Five perilous days have now passed since those treasonous House Democrats decided to hold the U.S. hostage by refusing to cave in to President Bush by questioning the telecom immunity provision in the FISA renewal bill. Unless there is yet another vast mainstream media cover-up, there have been no terrorist attacks on our fair homeland although the president, his minions and … [Read more...] about Surviving the Week of Living Dangerously
You Can’t Blame Clinton Campaign for This
According to NPR, this bit of kitsch wasn't created by the Clinton campaign, but by an overzealous supporter with too much money and too much time. But, really, is it any worse than this production from an Obama fan? Can we make hokey videos with our laptops? Yes, we can. [This is being cross-posted at my personal blog.] … [Read more...] about You Can’t Blame Clinton Campaign for This
Obama is Not a Lightweight
A number of articles around the world have suggested that Obama's charisma and ability to inspire come at the expense of specific policy proposals; Clinton, indeed, has been using this "fact" to draw a favorable contrast with her opponent. However, Germany's daily, Die Welt, disagrees strongly, and almost claims the opposite: Hillary Clinton’s election campaign is … [Read more...] about Obama is Not a Lightweight
Desperate
Do you want to know how desperate the Clinton campaign is to stop the gathering momentum of the Obama campaign on the eve of primaries in Wisconsin and Hawaii? Consider the accusations being leveled by the Clinton camp that the Illinois senator is guilty of plagiarizing words of an Obama supporter, Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick. The similarities between Obama's and … [Read more...] about Desperate
Fidel Castro; The Man in the Green Suit Turns
There's been a silence amongst our election 08 candidates, one writ bold by mainstream media's incessant pick-up game of candidates' bickering... sometimes seeming like a replay of The Bickersons-- an old time radio show that consisted mainly of a man and a woman relentlessly harping at each other ... I keep wondering, what will our candidates say/ do about Cuba; the gem of … [Read more...] about Fidel Castro; The Man in the Green Suit Turns
Pakistan Elections Trend Shows Tide Against Musharraf
Initial results in Pakistan’s general elections today went against President Pervez Musharraf with several of his former ministers losing. While opposition PPP (the late Benazir Bhutto's party) and PML-N (led by Nawaz Sharif) winning in their strongholds, Sindh and Punjab, respectively. The final Pakistan election results are expected by Wednesday. Here is The Tribune news … [Read more...] about Pakistan Elections Trend Shows Tide Against Musharraf
Is Barack Obama The Quintessential Barack Oboomer?
Tom Watson takes a detailed, stand-back-and-analyze look at Barack Obama and where he is in generational and politically symbolic terms. Here's a tiny taste of it 4 U: In the movies, the best leading men have always been able to portray younger characters - John Wayne played iconic gunslingers into his 50s, Cary Grant was the suave romantic lead into his early 60s, and … [Read more...] about Is Barack Obama The Quintessential Barack Oboomer?
