Allsburg
- : Seattle
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- : M.A., Philosophy UCLA 1996 MFA, Film, UCLA 1999 J.D., Yale, 2003
Obama Spiritual Support Network
Forgive my appearance--I've been feeling a little under the weather. But today on MyObama, I was invited to participate in this event. I won't make any comments about it (at least not in the blogpost body), but you can take...more »
Posted on May 1, 2008 8:42 PM
Clinton and Obama Both Lead McCain in Pledged Delegates
In case people out there are worried about the effects that the long democratic primary will have on the Democratic candidate in the General Election, it's worth remembering that both democrats lead McCain in pledged delegates.According to CNN, Obama has...more »
Posted on April 22, 2008 9:40 PM
Obama Raises $10,000,000,000,000 so far in April!
David Plouffe, Obama's campaign manager, just announced that so far in April Obama's raised $10,000,000,000,000.Yes, that's right: an unbelievable TEN TRILLION DOLLARS!!!Obama has vowed that he will only spend one trillion dollars on his presidential campaign, and that if he...more »
Posted on April 21, 2008 1:49 AM
This CAN'T be good...
So here I am, Ben Hocking, your favorite Comp Sci professor who likes to blog on TPM. You've seen me. You know me. Right?Wrong. I'm actually the little baby that runs the Troll-a-thon.Turns out that, with the new TPM layout,...more »
Posted on April 18, 2008 8:48 PM
TPMCafe Troll-a-thon: Day Five...
...is canceled due to lack of interest and lack of recommendations.Now I won't be able to give away that 2008 Toyota Prius.You have only yourselves to blame....more »
Posted on April 18, 2008 12:30 AM
TPMCafe Troll-a-thon Day Four: Obama Nation
Day Three of the Troll-a-thon, though the least well-recommended, was by far the greatest experiment in trolling so far this year. In case you missed it, trolls were asked to weigh in on the 1908 general election competition between William...more »
Posted on April 17, 2008 12:11 AM
TPMCafe Troll-a-thon Day Three: A Troll down Memory Lane
Desidero took an early lead in Day Two of the Troll-a-thon, and despite a number of good efforts, no one was able to catch up. Not even Billy Glad's complaint about the echo chamber could change the fact that the...more »
Posted on April 16, 2008 12:07 AM
Inaugural TPMCafe Troll-a-thon: Day Two - The Culture Wars
Congratulations to all you first-timer trolls out there. We had some stellar performances yesterday. Notable mentions include Blue Orb, for excellence in concern trolling, multiple identical posting, and links to right-wing websites. Kudos to elliotness, for multiple changes of his...more »
Posted on April 15, 2008 12:34 AM
First Annual TPMCafe Troll-a-thon: Day One
Welcome to TPMCafe's First Annual Troll-a-thon. Every day this week, we'll post a new topic for trolling. Scores will be awarded by our three-judge panel: Gotalife (representing trolls), FlyOnTheWall (representing pundits), and of course, TrollCritic 3000 (representing Troll Critics everywhere).To...more »
Posted on April 14, 2008 12:20 AM
Howard Dean, the Clintons, Lanny Davis and Reverend Wright
In the interests of finishing what RIPWellstone started, here is the rest of...more »
Posted on April 10, 2008 11:44 PM
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what some people don't get is that the "Party" includes Hillary supporters, and if the "Party" is demonizing half of its voters, it's hard to decide who's leaving whom.
The Unity Baby declares this the quote of the day.
Posted at May 11, 2008 7:09 PM in response to Clinton Rules: Telling the Fat Lady When To Sing
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I am Allsburg, and I approve this message.
Posted at May 9, 2008 9:04 PM in response to Just Say No, Or, Time To Ride the Unity Pony
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Missouri Voter, don't think you can hide behind that kilt and that new name. We know you are Greg DeLassus. And we also know that you would set us down a horrible path toward mining asteroids to pay for escalating health care costs. Only through the use of nanotechnology can we achieve affordable health care. Your presidential bid is doomed. I'm working to introduce legislation through my representative that will allow ten-year-olds to be president, and if I am successful, you have no shot at the election in 2016. However, if you forsake your quixotic quest now, and admit the superiority of nanotechnology, perhaps we can discuss the possibility of a joint ticket.
Posted at May 9, 2008 9:03 PM in response to Clinton's Real Electability Powerpoint
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As the self-declared Unity Baby, I am not at liberty to tell you how much I enjoyed that.
Posted at May 9, 2008 8:54 PM in response to Clinton's Real Electability Powerpoint
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Billy, we love you. We really do. You've blamed me for your alienation because you know I'll take it hard, and because I've picked on you in the past. But I would never have picked on you if I hadn't thought you were worth it. And if you stick around, I promise I'll never put you in a dress again.
Posted at May 9, 2008 4:09 PM in response to The Ballad of Billy Glad
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I was never going to bring it up again. I swear. I had taken a solemn and secret oath. You will never hear the words flow from my mouth again.
Posted at May 9, 2008 12:00 PM in response to Hillary Clinton Says Only Whites Matter
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gasket, a lot of people have wondered what would happen at TPM when a democratic candidate was finally announced. Of course, technically there's not one yet, but I think everyone, including you and Billy, now think that Obama will be the nominee, barring some really unforeseen development.
But I kind of see alignments shifting already, between those who want to move on, and those who want to keep fighting the last fight. I agree with your comment, which surprises me. I've also disagreed with a lot of what clearthinker has been saying, which also surprises me.
I think that it is just a transitional phase. But it does make me believe that there will always be room for disagreement on these boards.
Posted at May 8, 2008 7:00 PM in response to Hillary Clinton Says Only Whites Matter
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BionicSoy, even though Billy and I are on the opposite sides with respect to our candidate choices, there are many ways in which he and I are closer in temperament and ideology than either of us is to you. I don't think there's ever been a time when Billy would have followed Clinton "no matter what she does."
Posted at May 8, 2008 6:56 PM in response to Hillary Clinton Says Only Whites Matter
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Andrew,
This sounds like it could be an improvement. I have to say, I seldom check out the TPMCafe site; instead, I just hop around the "recommended" posts I see on Election Central. But I'm open to change.
I will say, I'll be happier when we can post on topics other than muck and the election. (Of course, we can now but there's virtually no chance of it being seen by much of an audience.)
Also, can you ban that Genghis guy? Or at least his shirt?
Thank you,
a baby.
Posted at May 8, 2008 6:36 PM in response to Some Quick Changes
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Damn. I was afraid of that.
See? What did I tell you KateO!
It's ok, though--if you've been paying attention at all, you'll have learned that Genghis is a Republican plant designed to ridicule and demean the upcoming election. A very, very subtle plant. Perhaps even a Republican tree.
Posted at May 8, 2008 6:25 PM in response to What the hell is wrong with you people?
