Are Coming" at the top of his lungs, rides his bike off the end of a pier to the delight of all.
Obama-Webb '08
(P.S. Get "The League of Gentlemen" to play the locals.) posted 04/09/2008 at 17:54:39
Bill Clinton's Ties To Colombia Trade Deal Stronger Than Even Penn's
"But the former president is a different type of adviser; one with even more influence than Penn, and one who cannot be pushed out of the campaign. In a hypothetical Clinton administration, ... his ties to the Colombia trade agreement have on several occasions put him at odds with his wife's stated positions."
That's putting it mildly.
Hillary's connection to 'The Fellowship' (the Douglas Coe led "National Prayer Breakfast of right wing thugs) led some to speculate that the key connection for Hillary in that group would be James Baker.
"The Clinton's provided a key facet for the Bush 41-Oliver North operation to train Contra pilots at Mena, Arkansas during the Contra death squad and cocaine operation of the 1980's (aka: Iran/Contra). The Arkansas Development Fund was established by Hillary's then law firm to help shield attention from where all the money was coming from that was pouring into that fund and into pockets of those associated with the Clintons. This operation was what "made" Bill Clinton (and therefore his wife) members of the Bush gang. This is a classic CIA political relationship."
Look for a book coming out in May: "The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power" by Jeff Sharlet.
http://jeffsharlet.blogspot.com/2008/02/blog-post.html
http://www.harpers.org/archive/2003/03/0079525
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/20/opinion/main3955108.shtml
http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2007/09/hillarys-prayer.html posted 04/08/2008 at 17:06:35
That's putting it mildly.
Hillary's connection to 'The Fellowship' (the Douglas Coe led "National Prayer Breakfast of right wing thugs) led some to speculate that the key connection for Hillary in that group would be James Baker.
"The Clinton's provided a key facet for the Bush 41-Oliver North operation to train Contra pilots at Mena, Arkansas during the Contra death squad and cocaine operation of the 1980's (aka: Iran/Contra). The Arkansas Development Fund was established by Hillary's then law firm to help shield attention from where all the money was coming from that was pouring into that fund and into pockets of those associated with the Clintons. This operation was what "made" Bill Clinton (and therefore his wife) members of the Bush gang. This is a classic CIA political relationship."
Look for a book coming out in May: "The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power" by Jeff Sharlet.
http://jeffsharlet.blogspot.com/2008/02/blog-post.html
http://www.harpers.org/archive/2003/03/0079525
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/20/opinion/main3955108.shtml
http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2007/09/hillarys-prayer.html posted 04/08/2008 at 17:06:35
The issue of Bill Clinton occuping a place in the White House, even as "first gentleman" has constitutional ramifications. It's one of the biggest reasons that Republicans haven't brought it up. They're waiting for her to be nominated. posted 04/08/2008 at 16:25:47
John McCain Repeats Al-Qaida Shiite Confusion
The neo-con plan is this:
"Make it as messy as possible when the troops come out so we can blame the Democrats in 2012. There is no way Republicans can win in '08, so our next best shot is 2012, or 2016, depending on how long it takes voters to forget how much Bush fucked up. Once Obama takes office, it's Rev. Write, "day and night" on a contiuous loop at Fox and Politico, supported by media buyouts, like the one were doing at CBS with CNN. Were going to have to do something about the internet, and we're working on that. An internet security "attack" is in the works, something like an e-commerce financial 9/11."
The GOP has only one policy for everything: lie. When they get caught, they tell a bigger lie to make the first one seem more honest, by comparison. posted 04/08/2008 at 14:06:10
"Make it as messy as possible when the troops come out so we can blame the Democrats in 2012. There is no way Republicans can win in '08, so our next best shot is 2012, or 2016, depending on how long it takes voters to forget how much Bush fucked up. Once Obama takes office, it's Rev. Write, "day and night" on a contiuous loop at Fox and Politico, supported by media buyouts, like the one were doing at CBS with CNN. Were going to have to do something about the internet, and we're working on that. An internet security "attack" is in the works, something like an e-commerce financial 9/11."
The GOP has only one policy for everything: lie. When they get caught, they tell a bigger lie to make the first one seem more honest, by comparison. posted 04/08/2008 at 14:06:10
FIA President Refuses To Resign Over Nazi-Inspired Orgy
This guy is part of the world-wide modern fascist movement. His father was a real Nazi. And best of all... he's pals with Bill and Hillary.
Watch for a book coming out in May called "The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power" by Jeff Sharlet.
http://jeffsharlet.blogspot.com/2008/02/blog-post.html posted 04/08/2008 at 18:04:34
Watch for a book coming out in May called "The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power" by Jeff Sharlet.
http://jeffsharlet.blogspot.com/2008/02/blog-post.html posted 04/08/2008 at 18:04:34
General Won't Promise More Iraq Pullouts
If you did a word count on Crocker, I think the ratio of the word "ah" and "um" to all the other words in his testimony would be about 4 in 10.
But, in terms of explaining what's being accomplished in Iraq, they are of equal value. posted 04/08/2008 at 13:42:05
But, in terms of explaining what's being accomplished in Iraq, they are of equal value. posted 04/08/2008 at 13:42:05
Kids Pushing Parents To Back Obama
Yea, I found it! Mr. Smith Goes to Washington's "Boy Rangers" fight for their hero, even to the point of getting run off the road by the evil senator's political machine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtFgbeRPLiE&feature=related
GObama! posted 04/08/2008 at 01:03:13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtFgbeRPLiE&feature=related
GObama! posted 04/08/2008 at 01:03:13
"When the power of love is greater than the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix posted 04/08/2008 at 00:54:44
It's like the "Boy Rangers" in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" the way kids are in there working for Obama. I tried to find a YouTube clip of that scene where Mr. Smith (Jimmy Stewart) is fillibustering the senate, and at home his "Boy Rangers" are getting their papers stolen and they're getting beat up by the political machine of the CORPORATE guy...
I couldn't find it, but I found something even better. It's the scene in the Lincoln Memorial, right before the filibuster scene where Bea Arthur convinces Smith not to give up on Washington.
She's really convincing, and it's a moving scene. It fits the passionate patriotic part of the Obama campaign. She eventually talks him into not giving up, and says "its a forty foot dive into a tub of water, but I think you can do it," and she leads him off to explain how they're going to do it.
As they're leaving, he waves to the statue of Lincoln.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwRLsSqK9sM&feature=related
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, Powell, McKaskill, Richardson) '08 posted 04/08/2008 at 00:51:06
I couldn't find it, but I found something even better. It's the scene in the Lincoln Memorial, right before the filibuster scene where Bea Arthur convinces Smith not to give up on Washington.
She's really convincing, and it's a moving scene. It fits the passionate patriotic part of the Obama campaign. She eventually talks him into not giving up, and says "its a forty foot dive into a tub of water, but I think you can do it," and she leads him off to explain how they're going to do it.
As they're leaving, he waves to the statue of Lincoln.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwRLsSqK9sM&feature=related
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, Powell, McKaskill, Richardson) '08 posted 04/08/2008 at 00:51:06
You bet it does! Converting women over 55 counts double. Way ta Go! posted 04/08/2008 at 00:35:39
Lobby For Colombia Trade Pact Casts A Wide Net
If you read the whole article at the NYTimes, you will ponder these paragraphs, and ask yourself, "Are Bill and Hillary, or perhaps the entire Democratic Leadership Council just Republicans in sheep's clothing?"
"While Mr. Wolfson has taken a leave from Glover Park, for example, he still has equity in the firm valued at $500,000 to $1 million, according to a disclosure form.
'A long list of former Clinton administration aides, including Mack McLarty, the former counsel to the president; Donna E. Shalala, the health and human services secretary; and Leon E. Panetta, the onetime chief of staff, also have come out in support of the deal. It puts them in alliance with Mr. Bush and Republican leaders."
If you are a REAL Democrat, a progressive Democrat, a liberal or a moderate Democrat, you will wonder how it is that BIG BUSINESS has taken such a hold on congress. You will ask yourself, "does anyone represent the actual people of the United States, or just the CORPORATIONS of the United States of America?"
The answer is, yes, someone does represent the people of America. He is not the enemy of business, but he's not willing to let them OWN our government. That man is Barack Obama.
May you find him now. posted 04/07/2008 at 23:54:28
"While Mr. Wolfson has taken a leave from Glover Park, for example, he still has equity in the firm valued at $500,000 to $1 million, according to a disclosure form.
'A long list of former Clinton administration aides, including Mack McLarty, the former counsel to the president; Donna E. Shalala, the health and human services secretary; and Leon E. Panetta, the onetime chief of staff, also have come out in support of the deal. It puts them in alliance with Mr. Bush and Republican leaders."
If you are a REAL Democrat, a progressive Democrat, a liberal or a moderate Democrat, you will wonder how it is that BIG BUSINESS has taken such a hold on congress. You will ask yourself, "does anyone represent the actual people of the United States, or just the CORPORATIONS of the United States of America?"
