I got real emotional when I read about Edwards' withdrawl. I was really looking forward to voting for him, as he's been pulling no punches about corporate influence in our country, and now he's out. I guess he's still on the ballot. Does anyone know what happens to votes for him in this primary?
I got real emotional when I read about Edwards' withdrawl. I was really looking forward to voting for him, as he's been pulling no punches about corporate influence in our country, and now he's out. I guess he's still on the ballot. Does anyone know what happens to votes for him in this primary?
I got real emotional when I read about Edwards' withdrawl. I was really looking forward to voting for him, as he's been pulling no punches about corporate influence in our country, and now he's out. I guess he's still on the ballot. Does anyone know what happens to votes for him in this primary?
If it's any consolation, we can look forward to him having a role of some influence in whichever administration arises. I assume we'll now get either an Obama-Clinton or a Clinton-Obama ticket, but I suppose it's possible that if either of them pulls away, they could pull out a wild card from inside their ranks.
I got real emotional when I read about Edwards' withdrawl. I was really looking forward to voting for him, as he's been pulling no punches about corporate influence in our country, and now he's out. I guess he's still on the ballot. Does anyone know what happens to votes for him in this primary?
If it's any consolation, we can look forward to him having a role of some influence in whichever administration arises. I assume we'll now get either an Obama-Clinton or a Clinton-Obama ticket, but I suppose it's possible that if either of them pulls away, they could pull out a wild card from inside their ranks.
I don't think O/C or C/O is a likely ticket at this point -- too much bad blood there. Things have gotten nasty if you hadn't noticed.
I got real emotional when I read about Edwards' withdrawl. I was really looking forward to voting for him, as he's been pulling no punches about corporate influence in our country, and now he's out. I guess he's still on the ballot. Does anyone know what happens to votes for him in this primary?
If it's any consolation, we can look forward to him having a role of some influence in whichever administration arises. I assume we'll now get either an Obama-Clinton or a Clinton-Obama ticket, but I suppose it's possible that if either of them pulls away, they could pull out a wild card from inside their ranks.
I don't think O/C or C/O is a likely ticket at this point -- too much bad blood there. Things have gotten nasty if you hadn't noticed.
It's a temporary nastiness, I feel; eventually their pragmatic sides will recognize that they need each other. Now that is love.
I got real emotional when I read about Edwards' withdrawl. I was really looking forward to voting for him, as he's been pulling no punches about corporate influence in our country, and now he's out. I guess he's still on the ballot. Does anyone know what happens to votes for him in this primary?
If it's any consolation, we can look forward to him having a role of some influence in whichever administration arises. I assume we'll now get either an Obama-Clinton or a Clinton-Obama ticket, but I suppose it's possible that if either of them pulls away, they could pull out a wild card from inside their ranks.
Maybe, but when Jesse Jackson won S. Carolina in 84 and 88, Bill didn't seem to need Jesse as a running mate.
I can't believe he said that...
I don't think O/C or C/O is a likely ticket at this point -- too much bad blood there. Things have gotten nasty if you hadn't noticed.
It's a temporary nastiness, I feel; eventually their pragmatic sides will recognize that they need each other. Now that is love.
I got real emotional when I read about Edwards' withdrawl. I was really looking forward to voting for him, as he's been pulling no punches about corporate influence in our country, and now he's out. I guess he's still on the ballot. Does anyone know what happens to votes for him in this primary?
If it's any consolation, we can look forward to him having a role of some influence in whichever administration arises. I assume we'll now get either an Obama-Clinton or a Clinton-Obama ticket, but I suppose it's possible that if either of them pulls away, they could pull out a wild card from inside their ranks. Either way, I hope Richardson gets a key role.
As for the Repos, McCain is an honorable person who's hanging with a bad crowd. I was pulling for Giuliani just because he'd be the most likely to lose.
As many of you who read some of my political posts, you know I'm probably furtherest to right of any of you. That being said, I'll celebrate when Mike Huckabee gives up the race. He's very dangerous. I used to like John McCain until he decided to follow that prick in the White House. I'm not likely to vote. I would of accepted John Edwards because he is the most honest of all of them. I hate Clinton and Obama. I can't stand Romney either. McCain is the "least offensive" to me but I can't get past his big support for the ass. Personally I liked Ron Paul but he has zero chance.
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http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN0147632420080202
Grateful Dead to reunite for Obama concert
Sat Feb 2, 2008 1:26am EST
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters Life!) - The Grateful Dead, the San Francisco
cult rock band that has played at political events since the 1960s,
will reunite on Monday for the first time in four years to rally
support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, a
spokesman said on Friday.
Band leader Jerry Garcia died in 1995. Surviving members have played
together occasionally since then, most recently in 2004. On Monday,
original members Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir will play at a
San Francisco theater a day before California's primary.
"They have agreed to reunite for this one-time-only event in order to
lend support to Senator Obama leading into the crucial 'Super-Tuesday'
series of primaries held on Tuesday, February 5th," the band said in a
statement.
The band gained fame with its free-form psychedelic music when the
counterculture movement flourished in San Francisco in the 1960s, and
they attracted many loyal fans who came to be known as "Deadheads."
(Reporting by Adam Tanner)
(c) Reuters 2007. All rights reserved.
More love for Obama
More love for Obama, this effort from Will.I.Am and several others is quite impressive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY#
More love for Obama
super obaba girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIiMa2Fe-ZQ
More love for Obama
super obaba girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIiMa2Fe-ZQ
Very cool.
More love for Obama, this effort from Will.I.Am and several others is quite impressive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY#
Scarlett Jo likes Mr O -- will that sway mshray's vote?
More love for Obama, this effort from Will.I.Am and several others is quite impressive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY#
Scarlett Jo likes Mr O -- will that sway mshray's vote?
My mom sent me that, and it did kinda sway my vote. More for the song & the speech than for Scarlett & the twins' appearance tho'.
(Imagine if she wins in 2012 bringing her to 2017. Jeb Bush could win 2016 for 8 years. By that time Chelsea Clinton could run, then Jenna Bush. We could have nonstop Bush then Clinton for the next 50 years)
I voted two weeks ago via Absentee. Being a registered Republican I voted Ron Paul. I would of changed to "Decline to state" but the idiots that head the California Republican Party declined to allow those voters to vote in their primary this year (the Democrats did).
The more I hear Clinton, the more I hate her. The more I hear Obama, the more I think, he isn't too bad. He's still to the left of me but I wouldn't rule out voting for him. I'd never vote for Hillary. I can't stand her and I think we've had enough of Bush/Clinton. If she wins, we would have non stop Bush or Clinton between 1989 and (at least) 2013. (Imagine if she wins in 2012 bringing her to 2017. Jeb Bush could win 2016 for 8 years. By that time Chelsea Clinton could run, then Jenna Bush. We could have nonstop Bush then Clinton for the next 50 years)
I voted two weeks ago via Absentee. Being a registered Republican I voted Ron Paul. I would of changed to "Decline to state" but the idiots that head the California Republican Party declined to allow those voters to vote in their primary this year (the Democrats did).
The more I hear Clinton, the more I hate her. The more I hear Obama, the more I think, he isn't too bad. He's still to the left of me but I wouldn't rule out voting for him. I'd never vote for Hillary. I can't stand her and I think we've had enough of Bush/Clinton. If she wins, we would have non stop Bush or Clinton between 1989 and (at least) 2013. (Imagine if she wins in 2012 bringing her to 2017. Jeb Bush could win 2016 for 8 years. By that time Chelsea Clinton could run, then Jenna Bush. We could have nonstop Bush then Clinton for the next 50 years)
never mind Hilary vs. Obama -- what'd you think of Stewie vs. Underdog on Sunday? ;)
Mitt quit.
Mitt quit.
no shit?
Well, this makes the next couple weeks interesting, now that the "conservative" voters only have I-don't-heart-Huckabee to get behind.
Amelia rocks the vote! (http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1406224087)
Amelia rocks the vote! (http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1406224087)
"Obama fo' yo' Mama!" ROTFL!
Amelia rocks the vote! (http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1406224087)
"Obama fo' yo' Mama!" ROTFL!
yeah, she was a funny cat.
Amelia rocks the vote! (http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1406224087)Yeah baby!!!!!! too cool.
Amelia rocks the vote! (http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1406224087)
"Obama fo' yo' Mama!" ROTFL!
yeah, she was a funny cat.
Hope you liked 4 Months 3 weeks 2 Days as much as I did -- saw it last week. Tremendous.
First of many Assmussen strips that will undoubtedly appear in this thread:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/08/DDASMUSSENBR.DTL&hw=don+asmussen&sn=001&sc=1000
Watching some Democrats kick around Mrs. Clinton has grown into a sad spectacle.
Comment
Hillary Clinton would make a fine president and I think all reasonable people know that. She would make a better president, offering more constructive policies protecting more Americans, than McCain could ever hope to. Her problem is that Americans, in any given election cycle, can become inflamed with a true passion for change that can only exist in a country like ours. She does not represent that change as well as Mr. Obama does. In spite of her superior capabilities in many areas, Obama would still move into the White House with more foreign policy experience than George Bush had when Bush and his brother stole the election in 2000.
Americans can put up with a lot. After these past eight years, they have proven that they can put up with more than anyone ever imagined. However, that cannot hold forever.
What Mrs. Clinton has that Mr. Obama does not have, Mr. Obama can get. What Mr. Obama has that Mrs. Clinton does not have, she can never get.
Which one is the best hope at defeating McCain, who sounds more like a Bush brother with every passing day?
now, personally I think this McCain story is much ado about nothing; if anything it HELPS him because (a) the GOP wingnuts are rallying to his side and (b) it makes him look more like a randy guy and less like "Grandpa Munster" (as Bill Maher calls him). Dunno what the NYTimes was thinking, frankly. But 23/6 has a point here, re: the alleged girlfriend looks a LOT like his wife.
http://www.236.com/news/2008/02/21/john_mccain_to_america_is_it_c_1_4587.php
Check this shot of McCain and the missus--which I assume is more recent than the shot 23-6 has:
(http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/02/21/mn-298x232-politics_mccain.jpg)
She looks a little scarier in the one above. Like, you could picture her in leather corset, thigh-high boots and wielding a riding crop.
TOTALLY!!! paging the princess...
TOTALLY!!! paging the princess...
no thanks. she looks like the evil anne murray channeling sue ellen in a bad anna wintour suit.
TOTALLY!!! paging the princess...
no thanks. she looks like the evil anne murray channeling sue ellen in a bad anna wintour suit.
ROTFLMAO! I think Sharon Stone should play her in the TV movie.
TOTALLY!!! paging the princess...
no thanks. she looks like the evil anne murray channeling sue ellen in a bad anna wintour suit.
ROTFLMAO! I think Sharon Stone should play her in the TV movie.
yeah! or jessica lange. or cissy spacek.
TOTALLY!!! paging the princess...
no thanks. she looks like the evil anne murray channeling sue ellen in a bad anna wintour suit.
ROTFLMAO! I think Sharon Stone should play her in the TV movie.
yeah! or jessica lange. or cissy spacek.
John McCain - Fred Willard
Hilary Clinton - Rebecca DeMornay
Barack Obama - anybody but Will Smith
special appearance by Phylicia Rashad as Condi Rice!
TOTALLY!!! paging the princess...
no thanks. she looks like the evil anne murray channeling sue ellen in a bad anna wintour suit.
