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Analysis: Obama reacts fast to Bush on diplomacy

This is why Obama is the better candidate to take on the Reps on Iraq. Because Hillary regrettably voted for the war, the Rep attack on her would be "you voted to put our troops in harms way and now you want quit before winning". It"s much easier for Obama to attack the original plan as irresponsible and a plan that hurt our national security rather than enhanced. posted 05/16/2008 at 22:37:42

Hagee's Lesson Plan for Bush's Appeasement Speech

Good article, but it might be helpful to point out Hagee's ultimate plan for Jews and his real reasons for supporting the state of Isreal. posted 05/16/2008 at 23:24:41
"this man"? Hagee or McCan or Bush? posted 05/16/2008 at 23:18:56

TNR Asks Clinton Supporters: What Went Wrong?

I always find it puzzling that pundits write about how it was Hillary's campaign that was flawed, rather than the candidate. One vote in 2002 against Bush's War Resolution and Hillary very, very likely would now be the Democratic nominee.

A vote against the war would not only have been the correct vote, it would have shown strength of character and political courage " a willingness to do the right thing rather than protecting her "viability" as a presidential candidate. She would have looked smarter than all the "boys" voting for the war, rather than trying to look tougher than any of them. If she would have admitted early on that that vote was a mistake, then maybe she could have redeemed herself, but that admission by Edwards and others made them weaker candidates " it would have helped, but its not clear how much. Many of us were looking for someone that had the judgment at the time it counted and she didn"t.

The "win at any cost" narrative was a legacy she carried from her husband, but her Iraq vote, the Bosnia "misspeaking", and the "Obama isn"t ready for the 3am call" fueled the narrative. Then she capped it off with her gas tax "holiday" in Indiana and North Carolina, when it appears that voters understood the con, despite all the pundits talking about what a good political move it was to pander to them. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:14:09

Chris Matthews Eviscerates Right-Wing Host Kevin James Over Obama "Appeasement" Claims

This was Matthews at his best. Maybe, just maybe, MSM will start challenging stupidity in this election and we will end up with a President that will make us proud. posted 05/15/2008 at 21:33:05

McCain's Diplomacy: I'd Tell Shiites And Sunnis To Stop The Bullsh*t

I suspect the two things that will rally the Democrats around the eventual nominee is Bush and McCain. The incredible stupidity displayed by the Republican President and backed up by McCain today was disgraceful.

As an aside, I'm not a big Chis Matthews fan, but he was pretty good tonight going after some right wing nut that was accusing Obama of being an appeaser like Chamberlain. Matthews asked him repeatedly "what did Neville Chamberlain do" and the the idiot couldn't answer. Just kept saying "he was an appeaser". posted 05/15/2008 at 21:28:25

Bush Uses Holy Land Pulpit to Launch Smear Campaign

Mr. Begala, I have renewed respect for you.

It is noteworthy that John McCain stood up in support of Bush"s comments in Israel. I believe Americans are ready for honesty after the last 7 years of Bush lies " and will not support another 4 years of the same lies with McCain providing the voice. Unfortunately, I"m afraid the MSM is not up to the task of exposing the Bush/McCain lies without people like you speaking up and speaking loudly. It is now time for Democrats to put aside internal differences and speak with one voice in opposition to these latest smears by Bush/McCain. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:46:27

Massive Blowback To NARAL's Obama Endorsement

Given the nature of some of these protests, one might assume that it was the mission of NARAL to support the election of Hillary Clinton as President, rather than supporting Choice. In fac,t given the protests of some of the Hillary supporters, one might believe their main interest is in getting her elected rather than supporting universal healthcare, ending the war in Iraq, helping the middle class and ending poverty. posted 05/15/2008 at 17:00:24

McCain Sets Timetable For Getting Out Of Iraq

Sounds like a plan for his re-election campaign assuming voters are fooled by his flip flopping lies to elect him in the first place. posted 05/15/2008 at 17:03:11

The Riddle of Appalachia

I suspect the answer to the mystery has to do with aging populations in some areas, and the movement of younger, better educated voters out of those areas into areas with higher paying more plentiful jobs. People that have moved away from their families and youth are often more open to change. posted 05/14/2008 at 22:46:04
You've got a college education. You don't count either.