In Nicaragua and Around the World, ‘Admiration’ for U.S. Primary System
Foreign coverage of the U.S. elections reveal a lot that one might never expect. For example, change seems afoot in Nicaragua, now being governed by Ronald Reagan's old Sandinista nemesis, Daniel Ortega. In this editorial from La Prensa of Nicaragua, which is heaped with praise for the U.S. election process, sharp criticism of Mr. Ortega's rejection of primary elections is … [Read more...] about In Nicaragua and Around the World, ‘Admiration’ for U.S. Primary System
Candidates Fight to Be Underdog, A Great Risk: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
In the primaries, petty accusations and imagined slights and slings and arrows seem rife--- and arguing about such matters ad infinitum and ad nauseum. Every day, this media or that flogs one or another candidate for doing, saying, being, acting...re some insignificant thing. And sometimes, the candidates themselves turn to seemingly 'out-victiming' one another by petty … [Read more...] about Candidates Fight to Be Underdog, A Great Risk: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Clinton Campaign Can’t Say It Never “Borrowed” Anyone Else’s Rhetoric
It turns out that, after raising the issue of Senator Barack Obama "borrowing" someone else's campaign rhetoric, the Clinton campaign reportedly not only says it can't guarantee that it never did the same thing -- but it also now suggests that if even if it did, it would not be a big deal if it involved Hillary Clinton. So we not only have two campaigns...apparently two … [Read more...] about Clinton Campaign Can’t Say It Never “Borrowed” Anyone Else’s Rhetoric
Texas Is Supposed To Be A Clinton Campaign Firewall
But have they just realized that the firewall may be soggy? … [Read more...] about Texas Is Supposed To Be A Clinton Campaign Firewall
Sweet-Talk Express
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri … [Read more...] about Sweet-Talk Express
Barack Obama Loves You. Yes, You
In fact, Barack Obama is your new bicycle. According to this site, he: Skated all the way from the beach just to see you Saved his dessert for you Saved you from drowning Set your voice as his ringtone Built you a robot Best of all: Barack Obama folded you an origami crane I'd definitely catch the 'Obamamania' if he folded me an origami crane. There … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Loves You. Yes, You
Disqus commenting system issues
The Disqus commenting system is down right now affecting this blog and others like Captain's Quarters. We are currently investigating this issue with the Disqus Team. Sorry for the inconvenience. UPDATE #1 Disqus commenting system back up. Have fun! … [Read more...] about Disqus commenting system issues
Clinton And Obama Campaigns Accuse Each Other Of “Borrowing” Rhetoric
The radio talk shows are starting to focus on it. The blogs -- some of them increasingly and openly identified with one camp or another and morphing into virtual campaign websites -- are starting to screech about it. But the bottom line now is: the Clinton and Obama campaigns are now accusing each other of borrowing campaign rhetoric. It isn't that there aren't any … [Read more...] about Clinton And Obama Campaigns Accuse Each Other Of “Borrowing” Rhetoric
Oops Obama: Close Scrutiny Begins…
Some people are beginning to listen to what Sen. Obama says rather than how he says it: While some bloggers (including our own T-Steel) discuss whether Obama's statement: I understand that Senator Clinton, periodically when she’s feeling down, launches attacks as a way of trying to boost her appeal is sexist or not, others say he's plagiarizing from Mass. Gov. Deval … [Read more...] about Oops Obama: Close Scrutiny Begins…
The Sound of Silence
China is playing a spoiler role not only in Sudan, but now in Kenya as well. In the midst of the country's post-election turmoil, Beijing has steadfastly refused to put any pressure on the warring parties, despite (or perhaps because of) its "large and growing economic stake." Numerous countries have already sent envoys, as have the AU and the UN -- China's absence from the … [Read more...] about The Sound of Silence
Pakistan Polls Over: Musharraf Sings A New Tune
President Pervez Musharraf has told Jemima Khan in an interview published in the British daily The Independent that: "My role as a president is simply the checks and balances, the seatbelts... a sort of father figure to the prime minister, but I won't have to see him for weeks." Jemima is the ex-wife of Pakistani politician/famous cricketer Imran Khan. "Talking peace, … [Read more...] about Pakistan Polls Over: Musharraf Sings A New Tune
Can Obama Win Texas?
The question is perhaps ill-timed. After all, Wisconsin is tomorrow; Texas not for another two weeks. But time is proving no obstacle for some Obama hopefuls in Texas, who have thorough knowledge of the state's unique primary system. Consider this post by Phillip Martin at Burnt Orange Report. The analysis is well-constructed and seemingly well-informed. The crux of … [Read more...] about Can Obama Win Texas?
The Trouble With Too Much Charisma
Those who oppose him in both parties are attacking Barack Obama with a double-barreled cultural stereotype, the old film noir thesis that good looks can be deceptive and dangerous combined with a Jim Jones analogy about followers suicidally drinking in hope with laced Kool-Aid. In yesterday's New York Times, Sean Wilentz, a Princeton historian and Clinton supporter, … [Read more...] about The Trouble With Too Much Charisma