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I’m in a bit of writing doldrums. It’s not because I’ve run out of words or ideas. It fact, it’s sort of the opposite: I have so much I want to say, but with my self-filter on (something increasingly rare in the general populace, it seems) I end up saying nothing. I’m trying to find a way out of that. Continue reading
Does John McCain understand at all that by trying to taint Barack Obama by using references to Herbert Hoover he’s accomplishing absolutely nothing? I’m older than Obama (just), I love American History, and even I know almostbupkis about the Continue reading
Some presidential elections I have someone I want to vote for. More often, I’m voting against someone. If neither candidate in this race can do something that radically changes my opinion, I likely won’t make a presidential pick this cycle, and here’s why: Continue reading
Like most Americans, I’ve been faced with a tough choice of McCain/Palin and Obama/Biden. While the names are all nice and short, the fact of the matter is that both tickets give me pause. Who will I vote for? Continue reading
It’s just been reported that Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin has announced that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is five months pregnant. Commentary from the right have included: “Senator McCain’s view is this is a private family matter”1; “We’re excited about … Continue reading
The recent news that presumptive Republican nominee John McCain has called for the GOP to scale back the nominating convention circus to focus instead on the possible destruction that might come in the wake of Hurricane Gustav. He is reported … Continue reading
I loathe political attack ads. They don’t contribute to the constructive debate and are often such a conglomeration of out-of-context snippets (I simply can’t call them facts) that they could easily be called slander. Still, they do serve a very … Continue reading
I’m spurred to scream at the political insanity that has been popping up over the last year…and I’m not restricting it to just the United States. Poopy President Regardless of where this might end up, I can’t help but start … Continue reading
As we close in on February 5th’s “Super Tuesday”, when the presidential races will either tighten or be all but decided, I came across a headline that said in a poll the public had “Big Expectations For New President.” Me, … Continue reading