The answer is, yes, someone does represent the people of America. He is not the enemy of business, but he's not willing to let them OWN our government. That man is Barack Obama.
May you find him now. posted 04/07/2008 at 23:54:28
Clinton Hospital Story May Actually Be True
At the end of the story, Jake Tapper says:
"The first question is what was the first hospital Trina Bachtel went to? It wasn't O'Bleness -- but Clinton never said it was. She told the story imprecisely -- sloppily, even -- but that doesn't make its general point untrue."
then adds:
"I'm trying to find out more about this story -- it's not always easy when health records are involved, not to mention a grieving family who may already have some issues with the media."
So, the point of this scandal is not that the story is true, or not, it's that it shows the character of Hillary Clinton.
HILLARY IS PUTTING HER CANDIDACY AHEAD OF THIS POOR FAMILY'S PAIN.
The Clinton's made over 100 million dollars in the last few years. Couldn't they afford to check the story out AND get the family's APPROVAL before DRAGGING THEM DOWN HER CAMPAIGN TRAIL. posted 04/07/2008 at 18:30:06
"The first question is what was the first hospital Trina Bachtel went to? It wasn't O'Bleness -- but Clinton never said it was. She told the story imprecisely -- sloppily, even -- but that doesn't make its general point untrue."
then adds:
"I'm trying to find out more about this story -- it's not always easy when health records are involved, not to mention a grieving family who may already have some issues with the media."
So, the point of this scandal is not that the story is true, or not, it's that it shows the character of Hillary Clinton.
HILLARY IS PUTTING HER CANDIDACY AHEAD OF THIS POOR FAMILY'S PAIN.
The Clinton's made over 100 million dollars in the last few years. Couldn't they afford to check the story out AND get the family's APPROVAL before DRAGGING THEM DOWN HER CAMPAIGN TRAIL. posted 04/07/2008 at 18:30:06
Should Democrats Eliminate Superdelegates and Caucuses in 2012?
You're right about super-delegates, they gotta go. Especially the ones that have never been elected to office.
I disagree, respectfully, with your statements about caucuses. The beauty of a caucus is it gets people involved, it's a chance to do something together. (If I was younger, I could think of a lot of reasons why the caucus was good for democracy--well, actually, I CAN think of reasons, but... never mind)
In a State like California, of course, it's unmanagable, but in smaller states it helps get the ground troops needed in November up and running. It's like basic training. The privacy part of voting is really weird when you think about it. It's not like anyone's asking you to take your clothes off, they're asking you to be willing to spend a couple of hours at most, talking to your fellow Democrats about the issues, the character of the canidates, and what the goals of the party are down-ticket.
Americans are so afraid of people. It's no wonder we can't get our shit together.
It's the electoral college that's screwing things up, along with electronic voting. Dump 'em both.
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, McKaskill, Richardson) '08 posted 04/08/2008 at 01:25:50
I disagree, respectfully, with your statements about caucuses. The beauty of a caucus is it gets people involved, it's a chance to do something together. (If I was younger, I could think of a lot of reasons why the caucus was good for democracy--well, actually, I CAN think of reasons, but... never mind)
In a State like California, of course, it's unmanagable, but in smaller states it helps get the ground troops needed in November up and running. It's like basic training. The privacy part of voting is really weird when you think about it. It's not like anyone's asking you to take your clothes off, they're asking you to be willing to spend a couple of hours at most, talking to your fellow Democrats about the issues, the character of the canidates, and what the goals of the party are down-ticket.
Americans are so afraid of people. It's no wonder we can't get our shit together.
It's the electoral college that's screwing things up, along with electronic voting. Dump 'em both.
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, McKaskill, Richardson) '08 posted 04/08/2008 at 01:25:50
Republican Congressman Broke Military Protocol, 'Endangered Troops'
I might be completely wrong about this, but...
Under a Democratic President, we won WWI, and ended WWII in four years.
Under Republicans, the United States has lost every war it entered except for two, Grenada, and Kuwait. (not exactly the most noble conflicts of our time.)
(Remember, Vietnam was started by Eisenhower with the contractors (advisors) before JFK could stop it, and before LBJ was pressured into using it to win his election.)
(I could be completely wrong, I admit. I'm going to go look it up.)
But, in any case, this Patrick McHenry is dangerous. To us, not them. And unless your in doubt, Iraq is Bush's war. (We didn't loose this one when we come out, we ended the the stupity, the waste, and the tragic loss of life.)
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/07/2008 at 18:00:22
Under a Democratic President, we won WWI, and ended WWII in four years.
Under Republicans, the United States has lost every war it entered except for two, Grenada, and Kuwait. (not exactly the most noble conflicts of our time.)
(Remember, Vietnam was started by Eisenhower with the contractors (advisors) before JFK could stop it, and before LBJ was pressured into using it to win his election.)
(I could be completely wrong, I admit. I'm going to go look it up.)
But, in any case, this Patrick McHenry is dangerous. To us, not them. And unless your in doubt, Iraq is Bush's war. (We didn't loose this one when we come out, we ended the the stupity, the waste, and the tragic loss of life.)
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/07/2008 at 18:00:22
Spike Lee: Hillary And "Massuh" Clinton Would "Lie On A Stack Of Bibles"
Racist? You mean Realist. And excising the plantation mentality of the Democratic party is necessary. Lee is correct to call into question the value of loyalty to members over loyalty to party, or more importantly loyalty to pricipal. The Clintons are very odd creatures in the Democratic party. Consider the DLC, Bill and Hillary's ties to big business, and the even stranger affiliation of them with "The Fellowship" conservatives of Douglas Coe. By pointing out the lack of authenticity of both Bill and Hillary, Spike Lee is speaking for a lot of us:
The change in American politics isn't coming, IT HAS ARRIVED.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/07/2008 at 19:42:15
The change in American politics isn't coming, IT HAS ARRIVED.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/07/2008 at 19:42:15
Libertarian Bob Barr Jumps Into Presidential Race
Bob Barr's a libertarian, so that means he'll pick Pat Buchanan as his running-mate. Right?
(this is all so confusing)
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/07/2008 at 17:38:53
(this is all so confusing)
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/07/2008 at 17:38:53
PBS' Iraq Documentary Sets Online Viewership Record
Although I enjoyed watching "Bush's War," I can't wait until Frontline gets somebody impartial leading it. As it is, this documentary is more of an outline of the facts too well documented to cover up than an expose of what really happened. They leave you with the impression that the Bush administration is more incompetent than criminal. posted 04/09/2008 at 13:57:37
Obama: No Need For Foreign Policy Help From V.P.
Obama's only real stated criteria for VP is that the person be of "the highest ethical standard."
My choice is Jim Webb, and even though he fits all the criteria Obama has stated, and he's well credential in military circles, (see link bottom) I'm making that choice on a strictly political perception basis.
There are three well reported stories about Webb, all of them fit into the perception that Jim Webb is a "real" Democrat that any good Republican could love.
1.) He beat the race-baiting-closet-KKK-loving George "maccaca" Allen by wearing his son's old Army-issue Iraq combat boots every day of the election up to his victory speech.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_United_States_Senate_election,_2006
2.) His first official act upon entering the Senate was restraining himself from socking George Bush when he was asked how his son was doing at a reception for newly elected members of congress. (Even Peggy Noonan came to Webb's defense.)
http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/?id=110009321
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/01/AR2006120101205.html
3.) There is a tale that has achieved folk lore status that Webb carried his U.S. Army issue nickel-plated Colt 45 automatic pistol into congress. (this story is enough to give any campaign chairman wood.)
http://www.nbc4.com/politics/11387580/detail.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Webb posted 04/07/2008 at 16:32:46
My choice is Jim Webb, and even though he fits all the criteria Obama has stated, and he's well credential in military circles, (see link bottom) I'm making that choice on a strictly political perception basis.
There are three well reported stories about Webb, all of them fit into the perception that Jim Webb is a "real" Democrat that any good Republican could love.
1.) He beat the race-baiting-closet-KKK-loving George "maccaca" Allen by wearing his son's old Army-issue Iraq combat boots every day of the election up to his victory speech.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_United_States_Senate_election,_2006
2.) His first official act upon entering the Senate was restraining himself from socking George Bush when he was asked how his son was doing at a reception for newly elected members of congress. (Even Peggy Noonan came to Webb's defense.)
http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/?id=110009321
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/01/AR2006120101205.html
3.) There is a tale that has achieved folk lore status that Webb carried his U.S. Army issue nickel-plated Colt 45 automatic pistol into congress. (this story is enough to give any campaign chairman wood.)
http://www.nbc4.com/politics/11387580/detail.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Webb posted 04/07/2008 at 16:32:46
GOP Strategist: Condoleezza Rice Campaigning For VP Slot
Back there when you were talking about Condi being loved all over the country you reminded me of something I'd read, recently:
"Malignant narcissists, in contrast to psychopaths, are also said to be capable of developing some identification with other powerful idealized figures as part of a cohesive 'gang' ... which permits at least some loyalty and good object relations to be internalized."
