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trevor01

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Obama Web Site Protest Grows

Guess I"m not triangulating as well as I ought to be. posted 07/04/2008 at 21:18:52

I do agree, Michale. Unfortunately, Obama. resembles Dr Seuss' Cat of Cat in the Hat. Even he doesn't know how many hats he's wearing much less what's under all those hats. It;s what Bill meant when he said we'd be rolling the dice with Obama. posted 07/04/2008 at 10:59:09

Don't Worry About Obama's Brand For God's Sake!

The Obama magic is being revealed for the smoke and mirrors parlor trick it always was. I'll swallow hard and do as Ms Clinton requests but I don't think it will do any good. She was our last best chance to get well and truly out of out of this interminable Bush decade but the people wanted more than a sure thing - they wanted the skies to open and peace and joy to reign upon the earth. posted 06/28/2008 at 23:12:51

NYT Public Editor: Dowd "Went Over the Top" in Clinton Coverage

Gail Collins is always funny and usually has something interesting to say. The guilty pleasure of reading Dowd has become, in recent years, more like a tedious chore. posted 06/24/2008 at 09:16:08

The Big Unmentionable

Ingratitude is as common as dirt among politicians. To the rest of us such behavior seems almost incomprehensible but for those who choose public service and depend upon broad support for their success the lesson is learned early. Reverend Wright said as much. He knows that Obama's disavowal of their long friendship is nothing personal and therefore there's no need to get upset. posted 06/17/2008 at 20:35:55

What's Clinton's Story?

Adlai Stevenson. for example. posted 04/02/2008 at 07:15:32

But what is Obama's story? Fundamentally, he's a nice young man. Very smart, very personable, and very ambitious. His greatest talent is in telling people what they want to hear. He has seduced the intelligentsia, not with his credibility but with his delivery and with his implicit promise that he will be able finesse his way into the presidency. But that can never happen. The general election is not a love in. posted 04/01/2008 at 22:59:52

Why Women Like Me Support Hillary (One Story from the "High-Heeled Militia")

To quote Hillary, "What part of the nineties didn't you like? The peace or the prosperity?" posted 04/01/2008 at 00:14:56

Everything I read about Hillary (from people like you who have met and/or worked with her) confirms me in my belief that she is a remarkable human being whose accomplishments to date are nothing to what she will go on to achieve. Her candidacy offers us a rare opportunity to elect someone who will really change the way things work for the better. And that is very exciting. posted 04/01/2008 at 00:05:03

Is The Primary Making Me Paranoid?

Isn't there anything at all more interesting to you than this? The world needs leadership and you seem to want nothing but the interminable prolongation of a stupid soap opera. Such essays as yours make me feel I'm wasting my time on this site - but, having said that, you are far from being the worst offender. posted 03/31/2008 at 17:31:43

"I Refuse to Join any Club That Would Have Me as a Member"

You keep throwing manure, eventually some particle or another will stick. Who in the world could withstand such relentless attack? We already have our answer. Hillary knows the game and she knows the score and she believes, because she believes in people, eventually the truth is revealed. posted 03/30/2008 at 17:26:56

Closing the Message Gap on Iraq: A Responsible Plan to End the War

There is a disconnect alright. In such circumstances it's the better part of wisdom to question one's own assumptions before closing one's mind. What's going on in Iraq right now is more important than any study of past failures - by the time we learn all the lessons there are to learn from those failures thousands more will be dead. The question is simple - are we going to protect the people who've put their faith in our good will or we allow them to be slaughtered. Again. posted 03/30/2008 at 01:14:04

What is Edwards Holding Out For?

There's an explicit portrayal of pride and bungling on Obama's part. It isn't what we've been lead to expect from him, but somehow rings true nevertheless. posted 03/30/2008 at 01:07:34

From your comment it's obvious you didn't read the report or you didn't understand a thing you read. Readers like you make writers want to be plumbers. posted 03/30/2008 at 00:34:38

Clinton: Stick It Out or Withdraw?

