Everyone is out there searching for "the real Sarah Palin." I say, why restrict ourselves to only one Palin? Check out the proposal in the video below. Hey... why not? If there's anything in the political arena more attractive than Monty Python, I want it found and beaten with a wrench immediately. Or perhaps put in the comfy chair and poked with soft cushions. … [Read more...] about The REAL Palin choice for the Ticket?
Gallup Daily Tracking: McCain Retains 5 Point Lead Over Obama
The question now is: is Republican Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain's lead over Democratic Sen. Barack Obama a convention "bounce," or a sign of a larger 2008 political realignment in the wake of his pick of Gov. Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate? That'll be the question to keep in mind more and more as the latest Gallup Daily Tracking poll shows McCain … [Read more...] about Gallup Daily Tracking: McCain Retains 5 Point Lead Over Obama
A Brief Moment of Outrage
If I may, I would like to take a moment to interrupt your normal rage of righteous indignation over this or that with a brand new entry in the "Why On Earth Would You Say That?" competition. Out on the campaign trail once again, Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden took time out to say, I hear all this talk about how the Republicans are going to work in dealing … [Read more...] about A Brief Moment of Outrage
What is Palin’s Position on Vice-Presidential Exemptions?
About one year ago, Rep. Henry Waxman noticed---not that it was hard to notice---that Vice President Cheney believed that his office is in a unique Constitutional position. That it is exempt from various government requirements that apply to every other branch of government. Cheney’s claimed exemption, then, was on the requirement for executive agencies to report each year … [Read more...] about What is Palin’s Position on Vice-Presidential Exemptions?
Kidnapping Mahmoud
An Israeli cabinet minister (and former Mossad agent) has floated the possibility of kidnapping Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and bringing him to trial for war crimes in The Hague. "[A]ll options are open in terms of how he should be brought," said Rafi Eitan, who, while with Mossad, helped kidnap Adolf Eichmann. Ahmadinejad has made threats against Israel, but he … [Read more...] about Kidnapping Mahmoud
Obama vs. McCain: Why I’m Back on the Fence
This morning, I wrote at my own blog that I've pulled the Obama sticker off of my truck; that although I'm not suddenly a McCain supporter, I can no longer be counted in the Obama column. In short, that I'm back on the fence. This is causing a bit of consternation, some of which appears to be driven by some rather offensive (to me) assumptions (I'm a woman, and therefore … [Read more...] about Obama vs. McCain: Why I’m Back on the Fence
Sarah Palin Scares Hillary Clinton Supporter Ed Koch
Ed Koch, the former New York Mayor who has been highly-critical of some Democrats in recent years and was an active supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton for President, is now endorsing Obama-Biden. Sarah Palin is a plucky, exciting candidate, but when her record is examined, she fails miserably with respect to her views on the domestic issues that are so important to the people … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Scares Hillary Clinton Supporter Ed Koch
Back on the Air
Today we'll be doing a bit of an ad hoc show on Mid Stream Radio. (For one hour starting at 1:00 pm eastern, Noon central or 10:00 am pacific.) In the first half, we'll find out if there is any possibility that people would be willing to pay more taxes and accept less services from the government if it would result in our generation leaving a better future for those who come … [Read more...] about Back on the Air
On an Issue Perhaps as Important as Sarah Palin
This little post has nothing to do with Sarah Palin, with the conventions, or with the elections. Nevertheless, it is equally important, or much more important, depending on your priorities. It has to do with your life and the lives of your loved ones. A good friend sent me a link to a video. I get so many of these that I only view a few of them. I am glad, however, that … [Read more...] about On an Issue Perhaps as Important as Sarah Palin
Raise My Taxes, Please
Yes, I talk to my cats. I point this out because after reading the title of this piece and the modest proposal to follow, many of you will likely suspect that the author is some sort of deranged recluse hiding out in a third floor, cold water walk-up, subsisting on a diet of bread fried in fatback and three gallons of Thunderbird per week who talks to his cats all day. … [Read more...] about Raise My Taxes, Please
Civil Rights Roundup: 09/09/08
Your daily dose of civil rights and related news The US Supreme Court is asking for briefs on whether it should rehear the Kennedy v. Louisiana death penalty case. The Court's decision, which outlawed the use of capital punishment for child rape, had a factual inaccuracy in that it claimed that the US military did not allow such punishment. In a reversal, the V.A. will … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Roundup: 09/09/08
(Updated) Sarah Palin’s Incredible Lightness Of Being: The Revelations Continue To Roll In
In Part One, we learned that Sarah Palin has taken stands opposite John McCain on open government and sex education, feuds with members of her extended family, lies about little things as well as big things, has never expressed a conviction on a major issue, there is a concerted effort to quash an investigation in which she is accused of firing a political enemy, she attends a … [Read more...] about (Updated) Sarah Palin’s Incredible Lightness Of Being: The Revelations Continue To Roll In
The Palin Effect: American Idol?