Malignant narcissism is highlighted as a key area when it comes to the study of mass, sexual, and serial murder.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malignant_narcissism posted 04/07/2008 at 07:21:35
"Malignant narcissists, in contrast to psychopaths, are also said to be capable of developing some identification with other powerful idealized figures as part of a cohesive 'gang' ... which permits at least some loyalty and good object relations to be internalized."
Malignant narcissism is highlighted as a key area when it comes to the study of mass, sexual, and serial murder.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malignant_narcissism posted 04/07/2008 at 07:21:35
Great American Hypocrites: McCain's Old Packaging
Something interesting I found at Crooks and Liars made me wonder if the the GOP wouldn't be more appropriatly be called the "Borderline Personality Party":
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/04/06/gop-wishes-the-internet-had-never-been-invented/
Today's fun fact: The BTK Killer was a Republican.
http://www.republicanoffenders.com/ posted 04/07/2008 at 07:10:29
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/04/06/gop-wishes-the-internet-had-never-been-invented/
Today's fun fact: The BTK Killer was a Republican.
http://www.republicanoffenders.com/ posted 04/07/2008 at 07:10:29
Governor Ed Rendell Hints That Mark Penn Should Be Fired
Alternately, it's called "the gift of gab" or "the curse of the Irish."
On his death bed, Oscar Wilde said, "Either it's me or the wallpaper. One of us has to go." posted 04/06/2008 at 13:38:08
On his death bed, Oscar Wilde said, "Either it's me or the wallpaper. One of us has to go." posted 04/06/2008 at 13:38:08
So, people who've been negatively effected by NAFTA are living in an UN-REAL world? You really think Democrats are okay with NAFTA? Or, do you mean Democrats are okay with SUGGESTIO FALSI?
http://www.slate.com/id/2187780 posted 04/06/2008 at 13:34:10
http://www.slate.com/id/2187780 posted 04/06/2008 at 13:34:10
Really well done! I remember her saying something like that. Now if the RCMP can turn up the evidence that it was actually her campaign that contacted the Canadians, we can expect to see some real movement. You should forward this to Keith Olbermann, and the networks. posted 04/06/2008 at 13:30:55
Obama Pennsylvania Bid Unlikely To Be Boosted By College Students
As noted by posters here, the article ignores the new voter registration surge that has been widely reported, elsewhere.
Not that it has anything to do with this story, but it should also be noted that the source of the article is Politico, which is an organ of the Republican party. (let's call it "Nouveau Faux News") Glenn Greenwald's investigation at Salon, follows:
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2007/05/04/politico_funding/index.html
But, an even more important fact to remember is that even if Obama wins Pennsylvania, we still have to wait until March 6th to see the truth begin to appear in the media. I call it the "night of the living dead" effect:
No matter what the mathmatical, legal, rational, psychological or ethical argument to call Hillary's campaign dead, the media will raise it from its coffin, and breathlessly announce, "We're going all the way to the convention, ladies and gentlemen". Why, you ask?
Because the networks have no other way to sell Viagra, and they need something to counter the ratings NBC will be getting from the Olympics. (projected 4 billion viewers)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Summer_Olympics#Broadcasting
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, McKaskill, Richardson) '08 posted 04/06/2008 at 13:18:27
Not that it has anything to do with this story, but it should also be noted that the source of the article is Politico, which is an organ of the Republican party. (let's call it "Nouveau Faux News") Glenn Greenwald's investigation at Salon, follows:
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2007/05/04/politico_funding/index.html
But, an even more important fact to remember is that even if Obama wins Pennsylvania, we still have to wait until March 6th to see the truth begin to appear in the media. I call it the "night of the living dead" effect:
No matter what the mathmatical, legal, rational, psychological or ethical argument to call Hillary's campaign dead, the media will raise it from its coffin, and breathlessly announce, "We're going all the way to the convention, ladies and gentlemen". Why, you ask?
Because the networks have no other way to sell Viagra, and they need something to counter the ratings NBC will be getting from the Olympics. (projected 4 billion viewers)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Summer_Olympics#Broadcasting
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, McKaskill, Richardson) '08 posted 04/06/2008 at 13:18:27
Clinton: Popular Vote Count Must Include Florida, Michigan
I'm waiting for the part where she yells "Off with his head".
"The Queen had only one way of settling all difficulties, great or small. 'Off with his head!' she said, without even looking round."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_of_Hearts_(Alice's_Adventures_in_Wonderland) posted 04/06/2008 at 02:16:45
"The Queen had only one way of settling all difficulties, great or small. 'Off with his head!' she said, without even looking round."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_of_Hearts_(Alice's_Adventures_in_Wonderland) posted 04/06/2008 at 02:16:45
Hillary Clinton: I Started Criticizing Iraq War Before Obama
BILL AND HILLARY WANT YOU TO STOP ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR 2007 JOINT INCOME TAX.
WHY DID THEY FILE AN EXTENSION? WHAT ARE THEY HIDING? posted 04/06/2008 at 01:56:13
WHY DID THEY FILE AN EXTENSION? WHAT ARE THEY HIDING? posted 04/06/2008 at 01:56:13
you will have to paste those links into your browser. Oh, and Barack was speaking out against the war six months before it started. posted 04/06/2008 at 01:06:58
October, 2002. Yes, BEFORE THE WAR. Here's Hillary speaking to the National Organization of Women, and Code Pink, shortly after her vote, followed by Obama speaking, in 2002, 2004, and 2007:
Senator Hillary Clinton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2
_KEWUU33Lg
Senator Barack Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=x1LhCch-JEo posted 04/06/2008 at 01:05:14
Senator Hillary Clinton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2
_KEWUU33Lg
Senator Barack Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=x1LhCch-JEo posted 04/06/2008 at 01:05:14
Patriotism in the Kingian Tradition
I was watching the show when you said this, Tavis, and I'm embarassed to admit that I actually pumped my fist into the air and yelled "yes!" (the embarassing part is... I live alone, not even pets) Anyway, I've always been a big fan of yours, but never as much as that night. Thanks for keeping the faith.
On Tim Russert's show today, Andrew Sullivan said something very beautiful. He was talking about why Obama didn't just "throw his pastor under the bus." He said:
"If you read 'Dreams From My Father' (Obama's autobiography) it is about the 'absent father', and this is the person he found as a father figure. Obviously, the bonds between them are psychologically very deep." Then he seemed to become more intense, and he said:
"And frankly... I want a Christianity that has to be disowned by politicians, rather than co-opted by them."
Thanks, again Tavis. (Oh, and anyone interested in getting to more about the patriotism of Rev. Write, please click the link, below):
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-oped0404wrightapr03,0,92000.story
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, McKaskill, Richardson, Powell) in '08 posted 04/05/2008 at 21:15:23
On Tim Russert's show today, Andrew Sullivan said something very beautiful. He was talking about why Obama didn't just "throw his pastor under the bus." He said:
"If you read 'Dreams From My Father' (Obama's autobiography) it is about the 'absent father', and this is the person he found as a father figure. Obviously, the bonds between them are psychologically very deep." Then he seemed to become more intense, and he said:
"And frankly... I want a Christianity that has to be disowned by politicians, rather than co-opted by them."
Thanks, again Tavis. (Oh, and anyone interested in getting to more about the patriotism of Rev. Write, please click the link, below):
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-oped0404wrightapr03,0,92000.story
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, McKaskill, Richardson, Powell) in '08 posted 04/05/2008 at 21:15:23
Chelsea Clinton Tells Press What She Will (And Won't) Answer
I've got a question for Chelsea:
WHAT ARE YOUR PARENTS HIDING ON THEIR 2007 TAX RETURNS? DID THEY FILE AN EXTENSION JUST TO FOOL THE VOTERS IN PENNSYLVANIA? posted 04/05/2008 at 22:02:02
WHAT ARE YOUR PARENTS HIDING ON THEIR 2007 TAX RETURNS? DID THEY FILE AN EXTENSION JUST TO FOOL THE VOTERS IN PENNSYLVANIA? posted 04/05/2008 at 22:02:02
Didn't you mean to say "b.j." dialog? posted 04/05/2008 at 21:59:41
Barack Obama Courts Pro-Gun Vote
What a cooincidence. Charlton Heston just died. I guess we can go pry his gun loose "from" his "cold dead hands."
http://youtube.com/watch?v=O0B_UZNtEk4&feature=related posted 04/06/2008 at 02:06:28
http://youtube.com/watch?v=O0B_UZNtEk4&feature=related posted 04/06/2008 at 02:06:28
McCain Called A 'Warmonger' At Obama Event
Technically, Shultz is correct in using "warmonger" to describe McCain.
The definition of "warmonger" is: a person who advocates, endorses, or tries to precipitate war.
