Monthly Archives: September 2008

Why the bailout plan Didn’t Pass

A number of Republicans have pointed to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s highly partisan speech just prior to yesterday’s House vote on the bailout plan as the reason it didn’t pass. The claim is that she “offended” a bunch of Republicans who … Continue reading

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What a Relief!

I am just so relieved right now. No, not because the Bush Administration has once again stepped up to the plate in a crisis situation with a plan that gives the Federal Government enormous powers without subjecting them to pesky … Continue reading

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Enough is enough!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve pretty much had it with listening to War Victim John McCain. “I know how to win wars,” and “I know how to fix the economy.” How did he learn how to win wars? … Continue reading

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Minor Party News Update

Breaking news! Ralph “I don’t know when to quit” Nader has made it onto the ballot in Florida, as the nominee of the Ecology Party. I’m sure everyone will join me in saying “Oh, goody!” According to the Nader website, … Continue reading

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Happy Constitution Day

Two hundred and twenty one years ago today, our Founders gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Constitution. That makes it the world’s oldest Federal Constitution currently in effect. Hooray for us! Let’s not quibble about how much of it is … Continue reading

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John McCain: Reformer by Proxy

I just found out something huge. I was just reviewing the tape of John McCain on The View, from last week. On that tape, he says something amazing about Celebrity Governor Sarah Palin. First, Barbara Walters and he agree that … Continue reading

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Liberal Media Bias? So What?

The brilliant idea underlying the Republicans’ overall political strategy for the past couple of decades is a consistent two-pronged strategy for dealing with the media. First, denigrate your opponent’s character non-stop, while holding your candidate up as an embodiment of … Continue reading

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The New L-word

I’m just going to come right out and say this. If anyone is offended by it, they can just go ahead and be offended. I’m against putting lipstick on Joe Biden. Oh, sure, there are those who say Obama’s playing … Continue reading

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The Changeling

Many people were surprised when John McCain’s speech at the Republican National Convention was all about change. But see, there’s a change right there. From dismissing Barack Obama’s calls for change as being “empty,” McCain switched to making truly empty … Continue reading

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Elitists? Don’t Look at Us

After hearing Republicans knock the liberal “elitists” at the RNC this week, I was a bit surprised to read an AP story today (link below), reporting on the fashions worn at the convention by Cindy McCain, Laura Bush, and Celebrity … Continue reading

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