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Jesse Jackson Disparages Barack Obama: Caught On Tape (VIDEO)

I realize there has been some resistance to Obama's remarks, as there has been to Bill Cosby's,
never the less, I think both have been delivering a very sound message. As for Jesse's remarks,
remarks (mind you I'm an electronics engineer, but I'll steal a phrase from mechanical engineers),
and simply say this amounts to mice nuts. posted 07/09/2008 at 22:17:50

Top Republican VP Pick Jindal Lets Public Schools Teach Creationism

I think McLame and Jindal are made for one another, both seem to be fond of pandering to
certain groups, and I don't think either of their bulbs burn that bright. posted 06/27/2008 at 16:25:41

Clark Keeps Up Attack On McCain As "Untested"

I'm personally hoping, that Obama will choose Clark for the VP slot. I would draw everyone's
attention to Donald Rumsfeld, the last Navy jet jock. we put in a command position, and the
disastrous results that occurred. Plus I think Rummy is much smarter than McCain. Which
is not an enthusiastic endorsement of either of them. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:11:13

Dems: We Have To Let Lieberman Screw Us Over

Sorry about the repost, but HuffPost, went a little weird, and appeared to have wiped out
my first post. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:53:30

When we see the results of the 2008 election, I think the democrats will be able to afford
tossing Joe Lieberman under the bus, and rolling over him several times. Lord, even
Mitch McConnell's seat looks up for grabs!

I think that after the 2008 elections the democrats can afford to toss Joe Lieberman under the
bus, and rolling over him several times. Lord, even Mitch McConnell is being threatened. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:49:43

Supreme Court Hands Exxon $2 Billion... and Progressives an Opening

This is exactly why you, don't want more conservatives appointed to the Supreme Court. posted 06/26/2008 at 03:55:11

Bush's Third Term

I couldn't agree more, just look at the disastrous leadership of Donald Rumsfeld as secretary of
defense, also a former Navy jet jock, who probably is a hell of lot smarter than McCain. posted 06/26/2008 at 13:21:32

Karolina Kurkova Labeled Too Fat (VIDEO)

Let's just say the lady is more built for comfort than speed. posted 06/26/2008 at 14:00:51

U.S., Iran Allied In Efforts To Save Asiatic Cheetah

This is a great article, and illustrates how some issues transcend national boundaries, I hope
the USA, Iran , and other scientists can dedicate themselves to saving this sub species. posted 06/20/2008 at 17:02:34

House easily passes compromise surveillance law

I agree, congress has once again sold us down the river, for a few hints of reelection
contributions. These troglodlytes need to be thrown out of office, and replaced by people
of character. posted 06/20/2008 at 16:47:28

Lanny Davis Joins Fox News

My opinion of Lanny, has steadily declined over the years, and his accepting a job with Fox
News justifies it. I hope someone informed him that Fox requires all liberals to be
emasculated, before being allowed to speak on their behalf. posted 06/17/2008 at 19:25:38

Gingrich Rails At Supreme Court, Obama: 'This Could Cost Us A City'

Newt Gringrich, and the other republicons doing their impression of chicken little. We have all
heard in again and again, till it barely registers on ones mind. Good for the Court. posted 06/15/2008 at 16:46:36

The Future of Our Transportation System is Electric

A number of years Scientific American looked at the efficiency of modes of transportation, and
steel wheels on rails, and high pressure bicycle tires, won hands down, over any other mode
of transportation. posted 06/15/2008 at 19:14:08

"Highest-Output, Lowest-Cost" Solar Thermal Power System Proposed For California

I should have pointed out, that coal, nuclear, and solar thermal, all increase
their efficiency, if their waste heat is extracted for some industry, that does
not require as hight temperature a heat source. posted 06/15/2008 at 19:02:30

I don't see any technology on the horizon for greatly increasing the efficiency of direct conversion
measures, solar thermal is highly efficient, and if you realize, that one man's waste heat is the
process heat for another, you can achieve very high yields, this strategy also reduces what
could be called thermal pollution. posted 06/15/2008 at 18:55:59