ROTFLMAO! I think Sharon Stone should play her in the TV movie.
yeah! or jessica lange. or cissy spacek.
John McCain - Fred Willard
Hilary Clinton - Rebecca DeMornay
Barack Obama - anybody but Will Smith
special appearance by Phylicia Rashad as Condi Rice!
TOTALLY!!! paging the princess...
no thanks. she looks like the evil anne murray channeling sue ellen in a bad anna wintour suit.
ROTFLMAO! I think Sharon Stone should play her in the TV movie.
yeah! or jessica lange. or cissy spacek.
John McCain - Fred Willard
Hilary Clinton - Rebecca DeMornay
Barack Obama - anybody but Will Smith
special appearance by Phylicia Rashad as Condi Rice!
If he were still "available", WC Fields would be great as Bill Clinton.
Well, Gaz'll be excited to see that Matt Gonzalez (former SF supe) is Nader's running mate. Me, I say "feh" and "feh" again.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/28/BAO5VAQFG.DTL
Well, Gaz'll be excited to see that Matt Gonzalez (former SF supe) is Nader's running mate. Me, I say "feh" and "feh" again.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/28/BAO5VAQFG.DTL
Nader's being a damn fool, and I'm sorry to see Gonzalez taking time away from fighting the good fight to engage in this senselessly idealistic campaign. IMHO, of course.
He may be cute, Gaz, but he's a dick.
He may be cute, Gaz, but he's a dick.
and he's not all that cute, either. he looks like a wet david geffen.
He may be cute, Gaz, but he's a dick.
and he's not all that cute, either. he looks like a wet david geffen.
When he was running against Gavin four years ago, I was shocked how many women I know were all squishy down there for him. Kind pudgy, bad haircut, ill-fitting thrift store suits, and they were just ready to jump him at the first opportunity. Geek chic I guess--go figure.
He may be cute, Gaz, but he's a dick.
and he's not all that cute, either. he looks like a wet david geffen.
When he was running against Gavin four years ago, I was shocked how many women I know were all squishy down there for him. Kind pudgy, bad haircut, ill-fitting thrift store suits, and they were just ready to jump him at the first opportunity. Geek chic I guess--go figure.
I have no first-hand experience, but aren't they all squishy down there?
You're right, though - it's all about the geek-cute. (Even the bad haircuts.)
Olbermanns doing one of his "Special Comments" -- usually aimed at the Repugs -- about Hillary tonite:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/12/keith-olbermann-to-do-sp_n_91110.html
Obama's speech was nothing short of magnificent, McCain can't tell a Sunni from a Shi'ite (they're all the same if they're in Iran, I guess), and the war turned 5 today. But who cares - Spitzer's whore is a Girl Gone Wild!!!
Obama's speech was nothing short of magnificent, McCain can't tell a Sunni from a Shi'ite (they're all the same if they're in Iran, I guess), and the war turned 5 today. But who cares - Spitzer's whore is a Girl Gone Wild!!!
and --sadly -- Hillary has a 20-point lead in PA. If that doesn't change after this week --Obama has another big speech tomorrow -- I may consider suicide (if the rainbow is enuf).
Ok, Geraldine Ferraro needs to Shut. The. F--k. UP! Seriously.it really seems like people have not taken the time to listen/read Obama's actual speech, and instead have been regurgitating news bites.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/03/geraldine-fer-1.html
Hillary as Hitler? Olbermann's head may explode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lstkiexhc
Over-the-top, yes, but pretty damn funny.
Hillary as Hitler? Olbermann's head may explode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lstkiexhc
Over-the-top, yes, but pretty damn funny.
that's great! gotta love bruno.
Hillary as Hitler? Olbermann's head may explode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lstkiexhc
Over-the-top, yes, but pretty damn funny.
that's great! gotta love bruno.
Bruno?
Hillary as Hitler? Olbermann's head may explode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lstkiexhc
Over-the-top, yes, but pretty damn funny.
that's great! gotta love bruno.
Bruno?
That's Bruno Ganz, the great German actor, playing Hitler in the film Downfall, which came out a few years ago. They took that clip and wrote the hilarious new subtitles. Very clever.
Hillary as Hitler? Olbermann's head may explode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lstkiexhc
Over-the-top, yes, but pretty damn funny.
that's great! gotta love bruno.
Bruno?
That's Bruno Ganz, the great German actor, playing Hitler in the film Downfall, which came out a few years ago. They took that clip and wrote the hilarious new subtitles. Very clever.
Hillary as Hitler? Olbermann's head may explode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lstkiexhc
Over-the-top, yes, but pretty damn funny.
that's great! gotta love bruno.
Bruno?
That's Bruno Ganz, the great German actor, playing Hitler in the film Downfall, which came out a few years ago. They took that clip and wrote the hilarious new subtitles. Very clever.
actually, he's swiss. for some reason, i always thought he was italian.
*and how come no one on my side of this issue has tried to win the lexical battle? The issue should be presented as Unrestricted Marriage, and any time someone on the other side of the argument talks about Gay Marriage or Protection of Marriage, they need to be unceremoniously corrected.
*and how come no one on my side of this issue has tried to win the lexical battle? The issue should be presented as Unrestricted Marriage, and any time someone on the other side of the argument talks about Gay Marriage or Protection of Marriage, they need to be unceremoniously corrected.
I completely agree! I'd never heard the expression until you used it today and I think it's great -- analogous to "pro-choice"-as-opposed-to-"pro-abortion". Unfortunately gay activists are often loathe to use "neutered" language because they see it as a concession. They're a pain in the ass that way (pun intended).
*and how come no one on my side of this issue has tried to win the lexical battle? The issue should be presented as Unrestricted Marriage, and any time someone on the other side of the argument talks about Gay Marriage or Protection of Marriage, they need to be unceremoniously corrected.
I completely agree! I'd never heard the expression until you used it today and I think it's great -- analogous to "pro-choice"-as-opposed-to-"pro-abortion". Unfortunately gay activists are often loathe to use "neutered" language because they see it as a concession. They're a pain in the ass that way (pun intended).
Unrestricted marraige wouldn't be quite accurate though -- we still need to restrict incestuous marraige. And Unrestricted Except for Incestuous Marraige is a mouthful. On the other hand, there is no scientific reason to prohibit same-sex incestuous marraige. I mean, if married twin lesbians adopt a child, it's not suddenly going to grow a tail, is it?
What were we talking about? ;D
BREAKING NEWS: Ted Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor.I know people don't live forever, but this hits me pretty hard nonetheless.
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Kennedy.html?hp
Wrote this short poem this afternoon.
Journamalism Is My Wingman; Or, I Want to Spoil the Party
Media creatures with a false voice
Presenting America with a false choice:
Align with the party of William Ayres
Or align with the party of billionaires.
Pick a side; and once you decide,
You're in part and parcel; you're on for the ride.
Nuance is hard. Simple is neat.
Dumb is authentic. Smart is elite.
Take all those busy thoughts out of your head
And go watch Desperate Housewives instead.
Wrote this short poem this afternoon.
Journamalism Is My Wingman; Or, I Want to Spoil the Party
Media creatures with a false voice
Presenting America with a false choice:
Align with the party of William Ayres
Or align with the party of billionaires.
Pick a side; and once you decide,
You're in part and parcel; you're on for the ride.
Nuance is hard. Simple is neat.
Dumb is authentic. Smart is elite.
Take all those busy thoughts out of your head
And go watch Desperate Housewives instead.
David Brooks on today's NYTimes Op-Ed page:
"My first thought on the running mate question is that to balance his ticket, Barack Obama should pick a really old white general. Therefore, he should pick Dwight Eisenhower. John McCain, on the other hand, needs to pick someone younger than himself. Therefore, he also should pick Dwight Eisenhower."
and it begins: the fundies gear up.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/15/BA3G10N42P.DTL&tsp=1
McCain pisses off John Hall:
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/06/13/1138458.aspx
I love the first comment after the article: "Poor McCain -- he's gonna be stuck playing one Ted Nugent song after another".
http://www.imvotingrepublican.com/
scary but not surprising -- check out what was being sold at the Texas State GOP convention:
http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/2008/06/signpost.php
Mark, good observation. Bush fils has helped see to it that the Republican party for a long time will be known as the party of intellectual uncuriosity. So McCain's disdain of the Internet actually will help him among some voters: teh Interwebs are for teh elites, I guess.
Mark, good observation. Bush fils has helped see to it that the Republican party for a long time will be known as the party of intellectual uncuriosity. So McCain's disdain of the Internet actually will help him among some voters: teh Interwebs are for teh elites, I guess.
Q: How do you feel about teaching evolution in schools?
Mr. McCain: I think, first of all, it’s up to the school boards. That’s why we have local control over education. So my personal view is that children should be exposed to as much as they possibly can so that they can make their decisions and be the best informed. But I really believe that school boards are elected in order to make a lot of those decisions, and I respect their decisions unless they are unconstitutional in some way or, you know.
Q: If you were on a school board, how would you vote?
Mr. McCain: I don’t know, Adam. I’d have to see the proposal, I’d have to see where it lies in the curriculum, I’d have to – I can’t. I’m not running for school board.
For those who had issues with the Obama New Yorker cover:Except that, as a few other columnists and bloggers have pointed out, McCain DID say "bomb-bomb-Iran," and Cindy DID abuse and steal pills, so those are things that can be satirized, parodied, exaggerated. Barack and Michelle did not do the things they're portrayed as doing. So it's not the best comparison. It would have been a better illustration if McCain were pictured with the black illegitimate children the Bush/Rove campaign rumored him to have in the 2000 primary season.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsey/print.asp?id=1792
For those who had issues with the Obama New Yorker cover:Except that, as a few other columnists and bloggers have pointed out, McCain DID say "bomb-bomb-Iran," and Cindy DID abuse and steal pills, so those are things that can be satirized, parodied, exaggerated. Barack and Michelle did not do the things they're portrayed as doing. So it's not the best comparison. It would have been a better illustration if McCain were pictured with the black illegitimate children the Bush/Rove campaign rumored him to have in the 2000 primary season.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsey/print.asp?id=1792
For those who had issues with the Obama New Yorker cover:Except that, as a few other columnists and bloggers have pointed out, McCain DID say "bomb-bomb-Iran," and Cindy DID abuse and steal pills, so those are things that can be satirized, parodied, exaggerated. Barack and Michelle did not do the things they're portrayed as doing. So it's not the best comparison. It would have been a better illustration if McCain were pictured with the black illegitimate children the Bush/Rove campaign rumored him to have in the 2000 primary season.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/horsey/print.asp?id=1792
ah, but that's what the cartoonist here is saying: "here's a cartoon for those of you who don't get 'irony' or 'satire' -- who only want cartoons to show things that are based in reality"
Better yet:
(http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/images/column/71508/ironic.jpg)
This is your brain on... hope:thank you so much. It's so good I just stole it for a blog post!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn55ZdmBPJ4&feature=user
If you haven't seen Jon Voight's hilariously preposterous right-wing anti-Obama screed from the Washington Times (aka "the Moonie paper"), here it is. No wonder Angelina hates him...
