In the end, the biggest victory for the McCain-Palin team regarding Troopergate was in getting the results of the investigation released late on a Friday night. That's not such an effective tactic these days, however, as this will likely be the only story besides the economy making the rounds of the Sunday morning shows and Monday headlines. While four different points were … [Read more...] about Troopergate Continues Palin Drag on McCain Campaign
Troopergate: Small Woman, Small Beer
Yes, there are three and a half weeks to go until Election Day, but the news that Sarah Palin violated ethics laws and abused her power as Alaska governor has the air of a coda. It is not merely further confirmation that John McCain's running mate is a venal incompetent and pathological liar, but that her time on the national stage should be fittingly short. As political … [Read more...] about Troopergate: Small Woman, Small Beer
Of Tempers and Temperament
With John McCain tanking, I have sometimes wondered why on earth am I still supporting him. Giving it some thought, I come up with one answer: I know what I'm getting with the Arizona Senator. I don't know what I'm getting with Barack Obama. I know that I am getting a man that supports the environment and that tends to be more gay-friendly than past GOP nominees. I … [Read more...] about Of Tempers and Temperament
Australia: Kangaroo On Dinner Table
Recently I was served a kangaroo dish by my daughter at her home in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It so happens that the fascinating kangaroo is the national animal of Australia and finds a place of honour on the country's coat of arms. On seeing my raised eyebrows, my son-in-law explained: "Don't worry dad, we are also serving a national cause by opting for a … [Read more...] about Australia: Kangaroo On Dinner Table
Senator McCain in The Outer Limits…
Color me amazed at the exchanges between Senator McCain and two supporters (well, I don't know if they will support him after this; thanks to Allahpundit at Hot Air for the video): I'm 34 years old. So I haven't been around long enough to see many presidential elections. But has this ever happened before with a presidential candidate; where he/she rhetorically rips the … [Read more...] about Senator McCain in The Outer Limits…
Palin Hacker Accused of Previous Computer Hijinks
David Kernell, who pleaded innocent earlier in the week to illegally gaining access to Governor Sarah Palin’s personal Yahoo e-mail account, apparently has a history. Kernell, the 20-year-old son of Democratic Tennessee state representative Mike Kernell, lived for a time in Killeen, TX. Tracey McDaniels, one of his Texas middle-school teachers, remembers him well. "He stood … [Read more...] about Palin Hacker Accused of Previous Computer Hijinks
The Financial Crisis, Osama bin Laden and His Prophecy – Die Zeit
An interesting narrative surrounding the financial crisis that hasn't gotten much attention is this: Is the near fiscal collapse of the United States the fulfillment of Osama bin Laden's original plans for the downfall of the United States, laid out in his 1996 Fatwa? According to Ulrich Ladurner of the German newspaper Die Zeit, that is exactly how he and his followers see … [Read more...] about The Financial Crisis, Osama bin Laden and His Prophecy – Die Zeit
Breaking World Financial Crisis News vs. ACORN News
About 45 minutes ago, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson held a news conference to announce the latest plan of the Bush administration to mitigate the U.S. and global financial crisis. One of the elements of the plan is to buy stock in financial institutions from a broad array of institutions. According to AP's Martin Crutsinger, Paulson said "the government's program would … [Read more...] about Breaking World Financial Crisis News vs. ACORN News
McCain Campaign Troubles Moderate Republicans And Some Others
The tone of the campaign of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain has begun to trouble some moderate Republicans and some other Republicans. Note this piece from the Grand Rapids Press: He endorsed John McCain in the presidential primary, but now former Republican Gov. William Milliken is expressing doubts about his party's nominee. "He is not the McCain I … [Read more...] about McCain Campaign Troubles Moderate Republicans And Some Others
Rovian Tactics
Mike Keefe, The Denver Post … [Read more...] about Rovian Tactics
Obama Saw It Coming
Remember earlier in the year when Obama was accused of playing the race card for predicting Republicans would try to scare voters into thinking "he's not like us." A lot of people are now giving him credit for his prescience, but honestly how hard is it to predict McCain's game plan when he's relying on the same playbook that Republicans have used the last two … [Read more...] about Obama Saw It Coming
The Media vs. John McCain
No, it's not what you think. Jay Cost has an interesting analysis as to why John McCain is doing so badly in the polls and there is nothing that he can do about it. He notes: McCain's problem a week ago is the same as his problem today, enhanced anxiety about the economy. The deal failed to sooth any nerves, so McCain is still in a weakened position...So long as the … [Read more...] about The Media vs. John McCain
RIP Mother’s Cookies
The economic downturn and the rising price of fuel and food has hit home, at least for those of us in the western part of the United States. Mother's Cookies, a staple for decade has filed for bankruptcy and is ceasing all operations effective yesterday. Well-known for pink and white frosted animal cookies (along with a variety of holiday versions) they had been in … [Read more...] about RIP Mother’s Cookies
Same Sex Marriage Victory in Connecticut
NYTimes: The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled on Friday that same-sex couples have the right to marry, reversing a lower court decision that had concluded that the civil unions legalized in the state three years ago offered the same rights and benefits as marriage. With the 4-to-3 ruling, Connecticut becomes the third state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage. … [Read more...] about Same Sex Marriage Victory in Connecticut
Poli-Techno Memeorandum Colors
If you're running Firefox and you've installed Greasemonkey, you can now view memeorandum in full living "political-bias" colors. While most political blogs are extremely partisan, their biases aren't immediately obvious to outsiders like me. I wanted to see, at a glance, how conservative or liberal the blogs were without clicking through to every article. With the help of … [Read more...] about Poli-Techno Memeorandum Colors
Dear John & Sarah: We’re Still Waiting
The calls for John McCain and Sarah Palin to speak out over the unhinged behavior of their campaign rally audiences are increasing, but the candidates themselves -- who are directly responsible for this troubling trend -- are still AWOL on the issue. Writes Jonathan Martin at The Politico: "The unmistakable momentum behind Barack Obama's campaign, combined with worry … [Read more...] about Dear John & Sarah: We’re Still Waiting
Just Call Me Derty Poiiuy. The Gray Lady Looks at Obama Donations
Among the crush of political donations to the Obama campaign, you find some odd donors. Some are die hard Democrats, but others are independents and even the odd Republican here and there. Many are long time political activists, but there are quite a few first time donors as well. But it's a few of the donor's names that are popping up in this New York Times report. But even … [Read more...] about Just Call Me Derty Poiiuy. The Gray Lady Looks at Obama Donations
The Mother of All Typos
Absentee ballots mailed out this weekk in Rensselaer County, New York gave voters the option of voting for "Barack Osama." Both Democratic and Republican election officials insist that it was simply a typo. … [Read more...] about The Mother of All Typos
Lesson From the Great Depression
We have been here before, and we can learn from the past. On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt took the oath of office and told Americans, "(T)he only thing we have to fear is fear itself...nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance... "Values have shrunken to fantastic levels, taxes have risen, our ability … [Read more...] about Lesson From the Great Depression
Web Kidz Don’t Stop Believing
UPDATE: Apparently they've thought better of it and have locked up the video. Too bad. It was a great video. Even if at an inopportune time... If it turns up again I'll repost. Young Internet stars sit out the crash in Cyprus: Haven't yet decided whether this video -- twenty or so twenty-somethings lip-synching to Journey's "Don't Stop Believin" on their precious week off … [Read more...] about Web Kidz Don’t Stop Believing