Comments on: Election 2008 – Random Political Thoughts

By: DLS

DLS — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:57:12 +0000

“A few days ago Dobson said 'I never thought I would hear myself saying this…While I am not endorsing Senator John McCain, the possibility is there that I might.'”

Desperation, or at least resignation (Dobson may already be expecting to see Obama elected) …

By: DLS

DLS — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:27:24 +0000

"The decision may cause Obama perception problems concerning arrogance in November…it has already caused unneeded tension with the German political leadership, and more importantly, may have raised a red flag with swing voters in purple states. "

Excessive, grossly excessive, concern.

By: ChrisWWW

ChrisWWW — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:10:14 +0000

Gee Chris, are we supposed to look to you for an example of balance and open-mindedness?

No, but I generally stay somewhere in the vicinity of The Topic.

By: Silhouette

Silhouette — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:10:45 +0000

When you've got five aces up your sleeve, you're not worried about the two of clubs.

The McCain campaign may appear somewhat concerned. But believe me, that's just their poker face.

The only thing the McCain campaign is worried about is the queen being a wild card..

By: superdestroyer

superdestroyer — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:48:29 +0000

ChrisWWW, It has changed slightly over time. The story in the Washington Post yesterday about the horrible future prospects of young republican staffers in DC was informative. Even they realize that the Repubicans have no future.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar…

By: AustinRoth

AustinRoth — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:47:22 +0000

Gee Chris, are we supposed to look to you for an example of balance and open-mindedness?

By: ChrisWWW

ChrisWWW — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:34:56 +0000

SD,
Your record is almost as broken as Silhouette's. Why don't you write an essay about one party rule, post it on your own webpage, and link to it whenever you get the itch?

By: superdestroyer

superdestroyer — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:23:25 +0000

Who cares what McCain or what his staff is doing. He is not going to win. I guess having all of the media writing inside baseball type stories keeps from having to talk about the how the future Obama Administraiton will actually perform.

The middle east trip also took the Democratic VP decision off the table for a few days.

The most important outcome of the 2008 election is whether the Demorats get to 60 seats in the Senate since the results of the House and presidential election are so easy to predict. If the Democrats get to 60 seats in the Senate, you have wave goodbye to the Republicans party as it fades away and the era of one party rule begins.

By: djshay

djshay — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:20:16 +0000

I'm sorry, he's already cleared the biggest hurdle in this trip, the Middle East. Saying that that whole trip hinges on his speech in Germany is hyperbolic.

By: ChrisWWW

ChrisWWW — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:12:28 +0000

The Brandenburg Gate flap was the biggest non-story of the campaign so far. It's silly to think anyone would be fired for suggesting Obama give his speech there. Now, if there was some limiting speakers at the Gate to sitting presidents, then okay, but there isn't.

Bah, I can't believe I just wasted more time talking about it