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jul/28/voight/
If you haven't seen Jon Voight's hilariously preposterous right-wing anti-Obama screed from the Washington Times (aka "the Moonie paper"), here it is. No wonder Angelina hates him...I love how right-wingers who accuse lefties of disrespecting our soldiers in uniform have no problem attacking military men like Wesley Clark when it's convenient to their agenda. What's good for a goose is barely worth a gander.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jul/28/voight/
If you haven't seen this yet -- props to Ms Hilton; I didn't know she had it in her. VERY clever:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/64ad536a6d
If you haven't seen this yet -- props to Ms Hilton; I didn't know she had it in her. VERY clever:My sentiments ex-ACT-ly, Loves it!
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/64ad536a6d
If you haven't seen this yet -- props to Ms Hilton; I didn't know she had it in her. VERY clever:the scary part is her delivery of her energy policy sounded more like she knew what she was talking about than Bush or McCain!
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/64ad536a6d
If you haven't seen this yet -- props to Ms Hilton; I didn't know she had it in her. VERY clever:the scary part is her delivery of her energy policy sounded more like she knew what she was talking about than Bush or McCain!
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/64ad536a6d
I posed this question via e-mail to a few friends of mine, and wanted to solicit the POVs of any of y'alls who feel so inclined.
If indeed the right-wingers truly believe that Obama is some combination of Muslim terrorist, militant black-liberationist, Manchurian candidate, jihadist treasoner - then will Obama truly have the opportunity to lead the country if he wins in November? Or will we get open insurrection from a not insignificant portion of the U.S. population? I live in a left-wing bubble, I realize; the few conservatives I have any contact with are the mass-media pundits, the invective-hurling trolls on liberal and centrist blogs, and the occasional family member. So I don't know how seriously real people take the accusations that are so thoughtlessly and carelessly tossed around by the more scurrilous and avaricious members of our media.
Thx,
Gaz.
I posed this question via e-mail to a few friends of mine, and wanted to solicit the POVs of any of y'alls who feel so inclined.
If indeed the right-wingers truly believe that Obama is some combination of Muslim terrorist, militant black-liberationist, Manchurian candidate, jihadist treasoner - then will Obama truly have the opportunity to lead the country if he wins in November? Or will we get open insurrection from a not insignificant portion of the U.S. population? I live in a left-wing bubble, I realize; the few conservatives I have any contact with are the mass-media pundits, the invective-hurling trolls on liberal and centrist blogs, and the occasional family member. So I don't know how seriously real people take the accusations that are so thoughtlessly and carelessly tossed around by the more scurrilous and avaricious members of our media.
Thx,
Gaz.
Open insurrection? No. But FAUX News etc will be on him like white-on-rice, and it will be the Clinton years all over again, as far as they're concerned.
OTOH, Andrew Tobias just laid down the law in his DNC speech! Yay for out gay men!
Here's the text:OTOH, Andrew Tobias just laid down the law in his DNC speech! Yay for out gay men!
Dish, please! Some of us are still at work on the West coast.
As an investor, I yearn for a president who looks to financial heroes, not corporate lobbyists, for economic advice. As a gay man, I yearn for a president who believes in equal rights for all Americans. But most of all, as an American, I yearn for a president that the world can root for and be inspired by. Because having much of the world on our side again would not only be good for our national security, it would be good for business. Vote Obama, my fellow Democrats. Because, boy, do we ever need a change.
And the vile Jerome Corsi is heading to the DNC tomorrow to discuss his equally vile Obama Nation book. Should be interesting.
and here (according to NBC Fox and CNN) is yer McCain McRunningMate:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin
and here (according to NBC Fox and CNN) is yer McCain McRunningMate:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin
Won't that piss off Mitt Romney!
I did a blog post/YouTube playlist in response to last night's electrifying speech:
http://babyivebeenthinking.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Mike! That really means a lot to me.I did a blog post/YouTube playlist in response to last night's electrifying speech:
http://babyivebeenthinking.blogspot.com/
actually, the Pointers were at John Edwards' house doing "Betcha Got a Chick on the Side" ;)
But seriously, your blog has become a must-read, and one of the highlights of my day.
Thanks, Mike! That really means a lot to me.I did a blog post/YouTube playlist in response to last night's electrifying speech:
http://babyivebeenthinking.blogspot.com/
actually, the Pointers were at John Edwards' house doing "Betcha Got a Chick on the Side" ;)
But seriously, your blog has become a must-read, and one of the highlights of my day.
Haha, busted! I'm impressed that you know his cover of that. :)Thanks, Mike! That really means a lot to me.I did a blog post/YouTube playlist in response to last night's electrifying speech:
http://babyivebeenthinking.blogspot.com/
actually, the Pointers were at John Edwards' house doing "Betcha Got a Chick on the Side" ;)
But seriously, your blog has become a must-read, and one of the highlights of my day.
I enjoy it as well. But you owe me a hundred bucks ("I Put a Spell on You"). ;)
My first thought when I saw Palin was "she looks like Tina Fey doing a wacky character". I'm not alone, apparently:
http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/2008/08/palin_kick-arou.php
Which has obviously got some paleo-Republicans in a tizzy. Yes, she’s on many McCain veep shortlists, yes she’s a charming, affable, and talented politician, and yes she looks sweet and innocent, like a perky librarian (are there perky librarians?), but Alaska’s governor Sarah Palin has a dark side colder than the icy tundra which she oversees.
Sarah Palin wants to kill polar bears.
Palin is also a Creationist, I'm just now learning, which will make for some fun debates.
This is great news for Democrats.
QuoteWhich has obviously got some paleo-Republicans in a tizzy. Yes, she’s on many McCain veep shortlists, yes she’s a charming, affable, and talented politician, and yes she looks sweet and innocent, like a perky librarian (are there perky librarians?), but Alaska’s governor Sarah Palin has a dark side colder than the icy tundra which she oversees.
Sarah Palin wants to kill polar bears.
http://nearearth.wordpress.com/tag/climate-change/
But don't a lot of those Fundies also insist that women shouldn't be in positions of power over men? Promise-Keeper-esque "submit to your husband" mentality? I'd be curious to know what % of America believes a woman should not be President (a realistic hypothetical, given that McCain's 72 with recurrent skin cancer).Palin is also a Creationist, I'm just now learning, which will make for some fun debates.
This is great news for Democrats.
Is it? She has the potential to fire up the Fundies in a way McSame could not have done otherwise. Be careful what you wish for, etc.
QuoteWhich has obviously got some paleo-Republicans in a tizzy. Yes, she’s on many McCain veep shortlists, yes she’s a charming, affable, and talented politician, and yes she looks sweet and innocent, like a perky librarian (are there perky librarians?), but Alaska’s governor Sarah Palin has a dark side colder than the icy tundra which she oversees.
Sarah Palin wants to kill polar bears.
http://nearearth.wordpress.com/tag/climate-change/
She was also accused of firing the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Public Safety because he refused to fire her ex-brother in law. So it sure sounds like she comes with her own set of rather sizable baggage here.
http://www.adn.com/politics/story/469135.html
I'd love it if this turned into an Eagleton sort of gaffe for McCain and the Repubs.
My first thought when I saw Palin was "she looks like Tina Fey doing a wacky character". I'm not alone, apparently:
http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/2008/08/palin_kick-arou.php
Separated at birth...
(http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/video/070730/tina_fey2.jpg)(http://politicalkudzu.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/sarah-palin-1.jpg)
Nearly lost in the extensive coverage of Hurricane Gustav (and of the "scaling back" of the Repub convention), was this story: GOP VP nominee Palin announced that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is preggers. Ah, family values...This is a bigger deal than we're getting, especially given the lingering suspicions that Bristol is actually the daughter's child, not Sarah's. It's all very convoluted. But I strongly believe that the end result of all this will be that (a) Palin will resign herself from consideration, citing understandably overwhelming family concerns; and (b) McCain, having found his PUMA trial balloon deflated, will return and resort to a more "traditional" candidate, whoever that may be.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/01/politics/p091657D38.DTL&tsp=1
right from the git go, it seemed like they didn't vet her very much. She has an ongoing ivestigation in Alaska, and you'd think a VP needs to be squeakey clean (oh right, Cheney?) before they choose them.Nearly lost in the extensive coverage of Hurricane Gustav (and of the "scaling back" of the Repub convention), was this story: GOP VP nominee Palin announced that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is preggers. Ah, family values...This is a bigger deal than we're getting, especially given the lingering suspicions that Bristol is actually the daughter's child, not Sarah's. It's all very convoluted. But I strongly believe that the end result of all this will be that (a) Palin will resign herself from consideration, citing understandably overwhelming family concerns; and (b) McCain, having found his PUMA trial balloon deflated, will return and resort to a more "traditional" candidate, whoever that may be.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/01/politics/p091657D38.DTL&tsp=1
That party's in a clusterfuck right now. And it's getting what it deserves.
right from the git go, it seemed like they didn't vet her very much. She has an ongoing ivestigation in Alaska, and you'd think a VP needs to be squeakey clean (oh right, Cheney?) before they choose them.Nearly lost in the extensive coverage of Hurricane Gustav (and of the "scaling back" of the Repub convention), was this story: GOP VP nominee Palin announced that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is preggers. Ah, family values...This is a bigger deal than we're getting, especially given the lingering suspicions that Bristol is actually the daughter's child, not Sarah's. It's all very convoluted. But I strongly believe that the end result of all this will be that (a) Palin will resign herself from consideration, citing understandably overwhelming family concerns; and (b) McCain, having found his PUMA trial balloon deflated, will return and resort to a more "traditional" candidate, whoever that may be.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/01/politics/p091657D38.DTL&tsp=1
That party's in a clusterfuck right now. And it's getting what it deserves.
Nearly lost in the extensive coverage of Hurricane Gustav (and of the "scaling back" of the Repub convention), was this story: GOP VP nominee Palin announced that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is preggers. Ah, family values...This is a bigger deal than we're getting, especially given the lingering suspicions that Bristol is actually the daughter's child, not Sarah's.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/01/politics/p091657D38.DTL&tsp=1
"he's been a governor for three years. He's been able, but undistinguished. I don't think people could really name a big, important thing that he's done. He was mayor of the 105th-largest city in America. And, again, with all due respect to Richmond, Virginia, it's smaller than Chula Vista, California, Aurora, Colorado, Mesa or Gilbert, Arizona, North Las Vegas, or Henderson, Nevada. It's not a big town. If he were to pick Governor Kaine, it would be an intensely political choice, where he's said, 'You know what? I'm really not first and foremost concerned with, is this person capable of being president of the United States? What I'm concerned about is, can he bring me the electoral votes of the state of Virginia, the 13 electoral votes in Virginia?'"
and for those who can't wait for tonite -- heeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Bristol's babydaddy:
(http://images.nymag.com/daily/intel/02_levi_lgl.jpg)
I can't wait until the VP candidates' debate.
Hard to say. She did well, but was far from convincing. She delivered the requisite red meat to the true believers, but I wonder how far outside the Republican Reality Distortion Field she will radiate. I felt like both her and Guiliani were incredibly sneeringly insulting when describing Obama's experience as a community organizer. The crowd kept chanting "Zero" all night, for Barack's supposed lack of executive experience. Ugh.I can't wait until the VP candidates' debate.Biden's in trouble, based on her speech tonite. She was GOOD. (and I say that as someone who didn't agree with a single f---ing thing she said).
I felt like both her and Guiliani were incredibly sneeringly insulting when describing Obama's experience as a community organizer.
as for the country artists, they know which side their bread's buttered on and they remember the Dixie Chicks quite well. But if Rich is the Big & Rich guy with the painstakingly manscaped goatee, he ought be careful about mingling with a party that doesn't like the homosexualists.