IMAGE FROM THE MCCAIN STORE/SPAULDING GROUP My "ultra-conservative till since the Great Wall" (his words) neighbor unveiled his new bumper sticker this morning to me. "Sarah all the way, baby!", he exclaimed with a big grin on his face. "What happened to McCain?", I asked. His reply: McCain who? All my wife and I see is Sarah Palin. She can run with Donald Duck for … [Read more...] about The Palin Effect: American Idol?
Polls: McCain Palin Winning Strong Support From Independent And Women Voters
Polls now show that Republican Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain and his Vice Presidential running mate Gov. Sarah Palin are winning the crucial battles for independent and women voters -- big-time. The polls show Democratic Presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama is not just sagging in these areas but politically bleeding -- and losing the support of some … [Read more...] about Polls: McCain Palin Winning Strong Support From Independent And Women Voters
A Conservative’s Three-Point Case Against Sarah Palin
[My 9/10/08 update to this post can be found here.] I was puzzled last week when two of my bosses and one of my friends -- all very conservative, intelligent, and successful people -- chastised me for doubting Sarah Palin. They said I was not giving her credit for her administrative talents and accomplishments. I was open-minded. I gave their arguments due … [Read more...] about A Conservative’s Three-Point Case Against Sarah Palin
Jobs’ Appearance at Let’s Rock Signals a Healthy Apple
Fortune quotes analyst Gene Munster, suggesting his appearance at Let's Rock signals Steve Jobs must be feeling better: In a note to clients Monday, Munster doesn’t claim to have any inside information about the health of Apple’s (AAPL) CEO, who had a cancerous tumor removed from his pancreas in 2004 (see “The trouble with Steve Jobs“). At his last public appearance in June … [Read more...] about Jobs’ Appearance at Let’s Rock Signals a Healthy Apple
New US President’s Nightmare: Fannie, Freddie & The Economy
The US federal government's takeover of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac not only "exposes the worst possible face of capitalism, one where a taxpayer guarantee is substituted for the old adage of buyer beware", but also indicates the tough financial challenges ahead for the new president of America. Whether it is Obama or McCain, whoever makes it to the … [Read more...] about New US President’s Nightmare: Fannie, Freddie & The Economy
Newspaper: U.S. Forces to Withdraw from Iraq’s ‘Cities, Villages and Towns’ By 2009 – From Iraq’s Al-Sabaah
According to this report from Iraq's Al-Sabaah, an anonymous source from Iraq's leading political party, the Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council, has revealed to the newspaper that a clause in the new Status of Forces Agreement with the United States, which the U.S. is expected to respond to within the next 24 hours, reads: "U.S. combat forces will withdraw from all cities, … [Read more...] about Newspaper: U.S. Forces to Withdraw from Iraq’s ‘Cities, Villages and Towns’ By 2009 – From Iraq’s Al-Sabaah
Sarah Palin & Others Who Raised Hackles
When Indira Gandhi (photo above) was a candidate for the post of prime minister in India she was harshly described as a "dumb doll' by even the strong men in her powerful party. Later, when Gandhi ruled with an iron hand she was described by her detractors and admirers as the "only man in her Cabinet of Ministers"! The Times takes a look at the top women leaders with … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin & Others Who Raised Hackles
When we win
You don't want to miss Ariel Levy's New Yorker profile of Cindy McCain: When I travelled with the campaign in late spring, I asked the McCains, who were seated on the curved banquette at the back of the Straight Talk Express, how they imagined Cindy’s role as First Lady might affect her humanitarian work. “I think some of her travels might be curtailed,” Senator McCain, who … [Read more...] about When we win