John Stossel offers some useful perspective in his column The Sky's Not Falling. His point of view is that using the terms "Crisis" and "Disaster" regarding the credit situation is a bit of an overreaction and may be motivated by an inclination to impose regulation on the free market. I value this point of view in much the same way I appreciate libertarians like Rep. Ron … [Read more...] about Why we overreact
Randi Rhodes at it again: calls Clinton voters “white trash”
She and Ann Coulter should go on the road together. From Blue Ohioan: Leftwing Limbaughs This is what I'm talking about: "The Clinton campaign describes Hillary's voters as older, white, and undereducated. Or as we called them in my neighborhood: white trash." --Randi Rhodes How can this kind of s**t from those in the tank for Obama possibly be good … [Read more...] about Randi Rhodes at it again: calls Clinton voters “white trash”
McCain’s Integrity
While I increasingly disagree with McCain's position on Iraq, my respect for his integrity and consistency, on matters like this, continues to grow. … [Read more...] about McCain’s Integrity
Go Hillary Please
Mike Lane, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Go Hillary Please
Dear Criminal: Uncle Sam Wants You
Have you been convicted of armed robbery, arson or burglary and are having trouble making ends meet, let alone getting three square meals a day? Worry not, my fellow American, the United States Army and Marines want you. In yet another consequence of the Forever War, the Army and Marine Corps recruited significantly more felons into their ranks in 2007 than in 2006. The … [Read more...] about Dear Criminal: Uncle Sam Wants You
Oregon Senate Race 2008 – UPDATED
As a heads up, if you would like to listen to (and even participate in) a "new media" interview in the political arena, today is yet another chance. At 1:00 pm Eastern, 10:00 am Pacific on Mid Stream Radio we will be interviewing Jeff Merkley, a Democrat who is running for Gordon Smith's Senate seat in Oregon. If you would like to submit questions via the web chat you'll need … [Read more...] about Oregon Senate Race 2008 – UPDATED
2nd UPDATE: Still not 10
Congratulations are obviously in order to Sen. Clinton and her campaign -- as well as to those TMV authors and readers who support her -- for the Pennsylvania win Not to peel sour grapes, but as an Obama supporter I'm compelled to be clear: Clinton's unofficial margin of victory -- according to the Pennsylvania Dept. of State Web site (h/t Justin Gardner), as of … [Read more...] about 2nd UPDATE: Still not 10
The Government You Deserve
A smart person once said we all get the government we deserve. This applies not only to western, democratic nations who hold elections, but even to tyrannies. If a tyrant is truly hated by his subjects, they will eventually rise up behind a populist leader and either depose him or force the government to bend to their will. If they fail to do so, then it is in their nature to … [Read more...] about The Government You Deserve
Ohiovania and Pennsylhio
I've spent considerable time in Ohio. In a past life, two of my largest clients were headquarted in the western half of the state. I also served for awhile as an interim GM for an office of my former employer in Ohio's northeast quadrant. One of the things I remember most about my time there was the irrational animosity many Ohioans felt for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As much … [Read more...] about Ohiovania and Pennsylhio
Guest Book Review: Tin Lizard Tales: Reflections From A Train by Schuyler T. Wallace
This is another Guest Book Review by fiction writer Jessica Schneider who also writes for Cosmoetica, is Book Editor for Monsters and Critics and is the only contributor to her own blog. Tin Lizard Tales: Reflections From A Train by Schuyler T. Wallace by Jessica Schneider Upon reading this book, there are several ways in which it could be classified. On one hand, … [Read more...] about Guest Book Review: Tin Lizard Tales: Reflections From A Train by Schuyler T. Wallace
(Updated) Damning Clinton With Faint Praise As The Bloodletting Finally Nears An End
In this strangest of campaign seasons, Pennsylvania has stood out for how much and how little has changed in the most ferociously fought and one of the most expensive primary campaigns ever. And when the fat lady finally sang, it turned out to be pretty much meaningless except in one important respect. Hillary Clinton's 9.38 percentage point win over Barack Obama is … [Read more...] about (Updated) Damning Clinton With Faint Praise As The Bloodletting Finally Nears An End
