Below is an email from the PPIAC, Professional Private Investigator's Association of Colorado, to which I belong. "Do no evil" takes on many colorations, it seems. Not sure how Google wanting to take any and all searches any person does online while using their browser "Chrome" (which sounds in passing conversation a lot like the word 'Crone'... rather poetically so), so … [Read more...] about ‘What’s Yours is Mine’ Fine Print in Google’s New ‘Chrome’ Browser
McCain Manager: ‘This Election is Not About Issues’
This is either an unfortunate truth about politics today or an accidental behind-the-scenes glimpse at McCain's campaign strategy. From The Fix: Rick Davis, campaign manager for John McCain's presidential bid, insisted that the presidential race will be decided more over personalities than issues during an interview with Post editors this morning. "This election is not … [Read more...] about McCain Manager: ‘This Election is Not About Issues’
Joe Lieberman Addresses The Republican Convention
Independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman delivered his long-awaited address to the Republican Convention endorsing GOP nominee Sen. John McCain. Lieberman, who in his speech notes that he is still a Democrat, is sure to provoke the usual response from partisans on each side. But this week we learned something new. Lieberman has long been said to be the Democrat progressive … [Read more...] about Joe Lieberman Addresses The Republican Convention
Were Huckabee’s Veep Chances Hurt by His Being a Pastor?
US News and World Report writer Paul Bedard quotes Baptist minister Richard Land as saying that Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee's didn't become Senator John McCain's running mate, in part, because Huckabee is an ordained minister. Writes Bedard: With the mounting complications over John McCain's pick of Sarah Palin as his running mate, some conservatives have been asking why … [Read more...] about Were Huckabee’s Veep Chances Hurt by His Being a Pastor?
It’s Official: The National Enquirer Focuses On Sarah Palin
It's now official: the National Enquirer is looking into GOP Senator John McCain's pick for the Veepship, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. And although that might cause some to roll their eyebrows, it can't help political careers. Just ask Presidents Gary Hart and John Edwards. The tabloid contends that Palin broke news of her teenage daughter's pregnancy after they informed her … [Read more...] about It’s Official: The National Enquirer Focuses On Sarah Palin
Gen David Petraeus & Australian ‘Diggers’
First, who are Australian 'Diggers'? Briefly, the words 'mateship' and 'diggers' are interchangeable in Australia. See here... To his delight the US army chief in Iraq, General David Petraeus, found them to be different and has a special word of praise for them. The Australian has a story under the heading 'Give me more Aussies, pleads general'. The report says: "David … [Read more...] about Gen David Petraeus & Australian ‘Diggers’
Sarah Palin Gets Foreign Policy Tutors: Bush Aides
Those who thought Republican Vice Presidential pick Gov. Sarah Palin won't be able to talk about foreign policy or stand up to Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden might think again: she's getting some tutors...Bush aides. Newsweek's Anthony Romano reports: The McCain team has hastily assembled a team of former Bush White House aides to tutor the … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Gets Foreign Policy Tutors: Bush Aides
Fred Thompson Speech, Brought To You By Ricola
OK..... My first thought... GET THE MAN A COUGH DROP..... I like Fred Thompson, I think he is a nice guy and was a pretty good Senator. But watching the first 2/3rds of his address, all I could think of was how many times he kept clearing his throat. I know that this is more and issue of style than substance, but when you keep making noises that sound like you need a … [Read more...] about Fred Thompson Speech, Brought To You By Ricola
Brazil’s ‘Barack Obama’ Dreams of Being City Councilor: Blog de Jamildo of Brazil
Alexandre Nunes Jacinto, aka/Alexandre Barack Obama, who is a first-time candidate for the city council of the Brazilian municipality of Sertao. A few days ago, readers of the Moderate Voice might recall I posted this article from the French, which appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek look at how politicians around the world are changing their names to Barack Obama in order … [Read more...] about Brazil’s ‘Barack Obama’ Dreams of Being City Councilor: Blog de Jamildo of Brazil
GOP Convention: Tributes and The Bushes
With Gustav now thankfully receding into history, the Republican convention got underway tonight. So far things have been pretty much true to form. They have done tributes to former Presidents Ford and Reagan and, since 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, they also paid tribute to him. The first major address was a joint venture by Laura and … [Read more...] about GOP Convention: Tributes and The Bushes
Sarah Palin Much Better Qualified to Be President Than John McCain
In defending McCain's choice of Sarah Palin for Vice President of the United States, and in comparing her to Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama, Republicans continue to claim that Palin is much more qualified and much better prepared to be Vice President because of her superior "executive" experience. They also pooh-pooh Barack Obama's legislative experience both as … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Much Better Qualified to Be President Than John McCain
Pakistan: Is Something Wrong With Zardari?