Dan Boren, Oklahoma Dem, Says Obama Too Liberal, Won't Endorse

This is a congressman where the DNC should definitely consider supporting someone else,
assuming that the nominee is not worse than the incumbent. He's not a real democrat. posted 06/11/2008 at 02:08:22

Bloomberg, ABC News Offer To Host Presidential Campaign Townhall

Both PBS and NPR have had to assume low profiles, in order not to have their funding gutted
by the republicans. I sincerely hope, that one of the results of Obama becoming president, is
to allow both organizations, the more open freedom they once had. posted 06/08/2008 at 15:42:51

The Anti-Family Planning Movement: Coming to a Bedroom Nearest You

I would just like to point out, that the development of an anti-contraception policy began with
Ronald Reagan. He suspended funding for research, and support to the UN for any type of
family planning or population control. I've always considered him to be not as smart as a
brilliant cat I once had, named Loki. GW Bush was even worse, and if McCain is elected
president, that will make three. posted 06/08/2008 at 17:14:07

Republicans Block Senate Global Warming Bill

Is there any clearer evidence, why the worst, if not most, of the republicans, need to be thrown out
of office. They've laid a huge debt on future generations, and are placing their planet in peril. posted 06/06/2008 at 19:56:18

The Future of Media Doesn't Belong to Murdoch; It Belongs to Us

An excellent article, at one time we recognized the dangers of a concentrated monolithic media,
but since the Reagan administration, we have allowed the media to fall into ever fewer corporate
hands. I hope, that if Obama is elected president, we will began to force the breakup of these
corporate media empires, and a good place to start is with Rupert Murdock. posted 06/07/2008 at 20:32:26

Tom DeLay: 'Unless Obama Proves Me Wrong, He's A Marxist'

I see that using the word liberal, which the republicans corrupted, is no longer adequate, now it's
going to be calling someone a marxist.. What a bunch of intellectual whores and liars. posted 06/07/2008 at 19:41:25

Air Force Chief Of Staff General Michael Moseley Forced To Resign

This is merely a guess, not backed up by facts, but there has been strong rumors about the Bush
administration, conducting an air campaign against Iran. I suspect these two individuals have
been strongly resistant to this policy, and might be why they are being forced out. I know many
have been relieved by Gates becoming SecDef, but I'd also like to remind you, he was a member
of the Team B approach, that began the intellectual whore mongering of the CIA's Analytical
Division. posted 06/05/2008 at 19:10:48

Webb's Audition: Blasts McCain, Assesses Obama's Appalachia Problem

I agree with your analysis, but also find myself puzzled by the rage of Hillary
supporters, he simply ran a better campaign, and one that was much less
personal and negative. He won fair and square. The press went overboard
on aspects of both their campaigns, and I for one didn't feel a huge bias in
either direction, other than a penchant for anything sensational. posted 06/08/2008 at 16:55:34

I caught Jim Webb on Tim Russert's show this Saturday afternoon, and he is damned impressive,
and would probably make a fine VP. Unfortunately, he has made some very negative statements,
about women in the military earlier in his career, and would probably have to emasculate himself,
to be acceptable as a candidate for VP. posted 06/07/2008 at 19:58:39

Pentagon Releases 2003 Memo Approving Harsh Interrogation Tactics

To quote Keith Olbermann, who I very much like, "You sir, are a moron."
Don't feel singled out, I think the same of most right wing trolls. posted 04/02/2008 at 16:10:53

I just googled (George W. Bush & Paraguay), as I thought you might be being satirical. Lord,
it's all over the place. I can understand why, Bush and crew are by any definition war
criminals, and if the next president is a democrat and has a pair, he'd turn them over to
anyone who wanted to prosecute them. posted 04/02/2008 at 14:17:29

I think every American would do well to read, "Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency
and the Subversion of American Democracy", by Charlie Savage. He does a brilliant job of
making clear and understandable subtle points of law, and just how far we have moved
towards losing our democracy. posted 04/02/2008 at 13:51:37

