Archive for February, 2008

Obama’s Momentum

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

These are positive signs from the Rasmussen Report. It’s hard for me to believe that McCain has the edge in popular vote and I’m scared by the “safe” red state. However, the overall electoral college estimates are encouraging.
On a lighter note, here’s a humorously scathing Anti-Dean ad.

Cooperative Russia?

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Russia and Iran have been portrayed as rubbing elbows over the past three months. This most recent development — Russia supporting Iranian sanctions — is quite interesting. Could the new man in charge be willing to compromise a bit more than Putin?

Superdelegates

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

John Lewis is pulling his support from Hillary and turning toward Obama. That is good news for Barack.

Obamacans

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

It has been a great week for Obama. His current victory streak is golden in an age of instant reporting. He has some serious momentum. Hillary is looking flustered — also a good sign.

Infragard

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

I feel bad about spreading the fear, but this information needs to be more highly publicized. It looks like we are closer than ever to our Burroughsian-Orwellian nightmares.
This wild west cyber-shenanigans is about to get out of control.

GITMO

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Wow, every time I tell myself, “Oh, you’re just being paranoid; it can’t really be that bad.” Then, I read something like this. Apparently, not only is there a Guantanamo Bay, but there is a secret Guantanamo Bay.

A Sign of the Times

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Here is another installment of our welcome to 1984 series. Rarely am I as scared by an article as I was when I read that one. Retina scans…really?

Super Tuesday

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

We all know today is Super Tuesday. Let’s hope for a great turn out at the polling places — young people in droves, I hope. If Barack can ride this current wave of enthusiasm, endorsement, and fundraising, perhaps he can make a dent in the machine.