Since there is no end to hostilities, and McCain has suggested no real plan to end them, his saying he'll stay in Iraq for "a hundred years, maybe more" means that he's "endorsing" THIS war. (the "hostile" one were are currently in.)
The reason McCain is trying to cover his statement is because it shows the real Bush plan for Iraq: it is meant to stir up hostilities in the region. There was never any plan to end hostilities. If there had been, we wouldn't have disbanded the Iraqi army. The plan from the beggining was to insert a puppet, control the drilling rights (to slow production, thereby increasing demand and OPEC profits) and create permanent bases in the region: the same thing we've done ALL OVER THE GLOBE for the last fifty-seven years.
Right on, Ed. Tell it like it is. The war hero is not a man of peace, he's a man of hostility. You called it right. posted 04/05/2008 at 16:07:23
The definition of "warmonger" is: a person who advocates, endorses, or tries to precipitate war.
Since there is no end to hostilities, and McCain has suggested no real plan to end them, his saying he'll stay in Iraq for "a hundred years, maybe more" means that he's "endorsing" THIS war. (the "hostile" one were are currently in.)
The reason McCain is trying to cover his statement is because it shows the real Bush plan for Iraq: it is meant to stir up hostilities in the region. There was never any plan to end hostilities. If there had been, we wouldn't have disbanded the Iraqi army. The plan from the beggining was to insert a puppet, control the drilling rights (to slow production, thereby increasing demand and OPEC profits) and create permanent bases in the region: the same thing we've done ALL OVER THE GLOBE for the last fifty-seven years.
Right on, Ed. Tell it like it is. The war hero is not a man of peace, he's a man of hostility. You called it right. posted 04/05/2008 at 16:07:23
Colombian Government Fires Top Clinton Strategist Mark Penn
Too late, Hillary should have fired him first. The damage is done, the cat's out of the bag, the jig is up...
HILLARY RHODAM CLINTON = NAFTA.
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, McKaskill, Richardson) '08 posted 04/05/2008 at 15:48:29
HILLARY RHODAM CLINTON = NAFTA.
Obama-Webb (Gore, Nepolitano, McKaskill, Richardson) '08 posted 04/05/2008 at 15:48:29
Clinton Under Fire Over False Story Of Health Care Horror
I'll bet money Howard Wolfson got the NYTimes to put this story out so they could move the Burkle-Clinton story further down the cycle. There's nothing so sexy as A BOLD FACED LIAR. (even if it would be technically more correct to call Hillary the defendant in a case of SUGGESTIO FALSI.)
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Z9o37FQI4
WHAT ARE THE CLINTONS HIDING IN THEIR 2007 TAX EXTENSION? posted 04/05/2008 at 16:30:27
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Z9o37FQI4
WHAT ARE THE CLINTONS HIDING IN THEIR 2007 TAX EXTENSION? posted 04/05/2008 at 16:30:27
You're missing the point. She heard the story from a cop on the campaign trail. She could have had someone verify the story right there, but she didn't. Why? Because it was a good story. It distracted people from her vote to allow cluster bombs that kill kids. It distracted people from her support of NAFTA. It's not a mistake, it's not "oops, we didn't have time to vet the story", she didn't vet the story because if she had, she couldn't claim "PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY" with another lie.
If Hillary Rhodam Clinton was a rock star she'd be stuffing a cucumber in her pants suit. posted 04/05/2008 at 16:18:06
If Hillary Rhodam Clinton was a rock star she'd be stuffing a cucumber in her pants suit. posted 04/05/2008 at 16:18:06
How many Pinnocchio's can one woman earn?
Using a "false anecdote for political reasons" is legally SUGGESTIO FALSI:
"The punishment visited on Sen. Hillary Clinton for her flagrant, hysterical, repetitive, pathological lying about her visit to Bosnia should be much heavier than it has yet been and should be exacted for much more than just the lying itself. There are two kinds of deliberate and premeditated deceit, commonly known as suggestio falsi and suppressio veri. (Neither of them is covered by the additionally lying claim of having "misspoken.") The first involves what seems to be most obvious in the present case: the putting forward of a bogus or misleading account of events. But the second, and often the more serious, means that the liar in question has also attempted to bury or to obscure something that actually is true. Let us examine how Sen. Clinton has managed to commit both of these offenses to veracity and decency and how in doing so she has rivaled, if not indeed surpassed, the disbarred and perjured hack who is her husband and tutor."
http://www.slate.com/id/2187780/
http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/8040-Suggestio-falsi-and-suppressio-veri.html
http://www.law-dictionary.org/SUGGESTIO+FALSI.asp?q=SUGGESTIO+FALSI
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Z9o37FQI4 posted 04/05/2008 at 15:43:51
Using a "false anecdote for political reasons" is legally SUGGESTIO FALSI:
"The punishment visited on Sen. Hillary Clinton for her flagrant, hysterical, repetitive, pathological lying about her visit to Bosnia should be much heavier than it has yet been and should be exacted for much more than just the lying itself. There are two kinds of deliberate and premeditated deceit, commonly known as suggestio falsi and suppressio veri. (Neither of them is covered by the additionally lying claim of having "misspoken.") The first involves what seems to be most obvious in the present case: the putting forward of a bogus or misleading account of events. But the second, and often the more serious, means that the liar in question has also attempted to bury or to obscure something that actually is true. Let us examine how Sen. Clinton has managed to commit both of these offenses to veracity and decency and how in doing so she has rivaled, if not indeed surpassed, the disbarred and perjured hack who is her husband and tutor."
http://www.slate.com/id/2187780/
http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/8040-Suggestio-falsi-and-suppressio-veri.html
http://www.law-dictionary.org/SUGGESTIO+FALSI.asp?q=SUGGESTIO+FALSI
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Z9o37FQI4 posted 04/05/2008 at 15:43:51
THe point is, HILLARY DOESN'T LOOK BEFORE SHE LEAPS, AND SHE DOESN'T LOOK BECUASE SHE ONLY CONCERNED WITH HER OWN AMBITIONS. (She didn't read the NIE before her vote for the ATMF; she puffed up her security credentials with a story about "dodging bullets" in Bosnia; she SAID SHE'D DIVULGE HER TAXES, but left out this last year!; she says she's always been anti-NAFTA and then it turns out she not only promoted it, but she's got big connections to FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS THAT BILL IS CURRENTLY REPRESENTING: Dubai ports, Burkle, Uranium mines in Khasikstan.) posted 04/05/2008 at 14:55:02
First, we do not HATE this woman, we are critisizing her. Second, critsizing her cant hurt the party, because HILLARY CAN'T WIN the nomination (delegate, popular vote, number of states total.) Obama is the presumptive nominee, so SLIMING HIM with false stories about him being a muslim, un-patriotic, not qualified, and a "cult figure" are hurting his chances with educationally challenged voters. And lastly, the division in the party is not being caused by Obama or his supporters, it's being caused by people who are having difficulty discovering how FLAWED a candidate this person is. Their difficulty is caused not by our pointing out her flaws, it's caused by their LACK OF POLITICAL SAVVY. They didn't know Hillary was a Republican in a Democrats clothing. The party isn't leaving Hillary, Hillary left the party, and you are just now finding this out. posted 04/05/2008 at 14:43:22
That's not the point. She didn't CHECK the facts. Just like she didn't CHECK the NIE about Iraq before she voted to Authorize the Use of Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq, which has caused the death of COUNTLESS men, women and children.
Don't you see the hypocrisy of PRETENDING TO CARE about children, while you're doing all these things TO ACTUALLY KILL them? posted 04/05/2008 at 14:29:22
Don't you see the hypocrisy of PRETENDING TO CARE about children, while you're doing all these things TO ACTUALLY KILL them? posted 04/05/2008 at 14:29:22
It isn't just that Hillary Rhodam Clinton is a serial fabricator, it's that she's a hypocritical serial fabricator. (And as David Geffen said, the Clinton's "lie with such ease.")
She is pretending to care about children with this made up story, when at the same time she has done more to KILL CHILDREN than almost any other Democrat.
Beside her AUMF vote, and her joining with Lieberman to create a pretext to bomb Iran, there's this vote on the use of cluster bombs:
"Over 150 nations have signed the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. It pains me that our great nation has not. But in the autumn of 2006, there was a chance to take a step in the right direction: Senate Amendment No. 4882, an amendment to a Pentagon appropriations bill that would have banned the use of cluster bombs in civilian areas.
Senator Obama of Illinois voted IN FAVOR of the ban.
Senator Clinton of New York voted AGAINST the ban.
Analysts say Clinton did not want to risk appearing "soft on terror," as it would have harmed her electibility."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-rees/clinton-obama-and-clust_b_84811.html
There's more:
http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2841 posted 04/05/2008 at 14:15:12
She is pretending to care about children with this made up story, when at the same time she has done more to KILL CHILDREN than almost any other Democrat.