I'm still wondering why all those whites in Oregon support Obama 55 to 35 according to latest polls -- are they just lazy whites, rather than hard working?. Seems its only Hillary voters are that are hard working whites. posted 05/14/2008 at 22:36:14

Hillary And The Racist Gap

I just saw a poll that had Obama ahead of Hillary 55 to 35 in Oregon. I've never been to Oregon, but given Hillary's claim that it is only her that can get the "hard working, white" voters, are Oregon voters mostly lazy whites and blacks? posted 05/14/2008 at 13:45:32

West Virginia Primary: Good Morning America Meets An Uninformed Voter

Its idiots like this that voted for GW Bush twice. Of course Hillary is proud to call them hers. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:47:45

Hillary's Gift to Women

When an intelligent woman leader arises that can inspire us all and does not need to demonstrate her toughness by voting for a war in Iraq, saying she will obliterate Iran, and drinking shots with "real" men, then maybe we will have one that should be President. posted 05/12/2008 at 13:02:11

Big Rewards Await Clinton If She Ends Campaign Now

So the guy and his wife that just paid off their student loans gives $20 million to the couple that just made $100 million over the last few years? Does the word extortion fit? posted 05/07/2008 at 18:49:21

Dianne Feinstein To Clinton: Show Me Your Plan

If she quits after West Virginia, we can say she went out as a winner and for the good of the party. If she keeps this up even through June 15 as some have suggested, she's hurting Obama and the party.

She is not only wasting her supporter's money as this point, she is wasting the money and time Obama could be using to go after McCain. posted 05/07/2008 at 16:58:32

Hillary Will Drop Out by June 15

Meanwhile Democrats continue spending time and money fighting each other instead of McCain. posted 05/07/2008 at 14:21:39

Hillary Clinton's Campaign Strategy: Are Harsh Attacks Over

Hillary needs to stay in to get donors to pay off her debts. posted 05/07/2008 at 10:53:23

Clinton Camp Expands Strategic Umbrella Of Stupidity In Their Global War On Economists

Its amazing how political pundits that apparently don't understand basic supply and demand economics believe Hilary's and McCain scam on the public is a good idea. Sort of like political pundits that didn't understand the consequences of going to war in Iraq thought that was a good idea too. posted 05/06/2008 at 13:43:02

Clinton Surrogate Robert Menendez: Thank God We Don't Have Economist Making Public Policy

Silly season has gone to stupid season in the Clinton camp. I suspect the superdelegates are paying attention, even if some of Hillary's supporters are not. The Clintons are sounding more and more stubborn and like the Bushies every day. posted 05/06/2008 at 12:40:05

Study: Obama-Backed Illinois Gas Tax Holiday Actually Worked

There is a big difference between one state offering a reduction in tax and the whole country. If its just one state, the supply can be increased in the short term to support the increased demand caused by lower prices. If the tax is reduced for the whole country, supplies for a the short term are essentially fixed, and the increase demand will pull prices back up to the pre-tax holiday levels -- giving more dollars to the oil companies. Economics 101.

Nice try, but another misleading story on the gas tax holiday scam. Wonder why 230 economists said it was a bad idea? Too bad journalists and commentators on this subject skipped economics. posted 05/06/2008 at 11:10:21

The Firewall: Obama Wins NC primary

Hillary voters in Indiana and North Carolina are going to wake up Wednesday morning and realize that gas tax holiday she proposed was a pure scam to get their votes. If they don't realize it by Wednesday, then by June 1, they will know for sure. It was a stupid idea to begin with, but a stupid idea that Hillary knew full well she could not deliver on. That makes it a scam. posted 05/06/2008 at 14:21:18

Will Hillary Repeal the Clinton Gas Tax?

If we had had Gore's 50 cent tax on gas, then we might be well on our way to more efficient vehicles and less dependence on mideast oil I'm wondering if Americans will ever realize there are no free rides. Hillary's gas tax holiday is a shame and a sham in so many ways. posted 05/06/2008 at 10:22:25

Clinton: OPEC Can No Longer Be A Cartel

The time to take on OPEC would have been during Bill's reign, when OPEC was weak. Now, with oil at $120 and China and India soaking up all the production thanks to us shipping all our jobs to them, the US will have little leverage. China will be very happy to get any oil production the US doesn't want and keep selling us crap and loaning us the money to buy it. We've got to give up on oil and reducing taxes on it is exactly the opposite thing we need to do, even if its temporary. posted 05/06/2008 at 09:40:20

Obama Buys Cake For North Carolina Voters

I understand that after Hillary loses to Obama in June, she will challenge McCain for the Republican nomination. With all the conservatives now supporting her, its a better than 50-50 chance she will be heading up the Rep ticket in Nov. posted 05/06/2008 at 00:42:49

One Man's Quest To Save $100 From The 'Gas Tax Holiday'

