Can we fire all  of these bastards and the Executive Branch and start the hell over? These people are incapable of doing anything positive for this country. What a disgusting week.

This financial crises will put down the dog of Republican Dogma that says Gov't is bad or that Gov't is too big. I would hope that Barack uses this to bash McCain over the head , day in and day out.

I think that argument now has been exposed for what it is. A BIG LIE.

Then someone please explain to me why the Democratic Leadership seems to be ligning up with Bush to bail out the Investment houses and Foreign Interests tonight? Thousand and thousands of families tossed out of their houses and we reward investors for making bad decsions on the Stock Market?

This party needs leadership of some kind so badly. This sort of thing is really hurtful to all Americans but especially to hardworking Americans down on their luck at this time.

Not sure if anyone missed today's MTP. But did I hear the esteemed Senator from Missouri actually say that Obama's timetable of 16 months for pull out of Iraq is a goal? And, of course, goals aren't that exact and the actual timing may be up in the air? So is it Obamaspeak to say a Goal isn't really a goal it is only a target?  How is this different from what McCain is saying? I hope to God that this is just a gaffe.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25662958/

China has refused to stop arms shipments to Zimbabwe and Robert Mugabe. It is just another sign of the Chinese Gov't propping up Dictators in Africa. We should have boycotted these Olympics. Full stop. So Robert Mugabe will still be able to buy his armaments and kill off oppenents. We should stand behind the AU on this issue. We should do all we can to support any negotiated or armed settlement that removes Mr. Mugabe from power.

http://allafrica.com/stories/200806290008.html

"I promise you I will listen to what has been said here, even though I wasn't here." -at the President's Economic Forum in Waco, Texas, Aug. 13, 2002

She hit every note and sang the song as well as it can be sung. She brought tears to these eyes as she spoke the truth from her heart. I can't say how impressive she is as a person, wife, mother, politician. A role model for us all. I am still hours since, in shock to how touching it all was. She would have made a great President. I am truely proud to say I supported her. Thank You Hillary Clinton.

Just in case you've not seen it. The UN needs to step in now and not wait. This is a bad situation that is going to get horribly worse without some leadership. It is obvious Bush is not going to do anything......Can I ask we all email our Representatives about this.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7439016.stm

I want to take my hat off to David Axelrod. Truely has become a political genius. Not sure what you do with him after the campaign but the guy has "IT"

Yes, I thought I should make one as well. Barack has won the Nomination or.....will once you know what happens. All that is left is for Hillary to take a deep breath and start anew. I'd just ask everyone to give her a little time. She is a fighter and hardheaded. She isn't very good at this. Actually, she never has had to do "this" so I am sure she is trying to find her way.

Will she concede? Surely. Will she push behind Barack? Assuredly. Will her supporters do the same? Yes.  Will it always be nice and quiet and fun? No.  Will we still complain and ask questions and try to have our way? Yes. Will your argue back? I hope so.....

But this isn't about her it is about me. I wanted to just say it was a great fight and I appreciate everyone on this site. You may not believe it but it is true. If I hurt anyone or said anything that caused anyone harm I do apologize. It was not my intention. As I have said elsewhere I am a terrible loser. I don't do it well. And, when I am equally for something I am either ALL in or not at all.

I, for one will work hard to try and make sure Barack becomes the next President because I do know what is at stake. We cannot allow another Republican to occupy the White House. We must increase majorities in both Houses of Congress. We have to be forceful in our leadership of this country as Democrats. We've let it go to fallow far too long now. We have a History. A great History of Progress and Triumph. We need to reclaim that history once again and rescue this country from the hands that it is in now. We need to do this not just for us but for the World. There are many many things that need to be done. And, President Obama is going to need all the help he can muster. There is plenty for everyone to do. Each of us has a unique role as well. It is really up to us as to how this goes. I hope that everyone will call their local precincts and make sure they become involved in the process. I urge everyone to do what they can.

As well, if you can't be giddy with excitement over what this party has accomplished this year...well you never will be. History....right here..right now.........boggles the mind. Again, you each have every right to be proud of yourselves.
Lastly, I've said it elsewhere but bears repeating. I changed my avatar to Muhammed Ali for a purpose. I hope that we can all reflect on his courage, intelligence, strength, and character in the coming months. He is, to me, the greatest American in my lifetime...maybe forever. He was unselfish in his committments to his beliefs and to his Country. He gave love and expected little in return. He won. He lost. Through it all he was the same Shining person he always was. Even in ill health he is a beacon. Lets remember, fight, fight hard, fight to win, but never give away what we truely hold as our own..Our own beliefs.  Again, thanks for allowing me the chance to be a part of this discussion. Now, lets go get BUSH/CHENEY and.....McCain and send them packing!!!!

One can only hope that Obama supporters here clear their heads and take a look at what Bobby Kennedy's first born had to say about this Non -Issue/gaffe/slur/instigation or what ever you would want to call it.

http://news.bostonherald.com/news/national/politics/2008/view/2008_05_24_Kennedy_Jr_:_Don_t_take_offense/srvc=home&position=0

If you can make an issue of what isn't an issue and then have the nerve to call Sen. Clinton the "worst" person on earth. Then , yes, every Clinton supporter will have a long think.

http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/05/23/hillary_reminds_usbut_rfk_was/index.php

Most Obese Man Loses 500 Pounds   A Mexican man who at 1,200 pounds was proclaimed the world's most obese man now has his sights set on a different record - the person who has lost the most weight. Manuel Uribe has has lost 518 pounds since March 2006 on a diet of grapefruits, egg-white only omelets, fish, chicken, vegetables and peanuts. He hopes to get out of the house next month for only the third time in six years to celebrate his 43rd birthday.

A Supposed Progressive Blog pumping out and supporting complete BS from a speech writer from Ronnie Reagan. A person who tore into Democrats on a daily basis then and now. Someone that helped craft those "Willie Horton" ideas within the Republican Party. And, now, here she is supported on this "progressive democratic" blog doing what? Tearing down another Democrat and Democrats. See, whether anyone wants to look at the math or not Mrs. Clinton has gotten I believe somewhere around 49% of the total votes cast in the Democratic Primaries.  The Democratic party cannot win any election at the top or bottom of any ticket without these. If Obama and his cohorts(one can only assume that Mrs.Noonan is one now?) thinks differently they will be saddened in the fall. So, I would just caution Josh and clan to maybe check things out before they stick them up there. I would hope it would insult any Democrat to have Peggy freakin Noonan of all people posted here. Who's next Rush Limbaugh?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121027865275678423.html?mod=opinion_columns_featured_lsc

Two more Primaries and the same questions about Mr. Obama exist. He had a real chance to seal the deal on this Nomination last night in Indiana but instead dropped the race to Hillary Clinton. How can we go into the fall with a Candidate that certainly can't stop the competition? He started with a lead in Indiana and admittedly declared the Indiana was the "tie-breaker". He had a lead in a state that borders his own Illinois. A state that should have been in his back pocket given the vast amount of resources available to him. The questions about his electability will not go away. No amount of spinning at TPM or Huffington or in the MSM will change this fact.

Obviously, this tie breaker falls for Sen. Clinton. I am sure with the result in NC that there will be calls for her to quit. However, the real question should be to the Party Fathers. How can we go into an election with this weak of a Candidate?