Beside her AUMF vote, and her joining with Lieberman to create a pretext to bomb Iran, there's this vote on the use of cluster bombs:
"Over 150 nations have signed the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. It pains me that our great nation has not. But in the autumn of 2006, there was a chance to take a step in the right direction: Senate Amendment No. 4882, an amendment to a Pentagon appropriations bill that would have banned the use of cluster bombs in civilian areas.
Senator Obama of Illinois voted IN FAVOR of the ban.
Senator Clinton of New York voted AGAINST the ban.
Analysts say Clinton did not want to risk appearing "soft on terror," as it would have harmed her electibility."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-rees/clinton-obama-and-clust_b_84811.html
There's more:
http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2841 posted 04/05/2008 at 14:15:12
What Did Bill Clinton Do To Get $15M From Ron Burkle?
Tell us, since you're so interested in the truth... what are Bill and Hillary hiding? Why did they file an extension for 2007? Who did they get money from in 2007?
I'll bet you don't want to know. posted 04/04/2008 at 23:14:42
I'll bet you don't want to know. posted 04/04/2008 at 23:14:42
No Democrat, not even a Hillary supporter calls another Democrat a "leftist". You're some "ditto-head" getting paid by McCain. posted 04/04/2008 at 23:09:18
Hillary Clinton sent men and women to die in IRAQ FOR NOTHING. Worse, she did it to enhance herself politically. Is that the GOOD you claim she's done for our country and poor people? Thanks for not identifying her with the progressive (what you call liberal) wing of the party.
If Hillary is anywhere, it's right of center. (Republican-lite, if you will.) posted 04/04/2008 at 23:05:58
If Hillary is anywhere, it's right of center. (Republican-lite, if you will.) posted 04/04/2008 at 23:05:58
Why are we against the Clintons? Because the Clintons are against the Democrats. The Clintons "became their enemy." The DLC was founded and is still being led by the Clintons. Joe Lieberman, who is currently campaigning for McCane, is DLC. Hillary consistenly votes with Lieberman. Look at the comparisons she's made between herself and McCain, AGAINST Obama.
"...this site has to be equated to the FOX News channel with all of the love Obama stories." (What nonsense!)
Robert Greenwald has made a couple films describing how FOX and most of the other cable and main stream media outlets have been electronically "lynching" Obama over the Rev. Write story for weeks:
http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/32376-fox-attacks-obama-part-2
This site isn't pro-Obama as much as it's pro-progressive Democrats. (real Democrats) We're sorry you decided to allow yourself to be bamboozled, but... Hillary and Bill Clinton have earned their scorn, and their exposure.
Obama-Webb (Gore, McKaskill, Nepolitano, Richardson) '08 posted 04/04/2008 at 22:45:14
"...this site has to be equated to the FOX News channel with all of the love Obama stories." (What nonsense!)
Robert Greenwald has made a couple films describing how FOX and most of the other cable and main stream media outlets have been electronically "lynching" Obama over the Rev. Write story for weeks:
http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/32376-fox-attacks-obama-part-2
This site isn't pro-Obama as much as it's pro-progressive Democrats. (real Democrats) We're sorry you decided to allow yourself to be bamboozled, but... Hillary and Bill Clinton have earned their scorn, and their exposure.
Obama-Webb (Gore, McKaskill, Nepolitano, Richardson) '08 posted 04/04/2008 at 22:45:14
On Obama Not Going to Memphis
I thought Obama's absence in Memphis was like saying,
"A man can't ride your back unless it's bent." -Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
There must also be a kind of natural revulsion to join with anyone who would profess to honor one Reverend, while they are electronically lynching another. (I'm giving Senators Clinton and McCain equal credit for that)
But, I understand how you feel, brother Cornel: "There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love." -Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/05/2008 at 10:55:42
"A man can't ride your back unless it's bent." -Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
There must also be a kind of natural revulsion to join with anyone who would profess to honor one Reverend, while they are electronically lynching another. (I'm giving Senators Clinton and McCain equal credit for that)
But, I understand how you feel, brother Cornel: "There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love." -Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/05/2008 at 10:55:42
Hillary Clinton Tax Returns: See Full Details
After Mining Deal, Financier Donated to Clinton (NYTimes 1-31-2008)
"The monster deal stunned the mining industry, turning an unknown shell company into one of the world"s largest uranium producers in a transaction ultimately worth tens of millions of dollars to Mr. Giustra, analysts said.
Just months after the Kazakh pact was finalized, Mr. Clinton"s charitable foundation received its own windfall: a $31.3 million donation from Mr. Giustra that had remained a secret until he acknowledged it last month. The gift, combined with Mr. Giustra"s more recent and public pledge to give the William J. Clinton Foundation an additional $100 million, secured Mr. Giustra a place in Mr. Clinton"s inner circle, an exclusive club of wealthy entrepreneurs in which friendship with the former president has its privileges."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/us/politics/31donor.html posted 04/04/2008 at 17:52:17
"The monster deal stunned the mining industry, turning an unknown shell company into one of the world"s largest uranium producers in a transaction ultimately worth tens of millions of dollars to Mr. Giustra, analysts said.
Just months after the Kazakh pact was finalized, Mr. Clinton"s charitable foundation received its own windfall: a $31.3 million donation from Mr. Giustra that had remained a secret until he acknowledged it last month. The gift, combined with Mr. Giustra"s more recent and public pledge to give the William J. Clinton Foundation an additional $100 million, secured Mr. Giustra a place in Mr. Clinton"s inner circle, an exclusive club of wealthy entrepreneurs in which friendship with the former president has its privileges."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/us/politics/31donor.html posted 04/04/2008 at 17:52:17
My Conversation with David Axelrod
Good point! posted 04/06/2008 at 03:11:41
Humble, professional, consistent, carefull... David Axelrod is a great example of how political campaigns SHOULD be organized and run. Between him, Markos Moulitsas, and Joe Trippi, the future of Democratic politics is in very good hands.
Fifty-state, bottom up campaigns are the future of American politics. posted 04/06/2008 at 03:06:53
Fifty-state, bottom up campaigns are the future of American politics. posted 04/06/2008 at 03:06:53
Mark Penn Apologizes For Colombia Free Trade Work
This is just the tip of the iceburg, folks. (I've posted a link to show what the Republicans are getting ready to lay on Hillary if she wins the nomination, below.) When all is said and done, the Clintons aren't just cozy with NAFTA... The Clintons ARE NAFTA:
[from Townhall.com 10-22-07]:
"Just look at recent Burson-Marsteller clients that have been in the news in the past two weeks.
BLACKWATER " the hired guns in Iraq.
Blackwater"s CEO, Eric Prince, hired Burson"s lobbying subsidiary, BKSH, to prep him for his Congressional testimony " helping him to glibly explain why the civilian cowboys who work for him have been involved in 195 shooting incidents. After news reports about the controversial representation, Burson-Marsteller ran screaming from Blackwater, describing it as only a "temporary" engagement with no involvement by Penn. And the Clinton campaign affirmed its support for Penn.
While Blackwater is certainly no Whitewater for Hillary Clinton, ... raises serious questions about Penn"s dual roles as strategist for the potential next president and adviser to corporations and governments who have ongoing big business in Washington.
Then there was Countrywide Financial, ... Microsoft ... Armenia, (trying to pass a Congressional resolution accusing Turkey of genocide) ... The Peoples Party of Pakistan ...!
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/DickMorrisandEileenMcGann/2007/10/22/conflict_of_interest_buson-marsteller_and_hillary_clintons_alliance posted 04/04/2008 at 15:30:46
[from Townhall.com 10-22-07]:
"Just look at recent Burson-Marsteller clients that have been in the news in the past two weeks.
BLACKWATER " the hired guns in Iraq.
Blackwater"s CEO, Eric Prince, hired Burson"s lobbying subsidiary, BKSH, to prep him for his Congressional testimony " helping him to glibly explain why the civilian cowboys who work for him have been involved in 195 shooting incidents. After news reports about the controversial representation, Burson-Marsteller ran screaming from Blackwater, describing it as only a "temporary" engagement with no involvement by Penn. And the Clinton campaign affirmed its support for Penn.
While Blackwater is certainly no Whitewater for Hillary Clinton, ... raises serious questions about Penn"s dual roles as strategist for the potential next president and adviser to corporations and governments who have ongoing big business in Washington.
Then there was Countrywide Financial, ... Microsoft ... Armenia, (trying to pass a Congressional resolution accusing Turkey of genocide) ... The Peoples Party of Pakistan ...!
