Monthly Archives: April 2008
Mary Landrieu
I received an email from Barbara Boxer’s campagn with an interesting title: Why is George Bush in Louisiana today? I love a good headline, so I opened it. Turns out she is in a hell of a fight with John … Continue reading
Glad I’m Not Alone
And I’m glad I check my Bulk Mail inbox. I received an email about the Center for American Progress‘s new website. I found a great blog entry about Stephanopolous and Gibson. It turns out that lil’ Georgie boy actually received … Continue reading
Friend and Allies
You know, a “smug, elitist grin” spreads across my face every time I hear someone scrutinizing Barack’s connections, political and otherwise. Here’s my first level of amusement: what politician doesn’t have a few “black sheep”? Secondly, with a documented upwards … Continue reading
Irresponsible Headlines
I’m generally a fan of the BBC, but I’m annoyed when they run headlines like Clinton ‘Best to take on McCain’. Sure, you’ve got quotations around that, but it’s still misleading. Of course SHE thinks she’s better equipped to take … Continue reading
Comparisons
Perhaps there isn’t as huge of a gap between Clinton and McCain as even I’d thought. This is a disturbing statement to make on any day let alone a voting day.
I’m Not One to Mix Religion and Politics…
But, I would think this would be particularly insulting to the Tibetan people and to say that they have suffered in recent years is an understatement. As far as “religious leaders” go, I’d rank (and I’m sure most would) the … Continue reading
In God We Trust Suit
This is bad news! A judge has upheld the issuance of Indiana license plates bearing the message “In God We Trust,” dismissing a constitutional challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana.
Pretend I’m Andy Rooney
Except I don’t think you can chalk up my sentiments about last night’s debate to senility/overall aged crankiness… However, please accept my gripes from last night as though I were your wise-ish neighborhood curmudgeon. Gibson and Stephanopolous lobbed softballs to … Continue reading
The Real Mark Penn Issue
But the candidate with a real Mark Penn issue is McCain, whose key consultant, Rick Davis, is a partner in a consulting and lobbying firm that has a long, lucrative relationship with the pro-Putin, anti-western, and organized-crime-linked side of the … Continue reading
Cheney Signed Off on Torture
Didn’t John McCain used to be anti-torture? Then why is he applauding it now?