Letter From A Soldier: Answers You Won't Want To Hear

Let me just say, that I've always considered Tom Wolfe to be one of the more astute observers
of the human condition, ever since I read his first book describing the Southern California car
culture. I thought Mr. Linkins tying it into the "Bonfire of the Vanities" was very perceptive, and
his idea, that our grand strategy for the war in Iraq, is little more than keeping the lid on, is
devastatingly accurate. posted 04/02/2008 at 04:00:07

I thought your article was outstanding, and I've always had a soft spot for Tom Wolfe, one of our
more astute observers of human foibles. I'm just finishing up Thomas E. Ricks book, "Fiasco :
The American Military Adventure in Iraq," which I regard as the best book on the war that I have
read so far. What Ricks makes absolutely clear is the total lack of a comprehensive strategy, on
either the political or military side. I'd very much recommend the book to everyone. posted 04/01/2008 at 18:21:15

McCain: "I'm Not Running On The Bush Presidency"

John McCain running away from Bush.!!! Sorry, his brown nose betrays him, or as the more
colorful Brits might put it, he's Bush's bum sucker. posted 04/01/2008 at 19:25:16

I wouldn't be the least surprised if the military gives legacy points if there
are a few generals or admirals in your lineage. Colleges do it, it was the
only way Dubya ever got into Yale. I should have mentioned that the only
purpose of the F-102 was to intercept, at long range, Soviet bombers.
There was a more advanced version, originally called the F-102B, and
then it was changed to the F106. If your curious, you can find more info
at http://www.globalsecurity.org/ and click on military weapon systems. posted 04/01/2008 at 15:51:27

In fairness to McCain, who I have no use for, was the Squadron Commander on an
aircraft carrier. Bush, on the other hand was not a fighter pilot, but a interceptor pilot
(the F102) where once you were airborne, you were vectored to your target and your
missiles fired by ground control, and then vectored back to base, where the pilot had
to land. Incidentally, jet jockeys (Rumsfeld was one), know damn little about the taking
and holding of ground or of strategy. posted 04/01/2008 at 15:00:59

If he's not running on Bush's presidency, then why does he want to make all those tax
cuts permanent, whereas, he once had a more principled and nuanced stand? posted 04/01/2008 at 14:41:03

Bush's Vision, Luck and Historical Legacy

I think Bush getting booed as he threw out the first pitch, says everything one needs to
know about his legacy. posted 04/01/2008 at 12:45:53

Wikipedia Founder Proposes Support for Open Textbooks

I very much appreciated your post, and hope you were not offended by my
mention of second rate teachers, as I feel most are very dedicated to the
communication of ideas. I was really trying to emphasize the importance
of first rate texts, that give students a reference point and a fall back option
when their understanding is not solid. posted 04/02/2008 at 16:57:12

I thought I world throw in a little advice to anyone in general, develop a command of
the English language, to where you can clearly express you ideas and thoughts. It's
becoming a rarer talent, and a much more important one, and this is from someone
whose clearest expression of his art is an electronic schematic. I often feel that the
engineering data that I have to work with have been translated inadequately, through
a half dozen languages, before arriving in incomprehensible form on my desk. posted 04/02/2008 at 00:41:16

A number of years ago, a friend of mine and I, who is a consultant in battery
systems, were in a card shop looking for the perfect card for his niece, who had
just graduated from high school, and I think was planning on going on to the
University of Florida. Luckily I found it, and he agreed it was perfect, it said "For
your graduation, I was going to take you to the most expensive place in town,
but the college book store was closed". P.S I told this little story, to a lady from
McGraw-Hill, a major publisher of technical books, and she came unglued. posted 04/02/2008 at 00:14:03

I left out a key point, if the online texts are pathetic, having them available on computer is not
going to help much. As an electronics engineer, who relies on data books for engineering
information I've seen a steady decline in the command of the English language, to where I
often have to go back to the factory designers, to find out what they really meant to say. posted 04/01/2008 at 22:44:15