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/DickMorrisandEileenMcGann/2007/10/22/conflict_of_interest_buson-marsteller_and_hillary_clintons_alliance posted 04/04/2008 at 15:30:46
McCain Booed At Martin Luther King Speech: Watch The Video
This is such a mistake for Huffpo to title this "McCain Booed..." The thing I heard most clearly was the man in front who said, "WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES" as if to say, "WE FORGIVE YOU". (I can understand why FOX NEWS would play up the "conflict narrative" but, why is Huffpo playing it up? )
It's important to know the facts of McCain's voting record, since he's trying to paint himself as something he's clearly not, but on a day like this, when we could HONOR DR. KING by letting the issue of McCain's voting record be separate from what he may have truly felt, is sad. This is a teaching moment for America, and we could have learned everything just as well if the title of this piece had been:
"WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES"
In the words of Dr. King: "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." Let's remember that our dreams require action. Today, as always, that action should be truth.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/04/2008 at 14:31:20
It's important to know the facts of McCain's voting record, since he's trying to paint himself as something he's clearly not, but on a day like this, when we could HONOR DR. KING by letting the issue of McCain's voting record be separate from what he may have truly felt, is sad. This is a teaching moment for America, and we could have learned everything just as well if the title of this piece had been:
"WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES"
In the words of Dr. King: "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." Let's remember that our dreams require action. Today, as always, that action should be truth.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/04/2008 at 14:31:20
April 4, 1968
This is such a beautiful post, Joseph, even the comments you've inspired are beautiful testements to the legacy of Dr. King. The only thing I can add is this little video I found, recently. It's entitled, "Bronx Students Discuss Obama's Race Speech." When I watch it, I can see King's dream in the eyes and in the voices of the students:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9IldaegAB0 posted 04/04/2008 at 14:03:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9IldaegAB0 posted 04/04/2008 at 14:03:30
Brazile Tells Angry Clinton Supporters: "You Are Destroying Her Candidacy"
The important part of this story is the source, Ben Smith, and in particular, Politico. If you remember, Politico got it's start at nearly the same time that the Democrats took over congress. Since then, Mike Allen, Ben Smith, and others have played a hand in several DISINFORMATION campaigns. This story is not unlike some of the stories used to overthrow governments by the CIA. We should always remember to....
CONSIDER THE SOURCE.
"WHO FUNDS AND RUNS POLITICO", by Glenn Greenwald:
"Like most billionaires with diverse business interests, Joe Allbritton had political relationships of all sorts. But the coterie around him -- and those who created the Politico, including the Politico's current CEO -- are plainly firmly entrenched in the right-wing political movement, with overlapping business and other ties to the Bushes, all kinds of international financial interactions with the Saudis and various right-wing governments, and long-standing ties of many kinds to the Reagan circle.
We hear incessantly about how this group or that group is funded by George Soros, as though that fact, by itself, proves the group's political affiliations. But those groups do not purport to be nonpartisan newspapers or sources of news. The Politico claims exactly that. Surely it is notable that those who created The Politico, who are funding it, and who are in charge of its operations, are long-time Republican operatives and those firmly implanted in right-wing circles."
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2007/05/04/politico_funding/ posted 04/04/2008 at 12:35:26
CONSIDER THE SOURCE.
"WHO FUNDS AND RUNS POLITICO", by Glenn Greenwald:
"Like most billionaires with diverse business interests, Joe Allbritton had political relationships of all sorts. But the coterie around him -- and those who created the Politico, including the Politico's current CEO -- are plainly firmly entrenched in the right-wing political movement, with overlapping business and other ties to the Bushes, all kinds of international financial interactions with the Saudis and various right-wing governments, and long-standing ties of many kinds to the Reagan circle.
We hear incessantly about how this group or that group is funded by George Soros, as though that fact, by itself, proves the group's political affiliations. But those groups do not purport to be nonpartisan newspapers or sources of news. The Politico claims exactly that. Surely it is notable that those who created The Politico, who are funding it, and who are in charge of its operations, are long-time Republican operatives and those firmly implanted in right-wing circles."
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2007/05/04/politico_funding/ posted 04/04/2008 at 12:35:26
McCain Delays Release Of Medical Records Again
Is it just me, or is there something suspicious about McCain seeming to literally fall apart at the same time Mitt Romney has popped up, WITH A SUN TAN? posted 04/04/2008 at 03:19:37
Clinton Adviser Mark Penn Meets To Discuss Free-Trade Pact That Hillary Opposes
What's so ironic about all this is... while America is being led to believe that Obama's association with Rev. Write calls his "patriotism" into question, Bill and Hillary Clinton's ACTUAL DEALINGS ON BEHALF OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS doesn't even make the evening news.
Perhaps ironic isn't the right word. I think I meant to say REVEALING. When all is said and done, it's very likely that the Clintons, once exposed, WILL BE SHOWN TO BE even more BEHOLDEN TO THE MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX than either George W. Bush, or Richard Cheney.
I still think Amy Goodman at Democracy Now said it best: "If our main stream media was proven to be a propaganda arm of the U.S. government, HOW WOULD IT LOOK ANY DIFFERENT?" posted 04/04/2008 at 00:11:49
Perhaps ironic isn't the right word. I think I meant to say REVEALING. When all is said and done, it's very likely that the Clintons, once exposed, WILL BE SHOWN TO BE even more BEHOLDEN TO THE MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX than either George W. Bush, or Richard Cheney.
I still think Amy Goodman at Democracy Now said it best: "If our main stream media was proven to be a propaganda arm of the U.S. government, HOW WOULD IT LOOK ANY DIFFERENT?" posted 04/04/2008 at 00:11:49
(from the WSJ story):" Howard Wolfson, communications director for Sen. Clinton's campaign, said in an email that 'Mark was not there on behalf of the campaign' and referred further questions to Burson-Marsteller. 'Sen. Clinton's opposition to the trade deal with Colombia is clear,' Mr. Wolfson added."
Clear? He said her opposition to the trade deal was CLEAR?
[from Townhall.com 10-22-07]: "Just look at recent Burson-Marsteller clients that have been in the news in the past two weeks.
BLACKWATER " the hired guns in Iraq.
Blackwater"s CEO, Eric Prince, hired Burson"s lobbying subsidiary, BKSH, to prep him for his Congressional testimony " helping him to glibly explain why the civilian cowboys who work for him have been involved in 195 shooting incidents. After news reports about the controversial representation, Burson-Marsteller ran screaming from Blackwater, describing it as only a "temporary" engagement with no involvement by Penn. And the Clinton campaign affirmed its support for Penn.
While Blackwater is certainly no Whitewater for Hillary Clinton, ... raises serious questions about Penn"s dual roles as strategist for the potential next president and adviser to corporations and governments who have ongoing big business in Washington.
Then there was Countrywide Financial, ... Microsoft ... Armenia, (trying to pass a Congressional resolution accusing Turkey of genocide) ... The Peoples Party of Pakistan ...!
You get the picture: They"re everywhere!"
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/DickMorrisandEileenMcGann/2007/10/22/conflict_of_interest_buson-marsteller_and_hillary_clintons_alliance posted 04/03/2008 at 23:54:46
Clear? He said her opposition to the trade deal was CLEAR?
[from Townhall.com 10-22-07]: "Just look at recent Burson-Marsteller clients that have been in the news in the past two weeks.
BLACKWATER " the hired guns in Iraq.
Blackwater"s CEO, Eric Prince, hired Burson"s lobbying subsidiary, BKSH, to prep him for his Congressional testimony " helping him to glibly explain why the civilian cowboys who work for him have been involved in 195 shooting incidents. After news reports about the controversial representation, Burson-Marsteller ran screaming from Blackwater, describing it as only a "temporary" engagement with no involvement by Penn. And the Clinton campaign affirmed its support for Penn.
While Blackwater is certainly no Whitewater for Hillary Clinton, ... raises serious questions about Penn"s dual roles as strategist for the potential next president and adviser to corporations and governments who have ongoing big business in Washington.
Then there was Countrywide Financial, ... Microsoft ... Armenia, (trying to pass a Congressional resolution accusing Turkey of genocide) ... The Peoples Party of Pakistan ...!
You get the picture: They"re everywhere!"
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/DickMorrisandEileenMcGann/2007/10/22/conflict_of_interest_buson-marsteller_and_hillary_clintons_alliance posted 04/03/2008 at 23:54:46
Rhodes Says Air America Breached Her Contract
Mark Green is a putz. (putz : an idiot, a jerk; a penis (from Yiddish פּאָץ pots)
Anything truly progressive pisses him off. He's in the tank for Bill and Hillary. Also, Randi didn't make these remarks on air. Why is Geraldine Ferraro saying that she did?
"To incite people with language like this young woman just did on radio is very, very dangerous because ... some people take this stuff so seriously that it can affect your security."
The Clintons, CNN, and FOX are praying for riots, or James Earl Ray. (or both)
If you watched the "Black in America" CNN special about the asassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tonight, they followed it with two hours of Anderson Cooper showing a continuos loop of Rev. Write broken only with a few graphics. They actually pulled out that poll "Is America Ready for a black president?" and compared it to the one they did pre- Rev. Write.
The funny thing was, Obama was down a little, but Hillary was down even further than the previous poll when they ran "Is America ready for a woman president?"
The problem is, we've all seen the real thing. And this lynching isn't fooling anyone.
http://www.withoutsanctuary.org/ posted 04/04/2008 at 01:14:36
Anything truly progressive pisses him off. He's in the tank for Bill and Hillary. Also, Randi didn't make these remarks on air. Why is Geraldine Ferraro saying that she did?