It was reported on MSNBC tonight that Bill increased the gas tax by 5 cents. posted 05/06/2008 at 00:03:32
You would also be spending about $2000 in gas to save that $100. 18/360X100. Happy holidays. posted 05/05/2008 at 23:38:50

Clinton Camp Says It Will Use The Nuclear Option

The Bosnia lies will look like a fairy tale by the time the Reps get finished with Hillary and Bill. Wait till we hear an endless questioning of who donated $500 million to Bill -- which Hillary said she wouldn't release until after she is elected. How much is foreign donated - governments, oil industry, other big businesses? Not to mention bringing up all the pre-2000 crap again. Reps are licking their chops to get at Hillary.

Only positive is that the Reps won't be able to use the gas tax holiday fraud against Hillary, because McSame was for it too. posted 05/05/2008 at 00:14:26

Carville: If Hillary Gave Obama "One Of Her Cojones, They'd Both Have Two"

.So is Carville saying a woman has to be like a man to be strong? Talk about misogynistic. posted 05/06/2008 at 12:36:25

Eight Belles, Kentucky Derby Horse, Dies On Track

So Hillary's pick was second to "Big Brown"? posted 05/03/2008 at 19:37:49
"I tried to get her to stop," he said. "I tried to get her to stop, but she wouldn't stop." posted 05/03/2008 at 19:26:21

Obama Compares Clinton To Bush, McCain Over Gas Tax

The gas tax holiday is a hope for the stupid vote plan. She's been getting them so far, why not try to con a few more. posted 05/02/2008 at 12:48:37
Hillary has borrowed words from Bush before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKTPvBqn1pA&NR=1 posted 05/02/2008 at 12:25:40

Clinton Adviser Claims Indiana Slur Video Is Conspiracy

No misinterpreting this one.

"Any vote that might lead to war should be hard, but I cast with conviction"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKTPvBqn1pA&NR=1 posted 05/02/2008 at 12:22:17

Obama Ad Hits Clinton Over Gas Tax

Hillary and McCain continue to hope that voters are ignorant. posted 05/02/2008 at 11:04:13

Pelosi: Gas Tax Holiday Would Defeat Everything We're Doing To Lower Oil Costs

I said it was a dumb idea when it was first proposed by McCain. Apparently Hillary saw a opportunity to jump on the pander express and took it. Republicans for years have been depending on the ignorance of voters to get elected; Hillary seems to believe the Republican approach to elections is the best. posted 05/01/2008 at 16:57:44

Clinton Camp Defends Gas Plan: She Doesn't Need To Listen To Experts

Hillary is showing the same stubbornness as GW Bush. She know she has been caught in a scam on the American voters, but refuses to back down from her position because she wants to project that she knows more than anyone else. Same as she refused to apologize for the vote on the war in Iraq. She is depending on the ignorance of voters. posted 05/01/2008 at 16:51:04

DNC Chairman Under Bill Clinton: Unite Behind Obama

The gas tax "holiday" being pushed by Hillar and McCain is a big scam. As the media exposes this more and more over coming days it will feed the narrative that Hiilary will do and say anything to get elected and apparently McCain as well. Both seem to depend on voters ignorance. Obama will be the winner in this battle.

Obviously it made a difference to Andrew. It will to others as well. posted 05/01/2008 at 11:03:23

ABC Digs Into Clinton Trade Hypocrisy - Clinton Campaign Responds With More Deception

'Bout time we got back to Hillary the liar narrative. Just in time for IN and NC. posted 04/30/2008 at 20:01:15

Why I Am Supporting Barack Obama

Representive Capps

As an older white male that was born in Kentucky, raised in Indiana and will vote for Obama for President in Colorado this November, I thank you. posted 04/30/2008 at 19:16:54

Gas Tax Holiday Splits Clinton And Obama: Who's Right?

It turns out that Obama is the only one of the three that actually understands the difference between economics and pandering. Economics 101, which apparently Hillary and McCain failed or had someone else taking their tests, tells us that if you decrease price you will increase demand. Without a corresponding increase in supply (given oil at $120 a barrel, if it hasn't happened yet, it is unlikely to happen with an 18 cent tax decrease), the price will go back up.

So instead of the government getting the taxes, the oil companies and countries like Iran (you know, the one that Hillary wants to obliterate and the one that McCain wants to "bomb, bomb, bomb") will get increased profits. Both Hillary and McCain continue to depend on the ignorance of voters to get elected. Let's hope the MSM does a better job this time of exposing their pandering than they did with reporting the flaw in voting for a war in Iraq.


