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obama-mccain debate on comedy central
Though I don't think it likely I am hoping for at least one good debate during the GE. I think Jon Stewart would be much better than any moderator we are likely to see. Does anyone have any idea how...more »
Posted on May 18, 2008 9:43 PM
where can I find a candidate how will treat the gas tax the way I think it should be?
every month increase the tax by a nickel/gallon. Cap it so that the price of gas is never more than 50% tax. Put the money into various energy(non fossil) and transport(rail) projects needed for a country using less oil....more »
Posted on May 4, 2008 12:04 PM
leaked sheet revisited
As an exercise i just looked back at the 2/6 leaked obama speadsheet.contest, total delegates, projected obama delegates, actual obama result minus projectedLA 56, 31, +3NE 24, 15, +1VI 3, 2, +1WA 78, 49, +4ME 24, 10, +5DC 15, 9,+3MD...more »
Posted on April 24, 2008 1:13 AM
projected that iowa adds 8 more
7 more to Obama in second round of iowa caucus+1 bonus likely now that he has the majority.I wonder if it isn't going to be clearly over before PA?...more »
Posted on March 15, 2008 8:21 PM
who is running against Rep. Steve King (R-IA) that i can donate money to?
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Posted on March 8, 2008 12:21 PM
hopefully a baker's dozen
vt makes 12 blowouts in a row....more »
Posted on March 4, 2008 7:25 PM
a case against uber-tuesday
Jan 13: Clinton 42%, Obama 27% Feb 3: Clinton 41%, Obama 41% Feb 25: Obama 54%, Clinton 38%...more »
Posted on February 25, 2008 10:55 PM
a Go player's analogy
In another life, before job, religion, and family were important, I was obsessed with the game of go. If you haven't studied go at least a little bit, I expect you will find my thought gibberish.I believe how one plays...more »
Posted on February 23, 2008 2:15 PM
recommend (yes / no / troll)
I don't mind looking at posts that i disagree with, but reading trolls is a waste of time. Combine being able to mark posts, with being able to filter and we have a better system....more »
Posted on February 10, 2008 1:33 PM
Why is there a large gender difference in who shows to vote?
on another thread it was suggested that 58.5% of dem primary voters so far have been women. why?1. old people vote more. old men are more likely to be dead?2. women take voting more seriously?3. dames are more likely to...more »
Posted on February 5, 2008 1:01 AM
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01feb2009 + 16 months = 01jun2010
31dec2009 - 01jun2010 = 7 monthsPosted at July 21, 2008 3:25 PM in response to L.A. Times Gets It Right: Iraqi Leaders Agree With Obama
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the average staffer pulls in 50k/month?
sign me up.Posted at July 18, 2008 1:41 PM in response to The Big Picture: Obama, Dems Likely To Vastly Outpace Republicans In Fundraising
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what are the dnc/rnc caps?
Posted at July 18, 2008 12:47 PM in response to The Big Picture: Obama, Dems Likely To Vastly Outpace Republicans In Fundraising
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the point that the sarge is making: Truthiness does not solely belong to any one party.
Posted at July 16, 2008 4:52 PM in response to Bloody Republican Vs. Republican Fratricide In Top House Race
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why can't there be ties when there are no-vote/abstain?
Posted at July 16, 2008 3:24 PM in response to Growing Support for Constitutional Amendment To Popularly Elect Speaker
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not sure i agree.
the soviets tried that and it didn't work out so well.
going in light and supporting the locals with small numbers of elite troops might well have been the best strategy.
it was throwing those troops into iraq that has been less successful (on both fronts).also, i suspect both wars were fought with one eye on iran. if iraq had gone smoothly, i think it is highly unlikely we would have stopped in iraq.
Posted at July 14, 2008 3:44 PM in response to Joe Biden: Military Commanders Want Obama To Visit Iraq
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if the impersonator was good, then this would be bad.
Posted at June 30, 2008 9:02 PM in response to New Dem Radio Ad Has Bush Impersonator Thanking Local Republicans
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i tend to think that if they can prove that the president asked them to do illegal stuff then the president should be the one in court (probably senatorial, not judicial).
Posted at June 21, 2008 11:18 AM in response to Musings on Obama and FISA
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i don't find holding the telecoms' feet to the fire as necessary as the commander in chief's.
Posted at June 21, 2008 9:32 AM in response to Musings on Obama and FISA
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http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/2008/05/obamamccain-debate-on-comedy-c.php
Posted at June 19, 2008 11:15 PM in response to Jon Stewart is a better journalist than real journalists