A number of years ago, a friend asked me to help tutor her daughter who might end up failing
trigonometry. I worked with her bit, but on looking at her textbook, was utterly appalled, the
authors barely understood their materials, or how they would be used in the real world. I'm a
consultant in electronic engineering and regularly use elements of trig in my work. This was
in California, which at the time was the fifth largest economy in the world, and had one of the
finest university systems, until Reagan began to screw them over. What I perceived was a
failure on many levels, first was the state school board that adopted these texts, secondly was
the idiot publishers who would print or promote them, and lastly how no one seemed to be
aware of the problem. I can understand second rate teachers, they are really underpaid, but
it would seem that we could at least provide people with outstanding textbooks, so there is
at least some possibility of their learning on their own. P.S. I did it gratis and she passed. posted 04/01/2008 at 19:11:31

There is one major technological problem that needs to be overcome. People read computer text
at 1/2 to 1/3 the speed of high quality paper print. You basically need high quality monitors at low
cost, with a resolution of 3600x2400, pixels to be able to read at the same speed as print. posted 04/01/2008 at 13:31:38

What All These Cries For "More Regulation!" Actually Mean

I actually agree with all the above posts, and would further grant
that some regulations are ill thought out, and need to be revised.
However, the idea of no regulation is utter insanity, in as complex
a world as we live in, expecting J. Q. Citizen to vote with his pocket
book, is a fantasy worthy of Ayn Rand. posted 04/02/2008 at 13:13:42

I find this article Idiotic. The big push for deregulation began with Reagan, one of the results
was the S & L disaster. Both Bushes have continued the pattern, and to a lesser extent Clinton.
The results have been Enron, Tyco, contaminated beef, disastrous products from China, and
not being able to trust our meat products. Right, isn't deregulation great??? posted 04/01/2008 at 14:28:54

Keith Olbermann Continues Feud Against Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart Responds

I do like Keith Olbermann, and would certainly like to commend him on getting Wal-Mart to do
what is right, rather than what might be legal. I also love John Stewart, and I actually like Lou
Dobbs, who is also looking out for the little guy, even if he occasionally perceived as being
Xenophobic. posted 04/01/2008 at 22:15:11

Obama Fails To Assuage White Indiana Voters With Speech On Race

I found the above three posts rather nonsensical, I plan on voting for Obama
because he strikes me as about at least an order of magnitude more
intelligent than anyone else. It has nothing to do with race, or his ears
resembling a Vulcan, I'd simply like to see someone, who is not a certifiable
moron in the White House. posted 04/02/2008 at 03:14:40

Great post, be sure to read the short story by Al Franken in "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat
Idiot" where Ollie North leading a number of conservatives on a combat mission, and Al's
short story in the book "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced
Look at the Right", where John Kerry leads a Swift Boat rescue operation for the afore
mentioned with a dubious crew of right wingers. They are wickedly funny. posted 04/01/2008 at 20:00:38

How to Avoid a Democratic Disaster

I Mario Cuomo, whom I happen to like, is a bit bone headed on this one. First, Hillary brings
a lot of baggage and will fire up the right. Second, Hillary's claims of vast national security
experience, can be easily be refuted. I think Obama would be much better off with, someone
like General Zinni, or someone who can bring a mastery of the economy. posted 04/01/2008 at 13:01:35

Clinton Misrepresents Obama's Professor Credentials

Good post, I read what the University of Chicago said vis a vis a senior lecturerer as compared
to a professor, and it seems absolutely definitive. The only possible quibble, could only be if
some universities define it differently, which I suspect is not the case. My impression of
Hillary's legal resume, is that it is relatively undistinguished. Apparently, an organization, who's
name escapes me, did call her one of the countries 100 most influential attorneys, but it had
mostly to do with the fact that her husband was the governor of Arkansas. Hillary went around
bragging that she had been selected as one of the 100 BEST attorneys in the US, until she
was threatened with a lawsuit. Influential does not equal best. posted 04/01/2008 at 21:42:43

Bill Clinton Tells Democrats To "Chill Out"

That was a damn good rant, and I couldn't agree with you more. Incidentally, not that it
matters, but are you a Brit, as the phrase "bugger off", is much more common in
England and its' former colonies? posted 03/31/2008 at 02:38:55