The patriotic thing to do (listen carefully, Hillary and McCain supporters) would be to increase the tax on gasoline, raise some more money to rebuild this country's infrastructure and stop sending $120 a barrel of oil to Iran and Venezuela. posted 04/29/2008 at 22:14:36

McCain Strongly Rejected Long-Term Iraq Presence: "Bring Them All Home"

When you are 72 and the phone is ringing at 3 am, sometimes you let it ring. Eventually the caller will assume you are not there. posted 04/29/2008 at 12:26:10

Clinton Hits Obama For Opposing Gas Tax Holiday

If you suspend the gas tax, it will increase demand, and usage, which will keep the price of oil and gasoline higher than it would otherwise be -- sending that "tax break" to oil companies and nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Venezuela. The result could very likely be no price break at all for consumers, only a transfer of more wealth from the U.S. to the oil nations.

Unfortunately the "detailed" Hillary doesn't bother mentioning this when she panders to those that don't understand basic economics. In McCains case, he likely just doesn't understand. Fortunately Obama does understand.

Too bad the idiots in MSM media don't bother explaining. Much easier to talk about Rev. Wright. posted 04/28/2008 at 15:02:39

McCain May Be Stalling Even With GOP Stage To Himself

When Obama starts asking McCain "what is your plan to win in Iraq and how long with it take and how many more lives and wounded and how much will cost", McCain's weakness will be revealed. He has no answers.

If its Hillary asking the question, McCain's answer will be "you voted to get us into Iraq, just like me, maybe you should tell us how you expected to win". Then add "its outrageous to vote to put our young men and women in harms way and not support them until they win".

No wonder Clinton and McCain want to talk about Rev. Wright and "elitism". posted 04/28/2008 at 13:40:54

Hillary is Nasty But She is Not Tough

I find it laughable that Hillary talks about Obama not being able to close the deal. Why didn't Hillary close the deal a long time ago, say Feb 5? Its because she has been rejected by the majority of Democratic voters and nothing she will do will change that fact. If it wasn't for older white women foolishly clinging to her as their last hope, she would be long gone. posted 04/27/2008 at 14:18:56
If Hillary was tough she would have stood up to the bully Bush and voted against the war in Iraq. posted 04/27/2008 at 14:12:13

Obama: Hillary, McCain Using "Very Same Words" Against Me

Once McCain beats Hillary in the Republican Primary, watch for the poll numbers for Obama to soar vs. McCain. Personally, I'm hoping Hillary stays in all the way to Minneapolis. posted 04/15/2008 at 16:28:15

It's Impossible to be Proud of the Way Hillary Has Run This Campaign

Despite her best efforts I predict Hillary will lose the Republcan nomination to McCain at the convention in Minneapolis. posted 04/15/2008 at 19:19:39

Obama: "Hope And Anger Go Hand And Hand"

Once McCain beats Hillary in the Republican Primary, watch for the poll numbers for Obama to soar vs. McCain. Personally, I'm hoping Hillary stays in all the way to Minneapolis. posted 04/15/2008 at 16:24:07
He was given the pin by a veteran today and put it on. posted 04/15/2008 at 16:18:19

Obama: Clinton Using GOP Playbook

But Hillary is a liar and she will say anything to get elected. The truth does hurt, doesn't it? posted 04/14/2008 at 21:51:00

Clinton Heckled, Obama Cheered Over 'Bitter' Remarks

Annie, aka Hillary, needs to go duck hunitng with her six shooter. While attacking Obama for being elitist she just shot herself in the foot. As I said yesterday, please, please keep it up. posted 04/14/2008 at 15:36:08

Clinton: Gore And Kerry Lost Because They Were Viewed As Elitist

Al Gore won/lost because Bill Clinton could not keep his pants zipped in the Oval Office. Kerry lost because he was swift boated. Hillary will lose because she is a liar just like her husband. posted 04/14/2008 at 09:18:22

Axelrod: Obama Regrets But Won't Apologize For His Remarks

Bitter " according to Webster"s -- expressive of severe pain, grief, or regret. Sounds like bitter might be an ordinary feeling towards politicians and companies that overseen the hollowing out of our country and lost a job that wasn"t ever coming back.

Cling " according to Webster"s " to have a strong emotional attachment. Sounds like clinging to religion might be a reaction " relying on one"s faith -- might be something a religious person might do if they lost a job that wasn"t coming back. Sounds like going hunting (with a gun) might be something a hunter might do to help forget for a moment about losing a job that wasn"t coming back.