So, Hillary can stay in as long as she sticks to an unwritten playbook you found under your pillow? I don't follow the references you quote to Imus and the RNC. Contradicting Obama isn't the same as siding with the enemy. Not yet. Not until September, anyway. posted 03/29/2008 at 20:19:11

Dear Democratic Elite: Back Off

DemandTruth must be working for the other side (and I don't mean Obama). posted 03/29/2008 at 15:32:36

I think you've been misinformed about Hillary's intentions. She is hardly an expansionist. Her idea is to create a better life for children and women and the poorest among us. She's focussed. She's intelligent, and she's just charismatic enough to get the job done. posted 03/29/2008 at 11:24:00

Obama Should Think Big -- and Seat Michigan and Florida

There can be no winners, only losers, if some way isn't found to enfranchise these voters. I think, in order to avoid turmoil, there ought to be an agreement that two corresponding states with identically opposite delegate support should agree to sit out the first ballot. Matching votes is done in the senate all the time and could work in this instance if reason prevails. posted 03/29/2008 at 11:10:36

Methinks someone has been watching John Adams. Great television. posted 03/29/2008 at 11:05:17

What is Obama Afraid Of? Clinton's Popular Vote Landslide?

It's 0-0 at the convention after the first vote. The delegates are then free to vote for whomever they choose. By that time, for most of them, it will be a no-brainer. Hillary will be the nominee. posted 03/29/2008 at 01:08:18

Carol, you want change? Electing a female to the most important and powerful office in the world represents the kind of change that makes anything else same old, same old. posted 03/29/2008 at 00:43:34

I don't worry about the general election with Hillary as the nominee though McCain will be a formidable opponent . Women, who make up the majority of the electorate, will rally to Hillary in such numbers and with such enthusiasm that, almost from the day her nomination is confirmed, the inevitable outcome will be clear to all. posted 03/29/2008 at 00:22:04

Hillary And Bill: We Aren't Going Anywhere

If neither candidate wins on the first vote taken at the convention the delegates are free to vote for whomever they choose. It will probably take three votes before Hillary finally wins. Many of Obama's supporters will be in tears but they'll take some consolation from knowing a little more seasoning, a few real accomplishments under his belt, their guy will make another run someday. posted 03/29/2008 at 00:54:26

Hillary's Bosnia Boast -- Not a Big Deal

Hillary has more experiences in a day that most of us have in a year. She meets more people, travels to more places, and does more good in this world that either of us can ever hope to do. And you call her a liar? Though your comment doesn't dignify a response, I couldn't just leave it hanging there undisputed. posted 03/28/2008 at 10:25:21

The sentries at the airfield did their job and protected the first lady, Jack. So, you can relax. posted 03/28/2008 at 08:52:00

Time Mag Cover: "How Al Gore Could Save The Democrats"

I think the story helped rather that hurt Hillary. It was accompanied by photos of her arrival in a war zone and her genuine human warmth in greeting soldiers and civilians there. Whether or not bullets were flying at the moment is irrelevant and most (rational) people realize that. posted 03/27/2008 at 14:32:44

Pelosi Should Recant, then Zip It Up on Pumping Obama

If you don't focus on the unpleasant parts, like when he talks about the Jews, Hitler had an inspiring message too. posted 03/27/2008 at 10:52:34

You'd think a grandmother would have more sense but Obama magic has convinced Pelosi that he'll be her man. The good ship Titantic boasts another passenger in first class. posted 03/27/2008 at 10:11:15

Will Americans Ever Put a Person Genetically Predisposed to Choleric Temperament in the White House?