I am trying not to get my hopes up too much, but apparently the AP is actually fact-checking the Repugnicans' speeches. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_fact_check;_ylt=Andcl.4lLsepM.Ms5rXCuRZh24cA) Could we really be turning a corner? Too late for Gore or Kerry, but just maybe...
It occurs to me that the GOP's incredible slagging of the media, just might lead the media to wake up from its normal role of GOP lapdog, and show a little spine.I am trying not to get my hopes up too much, but apparently the AP is actually fact-checking the Repugnicans' speeches. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_fact_check;_ylt=Andcl.4lLsepM.Ms5rXCuRZh24cA) Could we really be turning a corner? Too late for Gore or Kerry, but just maybe...I just read that piece--it was also linked from here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/josh-silver/palin-gop-attack-media-a_b_123869.html
There are several other example of good reportage on Palin and the GOP manipulation of reality linked at the bottom of that piece.
Roland Martin breathes some righteous fire about Palin's idiotic rip on community organizers! I wish he could do this in his columns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGWthR7vdfI
as for the country artists, they know which side their bread's buttered on and they remember the Dixie Chicks quite well. But if Rich is the Big & Rich guy with the painstakingly manscaped goatee, he ought be careful about mingling with a party that doesn't like the homosexualists.
That's him! LOL!
(http://img.gactv.com/GAC/2007/06/15/bigandrich21_johnrich2_v_e.jpg)
A letter about Palin from one of her constituents and fellow resident of Wasilla. I was skeptical of its legitimacy at first, but supposedly it's been vetted.
http://www.andrys.com/palin-kilkenny.html
Cindy McCain's convention outfit cost $300,000 (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080905/ap_en_ot/cvn_gop_fashion), according to the latest AP wire. I keep waiting to reach the tipping point for a backlash from the nation's less than affluent, between this & her husband saying he doesn't even know how many properties he owns.
that is just obscene.
news item:
Rock group Heart says "Barracuda" use by RNC is fishy
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080905/en_nm/heart_palin_dc_1 (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080905/en_nm/heart_palin_dc_1)
If it felt familiar when Brooks & Dunn’s “Only In America” played after Barack Obama’s acceptance speech last night, there was good reason: President George W. Bush used the same song four years ago when he was rallying against Democratic candidate John Kerry. Brooks & Dunn were big supporters of Bush, even playing W’s inauguration party back in 2001. So how does Kix Brooks feel about Obama’s use of the track? He wasn’t angry at Obama for using the song, a la Jackson Browne with John McCain. Instead Brooks said, “Seems ironic that the same song Bush used at the Republican Convention last election would be used by Obama and the Democrats now. Very flattering to know our song crossed parties and potentially inspires all Americans.”
Palin's church is helping to stage a "pray away the gay" conversion conference:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080906/ap_on_el_pr/palin_gays
This to me is far more worrisome than the miscontextualized comments of Rev. Wright.
If it isn't a word, it should be, and I'm specifically using it to mean "consciously placed in an incorrect context to make a point."Palin's church is helping to stage a "pray away the gay" conversion conference:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080906/ap_on_el_pr/palin_gays
This to me is far more worrisome than the miscontextualized comments of Rev. Wright.
is "miscontextualized" actually a word, or is it like misunderestimate?
Palin's church is helping to stage a "pray away the gay" conversion conference:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080906/ap_on_el_pr/palin_gays
This to me is far more worrisome than the miscontextualized comments of Rev. Wright.
Palin's church is helping to stage a "pray away the gay" conversion conference:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080906/ap_on_el_pr/palin_gays
This to me is far more worrisome than the miscontextualized comments of Rev. Wright.
I agree, of course, but the problem is... every time one of these things comes out it fires up the Fundies even more. Which is why McCain/Rove picked her in the first place. I'm feeling very depressed at the moment.
Palin's church is helping to stage a "pray away the gay" conversion conference:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080906/ap_on_el_pr/palin_gays
This to me is far more worrisome than the miscontextualized comments of Rev. Wright.
is "miscontextualized" actually a word, or is it like misunderestimate?
If it isn't a word, it should be, and I'm specifically using it to mean "consciously placed in an incorrect context to make a point."
Well, this was inevitable: the OTHER Palin for president!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf1y9s73Nos
Well, this was inevitable: the OTHER Palin for president!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf1y9s73Nos
..because apparently anyone can run the free world these days...so why not?
This WSJ piece was remarkable, Mike. Thanks for posting.
This WSJ piece was remarkable, Mike. Thanks for posting.
No kidding! I got to send that out to my farm-based relatives in the midwest.
Palin tries to defend qualifications in interview (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080912/ap_on_el_pr/palin_interview)
Among other things, she says she's qualified on foreign policy because Alaska is next to Russia. "They're our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska."
Palin tries to defend qualifications in interview (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080912/ap_on_el_pr/palin_interview)
Among other things, she says she's qualified on foreign policy because Alaska is next to Russia. "They're our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska."
Gina Gershon *IS* Sarah Palin!
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/61410aa4ff
McCain's roommates (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/ebf425277b) is a little more subtle, but also a classic. Be sure to check out Pt 2 as well.
NAILED IT!!!!
Yes, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler opened SNL tonite as Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. I'm sure it's on YouTube if you missed it. Just wonderful.
"I can see Russia from my house!"
NAILED IT!!!!
Yes, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler opened SNL tonite as Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. I'm sure it's on YouTube if you missed it. Just wonderful.
"I can see Russia from my house!"
Peter asked Tim TV Goodman about that this morning & played the clip.
SNL going into it's 34th(!) season.
Peter also mentioned during his news bit that Obama had broken all previous fund-raising records by gathering $62 Million from 500,000 new (!) donors in August.
If Sarah Palin were *your* mother... what would your name be?mine's "Stick" -- middle name "Freedom"
http://personal-space.com/script/script.php
(Mine would be "Block")
If Sarah Palin were *your* mother... what would your name be?mine's "Stick" -- middle name "Freedom"
http://personal-space.com/script/script.php
(Mine would be "Block")
(chest bump!)
today's Gallup tracking poll has Obama back ahead, albeit by a nose (47-45), and his electoral vote lead is back up.
According to what I heard yesterday, Palin's bubble may have burst; her negatives went up and her positives went down -- a net loss of 10 points in 3 days.
Seattle music crit Michaelangelo Matos explains the link between Katy Perry and Sarah Palin:
http://thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=675052&c=ms&ms
So genius I feel sick to my stomach.
Palin's Calif visit cancelled:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=14&entry_id=30444&tsp=1 (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=14&entry_id=30444&tsp=1)
How many Bush administration officials does it take to screw in a light bulb?
None. There is nothing wrong with the light bulb; its conditions are improving every day. Any report of its lack of incandescence is a delusional spin by the liberal media. That light bulb has served honorably, and anything you say about its going out undermines the lighting effect. Why do you hate freedom?
This isn't real, but wouldn't it be great if it were...
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=677548&c=ms&ms
This isn't real, but wouldn't it be great if it were...
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=677548&c=ms&ms
Even George f---ing Will is dumping on McCain:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/22/AR2008092202583.html
Even George f---ing Will is dumping on McCain:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/22/AR2008092202583.html
I've been reading George F. Will for over 20 yrs (as a regular Newsweek subscriber, that is, not as a fiscally conservative old-school Republican), and that is just a singularly amazing piece from him. He is now only one tiny nudge away from endorsing Obama.
Has Hell, in fact, frozen over?
Geoff, that was genius.it wasn't me. I was really taken aback at first by the fact that a friend would send me the classic email scam letter. I had to re-read the sender before I even allowed my eyes to read the all-caps message!
He's not the only one. McCain bailed on Letterman, and I guess Dave's pissed.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/25/politics/p063309D05.DTL&tsp=1
Urth wrote in the KFOG 1991 thread:QuoteHe's not the only one. McCain bailed on Letterman, and I guess Dave's pissed.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/25/politics/p063309D05.DTL&tsp=1
That clip is worth watching on YouTube just to hear Dave shout to John, "You need a ride to the airport?" It's the first time Letterman has been important in far too long.
I'll be resentful if McCain succeeds in moving the debate back to the day of the VP debate and cancelling the VP debate altogether. There are early voters casting their ballots now who cannot possibly know anything of substance about Palin! Granted, after her disastrous performance with Katie Couric (of all freaking people), I can understand why the GOP wouldn't want to put that naked empress on a stage, but this is damaging to America.
Y'all remember when Jon Stewart went off on Tucker Carlson, letting him know that his brand of newsiness was hurting America? I want to play that loop on repeat to the message-meisters of the GOP for the next 40 days. (I'd say all Republicans, but I'm trying to believe there are still some Republicans who vote with the party because they believe in its theoretical small-government stance rather than because they're afraid of poor people, gay people, black people, and brown people impinging on their lilly-white Biblevania.)
There's a demonstration planned for 10am today outside the Oregonian's offices, and huge outcry for people to cancel their subscriptions in protest. I am considering joining them, at least for a time. The thought of not getting the local paper during an election season is killing me.
Sarah Palin's Beauty Pageant Swimsuit Competition (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/26/sarah-palins-beauty-pagea_n_129667.html)
Seems like Palin screwed the pooch in part II of her Katie Couric interview
Seems like Palin screwed the pooch in part II of her Katie Couric interview
"screwed the pooch"? what's that?
Despite insisting several times during the first presidential debate that he had never won the U.S. Senate Miss Congeniality award due to his maverick, no-holds-barred legislating style, John McCain was recently revealed to have twice secured the much-coveted congressional superlative during his four terms in office. "This just proves that Sen. McCain is not only willing to lie to the American people, but that he is also perky, helpful, and exceedingly amiable around the Senate," said MSNBC political analyst Keith Olbermann of the documents that have recently come to light, including copies of both award certificates as well as photos of McCain handing out freshly baked cupcakes to the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations. "American voters feel duped. This allegation runs completely counter to the gruff and unpredictable rebel persona that McCain has carefully cultivated." According to a statement released by the McCain campaign, the senator deeply regrets misleading the American public in regard to his bubbly personality, but remains proud of his seven consecutive U.S. Senate "Best In Swimsuit" wins.
It was Ronald Reagan who said that freedom is always just one generation away from extinction. We don't pass it to our children in the bloodstream; we have to fight for it and protect it, and then hand it to them so that they shall do the same, or we're going to find ourselves spending our sunset years telling our children and our children's children about a time in America, back in the day, when men and women were free.
I'm waiting with bated breath for the release of the new album by "Ahmadinejad, Kim Jong-Il and the Castro Brothers"! Out on DefJam Records in November!
Great song I heard on KPIG this morning, not new, apparently, but NTM: Tom Russell's "Who's Gonna Build Your Wall?" Sample lyric:yes, I've heard it too. KPIG has become so important to me. One of the DJ's was emceeing the Rooster Stage yesterday, and I heard Desert Rose Band thank KPIG as well.
We've got fundamentalist muslims
We've got fundamentalist jews
We've got fundamentalist Christians
That'll blow the whole thing up for you
But as I travel around this big ol' world
There's one thing that I most fear
It's a white man in a golf shirt
With a cell phone in his ear
Too early to rest easy, but things may be looking up, in one way: CNN poll says Obama's lead has doubled, from 4 to 8 points.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/06/poll.of.polls/index.html
Oh and if you vote absentee ballot, you'll be getting it pretty soon. Some cities you could vote right now.