An Election that Solved Nothing – A 9 Point Margin
The very final results are trickling in and it looks like the true margin of victory for Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania will be about 9 points. With 99% reporting, she has 54.7% of the vote and Obama has 45.3%, or a difference of 9.4%. Considering the only precincts remaining are in Philadelphia, Chester County and Delaware County, it's likely that the 9.4 number will nudge … [Read more...] about An Election that Solved Nothing – A 9 Point Margin
Clinton Pennsylvania Victory Means Democrats Split Could Deepen (Analysis And Roundup)
Senator Hillary Clinton got the Pennsylvania Democratic primary victory she needed so she could press the case that she should continue in the race because rival candidate Senator Barack Obama could not close the deal after vastly outspending her. But her victory margin (a 10 percent margin, at this writing) most certainly means that the increasingly ugly battle for the … [Read more...] about Clinton Pennsylvania Victory Means Democrats Split Could Deepen (Analysis And Roundup)
If Obama’s Inevitable, Why Can’t He Sew Up the Nomination? (& Why that’s the Wrong Question)
Even before her win tonight, Hillary was pointing out that a Hillary win in Pennsylvania demonstrates the fallacy underlying the 'Obama is inevitable' argument. Hillary Clinton said if Barack Obama does not win Pennsylvania despite his huge campaign war chest, people ought to ask the question, “Why can’t he close the deal?”... Clinton went to say that if she wins … [Read more...] about If Obama’s Inevitable, Why Can’t He Sew Up the Nomination? (& Why that’s the Wrong Question)
Hillary Clinton: “The Tide Is Turning”
Prophets of (Hillary Clinton's) doom have again been proven wrong. The prophets' strident claim that this Pa. primary elections would sound the death knell of Clinton's ambition to get the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, has yet again fallen flat on its face. To those living abroad, the American media/blogs might have contributed in a substantial manner in … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton: “The Tide Is Turning”
David Gergen: The longer this goes on, the more likely Obama or Clinton will be forced into VP slot
My love for David Gergen continues unabated (while I muted Wolf Blitzer). And he has just said on CNN that the longer the race for a Democratic nominee continues, the more likely it is that one of the two candidates will be forced to run as the other's Vice President. What do you think of that!? He says it will be necessary to keep the party from completely … [Read more...] about David Gergen: The longer this goes on, the more likely Obama or Clinton will be forced into VP slot
Update on the MS-01
One thing I forgot to mention in my previous post on the special election for the Mississippi 1st House District: If nobody gets over 50%, it goes to a run off. That being said, it might not matter. Latest results (40% reporting): TRAVIS W. CHILDERS (D) 15,321 (53%) GREG DAVIS (R) 12,634 (43%) This would be a huge Democratic pick-up, and yet more proof that 2008 might … [Read more...] about Update on the MS-01
Hillary Clinton Wins Pennsylvania Primary
Several news organizations are now calling the Pennsylvania primary: and it's a win for Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton over rival Senator Barack Obama. The question now: how big will the win be and will it be a big enough win to impress Superdelegates? ABC News: Sen. Hillary Clinton has won the Pennsylvania primary vote as expected, ABC News has projected. Clinton … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Wins Pennsylvania Primary
The Other Election
The Pennsylvania primary may not actually be that important, but there actually is an intriguing race being decided today: the special election to fill Mississippi's First Congressional District (vacated by Roger Wicker (R), who was appointed to a Senate seat). This is another one of those Democratic pick-up opportunities in a solid-red district that came together because of a) … [Read more...] about The Other Election
55% Hillary, 45% Barack: With 3% of the Vote In
In the last hour the cable shows went from not enough difference in votes to comment to too early to call to now, they say, Hillary may take the State of Pennsylvania You also see the chattering of some in the press creating the next storyline: Out of Money, Even If Clinton Wins The issue slowly grinds to one of money alone, that is, according to the amount of time … [Read more...] about 55% Hillary, 45% Barack: With 3% of the Vote In