Maybe Cleopatra is related to Frank Esposito and a history of hockey in the genes is how Cleopatra comes by her choleric temperament. posted 03/27/2008 at 00:33:06

Poll: Pastor Controversy Hasn't Hurt Obama

Lie down with dogs and you'll wake up with fleas, is another old saw. Sadly, perhaps, these sayings survive the passage of time because they reflect the truth. posted 03/27/2008 at 09:30:14

These numbers are not impressive but I can understand why people, who have been feeling despondent lately, are getting so excited. A snapshot poll by one organization asking questions which challenge respondents to admit racial bias is illegitimate. Better luck next time. posted 03/26/2008 at 22:56:47

Judge: Michigan's Dem Primary Unconstitutional

That weren't on dog food? I imagine Obama's supporters enjoy chilled white whine and french cheese. posted 03/26/2008 at 22:42:35

Clinton Owes Obama An Apology

I'm with you. It's very hard to imagine Hillary listening, over a period of twenty years, to such sermons as those delivered by Pastor Wright. Basically, all Hillary said was each to his own. And what's wrong with that? posted 03/26/2008 at 16:57:52

Obama & Co. Stop Taking the Bait

I admire your rational approach to finding a solution here but you are mistaken that Hillary's campaign is over. She is apparently behind but that is an optical illusion. She is like the runner who has the inside track and who only appears to be trailing before entering the final stretch. Sorry. posted 03/26/2008 at 14:01:08

Progressives for Obama

You got one thing right, Mr Hayden. This thing you've imagined is bigger than Obama. But you and your progressive friends have decided he's just the ticket to help you on your way to creating a new world order. Is that because you think you can manipulate him or has he manipulated you into thinking that? Who can tell? Who cares? Your dream of the future makes no allowance for the dreams of ordinary Americans and ordinary human beings everywhere who have no interest in being part of your elitist social experiments. posted 03/26/2008 at 01:00:03

Obama: Even the Conservatives' Right Choice

Last things first - America was practically invented out of hopelessness. Struggling against all odds and prevailing is the American way, ie. people have been looking at the moon forever but it took an American to set foot upon it. As for The American Conservative's support for Obama. Why not? Obama is all things to all people. Some people believe he's going to end the war, some that he's just the man to start a new one - etc. etc. etc. posted 03/25/2008 at 15:05:49

Limbaugh's Lying Voters Under Investigation

I'm happy some Republicans voted for Hillary. May they get into the habit. posted 03/25/2008 at 12:03:51

Sen. Clinton, You Want Who To Fix Our Economic Mess?

The economy depends on steady growth fueled by ever increasing consumption. Some people, especially intellectuals, don't particularly like that - they think it's bad for people, bad for the environment, and in the long run it's unsustainable. They must be right, but what's the solution? Import Fidel? I understand he's available. posted 03/25/2008 at 11:00:47

David Brooks Slams Hillary: "She Possesses The Audacity Of Hopelessness"

Like Bill Maher says, "Do you feel gay for Obama? I know I do." posted 03/25/2008 at 16:30:47

Better alert your life insurance agent or hedge your bet. posted 03/25/2008 at 16:29:45

A McCain Moment: Do You Want Four More Years of This?

It makes the electorate feel comfortable to have a president who is as ignorant as they are. Look at GWB! Most Americans don't even know where Canada is. Obama thinks Canada has a president. Or maybe he was just looking for a few extra redneck votes. posted 03/24/2008 at 17:23:14

Carville Stands By "Judas" Remark, Says He Wanted To Brand Richardson

I'd call him Brutus but it was Easter and Carville couldn't resist. After all, he has opinions and likes attention. posted 03/24/2008 at 23:43:58

The Giants also had no chance of winning, remember? posted 03/24/2008 at 23:41:38

Clinton: Protect Reputable Home Lenders

I guess it was a cheap shot. Sorry. I get a little frustrated when I read comments like the ones slamming Volker and Greenspan. They made serious mistakes but they have also grappled with the complexities of the economy over many decades and their experience ought not to be tossed aside just because they're relatively old. posted 03/24/2008 at 13:10:16

I've got an idea. We should get undergraduates to frame our foreign policy, fix our economy, restructure our trade agreements and extend March break by at least a week. Undergraduates have no history of failure (except in the exams they can't cheat on) and Obama feels very comfortable with them. posted 03/24/2008 at 11:28:03