7 Days: It's Not McCain's Age But the Age of His Ideas -- w/ Ed Cox, Huffington, Green, Conason

Mark Green, I thought your post was great. I would like to recommend to people a book by Smedley
Butler, called "War is a Racket". I believe he is the only individual to have won two Medals of Honor.
He was the Commandant of the Marine Corp, but came to realize that our policies in Latin America
had much more to do with Wall Street, than the interests of the American people. posted 03/31/2008 at 02:21:30

British Shelve Plans To Cut Troop Numbers In Iraq

Unfortunately, it faded into obscurity along with Collin Powell's
reputation. posted 03/30/2008 at 15:04:18

My bad, I forgot to include Syria. posted 03/30/2008 at 14:49:16

lisakaz, I think you're missing a subtle point that both Birdman and I understand.
Birdman: There is no stability (there was before we got there) and if we leave the
potential to have an impact on the world is far more likely then if we stay.

Newshawk14: but what is needed is a strategy of how to get out, without setting
off a middle east powder keg.

The problem is setting off a regional war, involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Jordan,
and perhaps Turkey. posted 03/30/2008 at 14:16:02

I'm surprised at the harshness of the criticism of Brown and the British Government. I'll certainly,
agree that the Iraq war was insane and immoral, but what is needed is a strategy of how to get
out, without setting off a middle east powder keg. I think McCain is off his rocker, Hillary strikes
me as dishonest, but Obama has said that we must have a strategy, and wants to work with the
generals and middle east partners, to come up with a plan to end the war in Iraq. posted 03/30/2008 at 12:19:15

Hagel: Barack Best to Unite Country

An excellent post. Did you
catch my earlier one
addressed to the
grasshopper. posted 03/30/2008 at 02:35:10

I agree with most of your post, but it never addressed the issues, I brought
up in my post. I would suggest it would be better to start your own post if
you want to address other issues, that are of concern to you. My main concern
is that I feel that McCain is trying to transfer his Viet Nam experiences to Iraq. posted 03/30/2008 at 01:58:10

uffa, I observed your other posts, and some struck me as quite reasonable
and perceptive, but this one strikes me as idiotic, and I have no Idea where
you're coming from. Give a little more attention to your point of view and your
reasoning, rather than turning on your flamethrower. I might have a little
more respect for you, and not dismiss you as wind through a monkeys
backside. posted 03/30/2008 at 01:37:52

biko24601, remember grasshopper, the phrase, "wind through a
monkeys backside". Simply ignore the noise, and be sure to stand
up wind. posted 03/29/2008 at 22:57:18

This is just an observation and not an endorsement, but I think Hagel learned and understood
the idiocy of our Viet Nam involvement, whereas I get the strong feeling that McCain, is still
fighting ghosts from the past. posted 03/29/2008 at 22:25:13

Hello SeriousBlack, some posters are right wing
idiots, that just want to call names and spew a bit
of vitriol, I think the best thing is to completely
ignore them, and if no one rises to the bait, they
will eventually get tired and give up. I hope. posted 03/29/2008 at 21:34:38

I take it, then when it came to
a vote, you've forgotten that
McCain caved and supported
our abomination in the White
House. posted 03/29/2008 at 21:17:28

Although he is not currently my favorite politician, I think Clinton did well to appoint to appoint
Senator Cohen as Secretary of Defense. I think Senator Obama would also do well to look
at some well respected Republicans, such as Chuck Hagel and Richard Lugar, for positions
in his cabinet. However, I would select ones where they are not ideologically conflicted. posted 03/29/2008 at 21:06:40

Bad news for you jrockbg, my brother in law, who is a right wing troll and thinks
that Drudge and Limbaugh are wonderful, is thinking of voting for Obama, and
that is a miracle. posted 03/29/2008 at 19:13:38

Chris Matthews Really Plays Hardball, Demands New Guest Name Sources For Obama Claim

I' don't agree with the idea of my country, right or wrong, I want my country to be right, which I
why I consider Bush to be such a disaster. I'm certainly not willing to go along with the idea
of Israel, right or wrong, and that does not make me an anti Semite, nor in my first example
unpatriotic. posted 04/01/2008 at 16:09:40