Well, the media has begun to scream about the mental health of the would-be president of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. We are told that he is not only corrupt but is "mad" too. Pray tell us which leader in the world is sane and not corrupt??? Maybe the "corrupt" and the "mad" are better equipped to rule us all in the present times!!! Here is a sample of the hysteria in The … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Is Something Wrong With Zardari?
GOP Convention
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Faceplant: Rick Davis tells Wapo the campaign is “not about the issues”
McCain campaign manager Rick Davis, who recently won my award for Best Obama Surrogate by accusing Barack of playing politics with Hurricane Gustav has outdone himself today. Sitting down for a chat with the editorial board of the Washington Post, he uttered a line he will likely be choking on all through dinner tonight. Rick Davis, campaign manager for John McCain's … [Read more...] about Faceplant: Rick Davis tells Wapo the campaign is “not about the issues”
“The Voice,” Don LaFontaine Dies
Don LaFontaine passed away in LA today, after a protracted illness. He was 68 years old, a man of imposing body mass and a gruffness that hid an "I'm just jacking you around," sense of humor. He could say, "Pass the peas," and make it sound momentous or ominous. A deep baritone with clipped articulation: you'll recognize his voice immediately as the one used in thousands of … [Read more...] about “The Voice,” Don LaFontaine Dies
The Choice of Sarah Palin: A ‘Brilliant’ Political Play – O Globo of Brazil
Views of Sarah Palin from the British, Australians and New Zealand press have been generally, but not universally, skeptical. Here we have the views of O Globo of Brazil's chief international columnist William Waack - which is far less skeptical and far more impressed by McCain's role of the dice. Waack writes in part: "John McCain’s choice for a young (by political … [Read more...] about The Choice of Sarah Palin: A ‘Brilliant’ Political Play – O Globo of Brazil
Phil Gramm Strikes Again
Truly amazing... Earth To Phil Gramm: You are not helping John McCain get votes from people who are not ready to commit to voting for him. You are also an obstacle to any argument that McCain is ready to reach across the aisles. Mega-partisanship at its very worst, and it won't appeal to independent voters -- who may also be feeling the nation's economic crunch. … [Read more...] about Phil Gramm Strikes Again
Will McCain And GOP Make The News Media The Issue?
Republican certain Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain looks as if he may be heading towards a growing -- perhaps strategic -- confrontation with the press as it asks tougher questions. Will this become a theme of the GOP convention or surface occasionally in some campaign ads? It sounds like it could shape up that way -- as McCain advisers are taking on the media, which … [Read more...] about Will McCain And GOP Make The News Media The Issue?
Cartoonists View The Palin Controversy
The Ticket: David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star VP Qualifications: Eric Allie, Caglecartoons.com Pregnant Pause: Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Cartoonists View The Palin Controversy
A Palin No-Show Puts Some Republican Noses Out Of Joint
And one belongs to an influential woman named Phyllis Schlafly.... … [Read more...] about A Palin No-Show Puts Some Republican Noses Out Of Joint