Obama and Palestine

Obama is all things to all people which is to say he probably won't be much good for anyone. But good luck to you and your extended family. posted 03/24/2008 at 00:56:06

The Intellectual Poverty of Frank Rich

We've since learned that much of the classified information was erroneous (to Colin Powell's personal embarrassment). Also, it is to Hillary's credit she doesn't grovel for votes by pretending to be ashamed of a vote over which she agonized and in which she believed. posted 03/24/2008 at 01:09:55

My Take

You have to admire Obama's ability to keep the left wing intelligentsia's euphoria alive. Words do matter a great deal to people whose lives depend on their ability to express themselves coherently but the vast majority need more than words in choosing their leader- they need reassurance their votes are not going to a man with questionable judgement. This they can only measure by actions. Obama's actions, ie. his close friendship with Rezko, his choosing for mentor a pastor like Wright, more than any words are defining the man and putting an end to his presidential aspirations. posted 03/23/2008 at 17:05:19

Clinton, Obama Backers Go Off Message On Fox News Sunday

I doubt the Clinton's counted Hsu among their closest friends. Peter Paul? Who he? posted 03/23/2008 at 17:39:31

I imagine Richardson tried to strong arm Hillary into promising him an important job. She refused. Her integrity is intact. Richardson's isn't. posted 03/23/2008 at 17:09:36

An Open Letter to the People Responsible for Cable Television News

Let me get this straight. Wright isn't a problem but somehow putting his clips (which he was selling) on the news is? What are you worried about, anyway? Obama put all this to rest with his brilliant speech, didn't he? Maybe he needs to make another speech, this time not so brilliant but a little more honest. ie. "Yes, I subjected my children to his vicious ranting for years but I only did it to solidify my base."
That would be a new kind of politics I could believe in. posted 03/22/2008 at 22:47:59

James Carville on Gov. Richardson's Endorsement of Barack Obama

Demonizing the Clintons is boring and very, very old. Your little play wasn't very clever. In fact it demonstrates your lack of imagination more than it does the truth about anything. posted 03/22/2008 at 19:04:03

Is the Media's Pursuit of Horserace Coverage the Reason Sen. Clinton is Still Considered a Viable Contender for the Democratic Presidential Nomination?

You are right PracticalMagic. It seems to me most of the contributers to this board don't understand the first thing about politics which is you don't get into politics to lose or to quit. They'd like Hillary to quit not because she's going to lose but because they're so afraid she's going to win. And she should win and she is going to win. posted 03/23/2008 at 00:44:06

Why the rush? Why do children get anxious on Christmas Eve? posted 03/22/2008 at 06:55:52

Can Clinton Win The Popular Vote?

The popular vote would seem to be a pretty good indicator of the people's preference particularly in a race that features exclusionary caucuses and energizer Obamabots that never get tired because most of them don't have jobs yet. posted 03/22/2008 at 13:39:22

All this proves one thing - Obama's team knows how to play the game. In a way, though I'm no supporter of his, it's reassuring. If Obama survives all this and somehow gets into office at least in the meantime he and his multitude of minions will have learned something about how politics and the world really works. posted 03/21/2008 at 13:21:30

Huge Endorsement for Obama

I'm not exactly surprised but still disappointed. This is one of the longest drawn out back stabbings in American political history. You can hear BR talking to Obama just before the Texas Primary...

Now, Barack? You need these wavering Hispanics. Say the word.
No Bill, not yet.
Are you sure Barack?
Yes, Bill, I'm sure.

And then, earlier this week with his poll numbers tanking Obama gets Richardson on the 'phone.

Hey Bill, what's shaking?
Oh, Hi Barack. How're they hanging?
Uh, listen Bill, I think now's the time if we're ever going to do this thing.
What? You think now? But Barack,.. you know that creepy pastor of yours...
Got to run, Bill. See you on the news.
But Barack...
(Dial tone) posted 03/21/2008 at 09:17:31