Oh and if you vote absentee ballot, you'll be getting it pretty soon. Some cities you could vote right now.
Oregon is the only state with all-mail voting.
In Boulder, Colo., the radio onslaught proved forceful enough that Bret Saunders, who hosts the morning show at the adult rock station KBCO, spent some time on the air last week addressing a novel theme: some listeners’ irritation at a barrage of radio ads, some harshly negative, from Barack Obama.
“There was a perception with some listeners that they’re hearing a lot of Obama ads on KBCO because KBCO is in the tank for Obama,” he said after the show. “I told them that we have a legal obligation to sell political advertising to whoever wants to buy it.”
That morning, Obama’s campaign was attacking John McCain for spending taxpayer money in Iraq. But the radio assault began during the Republican National Convention, when McCain’s poll numbers among women shot up with the choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Obama launched a hard-edged attack on McCain’s position on abortion.
“John McCain’s out of touch with women today,” says the ad’s narrator, a nurse. “McCain wants to take away our right to choose. That’s what women need to understand. That’s how high the stakes are.” McCain’s camp and the Republican National Committee replied in kind with an ad on a related theme. McCain supports “stem cell research to help free families from the fear and devastation of illness,” says the ad’s female narrator.
Obama again responded.
“Stem cell research could unlock cures for diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s, too. But John McCain has stood in the way. ... He’s opposed stem cell research,” says the narrator of the ad, which was widely criticized as misleading, as McCain has not backed away from his recent support for the practice, though he opposed it a decade earlier.
McCain “picked a running mate who’s against it. ... And he’s running on a platform even more extreme than George Bush’s on this vital research,” Obama’s ad continues
Is John McCain against... breasts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piFI_194GXU
I have to share with you that I fear for Obama. McCain and Palin are shamelessly whipping their audiences into a froth with hatred, and the Secret Service had better be vigilant. I can't take another martyr right now.
I have to share with you that I fear for Obama. McCain and Palin are shamelessly whipping their audiences into a froth with hatred, and the Secret Service had better be vigilant. I can't take another martyr right now.
I have to share with you that I fear for Obama. McCain and Palin are shamelessly whipping their audiences into a froth with hatred, and the Secret Service had better be vigilant. I can't take another martyr right now.
I think we're all thinking the same thing. These people at their rallies who really hate him/think he's a Muslim/think he's a "terrorist" -- I mean, seriously, WTF?
Did you catch "Hall & Oates" on SNL comment on Obama-McCain?:
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/update-thursday-part-3/742101/ (http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/update-thursday-part-3/742101/)
and it gets worse, seemingly, by the hour: The McCain camp defends the yahoos who scream "Traitor!" and "Kill him!" etc:
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/10/1529529.aspx
and it gets worse, seemingly, by the hour: The McCain camp defends the yahoos who scream "Traitor!" and "Kill him!" etc:
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/10/1529529.aspx
Did you read the comments? Every single one was against McCain & his spokesperson Nicole Wallace. And all were 'apparently' coming form places like Missouri & Texas. Either a great job by Obama's footsoldiers using the internet, or a clear signal that the GOP is losing the heartland.
Possibly the best call-em-as-I-see-em political blog I've read this entire election season. This 83-year-old woman from Texas has the stones to come out and call Palin a bitch straight out, while telling McCain he should sit down and shut up. Her post titled "Maverick my ass" alone is priceless.
http://margaretandhelen.wordpress.com/
(Obviously word has gotten around on this--she's getting huge hits, and comments number in the hundreds.)
Is this really happening? Are we really questioning Obama's character?Possibly the best call-em-as-I-see-em political blog I've read this entire election season. This 83-year-old woman from Texas has the stones to come out and call Palin a bitch straight out, while telling McCain he should sit down and shut up. Her post titled "Maverick my ass" alone is priceless.I must confess I spent way too much time reading that...but I don't believe *this* Helen Philpot is who she claims to be. I think it's just a scam. No proof, it's just a feeling.
http://margaretandhelen.wordpress.com/
(Obviously word has gotten around on this--she's getting huge hits, and comments number in the hundreds.)
I did find this in the process, though:
http://www.margaretcho.com/blog/2008/09/18/i-want-to-steam-up-those-glasses.html
Is this really happening? Are we really questioning Obama's character?Possibly the best call-em-as-I-see-em political blog I've read this entire election season. This 83-year-old woman from Texas has the stones to come out and call Palin a bitch straight out, while telling McCain he should sit down and shut up. Her post titled "Maverick my ass" alone is priceless.I must confess I spent way too much time reading that...but I don't believe *this* Helen Philpot is who she claims to be. I think it's just a scam. No proof, it's just a feeling.
http://margaretandhelen.wordpress.com/
(Obviously word has gotten around on this--she's getting huge hits, and comments number in the hundreds.)
I did find this in the process, though:
http://www.margaretcho.com/blog/2008/09/18/i-want-to-steam-up-those-glasses.html
(http://www.margaretcho.com/blog/wp-content/images/palin.jpg)
I have been fighting the visceral urge to remove McCain/Palin signs from their staked positions. I have seen too many of them in my beloved city. I'm scared.
Mostly staked in front yards and some in/on cars.I have been fighting the visceral urge to remove McCain/Palin signs from their staked positions. I have seen too many of them in my beloved city. I'm scared.
where are you seeing them?
Christopher Buckley (son of William F) endorses Obama:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2008-10-10/the-conservative-case-for-obama/
Mostly staked in front yards and some in/on cars.I have been fighting the visceral urge to remove McCain/Palin signs from their staked positions. I have seen too many of them in my beloved city. I'm scared.
where are you seeing them?
Is this really happening? Are we really questioning Obama's character?Possibly the best call-em-as-I-see-em political blog I've read this entire election season. This 83-year-old woman from Texas has the stones to come out and call Palin a bitch straight out, while telling McCain he should sit down and shut up. Her post titled "Maverick my ass" alone is priceless.I must confess I spent way too much time reading that...but I don't believe *this* Helen Philpot is who she claims to be. I think it's just a scam. No proof, it's just a feeling.
http://margaretandhelen.wordpress.com/
(Obviously word has gotten around on this--she's getting huge hits, and comments number in the hundreds.)
I did find this in the process, though:
http://www.margaretcho.com/blog/2008/09/18/i-want-to-steam-up-those-glasses.html
(http://www.margaretcho.com/blog/wp-content/images/palin.jpg)
I'm curious how old that picture is. 10 years? Less? Any guesses?
Mostly staked in front yards and some in/on cars.I have been fighting the visceral urge to remove McCain/Palin signs from their staked positions. I have seen too many of them in my beloved city. I'm scared.
where are you seeing them?
TANC, this was on SFGate today -- find out who in your ZIP code is supporting whom:
http://www.sfgate.com/webdb/contributions/
This just in: McCain's pal Joe the Plumber? He's not a licensed plumber and he doesn't make $250K:
http://tinyurl.com/4245v7
Not only that, he's not registered to vote:
http://tinyurl.com/4hoe4m
This just in: McCain's pal Joe the Plumber? He's not a licensed plumber and he doesn't make $250K:
http://tinyurl.com/4245v7
Not only that, he's not registered to vote:
http://tinyurl.com/4hoe4m
there's also a report that the plumber, Joe Wurzelbacher, is related to Robert Wurzelbacher of Keating Five fame. Stay tuned.
I read a NY Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/us/politics/17joe.html?) on the guy, and he seems like a real throwback. The very last statement in the article struck me as racist, but it wasn't identified as such.Well, turns out he's no relation... but what were the odds that he'd have the same name as someone from a scandal involving McCain? And didn't anyone in his campaign think maybe Joe "the Plumber" Wurzelbacher might not be the best choice for someone to mention 21 times in the debate?This just in: McCain's pal Joe the Plumber? He's not a licensed plumber and he doesn't make $250K:there's also a report that the plumber, Joe Wurzelbacher, is related to Robert Wurzelbacher of Keating Five fame. Stay tuned.
http://tinyurl.com/4245v7
Not only that, he's not registered to vote:
http://tinyurl.com/4hoe4m
In his interview with Ms. Couric, Mr. Wurzelbacher, who voted Republican in Ohio’s March primary, said that his encounter with Mr. Obama had been prompted by his desire “to ask one of these guys a question, and really corner them and get them to answer a question for once instead of tap dancing around it. And unfortunately I asked the question, but I still got a tap dance.”
He added, “He was almost as good as Sammy Davis Jr.”
I read a NY Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/us/politics/17joe.html?) on the guy, and he seems like a real throwback. The very last statement in the article struck me as racist, but it wasn't identified as such.Well, turns out he's no relation... but what were the odds that he'd have the same name as someone from a scandal involving McCain? And didn't anyone in his campaign think maybe Joe "the Plumber" Wurzelbacher might not be the best choice for someone to mention 21 times in the debate?This just in: McCain's pal Joe the Plumber? He's not a licensed plumber and he doesn't make $250K:there's also a report that the plumber, Joe Wurzelbacher, is related to Robert Wurzelbacher of Keating Five fame. Stay tuned.
http://tinyurl.com/4245v7
Not only that, he's not registered to vote:
http://tinyurl.com/4hoe4mQuoteIn his interview with Ms. Couric, Mr. Wurzelbacher, who voted Republican in Ohio’s March primary, said that his encounter with Mr. Obama had been prompted by his desire “to ask one of these guys a question, and really corner them and get them to answer a question for once instead of tap dancing around it. And unfortunately I asked the question, but I still got a tap dance.”
He added, “He was almost as good as Sammy Davis Jr.”
The very last statement in the article struck me as racist, but it wasn't identified as such.
QuoteThe very last statement in the article struck me as racist, but it wasn't identified as such.
The quote definitely walks the fine line, and any candidate that would have been lambasted for saying it. He could have chosen Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, but from the look of the guy, I'd say he's more a rat-packer than a fan of old musical comedies. But I am glad the Times chose not to editorialize in the article -- report the quote, let the reader decide.
For some reason, whenever I think of Joe the Plumber, I'm reminded of Blazing Saddles: "Mongo only pawn in game of life."
QuoteThe very last statement in the article struck me as racist, but it wasn't identified as such.
The quote definitely walks the fine line, and any candidate that would have been lambasted for saying it. He could have chosen Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, but from the look of the guy, I'd say he's more a rat-packer than a fan of old musical comedies. But I am glad the Times chose not to editorialize in the article -- report the quote, let the reader decide.
For some reason, whenever I think of Joe the Plumber, I'm reminded of Blazing Saddles: "Mongo only pawn in game of life."
That's a great analogy!
If you use this: http://news.yahoo.com/election/2008/dashboard
Obama wins big. Even if you were to say the GOP "steals" Ohio, Florida and North Carolina, Obama wins. The ones with gray means there is no data. Some states would go blue: Hawaii, DC, Maryland and Vermont. The gray that goes red are Idaho and South Dakota.
Colin Powell endorsed Obama today -- I don't have a link, but seek out the clip from "Meet the Press". It's quite an eloquent endorsement and a sound thumping of the Repugs and the campaign they're running.
the MSNBC link has a good quality, and supports full-screen views:
Colin Powell endorsed Obama today -- I don't have a link, but seek out the clip from "Meet the Press". It's quite an eloquent endorsement and a sound thumping of the Repugs and the campaign they're running.
Here's an article on the endorsement (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081020/ap_on_el_pr/powell), & you can get to several video clips from here.
