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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
Obama Anti-Smear Site
Don't know if anyone's posted this yet. The Obama campaign has launched a rapid response site to combat smears against the candidate:http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/fightthesmearshome/Nice to have a central point of reference......more »
Posted on June 12, 2008 1:33 PM
The Filth Has Begun, Courtesy Larry Johnson
Anti-Obama blogger Larry Johnson, bitterly disappointed that his Michelle Obama hoax failed to gain legs, has posted this Rovian attack on his racist No Quarter website:http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/06/09/rabid-anti-semitism-on-obamas-official-2008-campaign-website/Does anyone seriously believe Larry wasn't the author of the post he's claiming to be...more »
Posted on June 9, 2008 12:32 PM
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I can't speak for Chrono, but I definitely wasn't talking about you.
Posted at July 5, 2008 7:20 PM in response to Will the Real Sen. Obama Please Stand Up
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I think when some people heard Obama decry politics as usual, they heard: "I'm going to do everything you want me to do. I'm going to drastically change everything. I'm going to give you precisely what you want, and I've figured out a magical way to give everyone else what they want too."
Remember this Gary Larson cartoon?
http://z.hubpages.com/u/209782_f520.jpg
Some people are like that too. They hear what they want to hear.
Posted at July 5, 2008 3:40 PM in response to Will the Real Sen. Obama Please Stand Up
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Tena, he's not talking about "doing" anything to anyone. He's not proposing a law that requires women to give up their babies for adoption. He's only saying that he thinks it's an option that should be emphasized more. He's doing what he always does, which is try to find some middle ground.
Posted at July 5, 2008 3:34 PM in response to Obama: Mental Distress Shouldn't Qualify As Exception For Late-Term Abortion
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Personally, I've been disappointed by Obama's strategic decisions a few times, but not at all surprised by the positions he's taken. I know we were all hoping for someone more Godlike, but we'll just have to learn to live with a mere mortal.
Posted at July 5, 2008 3:18 PM in response to Will the Real Sen. Obama Please Stand Up
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Pay no attention to Billy. He's got a box of rocks he needs to get rid of before he can call it a day. If one happens to land near you, it's nothing personal. Sniping is just his way of dealing with rejection.
Posted at July 5, 2008 3:14 PM in response to Obama: Mental Distress Shouldn't Qualify As Exception For Late-Term Abortion
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I can't imagine why a rape victim would wait until the third trimester to have an abortion.
Posted at July 5, 2008 3:10 PM in response to Obama: Mental Distress Shouldn't Qualify As Exception For Late-Term Abortion
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There's nothing exciting about a horse race that isn't even close. They're kneecapping Obama, hoping that crippling him will give them a photo finish. It's never about the news. It's always about the ad rates.
Posted at July 5, 2008 8:34 AM in response to Does the Prees Love McCain or Just Ratings?
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I've always thought it was fairly obvious that our invasion of Iraq was mostly about Israel. Of course no one is allowed to say that without being blasted with the usual accusations. It's all so drearily predictable. At least Klein is indemnified somewhat against charges of antisemitism. Is "Zionist hawk" the definition of the word neocon? Maybe so, but don't breath a word of it in public.
Posted at July 5, 2008 8:22 AM in response to Time's Joe Klein versus Foxman's Anti-Defamation League on THE NEOCONS! (Plus Clifford May Weighs In)
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Unfortunately, you can't segment it like that. It's one planet, and overpopulation on one part of the globe affects all of us. There's a very real possibility that there is no way to make "inevitable" growth sustainable.
Did you know that it takes the approximate equivalent of seven trees to neutralize the carbon output from a single human body? And that's not including the additional carbon we produce with our cars and our power plants and so forth. So while our numbers grow exponentially, we're destroying our air purification system at an ever increasing rate. Global warming is an indication that we've probably already passed the tipping point.
Posted at July 5, 2008 8:04 AM in response to Welcome to "Eventually"
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"What the hell is the point of a house democrat who supports bush all the way?"
Name one.
Posted at July 5, 2008 7:48 AM in response to Top signs of Netroots overreach