It doesn"t sound condescending, its sounds like someone that understands what iist like to lose a job that isn"t coming back. Could have Obama chosen other words that might have been less subject to misinterpretation and abuse by his opponents. Probably. But he was essentially accurate.

Am I an elitist out of touch with the common person? I was born in one of those small towns the son of a UAW worker. Someone that knows about religion, guns and losing jobs that aren"t coming back.

I hope Hillary keeps up harping on this " it just shows how out of touch she is. posted 04/13/2008 at 15:33:04

The Swill from Bill

1995 vs. 1996 was a misspeak. Everything else was a lie. Bill and Hill. Please not again. posted 04/11/2008 at 18:25:09

Begala: "Nothing But Contempt" For Penn, Compares Him To Rumsfeld


>>Mark Penn was the Donald Rumsfeld of the Clinton campaign. What does that say about her >>ability to run the country? Will we now see the Clinton "surge" strategy? posted 04/07/2008 at >>>11:02:37 olderdem



Seems Begala agrees about my comparison with Rumsfeld. Doesn't it make him wonder about
Hillary's ability to run the country? posted 04/11/2008 at 13:48:13

Arson Not Blamed in Clinton Office Fire

Wonder if they paid the fire insurance bill? posted 04/11/2008 at 15:21:07

Bill Clinton Raises Bosnia, Gets Several Facts Wrong

Can some one please explain why the Clintons keep lying about this? Do they honestly believe they can keep repeating the lie and eventually it will become true? posted 04/11/2008 at 11:04:37

Obama: No Surprise That Hard-Pressed Pennsylvanians Turn Bitter

Long winded and pointless blog. Try to get to the point, if you have one, with less words. posted 04/11/2008 at 16:21:35

Colombia and Bill: The Unanswerable Question for Hillary Clinton

Can we imagine that when Bill was President what it would have been like if Hillary was taking money from lobbyists against NAFTA and actively making speeched against it? How credible would Bill have been arguing in support of NAFTA? What would Democrats be saying now if Laura Bush was taking money from foreign interests to support her favorite charity. Of course we can expect many of the oil countries to donate to Bush after he leaves, that we know .

This idea that Bill can do what he wants and take money from anyone he wants if Hillary is President is totally unprecedented and totally unacceptable.

Does anyone really believe that a country or lobbyist would give money to Bill and not expect?something in return if Hillary is President? Are supporters of Hillary really that naive? Its simply not enough to say that a wife disagrees with her husband. We are talking about the President of the United States disagreeing with a former President that she lives with. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:11:54

Bush: General Petraeus "Will Have All The Time He Needs"

The reality is that the Iraqi's already must know they are on a timetable because one of the Dems will win in November. Once we get a Dem nominee and we see that person surge to a significant lead over McCain, it will become even more obvious and we may see them much more ready to deliver the political agreements necessary for them to survive once we leave.

We and the Iraqi's are on a timetable now, whether Bush and McCainn agree or not. posted 04/10/2008 at 12:50:12

Inside Clinton's Elton John Fundraiser: Singer Amazed By "Misogynistic Attitudes" Of Some In USA

I've never voted Republican, ever. I defended Bill Clinton during those impeachment hearings. Really, I said what is so wrong about lying about sex; every one does.

But I've had time to think about it - now more than 8 years -- and I've seen how his lying about Monica, just a sex thing, has had an impact on our Country beyond anything I could imagine. Does anyone believe that if Bill had not had sex with that women and not lied about it, that George Bush would have been elected in 2000? Gore came so close and maybe he should have one even with Bill's crap hanging over, but it would have been so much easier without that crap.

Think how different it might have been if Bill had done the right thing and resigned, "given up", which we know the Clintons never do. We would have had a Gore incumbent runnnig against Bush in 2000. The Clintons never give up, even if giving up might be in the best interest of the party and country. Its all about them, about them winning. I can see that so clearly now.

I've seen the consequences of those lies and they have been much worse than anyone could have imagined.

With this Hillary campaign, I've come to witness and understand what many Republicans said about the Clintons in the '90's. I was blinded by my loyalty to the Clintons. I'm not blind to the Clintons any longer. posted 04/10/2008 at 14:21:10
If I believe one of the main problems with Hillary is Bill -- is that misogynistic? If I believe both Hillary and Bill have a truth problem -- is that misogynistic? If I believe that Bill will have an influence in the White House -- is that misogynistic? If I believe we need to know more about who paid Bill $500 million to support his foundation/library and what those contributors expect in return -- is that misgynistic? If I believe Hillary's vote on the war in Iraq was wrong and so was McCain and that showed a lack of judgement -- is that misognisic? If I believe that both Hillary and Bill both play the victim card over and over and I'm tired of that, is that mis0gynistic?