Oh, and Palin was actually pretty good on SNL. Or at the very least, she was a good sport.The opening skit of 10/18 SNL, with Tiny Fey, Lorne Michaels, Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin and the real Sarah Palin:
A parody of an otherwise mediocre song, and the performance is kinda meh, but the reworked lyrics are pretty brilliant. Worth the watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DIc8jdra0o
I like Biden -- I really do -- but he should stop giving soundbite material to the McCain campaign:
"And here's the point I want to make. Mark my words. Mark my words. It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy. The world is looking. We're about to elect a brilliant 47-year old senator president of the United States of America. Remember I said it standing here if you don't remember anything else I said. Watch, we're gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy. And he's gonna have to make some really tough - I don't know what the decision's gonna be, but I promise you it will occur. .."
- Chicago Sun Times blog (http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2008/10/joe_biden_seattle_fund_raiser.html) (pretty full transcript)
- CBS News (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/21/politics/main4535478.shtml)
- Fox News (http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/20/biden-obama-tested-world-months-administration/)
- Carla Marinucci SFChron blog (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=14&entry_id=31736)
ETA: Any president will be "tested," and who's to say McCain wouldn't go for the button first and ask questions later, but this kind of quip could sway a lot of undecided voters who think no deeper than sound bite level.
Upon arriving at the Hamilton County Board of Elections in Cincinnati to vote early today I happened upon some friends of my mother's — three small, elderly Jewish women. They were quite upset as they were being refused admitance to the polling location due to their Obama T-Shirts, hats and buttons. Apparently you cannot wear Obama/McCain gear into polling locations here in Ohio.... They were practically on the verge of tears.
After a minute or two of this a huge man (6'5", 300 lbs easy) wearing a Dale Earnhardt jacket and Bengals baseball cap left the voting line, came up to us and introduced himself as Mike. He told us he had overheard our conversation and asked if the ladies would like to borrow his jacket to put over their t-shirts so they could go in and vote. The ladies quickly agreed. As long as I live I will never forget the image of these 80-plus-year-old Jewish ladies walking into the polling location wearing a huge Dale Earnhardt racing jacket that came over their hands and down to their knees!
Mike patiently waited for each woman to cast their vote, accepted their many thanks and then got back in line (I saved him a place while he was helping out the ladies). When Mike got back in line I asked him if he was an Obama supporter. He said that he was not, but that he couldn't stand to see those ladies so upset. I thanked him for being a gentleman in a time of bitter partisanship and wished him well.
After I voted I walked out to the street to find my mother's friends surrouding our new friend Mike — they were laughing and having a great time. I joined them and soon learned that Mike had changed his mind in the polling booth and ended up voting for Obama. When I asked him why he changed his mind at the last minute, he explained that while he was waiting for his jacket he got into a conversation with one of the ladies who had explained how the Jewish community, and she, had worked side by side with the black community during the civil rights movements of the '60s, and that this vote was the culmination of those personal and community efforts so many years ago. That this election for her was more than just a vote ... but a chance at history.
Mike looked at me and said, "Obama's going to win, and I didn't want to tell my grandchildren some day that I had an opportunity to vote for the first black president, but I missed my chance at history and voted for the other guy."
Remember that McCain supporter the other day who said she was attacked by "a black man" who tried to carve a "B" into her cheek? (B for "Barack"? Why not an "O"?) Anyway, police are beginning to have doubts...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/23/national/a141614D31.DTL&tsp=1
Remember that McCain supporter the other day who said she was attacked by "a black man" who tried to carve a "B" into her cheek? (B for "Barack"? Why not an "O"?) Anyway, police are beginning to have doubts...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/23/national/a141614D31.DTL&tsp=1
Pittsburgh Police now say she made it up. (http://kdka.com/local/attack.McCain.Bloomfield.2.847628.html)
Reminiscent of Morton Downey Jr.'s claim that he was attacked in an airport bathroom by someone who carved a swastika onto his face. In his case, the swastika was backwards, and in the toung woman's case, the letter "B" was backwards, too.
Remember that McCain supporter the other day who said she was attacked by "a black man" who tried to carve a "B" into her cheek? (B for "Barack"? Why not an "O"?) Anyway, police are beginning to have doubts...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/23/national/a141614D31.DTL&tsp=1
Pittsburgh Police now say she made it up. (http://kdka.com/local/attack.McCain.Bloomfield.2.847628.html)
Reminiscent of Morton Downey Jr.'s claim that he was attacked in an airport bathroom by someone who carved a swastika onto his face. In his case, the swastika was backwards, and in the toung woman's case, the letter "B" was backwards, too.
She'll be one of Olbermann's "Worst Persons" tonite, fo sho'!
Remember that McCain supporter the other day who said she was attacked by "a black man" who tried to carve a "B" into her cheek? (B for "Barack"? Why not an "O"?) Anyway, police are beginning to have doubts...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/23/national/a141614D31.DTL&tsp=1
Pittsburgh Police now say she made it up. (http://kdka.com/local/attack.McCain.Bloomfield.2.847628.html)
Reminiscent of Morton Downey Jr.'s claim that he was attacked in an airport bathroom by someone who carved a swastika onto his face. In his case, the swastika was
backwards, and in the toung woman's case, the letter "B" was backwards, too.
She'll be one of Olbermann's "Worst Persons" tonite, fo sho'!
And she thought this would help McCain's cause how? ::)
Remember that McCain supporter the other day who said she was attacked by "a black man" who tried to carve a "B" into her cheek? (B for "Barack"? Why not an "O"?) Anyway, police are beginning to have doubts...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/23/national/a141614D31.DTL&tsp=1
Pittsburgh Police now say she made it up. (http://kdka.com/local/attack.McCain.Bloomfield.2.847628.html)
Reminiscent of Morton Downey Jr.'s claim that he was attacked in an airport bathroom by someone who carved a swastika onto his face. In his case, the swastika was backwards, and in the toung woman's case, the letter "B" was backwards, too.
Remember that McCain supporter the other day who said she was attacked by "a black man" who tried to carve a "B" into her cheek? (B for "Barack"? Why not an "O"?) Anyway, police are beginning to have doubts...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/23/national/a141614D31.DTL&tsp=1
Pittsburgh Police now say she made it up. (http://kdka.com/local/attack.McCain.Bloomfield.2.847628.html)
Reminiscent of Morton Downey Jr.'s claim that he was attacked in an airport bathroom by someone who carved a swastika onto his face. In his case, the swastika was backwards, and in the toung woman's case, the letter "B" was backwards, too.
Remember that McCain supporter the other day who said she was attacked by "a black man" who tried to carve a "B" into her cheek? (B for "Barack"? Why not an "O"?) Anyway, police are beginning to have doubts...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/23/national/a141614D31.DTL&tsp=1
Pittsburgh Police now say she made it up. (http://kdka.com/local/attack.McCain.Bloomfield.2.847628.html)
Reminiscent of Morton Downey Jr.'s claim that he was attacked in an airport bathroom by someone who carved a swastika onto his face. In his case, the swastika was backwards, and in the toung woman's case, the letter "B" was backwards, too.
which led me to find this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88REf0tjZHo
Dear Red States,
If you manage to steal this election too, we've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and we're taking the other Blue States with us. In case you aren't aware, that includes California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and all the Northeast. We believe this split will be beneficial to the nation, and especially to the people of the new country of New California. To sum up briefly:
You get Texas, Oklahoma and all the slave states; We get stem cell research and the best beaches.
We get the Statue of Liberty; You get Dollywood.
We get Intel and Microsoft; You get WorldCom.
We get Harvard; You get Ole' Miss.
We get 85% of America's venture capital and entrepreneurs; You get Alabama.
We get two-thirds of the tax revenue; You get to make the red states pay their fair share.
Since our aggregate divorce rate is 22% lower than the Christian Coalition's, we get a bunch of happy families; You get a bunch of single moms.
Please be aware that Nuevo California will be pro-choice and anti-war, and we're going to want all our citizens back from Iraq at once. If you need people to fight, ask your evangelicals. They have kids they're apparently willing to send to their deaths for no purpose, and they don't care if you don't show pictures of their children's caskets coming home. We do wish you success in Iraq , and hope that the WMDs turn up, but we're not willing to spend our resources in Bush's Quagmire.
With the Blue States in hand, we will have firm control of 80% of the country's fresh water, more than 90% of the pineapple and lettuce, 92% of the nation's fresh fruit, 95% of America's quality wines, 90% of all cheese, 90% of the high tech industry, 95% of the corn and soybeans (thanks Iowa!), most of the U.S. low-sulfur coal, all living redwoods, sequoias and condors, all the Ivy and Seven Sister schools plus Stanford, Cal Tech and MIT.
With the Red States, on the other hand, you will have to cope with 88% of all obese Americans (and their projected health care costs), 92% of all U.S. mosquitoes, nearly 100% of the tornadoes, 90% of the hurricanes, 99% of all Southern Baptists, virtually 100% of all televangelists, Rush Limbaugh, Bob Jones University, Clemson and the University of Georgia.
We get Hollywood and Yosemite, thank you.
Additionally, 38% of those in the Red states believe Jonah was actually swallowed by a whale, 62% believe life is sacred unless we're discussing the war, the death penalty or gun laws, 44% say that evolution is only a theory, 53% believe that Saddam was involved in 9/11 and 61% of you crazy bastards believe you are people with higher morals then we lefties.
Finally, we're taking the good pot, too. You can have that dirt weed they grow in Mexico
Love,
The Blue States
watching on MSNBC now, it's super high quality production values. Excellent pacing. Anyone else watching?
Peter Frampton's Obama signs stolen (Do you feel like we do?):
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/30/entertainment/e062454D72.DTL&tsp=1 (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/30/entertainment/e062454D72.DTL&tsp=1)
Yes, he's been there for years. I recall him saying its centrally located to travel around USA and I believe his wife is from there. Has a huge home recording studio.Peter Frampton's Obama signs stolen (Do you feel like we do?):Peter Frampton lives in the "predominantly Republican Cincinatti suburb of Indian Hill"? WTF?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/30/entertainment/e062454D72.DTL&tsp=1 (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/30/entertainment/e062454D72.DTL&tsp=1)
Yes, he's been there for years. I recall him saying its centrally located to travel around USA and I believe his wife is from there. Has a huge home recording studio.Peter Frampton's Obama signs stolen (Do you feel like we do?):Peter Frampton lives in the "predominantly Republican Cincinatti suburb of Indian Hill"? WTF?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/30/entertainment/e062454D72.DTL&tsp=1 (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/30/entertainment/e062454D72.DTL&tsp=1)
"For as long as I can remember, just as we move into the final weeks of the Presidential campaign the focus shifts to the undecided voters," it begins. "Who are they?" the news anchors ask. 'And how might they determine the outcome of this election?'
"Then you'll see this man or woman -- someone, I always think, who looks very happy to be on TV. 'Well, Charlie,' they say, 'I've gone back and forth on the issues and whatnot, but I just can't seem to make up my mind!' Some insist that there's very little difference between candidate A and candidate B. Others claim that they're with A on defense and health care but are leaning toward B when it comes to the economy.
"I look at these people and can't quite believe that they exist. Are they professional actors? I wonder. Or are they simply laymen who want a lot of attention?
"To put them in perspective, I think of being on an airplane. The flight attendant comes down the aisle with her food cart and, eventually, parks it beside my seat. 'Can I interest you in the chicken?' she asks. 'Or would you prefer the platter of shit with bits of broken glass in it?"
