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- Hillary-Supporter George McGovern Calls On Her To Drop Out
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What Do You WANT To Believe?
I'm a Buddhist. As such, I believe in the power of the Mind. And I accept that we live in the world that we have all agreed to believe in.Do you agree with that? It doesn't matter. Your Mind's influence...more »
Posted on August 10, 2008 12:02 AM
CFTC Quietly Reclassifies Oil Futures Traders
A recent data revision by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission has revised upward--by nearly 25%--the the total number of oil futures contracts thought to be held by speculators. According to the CFTC, as of July 15, speculators controlled 48% of...more »
Posted on August 7, 2008 5:09 PM
Time To Get To Work On FISA
It's my hope that this post won't lead to a lot of discussion, but rather to a few recs and a lot of action. As you know, the FISA vote has been delayed until after the July 4th recess. The...more »
Posted on July 2, 2008 8:07 AM
The REAL Barack Obama--Unmasking the Beast
After years of working as a community organizer, state legislator and U.S. Senator (cynically promoting "liberal" causes and casting thousands of phony votes in order to fool us into thinking he's a liberal Democrat) Barack Obama is finally showing his...more »
Posted on July 1, 2008 12:48 PM
Chris Dodd's Speech Is A Must-See
This is an amazing speech. Before I supported Barack Obama, I was a Dodd supporter. I still wish there had been a way for him to secure the nomination. He's one of the most principled Senators we have, and he's...more »
Posted on June 25, 2008 7:31 PM
MoveOn Pressing Obama To Filibuster
In a new demonstration of their vast political naivete, MoveOn.org is now offering Senator Obama the benefit of their advice on how to win a battle and lose the war:http://pol.moveon.org/immunity/080621obama.htmlJust when I thought they couldn't top the "Betrayus" ad, they...more »
Posted on June 23, 2008 9:00 AM
So Nice To Have You Back, Mr. Friedman
Now that the endless, partisan nominating season is over, Thomas Friedman has returned to doing what he does best: writing rationally about complex issues in a way that cuts straight to the heart of the matter. In today's New York...more »
Posted on June 22, 2008 12:04 PM
Larry Sinclair Ends His Press In Handcuffs
Larry Sinclair, the guy who claims to have done cocaine and had sex with Barack Obama, held a press conference today at the National Press Club. At the end of the event, he was arrested and led away in cuffs. ...more »
Posted on June 18, 2008 8:26 PM
My Secret for Great Veggie Vindaloo
In a recent comment, Chino Blanco suggested that posts by obvious trolls be treated as open threads. I'd just like to say that I think this is a brilliant idea, and it's great fun as well. Let's share family recipes,...more »
Posted on June 14, 2008 11:54 AM
Olbermann Hits McCain's "Not Too Important" Comment
Keith Olbermann has fallen out of favor with many on the left lately, mainly as a result of his annoying tendency to call 'em as he sees 'em. Well, he's calling 'em as he sees 'em again, and I'd say...more »
Posted on June 13, 2008 10:52 AM
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I've always thought that all politicians should run as if they're quitting politics forever after their next term in office. We'd get much better government. The biggest problem with American politics is that some make it a career. After the election, we should hang the loser and throw the winner in jail. I believe that would lead to much better government over the long run.
Posted at August 27, 2008 12:57 AM in response to Hillary: "Were You In This Campaign Just For Me?"
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Schweitzer was pretty freakin' great tonight, wasn't he? I didn't know much about the guy before tonight, but he really got the crowd fired up.
Hillary was brilliant. If she decides to run again, she's a shoe-in.
Posted at August 27, 2008 12:48 AM in response to Hillary: "Were You In This Campaign Just For Me?"
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I think Penn, Wolfson and the Big Dog DID have her locked away. Tonight, I got the impression that Hillary (sans her "minders") is a genuine, compassionate Democrat. I have never gotten that impression before. I've always thought of her as a complete phony. I'm starting to believe she was just a willing participant and that the complete phonies were using her from behind the screen.
Posted at August 27, 2008 12:44 AM in response to Hillary: "Were You In This Campaign Just For Me?"
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Because Fox is important. They have a huge influence on American life and you need to know what they're saying. Smug, complacent ignorance is comfortable and happy, but knowing thy enemy is the only way to defeat thy enemy.
Posted at August 27, 2008 12:38 AM in response to Hillary: "Were You In This Campaign Just For Me?"
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An amazing speech. Easily the best speech I've ever seen her give. She did everything she needed to do and more.
I got the sense that she was almost relieved to give this speech. I wonder if this "catharsis" she's been talking about lately wasn't more about her than about her supporters. Tonight seemed like a catharsis for Hillary. Did Bill want Hillary to be president more than Hillary wanted Hillary to be president? Just a thought...
Posted at August 27, 2008 12:28 AM in response to Hillary: "Were You In This Campaign Just For Me?"
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Very soon, the McCain campaign gets put on its public financing allowance. Then the game changes completely.
Posted at August 26, 2008 6:19 PM in response to Focus Group: "Celeb" Ad Working -- But Not How You Think
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What is Bill Clinton? Eight? He should just say what it is he wants to say and get it over with. He'll come across as bitter and self-centered, which is exactly what he is. But he'll be done with it.
Then he should grow the hell up. It was a POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Nothing personal, Bubba. For once in your life, maybe you could consider acting like an adult.
Posted at August 25, 2008 1:37 PM in response to Howard Wolfson Confirms Rift Between Bill Clinton And Obama
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If you're not playing offense, you're losing--it's really as simple as that. Obama needs to realize that as much as he'd like to run a positive campaign, it just ain't gonna happen. He's running against a Republican, and with them, it's destroy or be destroyed. Period. Obama needs to destroy McCain.
No more Mr. Nice Guy, Barack. Hit him until he falls.
Posted at August 20, 2008 6:35 PM in response to Wake Up, Obama Camp
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Seconded. Screw Hillary. She will never be president and I couldn't be happier about that.
Posted at August 19, 2008 6:07 PM in response to Poll: National Race A Dead Heat; McCain's Attacks Working
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Well then it's been a complete waste of time for both political parties to have courted them so aggressively and for so long. All those political strategists are probably just incompetent.
Posted at August 17, 2008 1:11 PM in response to My Two Cents: Obama at Rick Warren's Saddleback Soiree