"To incite people with language like this young woman just did on radio is very, very dangerous because ... some people take this stuff so seriously that it can affect your security."
The Clintons, CNN, and FOX are praying for riots, or James Earl Ray. (or both)
If you watched the "Black in America" CNN special about the asassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tonight, they followed it with two hours of Anderson Cooper showing a continuos loop of Rev. Write broken only with a few graphics. They actually pulled out that poll "Is America Ready for a black president?" and compared it to the one they did pre- Rev. Write.
The funny thing was, Obama was down a little, but Hillary was down even further than the previous poll when they ran "Is America ready for a woman president?"
The problem is, we've all seen the real thing. And this lynching isn't fooling anyone.
http://www.withoutsanctuary.org/ posted 04/04/2008 at 01:14:36
Clinton: I Never Said Obama Can't Win
Roll tape: "I did not have sex with that woman!" (Repeat for several generations with breaks for Bush family to declare "Mission Accomplished") posted 04/03/2008 at 19:18:32
Clinton's Push For Popular Vote Win May Not Persuade Superdelegates
There is only one metric by which to judge this nomination: which candidate represents the health of the party.
No matter how Hillary and Bill justify STEALING this election, it would cause the party to loose the OLDEST AND LARGEST voting block within the Democratic party, along with MILLIONS OF NEW, YOUNG, AND WEATHY voters who represent the FUTURE OF THE PARTY.
To continue the medical analogy, handing Hillary the nomination at this point would be like severing a diseased limb and throwing away the patient.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/02/2008 at 13:49:08
No matter how Hillary and Bill justify STEALING this election, it would cause the party to loose the OLDEST AND LARGEST voting block within the Democratic party, along with MILLIONS OF NEW, YOUNG, AND WEATHY voters who represent the FUTURE OF THE PARTY.
To continue the medical analogy, handing Hillary the nomination at this point would be like severing a diseased limb and throwing away the patient.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/02/2008 at 13:49:08
Letterman And McCain Trade Barbs On "Late Show"
Again, McCain tries to conflate his "one hundred years in Iraq" with US troops in Korea and Japan. THIS LYING SACK OF SHIT thinks he can fool us into believing that the Iraqis want us there like the South Koreans or the Japanese (both of whom turned our rebuilding efforts into one of the worlds largest economies) or that if we leave, IT WILL LEAD TO CHAOS. (what a crok)
John McCain is convinced that we have to INFLAME the middle east to keep control of the oil. He wants to stay there long enough to invade Iran. He wants the other surrounding nations to join us in our mission, and he thinks the only way to convince them to join us is to FORCE them, 9/11 style, into some DECADES LONG FIGHT AGAINST ISLAMIC EXTREAMISM.
The whole thing is a farce. David Ignatius reviews a new book by Marc Sageman, saying:
"The heart of Sageman's message is that we have been scaring ourselves into exaggerating the terrorism threat -- and then by our unwise actions in Iraq making the problem worse. He attacks head-on the central thesis of the Bush administration, echoed increasingly by Republican presidential candidate John McCain, that, as McCain's Web site puts it, the United States is facing "a dangerous, relentless enemy in the War against Islamic Extremists" spawned by al-Qaeda."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/27/AR2008022703179.html posted 04/02/2008 at 03:55:59
John McCain is convinced that we have to INFLAME the middle east to keep control of the oil. He wants to stay there long enough to invade Iran. He wants the other surrounding nations to join us in our mission, and he thinks the only way to convince them to join us is to FORCE them, 9/11 style, into some DECADES LONG FIGHT AGAINST ISLAMIC EXTREAMISM.
The whole thing is a farce. David Ignatius reviews a new book by Marc Sageman, saying:
"The heart of Sageman's message is that we have been scaring ourselves into exaggerating the terrorism threat -- and then by our unwise actions in Iraq making the problem worse. He attacks head-on the central thesis of the Bush administration, echoed increasingly by Republican presidential candidate John McCain, that, as McCain's Web site puts it, the United States is facing "a dangerous, relentless enemy in the War against Islamic Extremists" spawned by al-Qaeda."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/27/AR2008022703179.html posted 04/02/2008 at 03:55:59
McCain is talking domestic policy with one liners he practiced. He's saying our economy is in the hands of "community colleges."
Then there's a commercial for Cialis: "seek immediate help if you experience an errection that lasts longer than four hours."
Obama-Webb in '08 posted 04/02/2008 at 03:26:07
Then there's a commercial for Cialis: "seek immediate help if you experience an errection that lasts longer than four hours."
Obama-Webb in '08 posted 04/02/2008 at 03:26:07
Top Clinton Aide: Wright Is Key Issue In My Talks With Superdels
And if I was talking to super-delegates I'd be saying, "and do you really know what Bill's been doing for the last eight years? Forget about the women, what about the business deals? But, if it comes down to something sensational, which Republican's love, do you really want your re-election chances to hang on Chelsea's telling people "it's none of your business?"
Dirt begets dirt. But the Clintons beget mountains of it. posted 04/01/2008 at 20:04:46
Dirt begets dirt. But the Clintons beget mountains of it. posted 04/01/2008 at 20:04:46
John McCain Gets Iraq Facts Wrong Again
On one of the primary election evenings, I happened to catch Joe Scarborough say something very interesting.
He said that he'd heard from "Republican insiders" that McCain was being used as a decoy. That the party knew it didn't stand a chance in the general election, and that it was better to have McCain go down in defeat than to jeapordize any of the possible contenders for the 2012 election. Conservatives hate John McCain and would be glad to either end his career, here, or have him win and take all the heat for the fallout of our retreat from Iraq.
When you consider that Joe Scarborough is now practically running a daily attack ad for Hillary, while trying to defend McCain's gaffes, it's clear that the idea is to get a head start on smearing Obama as much as possible. Apparently, the lack of any real damage from "PastorGate" has got them worried.
Four years is not too long to wait. But, eight years is enough time for Democrats to put alot of the constitution back together. And as we all know, the real enemy of fascism is a healthy democracy.
If McCain wins, he won't run for re-election. Jeb Bush, and George Allen aren't about to let that happen.
Obama-Webb (Gore, McKaskill, Nepolitano, Richardson, Edwards) in '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 18:05:58
He said that he'd heard from "Republican insiders" that McCain was being used as a decoy. That the party knew it didn't stand a chance in the general election, and that it was better to have McCain go down in defeat than to jeapordize any of the possible contenders for the 2012 election. Conservatives hate John McCain and would be glad to either end his career, here, or have him win and take all the heat for the fallout of our retreat from Iraq.
When you consider that Joe Scarborough is now practically running a daily attack ad for Hillary, while trying to defend McCain's gaffes, it's clear that the idea is to get a head start on smearing Obama as much as possible. Apparently, the lack of any real damage from "PastorGate" has got them worried.
Four years is not too long to wait. But, eight years is enough time for Democrats to put alot of the constitution back together. And as we all know, the real enemy of fascism is a healthy democracy.
If McCain wins, he won't run for re-election. Jeb Bush, and George Allen aren't about to let that happen.
Obama-Webb (Gore, McKaskill, Nepolitano, Richardson, Edwards) in '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 18:05:58
Hillary Clinton Challenges Obama To Bowl Off
Christopher Hitchens wrote an article recently about women and humor. I really didn't understand what he was talking about, at the time. posted 04/01/2008 at 14:58:02
McCain: "I'm Not Running On The Bush Presidency"
The question of presence is mute. It's whether staying there and stiring up conflict is being used as a pretext to invade Iran. That's the part McCain is lying about. That's why he continues to conflate al-Queda with the Shiah. He wants to start a greater conflict that will draw in the other nations of the region. It's all part of the neo-con "new world order". It's not even about the middle east, or China... it's about undoing our democracy, and subverting the constitution to move to one world government. First a European Union, then a North and South American Union, then an Asian Alliance, then you put them all together and suddenly BIG BROTHER OWNS YOUR ASS.
I say, "FUCK FASCISM, and all who sail on her!"
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 19:57:12
I say, "FUCK FASCISM, and all who sail on her!"
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 19:57:12
In attempting to retell the story of what McCain said, his supporters forget that he was trying to compare Iraq to our occupation of Japan after WWII, and our peace keeping presence in Korea after the Korean war. Both these countries welcomed our occupation and have profited from it. Indeed, we are partners with them, not just economically, but culturally in many ways. But, our presence there was only possible because it was welcomed, and becuase hostilities were over.
In Iraq, there is "NO END IN SIGHT" (a good movie, you really should watch)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6182969183854471645
So, McCain's statements are even more delusional when you try to imagine Iraq as a place where a western democracy would somehow, sometime, EVER BE WELCOMED. It is the FURTHERANCE OF THIS DELUSION that makes McCain so wrong and worthy of scorn.
