Genghis
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- : I'm a freelance software developer who went to grad school for philosophy and a New Yorker who grew up in Iowa. Please join our Obama group: http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/TPM-aholicsSupportGroup I can be reached at xenghis@gmail.com.
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Posted on July 3, 2008 1:40 AM
The Strange History Of John McCain's Economic Theories
According to the non-partisan Tax Policy Center, John McCain's recently released tax plan is very regressive "even compared with a system in which the 2001-06 tax cuts are made permanent." It provides "relatively little tax relief to those at the...more »
Posted on June 17, 2008 9:16 PM
The perfect VP for Obama
After weeks of reading breathless discussions and confident prognoses concerning Obama's running mate, I have concluded that I'm smart, and everyone else is stupid. The obvious choice is right in front of us, but most people have trouble seeing what's...more »
Posted on June 11, 2008 8:13 PM
Live From San Francisco - She Will Be Making No Decisions Tonight
I'm here in San Francisco at Club Waziema, everyone's favorite Ethiopian club, with California Page, Oakviolin, and a bunch of other non-TPMers. I made two beer bets tonight:1) Hillary would not concede2) Hillary would not mention HillaryClinton.com (an implicit concession)Looks...more »
Posted on June 3, 2008 9:54 PM
Importance of the Popular Vote on Legitimacy
I posted this commentary on Greg Sargent's thread about Hendrik Hertzberg's analysis of the popular vote but felt that it merited it's own thread...There has been much debate about the popular vote over the past couple of months. The vote...more »
Posted on May 27, 2008 1:07 PM
How the G.O.P. Got Its Groove Back
After a string of embarrassing election losses, Republicans have had enough. In a major address to the American people, Representative Jeb Hensarling of Texas, chairman of the underrated Republican Study Committee, has declared that Republicans leaders are feeling sober.We have...more »
Posted on May 20, 2008 6:43 PM
American Politics and Nietzsche's Will To Power
This world is the will to power -- and nothing besides.-- Nietzsche, The Will to PowerNietzsche has argued that the will to power, the will to not only survive but to dominate, is the fundamental driving force of all life....more »
Posted on May 15, 2008 6:10 PM
Clinton's Real Electability Powerpoint
This is rather alarming. Apparently, the "electability" powerpoint that Clinton sent out to House Dems was a decoy. Select uncommitted superdelegates obtained a very different pointpoint. I've managed to obtain a leaked copy and posted it here. Please check it...more »
Posted on May 9, 2008 3:04 PM
The End Has Begun
A couple of days ago, I argued that after Tuesday, the race would essentially be over because there would no longer be a way for Clinton to win the popular vote, her only remaining plausible argument for superdelegates to vote...more »
Posted on May 7, 2008 2:16 AM
The Beginning of the End (Or How I Learned To Love The Math)
I've declared repeatedly since the PA primary that this race is over soon after May 6th. Despite the high anxiety of Obama supporters and all the talk of Clinton momentum, I stand by this projection. My reason for saying so...more »
Posted on May 4, 2008 6:17 PM
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Lila, please ban CT for meta-posting spam comments and other offenses too disturbing to relate here.
Posted at July 3, 2008 5:51 PM in response to FISA
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dictory is middle english for dictionary
Posted at July 3, 2008 5:49 PM in response to FISA
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For the record, I think it's hilarious that MassDem got banned for posting the middle english dictory.
Posted at July 3, 2008 5:48 PM in response to FISA
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Pseudo apology. I'm not worried about being banned--that would give me some street cred. But I recognize and share TPM's interest in keeping the content quality high. In fact, this meta-post is my own snarky attempt at quality control. But it honestly isn't a high-quality post. One of those posts where I debated whether to subject the world to it and then just said, fuck it.
Posted at July 3, 2008 5:45 PM in response to FISA
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Nah. Those things only play one song over and over again.
Posted at July 3, 2008 3:08 PM in response to FISA
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I don't get it. Serious, I don't. Though I believe you when you say it's funny.
Posted at July 3, 2008 3:04 PM in response to FISA
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Hi Lila. Welcome to the cafe. Don't blame Frog Leg. I started it. He/she is just running with the joke.
This is one of those threads which, while not pointless, is not very serious in purpose. People use threads like this for friendly banter, in contrast to the combative debate threads. IMO, such threads were helpful in tamping down some of the anger during the primary season, which in turn promoted civility in the debate threads, though of course there is a danger of having too many of these banter threads because they're only interesting to cafe regulars.
In any case, I hope that the new editorial policy allows for threads like this one (in moderation). Though I had a point to make, it's certainly not my most thoughtful post. I'll write one with more content when I have more time. And if Frog Leg hits that post with a FISAFISAFISA, I encourage you to ban him or her for eternity.
Also, please ban Yoda Urbinato. He's a troll.
Posted at July 3, 2008 3:01 PM in response to FISA
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I didn't know that she had left.
PS Thank you for having the courage to speak the truth about that evil man.
Posted at July 3, 2008 12:41 PM in response to Hillary is Back!
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My reading comprehension is delayed. I didn't realize what Frog Leg was saying until the third one. If I could take back the all three, I would.
Posted at July 3, 2008 12:04 PM in response to FISA
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Alas, like a cowboy who vanquishes the outlaw and rides off into the sunset, joltin' idiotic has left and gone away.
Posted at July 3, 2008 11:59 AM in response to FISA