Can we not oppose Hillary for valid reasons? Can't we just want something more than Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton? posted 04/10/2008 at 12:31:16

Clinton Camp: It's A Miracle We're Not Behind In Pennsylvania

Hillary and Bill, always the victims. Whiners. posted 04/09/2008 at 21:59:40

Obama Camp Won't Pull Oil Ad That Clinton Calls Misleading

Everyone that donates has to report the industry the work in. You don't know what you are writing about. Make a donation to Obama online and find out.

PACS are the same as the Company -- the Companies directly solicate donations from employees to give to candidates to support the Companies political goals. Learn.

The ad is accurate, and in no way misleading to anyone that understands where the money comes from. Only Hilary is trying to mislead by saying its not accurate. Factcheck is full of BS on this one. posted 04/09/2008 at 21:43:32
Since most that donate work in some industry and the industry you work in has to be reported when you donate, the aggregrate impact of any one industry adds up. The real news is that out of the $100+ million raised by Obama only $200,000 came from employees of the oil industry, given how significant tthat industry is in this country.

The big questions that goes unanswered -- out of the $500 million donated to Bill Clinton foundation/library how much of that was donated by oil rich countries, the oil industry, or any other foreign interests? What do they expect in return if Hillary is elected? Will Bill have no infuence on Hillary if she is president? We already no about Bill's $800,000 from Columbia (not individuals in Colombia, but the Colombian government). How much more will the Reps uncover if Hillary is the nominee? posted 04/09/2008 at 21:37:48

Chris Matthews' Explosive Profile: Forced To Apologize To Clinton, Wants To Be Russert, Afraid Of Being Kidnapped

The problem is that for Matthews winning a political contest or argument is more likely to get his praise than advocating the right policy. He is too much about politics and not enough about policy. posted 04/08/2008 at 22:25:19

Michael Ware On Iraq Hearings: I Just See A Lot Of Oxygen Being Wasted Here

Ware is out of his mind. There were a lot of good guestions asked. The problem is that there were not any answers. If anyone believes Iran will ever give up its interest to influence Iraq's future they are out of their minds -- no matter how many years we stay there. Right now Iran is just enjoying watching us burn through billions a week and helping keep those oil prices high. Nothing like high oil prices to keep funding our enemies. This war has been the best fund raiser for our enemies ever conceived. posted 04/08/2008 at 23:05:44

McCain Speaker: Have Your Tiger Woods, We've Got McCain

What is wrong about being Tiger Woods? posted 04/08/2008 at 18:22:35

Bill Clinton's Ties To Colombia Trade Deal Stronger Than Even Penn's

The biggest issue with another Clinton presidency, is that Bill has taken and is taking money from a lot of foreign and other interests through his foundation/library ($500 million) and speeches that may expect some influence on the President. This is unprecedented and can not be discounted by just asserting that Hillary has a different view than Bill while she is still running. Assuming Bill is still "happily" married if Hillary is elected, he will have her ear more than any one else.

The voters need to know who has been sending money to Bill, who will be the most powerful lobbyist to ever live in the White House and sleep with the President. It puts the whole idea of campaign finance reform to shame. posted 04/08/2008 at 17:54:31

Mark Penn Speaks (In Private): Will Still Advise Clintons, Calms Nervous Aides

Duplicity is the name of the Clinton game, i.e., smoke and mirrors and more lies. posted 04/07/2008 at 19:46:45

Clinton Hospital Story May Actually Be True

I believe a celebration is in order. Hillary may have told a partially true story, maybe. With 35 years of lying, even she tells the truth sometimes, sort of. posted 04/07/2008 at 21:35:37

Clinton Wants Bush To Boycott Olympic Opening Ceremonies

There are several problems with Bush boycotting the Olympic opening ceremony. Because of our invasion of Iraq, the Bush administration lost its moral authority to lecture any other country about abuses they might inflict on regions under their domain. Because of the invasion of Iraq and the trade policies over the last several years, Bush needs the Chinese to finance the huge deficits he has run up. Because of the invasion of Iraq, Bush is unable to exert significant influence on Russia and China, as well as European countries in helping resolve the Iran nuclear issue, let alone Iraq itself. Bush and his minions have no credibility. Bush boycotting the Olympics opening ceremony would be meaningless, and more likely would do more damage than help.

