- : Germany
- : 43
- : greenish
- : Democrat (at least to get Obama elected)
- : I'm a guy ("ami" -- thats ahh-mee -- means "American" in German slang)
Feedback Please! (CPU Maxxing Out on TPM)
I just realized that my CPU maxxes out when I'm on TPM.Is anyone else having this problem?As far as I can tell, it seems to occur only on pages with embedded video (for example, on this page everything's fine). Though...more »
Posted on October 1, 2008 5:36 AM
And now for something completely different...
Ok, ok, it's not Monty Python, but I'm betting Terry Gilliam was a pretty strong visual inspiration for this: Time for Some Campaignin'That's it! Now you can return to your regular programming......more »
Posted on July 31, 2008 2:56 PM
Take action against the National Press Club's decision to host a news conference by Larry Sinclair!
It's way past my bedtime here, but I couldn't let this slip by without an immediate response. Here are the details from firedoglake: A video has been circulating the internet showing a man, Larry Sinclair, speaking to camera making slanderous...more »
Posted on June 12, 2008 8:10 PM
Obama's First 100 Days: What We Have to Look Forward To
For so many of us at TPM, I'm sure this election not only means the opportunity to select a worthy person for the presidency, but to also take an active part as citizens in the restoration of this shambles our...more »
Posted on May 29, 2008 8:18 AM
Nomination Math 101: How Obama Is Ahead by over 1 Million in the Popular Vote (Even Counting FL & MI)
The rules of the nomination process in the Democratic Party make it very clear that the only measure which counts toward the nomination is the delegate count. Nevertheless, the idea that the so-called "popular vote" still has relevance continues...more »
Posted on May 22, 2008 6:48 PM
Calling Clinton Supporters: Clinton's Possible Paths to the White House
OK, I really want to know from those of you who still firmly support Clinton's nomination over Obama's: What feasible scenarios do you see for her not only winning the nomination, but also winning enough support in the general election...more »
Posted on April 21, 2008 9:45 AM
The Popular Vote Is Meaningless
or Why the Pledged Delegate Count Is the 'Real' Popular VoteWhen confronted with the facts of Obama's now large and insurmountable lead in pledged delegates or his victories in the vast majority of contests, Clinton supporters and even (especially?) news...more »
Posted on March 12, 2008 8:00 PM
George Carlin reads TPM
For my first blog entry, I'll begin modestly with a link to a wonderful George Carlin interview at Huffington Post.In typical Carlin fashion, he gives a blistering appraisal of the American experience:I think that human beings were given great gifts...more »
Posted on March 3, 2008 4:32 AM
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Hmmm, a politician inciting his supporters to hatefulness during an economic crisis -- why does this sound so familiar?
Posted at October 10, 2008 12:40 PM in response to Obama Attacks McCain-Palin For Stoking Fear and Anger At Rallies
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Ooh, like the asymmetry of the comeback. The guy who didn't have what it takes to make admiral made small by the guy that did. :o)
Posted at October 6, 2008 12:15 PM in response to Retired Admiral Hits Back At McCain's Attack On Obama As "Dangerous"
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I hope Mr. Reich is right. As The Clash sang it, "Anger is a power, if you know that you can use it."
Posted at October 2, 2008 2:32 AM in response to The Almost-Done Deal, and the Era of Angry Populism
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It's a widely known fact that the Rev. Moon is a Republican. Oh wait, you didn't know that, didja?
Posted at September 30, 2008 5:06 PM in response to New McCain Ad Slices And Dices Obama Quote To Falsely Suggest Obama Echoed McCain
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You know things are bad for the Repubs when they start churning out ads against their own candidate's stances.
Posted at September 30, 2008 9:59 AM in response to Election Central Morning Roundup
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Oh yeah, and No Beatles!!
Posted at September 26, 2008 3:05 AM in response to LaRouche: No Compromise, No Consensus, No Bailout!
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More excerpts:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4476649n
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4476721n
Posted at September 25, 2008 4:27 PM in response to Palin Explains Why Alaska Experience Gives Her National Security Credentials
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Well it's obvious what was messing her up -- she was having to concentrate the whole time upon not revealing the secret stealth moose she sends on reconnaissance missions into Russia.
Posted at September 25, 2008 4:12 PM in response to Palin Explains Why Alaska Experience Gives Her National Security Credentials
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Little trivia tidbit: Pfotenhauer translates as "paw smacker." :o)
Posted at September 25, 2008 1:08 PM in response to Despite "Suspension" Of Campaign, Two McCain Advisers Attacked Obama Today
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My (purely subjective) take from perusing the USA Today's comment section is that the vast majority see McCain's attempt to delay the debate as a chicken-shit ploy.
Am I just deluded in thinking that the American people are finally casting off the shackles of fear and ignorance of the past several years?
Posted at September 24, 2008 4:38 PM in response to Harry Reid: The Debate Must Go On