"To be undecided in this election is to pause for a moment and then ask how the chicken is cooked."
Say what you want about Fox News (I was checking their website to compare to a few others regarding the projected electoral votes), but on their website they have a very good election tracker where you will be able to get breakdowns by county.
http://elections.foxnews.com/states_map/index.html
Say what you want about Fox News (I was checking their website to compare to a few others regarding the projected electoral votes), but on their website they have a very good election tracker where you will be able to get breakdowns by county.Thanks SFGuy, good intell work, get all perspectives.
http://elections.foxnews.com/states_map/index.html
I'm re-posting this here because I'm utterly dumbfounded by it...
And in the spirit of Halloween -- Ralph Nader has completely lost his mind:
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/31/1621521.aspx
I mean, seriously -- WTF?? Nader and Gonzalez expect this to get them votes from WHOM, exactly? What a couple of putzes.
I'm re-posting this here because I'm utterly dumbfounded by it...
And in the spirit of Halloween -- Ralph Nader has completely lost his mind:
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/31/1621521.aspx
I mean, seriously -- WTF?? Nader and Gonzalez expect this to get them votes from WHOM, exactly? What a couple of putzes.
First off, I am voting for Obama b/c I want the Dems to get the WH back. That's my first priority. But that video and the Nader campaign in general do not bug me at all. (I think the video is kinda cool, actually, and the Nader campaign apparently has a lot of videos they've produced, not just this one: I just checked their site.) And I do not blame him for costing Gore the 2000 election (yes, you can prob point to specific voting results and say if these Nader votes had gone to Gore then W would not have been elected), but the idea of a viable third party (or fourth or fifth) is one we need. Gore didn't even win his "home state" of Tennessee in 2000: he ran a crappy campaign and didn't fight the Florida recount stuff that happened -- and the GOP took it away. Not Nader's fault.
Is Nader an insufferable egomaniac? most likely (Actually, I've heard he's quite an a**h***). And what's up with his choosing Gonzalez to run as VP? WTF is that about? I saw Gonzalez as a Chauncey Gardener type of candidate when he ran for mayor: his actual ideas and legislation were rather light compared to the gravitas attached to him by so many SF voters. "He's young and hip and liberal compared to that fascist Newsom." turns out Newsom is pretty liberal as well. Was that a surprise?
So anyway, a viable third party candidate (or fourth or fifth party candidate, etc) would be a great thing. They should be invited to the debates, and I'd like to see other folks besides the GOP and Dems in the Legislative branch. Of course, Obama better win the WH... or more to the point, the GOP better lose.
We can argue and debate our positions passionately, but all of us have to summon the strength and grace -- and the humor -- to bridge our differences and unite us in common effort. John McCain was funny yesterday on Saturday Night Live, but that’s part of what our politics should be about, being able to laugh at each other, but also laugh at ourselves, being able to understand that all of us black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American; Democrat ad Republican, young old, rich and poor, gay, straight, disabled, non disabled – all of us are in this together.
Hey Mark -- I noticed this weekend that the ultra-lefty SF Bay Guardian says NO on Prop 11 -- but Schwarzennegger says vote YES. Does that make you a Republican? ;)
In other election news, time for a Mormon Athlete Update: former Giant Jeff Kent (a California Mormon who fancies himself a Texas redneck) made a big donation to "YES on 8", but Steve Young and his wife contributed to "NO on 8".
Hey Mark -- I noticed this weekend that the ultra-lefty SF Bay Guardian says NO on Prop 11 -- but Schwarzennegger says vote YES. Does that make you a Republican? ;)
In other election news, time for a Mormon Athlete Update: former Giant Jeff Kent (a California Mormon who fancies himself a Texas redneck) made a big donation to "YES on 8", but Steve Young and his wife contributed to "NO on 8".
Nothing could make me a Republican, but thanks for asking. ::)
Out of curiosity, do you have a link to their editorial on the subject?
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Any predictions??
I have Obama getting 338 Electoral votes to McCain's 200 but I have Florida going Obama, which probably will be wrong.
In 16 of the 17 presidential elections since the Redskins moved to Washington in 1937, the incumbent party has kept the White House if the team won its last home game before the election while the out-of-power party has taken over if the Redskins lost. (The only exception came four years ago, when the Redskins lost to the Green Bay Packers but President Bush won reelection.)
So how did the Redskins do in its Monday Night Football appearance at FedEx Field here in Landover on Election Eve this year? Crushed, ignominiously, 23-6.
I'm proud of my city. Lot's of people are out and about standing on busy streets and near polling places, waving No on 8 signs.last night I got this creepy robo call from the Yes on 8 crew, using audio of Obama discussing his personal views on marriage as an endorsement of 8.
I'm proud of my city. Lot's of people are out and about standing on busy streets and near polling places, waving No on 8 signs.last night I got this creepy robo call from the Yes on 8 crew, using audio of Obama discussing his personal views on marriage as an endorsement of 8.
I'm proud of my city. Lot's of people are out and about standing on busy streets and near polling places, waving No on 8 signs.last night I got this creepy robo call from the Yes on 8 crew, using audio of Obama discussing his personal views on marriage as an endorsement of 8.
Those slimy weasels. This is the one issue I wish I was still in CA to vote against.
Aside from the presidential election, which I have high hopes for at this point, it would be really great if the Dems could capture a few more seats in the senate (is 60 too many to hope for?)
Heard one scary scenario regarding Ted Stevens in Alaska, however. If he's somehow still able to pull off a win after his conviction on seven felony charges, he resigns after he takes office. As governor, Palin gets to appoint his successor, so she appoints herself.
And that, my friends, scares the crap out of me.
Right -- KGO-TV at 11 last night mentioned in the teaser that "it might be in violation of some federal voting laws", but then didn't follow-up, simply saying Starbucks and Krispy Kreme were giving away free coffee and donuts to anyone who voted.Yes, I believe the law is no gifts in exchange for a specific vote (person or measure), but promoting the general idea of voting is probably okay, but just as in any other contest: "no purchase necessary."
But another story I heard or read said you didn't even have to vote, just go up and ask.
I believe the fine print in the Starbucks commercial said "Just walk up and say 'I voted' and receive a free brewed coffee." So I guess they saying they don't care if you lie.
very first results of the day:
with 3% of Indiana precincts reporting it's Obama 50-48.
with 9% of Kentucky precincts rporting it's McCain 51-48.
Polls closed 2 mins ago in VT, VA, SC, KY, IN & GA.
moving this over from the 10@10 thread this morning:Right -- KGO-TV at 11 last night mentioned in the teaser that "it might be in violation of some federal voting laws", but then didn't follow-up, simply saying Starbucks and Krispy Kreme were giving away free coffee and donuts to anyone who voted.Yes, I believe the law is no gifts in exchange for a specific vote (person or measure), but promoting the general idea of voting is probably okay, but just as in any other contest: "no purchase necessary."
But another story I heard or read said you didn't even have to vote, just go up and ask.
I believe the fine print in the Starbucks commercial said "Just walk up and say 'I voted' and receive a free brewed coffee." So I guess they saying they don't care if you lie.
Here's what the NY Times has to say about election freebies (http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/04/taking-election-freebies-without-guilt/). Be sure to read to the end.
It's amazing how different each network projects. Fox News had 2 Demo gains that MSNBC and CNN didn't have yet. As of 5:30, Fox had Hagan over Dole in NC and Shaheen beating Sanunu in NH. They also had PA going to Obama 15 minutes before CNN did. All 3 major cable news networks had different numbers for the electoral vote.
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If the coverage you're watching is getting a little dry (and you have cable), switch over to BBC-America--their take on things is a kick. For instance, they just interviewed noted political analyst Eddie Izzard!
Welcome, President Obama. We're putting our trust in you - please lead with wisdom.
Stewart and Colbert are doing their "Indecision 2008" thang on Comedy Central right now.they're just re-running the live hour they just did. It was kind of cool to see the announcement on Comedy Central.
Welcome, President Obama. We're putting our trust in you - please lead with wisdom.
Indeed and amen. He's up to 333 Electoral Votes at the moment -- NBC just gave him Florida.
Welcome, President Obama. We're putting our trust in you - please lead with wisdom.
Indeed and amen. He's up to 333 Electoral Votes at the moment -- NBC just gave him Florida.
Heh, the Fox interactive map has stopped working.
Watch Live Now:odd, this stream is ahead of the ABC feed
http://www.barackobama.com/live/
Any predictions??
I have Obama getting 338 Electoral votes to McCain's 200 but I have Florida going Obama, which probably will be wrong.
one of my students asked why on TV after the election they only showed black people. I didn't think so, especially the crowd in Chicago. Did you guys see that?
one of my students asked why on TV after the election they only showed black people. I didn't think so, especially the crowd in Chicago. Did you guys see that?
Was he watching FOX?
Seriously, the crowd in Chicago was amazingly diverse.
that's exactly the question I asked him!one of my students asked why on TV after the election they only showed black people. I didn't think so, especially the crowd in Chicago. Did you guys see that?
Was he watching FOX?
Seriously, the crowd in Chicago was amazingly diverse.
Watching the election coverage last night the phrase "Proud to be an American" ran thru my mind, which of course reminded me of this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJmB75jzzIE
(No actual video, but you get to hear the song anyway.)
Anyone else catch the music played when McCain took the stage for his concession speech and then when he left?
Taking the stage - "Days of Thunder"; Leaving it - "Crimson Tide"
The first, an anthem for red state NASCAR fans and the second, from a film about an old school maverick who is stripped of his command by a younger black guy.
And Obama just ended his speech with music from Remember the Titans - the story of a team of white and black coming together and putting all their differences aside to win a championship
Aside from the presidential election, which I have high hopes for at this point, it would be really great if the Dems could capture a few more seats in the senate (is 60 too many to hope for?)
Heard one scary scenario regarding Ted Stevens in Alaska, however. If he's somehow still able to pull off a win after his conviction on seven felony charges, he resigns after he takes office. As governor, Palin gets to appoint his successor, so she appoints herself.
And that, my friends, scares the crap out of me.
can she legally appoint herself? Maybe she'll appoint Todd.
Aside from the presidential election, which I have high hopes for at this point, it would be really great if the Dems could capture a few more seats in the senate (is 60 too many to hope for?)
Heard one scary scenario regarding Ted Stevens in Alaska, however. If he's somehow still able to pull off a win after his conviction on seven felony charges, he resigns after he takes office. As governor, Palin gets to appoint his successor, so she appoints herself.
And that, my friends, scares the crap out of me.
can she legally appoint herself? Maybe she'll appoint Todd.
Thought I'd update this: I've read from several diff sources that Alaska law says she doesn't appoint a successor, but has to order a special election.
"let's remember that he won overwhemingly ... there is NO affirmative action for the presidency"
"let's remember that he won overwhemingly ... there is NO affirmative action for the presidency"
Why the F would it even occur to them to say this?
Never mind, I know the answer. They want to reassure the inbreds in Arkansas.
Sorry to hear Michelle Bachmann retains her seat - makes it even more of a crime to punch her in the face.
Did any of you catch this during CNN's Election coverage??it was the weirdest thing. "Help me Obi-Wan!"