If we want to be able to influence Chinese human rights abuses, then we need a new President with a different world view. Not one that voted for the Iraq war or one that believes not talking to Iran, but boycotting an opening ceremony at the Olympics is somehow a way to conduct foreign policy. If Hillary really wants change in our policy in China and the world, she should just vote for Obama. posted 04/07/2008 at 15:09:41
Bush has to go the the Olympics -- he needs a new loan from China to finance the war in Iraq. posted 04/07/2008 at 13:44:12

Clinton Announces Ambitious Breast Cancer Research Effort

Still passing out her Christmas presents? Must have missed a few in December when she thought the nomination was in the bag. posted 04/07/2008 at 13:01:26

Mark Penn Finally Fired

Mark Penn was the Donald Rumsfeld of the Clinton campaign. What does that say about her ability to run the country? Will we now see the Clinton "surge" strategy? posted 04/07/2008 at 11:02:37

Governor Ed Rendell Hints That Mark Penn Should Be Fired

This again calls into question Hillary"s ability to manage. If she has senior staff members " the man running her campaign, not just some one she might occasionally consult with " that are off representing a position completely contrary to hers, then either she is showing lack of control over her staff or implicit approval of that staff member getting paid to lobby for the other position. Either one is unacceptable for a president. It"s not the same as getting advice from different points of view, which should be encouraged. Penn was getting paid to persuade Congress, likely including Hillary, to a position that was different that Hillary supposedly opposed.

Of course we have no idea who is paying Bill Clinton that $500 million for his library and what influence they might believe they will get in th White House if Hillary is elected. posted 04/06/2008 at 14:38:16

Why This Is The End For The Clintons

I have no problem with the Clintons making $109 million. The issue is how much of that was payment for expected future favors, especially if Hillary gets elected president. Even more important likely is who was giving Bill $500 million for his library and what do they expect in return. It is unprecedented for an ex-President to come back into the White House after raising so much money from donations and "speeches". Never happen before and could be the most dangerous problem with the Clintons coming back into power. Lots of big money behind them and lots of expectations of what that might bring -- we deserve to know more before they are re-elected. posted 04/07/2008 at 13:29:03

Um....Rocky Lost. And Lying Is Like Farting.

Clinton philosophy -- if you tell a lie and no one knows its a lie, or no one can prove its a lie, then its OK. If there is a video or audio tape or a stained dress exposing the lie, then apologize. Most Democrats will forgive us because we are the Clintons. How many more years of this crap does the country want? posted 04/06/2008 at 14:48:20

McCain Booed At Martin Luther King Speech: Watch The Video

I'm an Obama supporter. I believe if we are color blind, it doesn't make a difference whether the person holding the umbrella was Black or White. There's a level of race bating from any one suggesting otherwise. Is some one suggesting that a Black man can not be kind to a White man? It was just stupid to make a point of this. posted 04/04/2008 at 14:22:41

Hillary Clinton Advocates "Poverty Czar"

It"s not a good idea, it"s pandering, and meaningless. It just creates another bureaucracy with no real power " let her tell us how much money she would put behind this "czar", what specifically he/she would be responsible for different than other cabinet positions, and how she would pay for it, in addition to all the other programs she is advocating. posted 04/04/2008 at 13:09:51

Five Amazing Similarities Between Hillary Clinton and Rocky Balboa

6. Rocky is a fictional character; Hillary likes to tell fictional stories about herself. posted 04/02/2008 at 10:24:04

Poll: Clinton Pennsylvania Lead Shrinks To 5 Points

Anyone think its ironic, in light of Hillary's Bosnia "fiction:, that she is now comparing herself to the fictional Rocky? posted 04/02/2008 at 09:44:10

Clinton Says Obama Wants to Stop Votes

The Clintons believe if you tell a lie often enough it will become true. posted 04/01/2008 at 09:27:30

Oil Chiefs Say High Prices Not Our Fault

Oil seems to be the only industry where they raw material cost goes up, they make more money. posted 04/02/2008 at 09:39:32

Chelsea Clinton Asked About Monica Lewinsky Again, Watch Video

Bush would not have been President if Bill didn't lie about his blowjob. Lies do matter.

Besides Hillary voted for that war anyway -- her and Bill had a chance to speak out against it and did not have the courage to do so. Maybe if Bill was less worried about his legacy, than our Country, he could have spoken out, and the Nation would have listened. posted 03/31/2008 at 16:18:38
Because her father got serviced in the Oval Office by "that women" and then lied about it, it made it the country's business, unfortunately. If he not had sex with her, and had not lied about it, what were the chances that Gore would have not had to worry about a Florida recount? If Gore would have been President what are the chances that we would not have gone to war in Iraq.