He is clearly not interested in American interests. Like Bush, and the rest of the neo-cons, he is thinking about military presence, and the control of world oil.
The facts are these, Ahcmadinejad (sp) walked into Bagdad, was greeted with open arms, and basically given the keys to the city. BUSH had to SNEEK IN under cover of night, greeted only slightly better than his first pitch for opening day at the Washington Senators game.
IRAQ NOW BELONGS TO IRAN, thanks to the U.S. Military's oppresive, and selfish presence, that John McCain is happy to let continue for even one hundred years, more
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 19:44:32
In Iraq, there is "NO END IN SIGHT" (a good movie, you really should watch)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6182969183854471645
So, McCain's statements are even more delusional when you try to imagine Iraq as a place where a western democracy would somehow, sometime, EVER BE WELCOMED. It is the FURTHERANCE OF THIS DELUSION that makes McCain so wrong and worthy of scorn.
He is clearly not interested in American interests. Like Bush, and the rest of the neo-cons, he is thinking about military presence, and the control of world oil.
The facts are these, Ahcmadinejad (sp) walked into Bagdad, was greeted with open arms, and basically given the keys to the city. BUSH had to SNEEK IN under cover of night, greeted only slightly better than his first pitch for opening day at the Washington Senators game.
IRAQ NOW BELONGS TO IRAN, thanks to the U.S. Military's oppresive, and selfish presence, that John McCain is happy to let continue for even one hundred years, more
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 19:44:32
The Big Store
Really one of your best, Steven. I'm always moved when your comedy serves a serious point this way. "John Adams" has been getting to me lately. I'm glad I'm not the only one. posted 04/01/2008 at 14:50:01
What's Happened to the Great American Century?
I certainly respect your ideas, Marc, but I just saw a small video about a school in the Bronx that made me realize what America really needs is a society inclusive enough to make going to school worth it. Please watch this video. It gave me a deeper sense of what the word HOPE means, and how important it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9IldaegAB0
The person who gave it to me said, simply "Something truly amazing is happening! Share this video with everyone you know...." I couldn't agree more. posted 04/02/2008 at 03:14:10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9IldaegAB0
The person who gave it to me said, simply "Something truly amazing is happening! Share this video with everyone you know...." I couldn't agree more. posted 04/02/2008 at 03:14:10
Leno Counts How Many Times Obama Touched Himself On "The View"
Jay knows, if you're going to pillory Hillary four nights a week, you have to give Obama the needle once in a while. This is just good natured fun, and is really well done. I remember watching the "View" clip when it first aired and thinking "man, if Obama survives this, he can survive anything." (BTW, he had a choice when he decided to cross his legs: either he adjusted, or, he dealt with the "wardrobe malfunction" when he stood up. Presidents don't get to look that good in a suit without having to exercise judgement. It's always a matter of restraint.)
Just ask LBJ.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 16:53:52
Just ask LBJ.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 16:53:52
Poll: Clinton Pennsylvania Lead Shrinks To 5 Points
I got this link from "midwestvoter". All they said was "Something truly amazing is happening! Share this video with everyone you know...."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9IldaegAB0
So, I'm sharing it with you. (Props to midwestvoter.) Pass it on. posted 04/02/2008 at 03:00:05
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9IldaegAB0
So, I'm sharing it with you. (Props to midwestvoter.) Pass it on. posted 04/02/2008 at 03:00:05
Keith Olbermann Continues Feud Against Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart Responds
There's a part in the film "The Corporation" where they do a psychological profile of corporations as if they were an individual person. The profile determined they were basically "psychopaths" (unable to tell right from wrong). Considering that U.S. law has given corporations all the same rights of a individual, shouldn't we be arresting and trying them in court for all their various "personal" crimes? Or, is that too much to ask of people who have to be "democratically" elected?
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 16:28:18
Obama-Webb '08 posted 04/01/2008 at 16:28:18
Only fourteen days till Bill and Hillary's tax returns are released. Is there income from stocks she has in Wal-Mart? Wanna bet the labor busting she did on the board led to the plan to recover this woman's medical benefits? That's bullshit, BTW, about the company not profiting by taking the money back. That money they took back comes off the money they pay out. posted 04/01/2008 at 16:19:34
Pelosi Suggests Bush Skip Olympic Opener
I love Nancy Pelosi. She's absolutely right. Bush has played "suck-up" to tyrannts to borrow on his war, let him pay for it, now, with some righteous action. posted 03/31/2008 at 22:44:33
Iranian General Who Brokered Iraq Cease-Fire Named On US Terror Watch List
You mean, Iran, of course. Of course, that's something to worry about. But then, with Cheney and Bush there's always something to worry about. So, let's make sure congress has him locked out of prescedence on the AUMF from 2003. Either they restate it as a one time deal, or he's going to use it to claim authority for another pre-emtive blunder. With Bush, one always wonders "will blunders ever cease?" posted 03/31/2008 at 22:52:08
Scarborough Thinks Obama Bowls Like A Little Girl
I think Obama should challenge Joe to play half court basketball, one on one, in Indiana. Joe put his manhood on the line. IT WAS HIS CALL. Let's see if he's up to the challenge. I'd love to watch Joe on the boards. Love it. I'm sure his producers at MSNBC would love it too, but... not as much as we would. (heh, heh...)
Joe, of course, is using a subtle form of racism here, knowing that blacks were prohibited from even entering a bowling alley so, they have no exposure to the sport. Teasing Obama amounts to the same sort of lame, "you don't see them driving race cars" sort of bullshit you'd expect from your average culturally challenged Republican. (By the way, Louis Hamilton (an Englishman of Jamaican descent leads the F1 championship so far, this year.)
MSNBC likes to play the FOX tabloid info-tainment game. I'm reminded of Andrea Mitchell saying, "it appears 'White Men CAN Jump' for Obama" when he won big with white voters in the Potomac primary. (Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough probably aren't fans of Spike Lee.)
When the dust settles, (probably Obama's second term ) maybe Joe, MSNBC, and all the rest will know how to deal with race. Till then, it's strictly business as usual. (Thank God, baseball season has begun.)
The Dodger's killed the Giants in the opener at Chavez Ravine, 5-0. Tommy LaSorda, Vin Skully, and Sandy Koufax were there.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 03/31/2008 at 22:40:20
Joe, of course, is using a subtle form of racism here, knowing that blacks were prohibited from even entering a bowling alley so, they have no exposure to the sport. Teasing Obama amounts to the same sort of lame, "you don't see them driving race cars" sort of bullshit you'd expect from your average culturally challenged Republican. (By the way, Louis Hamilton (an Englishman of Jamaican descent leads the F1 championship so far, this year.)
MSNBC likes to play the FOX tabloid info-tainment game. I'm reminded of Andrea Mitchell saying, "it appears 'White Men CAN Jump' for Obama" when he won big with white voters in the Potomac primary. (Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough probably aren't fans of Spike Lee.)
When the dust settles, (probably Obama's second term ) maybe Joe, MSNBC, and all the rest will know how to deal with race. Till then, it's strictly business as usual. (Thank God, baseball season has begun.)
The Dodger's killed the Giants in the opener at Chavez Ravine, 5-0. Tommy LaSorda, Vin Skully, and Sandy Koufax were there.
Obama-Webb '08 posted 03/31/2008 at 22:40:20
Chelsea Clinton Asked About Monica Lewinsky Again, Watch Video
Bill and Hillary's marriage may not be any of our business, but that didn't stop Republicans from making MONICA LEWINSKY, and Bill's subsequent COMMITING PERJURY enough of an issue to sucessfully IMPEACH a Democratic Party president, and gaurantee a Republican congressional takeover.
How HILLARY CLINTON plans to avoid THIS ISSUE and not severly jeapordize our chances in 2008 "IS" OUR BUSINESS.
It's interesting that MSNBC left out the question from the clip. They are becoming the new FOX in some ways. It's troubling. posted 03/31/2008 at 16:40:52
How HILLARY CLINTON plans to avoid THIS ISSUE and not severly jeapordize our chances in 2008 "IS" OUR BUSINESS.
It's interesting that MSNBC left out the question from the clip. They are becoming the new FOX in some ways. It's troubling. posted 03/31/2008 at 16:40:52
Cancer Expert: Cell Phones More Dangerous Than Smoking Or Asbestos
Hopefully, studies will show that second-hand radiation from cell phones is equally dangerous and we can quickly move to outlaw their use in public places. (I'm serious.) Forget about cigarettes, microwave radiation is like getting x-rays. We're barbequing our brains out. (It's no wonder the bees are all dying.)
This is all Dick Tracy's fault. If he hadn't had that two-way wrist radio in his watch we'd all be just fine. (Some detective he was, huh?) posted 04/01/2008 at 08:03:42
This is all Dick Tracy's fault. If he hadn't had that two-way wrist radio in his watch we'd all be just fine. (Some detective he was, huh?) posted 04/01/2008 at 08:03:42
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