Check out the embedded videos:
CNN beams in guests with new hologram technology
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081106/ap_en_tv/tv_cnn_s_hologram (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081106/ap_en_tv/tv_cnn_s_hologram)
I know you folks would love Obama to govern from the left but I think he has to be a centrist or risk losing the gains the Democrats have in 2010 in areas that were previously Republican. He can't let Pelosi/Reid move him to the left. Remember there are a lot of moderates in the Democratic Party.
"let's remember that he won overwhemingly ... there is NO affirmative action for the presidency"
Why the F would it even occur to them to say this?
Never mind, I know the answer. They want to reassure the inbreds in Arkansas.
Sorry to hear Michelle Bachmann retains her seat - makes it even more of a crime to punch her in the face.
I was sort of half-listening at that point, but I think you hit it: they brought up race as a factor and were basically saying this guy is smart, he capable, it wasn't handed to him. All the anchors there were in agreement, natch, and that comment was said with some (attempted) humor. It wasn't funny, but it didn't come off as bitter or mean, either.
I know you folks would love Obama to govern from the left but I think he has to be a centrist or risk losing the gains the Democrats have in 2010 in areas that were previously Republican. He can't let Pelosi/Reid move him to the left. Remember there are a lot of moderates in the Democratic Party.
If they start pushing a far-leftist agenda down everyone's throat they're just going to engender more bad feelings and cause more problems down the road.
If they start pushing a far-leftist agenda down everyone's throat they're just going to engender more bad feelings and cause more problems down the road.
Other than the single issue of marriage equality (and y'all know where I personally stand on that), I can't even think of what 'a far-leftist agenda' even entails. Climate crisis: mainstream. Find a sensible, non-abrupt way out of Iraq: mainstream. Beef up Afghanistan & finally nail Bin Laden: mainstream. Extend health care: mainstream.
Re: Senate races, according to Peter Finch this morning the MN Senate race between Rep. incumbent Norm Coleman & Dem challenger Al Franken, Coleman led by 200 votes & it was going into recount.
If they start pushing a far-leftist agenda down everyone's throat they're just going to engender more bad feelings and cause more problems down the road.
Other than the single issue of marriage equality (and y'all know where I personally stand on that), I can't even think of what 'a far-leftist agenda' even entails. Climate crisis: mainstream. Find a sensible, non-abrupt way out of Iraq: mainstream. Beef up Afghanistan & finally nail Bin Laden: mainstream. Extend health care: mainstream.
If they start pushing a far-leftist agenda down everyone's throat they're just going to engender more bad feelings and cause more problems down the road.
Other than the single issue of marriage equality (and y'all know where I personally stand on that), I can't even think of what 'a far-leftist agenda' even entails. Climate crisis: mainstream. Find a sensible, non-abrupt way out of Iraq: mainstream. Beef up Afghanistan & finally nail Bin Laden: mainstream. Extend health care: mainstream.
Of course the far-RIGHT nutjobs consider *all* that stuff "far-left", and it will fall to the Fox Newsies and their ilk to try to make Every. Single. Dem. Proposal. into a "radical leftist outrage". ::)
But the GOP is in deep doo-doo. One of their strategists (I forget his name; he's the guy who had a dust-up with Rachel Maddow on her show 2 weeks ago) was on BBC America saying, basically that the Repubs have become the old/white/uneducated/rural party. That's their base, and that group is shrinking, not growing. It's the Palin crowd, and she's welcome to 'em!
If Palin has any sense whatsoever - and I think she actually does, or shrewdness anyway
Yippee! Looks like Jeff Merkley, the Oregon Democratic challenger for Gordon Smith's seat in the senate, has pulled out a narrow victory. So tally one more for the left side of the aisle.
It looks like Obama gets 1 electoral vote from Nebraska (!) as he appears to have won the 2nd Congressional Dist by doing very well in Omaha.
And I was astounded to learn how close he came to flipping Montana (!!) from red to blue.
Not to keep flogging what I hope will soon become a dead horse (politically anyway), but the McCain advisor who leaked Palin's lack of understanding about foreign affairs and world geography has outed himself:
http://www.eisenstadtgroup.com/2008/11/10/eisenstadt-the-source-for-sarah-palin-africa-leak-and-proud-of-it/
And still there are loads of people defending her ignorance (read thru the first few dozen comments if you have time). I tellya, there is no limit to the gullibility of a good portion of the American electorate.
Anyone heard anything from Minnesota?
Well, isn't this just a little embarassing. Turns out that this blog is a hoax. Eisenstadt doesn't exist, and this isn't the first time these guys have pulled a fast one using that name.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/11/12/entertainment/e203346S31.DTL&hw=Eisenstadt&sn=001&sc=1000
Ya just can't believe nobody no more.
One sunny day in 2009, an old man approached the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue, where he'd been sitting on a park bench. He spoke to the U.S. Marine standing guard and said, “I would like to go in and meet with President Bush.” The Marine looked at the man and said, 'Sir, Mr. Bush is no longer president and no longer resides here.' The old man said, 'Okay' and walked away.
The following day, the same man approached the White House and said to the same Marine, 'I would like to go in and meet with President Bush.' The Marine again told the man, 'Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Bush is no longer president and no longer resides here.' The man thanked him and, again, just walked away.
The third day, the same man approached the White House and spoke to the very same U. S. Marine, saying 'I would like to go in and meet with President Bush. 'The Marine, somewhat agitated at this point, looked at the man and said, 'Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Bush. I've told you already that Mr. Bush is no longer the president and no longer resides here. Don't you understand?'
The old man looked at the Marine and said, 'Oh, I understand. I just love hearing it.'
The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, “See you tomorrow.”
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there is a feature in this message board that allows for a file upload (I've set it to less than 128K) without having to upload to a server first. It shows first as a small image, but then you click on it, and it expands to full size. if you go back to the post here:in other words... WHAT "file thumbnail"? Where is it????click on file thumbnail to enlarge
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http://10at10club.com/forum/index.php?topic=4125.msg90113#msg90113
you should see a paper clip icon and a small image of a cartoon Mt. Rushmore.
it's under the "Additional Options" link under the posting window.
there is a feature in this message board that allows for a file upload (I've set it to less than 128K) without having to upload to a server first. It shows first as a small image, but then you click on it, and it expands to full size. if you go back to the post here:in other words... WHAT "file thumbnail"? Where is it????click on file thumbnail to enlarge
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http://10at10club.com/forum/index.php?topic=4125.msg90113#msg90113
you should see a paper clip icon and a small image of a cartoon Mt. Rushmore.
it's under the "Additional Options" link under the posting window.
Nope, sorry -- nowhere to be seen, at least on my home computer.
well, it seems to only work when I'm logged in. Pretty useless! I have been using this for a while, but nobody ever told me before that it doesn't work!there is a feature in this message board that allows for a file upload (I've set it to less than 128K) without having to upload to a server first. It shows first as a small image, but then you click on it, and it expands to full size. if you go back to the post here:in other words... WHAT "file thumbnail"? Where is it????click on file thumbnail to enlarge
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http://10at10club.com/forum/index.php?topic=4125.msg90113#msg90113
you should see a paper clip icon and a small image of a cartoon Mt. Rushmore.
it's under the "Additional Options" link under the posting window.
Nope, sorry -- nowhere to be seen, at least on my home computer.
Yeah, it didn't come up for me either, sorry.
here's the silly image I was trying to post:
elsewhere on that site it says it looks like Stevens is losing the Alaska senate race. He's down 2300 votes with about 8000 left to count, and Begich has been steadily increasing his lead daily during this last phase. I'll be glad to see him gone.
elsewhere on that site it says it looks like Stevens is losing the Alaska senate race. He's down 2300 votes with about 8000 left to count, and Begich has been steadily increasing his lead daily during this last phase. I'll be glad to see him gone.
Great news. Last week Begich was up only just over 800, so he's definitely stretching his lead.
elsewhere on that site it says it looks like Stevens is losing the Alaska senate race. He's down 2300 votes with about 8000 left to count, and Begich has been steadily increasing his lead daily during this last phase. I'll be glad to see him gone.
Great news. Last week Begich was up only just over 800, so he's definitely stretching his lead.
AP has called it for Begich; he's up by something like 3300 votes with only 2500 left to count.
elsewhere on that site it says it looks like Stevens is losing the Alaska senate race. He's down 2300 votes with about 8000 left to count, and Begich has been steadily increasing his lead daily during this last phase. I'll be glad to see him gone.
Great news. Last week Begich was up only just over 800, so he's definitely stretching his lead.
AP has called it for Begich; he's up by something like 3300 votes with only 2500 left to count.
Yay! Here's the story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/stevens (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/stevens)
Wow! Urth, you been drinking my bitter serum? That was impressive.
Check out this Newsweek series of articles & related videos (http://www.newsweek.com/id/167582). Every election Newsweek detaches (literally) a handful of reporters who go out onto the campaign with the candidates 24/7, but who aren't allowed to report anything until after the polls close. They get access & deep background that you can't find anywhere else.
(if nothing else, be sure to see the video clip at the top of the first page - pretty damning version of the Palin wardrobe dustup)
"Updated election results released Tuesday show that Salt Lake County voters favored Barack Obama over John McCain -- but just barely -- marking the first time in decades that a Democratic presidential hopeful won the state's most populous county. With the addition of more than 29,000 provisional and late-arriving absentee ballots, President-elect Obama scored a come-from-behind victory over McCain. The county's official election canvass didn't change the outcome in any other race."
"The final result gave Obama a 296-vote victory, which equates to less than one-tenth of 1 percent... The updated election results have no impact on who won the presidency or even on Utah's five Electoral College votes, which easily went to McCain. But Obama's Salt Lake County win sure meant a lot to the leaders of the Utah Democratic Party, who watched President Bush win the last two elections by a margin of more than 20 percentage points in the county. 'It is a huge step for us,' said party Chairman Wayne Holland."
Holy crap: Illinois governor arrested --among other things, he is accused of conspiring to sell Obama's now-vacant Senate seat to the highest bidder!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/12/09/national/a064842S88.DTL&tsp=1
Holy crap: Illinois governor arrested --among other things, he is accused of conspiring to sell Obama's now-vacant Senate seat to the highest bidder!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/12/09/national/a064842S88.DTL&tsp=1
I was in Chicago in Oct & heard locals there complaining that he was slimy, even though he was elected to be a clean alternative to the former governor Ryan, who is currently in prison on various corruption charges. Ryan was a Republican, to neither party gets to point many fingers at this point.
ah, the Palin family: the gift that keeps on giving!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/12/19/national/a092513S68.DTL&tsp=1
ah, the Palin family: the gift that keeps on giving!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/12/19/national/a092513S68.DTL&tsp=1
this coulda gone in the "Gossip" thread, I suppose, but it makes a nice coda to the campaign and the year: Bristol Palin had her baby. A boy named... Tripp (did you expect anything less?)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/12/29/national/a162929S06.DTL
No truth to the rumor that grandma on daddy's side sent a gift basket of OxyContin...
The latest from Minnesota! The recount is done (for now) and Al Franken leads by 225 votes! Of course, Coleman's camp promises to file suit, but at least Al's got him on the ropes.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/01/03/politics/p181326S50.DTL&tsp=1
Welcome to the Al Franken Decade!
The latest from Minnesota! The recount is done (for now) and Al Franken leads by 225 votes! Of course, Coleman's camp promises to file suit, but at least Al's got him on the ropes.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/01/03/politics/p181326S50.DTL&tsp=1
Welcome to the Al Franken Decade!
He's good enough, he's smart enough, and doggone it, people like him!