Ralph Nader Tells Clinton "Don't Listen" To People Telling You To Drop Out

The phrase has fallen into disuse, but it's called ego aggrandizement. Mr. Nader should
legitimately go back to his positive contributory role as an official gadfly. posted 03/28/2008 at 21:07:51

I hope the DNC, will give the Senator from Israel, his walking papers. posted 03/28/2008 at 18:34:56

Nader is only disingenuously trying to insulate himself from having to take the same advice as will
be given Hillary. With a hubris as great as Hillary, and as thick a skin, I think he'll manage somehow. posted 03/28/2008 at 18:32:25

Tibet, Beijing and Olympic Sponsors: To Boycott or Not

I was a little sketchy in my original reply, I very much appreciate Tibetan Buddhism,
and other than the loss of life, deeply regret the loss of a profound contribution to
the world's spirituality. Helping them, as we did the Afghanis against the Russians,
very much depends on their own world view., and is not to be imposed from the
outside. I still think, that there is much we can do morally (It's tough after the Bush
administration,) to help the Tibetans, and long time observers of China are aware
of just how aggressive a nation they can be. The quote is not exact, but it was no
less than Ho Chi Min of Viet Nam, that said, "Better to eat five years of French
shit, than a thousand years of Chinese misrule." posted 03/29/2008 at 00:37:16

I thought the boycott, of the Moscow games, for the invasion of Afghanistan, was a bad idea. I
think boycotting the Bejing games would also be a bad idea. I've long considered what
China has been doing in Tibet appalling, but I've always felt the proper vehicle for castigating
them is the United Nations, supplying the Tibetans with weapons, and using tools like most
favored nation trading status to make them realize that there are costs. posted 03/28/2008 at 18:59:48

University Of Chicago: Obama Was A Professor

You totally misread the article, a lecturer is not in the position of a professor or senior lecturer, who
is accorded the status of a professor, but has a lighter teaching load, and is not on the tenure
track. Obama was offered the position of a permanent professor a number of times, but turned
it down due his involvement in public affairs and politics. posted 03/28/2008 at 18:44:19

Obama-Bloomberg Ticket? McCain-Romney Ticket?

I'm a bit amused by this premature speculation (ejaculation?) about the vice presidential candidate.
I think Obama could use a strong national security VP, who could offset McCain's claims of vast
experience in the area. I think McCain, could use a little shoring up in business and economics. I
still think that both will ultimately decide on the basis, of who they are truly comfortable with. posted 03/29/2008 at 01:03:47

U.S. Digital Deficiency Jeopardizes 'Super Power' Status

I thought your post was excellent. If you were to look at some of my earlier posts, on the
government needing to control networks, and to allow private companies to compete
with each other over them, you would find that, I strongly support your position. I think
the giving up of net neutrality, would almost consign us, vis a vis other countries, to the
dark ages. posted 03/30/2008 at 03:51:06

I think Shelly is dead on. Getting us up to Gigabyte bandwidths, will totally change our society and
the way we do business. I happen to have a Classical CD collection of 2500 CD's, the important
thing is not the physical presence of those CDs, but the knowledge of what I consider superb
performances. The same thing is true of my DVD collection. It also has the effect of democratizing
distribution, in that symphony orchestras and other artists can be the masters of their own
fate, rather than the thrall of the big recording companies. It could also have the same liberating
effect on book publishing and independent movie makers. One key factor that was needed was
low cost terabyte hard disks, and the other is low cost monitors with resolutions on the order of
2400x3600 pixels. They are still not here. posted 03/29/2008 at 20:04:46

Thank you for your perceptive post, unfortunately Azrix missed the point that
I was really talking about the Balkanization of networks. I actually feel that it
would be good if the government controlled the railroad network and the
current railroads operated as transportation companies, that could provide
service on any portion of the rail network. Competition would result in lower
prices. Check with any North Dakota farmer, if they would not like seeing
BNSF have to compete. The electric power grid would be another good
candidate. posted 03/29/2008 at 19:42:18