How many of those 4,000 dead soldiers would still be alive, some maybe attending those universities that Chelsea is visiting and saying, its "none of your business".

Lies have consequences, and when a President lies, it can have major, devasting consequences.

Chelsea should be ashamed of her father and her response to his lies. posted 03/31/2008 at 15:37:05

Could the Republicans Pick the Democratic Nominee? -- The Untold Story of How the GOP Rigged Florida and Michigan

And the point is . . . ?

If the Clintons wanted Michigan and Florida to count they should have made that point before the primaries, not after she found out she was irrevocably behind.

For that matter, Mr. Barrett, where were your protests when the Dems, including Hillary, said those states wouldn't count? posted 03/31/2008 at 15:20:28

Cash Strapped Clinton Fails To Pay Bills

Anyone giving money to Hillary now is just giving to pay off her debts, not get her nominated, unfortunately for her supporters. posted 03/31/2008 at 09:29:53

Female Clinton Supporters Fear Campaign Has Unleashed Sexist Backlash

Its not the gender, its the person. I hope women believe they can do better than Hillary. I do. Smart and hard working aren't the only criteria for being a great leader. Integrity and honesy count and she is lacking. Of course we've elected plenty of men lacking in integrity and honesty (and lacking smarts and a work ethic), but usually it doesn't show up until they are already president. With Hillary its been so obvious for so long -- maybe its partially guilt by association with Bill. Plus this sense that the Clintons, Hillary as much as Bill, will do anything to enhance their position, their power, regardless of impact on the Democratic Party and the Country. posted 03/29/2008 at 18:37:05

Hillary And Bill: We Aren't Going Anywhere

The tide has turned. Its red. posted 03/28/2008 at 18:57:29

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

Ralph running in 2000 or Bill lying about his Oval Office Oral Relief project; which one was more responsible for Bush and the devastation his administration has brought upon this country and this world? Yeah, Hillary, listen to Ralph and keep the Reps hopes alive for 3rd Bush term. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:36:26

Bill Maher: Catholics Must Get Up Out Of The Pew And Walk Out Of The Church Forever

Brilliant. Hope to hear more of it tonight. posted 03/28/2008 at 15:02:32

Clinton Camp: Obama Falsely Claims He Doesn't Take Oil Money

More Clinton lies. Accepting money from individuals that work for oil compaines is not the same as taking money from oil companies or oil company PACs. Most people that contribute work for some company in some industry. Clinton "mispeaks" again. posted 03/28/2008 at 14:56:33

Time Magazine Asks: Can Fox News Survive After The Bush Era Ends?

Hillary is doing her best to keep them going. They are playing her best buddy as long as she stays in the campaign against Obama. She will be their worst enemy (again) if she ever finds a way to steal the nomination. posted 03/28/2008 at 15:06:35

Carville Unloads: Richardson Misled, Promised He'd Back Hillary

I thought Carville got chased out of town. Why is he still on TV?

Odd that he is so outraged with Richardson, yet has defended the Clinton lying for years. Guess its OK to lie if you are a Clinton, but not OK to change your mind if you are anyone else.

I'm impressed that Richardson put loyalty to the Country ahead of loyalty to the Clintons. That's the kind of leaders we need. We've had enough of the Bush/Clinton ahead of the country kind of loyalty. posted 03/28/2008 at 09:13:43

The New York Times on Obama and Deval -- Assume Nothing, Question Everything

Maybe NYT should do a story off Hillary comparing her to Gov. Spitzer's wife. They probably have a lot in common these days. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:39:40

25% of Anti-Obama Dems Think He's a Muslim

I've received emails from Clinton supporters claiming Obama was Muslim. Not surprising its working with some of the dopes that support her. Win at any cost -- the Clinton way. posted 03/28/2008 at 09:17:19

Reuters: "Somebody Forgot To Tell Hillary Clinton The Democratic Presidential Race Is Over And Barack Obama Won"

Funny how Hilary keeps hoping Obama will slip up and she has yet to acknowledge her lies and release her tax returns. Let the primaries happen and put this dead horse down. Latest Gallup -- 48-44% Obama over Hillary. So much for Obama slipping up. posted 03/27/2008 at 14:45:34

James Carville, Mary Matalin Leave Washington

Don't let the door hit you on the way out. posted 03/27/2008 at 14:49:54

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