For me, I'd vote to cause all persons who were polled to also make a youtube video of their phone conversation with the pollster so I can see who they are, where they are, and their tones of voice, and judge for myself how in depth the poll was, whether anything was answered in depth, whether anyone had humor, or a sick baby, or a car broken down, or a mortgage they couldnt … [Read more...] about What Should Happen to Polls: If they were put to a vote by the populace who votes
There Are Endorsements, and there Are Endorsements
There are some endorsements that politicians love to have. Then there are endorsements that are neither here nor there. Finally, there are those endorsements a politician can definitely do without. Here is an endorsement for Newt Gingrich that probably falls into the latter category. … [Read more...] about There Are Endorsements, and there Are Endorsements
Still Looking
As the Republican primary is about to begin Mitt Romney has not gotten any traction and Republicans have bounced from one buffoonish not-Romney to another. I few weeks ago the talk of a brokered convention made an appearence. Initially I discounted such like most of the "serious people". Now I'm not so sure. As Charles Pierce points out none other that Jeb Bush had an … [Read more...] about Still Looking
Gingrich WINS a Poll (Tea Party Patriots Straw Poll)
After running so many posts today about Newt Gingrich going down in more polls than a class of phone company trainees, here is news about a poll he has WON: Newt Gingrich might have dropped to third in Iowa — and he and Romney might be neck-and-neck in the latest CNN poll, but, among thousands of Tea Party activists from across the country, Gingrich retains a clear … [Read more...] about Gingrich WINS a Poll (Tea Party Patriots Straw Poll)
Guide to GOP Governance
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Motivating and Mobilizing the Moderate Middle
“A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right.” Tom Paine, Common Sense The government of the United States is being held hostage by extreme elements in America’s two political parties, whose members refuse to compromise on matters of critical importance to the nation.(The grudging year-end passage of … [Read more...] about Motivating and Mobilizing the Moderate Middle
Oh Please, Mommy, Make Her Stop
More Bad Poll News for Gingrich: Gallup Poll Finds Gingrich Lead Over Romney Collapses
Here's yet ANOTHER poll showing Newt Gingrich's lead over Mitt Romney collapsing -- this time via Gallup: After enjoying 14- to 15-percentage-point leads over Mitt Romney in early December, Newt Gingrich is now statistically tied with Romney in national Republican preferences for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination: 26% for Gingrich vs. 24% for Romney. This follows a … [Read more...] about More Bad Poll News for Gingrich: Gallup Poll Finds Gingrich Lead Over Romney Collapses
What Would It Mean If Ron Paul Wins Iowa?
Many pundits in the new and old media today are beginning to conclude (based on their readings of polls and in some cases reporting in the state) that Rep. Ron Paul could win the Iowa caucus. But what would that mean in specific terms? The Christian Science Monitor sees this as the impact: But what if Paul actually wins Iowa? Few experts believe he has much, if any, … [Read more...] about What Would It Mean If Ron Paul Wins Iowa?
CNN: National Poll Now Shows Gingrich’s Lead Over Romney Has “Evaporated” and Ron Paul is Rising
If money is the mother's milk of politics, so are political polls, which can influence a press narrative, impact the amount of funding received, and bring in volunteers. The developing narrative in the political and polling world over the past few days has been the deflation of new anti-Romney front runner Newt Gingrich: and a new CNN national poll will add to it. His polling … [Read more...] about CNN: National Poll Now Shows Gingrich’s Lead Over Romney Has “Evaporated” and Ron Paul is Rising
(Video Animation) Kim Jong-il Dead, North Korea’s Future Fncertain
Another great animation from Taiwan's Next Media Animation -- this time on the death of North Korea's Kim Jong-il: … [Read more...] about (Video Animation) Kim Jong-il Dead, North Korea’s Future Fncertain
Kim Jong Il Dead
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The Problem with a Magic Kingdom Christmas
I enjoy Disneyland. Disneyland is square footage within a well fortified boundary. Within the boundary is magic; outside the boundary is Southern California. Southern California is less magical. My family and I regularly travel to Southern California for the purpose of abiding within the fortified boundaries, within the magic. There are six in our family so the … [Read more...] about The Problem with a Magic Kingdom Christmas
Attack Ads Work – 2012 Iowa Caucuses Edition
Following in the footsteps of Donald Trump, Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry and Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich's campaign seems to be imploding with the Iowa caucuses approaching as the skeletons come tumbling out of his closet in the form of attack ads by Ron Paul and a host of surrogate groups who fear that his nomination would be a disaster. No surprise here. Attack ads from … [Read more...] about Attack Ads Work – 2012 Iowa Caucuses Edition
Is Keynesian Economics Dead?
Robert Samuelson asks that question -- and gives his answer -- in this morning's Washington Post: Governments have ceded power to bond markets by decades of shortsighted behavior. The political bias is to favor short-term stimulus (by lowering taxes and raising spending), which is popular, and to ignore long-term deficits (by cutting spending and raising taxes), … [Read more...] about Is Keynesian Economics Dead?
American Manhood, Now and Then
When scoring athletes look upward and thank God for His help, why don’t opponents ever shake their fists at the sky for being disfavored? Debate over piety displays by Denver’s Tim Tebow and a Barry Bonds conviction for using testosterone enhancers prompt broader questions about the definition of manhood today and its manifestations. We are a long way from the culture’s … [Read more...] about American Manhood, Now and Then
Public Policy Polling Poll in Iowa: Paul Now Leading, Romney Second, Gingrich Tumbles to Third
No, this lady has not yet sung but a new Public Policy Polling poll in Iowa suggest that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is now "imploding": their poll shows him on the descent, with Rep. Ron Paul in the lead and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney coming in second: Newt Gingrich's campaign is rapidly imploding, and Ron Paul has now taken the lead in Iowa. He's at … [Read more...] about Public Policy Polling Poll in Iowa: Paul Now Leading, Romney Second, Gingrich Tumbles to Third
What’s the Ultimate Torture?
What's the ultimate torture? Some teens figured it out: it's this. … [Read more...] about What’s the Ultimate Torture?
When Good Things Have Unintended Consequences
It has often been said that you should be careful of what you wish for because often there will be very unexpected consequences. Looking at the current situation of international politics I have been thinking of this a lot lately. To offer a more local example, I live near the community of Lodi, California. For many years Lodi was known by police across the country as being … [Read more...] about When Good Things Have Unintended Consequences
Egypt Youth Delusioned – We Were Better Off with Mubarak
Egypt is caught in yet another round of violence as protesters refuse to leave Tahrir Square. This time around the revolution square is dominated by secular youth. Those same people that took to the streets in Egypt a year ago, demanding freedom and democracy, are now filled with all round despair. A year ago, the secular crowd demanded Mubarak step down from his 30 years … [Read more...] about Egypt Youth Delusioned – We Were Better Off with Mubarak