Years ago, I had this discussion with a very intelligent Republican conservative. He had been a
physiologist with the Harry Diamond Labs (military), about the idea that anything the government
does will be done wrong. He offered up the idea, that government should own the networks, and
allow anyone to do business over them. A prime example, would be the interstate highway system,
imagine what a disaster it would be, if split into myriad chunks, owned by private enterprise. The
same is true of the internet, the companies have no incentive to upgrade bandwidth, as long as
they have a monopoly. Let government own the basic network, and let service providers, have to
compete for your business posted 03/28/2008 at 20:42:15

Clinton Superdelegates In Washington Wavering

I'd simply like to thank you for a nice thoughtful post, that enhances a potentially
interesting discussion, rather than an irrational rant like katie1263 below. posted 03/29/2008 at 02:54:50

I was a little disappointed to see our two state senators, both of whom I voted for, endorse Hillary.
Our governor, Christine Gregoire, did however endorse Obama, I actually think she might be
presidential timber, though I will concede she is not too warm and fuzzy. Maybe a bit like, Maggie
(Attila the Hen) Thatcher. I do hope that Murray and Cantwell reconsider, as there is no problem
in voting for a woman, it's just that a lot of us, are not convinced Hillary is the right one. posted 03/28/2008 at 01:02:41

Now, Team Hillary Goes After Speaker Pelosi

I suspect that the fat cat donors are peeing in their pants. They know the Clinton' s would
be compliant tools, whereas Obama has been getting his money from mostly small donors
on the internet, and doesn't owe them squat. Doesn't anyone remember the damage done
to the Democrats by the Clinton's at the midterm election, who wants them screwing up the
Democratic party, for another eight years. posted 03/28/2008 at 00:07:18

Sen. Kyl Tries to Pin Blame For Economic Mess on Democrats, 'Minorities,' 'The Poor,' and 'The Young'

I certainly hope democrats are targeting this blot in congress. He's a credit to no party, and
belongs in obscurity. posted 03/26/2008 at 19:13:13

Smears and Tears: How Obama's National Security Week Turned Into the Mendacity of Hype

I once used to respect Ambassador Wilson. I now regard him as little more than a political
hack for Hillary. I still think, however, that his wife is a fox, and probably the more intelligent
of the two. posted 03/26/2008 at 21:20:47

Paul Krugman Slams...Hillary

Nippersdad, very interesting,
I found among the republican
candidates, that the only one
who didn't make me want to
hurl, was Ron Paul. Mind you,
I'd never want to let a libertarian
steer the ship of state, but there
are still areas of civil rights, that
we and I think even the ACLU
could agree upon posted 03/29/2008 at 03:57:05

Nippersdad, I thought your posts were both
intelligent and well thought out. I've also read
most of Rand's books, and have dismissed
them. I had just gotten out of the Army, after
having been drafted, and became involved
with a lovely woman, who loved Ayn Rand. I
found that while I could appreciate many of
her qualities, I couldn't stomach Rand. Her
philosophy of objectivism caused he to order
the most expensive item on the menu, when
my visiting aunt and uncle took us to dinner.
When I explained to her, that for a first time
meeting, it wasn't too discrete. Her argument
was that it hadn't cost me anything, I explained
to her that I found he behavior embarrassing,
and picked up our tab. I've never dated a
libertarian-objectivist since. posted 03/29/2008 at 02:27:34

I have read most of Ayn Rand's books, and most of Nathaniel
Brandon's. I am more impressed with Brandon' s, whereas
I am more than a little disturbed, by Rand's heroines, being
raped by strong willed men. I happen to be a man, and I
think I could safely say that if Ann Coulter and I were the last
human beings on this earth, it would be the end or the
human race. I also think she is an even bigger idiot than Ayn
Rand. P.S. I should have called her an amoral moron. posted 03/29/2008 at 00:07:16

I read Atlas Shrugged 41 years ago. I guessed the entire course of the
book after about five pages. The entire speech by John Galt, which is
based on syllogistic reasoning, is utter nonsense, based on what she
thinks is the nature of man. All I can say, is every professor of Zoology,
Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, would be rolling in the aisles.
Her arguments are by exhortation, and bear a remarkable similarity to
the Marquis de Sade in Justine. I consider her little more than an
immoral moron. Always thought Nathaniel Brandon was the brains. posted 03/28/2008 at 00:36:03

