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Gringrich’s Mojo

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Gingrich's mojo: It's all about what he did to Democrats, stoopid. I have seen a lot of other commentators bring up versions of this point, but there is a reason why Republicans, especially conservative Republicans, see Newt Gingrich as by far their most qualified nominee and why they have been willing so far to excuse his periodic lapses from conservative … [Read more...] about Gringrich’s Mojo

A Sacred Christmas Tree Stands in Austin Once Again

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As we have done for the past 16 years, my wife and I brave the unseasonably cold Austin, Texas weather to attend a ceremony that has now become a tradition, albeit a sad one, in our lives -- the Tree of Angels ceremony at a local Church. Every year for the past 20 years, a wonderful organization, People Against Violent Crime, has provided a most reverent and appropriate … [Read more...] about A Sacred Christmas Tree Stands in Austin Once Again

More Congressional “Chutzpah”

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Congress has done it again, giving their members special consideration other Americans can only dream of. For some time now, Congressional insiders have been able to enrich themselves on the basis of knowledge not available to the public. (Washington officeholders have access to a treasure trove of economic data not available to ordinary citizens.) After prime time exposure … [Read more...] about More Congressional “Chutzpah”

Not the Way to Handle the Remains of our Fallen Troops

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Throughout the earlier years of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars -- and before then -- our government had the policy of not allowing the American people to see images of the flag-draped coffins, our fallen heroes, arriving at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, the first contact with U.S. soil since leaving foreign battlefields. When Obama became president, there were numerous … [Read more...] about Not the Way to Handle the Remains of our Fallen Troops

Good Sense Spreading In GOP: Bachmann and Perry Also Nix Donald Trump Debate

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NEWS FLASH: Toss out the conventional wisdom. There is an epedmic (on this subject at least) of good sense spreading in the GOP among the 2012 Presidential wannabes: now Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Rep. Michele Bachmann have nixed participating in a debate that'll be televised on ION TV hosted by reality show and famous birther Donald Trump: Gov. Rick Perry of Texas and … [Read more...] about Good Sense Spreading In GOP: Bachmann and Perry Also Nix Donald Trump Debate

Gingrich’s Rider on Speaking Contract Required Two Bathrooms

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People who are highly paid speakers and performers (even people who perform less than mega fees as grounds acts at fairs) often have "riders" in their contracts which specify things they insist on as perks. The Smoking Gun has HERE a copy of a Newt Gingrich contract. It turns out he required two bathrooms. Now, I always felt Newt had two FACES....but.... … [Read more...] about Gingrich’s Rider on Speaking Contract Required Two Bathrooms

Bad Vlad Back in the USSR

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Vladimir has gone back in time to the days of the Soviet Union. How else to explain the Russian prime minister's assertion that the US and not people from his own country are behind the protests of vote tampering that have arisen since Russia's recent parliamentary elections? Putin is increasingly going back to his happy place, where war was peace, reality was … [Read more...] about Bad Vlad Back in the USSR

In Which Turdblossom Plants Ice & The Republican Party Harvests Wind

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For the longest time, Gingrich was not really a factor in this race, he was left for dead at the checkout counter at Tiffany’s. ~ DAVID AXELROD It is tempting to argue that the ongoing cage match between Karl Rove and the men who would deny him a Mitt Romney nomination is a battle for the soul of the Republican Party. Tempting but demonstrably false because the party lost … [Read more...] about In Which Turdblossom Plants Ice & The Republican Party Harvests Wind

Quote of the Day: If You Want a Candidate Who Totally Agrees With You

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Our political Quote of the Day comes from Romney supporter and surrogate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, talking to Republicans in Des Moines, Iowa. And it's a quote that I suspect will be used for many many years: “If you’re looking for a candidate who agrees with you on everything, buy a mirror,” Christie said. This is advice that members of both parties might seriously … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: If You Want a Candidate Who Totally Agrees With You

Extra-Marital and Harassment Allegations Did In The Cain Campaign Pure & Simple

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Supporters of Herman Cain have tried to explain away the implosion of his campaign to a variety of factors, including him being an outsider whose campaign was understaffed, but it should be obvious to anyone with elementary math skills that Cain's problems began with and his campaign ended over allegations of an extra-marital affair and incidents of sexual harassment that … [Read more...] about Extra-Marital and Harassment Allegations Did In The Cain Campaign Pure & Simple

Gingrich and Christie: A Contrast in Republicanism

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The choice in 2012 is not only the path American voters wish to choose but the path Republicans as a party wish to choose. And this choice is presented aptly by the Washington Post's conservative blogger Jennifer Rubin who reports on the differences in the style and content of the current frontrunner for the 2012 Republican nomination former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and the … [Read more...] about Gingrich and Christie: A Contrast in Republicanism

GOP Occupied with Amending the Constitution (Guest Voice)

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GOP Occupied with Amending the Constitution by Tina Dupuy A perfect summary of the Grand Old Party's relationship with the U.S. Constitution comes from Texas Governor Rick Perry at Mike Huckabee's candidate forum on Fox News last Saturday. Governor Perry claimed as president he could overturn a law passed by Congress by executive order (he can't), and then to show his bona … [Read more...] about GOP Occupied with Amending the Constitution (Guest Voice)