Your post is mostly nonsense. Just go to nytimes.com, click on opinion, click on
Paul Krugman, and read his earlier posts. I'm assuming you can read, and even
more importantly understand. posted 03/28/2008 at 00:19:13

Simply go to nytimes.com, click on opinion, click on Paul Krugman, and read his
editorials in recent months for Hillary. posted 03/26/2008 at 19:48:19

I for one, am gratified to see Krugman exhibit a more balanced approach. I used to enjoy
his editorials, before they became rants for Hillary posted 03/26/2008 at 18:59:34

Breaking: Condi Rice Flirts With VP Possibility -- Speaks to Grover Norquist's Wednesday Group Meeting

Can anyone explain to me, why McCain would want an incompetent Bushie on his ticket? posted 03/26/2008 at 21:45:36

McCain, Iraq, and Bush's Third Term

Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose in their book "Bushwacked", gave us great deal of insight into Bush's
brain, or lack thereof. As for McCain, I regard him as a murderous old fool, who is still fighting his
demons from the Viet Nam war. It really is time to stop the slaughter, particularly of our own young
men and women, and get the hell out of Iraq. posted 03/26/2008 at 03:59:37

Hillary: That "I'm Human" Is A Revelation To Some People

Does anyone else get the impression that Hillary is the ball busting version of a Stepford wife? posted 03/26/2008 at 05:23:54

Obama: Even the Conservatives' Right Choice

I found your reply to be both racist, and even worse, utterly moronic. Do us all a favor and
simply read, but don't post. posted 03/25/2008 at 21:57:05

Even my brother in law, who is a right wing troll and loves Drudge and Limbaugh, is seriously
considering voting for Obama. Will miracles never cease? posted 03/25/2008 at 18:19:33

Limbaugh's Lying Voters Under Investigation

This happened in California, and with a little luck, you could probably google up the
details. Apparently, federal law is very strict on discouraging voting, unless you are
Hispanic, Black, or an American Indian. As a liberal, I still thought the bumper
sticker was amusing. posted 03/25/2008 at 21:18:02

A very interesting post, I remember a number of years ago, where an individual got in serious
trouble for sending out a bumper sticker that said, :"Don't vote, it only encourages the bastards."
I thought it was quite funny, but the judge did throw the book at him. posted 03/25/2008 at 18:38:48

"Obama's Test" or Ours?

I find you're reference to Cuba as an example amusing, unfortunately
our government has been doing everything in their power to screw
them over, and faulting Cuba or Castro for that seems disingenuous. posted 03/31/2008 at 02:05:54

You're post is again nonsensical, there really is no connection
between socialism and communism. Surprisingly, I thing the
Socialist movement began with Germany's Otto Von Bismark,
who I think most people would describe as a reactionary posted 03/31/2008 at 01:52:20

I read your link your link, which I think is dead on, but ignores one key
little argument, mainly big business hates competing, and much prefers
subverting government, to give them a competitive edge. posted 03/31/2008 at 01:34:23

I agree with your post, I think every American would do well to read
"Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion
of American Democracy" by Charlie Savage posted 03/31/2008 at 01:23:03

Sorry, I should have included a book by William Blum, called "Killing Hope", which
details every CIA and military involvement since WWII. The book does not make
one proud to be an American. I think, however, that you'll conclude that our
government has done everything possible, to stamp out any vestige of
socialism. posted 03/30/2008 at 17:34:47

I think your post is a bit nonsensical, I'll include two links that I think dispute your claim.

The first is: http://www.rationalrevolution.net/articles/understanding_fascism.htm

The second is: http://www.rationalrevolution.net/articles/rise_of_american_fascism.htm

The gentlemen who wrote these articles does not strike me as having an ax to grind, but
as a serious scholar of history. You're free to disagree. posted 03/30/2008 at 17:16:31

research, This problem is far older than you imagine, read Livy's "The Early History of
Rome", Penguin books had an excellent translation, and I was so impressed, that I'm
not sure I would grant the franchise to anyone, until they had read the book, and could
demonstrate their understanding. posted 03/30/2008 at 16:39:29